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What:
Les Cahiers Purple ed. Elein Fleiss (English Version)
Where:
Oxford Street Newsagency and other good news agencies
How much:
$37.50
Related links:
FOCO Interview with Elein Fleiss
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| | ‘Niche' magazines generally refer to topic-specific titles about cars, interiors, fashion, pets, helicopters, or pets flying helicopters in amazing fashion. This kind of niche is for people that know what they want and don't want to have to look too hard to find it.
Then, thankfully, there is the other kind of niche publication, like Les Cahiers Purple, which is much harder to find and is about an approach to content and not just the content itself. Les Cahiers Purple is about everything, written, photographed and illustrated in a way that makes it far from just anything. | | As the extension of Purple Journal, and the diversion away from Purple Fashion, Les Cahiers Purple has the subtlety, sophistication and poetry expected from Editor-in-chief Elein Fleiss. By embracing the global through highlighting the local, exploring overlooked elements of the everyday like ‘hard work', and articulating craftsmanship and passion through unexpected profiles, Les Cahiers Purple speaks a secret language for those who will listen - and, in case you were wondering, that language isn't just French. By Chris Barton | | | | | | | 
What:
Pop Crimes / (I Know) A Girl Called Johnny Who:
Rowland S. Howard
Where:
OAF, 38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
When:
Thur 22 Oct, 8pm On:
Liberation Music
Win:
We have two albums and two double passes to give away. To enter, email win@twothousand.com.au with your name, phone number, address and the subject line 'smoking with girls'.
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| | On Pop Crimes, Rowland S. Howard's second solo album, there is a level of considered restraint present. There is a tension that runs throughout. It appears as a wire pulled so taut that it would be dangerous if it were to be released.
And that is the beauty of this album. The interplay between the classic pop stylings of the songs and their darker underbelly. The danger presents itself almost as much in what is absent as in what is on display. | | Howard expounds upon traditional rock n roll themes like love, religion and loss, across a series of songs that take their cue from such diverse sources as 60s girl groups to spaghetti westerns. The result is an album that is at times achingly beautiful, sneeringly sinister, and indignantly sexy but always it remains intelligent and visceral. By Douglas Lance Gibson | | | | | | | 
What:
Mag Nation Where:
155 King St, Newtown When:
Mon-Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Thur-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm Contact:
9516 0202
Win:
Thanks to Mag Nation we have one copy of Apartamento to give away. To enter, email win@twothousand.com.au with the subject line 'I'm saving myself for Mag Nation'. View map
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| | Gone are the days of skulking sheepishly in the back corner of a newsagency when you want to read for free. Mag Nation respects your right to loiter. In fact, they encourage it with an unlimited reading time policy, comfy chairs and free wireless.
They have a very healthy understanding of how people operate, you see, and concede that magazines are perhaps not an absolute necessity of life. So, where some vendors might view themselves as in competition with, say, other shops, Mag Nation understands that it's actually things like sex, Sunday afternoon picnics and Facebook that are their real rivals. So they aim to make your experience there as enjoyable as possible. | | Following in the footsteps of its Melbourne and Kiwi brothers, the Sydney store will carry about 4000 niche titles over the course of a year, and there are plans in the works for a cafe around Christmas time.
All evidence points to awesome. And, according to their website, "All the girls who work at Mag Nation are gorgeous. All the boys have big schlongs." By Alice Fenton | | | | | | | 
What:
Christopher Hanrahan, The Seeker Where:
Sarah Cottier Gallery, 3 Neild Ave, Paddington When:
Opens Fri Oct 23, 6pm-8pm
Runs until Nov 14 How much:
Free Contact:
9356 3305 or mail@sarahcottiergallery.com
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| | If you've ever seen the Disney film Holes, you will know that Sigorney Weaver can be downright frightening and digging a hole builds character. You will also know that if you find something interesting in the dug hole, you get a day off. It's a similar story with Christopher Hanrahan's artwork (minus scary Sigorney). | | Put simply, Hanrahan's sculptures are made of holes. They are cavities transporting light, they are containers containing emptiness. Holes are punched out of plywood to make humorous yet belittling phrases, whist tangible objects are constructed to make negative space. This is an exhibition of fascinating emptiness, in which nothing is fashioned into a whole lot of something. Witnessing Hanrahan's process of creation is a character building experience, and more than worthy of a day off. By Sinisa Mackovic |  | | | | | | | 
What:
Astro Boy
When:
In cinemas now
Watch Trailer:
Here
Win:
Thanks to Hoyts, we have 5 dbls! To enter, email win@twothousand.com.au with the subject line ‘I've got machine guns in my butt'
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| | The 1980s cartoon series based on Osamu Tezuka's manga was one of my formative pop-cultural experiences. I remember it being quite dark and existential. That, and Astro would regularly drop from the sky like a stone, moaning, "My energyyyy..." I've had mobiles with better battery life.
