Curious Kate

Fabric Faces

Week two - November 12, 2009

• See

  Man with the Sept Face

  Love, death, communism and Spandau Ballet... a bittersweet, suburban roller-drama with heart(ache).

  It's 1985. Jesse is king of the roller-rink....but he's yearning for something more. He knows there's something deeper, a better way to be alive. The new girl in town, Harriet, intrigues him with her naïve Marxism, whilst Wolf, the rink's DJ Lothario, throws down the gauntlet for skating glory. When Jesse discovers nihilism, he sets out to create his masterpiece for the National Artistic Rollerskating Championships. As the 80s bleed into the 90s, big events reverberate in little hearts and everyone is looking for a way out. Like Spandau Ballet, will Jesse go for Gold or like Visage, Fade to Grey?

  Can Jesse stay true? And who is The Man with the September Face?

  9 - 19 December, 7.30pm
  the Arts Centre, BlackBox

  Tickets $28 |$23
  Preview 9 Dec - all tickets $18
  Groups 6+ $20 per person

  TO BOOK:
  theartscentre.com.au
  or phone the Arts Centre Box Office: 1300 182 183

  

• Food

  Style After Dark

  The South Melbourne Market comes alive tonight with a fusion of fashion, food and music.
  It's going to be a hot one so come out & grab a bite to eat, from the selection of international cuisines Spanish, Greek, Italian, or Asian, have a glass of wine or beer and be taken away to the sounds of "Los Latchickós", playing a heady mix of rumba, greek n gaelic gypsi jazz. Formed by Toby Robinson and Fria Fairfiled, the band soon included Nathaniel Jones on percusion and Aindras de Staic on vocals and virtuosso violin.
  Los Latchickos always brew up a delicious storm for raucous dancing, so come on down there'll be lots more stalls to browse of various crafts, jewllery makers, young designer clothing, artworks, homewear, children's clothing, books, and vintage along Coventry and Cecil streets.

  When: Tonight - Thursday November 12th 5.30 - 9.30pm
  Where: South Melbourne market
  Coventry and Cecil Sts, South Melbourne

  

• Watch

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantasy film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam and Charles McKeown. The film follows the leader of a travelling theatre troupe who, having made a deal with the Devil, takes audience members through a magical mirror to explore their imaginations.
  Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, and Heath Ledger star in the film, though Ledger's death one-third of the way through filming caused production to be temporarily suspended. Ledger's role was recast with Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell portraying transformations of Ledger's character Tony as he travels through a dream world.

  Watch trailer here
  In cinemas now

  

• Go

  Ideas Worth Spreading

  TED.com is a website where you can watch and listen to riveting talks from remarkable people, free to the world.

  Learn about anything and everything. Read interesting profiles on people, get their websites and see photos. It is a myriad of information that will keep you entertained and informed for hours! You can then discuss the talks with others on the site.

  

• Shop

  Fabric & Trims Pop-Up Sale

  Fabric rolls and remnants, trims, buttons, cotton & more. Clothing manufacturer opens its doors for its 1st ever SALE.

  Perfect for designers, art and craft enthusiasts, students and hobbyists.
  Everything is priced to clear. Prices start as low as $1.00.

  Where: 175B Stephen Street, Yarraville (Melways ref: 42 B10)
  Cash only.

  When: Friday 20th of November - Tuesday 24th November
  Friday 11am - 6pm
  Sat - Tues 11am - 5pm

  

• Read

  Celebrity: How Entertainers Took Over the World and Why We Need an Exit Strategy

  Author Marina Hyde exposes one of the strangest aspects of contemporary culture: the emergence of often bird-brained celebrities as our new priesthood, dispensing wisdom and performing good works.

  This novel skewers a procession of these starry saviours, and does it with an acid wit that will have you laughing out loud more often than is healthy. If you like sharp, funny and super-smart, Marina Hyde is your woman.

  

• After Dark

  Lily Allen Live

  Her rock star antics have not yet overshadowed her musical talent and for good reason. Her songs are catchy, addictive and always on top of the charts, locally and worldwide. So experience the cheeky songstress live.

  Location: Festival Hall
  Date: January 28, 2010
  Cost: $92.95
  Buy tickets here, on sale now!