I usually get asked “why” I have such a fascination with abandoned buildings, and I can’t really answer this questions. I guess the people who ask this are the people who don’t understand, and probably are never going to. It’s the dank coolness you feel walking into those dark enclosed rooms, devoid of light and heat for so long. It’s the leftover furniture (motel), kitchen utencils (asylum), jars of yeast (brewery), and other bits and pieces that are a reminder of the people who used these spaces and the functions they performed. These places once had lives of their own. It’s other bits and pieces – ...
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“It’s kinda hard to put into mere mortal words, but I guess I should say that being righteous mean you’re more or less on the side of the angels, waging Armageddon for the ultimate victory of the forces of Good over the Kingdom of Death (see how perilously we skirt hippiedom here?), working to enlighten others as to their own possibilities rather than merely sprawling in the muck yodelling about what a drag everything is.” Lester Bangs (Lester Bangs “The Clash” Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung, 1987, p226) There is a lot of political graffiti, there always has been. Graffiti was one ...
The Fox Hotel's been on our radar for a little while - it's a favourite of my coeliac pub clubbing mate, Emily's a fan, and for a few months they've been running a rather neat feminist salon. They also have a well-designed and informative website with a full and current menu; just what bloggers and folks with dietary requirements love!We finally made our way there on a Sunday evening with our friends Mike and Jo. There was a band on and the place was packed so it took a little while to secure a table, but having previewed the menu ...
This is a post about Japanese food, no surprises there. Ever since my recent Tokyo jaunt I've become a little obsessed. One of my favourite luxury lunch options is the vegetarian bento box from Wabi Sabi Salon (94 Smith Street, Collingwood). Particularly when they include croquettes and edamame beans. The ingredients vary day to day but it's always good.
THIS WEEKEND THERE WILL BE 4 HUGE COMPUTER MARKETS AND SWAPMEETS SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 2010. *SUNBURY Community Centre, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury Please note there is an extra Collingwood and Springvale market in August SUNDAY 29th AUGUST. *COLLINGWOOD Town Hall-140 Hoddle St, Collingwood *SPRINGVALE Town Hall - 397 Springvale Rd, Springvale *GEELONG, NEW VENUE- Geelong Clearance Centre, 42 Corio, Geelong. ALL MARKETS OPEN 9am-4pm Be GREEN! Dump your OLD Computer FREE at our Markets for Recycling. Sorry No Monitors. FREE Testing done onsite of your Computer or parts!! FREE copy of TRADING-SPACE at the Door!!
While we still don't know who will be our Prime Minister, one thing is clear - the Greens have been the big winners in this election.Adam Bandt, Sarah Hanson-Young, Bob Brown and Richard Di Natale. Photo: AAPHere in the seat of Melbourne, Adam Bandt won his party's first ever lower house seat (in a general election) with a massive 13% increase in the Green primary vote (to a total of 36%) and a 10% swing from Labor to Greens two-party-preferred. Nationally the Greens gained about 11.5% of the primary vote, an increase of almost 4% from last election, by far ...
Sighted in Collingwood on the 18th of August 2010Cosmapoliton Cats
Cupcakes are serious business. And as a blogger who writes a lot about food, I take cupcake tasting very seriously :–) Hence I jumped at the chance to taste test and provide my feedback on some of Sugadeaux’s new cupcake flavours. About 30 food bloggers and customers of Sugadeaux gathered at Provenance Food & Wine and started off the evening with bubbles and canapes, including a crystal-clear consomme with prawn and crunchy apple, pork rillette on cured beetroot and a porcini, shiitake and enoki broth with dangling enoki garnishes. We then settled down at a long table with our score sheets and cups ...
I have better things to do on Saturday, so I already voted, at a little place I know- only in Melbourne can you find a polling booth down a laneway off the arse end of Bourke St. I just hope nothing too shocking emerges between now and then- on the form of this campaign so far, I shouldn't expect anything will.Anyway, I'm more an MC5 guy than a Billy Bragg type when it comes to politics in music, so that's enough of that.Although the theme is unavoidable this weekend. This looks like a good place to lose your shit ...
Un-vegan friendly. I was there for a work function, ordinarily I wouldnt go to such a full on Italian restaurant by virtue of there really not being anything for me to eat. The staff were visibly "put out" when I asked what could be made vegan. As you can see my pizza was sparse and bland and for $19 an eye watering rip-off. I think the 2.5/5 on google is generous. The garlic pizzas had no flavour and the base was too chewy. Go to Bimbos yo! No rating, no details (couldnt find any other bloggers reviews either). Dont eat ...
