Curious Kate

Precious Olives

Week two - February 11, 2010

• See

  Precious

  Life is hard. Life is short. Life is painful. Life is rich. Life is....Precious.
  Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire. This story is about an overweight, illiterate teen living in Harlem. She is pregnant with her second child & is invited to enroll in an alternative school in the hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

  Only see this film if you are up for an experience and if you do, with it's brilliant performances, it's bound to stay with you for days.

  Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo'Nique, Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey

  Watch trailer

  

• Food

  Cookies by Arrangement

  Cookies by Arrangement is a fairly new shop located in Malvern. They create homemade iced cookies and cookie arrangements for every occasion. It is an interesting and delicious alternative to sending flowers, wine or chocolates to friends, family and business colleagues. Each cookie presentation can be personalised - could be an original idea for a Valentines Day surprise!

  Their cookies are seriously delicious. You can even eat at the shop if you get a craving or want to sample the goods!

  Where: 1361 High Street, Malvern
  Ph: 1300 790 380

  Visit their online store

  

• Watch

  Adventureland

  A comedy set in the summer of 1987, centered around a recent college graduate who takes a job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world.

  This film is cute, quirky and has a beautiful Art House vibe.

  Starring Ryan Reynolds and Kristen Stewart.

  Watch trailer

  

• Go

  The Drowsy Chaperone

  Geoffrey Rush stars in this wonderfully high-spirited musical. Geoffrey's character invites the audience into his living room to enjoy the experience of one of his favourite records, a musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. It's comedic, well-acted and there's never a dull moment.

  Be sure not sure to miss this fun-filled theatre going experience.

  When: 18 January - 27 February
  Where:: Playhouse, Melbourne Theatre Company
  Buy tickets

  

• Shop

  Oliveria

  Australian Gourmet traveller called them 'An Olive Oracle'. Oliveria is a small shop with big flavours! Stocking a huge range of olive oil, olives and olive products and other gourmet goodies such as spices, preserves, pastas and sauces etc. You can also buy hampers, gift boxes and assorted kitchen essentials.

  Where: Pran Central Shopping Centre
  325 Chapel Street, Prahran, Cnr. Commercial Rd & Cato St

  Ph: 9510 0690

  www.oliveria.com.au

  

• Bambini

  The Baby Show

  For the first time, The Baby Show is coming to Melbourne. It will offer fantastic shopping, entertainment and expert advice for your pregnancy, baby and toddler.
  On offer: top quality products from over 100 big industry brands and stylish boutiques. Try some of the big brand strollers before you buy.

  Cost:$10
  When: Fri 5 to Sun 7 Mar 2010
  Where: The Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

  babyshow.com.au
  Buy tickets online or call 132 849.

  

• After Dark

  Deep Purple Live

  Deep Purple are rock legends. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath they are considered to be the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock.
  So don't miss what is probably your last chance to see them live.

  Location: Festival Hall
  When: Sunday 2nd May, 2010

  Buy tickets