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“There was a long period after the first album where I felt disillusioned with the machinery of the industry”
“Recorded relatively rapidly in a period of 2 days in late 1967, the record eschewed the more pop sensibilities of their first record.”
With an editorial likening their second issue ruefully to a second album, the editors of The National Grid seem as though they’re expecting to disappoint. Ironically however, the impact of this pessimistic intro is diluted by the sheer quality of the magazine that follows. OK, so it’s a bit of a homage to Dot Dot Dot, but what self respecting publication these days isn’t? The National Grid is an investigation of graphic design issues in a New Zealand context. Expect no business strategy or demographics (what ugly words they are). This issue starts with an analysis of abandoned rugby match signage and a Q&A with Bruce Russell of ‘The Dead C’ and the XPRESSWAY label. Plus, it’s a beautiful object. Kudos to editors Jonty Valentine and Luke Wood, may they beat the second release blues and, unlike Peaches, not resort to beard-wearing.
By Penny Modra
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What:
The National Grid
Where:
Metropolis, L3 Curtin House, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne. Or online here.
How much:
RRP $15 (including postage) |
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You’d think that Stefan Marx was a jaded sort, with a design platform called ‘Lousy Livincompany’. When in fact Cheeky is more accurate. A quick look at his work and it’s obvious that the guy is on an inspirational high. ThreeThousand can’t help but grin and try to keep up.
Marx loves his decks, his ‘lovely’ record store, window painting and ‘housing’ around. He wears his heart on his T-shirts and his thoughts in not one, but two Nieves catalogues.
In Melbourne for the first time, Marx is creating his own installation inside Don’t Come’s third level annex. Rumoured to be ‘part sculpture, part skateboarding obstacle’, either way we’re ready to jump on a deck and plummet headfirst into Marx’s world, laughing all the way.
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What:
Until Then Goodbye – New Works By Stefan Marx
Where:
Don’t Come, L2 Royal Arcade, 314 Lt Collins Street, Melbourne
When:
Fri Apr 13 - May 4
Opens Fri Apr 13, 6.30pm
How much:
Free
Contact:
96392227
Image by:
Stefan Marx
Related links:
Interview with Stefan Marx on NowNow |
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Once upon a grey day in Melbourne a young Sydney-sider arrived in town, her swag bursting at the seams with turbans, girdles and a very neat collection of vintage threads. After sniffing about for a place worthy of offloading her treasures, Sarah Lindsay set up shop. Cellar Door had found itself at home on Elgin Street, and with her fashionable embrace Melbourne was welcoming.
Cellar Door retails a pearler vintage collection from the front shop and hires outrageous costumes from the back room. While the boutique has split personalities, it doesn’t spread itself thin and plays every character perfectly.
According to J.R.R Tolkien, ‘Cellar Door’ is the most beautiful combination of words in the English language. If he was in Melbourne we reckon he’d quote it as a pretty cool store too.
By Isabel Dunstan
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What:
Cellar Door - Costume Hire and Vintage Clothing
Where:
82 Elgin Street, Carlton
When:
Mon, Tues and Fri 11.30am-6.30pm, Wed 1pm-6.30pm, Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-5pm
Contact:
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Anthologies work because they’re so soothing for those with short attention spans. If you don’t like one chunk? Wait a few minutes, and you’ll be watching something else. Paris, je t'aime has no less than 18 short films by arthouse directors from around the world, including Gus Van Sant, Tom Twyker, the Coen Brothers, Olivier Assayas, and more. They’re all set around Paris, and yes, there are mimes.
Telling a story in such a short timeframe is enormously difficult, and many of these shorts aren’t up to the task, replacing depth with eye-rollingly trite ta-daa! endings. But these are balanced by others that manage to do much more with their handful of minutes, and they make this uneven collection worthwhile.
Watch Paris, je t'aime for a heartbreakingly simple story of a young mother and two babies, only one of which is hers; an sly and affectionate conversation between a long-divorced couple; and, best of all, for a short by the director of the charming animation The Triplets Of Belleville – and yes, it’s about a mime.
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What:
Paris, je t'aime
Where:
Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton. Rivoli, 200 Camberwell Rd, East Hawthorn and Palace Cinemas.