Collingwood Train Station taken on the 18th of August 2010You can buy a print of this picture here at Redbubble.
Sometimes I win at life. I wandered into the cosy Provenance Food & Wine – definitely want to re-visit for something more savoury - Monday night to “help” Jess choose from eight new flavours for her Sugadeaux range of cupcakes. A range of friends, food lovers, bloggers, journalists and restaurateurs gathered to taste and deliberate. You have no idea how seriously I took it! It’s like election time for baked goods and we’re all forced to vote under the line. Butter Toffee and Mexican Chilli Chocolate won the day. The latter was certainly among my top choices. It had a perfect balance of ...
22 Smith St, Collingwood Phone: 9415 9001 I wonder sometimes about becoming a vegetarian. Even just for a short while. I went 'vegequarian' for a few months back in 2007, but I soon backslid and added chicken to my diet, and then I moved to Viet Nam, and well, that was the end of that. But funnily, Ms K, whom I met in Viet Nam actually, remains one of the few people who I see (and therefore eat
The guys organising the upcoming Sweet Street festival have put an open invitation out for people who are interested in getting involved with the festivities. Any who are interested in helping out at the festival can attend a meeting they are putting on at the Collingwood Underground, Saturday 28th August, from 4pm til 6pm. From [...]
Goth 1: “Ohh, such beauty! I wish to spend each night on plutonian shores…” Goth 2: “You could always leave your body to Julia deVille?” Filed under: 56 cruisette, collingwood, love your work
Following on from their successful opening with the Meggs sole exibition, Backwoods have something new and cool up their sleeves with the opening of Josh Robenstones latest solo exhibition – urban photography at its finest. “NY/LA and other American Adventures’ is a retrospective journey and a portrait of contemporary American society, telling a story that is [...]
Almost missed this one! Opening tonight at Gorker Gallery, there is a touring exhibition from the guys who do the Ala Champfest magazine. With pieces from D*Face, French, Gary Seaman, Nior, Jacob Knill, Kate Gagliardi, Jesse Olsen, Word To MJother and Ronzo – as well as a bunch of photographs from the mag, including Sanna [...]
We met this afternoon, as I wandered up Johnston Street. If you’re heading to Ilk Bar, keep your eyes open for more… Check out what Junky Projects is upto here and here. Filed under: collingwood, love your work
Sighted in Collingwood on the 10th of April 2010
There aren't many reasons to live in Collingwood, but if you are a/ a resident of Melbourne's black & white suburb, and b/ a music fan of similar tastes to me, you have a bit of a dilemma this Friday.On the one hand, a fine line up of the Models is playing in the Gershwin Room at the Espy in St. Kilda, along with the Dames and the Minibikes.Should you choose to go about the same distance north instead of south, however,the East Brunswick Club is hosting the Puta Madre Brothers farewell show before an overseas tour:Supports there are ...
Sighted on the 10th of April 2010 in Collingwood
“Where are you right now?” “Provenance” “Of course you are…” “Yeah, where else would I be?” Guess which one I am? Usually if I am not at the Enoteca, The Gem or at the bar at Cutler, I’m here. I’m either drinking some of the Crafty Sunday beers (when it isn’t a Sunday), or having a shot of something something with the owner, Dave. I have to admit, this may not be the BEST place in Collingwood or Fitzroy, but it is pretty damn good. They consistently try to offer the best quality food for the lowest prices and the crew are all easily excitable, if ...
THIS WEEKEND THERE WILL BE 4 HUGE COMPUTER MARKETS AND SWAPMEETS SATURDAY 7th AUGUST 2010 *BUNDOORA- RMIT Netball & Sports Centre. Corner of Mckimmies & Plenty Rd’s in Bundoora. On the RMIT West Campus. SUNDAY 8th AUGUST. *COLLINGWOOD Town Hall-140 Hoddle St, Collingwood *SPRINGVALE Town Hall - 397 Springvale Rd, Springvale *GEELONG, NEW VENUE- Geelong Clearance Centre, 42 Corio, Geelong. ALL MARKETS OPEN 9am-4pm Be GREEN! Dump your OLD Computer FREE at our Markets for Recycling. Sorry No Monitors. FREE Testing done onsite of your Computer or parts!! FREE copy of TRADING-SPACE at the Door!!
Sighted in Collingwood on the 10th of April 2010You can get a print of this here at Redbubble.
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