Note To Self, It's Spring!

Week three - October 15, 2009

See
Warhol Superstars
Andy Warhol, his Superstars, the sexual revolution and sixties counterculture are front and centre in this eclectic mix of works.
Program includes the Australian premiere of The Feature, rare cinematic gems from Agnes Varda and video artist Michel Auder, plus Warhol's legendary concert film of the Velvet Underground.
Presented as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival.
When: October 15 - October 18
Cost: $13
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Food
Rouge
This beautiful, quaint little cafe is so Frenchy, so chic. All the food is delicious, gourmet and French inspired and the service is a treat. The ambiance of this cafe tends to make you feel like you are in another world; a warm, cosy, homely world where the outside world no longer exists. It's a wonderful place to visit for a little time out from 21st century, city life.
Location: 14 Beatty Ave, Armadale
Ph: 9822 3310
Go
A Walk Through Pompeii With Angela Morgan
Oils and Works on Paper.
Experience Pompeii by viewing Angie Morgan's evocative impressions, inspired by her recent archaeological assignment.
To be opened by Professor Frank Sear, Centre for Classics and Archaeology, Melbourne University.
Exhibition closes 18th October at 4pm (this Sunday).
Where: Agra Galleries, 1 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell, (cnr Camberwell Rd)
Shop
Daniela Orlando
Fresh onto the fashion scene is self-titled Melbourne label Daniela Orlando, who unleashed her first collection last year, and it's evident with only 3 collections created so far, Daniela Orlando is a talented designer with a chic feminine aesthetic. Summer 0910 follows a recipe of clean lines, flattering shapes and beautiful fabrics. Capturing this season's nude, blush, red tones, and the return of black simplicity; Daniela Orlando has produced a range of wearable clothes that are edgy yet sexy. Keep an eye out for the Stella Double Breasted Jacket and the Stella Pleated Pant, Layered Silk & Mesh Dress and the Cold Shoulder Dress, which are splendid for work to all kinds of summer fun.
Check her out: danielaorlando.com
Bambini
Boy and Girl
"Good toys" is their strap line and they're not wrong!
This is a small, gorgeous little toy shop on High Street with lots of products to choose from for that special gift for that special bambini in your life!
The staff are very helpful and they gift wrap too.
495 High Street, Prahran
Ph: 9525 0300
Read
Stealing Picasso
This novel is a re-imagining of the theft of Pablo Picasso's Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria by a group that coined itself the Australian Cultural Terrorists. They were never apprehended, but the picture was recovered from the locker room in Spencer Street station that doubled as a urinal. Set in Melbourne in 1986, the story fabricates a bevy of interesting and entertaining characters that are linked or involved in some way.
Wonderful and hearty Australian literature; definitely worth a read.
This is the fifth novel from Melbourne author Anson Cameron.
Listen
The Horrors
The Horrors are a British garage rock band that formed in 2005. They have released 2 albums that have been very well received. They are currently working with Damon Albarn of Blur and The Gorillaz and are likely to feature on the new Gorillaz album due out early next year.
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After Dark
Sia's December Tour
The mesmerising Sia is returning to Australia, after her stint in the UK, for a series of gigs. The Adelaide-born songstress is setting the score with a mix of unique, quirky and sultry tunes and an equally extraordinary voice to match. Sia's album, Some People Have REAL Problems, is infectious and her mix of playful and tenacious tracks, like Buttons, Soon We'll Be Found and The Girl You Lost To Cocaine are guaranteed to stay in your head all day. Apart from her individual tour, Sia will also take to the stage at Homebake and Meredith this summer!
When: 10th December
Where: The Palace
Get your tickets through moshtix.com.au
Check out Sia's MySpace
Tech Heads
Notemaker
Notemaker sells all sorts of stationary from moleskin, hardcover, everyday notebooks, memos and sticky notes, design and sketch books, guest books, journals and much more! Their aim is to be your number one source for paper products and to give you a totally personalised online shopping experience. They stock the world's best stationery so you know that if it's at NoteMaker, it's either new, cool, the best, an icon or all of the above. They deliver internationally but specialise in providing Australia and New Zealand with the best in designer stationery from around the world. It's easy to use and fun to explore and their prices are reasonable.
notemaker.com.au