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Wednesday 11th – 18th January
Move over Roosters, 2006 is the Year of the Dog. In 1970, another year of the dog, the world’s largest rock festival, at the Isle of Wight was held with over 600,000 people in attendance. In 1982, the film Bladerunner was released and Time Magazine voted a computer “Man of the Year”. In 1994, Cobain killed himself, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated and OJ Simpson fled from police at hyper speed. So what does this all mean? Not much - the world is a crazy and unpredictable place and unlike bad smells you can’t blame it all on the dog.
What we do know is that people born in the canine zodiac possess certain characteristics that we should all aspire to. They are good listeners, inspire people’s confidence, and know how to keep a secret. They are loyal, giving, popular, charismatic and are also known for their sharp tongues.
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In Melbourne, 2006, there should be no more dog eat dog. It is a year for supporting friends and forgetting foes and making sure all the amazing things around us don’t go un-noticed.
ThreeThousand Issue 037 – doggy style
Cover photo by tin&ed at the Is Not Magazine New Years Eve pillow fight. If you would like to submit a cover photo, email photo@tinanded.com.au |
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With all the warmth of a forensic investigation, acclaimed Beijing photographer Xing Danwen explores the impact of modernity on an increasingly global China in her back-to-back exhibition duplication/disCONNEXION.
Duplication, looking like toyshop genocide, shows doll's heads en masse, a tangle of golden hair with beady eyes peering out from underneath. Similarly, other images such as tiny doll's arms piled and awaiting assembly are perverted and captivating; the result of Danwen’s exploration of the pressure to conform to both aesthetic and social standards in the quest for modernity.
disCONNEXION is a collection of once desirable objects of consumer culture that have since been discarded. With clinical sensitivity, Danwen has transported her subjects from simply banal, to dark and alluring. Images of tangled and broken mobile phone carriers entwined in a mass of cords could almost pass as a lab tissue sample or a slide of a sinister parasite.
Danwen’s images of the fruits of modernity in their darker, colder forms are irresistible. More sophisticated (and lighter on the gore) than an episode of CSI –duplication/disCONNEXION should not be missed. |
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What:
Xing Danwen, duplication/disCONNEXION
Where:
Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place
When:
January 6 – February 9,
10am-5pm every day |
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Trotting gaily into Christine, down the plush tartan carpeted stairs, past the ruby red walls and sparkling chandeliers gives you some idea how the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory children must have felt when they entered the Chocolate Room. Absolute toe-tapping, lip-licking ecstasy.
Owner Christine Barro has previously worked for 28 years as the ‘accessories buyer’ for the now expired Georges. During her time there she not only polished her knowledge of the intricacies of fashion but also cemented her belief in why accessories, from the likes of Prada, Rykiel, Jacobs, or something local and avant garde, are pivotal in the language of self-expression.
With covetable, mostly exclusive pieces gathered from lands near and far, a visit to this Flinders Lane treasure trove is vital for anybody who cares to be clad in the finest finery this season. No golden ticket is required upon entry, however take heed from the Wonka children – mind your gluttonous streak at Christine, it’s sure to be tempted. |
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What:
Christine
Where:
181 Flinders Lane Melbourne
When:
10am-5pm Monday & Saturday,
10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday
Contact:
9654 2011 |
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What:
Modular presents Annie (DJ set)
When:
Friday 13th January
Where:
Honky Tonks |
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Description:
Don’t miss Norwegian pop princess Annie at the first of Modular’s monthly parties. She will be supported by Van She (live), Cut Copy DJs and DJ Belgium. $20 –tickets on the door.
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What:
Kelley Stoltz
When:
Friday 13th January
Where:
Northcote Social Club |
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Description:
If you missed his Christmas night performance Sub-Pop artist Kelley Stoltz plays at the Northcote Social Club with The Smallgoods this Friday.
Tickets $20 for NSC box office on 9486 1677 or online here
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What:
Combat Wombat, Macromantics (Syd), FortKnight Productions
When:
Friday 13th January
Where:
The Carlton Music Room,
225 Canning Street, Carlton |
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Description:
The Dan O’Connell has previously been known for it’s 100 pints club (100 pints of Guinness in one month) but in a wise move it has shifted its focus to live music. If you haven’t checked out the new room yet, do so this Friday night with three great bands. $10, Doors 8.30pm. |
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The Tucker B’s
When:
Saturday 14th January
Where:
The Tote |
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Description:
Crazy quartet The Tucker B’s launch their new album Chubby under a full moon at The Tote. They are supported by Ned Collete (City City City), True Radical Miracle, Witch Hats, Schvendes (WA), and Fall Electric. $10, Doors 8.30pm
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What:
British India, Valentinos (SYD) and Blue Sunshine Mind
When:
Saturday 14th January
Where:
Ding Dong |
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Description:
Say no more mon amore. $11
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