WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL
When he was just a day old, Hermes, God of Boundaries, jumped from his crib on Mount Cyllene, stole Apollo's immortal cows and invented the lyre. Talk about an over achiever. Turns out there are a lot of wing-footed folk round Sydney this week. They ain't stealing cows but they are entertaining us through song, designing pretty stuff using sunlight, inventing mammoth sandwiches and making us laugh. Bless 'em.
TwoThousand. On a wing and a prayer.
Cover photo by Natasha Phillips from Sao Paulo, New York, Japan showing at Black & Blue Gallery. If you would like to submit a cover shot email nadia@twothousand.com.au
Girls Like Us Issue 7
WHAT
GIRLS LIKE US LESBIAN QUARTERLY NO. 7, SPRING 2008
WHERE
ONLINE HERE
HOW MUCH
$US42 FOR A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION HERE
CONTACT
INFO@GLUMAGAZINE.COM
How far does your lesbigay folk memory stretch back? Could you identify six types of lesbian hairstyle?
Direct out of Amsterdam since 2005, the founding editors of GIRLS LIKE US have created a wonderful contemporary - er - rag that doesn't assume the existence of a single and complete lesbian community, but at the same time unites women who love women through distinct and sophisticated design and editorially impartial content. With crossover audiences from all walks of life, GLU is a playful antidote to vanilla representations of lesbian ‘culture' and magazines like the UK's DIVA.
This issue features local lifeguard/footballer Bron Richardson as photographed by our very own Mia Mala McDonald, filmmaker Maria Beatty and musician Pauline Boudry among other interesting subjects (even Julia Gillard* has contributed to Issue 7!). GLU, like many brilliant things in life, is run by the small team of Kathrin Hero and Jessica Gysel and is a million times more engaging than this review.
*Not actually the Deputy Prime Minister, but rather,someone with the same name.
Format: Magazine
Motivation: Pimp your coffee table
Keywords: Magazines, Gay/Lesbian
For Emma Forever Ago, Bon Iver
WHAT
FOR EMMA, FOREVER AGO
WHO
BON IVER
ON
ROGUE RECORDS / INERTIA / LABELS/ ROGUE+RECORDS
MYSPACE
MYSPACE.COM/BONIVER
Usually, the more elaborate the 'story' behind an album is - the more it sucks.
So what to make of a beautiful album with a dramatic backstory? It's like a hot chick who's described as having a "good personality".
Last winter, Justin Vernon moved to a cabin in the (freezing cold) woods of Northwestern Wisconsin, and spent three months alone, chopping wood, doing chores, and recording FOR EMMA, FOREVER AGO. It's mellow, emotive, melancholy folk, like The Arcade Fire gone acoustic, Neil Young, Destroyer - even Bill Withers at times.
While most modern day folk bands get caught up in the annoying affectations of "freak" folk, Bon Iver's debut is simply good, compelling songwriting. It sounds like a lost relic of the '60s, but - refreshingly - it doesn't sound like a bunch of hipsters TRYING to make an album that sounds like a lost relic of the '60s.
Geez. I wish more dudes would start moving to the woods to make albums.
Release: Album
To Cure: Hypertension
Keywords: Folk
Bird Emporium
WHAT
BIRD EMPORIUM
WHERE
380 CLEVELAND ST, SURRY HILLS
WHEN
MON-FRI 10AM-6PM, SAT 10.30AM-5.30PM
CONTACT
8399 0230
Perched on the corner of Marlborough and Cleveland Street in Surry Hills is Bird Emporium. The nesty spot is home to ‘Bird', an environmentally sound moniker for beautiful textiles that are created by designer Rachel Bending. What makes this bird so special is its painstakingly designed fabrics from Byron Bay, manufactured using solar power and hand-painted with water-based dyes.
Yippys will go bananas for the range of cushions, lampshades and tableware, soaps and buttons. The umbrellas and sausage dog ‘draught excluders' are sweet too, but made-to-order panel curtain kits are far sweeter. Even David McTaggart couldn't poo poo this one.
Product: Fashion
Anatomy: Whole body
Keywords: Textiles, Surry Hills
Bad Faith, Adam Constenoble
WHAT
BAD FAITH, ADAM COSTENOBLE
WHERE
LOCKSMITH PROJECT SPACE, 6 BOTANY RD, ALEXANDRIA
WHEN
WED-SAT, 1PM-6PM
RUNS UNTIL MAY 3
CONTACT
WWW.LOCKSMITHPROJECTSPACE.COM
Imagine we could use chroma key greenscreens to get away from it all - just super impose ourselves onto a backdrop of choice, and be gone.