This plasticky CGI retelling gives Astro an improved power source - a mysterious blue bauble. In futuristic Metro City, grief-stricken Ministry of Science roboticist Dr Tenma (Nicolas Cage) creates a replica of his dead son Toby (Freddie Highmore) against the advice of his colleague, Dr Elefun (Bill Nighy). It goes predictably pear-shaped, and on the earth's garbage-strewn surface the rejected android tries to fit in with a pack of orphans led by Cora (Kristen Bell). But he must deal with crafty robot circus ringmaster Ham Egg (Nathan Lane) and the vote-hungry President Stone (Donald Sutherland). | | It's packed efficiently with action and plot, but Astro Boy rings somewhat hollow. Humankind's callous abuse of robots, and Astro's horror at discovering he is one, are oddly glossed over, and there's little emotional engagement or dramatic tension in Astro's quest to belong. However, he does have machine guns in his butt. By Mel Campbell | | | | | | | 
What:
Richard Nicoll: Linder Sterling Prints
Where:
Lands End, 205 Glenmore Rd, Paddington
When:
In store now
How much:
Linder 'eye print silk tee dress' $1032
Contact:
9331 2656
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| | It's funny what stops us, makes us raise an eyebrow and think about a person.
In the case of Linder Sterling, four healthy facts brought her to our attention. This best friend of Morrissey dressed a great Buzzcock's record sleeve with one of her neo-nude collages, co-produced a zine (The Secret Public) with punk journalist Jon Savage, and was involved in post punk jazz experimentalist group, Ludus, at the height of the 80s mutiny. | | It's a chaotic timeline but a rich and rough tapestry. Reared in the mid 50s, she's used the world of pop culture as her gallery since. This lady is now vintage herself, yet notably extant.
Her latest co-production is with British born, Australian raised designer Richard Nicoll, who worked closely with Marc Jacobs at Vuitton. This duo blends her DIY vintage erotic collages with his conservative constructions and fine fibres. The result is a collection that marries artisan pop culture with fine art and stems from the rich, black depths of punk. By Lisa Lerkenfeldt |  | | | | | | | 
What:
Doctor Pong Where:
1a Burton St, Darlinghurst When:
Tues - Sun, lunch to late How much:
Beers from $7, wine from $7/$22, food from $14 View map
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| | Sup, Burton Street? Oh nothing, just opening another bar. First we had Pocket, then The Pond arrived the other week, and now we have Doctor Pong. Occupying the spacious, airy room that was once Chicane, Doctor Pong wholly embraces the unfussy concept of the Berlin original - on a larger scale. Huge open windows look across the outdoor street seating, while inside is dominated by a ping-pong table, decks, rows of 'Chesterfields' and a dining area. If that description sounds sparse, it's because it should be - little has been done to the bare concrete of the space, and in this case less is more. | | The ad-hoc feel is heightened by beers served in keg-party red cups, an affectation I thoroughly endorse, and hand-written coasters. The wine list is kind of limited, but is a very affordable option, especially in a place that's actively taking the bullshit out of drinking. Happy hour, which nets you 2-4-1 beers, is currently on 'til as late as they feel (ie enough people are in), so all early adopters will be rewarded. All up it's a successful recipe in a prime spot, so there's no reason why Doctor Pong's 'beer, beats and ping-pong' philosophy shouldn't catch on. By Alex Vitlin | | | | | | | 
What:
Korean Ginseng Bathhouse
Where:
L1/224 Victoria St, Potts Point When:
9am-10pm, daily How much:
$40 for the baths only, more for massages Contact:
9356 3477 View map
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| | There are few social situations in life that not only encourage exposing your rude bits, but insist upon it. Public baths and orgies rank among them. Fun-cushions and tatas, thunderboxes and lightning rods, front bums and baby arms, you name it, they've got it. You might want to put that out of your mind when you visit however. A pimp could sit on you - it's that close to Kings Cross' main drag - so the last thing you want to think about is someone else's butt. | | The bathhouse has recently ditched the ginseng in favour of gentrification - think downlights, artfully chipped sandstone blocks, and an overwhelming smell not unlike hippy pajamas. The only thing vaguely Korean is all the Korenglish, ("a staff could be helped!") dotting the lockers. Still, nothing beats whipping out what your mama gave you, and using someone else's towels and shampoos. Except for, maybe, an orgy. Head one block over for that. By Angela Bennetts |  | | | | | | | | What:
FTW Fundraiser Party
Where:
Club 77, 77 William St, Kings Cross
When:
Thur Oct 22, 8pm
How much:
$10 entry | | Description:
Late night shopping at 77. Dirty. Somehow good. FTW are making it happen with a fundraiser party to preview their upcoming collection and drum up the finance to produce the goods. With limited-edition designs as well as old favourites up for sale, explore this wonderland of visual art, textiles and installation, with entertainment from Lost Animal, Dominic Talarico and Whores. - JP | | | What:
