"A low-calorie diet, even in people who are not obese, can lead to changes in metabolism and body chemistry that have been linked to better health and longer life, researchers are reporting. The findings lend support to the theory that eating less, long known to prolong life in rats and mice, may do the same for people by preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other diseases and by slowing ageing...
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/nutrition/eat-less-if-you-hunger-for-life/2006/04/12/1144521401601.html
art, design, web culture, ideas, inspiration, community, lifestyle, environment
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Joshn Agle aka SHAG exhibition - April
SHAG's "On the Shoulders of Giants" exhibition
"Out from Southern California Shag returns for his latest solo exhibition of original paintings with shows set for Melbourne and Sydney, both hosted by Outre Gallery. This time around Shag looks to the classics of art history and takes inspiration from some of his favourite paintings infusing them with his own playful twists and crisp style."
Outré Gallery, Melbourne: 249-251 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Saturday 22 April booksigning @ our Elizabeth St gallery 12-2pm
Melbourne Show Dates: 22 April to 23 May
Outré Gallery, Sydney: 13a Burton Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Sunday 30 April booksigning @ our Darlinghurst gallery 12-2pm
Sydney Show Dates: 29 April to 28 May
W: http://www.outregallery.com/browse.aspx?Category=59
Lucas Ihlein's Bilateral Petersham project
You can read Lucas Ihlein's Bilateral Petersham blog. He's the artist-in-residence in Petersham, Sydney, Australia during April and May.
W: http://www.squatspace.com/petersham/
W: http://www.squatspace.com/petersham/
Ben Lee, Pete Murray, and Alex Lloyd
Enjoying the music of Ben Lee, Pete Murray, Alex Lloyd a lot at the moment. Very optimistic, thoughtful, hopeful, happy kind of songs.
Ben Lee: Touring South Africa, States, Canada in April and May
http://www.ben-lee.com
Pete Murray: Touring Australia and New Zealand in April
http://www.petemurray.com
Lyrics for Opportunity
Alex Lloyd: Touring Australia in April and May
http://www:alexlloyd.com
Lyrics for Brand New Day
Ben Lee: Touring South Africa, States, Canada in April and May
http://www.ben-lee.com
Pete Murray: Touring Australia and New Zealand in April
http://www.petemurray.com
Lyrics for Opportunity
Alex Lloyd: Touring Australia in April and May
http://www:alexlloyd.com
Lyrics for Brand New Day
Supanova - Brisbane April 21-23
Supanova Pop Culture Expo features animation, comics, collectable cards, fantasy, sci-fi movie things and more.
Guests to the event include: John Schneider of Smallville and The Dukes of Hazzard, Richard Taylor of King Kong and Lord of the Rings, Patrick Kake of Chronicles of Narnia, and Chew Chan.
Where: RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane
W: http://www.supanova.com.au
Guests to the event include: John Schneider of Smallville and The Dukes of Hazzard, Richard Taylor of King Kong and Lord of the Rings, Patrick Kake of Chronicles of Narnia, and Chew Chan.
Where: RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane
W: http://www.supanova.com.au
Breath Palette toothpaste
Now you can have toothpaste other than the traditional mint flavour. Coming out of Japan, you've got 32 flavours to choose from including: kiwi fruit, green tea, tropical pineapple, sweet salt, pumpkin pudding and cola.
W: http://www.breathpalette.com
W: http://www.breathpalette.com
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Newtown Flicks Short Film Festival - April 15-17
"The 2006 Inaugural Newtown Flicks Short Film Festival invited submissions from all Sydney filmmakers for their annual short film competition.
The Festival will feature a screening of short films showcasing the talent of upcoming artists and forums exploring issues relevant to today’s industry."
New Theatre, 542 King St Newtown
For program and more info: http://www.newtownflicks.com.au
The Festival will feature a screening of short films showcasing the talent of upcoming artists and forums exploring issues relevant to today’s industry."
New Theatre, 542 King St Newtown
For program and more info: http://www.newtownflicks.com.au
Animation and visual effects talk - May 3
Lights, camera, magic! Exploring animation & visual effects
"The Australian animators behind Harry Potter and the goblet of fire, Will Gammon and Ian Cope from Rising Sun Pictures, will show how they helped to transform the fourth instalment of the Potter series into a box office hit. They’ll demonstrate their role in creating the look and development of the goblet of fire. This is the second event in the Library’s popular animation series.