For his installation BAD FAITH, Sydney artist Adam Costenoble drew on ideas of self-imposed exile, transgression from civilization, and the notion of living an independent, self-sustained existence in geographic isolation.
Currently on show at LOCKSMITH, the work features a small cubby-like cabin that Adam constructed out of scrap timber, and video footage of him making it overlaid with green screen technology against a background of an idyllic bush landscape.
LOCKSMITH is a new artist-run initiative in Alexandria that has a policy of not charging rent for artists to use the space. It also won't take commission on works that sell. Crazy! But that's why we like it. Keep an ear to the door for music nights, video screenings and more exhibitions.
Medium: Mixed
Drink: Double espresso
Keywords: Alexandria, Gallery
Tekkonkinkreet
WHAT
TEKKONKINKREET
WHERE
ONLINE HERE, OFFLINE THROUGH CHINATOWN
WHEN
AVAILABLE NOW
HOW MUCH
AROUND $28 THROUGH THE PROPER CHANNELS
TEKKONKINKREET follows Black and White, two street orphans who love their city and are fighting to keep the Yakuza, theme park developers and aliens away from what is rightfully theirs: Treasure Town.
Opposites in world views, actions and names, Black and White look after each other and keep each other in check. Black is strategic and brooding and White is innocent and sinister.
TEKKONKINKREET explores the themes of cities, identity and relationship. The city, Treasure Town, is a vision of old Tokyo dilapidated, charming and warm. It looks like a Moebius or a Geof Darrow comic. Its retro-neon advertising and insane details form the contrasted backdrop of the characters' angular and simple style.
Overall, the look and feel of this Anime steps away from the traditional big-eyed Miyazaki look and feel. The film is one of the first Anime to be directed by an American - and it seems to work. Michael Arias has created something tight with genuinely engaging and awe-inspiring cinematic moments. This, aided by a score from British electronic musos Plaid, creates a nuanced, exciting and visually-rich cinematic experience.
Format: DVD
Mood: Epic
Bassike
WHAT
BASSIKE
WHERE
POEPKE, 47 WILLIAM ST, PADDINGTON, OR ONLINE HERE
WHEN
ONLINE 24/7
HOW MUCH
MEN'S TEES START AT $70, WOMEN'S $60
Buying a T-shirt is kind of like choosing a pizza base. Stay with me now. Imagine yourself walking up to the local pizza store. You're hungry, damn hungry and you want something basic, but something that can (if necessary) also handle the toppings you crave such as peppers, aubergine and the perfect jeans, ahem, sorry sauce. Far away from the Pizza Hut end of the spectrum is Bassike, a label started by two girls (with a history in sartorial splendour: Ksubi, Seven, Paper Denim & Cloth) specialising in T-shirts and catering to a market lacking in great simple basics.
Bassike offers tees to make your mouth water, made from organic cottons and wearable blends of cotton, jersey and wool. These are the pieces that will support your Hawaiian toppings (chain store finds and slightly iffy vintage pieces), and are subtle yet delicious when you have a super supremeo (Ann Demeulemeester pants). And why stop there? With their latest offerings including denim and an underwear range you'd better put their number up next to your Crust menu.
Product: Fashion
Theft: Theft is a risk
Keywords: Online
Fat Sandwich Shop
WHAT
FAT SANDWICH SHOP
WHERE
FAB FOOD 2, 192 MILITARY RD, NEUTRAL BAY
CONTACT
9908 8008
TwoThousand often wishes that the Harbour Bridge could be torn down. Imagine how fast coffees would be served if we didn't have to wait in line behind scrawny North Shore 'Soccer Mums' on inner city reconnaissance ordering their decaf-soy waters.
But every time we've made it past the tollbooth, strapped with explosives, we've been unable to detonate because of the one thing we'd miss: The Fat Sandwich Shop in Neutral Bay.
It's actually called something far less interesting, Fab Food 2, but is referred to as the Fat Sandwich Shop by those in the know on the North Shore (of which there are very few).
In a possible salute to Chinatown (bold considering its positioning in Sydney's whitest locale) customers are asked to order in numbers, rather than ingredients. So, TwoThousand recommends 14, 13, and 6 (but without the mayo). The End*.
*Joking. The corned beef and pickle; the roast beef, potato salad, and mustard; and the chicken, basil, avocado, and water-cress sandwiches are all enormous and delicious. The chicken, basil, and asparagus soup is very filling, and the caramel slices and brownies are "the bomb".
