Archive for the ‘Melbourne’ Category
April 24, 2011
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
All around the world Comic Book shops give away comics and have extra specials on this day – and there’s no catch! Walk in to a local comic store and walk out with free comics from a wide range of publishers and writers!!! It seems like utter madness, and so it may be, but it’s madness in your favour!
Quite a few Melbourne stores participate every year, so use this handy locator to find the closest participating store to you
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/fcbd_global.asp
here’s a list of free comics! You really can’t go wrong, so get out there, grab some free schnizzle and get your comic on!
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/comics.asp
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February 25, 2011
One of the most remarkable new establishments I’ve had the pleasure of setting both feet inside, the marvels of Melbourne’s Wunderkammer not withstanding, is The Magic Lantern.
Wall to wall oddities related to tricks and treats of an older age: magic, optical illusions, cardboard theatres, puppets – imagine a time before TV, before DVDs, before gaming, where amusement was only to be found in the head, on paper and in actions… these are the imaginative tools used to build a sense of the surreal, the infinite, the stuff of dreams. A magic lantern was itself a pre-20th century optical trick, the first projector, perhaps it could be said, so that pretty much infers the interest and scope of this store.
The Magic Lantern is replete with such weapons against a rainy day and a drab room, so grab some candle-lamps, don a frilly frock and take your imagination away with fairies, gypsies, devils, conjurers and the wonders of the play….
Details:
155 Brunswick St
FitzroyMelbourneAustralia
Open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
http://www.magiclanternstudio.com
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February 16, 2011
Not your ordinary garage sale, this is being hosted by some of Melbourne’s music luminaries:
Mark Harwood of infamous experimental record store Synaesthesia, the Laser King himself Robin Fox and many more. Even if you’re not in the market for bits, this curious assortment can’t help but titillate the mind and the wallet. See you there!
see FB entry for pic of the warehouse door
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/event.php?eid=201467413203763
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Warehouse in the middle of the street (see photo for entrance)
Sedgman St
Brunswick, Melbourne
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1 day record fair / garage sale / gathering featuring stalls from Synaesthesia, Round & Round, Sunshine and Grease, The house of Robin Fox + various books and other oddities. Free entry, there will be a bar, dj’s etc… |
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November 29, 2010
Moonee Ponds is not the first place you’d expect to find a gothic clothing store: and particularly one specialising in Steampunk and Gothic Lolita! But lo! There it is! Their motto is ‘making fashion affordable again’ and this mother-daughter team up are making a lot of their own clothes instore. You know what that means? Potentially unique pickups!! Huzzah!
Further information about current stock can be found on their Facebook – they don’t currently have a website which is a little bit of an inconvenience. Meanwhile, you’ll just have to get a tram down Mt Alexander Road and see for yourself! :D They stock design for men and women.
Details: 559 Mt Alexander Road
Moonee Ponds, Australia, 3039
- Phone: 93757088
- Open: Tues – Sun:
- 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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November 10, 2010
From Outre’s website…
I was privileged to meet Vali Myers not once but three times: Once at an exhibition of her work, once in her divine studio in the Nicholas Buiding, and once at Degraves Coffee, where she was a relatively frequent customer. Vali represented, and represents a unique vision as an artist, and as a woman – and a human – she had charisma, charm, vision and drive and never seemed afraid of the perception of others. She ran an animal sanctuary in Italy, romanced philosophers in Paris, and finally settled in Melbourne where she produced remarkable works of art for the remainder of her remarkable life. I can’t stress enough how worthwhile it would be to see the exhibition, the films and of course this new book on the wonderful Ms Myers. Info below.
November 2010 – Vali Myers “Lady of the Beasts”
Outré Gallery is extremely honoured to be working closely with the Vali Myers’ Trust on a new book on the life and art of Vali Myers slated for 2011
The book will feature paintings, drawings, photographs from Vali’s personal archive, diary excerpts and essays by experts and friends.
As a prelude to this release, we are holding an exhibition of new prints, rare prints and original artworks at our Melbourne Gallery. We anticipate having interesting guests from all over the world coming to this gala event. Original artworks will not be for sale.
Vali Myers “Lady of the Beasts”
Opening Friday 12 November 2010, 7pm
(Melbourne Gallery)
RSVP for the opening night here
exhibition runs until 24 November 2010
PLUS SPECIAL FILM SCREENING
Vali Myers Films ACMI November 19th 2010, 7-9pm
“Out of all the films The Tightrope Dancer’s the one that really got me” Vali Myers
Acclaimed director Ruth Cullen will present her 2 films about the artist Vali Myers – The Tightrope Dancer and its sequel Painted Lady at a one off special screening at Melbourne’s ACMI cinema. This is a rare opportunity to see these cult favourites.
Full Paying $14 / Concession $11
To book, call the ACMI Box Office (03) 8663 2583
Please contact us if you would like to receive email notifications with further information about the book and event…
Media enquiries here.
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October 27, 2010
It may not be often that you get a hankering for some Oompah … or for that matter a Falco fix… but if you do have those moments where you want to get your lederhosen on – this is the night for you. I personally have a weakness for Neue Deutsche Welle, and will be attending this night mit gusto (and bratwurst)…
In the words of the organisers of Schuss In Schwarze:
It’s a great night of tunes and dancing! Everything from Kraut rock, to Ska, Powerpop, Reggae, Punk, Neue Deutsche Welle, 60s Beat, Mod and plenty of the newest music from the German Speaking World! Drink, dance, be merry! Enjoy the best Gluehwein this side of the Yarra!