When: Wednesday 3 May, 6 pm for 6.30 pm
Where: Metcalfe Auditorium, Macquarie Street Wing, State Library of NSW
Cost: $13.50 (booking required)
Hosted by Ian Brown, Australian Film Television & Radio School
W: http://www.atmitchell.com/Events/talks.cfm
"The Australian animators behind Harry Potter and the goblet of fire, Will Gammon and Ian Cope from Rising Sun Pictures, will show how they helped to transform the fourth instalment of the Potter series into a box office hit. They’ll demonstrate their role in creating the look and development of the goblet of fire. This is the second event in the Library’s popular animation series.
When: Wednesday 3 May, 6 pm for 6.30 pm
Where: Metcalfe Auditorium, Macquarie Street Wing, State Library of NSW
Cost: $13.50 (booking required)
Hosted by Ian Brown, Australian Film Television & Radio School
W: http://www.atmitchell.com/Events/talks.cfm
Monday, April 10, 2006
Dad of Kiwi internet whiz gives it up
"Kiwi economist Gareth Morgan, who pocketed $40.5 million when Fairfax bought his son's internet auction business last month, is giving away his share to charity...
"I haven't worked for money for ages, I work because I enjoy it," he said. "As long as you live within your means it almost doesn't matter what your salary is..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/04/04/1143916511997.html
"I haven't worked for money for ages, I work because I enjoy it," he said. "As long as you live within your means it almost doesn't matter what your salary is..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/04/04/1143916511997.html
Popcorn Taxi: The 'Craphound' and New Tech Guru Cory Doctorow
Debates The Digital Future + Q&A
Wednesday April 19th - 7:30pm - Greater Union Bondi Junction
"Popcorn Taxi is proud to present outspoken novelist, commentator and new-tech guru Cory Doctorow as he debates the future for filmmakers and media artists in this special event presented by Popcorn Taxi and the Australian Film Commission.
Doctorow asks where does Hollywood get off, "with its antiquated business model, in treating the media user as a criminal with their draconian copyright laws?...Such laws limit the creative possibilities for artists and users." What's the future for copyright ?
This is a must for media artists! Includes an interview and audience Q&A conducted by Marcus Gillezeau, filmmaker (Firelight) and a specialist in digital production technologies."
Admission: Free
W: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/Events.asp?Event_ID=443
Wednesday April 19th - 7:30pm - Greater Union Bondi Junction
"Popcorn Taxi is proud to present outspoken novelist, commentator and new-tech guru Cory Doctorow as he debates the future for filmmakers and media artists in this special event presented by Popcorn Taxi and the Australian Film Commission.
Doctorow asks where does Hollywood get off, "with its antiquated business model, in treating the media user as a criminal with their draconian copyright laws?...Such laws limit the creative possibilities for artists and users." What's the future for copyright ?
This is a must for media artists! Includes an interview and audience Q&A conducted by Marcus Gillezeau, filmmaker (Firelight) and a specialist in digital production technologies."
Admission: Free
W: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/Events.asp?Event_ID=443
Sony Tropfest: Best of the Rest - April 11, 12
See the premier screenings of 45 fantastic short-listed films entered into Sony Tropfest 2006.
At Greater Union, Westfield Bondi Junction at 7.30pm.
W: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/Events.asp?Event_ID=446
At Greater Union, Westfield Bondi Junction at 7.30pm.
W: http://www.popcorntaxi.com.au/Events.asp?Event_ID=446
Glebe markets
Went to the Glebe markets on Saturday. Haven't been for a while. So parked over at the Broadway shopping centre then we walked over. Saw a few more designers setting up stalls selling their t-shirts, cards, badges, bags etc.
Really liked the the CHMO items designed by Richard Ellard. Bought 3 badges for $5 from his stall. The badges I bought were of cute illustrated characters.
Frejj was a stall with 2 girls selling hand-made leather bags and purses. They told me some of the material used is from recycled leather clothing etc, and some of the material used is from new leather. They also design commissioned bags. The designs were really cool and funky.
