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Rescue Dawn
Werner Herzog finds another human mystery that would be hard to credit, were it not for the sense of reality he creates.
Velvet Revolver
Gig preview: Age hasn't wearied Slash, rock's most distinctive guitarist. Well, not much.
Tegan & Sara
Gig preview: It's OK to be irritable on a world tour if it's with your twin, discover Canada's Tegan and Sara.
Into the Wild
Sean Penn's directing career has been moving towards a major statement and this powerful, poignant film could be it.
Beowulf
High-tech meets high camp in this strangely compelling gorefest based on the Old English epic poem.
Pizzeria e Cucina
An ambitious Italian menu mingles with an Aussie beach vibe at this popular eatery.
Who Do You Think You Are?
A fascinating, fast-moving exploration of genealogy starring well-known Brits.
Wild Provence
A tour of the lavender fields makes one wonder just how wild this Provence is going to get.
Verde
The drinks are served with a splash of theatre and the setting is glamorous but the music is beige.
Mocean Underground
Vintage fixtures give the place an agreeably louche and familiar feel, like an upscale bachelor pad.
This week's highlights
Our critics' picks
Ever After Theatre Company
This theatre troupe, comprising 13 youngsters with intellectual disabilities, will present Shakespeare's The Tempest to coincide with the International Day Of People With A Disability. The group is attempting to raise $25,000 to keep running next year. Tuesday, December 4, 7-8pm, Leichhardt Town Hall, corner Marion and Flood streets, 9555 8988, donation.
Village Family Christmas Concerts
Sydney is ushering in Christmas with a string of picnics, decoration-making, sausages and Santa. Expect carols, entertainment and animals courtesy of the RSPCA. Saturday, December 1, 6.30-8.30pm, Reg Bartley Oval, Waratah Street, Rushcutters Bay, 9265 9333, free.
Art In Motion
Art in Motion is a Hewlett-Packard concoction. British hip-hop
experimenters Coldcut, American DJ Nu-Mark and Germany's
Pfadfinderei will be there. Thursday, December 6, 7.30pm-1am,
The Forum, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park, register for tickets
through
www.hpinteraction.com, free.
Foggy Fundraiser
See Peabody, Todd Sparrow and a rare reunion between Jamie Hutchings and Ben Fletcher of Bluebottle Kiss. Money from the concert will go to a local Sydney musician battling lymphoma. Saturday, December 1, 5pm-midnight, Hopetoun Hotel, 416 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, www.nonzero.com.au, $15.
Dulwich Hill Street Fair
A street fair complete with a ventriloquist, belly-dancing, sound art, balloon sculpture and the NSW Police Band, as will the usual festival stalls. Sunday, December 2, 10am-4pm, Marrickville Road and Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill, www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au, free.
Designtech
The pick of high school design - 26 of the best projects from the HSC - will feature in this exhibition. Highlights include a no-grip cup and an interchangeable surfboard. December 3-March 2, 10am-5pm, Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, www.powerhousemuseum.com, $10/$6.
Design 07
The graduate show from design students at the University of Technology, Sydney, includes work already snatched up by Silverchair in Newcastle and Alexander McQueen in London. The show includes industrial and interior design as well as fashion. December 5-8, 10am-4pm, UTS Tower Building, 1 Broadway, Ultimo, www.educ.dab.uts.edu.au, free.
Weekend Away Ideas
Little Wales
Multiple couples might not agree but Bruce Elder thinks this
cottage is perfect for lazy days.
A perfect little highland fling
Simon Webster finds a surprisingly bohemian retreat in East
Kangaloon.
