Keyword results: Paddington
Blubird
You know that moment when you realise you're out of your depth in a conversation? I just had one. No, we weren't discussing Deleuze or dissecting a horrible divorce, we were talking jeans.
I went in confident: "Yeah, jeans. Jeans are great! I have a few pairs actually. Wear them on my legs sometimes.
Cupcake on a stick
I was never allowed toffee apples when I was a kid, and Peter Combe was always rubbing my face in it with his ode to the dentist's nemesis. I guess ever since I've had a hang-up about sugary treats on a pole.
Enter the cupcake on a stick. Primrose Bakeshop has driven a stake through the heart of the ubiquitous cupcake and serves them up at the Paddington markets every Saturday.
Max Creasy, Emidio Puglielli, Roberta Thornley, Naomi White
If your eye has ever caught a glint of sun refracting off a water glass on your desk (or you've ever read Mike Mills' essay on 'light' for Cosmic Wonder Free Press), then you'll know the enigmatic aura objects can expel. Four emerging artists exercise their powers in constructing and capturing the atmospheres of objects via photography.
Lover Jumble Sale
What:
Lover Jumble Sale
Where:
Paddington RSL (upstairs, all ages), 220-323 Oxford St, Paddington
When:
Sat Feb 13, 9am-5pm
How much:
Up to 75% off
Win:
One of two $100 vouchers. To enter, email win@twothousand.com.au with the subject 'Hello, I love you'
Description:
Hi, I almost peed my pants when I found out about the Lover Jumble Sale. They've got samples and bits and pieces on sale, but also things from their Sacred Hearts College and White Moon Rising collections. At up to 75% off! Weee! Even their good-bum-and-boob swimmers are on sale.
Event: Sales
Stimulus: Cheap Treasure
Frida Hyvönen
What:
Frida Hyvönen
Where:
Paddington Uniting Church, Paddington
When:
Thur Feb 11, doors 7pm
How much:
$27 +BF from here
Win:
A dbl pass. To enter email win@twothousand.com.au with the subject line "Hee-Vo-Nen"
Description:
It's taken Guy Blackman a long time to convince Swedish pop goddess Frida Hyvönen (Hee-Vo-Nen) to come out here and play a show. Even though we have never heard of her, Frida is a household name in Sweden and has a 24 hour armed guard of drummers and soaring back-up vocalists. Her latest album Silence is Wild has been out on Chapter for a while and now, thanks to GB's phone manner and powers of persuasion, we will finally be able to hear it live.
Event: Music
Stimulus: A
Romance Was Born Concept Store - Closing Sale!
What:
Romance Was Born Concept Store - Closing Sale!
When:
Sat Jan 23 - Sun Jan 31
Where:
2A, 2-16 Glenmore Rd, Paddington
How much:
50% off
Description:
If you entered Romance Was Born's oceanic concept store, turned pink at the price of things, and blamed it on sea sickness, you'll be pleased to know that all embrassment will cease now. All stock will available for less! For 48 hours! A salty 50% less! Go buy that barnacled dream dress.
Event: Sales
Stimulus: A
Pearl's Dream, Romance Was Born concept store
I once dreamt that I caught a shooting star, which was nice and all, but what I really want is an underwater dream. I bet they're loaded with meaning. You know, really deep. Never mind, as Romance Was Born are opening an oceanic concept store, Pearl's Dream, to follow on from their most recent collection, 'Doilies and Pearls, Oysters and Shells'.
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