Lunagraph - Ed Hughes was selling photographic prints and cards. His website says: "A lunagraph is an image created using moonlight instead of sunlight." There's a gallery section on his website that shows some of the images I saw at his stall. I like the mood captured in the photos - a kind of mystic, calm quality.
Also saw a cool t-shirt, skirt stall with really cool illustration designs on the garments. I think the label was called Ruby Red or something similar. Couldn't find a website for them.
Then had a quick look at Gleebooks, then browsed some magazines at the newsagent in Broadway. Ended up getting 'Monster Children' no. 11, and 'Dwell' magazine, april 06.
Then got a hot chocolate from Campos in Newtown (193 Missenden Rd). Love the interior of the place. Felt like we were in Copenhagen or somewhere again. The hot chocolate was yummy too.
CHMO: http://www.chmo.com.au/
Frejj: http://www.frejj.com
Lunagraph: http://www.lunagraph.com.au/
Really liked the the CHMO items designed by Richard Ellard. Bought 3 badges for $5 from his stall. The badges I bought were of cute illustrated characters.
Frejj was a stall with 2 girls selling hand-made leather bags and purses. They told me some of the material used is from recycled leather clothing etc, and some of the material used is from new leather. They also design commissioned bags. The designs were really cool and funky.
Lunagraph - Ed Hughes was selling photographic prints and cards. His website says: "A lunagraph is an image created using moonlight instead of sunlight." There's a gallery section on his website that shows some of the images I saw at his stall. I like the mood captured in the photos - a kind of mystic, calm quality.
Also saw a cool t-shirt, skirt stall with really cool illustration designs on the garments. I think the label was called Ruby Red or something similar. Couldn't find a website for them.
Then had a quick look at Gleebooks, then browsed some magazines at the newsagent in Broadway. Ended up getting 'Monster Children' no. 11, and 'Dwell' magazine, april 06.
Then got a hot chocolate from Campos in Newtown (193 Missenden Rd). Love the interior of the place. Felt like we were in Copenhagen or somewhere again. The hot chocolate was yummy too.
CHMO: http://www.chmo.com.au/
Frejj: http://www.frejj.com
Lunagraph: http://www.lunagraph.com.au/
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Redfern-Waterloo Tour of Beauty
"SquatSpace invites you on the
REDFERN-WATERLOO TOUR OF BEAUTY
BONUS tour! on bicycles!
As part of the ArtLanguage: Every Publishable Place exhibition at The Cross Art Projects, Sydney’s SquatSpace will be running another popular ‘Redfern Waterloo Tour of Beauty’, a bicycle tour of a number of Redfern-Waterloo’s housing, development and historical hotspots.
NB: There are a few *strictly limited* places on the SquatSpace minibus for those with reduced mobility or no bike – please book immediately and let us know if you will be needing minibus transport (bookings - email info@squatspace.com).
WHEN: 2 PM-6 PM, Sunday April 9th 2006
WHERE: Meet 2 PM sharp in front of the (ex) TNT towers on Lawson St Redfern.
Enquiries: 0422771092 or info@squatspace.com. NB: BYO Bicycle!
COST: FREE!
BOOKINGS: Please let us know if you are planning to come along on your bike, or if you need a seat in our little van: email info@squatspace.com
We will be posting up latest news, photos and stories from the tours on our new blog."
Squatspace Redfern-Waterloo Tour of Beauty: http://www.squatspace.com/redfern/
Squatspace blog: http://www.squatspace.com/blog/
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Design Services Seminar
"The NSW Department of State & Regional Development and Austrade have the great pleasure to invite professional designers, planners and architects to a morning of informative presentations on business opportunities in international markets and engaging stories by those who are selling Australian design overseas.
Hear from representatives of Futurebrand and BlueSky. Meet experts on the 'hottest' design markets in the world, and find out what Government assistance there is for exporters."
Event : Design Services Seminar
Date : 4/04/2006
Time : 9.00 am To: 1.00 pm
Venue : Powerhouse Museum, Coles Theatre, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, Sydney
Who should attend : Professional designers, planners and architects
Costs : This event is free
Registration : Please download the registration form and agenda for more information from the Austrade website.