Venue: Eatery
Meal: Snacktastic
Keywords: Neutral Bay, Cheap, Sandwich
Two-Up
WHAT
TWO UP
WHERE
YOUR LOCAL RSL. OR THE COURTHOUSE HOTEL, 202 AUSTRALIA ST, NEWTOWN. THE ALEXANDRIA HOTEL, CNR HENDERSON RD AND GARDEN ST, ALEXANDRIA. THE AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, 100 CUMBERLAND ST, THE ROCKS
WHEN
FRI APR 25, DRINKING HOURS
HOW MUCH
HOW MUCH YOU GOT?
There's certain appeal to the idea that ANZAC day is set aside in remembrance of the forebearers who died fighting to protect Australian values, so we honour that sacrifice by getting real pissed and gambling. Only the prudest of wowsers would suggest it is inappropriate, and they are welcome to remain sanctimoniously at home. The rest of us, meanwhile, will be downing schooners to the cries of "HEAD ‘EM UP" in some of the great drinking establishments around this city, fully enjoying the fistful of cash (won or merely withdrawn) that can be waved about in the two-up ring.
So, beer in hand and ready to heckle the tails-betters, Two Thousand directs you to the best (two-up) venues:
-The Courthouse Hotel, Newtown
-The Alexandria Hotel, Alexandria
-The Australian Hotel, The Rocks
-Your local RSL
*special mention also goes to the Tattersalls Club, where Grandpa Vitlin used to roll after the parade.
Ambience: Indoor
Difficulty: Exertion will pay off
Gay Bash Is Dead
WHAT
GAY BASH IS DEAD!
WHERE
WILL & TOBY'S AND THE OXFORD HOTEL, 134 OXFORD ST, DARLINGHURST
WHEN
FRI APR 25 (ANZAC DAY)
HOW MUCH
$25 FROM MOSHTIX, KSUBI STORES, SPANK RECORDS
WIN
ONE OF FIVE DOUBLE PASSES, JUST EMAIL WIN@TWOTHOUSAND.COM.AU WITH THE SUBJECT 'TILL DEATH DOES US'. SUBSCRIBER ONLY ENTRY.
Gay Bash is committing social suicide by hosting its own funeral.
The final Gay Bash ever promises to be a night of mourning til morning, with all four levels of the Oxford Hotel to be filled with wailing widows, zombies, dead celebrities, maggots, sunglasses, black clothes, flowers, and casserole.
Apparently "putting the ‘fun' back into ‘funeral'" will be Ajax, Sleater Brockman, Hoops' Ninalasvegas and Bad Ezzy, Health Club's Mike Tyson, Spruce Lee, and Magic Happens (aka Master Celebrator). Plus the n.o.t.o.r.i.o.u.s. Gay Bash DJs.
Asses to asses, bust to bust.
Ambience: Indoor
Difficulty: Exertion will pay off
Keywords: Darlinghurst, Oxford Hotel, Gay Bash
5 Pockets
WHAT
5 POCKETS
WHERE
MONSTER CHILDREN GALLERY, 20 BURTON ST, DARLINGHURST
WHEN
WED APR 23, 6.30PM
HOW MUCH
FREE
Give 32 photographers a pair of jeans, brief them with ‘shoot' and you're going to get mixed results. Lucky for Lee, this final cut is pretty beautiful. Featuring the work of photographers such as Derek Henderson, SUMMERWINTER'S Christopher Ferguson, Max Doyle and Scott Lowe, this one marks a nice change to the fashion week chat. Runs until May 10. - RF
Event: Launch
Stimulus: C
Keywords: Gallery, Darlinghurst, Monster Children
THISISCURATING1-40
WHAT
THISISCURATING1-40
WHERE
FIRSTDRAFT, 116-118 CHALMERS ST, SURRY HILLS
WHEN
APR 24 - MAY 10, THURS 6-8.30PM & SAT 4-6.30PM
HOW MUCH
FREE
The exhibiting artists, based in Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Oslo and Berlin, have selected three works each, 39 all together. They've got video, photography, performance based, collaborative, sculpture and installation. THISISCURATING1-40 gives us an uninhibited showcase. "One curatorial conceit - 3 Acconci works - makes up the 40th work to be selected, counterfeited and redisplayed by the curator." This gives us concepts within a concept, and all that other mind boggling stuff. Exhibition runs until May 10. - HM
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: A
Keywords: Surry Hills, Exhibition, Art
Even Books 3
WHAT
EVEN BOOKS 3: THE GREAT GATSBY
WHERE
BLUE MURDER STUDIOS, SUITE 3, 19-25 WELLINGTON ST, CHIPPENDALE
WHEN
THURS APR 24, 8PM
HOW MUCH
FREE