When:
From April 19
Win:
One of 10 in-season double passes, just email the subject like ‘OUI’ to win@threethousand.com.au
Watch the trailer:
Here |
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Beg, borrow, steal because anyone that remembers the last Chiodo sale will realise that these are not to be missed.
Running for three days in a warehouse space located in the CBD, the sale will include the in-house label Chiodo as well as the international labels, Comme des Garcons, the footwear collaboration between fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas Y-3, Martin Margiela and IC-berlin.
Try to be civilised.
By Chris Barton
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What:
Chiodo Sale Number 2
Where:
Ground Floor, 111 A’beckett Street, Melbourne (Gold Art Deco Building, cnr Elizabeth Street)
When:
Friday April 13, 12pm – 9pm
Saturday April 14, 12pm – 6pm
Sunday April 15, 12pm – 6pm |
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Midnight Trade may sound dirty. And it kind of is actually, but not in the way you’re thinking. It’s a series of free, late night acts during the Comedy Festival in the Bella Union bar at Trades Hall. After the nightly shows, this bar transforms into a raucous beer hall. You actually suspect that more comedy romances are ignited (and perhaps even consummated) here than at the VIP comedians lounge at the Town Hall. Midnight Trade is what after parties should be.
On Wednesdays Casey Bennetto (you know him from his much hyped Keating! musical) presents a talent quest show entitled The Machine, which has elements of the killer spelling bee to it. Sundays is your classic Speakeasy event with the Top Shelf Jazz band, tap dancers and cabaret stars. And if you’re tiring of burlesque boobs popping out every which way but straight, just drown your sorrows with a Belfast Car Bomb (ask the bar staff).
By Penny Modra
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What:
Midnight Trade
Where:
Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall, corner Lygon and Victoria Sts, Carlton
When:
Tues-Sun 11pm until April 29.
How much:
Free
Win:
The Comedy at Trades shows are a good build up to Midnight Trade, but they cost more. Win a double pass to The Glass Boat, on Sat Apr 14, 7.45pm or The Needle and the Damage Done, on Sat Apr 14, 9pm. Just send an email with the subject line ‘Trade Me Up’ to win@threethousand.com.au by Thurs Apr 12, 10am.
Contact:
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GIG OF THE WEEK
What:
Clandestine
When:
10pm
Where:
3rd Class
How much:
$15 on the door or $10 on guest list, just send full name to organisationclandestine@yahoo.fr
Flyer:
Here |
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Description:
It could be a love story. When Berto met Alexis at Melbourne airport they forged the beginning of operation Clandestine. Combining a love of underground house and electro with creative punters and inspiring DJs, Clandestine is both a party night and likeminded community. This weekend Aram Chapers, Nick Temelkovski and Pinksilver’s Lance Harrison and Markojux play until the early hours. |
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What:
Focus On Guillermo Del Toro
When:
Thurs Apr 12 – Sun Apr 22
Where:
ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
How much:
Full $13, concession $10. Six session passes $48-$60
Win:
One of ten double passes to George a. Romero’s Martin (Del Toro’s favourite film) on Sat Apr 14. Just email the subject line ‘The Count’ to win@threethousand.com.au by 10am Thurs Apr 12. Winners will be notified by email. |
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Description:
One doesn’t feel worthy to write up the genius that is Del Toro, so ThreeThousand will take the low road to a higher place and just say this. Pan’s Labyrinth. Cronos. Blade II. HellBoy.There’s also a screening of Martin by the godfather of cult film George a. Romero, who also unleashed the Night of The Living Dead trilogy.
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What:
Maus Cat Berlin
When:
Thurs Apr 12, 6-8pm
Where:
Alice Euphemia, Shop 6, Cathedral Arcade, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne
How much:
Free |
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Description:
Architects Herbert + Mason link arms with Melbourne designers who dabble in Deutsch, Maus Cat Berlin, to construct an in-store residency at Alice. Fresh from creating The Bombed Machine in Armadale (Ksubi’s new store), H+M’s outer worldly influence lands in-shop, come toast them.
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For more ThreeThousand sanctioned gigs see NowNow Posterwall |
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