Curious Kate

Lake Fright

Week four - June 25, 2009

• Food

  The Lake House

  The Lake House is a must do destination in Daylesford. Whilst pricey to stay there, lunch or dinner is a more achievable option. Enjoy the gorgeous view of the lake while dining on delicious cuisine by the fire. Be inundated with a plethora of options from the extensive wine list & choose from a range of menu options according to your budget (best if it's generous!). The staff are also very helpful.

  Bookings recommended, especially on weekends
  Ph: 03 5348 3329
  Where: King Street Daylesford, Victoria

  

• Watch

  Wake in Fright

  Australian cinematic classic Wake In Fright has been unearthed and digitally restored to pristine condition. The film is being re-released to enable a new Australian audience to discover this cult classic thriller.

  Starring Chips Rafferty and a young Jack Thompson, Wake in Fright is the story of young bond teacher, John Grant, who works in a small town in the outback. Set in an era before regular plane travel, John, making his way to Sydney for the holidays, stops over night in Bundayabba. Drawn into "the Yabba's" culture of drinking and gambling he becomes embroiled in the local's insular and threatening world.

  Opens today in selected cinemas

  Watch trailer

  

• Go

  Jersey Boys

  Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This show takes you on a journey of their rise to fame and relives all those hits you'll know and love! A fun show.

  Where: The Princess Theatre, Spring Street, CBD
  When: June - August
  Cost: Prices range from $79.90 to $119.90
  Buy tickets

  Watch original footage

  

• Shop

  RetroStar

  The largest vintage clothing store in Australia, RetroStar has an extensive range of clothing, shoes, bags and accessories scored from all around the world. RetroStar specialises in two divisions: rock star and vintage. Racks are bursting with a huge selection ranging from '40s tea dresses to an impressive amount of '80s rock and band tees. The vibrant atmosphere and bold array of stock makes RetroStar one of the most individual shopping experiences ever!

  Where: RetroStar is tucked away on the first floor of the heritage Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston Street (cnr of Flinders Lane)

  

• Read

  The Vine

  The Vine is an Australian run website that is dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest music, fashion, news and entertainment buried deep inside the World Wide Web. What's more, they want you to get involved.

  Start a profile, comment or contribute your own work. This is your chance to let fly and have your say.

  
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• Listen

  Ministry of Sound Sessions Six

  Australian DJ & producer Tommy Trash has released a video clip for his new dance track 'Need Me to Stay' and it's causing a bit of controversy this week. Music video or soft-core porn? Judge for yourself!

  Watch video
  Tommy's Myspace
  Read about Ministry of Sound Sessions Six

  

• After Dark

  In case you didn't know......

  Cookie is a unique, curious hybrid; a cool dark space where jazz-fusion, art décor, yummy cuisine, and beer, wine and cocktails are all deliciously combined. With a beer hall, cocktail bar and Thai restaurant tucked away in one place, Cookie will tantalise your every sense.
  Cookie has the most devout selection of beverages: endless cocktails, 10 tap beers and more than 85 imported beers, and 350 wines are listed with 60 by the glass. And the chow is delicious! Inspired by Thai home-style cooking and street food, the smell is infectious, spread throughout every room.
  Cookie is always pumping so if you love a good meal and appreciate an array of beverages, visit 252 Swanston Street and just sit back and enjoy a special night out.