Author results: Lisa Lerkenfeldt
Pub Cha
When two phenomena collide in space and time, there sounds a boom. The liberal thinking folk at the Annandale have merged two such phenomena 'the pub' and 'yum cha.' These well matched coordinates, gleam contently in a new constellation west of city centre - at the rear of the Annandale Hotel.
Under the soft glaze of afternoon daylight, menus are pondered, check boxes are ticked and your order collected.
Paisley Palace
WHAT
PAISLEY PALACE
WHERE
HELEN ROSE LABORATORIUM, CNR KIPPAX AND WATERLOO ST
WHEN
SAT DEC 20, 7PM
HOW MUCH
$10 ON THE DOOR
WIN
A DOUBLE PASS. JUST EMAIL WIN@TWOTHOUSAND.COM.AU WITH THE SUBJECT 'MOONBEAM'. SUBSCRIBER ONLY ENTRY.
Through the palace doors wafts a wild folly of lucid live performances and psychedelic bedlam. Aptly titled, this bohemian gathering of home-grown flower children promises a melange of blues melodies, cosmic sounds and punk psych by Sister Jane, The Astral Kaleidoscope and Dead Farmers. Decorative mushroom scenery will be provided but BYO tipple to accompany this mind-bending excursion into the night.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: A
Chalk Reindeer 2008
WHAT
CHALK REINDEER 2008
WHERE
CHALK HORSE, 56 COOPER ST, SURRY HILLS
WHEN
THURS DEC 11, 5PM-9PM
RUNS UNTIL DEC 20, WED-SAT 12PM-6PM
CONTACT
9699 8999
HOW MUCH
FREE
Annually Chalk Horse digs the antlers out, hangs them high, sheds layers of hard work from their shoulders and reclines to reflect on a years worth of exhibited finery. From figurative painting and drawing to installation, video and performance, the ramshackle of emerging artistry represented through out 2008 includes the newfangled accolades of Leah Fraser, Ruark Lewis, Paul Mumme and so many more.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Vino
The New Darlinghurst Markets
WHAT
THE NEW DARLINGHURST MARKETS
WHERE
HEFFRON HALL, CNR BURTON ST AND PALMER ST
WHEN
SAT DEC 6, 9AM - 5PM
HOW MUCH
FREE ENTRY BUT BRING YOUR PENNIES
The New Darlinghurst Markets may in fact explode at the seams - it's juicy, a brand-new market and packed so full of treasure, you'll just have to see it for yourself. Be it rain or shine this hall come buzzing market will be laden with designer samples and vintage finery for gentlemen and femmes, exotic books and music, plus delicate home-baked delights to feed the tum.
Event: Markets
Stimulus: Love
Mark Barrage, Delays Album Launch
WHAT
MARK BARRAGE, DELAYS ALBUM LAUNCH
WHERE
CONSOLADOR DE DOS CARAS AT LA CAMPANA, 53-55 LIVERPOOL ST, SPANISH QUARTER
WHEN
WED DEC 3, 8PM
HOW MUCH
$5
Care to catch some disjointed crackle and buzz? Less rice bubble, more avant-Kraut rock, Melbourne fuzzy pop electronic wizard Mark Barrage launches his second album DELAYS. Three years in the making, this concoction of darkened electronic layers, waif-like melodies and laboured DIY production, is experimental noise art at its best.
Event: Launch
Stimulus: S
Miso
The Japanese snapped the skill of artful box lunches many moons ago. All hail obento! Nestled amongst World Square's culinary cruise is Miso - soon to be your new kitchen of choice. Like its brothy counterpart, it's warm, nourishing and full of strangely alluring tiny bits. Teaming meticulously executed presentation with quality ingredients, these samplings promise a wild odyssey to the mouth and generous dishes for the flavour-curious.
Dog House Launch
WHAT
DOG HOUSE LAUNCH
WHERE
SPECTRUM, L2, 34 OXFORD ST, DARLINGHURST
WHEN
FRI NOV 21, 12AM-6AM
EVERY FRI THEREAFTER
HOW MUCH
$7 ($5 FOR DOG HOUSE KEY MEMBERS)
It's late, you're in something of a state, it's not yet home time, you want a splash more. To the knowing few, the Dog House opens its welcoming doors - a stairway to heaven, steering you up and away from Oxford Street's heady trawl. Launching this Friday, after the Love Of Diagrams and Songs split 7" launch, here at the Dog House you'll find couches and cushions, low-fi music, cheap beer, friends, lovers, potpourri and a place to call home when the bottle shops have closed and the sensible doze.
Event: Escape
Stimulus: E
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