Enquiries: Please contact NSW Department of State & Regional Development
Paul William-Smith: tel (02) 9338 6955 or Ellen Lintjens: tel (02) 9338 6781
Deadline : 30/03/2006
For Austrade services please contact : Austrade Direct
Tel: 13 28 78
Email: info@austrade.gov.au
W: http://www.austrade.gov.au/australia/layout/0,,0_S2-1_-2_-3_PWB110772402-4_-5_-6_-7_,00.html
Hear from representatives of Futurebrand and BlueSky. Meet experts on the 'hottest' design markets in the world, and find out what Government assistance there is for exporters."
Event : Design Services Seminar
Date : 4/04/2006
Time : 9.00 am To: 1.00 pm
Venue : Powerhouse Museum, Coles Theatre, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, Sydney
Who should attend : Professional designers, planners and architects
Costs : This event is free
Registration : Please download the registration form and agenda for more information from the Austrade website.
Enquiries: Please contact NSW Department of State & Regional Development
Paul William-Smith: tel (02) 9338 6955 or Ellen Lintjens: tel (02) 9338 6781
Deadline : 30/03/2006
For Austrade services please contact : Austrade Direct
Tel: 13 28 78
Email: info@austrade.gov.au
W: http://www.austrade.gov.au/australia/layout/0,,0_S2-1_-2_-3_PWB110772402-4_-5_-6_-7_,00.html
Monday, March 27, 2006
Going organic
Article in the SMH titled: 'Plenty to chew over' about the case for going organic. "If you're prepared to - or are preparing to - fork out the extra cash and go organic in your eating, it may be what you're not paying for that will do you the most good. Pesticides, for example..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/nutrition/plenty-to-chew-over/2006/03/22/1142703438648.html
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/nutrition/plenty-to-chew-over/2006/03/22/1142703438648.html
Shot in the dark wins Big Apple premiere
"AN Australian feature film made for $20,000 has been selected to screen at Robert De Niro's Tribeca film festival in New York.
Burke & Wills, a film made in Sydney's inner west by Matthew Zeremes, 24, and Oliver Torr, 27, will have its world premiere in New York on April 27..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/shot-in-the-dark-wows-em/2006/03/25/1143084061186.html
Burke & Wills, a film made in Sydney's inner west by Matthew Zeremes, 24, and Oliver Torr, 27, will have its world premiere in New York on April 27..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/shot-in-the-dark-wows-em/2006/03/25/1143084061186.html
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Residential tours of Architect designed houses
The Australian Architecture Association are running a number of tours in the coming months including the Residential Tours, Peter Tonkin's tour of Sydney, Philip Thalis tour of Sydney, the Glen Murcutt tour of Riversdale, Lawrence Nield’s tour of Sydney and more…
Residential Tours:
“Go inside some of the most interesting contemporary residential architecture in Sydney led by the architects including Phil Moore, Utz Sanby, Vivianne Marston, Mark Cashman, Tone Wheeler, Michael Mandl, Fergus Scott, Louise Nettleton, Andre Porebski, Chenchow Little, Innovarchi, William Smart. The last tour will focus solely on Durbach Block projects.”
When: Saturdays 29 April, 29 July, 14 October (architecture week), 25 November. Bus departs at 9.30am. Duration approx. 8 hours.
Where: Meet at Customs House, Loftus Street, Circular Quay
Cost: $150 includes lunch and bus travel. $120 for AAA members.
W: http://www.architecture.org.au/documents/aaa-tours-06-web.pdf
Residential Tours:
“Go inside some of the most interesting contemporary residential architecture in Sydney led by the architects including Phil Moore, Utz Sanby, Vivianne Marston, Mark Cashman, Tone Wheeler, Michael Mandl, Fergus Scott, Louise Nettleton, Andre Porebski, Chenchow Little, Innovarchi, William Smart. The last tour will focus solely on Durbach Block projects.”
When: Saturdays 29 April, 29 July, 14 October (architecture week), 25 November. Bus departs at 9.30am. Duration approx. 8 hours.
Where: Meet at Customs House, Loftus Street, Circular Quay
Cost: $150 includes lunch and bus travel. $120 for AAA members.
W: http://www.architecture.org.au/documents/aaa-tours-06-web.pdf
Metro Screen: Filmmaker's Studio (NSW)
"Metro Screen will launch the Filmmaker’s Studio this April, Thursday 20th.
