Curious Kate

August Green

Week one - August 6, 2009

• See

  Beautiful Kate

  Set in the Australian Outback, this film was written and directed (debut) by Rachel Ward, adapted from Newton Thornburg's novel of the same name. The story is told in the past and present, as Ned returns home after twenty years, with his young fiancé, to his dying father. The story is of the relationship as a teenager with his twin sister Kate & the emotional aftermath of a series of tragic events that unfolded when he was sixteen.

  The score for the film was developed and recorded by Tex Perkins and Murray Paterson.

  Starring Bryan Brown, Rachel Griffiths and Ben Mendelsohn
  Now showing

  Website & trailer

  

• Food

  The Grand

  The Grand is just another pub when you walk in but when you turn right and walk into the dining room; you enter a warm and friendly atmosphere with great service & delicious, authentic and simple Italian food. They've been awarded with a chef's hat & you will therefore pay over $30 for a main.
  After dinner you can pop into the bar and watch some footy action on the big screen.

  Express Lunch available everyday in the Dining room, 2 courses and a glass: $35

  333 Burnley Street, Richmond
  Ph: 9429 2530 (You must book)
  You can book the dining room or the Lounge Bar with the public bar and beer garden for a function.
  Click here to search for other Melbourne venues.

  

• Watch

  World's Greenest Homes

  World's Greenest Homes has architect and designer Emmanuel Belliveau take you on a whirlwind global tour of beautiful homes that are also eco-friendly.
  Where: ABC 1
  When: Tonight (Thursday 6 August) 6pm

  Watch here

  

• Go

  Wilsons Prom for a Winter Getaway

  Want a romantic winter getaway that's cheap and memorable?
  Well, accommodation property, Promhills Cabins, near Wilsons Promontory, currently have a winter special where a couple can stay for 2 nights and get a free day pass entry into the Prom for only $99 per night!

  For more information visit: promhillscabins.com
  They are currently listed as #18 on RACV Victoria Best Places to Stay Poll.

  

• Shop

  Fenton

  The Fenton sisters' Lucy and Emma, have created a shop that stands out from the crowd. With a range of furniture, jewellery & paintings and much more sourced from overseas and closer to home. You can tell these girls have travelled and have an eye for eccentric and beautiful pieces. Bright upholstery gives a new look to a classic chair. It's not everyone's cup of tea but it is certainly quirky, original and fun and definitely worth a look.

  377 Malvern Road, South Yarra
  Ph: 9824 1444
  www.fentonandfenton.com.au
  Open: Monday - Thurs 10am -5.30pm, Friday 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 5pm and Sunday Midday - 4pm

  

• Read

  The Power of Now

  To make the journey into The Power of Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. From the beginning of the first chapter we move rapidly into a significantly higher altitude where one breathes a lighter air, the air of the spiritual. Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle offers simple language and a question and answer format to guide us.

  For many of us there are new discoveries to be made along the way: we are not our mind; we can find our way out of psychological pain; authentic human power is found by surrendering to the Now. We also find out that the body is actually one of the keys to entry into a state of inner peace, as are the silence and space all around us. Indeed, access is everywhere available. These access points, or portals, can all be used to bring us into the Now, the present moment, where problems do not exist. It is here we find our joy and are able to embrace our true selves.

  The Power of Now has been translated into over 30 languages and is a New York Times #1 Bestseller.

  

• Listen

  Lisa Mitchell

  The gorgeous Aussie 19 year old, Lisa Mitchell, has just her released her debut album Wonder and it is a whimsical delight. Lisa finished sixth in the 2006 season of Australian Idol.

  Listen here
  Watch Coin Laundry Video & Neopolitan Dreams Video

  Feature album on Triple J this week.

  Her Australian tour starts August 26th.

  

• After Dark

  Rob Thomas Live

  A Day on the Green.
  He's the sexy, charismatic Matchbox 20 front man who's solo career has been very well received.
  He's coming to Victoria to share his talent live.
  So make a day of it; pack a delicious dinner, some amazing wine and picnic under the stars.

  Location: Rochford Winery, Coldstream
  When: Saturday 20 February, 2010

  Buy tickets here