Events

Lamp shades have always been tacky, especially those mouldy smelling 70’s shades you find at ol’ Nanna’s house. Staring at them can make time stand still, for ever and ever. We are all about the future now, fuck the 70’s and fuck olive green. It’s 2010 and we need lamp shades that are modern and not only designed to make our homes look retro.
Posted 01-08-2010 by Camilla Bromann in Events, Melbourne

The girls at Grouse are always bringing out new and talented DJ’s for us ladies to have a boogie to. Last months Partline party turned back the time all the way to high school and into a debutante ball for this young pilgrim. This month the girls are putting on a Brazilian carnival with DJ Samar . Look out for bopping b-girl Melodee Maker and the headbanging heiress DJ Ann Ominous, who will be first on for the night.
Posted 01-05-2010 by Poppy Calhoun in Events, Melbourne

Villain is proud to announce Luke Feldman aka. SKAFFS live paintshow! Drop by the store this Friday December 18th and have a look at his new works, illustrated and animated. Pure good times and giveaways! -And it’s free of course!
What: Luke Feldman aka. SKAFFS show
Where: Villain (city store) 26 Jane Bell Lane QV (off Russell St or QV 3 Level)
When: Friday December 18th 2009
Damage: Nada
Posted 12-18-2009 by Camilla Bromann in Events, Melbourne

Brunswick oozes creativity and inspiration which is why The Brunswick Muse is the latest community project that aims to incorporate all sectors of our community by showcasing people’s talents in a welcoming environment.
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Posted 12-17-2009 by Dilja Thorpe in Food n Drink stuff, Good Stuff, Melbourne, Music Stuff

It’s that time of year again! That’s right, it’s time for the Sketch city crew to open up their doors and welcome the masses for a funkin’ gooood time! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted 12-16-2009 by Dilja Thorpe in Events, Melbourne, Sketch City

Ukranian born Miso has recreated her home town inside the four spacious walls of Gorker Gallery, Fitzroy. Using mixed mediums the installation has transformed the entire gallery into a compact little town, a realistic everyday scene that in it’s recreation becomes something very beautiful.
Posted by Tahnee Moore in Events, Melbourne

We came, we partied, they graphed and I photographed.
Melbourne’s beloved Sketch City family took their painty funshine upto Sydney’s High and Dry festival two weeks ago. ‘The not-for-profit festival is dedicated to developing, supporting and sustaining musical and artistic culture, and encouraging participation in everything possible.’ Congratulations to the organisers for creating such a wonderful festival.
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Posted 12-14-2009 by Poppy Calhoun in Events, Good Stuff, Sydney

Tango has been published almost annually by Cardigan Comics since 1997. Since the third issue, each number has had a sub-theme: ‘Love in Melbourne’, ‘Love and Death’, ‘Love and the Senses’, ‘Love and Sex’, ‘Love and Sedition’ and ‘Love and Food’.
Tango is a showcase for a range of Australian comic books. Each issue of Tango presents comic strip stories by experienced and emerging Australian comic book creators. The Tango project aims to promote and develop the world of Australian comic books.
Posted 12-09-2009 by Poppy Calhoun in Art stuff, Melbourne

Posted 12-07-2009 by Tahnee Moore in Events, Melbourne

The No Vacancy Artist’s Market is a one off chance to purchase unique creations from talented Melbourne designers and artists. The market aims to make Christmas shopping bearable – there’s only 20 or so quality stalls each offering unique art, clothing and jewellery that wouldn’t be caught dead in a Westfield centre. It’s happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at QV Square, check Facebook for more details.
Posted 12-04-2009 by Tahnee Moore in Events, Melbourne
Sydney’s very own Jason Howe heads south to Melbourne town this week bringing with him a collection of his animated artworks for exhibition at At Large Gallery. Jason Howe is an original member of the Sketch the Rhyme crew, a group of artists who calloborate speed drawing and freestyle rapping to bring their audiences a vibrant, aural and visually interactive performance. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Dilja Thorpe in Events, Melbourne