The Filmmaker’s Studio provides Sydney’s filmmaking industry and community the chance to hear high profile screen industry professionals interviewed in our intimate studio environment. These well known industry professionals will be given the opportunity to screen their past works, discuss their craft, their personal journey through their career and answer questions from the audience. These events provide an excellent opportunity for an audience to gain insider knowledge and tips, and be inspired by those working successfully in the Australian screen industry.
The Filmmaker’s Studio is presented and MC’d by Andrew Urban. Andrew has 35 years experience as a journalist, he is a seasoned interviewer, feature writer and news reporter, having contributed regularly to The Australian, The Bulletin, Cinema Papers, and Qantas inflight magazine. Andrew is a published author and owner of Urban Cine File.
The Filmmaker’s Studio will run monthly until November. The venue for these events is Metro Screen’s Studio 1, Sydney Film Centre Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oatley Rd & Oxford St Paddington.
Our maximum capacity is 60 with an 18+ door policy. These studio events cater for emerging filmmakers and digital artists, those established in the industry who are keen to hear how to further develop their craft as well as film buffs and general moviegoers. Admission price is $15 for Metro Screen members and $20 for non-members and pre sale tickets are encouraged."
WHEN Commencing 20 April
WHERE Metro Screen’s Studio 1, Sydney Film Centre Paddington Town Hall, Paddington
For more information contact training@metroscreen.org.au
Source: Inside Film email: http://www.if.com.au/events/2006/03/24.html#item12558
W: http://www.metroscreen.org.au/
The Filmmaker’s Studio provides Sydney’s filmmaking industry and community the chance to hear high profile screen industry professionals interviewed in our intimate studio environment. These well known industry professionals will be given the opportunity to screen their past works, discuss their craft, their personal journey through their career and answer questions from the audience. These events provide an excellent opportunity for an audience to gain insider knowledge and tips, and be inspired by those working successfully in the Australian screen industry.
The Filmmaker’s Studio is presented and MC’d by Andrew Urban. Andrew has 35 years experience as a journalist, he is a seasoned interviewer, feature writer and news reporter, having contributed regularly to The Australian, The Bulletin, Cinema Papers, and Qantas inflight magazine. Andrew is a published author and owner of Urban Cine File.
The Filmmaker’s Studio will run monthly until November. The venue for these events is Metro Screen’s Studio 1, Sydney Film Centre Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oatley Rd & Oxford St Paddington.
Our maximum capacity is 60 with an 18+ door policy. These studio events cater for emerging filmmakers and digital artists, those established in the industry who are keen to hear how to further develop their craft as well as film buffs and general moviegoers. Admission price is $15 for Metro Screen members and $20 for non-members and pre sale tickets are encouraged."
WHEN Commencing 20 April
WHERE Metro Screen’s Studio 1, Sydney Film Centre Paddington Town Hall, Paddington
For more information contact training@metroscreen.org.au
Source: Inside Film email: http://www.if.com.au/events/2006/03/24.html#item12558
W: http://www.metroscreen.org.au/
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Animated short films using Lego
Article in the SMH titled: 'Boys and their toys' about people making animated short films using lego.
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/boys-and-their-toys/2006/03/22/1142703443957.html
W: http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/boys-and-their-toys/2006/03/22/1142703443957.html
East Darling Harbour design unveiled
"NSW Premier Morris Iemma has announced the winning entry in a competition to design a new recreational, commercial and residential precinct on a 22-hectare site at Sydney's East Darling Harbour.
Mr Iemma today said an 11-hectare waterfront park was the focal point of the winning design by Sydney design team Phillip Thallis, Paul Berkemeier and Jane Irwin.
The redesign of the current container terminal also would include a waterfront promenade completing the link between Woolloomooloo and the Anzac Bridge..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/03/23/1142703490330.html
Mr Iemma today said an 11-hectare waterfront park was the focal point of the winning design by Sydney design team Phillip Thallis, Paul Berkemeier and Jane Irwin.
The redesign of the current container terminal also would include a waterfront promenade completing the link between Woolloomooloo and the Anzac Bridge..."
W: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/03/23/1142703490330.html
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