Curious Kate

Grumpy State

Week one - June 4, 2009

• See

  Michael Parkinson Live

  He's an icon. By his own reckoning, he has interviewed 2,000 of the world's most famous people with his only regret being that he never interviewed Frank Sinatra.

  'Parky' as he is known, is coming to Melbourne for a once in a lifetime live performance.

  Buy tickets

  

• Food

  Grumpy's Green

  Grumpy's Green offers the groundbreaking concept of vegetarian food in a pub. Decked out in comfy couches, a beer garden and a large selection of beer, wine and spirits; you may as well settle in for the evening.

  Lunch and Dinner served 7 days a week, all day breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

  On Tuesdays all meals are $10

  Location: 125 Smith St, Fitzroy
  Ph: 9416 1944

  

• Watch

  State of Play

  This film tells the story of a team of investigative reporters who work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman's mistress. It is fast paced, intelligent and well acted.

  Starring Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren (The Queen) and Rachel McAdams (The Notebook - screening on 9 tomorrow night 8.30pm).

  Watch trailer

  

• Shop

  Style Stalker

  All the designs on this website are inspired by trend setting celebrities.
  Some of these include Chloe Sevigny, Sienna Miller, Rachel Bilson, the Olsen twins and Nicole Richie (to name a few).
  The selection is feminine, useful, stylish and affordable.

  What more could a girl want?

  Website

  

• Bambini

  Cocoon Couture

  Cocoon Couture is a collection of children's bean bags and unique room accessories. This beautiful and diverse range features beautiful designs of quirky animal critters inspired by the treasures of our childhood. Their range has some delightful options to set up your child's room or as gifts: mobiles, enchanted wood bookends (pictured), cushions, kinder bags, height charts and very cute gift cards. A gorgeous addition to a youngster's bedroom is an enchanted wooden tree, over a metre tall adorned with screen-printed leaves inspired by vintage wallpaper.
  Stockists include Winkle in Middle Park and Zimmer Homewares in Kensington.
  Price of Bookends: $89.00

  
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• Listen

  Sarah Blasko

  Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko is back! Having finished her third album (recorded in Stockholm, Sweden), As Day Follows Night, due out July 10.

  Sarah's blog kept us posted during the making of the album. Here she regularly posts photos, videos and updates.

  Check out her Myspace

  Follow her on Twitter

  Listen & watch the hauntingly beautiful new release: All I Want