Curious Kate

Punktober

Week two - October 8, 2008

• See

  Punk - A photographic Journey

  It's the last week of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. What not go and see some art this weekend.
  Punk - A Photographic Journey is a exhibition of contemporary punk images ranging from mohawks and spiked hair to studded and painted jackets, bullet belts and padlock necklaces. These photos have been taken in Melbourne within the last 3 years, not only at punk concerts but also at the infamous Melbourne 'Punk Pub Crawl'. The concept for this body of work has come from the artists love of punk fashion, music and attitude - especially the 'up yours' images and attitude that have become so famous from punk in the UK.

  Where: Gasworks - Foyer
  21 Graham St, Albert Park
  Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
  Cost: Free

  

• Food

  Hot Honey

  This cafe is healthy, delicious and caters to all food preferences. With a choice of beautiful salads; meals such as salmon patties, spinach and ricotta filo pastries, toasted open face feta and tomato sandwiches and savory tarts (all served with a side gourmet salad of your choice). They have a lot of vegetarian options and cater to gluten free eaters.

  Location: 40-42 Armstrong St, Middle Park
  Ph: 96961900

  

• Watch

  Body Of Lies

  The tag line reads: "Trust no one, deceive everyone." It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Does more need to be said to make you want to see this movie?

  In case it does:
  A CIA operative is sent to Jordan to track a high-ranking terrorist. The spy is aided by the head of Jordan's covert operations in an uneasy alliance that leads to cultural and moral clashed between the men.

  Opens tomorrow (October 9) at a cinema near you.

  

• Go

  Body Freedom - Urban Spa Retreat

  Body Freedom - Urban Spa Retreat has a homely, earthy feel. The rooms are dimly lit with an open fire to make the experience as relaxing and comfortable as possible. They have a large menu of treatments which are enough to make you go weak in the knees. After experiencing one of their treatments you will feel like you haven't got a care in the world; you'll be on cloud nine. They have packages and tailored facials to suit the desire and need of every client.

  Location: 392 Clarendon St, South Melbourne
  Ph: 9696 4584

  

• Shop

  Metalicus

  Metalicus is Melbourne designer, Melma Hamersfeld's creation that is now an international fashion brand.
  Stretchy, stylish clothes that can be worn as under garments or layered. Made from bodytight, wool and cotton.
  The stretch as you grow aspect is perfect for the pregnant women, tweens and tots.

  Their philosophy: "we provide the basics, you create the look."

  

• Bambini

  KinderKot

  Kinder Kot is the perfect friend for any parent that wants to get out and about with their kids in tow. An easy to assemble lightweight portable bed for your kids. You can take it anywhere; dinner parties, hotels, the beach. This Dutch design is suitable for short and long stays away.
  Available at selected stores in Victoria.
  Cost: $139.95

  

• Read

  StyleHunter.Com

  Style Hunter is an e-magazine that gets delivered into your email inbox when one subscribes to it. It gives you style tips, the latest in Australian fashion, including all the most recent collections in catalogue form. It covers everything from clothing (both designer and chain store) to shoes and accessories.

  Click "Style Hunter" above and choose the 'Subscribe' tab to receive the regular style informant emails.

  

• Listen

  Augie March

  Indie/pop rock Melbourne (formed in Shepparton) band, Augie March have a new album out, Watch Me Disappear.

  Their song, One Crowed Hour from their last album (Moo, You Bloody Choir) was Triple Js Hottest 100 winner in 2007.

  They are touring October and November.

  

• After Dark

  Patti Smith Live

  Patti was influential in the birth of punk rock and was nicknamed the 'Godmother of Punk'. So get back to the roots and experience it the best way possible; live.
  See the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee live at Hamer Hall, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October.

  Book tickets here.

  

• Tech Heads

  Cool App for your Iphone

  The application Around me is for your iphone and can help you find anything locally, from pubs, petrol stations, theatres and banks and much more. You can click on the link and it will show you the route to get there.
  It can be downloaded free from itunes.