Laughter is the best...

Week four - February 20, 2008

See
Comedy Festival Show
The age old saying that laughter is the best medicine still stands true, so why not get your dose at the Comedy Festival this year. It runs from March 19 to April 13. There are shows to suit everyone's sense of humour, so why not make a date with laughter!
Buy tickets online
Food
Flavours of Lakhoum
Delicious Eastern European food: salads, falafels and other delicious creations for breakfast & lunch. There must be a secret ingredient because no matter what you order it tastes amazing. The coffee is an artwork, with intricate faces drawn into the froth (make sure you take your camera), they almost look too good to drink; but worth it when you do.
Mains range from $8- $15
Location: 175 Swan St, Richmond
Watch
Beowulf in 3D at Imax
Beowulf in 3D at ImaxThis graphic and captivating 3D animation is the story of mighty warrior, Beowulf, and his battle with the hideous demon Grendel and the wrath and revenge of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, played by Angelina Jolie. Recognise the other familiar voices & faces of Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich & Robin Wright Penn.
Go
Paintball @ Splatball Village
An exciting & messy way to take your frustrations out on your colleagues or friends!
For directions click here or for more info call:
mobile 0419 122 204.
Location: 15 Penrhyn Ave, Burwood
Shop
Home & Gift Wares
Gigi a la maison has a bevy of gorgeous French country and shabby chic inspired pieces.
Location: 307 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Bambini
The Art Factory
The Art Factory is a place where kids can get artistic, messy and experimental in after school classes, birthday parties or holiday workshops.
Kids don't get to have all the fun; there are also classes and workshops available for adults, including corporate workshops, hen's nights and mosaic classes.
Read
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
This easy read by Mitch Albom explores the idea that when you die, you meet five people from your life (not necessarily the ones you would expect) that you have affected and who have affected you in your life. The book was made into a movie & is now available on DVD. Buy the book here
Listen
The Gossip
This London based rock group is fronted by the proudly voluptuous Beth Ditto; a very powerful vocalist. They're certainly worth a listen.
Purchase CD
After Dark
Bonjah
This four piece folk, funk and reggae band from Tauranga, New Zealand, has been playing shows around Oz and are now based in Melbourne.
This amazing live act is proud to say they live off their music.
Check these guys out during your lunch break on the cornor of Bourke St and Swanston St at midday on 21,22 & 23 of February or at their upcoming gigs:
Section 8 - 24 February
Transport Bar - 1 March
Veludos - residency starting 6 March
To listen or for more info click here
Tech Heads
Waterproof Action Cam
This is for the ultimate adrenaline rush seeker! No matter the conditions - dirt, snow, rain, hail or shine - this waterproof, all-terrain, digital video camera allows you to capture all the action on the move! From skateboarding and snowboarding, to rock climbing and skydiving, and even white water rafting, the possibilities are ENDLESS! This action camera boasts 32MB of internal memory; it can support an SD memory card with memory up to 2GB; and it allows you to replay recorded action on a PC or television set.
Check it out