Oz Film vs. Oz Audience Forum
When:
Thur 22 Oct, 6.30pm
Where:
Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington
How Much:
$5 | | Description
Everyone's banging on about the state of the Australian film industry. Rachel Ward calls it ‘fragile', but the fact is that Aussie films are flailing due to lack of support. Now's your chance to make a difference, or at least have a say, at the Metro Screen Oz Film vs. Oz Audience forum. Watch esteemed Australian film critic Andrew Urban and a panel full of industry heavyweights (including Margaret Pomeranz and the aforementioned Rachel Ward) tackle controversies while being poked and provoked. - SR | | | What:
Oh Mercy, Washington and Canvas Kites
Where:
OAF, 38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
When:
Fri Oct 23, 8pm
How much:
$19.90 here
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You heard it here first! The croon is back, but not as we know it. Bing might be long gone, but Melbourne band Oh Mercy are here this weekend speaking sweet 60s-style fuzz and jangle - with a little harmonica thrown in for good measure. Standing in for Martin and Sinatra are Washington and Canvas Kites, who balance deep vocals with popped backing. Tell your friends. - Us | | | What:
Some Type of Wonderful
Where:
China Heights Gallery, 257 Crown St, Darlinghurst
When:
Opens Fri Oct 23, 6.30pm
Runs until Oct 28, Sat-Wed, 12pm-5pm
How much:
Free | |
Description:
If you find the use of comic sans or stretching the shit out of fonts offensive, and believe beautiful type makes the world a better place, then read on. Lifelounge celebrate the visual language of typography by inviting twelve prominent designers/artists/illustrators to interpret a different month of the year for Some Type of Wonderful. With typographic responses from the likes of Jonathan Zawada, Mario Hugo and Seb Lester, it would be hard not to see the light. - JP
| | | What:
The Duke and the King
Where:
Notes Live, 75 Enmore Rd, Newtown
When:
Fri Oct 23, 7pm
How Much:
$38.50 from here | | Description:
I can't quite put my finger on The Duke and the King. It's not folk. It's not soul. I'd call it 'foul' but for the fact that it's not. Every time I listen to it, I drift into an acoustic haze until my leg jerks involuntarily and I realise I'm dancing. Then, the bass and drums drip unexpectedly away; suddenly I'm boogying inappropriately. It's a roller-coaster, but roller-coasters are fun. Be you a lovesick puppy or a booty-shaking fiend, you should get in on the ride. - DZ | | | What:
Chippendale Food for the Future Fair
Where:
Kensington St, Chippendale
When:
Sat Oct 24, 10am-4pm
How much:
Free to roam + coin for goods | | Description:
'Food for the future' makes me think tinned goods sealed in a vault underground. The reality is a sun splashed community fair celebrating earth-prolonging ways. A bounty of workshops, talks and demonstrations mean that in one day you can cover slow food, practical eco practices, gardening, art, recycled fashion and knitting. So you can learn, pocket some local organic produce or just relax on a haystack. - CB | | | What:
World Riderz Fundraiser
Where:
Deus Cafe, Deus Ex Machina, 98-104 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown
When:
Tues Oct 27, 6.30pm-10.30pm
How much:
$85 | | Description:
A little part of me is crushed when bikies do nice things. I like my gangsters tattooed, my dealers ruthless and my clumsy stereotypes hard and shiny like brand new knuckle-dusters. So it gets all up in my grill to see these two darling Frenchmen revving up for a marathon charity ride from Sydney to Paris. The pair will zoom across cultures and continents on a four-month adventure to raise funds for chronic kidney disease, and they're kicking off with a fundraiser featuring wine, pastry and goodwill. - JB |  | | | | | | | 
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| | Ace web designers The Golden Grouse (formerly The Barking Sparrows) wanted to get organised, but were frustrated with the crappy, corporate wall calendars on offer, so they decided to design their own. What they came up with was Maxihuge, a 1m x 70cm, easy-to-read, nice-to-look-at monthly wall calendar, which can easily be assigned a month via a set of handsome stickers, then filled with exciting plans for world domination. We have six of these on the wall in our studio now and YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE HOW ORGANISED WE ARE!
In an efficient-yet-cheeky blue-on-white, the Maxihuge comes in a roll of twelve (which coincidentally makes up a whole year!) with a set of stickers and a pack of super-strong magnets to affix to a wall of your choice, for only $59. Now you can plan ahead for the security guard's days off. Buy Maxihuge HERE! Or win a set of twelve from us. To enter, just answer the following question:
| | This week's question: Maxihuge
a) is named after Max's many achievements
b) is bigger than the Minihuge but not as big as the Gigantihuge
c) will let me skip January if I damn well want
d) is the Toecutter's official destruction planner of choice
Send your answer, name and mailing address to win@twothousand.com.au. Winners will be notified by email. Subscriber only entry! Not a subscriber? It's free you willies! Sign up here. | | | | | | | 
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