Schuss in Schwarze has been going for over a year now, and happens monthly at Willow Bar, 222 High Strasse, Northcote.
Join their Facebook Group to see upcoming dates as they’re announced…
and don’t forget – no matter what the weather – to say YES to the Gluhwein..
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September 28, 2010
Better late than never, is every fiend’s cry as they hunt for that last brain/victim/rat/virgin before the dawn. And so say I, bumping into the spooky Melbourne Horror Film Society so late in 2010′s shadow.
But there are still films to be seen at 1000 pound bend before the year is out, and a perfectly meritorious idea to get ghoulish in long spring nights. They have membership details at their website, and a programme of films for 2010.
They also have a facebook page.
Goretastic times ahead!
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August 30, 2010
Too late to prime you for Joss Whedon’s flying visit to Melbourne for Writers’ Festival, I can only hope you were able to find that choice morsel on your own… but for Whedonverse devotees now feeling short of a Buffy Bonding session, fear not!
Melbourne has its own semi-official Whedon Fan Club in The Melbourne Browncoats.
Their website describes the following:
Welcome to the new home of the Melbourne Browncoats! This is a place for fans of Joss Whedon’s television series “Firefly” and movie “Serenity”, as well as other projects involving cast and crew of the Whedonverse.
For the past few years, we’ve been building a Browncoat community under the banner of Browncoats Downunder. And we’ve had a blast! Hosting pub nights, supporting the annual “Can’t Stop the Serenity” charity events and running a Browncoat Booth at local conventions.
And there’s more fun to come! We’re getting back to our roots and focusing on meeting local people at local events, hence the refinement in our group’s name.
We invite you to poke around the site, check out photos of our past activities and learn about what we’re up to next. And if you find you want more, why not join us? This is an all inclusive group, and there are no fees to join. Just come along to events which take your fancy, join us on Twitter and meet some of the wonderful folk that make up Melbourne’s Browncoat community.
Twitter: @MelbBrowncoats
Facebook: Melbourne Browncoats
As you can imagine, the Whedon Visitation was possibly the zenith of 2010′s Browncoat activities, but there will be plenty requiring a serious debrief and withdrawal-redressing any time soon, so check out their facebook/twitter/website and, if you find yourself amongst the saddened Serenity set – join on up!
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August 25, 2010
Worn Wild
The Alternative Designers Market
Harajuku meets Camden Markets -
Aussie style!
Next Melbourne Date:
Sunday 5th September 2010
Time: 1pm-6pm
Cost: $5.00 entry
Venue: Mercat Cross Hotel
456 Queen St Melbourne, Victoria Australia
(opp Queen Vic Markets)
Worn Wild is a bi-annual event held in March the weekend after the long weekend & as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week the first weekend of September. Showcasing the best of Melbourne’s underground & alternative designers with select interstate guests. Fashion, jewelry, hair artistry, accessories & body art for rockers, ravers, queers, punks, cyberpunks, goths, hippies, metalheads, emos, lolitas, clubbers, fans of corsetry & burlesque & general street-stylin’.
For customers & industry buyers “Worn Wild” is the one-stop shop for all styles alternative. It’s a chance to see the full range of products on offer from each designer, try on items you have only ever seen on the net or order a custom-made design. You’ll be amazed at the huge diversity and volume of products on show.
If it’s jewellery you’re after Worn Wild will be showcasing a stunning variety adorned with feathers, flowers, cameos, beads, ribbons & steel from the romanticly elegant to the more chunky, industrial & masculine in design. There are hair accessories too in the form of cyber lox & hair additions, rockabilly & skull clips, voodoo combs, lolita headpieces & fascinators to name a few.
You’ll find plenty of individualistic & unique couture – corsets, street wear, occasion wear & club styles that can be custom ordered or off the rack, one offs and standard stock. Our unique designers are less likely to be influenced by the latest season’s looks, hemlines, celebrities or new blacks!
But it’s not just about clothing and accessories, Worn Wild is committed to bringing to its audience products and services which influence every aspect of alternative lifestyle. There’s artwork, bags, manchester or perhaps you’d fancy a new hairdo?
Worn Wild is the first show of its kind in Australia. It’s a hotspot for all genres of alternative design and portfolios some of the most innovative wearable art forms as well as the most exciting ‘niches’ in the underground of fashion.
Finally there is a captivating and high energy event that does more than just put fashion on show.
Presented by GeoMythik / Starseeded Productions with fashion shows, performance, discounts, music, food service & full bar! Be there early to plot your course and take advantage of our specials.
Are you interested in being on our database?
You’ll receive all the latest news and top-secret information about our discounts, shows etc
Email us at wornwild@starseededproductions.com with the header ‘E-List’ and we’ll add you to our bulletin group.
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August 16, 2010
It is pretty evident that many of you who would like to contact Peril Underground aren’t sure how to do so. Obviously their phone number is in my post. But if you prefer the Power Of Teh Interwebs they have a facebook page here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Melbourne-Australia/Peril-Underground/86778481796
Please address any queries about stock, opening hours, consignments, clothes, music, tattoos…etc etc direct to Peril Underground via the Facebook page or phone number…
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