Here's to you Mrs. Robinson...

Week one - December 3, 2008

See
Freshly Baked Gallery
The world's first virtual gallery.
A brilliant concept put together by a local Melbourne guy who has gone out on a limb and deserves everyone's support.
Describing it will ruin the adventure - the beauty is in the tasting so check it out at: www.freshlybakedgallery.com
The site has just gone live recently and features some awesome local art - at some very reasonable prices.
The first exhibition runs till 26 December - spread the good word!!
Food
Supper Inn
Hidden in one of Melbourne's many laneways, this ridiculously popular Chinese restaurant is a wonderful, cheap and cheerful eating destination. They have everything imaginable inlcuding splendid Peking duck pancakes and their famous "hot pots". Their service is speedy and the place has a great atmosphere because it's always busy. Bookings accepted, otherwise you can wait a short time in the line that is guaranteed to be out the front.
Location: 15 Celestial Ave, CBD (off Little Bourke St)
Ph: 9663 4759
Watch
Freedom Writers
Yes, the story follows a film cliche; uncontrollable class, new teacher comes along, they initially hate her and then she changes their lives. But unlike past films of this plot, this one is based on a true story. It paints a vivid picture of the life and times of the rough suburbs of LA and the effect it has on the lives and psyche of the young who live amongst it. It stars Hilary Swank and as per usual she delivers a wonderful performance.
Watch the trailer
Go
Hot Laps
Off Road V8s, over 2 metres wide and absolutely indestructible. Have a go at driving one or just get some serious speed and air time over the course in the Hot Laps as a passenger with one of the instructors driving.
Cost: Hot Laps (over 140kmph) - $199
Location: 135 Dukelows Rd, Mt Cottrell (about 40 mins from CBD)
See the website for more details: offroadrush.com
Shop
Coo Ca Choo Warehouse
Coo Ca Choo is a clothing label usually found in shops such as Dangerfield, Episode and Revival. The warehouse stocks not only their label, but Princess Highway and other similar styled brands at great reduced prices. They have beautiful and creative blazer designs.
Location: Brunswick St, Fitzroy (near cnr of Moor St)
Bambini
Safe Spring Free Trampolines
Bouncing around without a care in the world, defying gravity, what more could a child want? Maybe to feel safe doing it. Accidents on the average trampoline are so common, but now they can have the jumping fun minus the possibility of pain.
Spring Free Trampolines are just that, spring free! They have a safe netting wall surrounding it to prevent flying off onto dry land & therefore preventing any accidents involving springs (we've all been there).
Great Christmas present idea for the kids!
Prices start at $885.00. Lay-by available.
Website
Read
The Dice Man
This dark comedic novel was published in 1971 by George Cockcroft under the pen name Luke Rhinehart and tells the story of a psychiatrist named Luke Rhinehart who, feeling bored and unfulfilled in life, starts making decisions about what to do based on the roll of a dice.
The novel is noted for its subversivity, anti-psychiatry sentiments and for reflecting moods of the early 1970s. The controversial issues rendered it banned in several countries.
Upon its initial publication, the cover bore the confident subheader, "This book can change your life" and quickly became a modern cult classic.
"The Dice Man is recommended for readers who are willing to suspend the sense of their own importance for the sake of enjoying a fictional world, and to tolerate an alien system of morality for the time it takes to read this original and amusing satire."
Buy the book
Listen
Lykke Li
Lykke Li's childhood involved a lot of moving around with her artistic parents which heavily influenced her creative nature. The Swedish indie singer is touring the world and you can catch her music doing the rounds of Nova and Triple J. Her music has been described as "soul, electro and powdered-sugar pop".
Listen here
Watch her videos here
Playing Live at the Prince Bandroom on Jan 4, '09.
Buy tickets here
After Dark
Rooftop Cinema
With only 185 seats, it's intimate. The smells of Chinatown greet you on occasion but that's all part of the urban setting. There's a bar and blankets if it's cold. They'll only refund if it's really heavy rain, so check the forecast before you purchase! Great fun.
Program this week:
Sex and the City - Thursday
The Party - Friday
To Sir with Love - Saturday
Cost: Adults $18 + BF, Concession $15 + BF, Corporate - $30, Gift Vouchers - $25
Location: On top of Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street CBD
(above Cookie).
(Between Little Bourke and Lonsdale Streets)
Book tickets
Tech Heads
Feeling creative?
Request it, Make it, Sell it!
ponoko.com allows you to shop, sell, make and mingle.
If for example, you have a great idea or design of a necklace you'd like made, the team at Ponoko can make it for you, or help you to design it and even sell your idea once it's made. They have a range of materials to choose from and they'll take you through the steps of designing for a laser cutter. Your idea - custom made by pro designers.
You can even purchase a product plan and make it yourself.