Curious Kate

Roses are Red?

Week three - February 13, 2008

• See

  Heide Museum of Modern Art

  Exhibition: Power & Beauty, Indigenous Art
  Now Showing until 10 March 2008.
  Stroll around the gardens & Sculpture Park, explore the buildings including the 1960s modernist building designed by acclaimed architects McGlashan and Everist & enjoy a bite to eat in the cafe. A tranquil place to visit.

  7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
  Tue-Fri 10.00am-5.00pm
  Sat/Sun/Public Holidays 12.00noon-5.00pm
  Closed Good Friday

  Heide

  

• Food

  Hoo Haa has Food Yaa

  105 Chapel St, Prahran
  Hidden down the funkier end of Chapel St is Hoo Haa. Having thought it was only a bar for the last couple of years has kept me from enjoying the food that Hoo Haa has to offer. Delicious misti ($9 small plates), gourmet pastas & pizza and delectable main courses. Book a romantically dim lit alcove for you and your partner or a larger table for three or more & share with friends. When the clock strikes 10pm, continue to drink at the bar or on the terrace as the lighting softens and the beats get louder; perfect for these summer evenings.

  

• Watch

  The Life of David Gale

  Despite what many critics have said about this film, I enjoyed it and, with heavy weight talent like Kate Winslet, Kevin Spacey and Laura Linney and a suspense-filled storyline, I'm surprised it didn't make it to cinema. The film looks at the fictional life of one of the most outspoken opponents of the death penalty who is on death row himself. He requests three days of interviews before his execution. His life and motive for supposedly committing rape and murder are revealed. It has everything one could want in a film; twists, suspense, controversial issues and remarkable performances.
  Watch Trailer
  Buy DVD

  

• Go

  No. 8, Don't be Late

  Sony Tropfest 2008
  The world's largest short film festival.
  The signature item featured in the films this year is the number 8.
  A live band, dj and MCs provide entertainment before the 16 finalist's short films are beamed live via satellite from Sydney to Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
  17 February, gates open at 3pm.
  It's best to get there early for a great position.
  Free entry.

  

• Shop

  Attention Book Worms!

  Get lost in the wonderful Avenue Bookstore in Bridport Street, Albert Park. Independent Bookshop of 2007 Award winners, they have a great selection of current novels, non-fiction, art & interior design books. If you have kids, the bambinbi area is a winner too!

  

• Bambini

  Fairy Park

  If you're heading down the coast & happen to be passing through Geelong, take a half hour detour to the magical land of fairy tales. All the classic fairy tales are acted out by life-like dolls at the push of a button and there's a Camelot themed park to frolic in at the end of the journey. A fun family experience!

  Adults $14.00, Children $7.00
  Open every day of the year, except Christmas Day.
  Admission between 10 am to 4 pm.
  Gates close at 5pm sharp.

  

• Read

  Russh Magazine

  Fashion forward and trend aware, this magazine contains articles you actually want to read and showcases internationally inspired editorials. With featured regulars such as technology, icons, arts and travel, and of course, fashion, this is the perfect magazine for style and culture conscious women.

  Russh is released bi monthly. Jan/Feb issue is in newsagencies now for $8.50.

  

• Listen

  Stars

  This cool 5 piece indie group from Canada have upcoming shows at the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival on 24 Feb and The East Brunswick Club on 28 Feb, so you can check them out live. Sample. The Night Starts Here is a favourite.

  

• After Dark

  St Kilda Open Air Cinema

  It's a moonlight & rooftop cinema with a sea breeze; have your movie experience from the rooftop of the St Kilda Sea Baths. Watching new releases and cult classics, is the perfect way to spend a balmy summer night. Arrive an hour early and enjoy "Orange Hour" which consists of dining, drinks and live entertainment.

  Jaws will be screened on Tuesday 19 Feb.

  Open until 6 March. Session Times

  

• Tech Heads

  Clifford Sniffa, the Job Sniffa

  Looking for a job? Find it annoying wading through all those job search engines, over and over defining job descriptions and contract types? Job Sniffa searches all the job boards, such as Career One and My Career as well as the niche job boards for you and delivers the results to your inbox in a daily email. Tell him what kind of job you're after and your email address. It's a helpful time saver and not a bad way to stay on top of the jobs available in your field.