We wouldn't normally do a direct cut and paste, but Even Books write it like we can't. "Dear ... you, our bestest friend. You are cordially invited to mingle among ash heaps and millionaires in a den of vast carelessness. Your host? The mysterious debonair otherwise known as: Even Books. The purpose? To while away your youth, grasping THE GREAT GATSBY in one hand, and a bootleg cocktail in the other. Your attire? Dress to be damned. - By Even Books
Event: Launch
Stimulus: W
Keywords: Even Books, Chippendale, Books
The World Through a Plastic Lense v2
WHAT
THE WORLD THROUGH A PLASTIC LENSE V2
WHERE
BLENDER GALLERY, 16 ELIZABETH ST, PADDINGTON
WHEN
THUR APR 24 - TUE MAY 13, TUES - SAT 10AM - 6PM
HOW MUCH
FREE
Remember the good old days when you'd finish a roll of film, then wait with baited breath for it to be developed at the local Kodak shop so you could check out the fruits of your labour? Memories to have and to hold on matte or gloss. The digital revolution has all but killed this wonderous part of the photographic process by providing instant gratification on a 2.5-inch colour screen. Recapture the lo-fi wonder of photography in THE WORLD THROUGH A PLASTIC LENSE V2. Containing dreamy, light-leaked works from 10 Lomography devotees, this exhibition is like the slow food movement of the photography world. - JG
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: W
Keywords: Lomography, Photography, Blender Gallery, Free
The Whitebook Fashion Exhibition
WHAT
THEWHITEBOOK FASHION EXHIBITION
WHERE
GAFFA GALLERY, L1, RANDLE ST, SURRY HILLS
WHEN
OPENS THURS APR 24, 12PM-6PM
RUNS UNTIL MAY 6
HOW MUCH
FREE
Promoting emerging fashion designers and helping established ones keep up appearances must be hard work. But locally run 'thewhitebook' isn't even breaking a fashionable sweat as they move onto bigger and better things - their first exhibition. Expect to see newcomers such as Charmaine Baltis, Smena, Mwasi Kitoko, Ghost & Lola and Alexi Freeman show the goods. So while RAFW is raging on the other end of town you can step back from the madness and see the kids that will be down at Circular Quay in years to come. Nice. - KB
Event: Launch
Stimulus: W
Keywords: The Whitebook, Gaffa Gallery
My Disco
WHAT
MY DISCO
WHERE
OXFORD ART FACTORY, 34 OXFORD ST, DARLINGHURST
WHEN
8PM
HOW MUCH
10 + B/F FROM MOSHTIX
Reductive art-rock trio My Disco continue to distil the drums-guitar setup to its essence with PARADISE - a new album of unsettling, hyper-disciplined, one-or-two-note dancing drills. They don't get to Sydney nearly enough so make sure you don't miss them or it could be a while between drinks. - MG
Event: Bands
Stimulus: A
Keywords: Oxford Art Factory, My Disco
Now that the cold-and-flu season is well and truly upon us, so too is an influx of cold-and-flu remedies. Be it ginger, garlic or even cod liver oil; everyone has a suggestion.
Talk to anyone from the pre-Codral days, they’ll tell you that the hot toddy is the only solution to a case of the sniffles. That was until Toddy hopped onto the scene with their decidedly warm yet aesthetically pleasing pyjamas, singlets, leggings and long johns that by virtue of making sure you don’t get cold - also make sure you don’t get a cold. To keep you in fine health we’ve got two singlets, dress, short and legging combos to give away. To be in the running just tell us the following…
This week’s question:
What is the best way to cure a cold?
a) Drink right through it
b) Stay in bed and feel sorry for yourself
c) Drink hot toddies
d) Wear Toddy PJs
To be in the running send your answer AND postal address to win@twothousand.com.au. Winners will be notified by email. NOTE: Subscriber only entry. Not a subscriber? No sweat. Sign up here.
TwoThousand is a weekly snapshot of Sydney's subculture, fired by email into the loving arms of people who realise that the best things in life are often hard to find. It is compiled by an amorphous gaggle of writers, stylists, designers and photographers who all like huddling under that big umbrella we like to call creativity. Without editorial independence TwoThousand has nothing. All editorial you read is featured because it's worth it - not because it's paid for.
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