Curious Kate

Back with a Vengeance

Week one - February 11, 2009

• See

  Rachel Getting Married

  This independent film follows the story of a woman who has been in and out of rehab over the past ten years. She returns home for her sister's wedding and her past and present behaviour is continually a topic for conflict amongst the family. Anne Hathaway gives the performance of her career and has earned an Oscar nomination for it. The story is intense, well acted and conflicting for the audience as you never really know who's side to be on.

  Open in Palace cinemas tomorrow.

  Watch trailer here

  

• Food

  Martin Street Cafe and Providore

  With a nice outdoor area, a deli style cafe and an a la carte menu, it's the perfect place for a spot of breakfast or lunch on a summers day. Vegetarian delights available.

  Where: 147 Martin Street, Brighton (or is it Gardenvale?)
  Ph: 03 9530 8010
  Situated in a cute little shopping strip near the Gardenvale Train Station

  

• Watch

  My Look Book

  My Look Book is an online magazine dedicated to affordable, fashion forward style.

  It contains celebrity inspiration, editorial spreads and the best pieces available in stores now.

  Simply sign up to receive the online magazine in your inbox and you'll be updated monthly as to what's hot right now.

  

• Go

  The Butterfly Foundation & Victorian Opera Twilight Performance

  The Butterfly Foundation in partnership with Victorian Opera invites you to enjoy a special twilight operatic performance by Australia's brightest opera stars.

  This special night will raise funds for The Butterfly Foundation & highlight the role that music & the arts play in young people's development.

  When: Thursday 19th March
  Time: from 6.15pm
  Where: Horti Hall, 31 Victoria Street, Melbourne

  Tickets for this exciting event cost: $80
  Purchase tickets from The Butterfly Foundation website thebutterflyfoundation.org.au or by calling 03 9822 5771.

  

• Shop

  arttoart

  Looking to create the perfect gift, or to immortalise a lasting memory? If so, arttoart will work with you to create a beautiful and unique artwork from your personal photographs.

  arttoart work with you to choose a photograph that will guarantee the best results & employs a digital process to convert your picture into your very own work of modern art. The image is then digitally printed to canvas, to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

  The artwork is based around a natural optical phenomenon, so that what up close appears to be abstract shapes comes truly alive when viewed from a distance.

  The creative force behind arttoart, Annabelle Jamieson was originally inspired by photos of her two children. "I wanted to capture their angelic image," she says, "and preserve it in such a way that was complementary to the space I live in".

  Annabelle draws on her background in photography and graphic design, with each job individually addressed from start to finish. The entire process, including manipulation of the image, printing onto canvas and delivery, is taken care of.

  arttoart.com.au

  

• Bambini

  Bambini Pronto

  Yes, it's another website for baby products but it is another good one, having won small business champion awards in 08. They sell sleeping bags for babies and all sorts of products related to babies, pregnancy and children. It' worth exploring.

  bambinipronto.com.au

  

• Read

  The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

  This novel is the first in what is known as the Millenium Trilogy. These Swedish novels penned by author Steig Larsson are taking the world by storm. Made only more interesting by the fact that Steig died only a couple of weeks after delivering the manuscripts to his editor; meaning he did not live to witness the worldwide success his novels have received.

  Buy The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo here

  

• Listen

  Zooey Deschanel

  She's the kooky supporting actress in such films as Failure to Launch and Yes Man (the new Jim Carrey movie) and just like many before her, she also sings. Her music is best described as acoustic and indie.

  Her debut album She And Him is out now.

  Listen here

  

• After Dark

  Bar Nancy

  A very cruisy and inconspicuous cocktail/wine bar, not too far from the city in High Street, Northcote. A much more relaxed alternative to drinking in the busy CBD.
  There's a room out the back with booths, candles and open fire places.
  A small beer garden. Food available. With a good range of beverages and friendly staff, why not Bar Nancy?

  Where: 61 High Street, Northcote

  

• Tech Heads

  The Beer Belt

  It's the perfect accessory for summer and all those BBQs you've surely been attending.

  Gone are the days when you have to hold your drinks in your hand, just lodge it onto your belt and you're set to go.

  Buy it here