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The Tiny Abyss

Week two - September 10, 2008

See
Rick Amor Exhibition
Australian artist Rick Amor has exhibited over 40 times. His popular work has been described as having a poetic mystery and sense of menace.
He is currently exhibiting at Niagara Galleries. Check out his impressive creations and if you find something you love, buy!
Where: 245 Punt Rd, Richmond
When: Septmeber 2 - October 4
Open: Tues 11-8, Wed-Sat 11-6
Food
The Abyssinian
Seriously good Ethiopian & Eritrean food at reasonable prices. Lentil & chickpea curries, casseroles, marinated meats. Get a share plate with friends and don't hesitate to use your fingers, the spongy bread is great as a scoop. Save up for the creme caramel dessert, it's delicious!
Where: 277 Racecourse Road, Flemington
Open: Monday- Saturday 5.30pm-10pm
Ph: 9376 8754
Licensed + BYO
Watch
Funny Games
Contrary to the title, this movie is not actually a comedy, but rather an art house horror. This satirical film deconstructs the way violence is portrayed in the media; a family settles into its vacation home, which happens to be the next stop for a pair of young, articulate, white-gloved serial killers on an excursion through the neighbourhood.
Originally an Austrian film, the director has had the opportunity to remake it.
Starring Naomi Watts and Tim Roth.
Opens September 11 at Nova and Village Cinemas.
Watch trailer
Website
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Samadhi Spa & Wellness Retreat
Set amid the tranquil Australian bush in central Victoria's picturesque 'spa country', you will find Samadhi Spa & Wellness Retreat. Get out of the city and treat yourself and a friend or partner to a weekend of pampering. Massages, body wraps, exfoliation, facials and hydrotherapy baths. Not just a day spa; Samadi Retreat also has accommodation. You'll be so relaxed and rejuvenated when you leave, you'll feel like you've had 3 weeks on the beach!
Shop
The Fat Tulip
The Fat Tulip Flower Merchants have been a round for years and have really made a name for themselves. Weddings, coporate gigs, bunches of flowers.
They also sell Mozi tea, tea cups, tea towels & aprons. They gift wrap.
Professional & creative.
Fattulip.com
Where: Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Bambini
Tiny People
Another website for the little people. This one has some gorgeous clothes, bedding, furniture, rugs and art. A selection of original mobiles to hang in your child's room and a small section of goodies for the parents.
tinypeople.com.au
Read
Betty Blue
The story revolves around the love affair between a drifter with an unpublished novel to his credit and a beautiful girl with itchy feet who, for no discernible reason (French author Philippe Djian doesn't seem to believe in reasons), goes from such eccentricities as pouring paint over a car and torching a house to self-destructive madness. Her passion-driven lover follows her from place to place, flattered by her faith in his literary talents and ready to try his hand at practically anything to keep the affair afloat; plumbing, housepainting, pizza-making, selling pianos and, finally, armed robbery.
Buy it here
Buy the DVD here
Listen
Ida Maria
Ida Maria's single 'I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked' is from her debut album, Fortress Round My Heart. The Norwegian rock star has had great success with her singles in Norway and picked up a couple of awards along the way. Now she's sharing her sound with Australia.
Listen here.
After Dark
Northcote Gig
A special gig at Femme Feast this Friday at the Northcote Town Hall with Jess Paige & two other originals artists - Sasha Earle and Hazel Brown (her trio is called Otouto). Jess will play with her brother, Josh Romig, in duo form.
It will be lovely, with a bar open at interval.
Cost: It is $10 or $8 concession.
Time: Starts at 8 sharp.
Where: Northcote town hall
More info here
Tech Heads
Hungry Piggy Bank
He's hungry for your money.
He chews it up and stores it for you.
Good saving, good fun!
Buy one