Strings Attached

Posted on 14. Jan, 2011 by Cherry Picked in Leisure, Today's Pick

Strings Attached

WIUO

You might never have heard of these guys before, unless you’re a kiwi or have a thing for mini-guitars, but this is a gig not to miss.

Featuring Flight of the Conchords favourite, Bret McKenzie along with a slew of other funny sounding but talented musicians, you’ll love their eclectic style, catchy covers and smooth sounds that will transport you straight to ... [Read more]

Sand, Seafood & Shakespeare

Posted on 10. Jan, 2011 by Cherry Picked in Leisure, Today's Pick

Sand, Seafood & Shakespeare

Shakespeare By The Sea

You have that heavy weight in the pit of your stomach…that sense of impending dread that came with each new year at school. What do you mean the holidays are over already?

Best remedy? Book up your calendar with fun stuff and act like the entire month of January is one big national holiday.

Unwind at the end of ... [Read more]

Strike A Pose

Posted on 16. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Strike A Pose

Annie Leibovitz Exhibition Launch

What do John Lennon, Queen Elizabeth II and Nicole Kidman all have in common? They’ve all been shot by Annie Leibovitz of course.

She’s renowned for her witty, powerful images documenting American culture since the early 1970s and a career working with iconic publications Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and Vogue. But a celebrity photographer wouldn’t be a celebrity photographer ... [Read more]

Your Perfect Sunday – Ocean, Wine & Sunshine

Posted on 15. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Your Perfect Sunday – Ocean, Wine & Sunshine

The Cloudy Bay Deck @ Jonah’s

Looking for a romantic Sunday escape from the city beach crowds? Fancy the idea of winding your way along oceanside cliff-tops, the sea breeze in your hair, far enough away from Bondi to relax but not so far that the journey’s a hassle?

On Sundays throughout November 2010, Jonah’s Whale Beach will play host to Cloudy ... [Read more]

Lost in the Blitz

Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Lost in the Blitz

The Lost Boys’ Latest Secret Event

Fancy the idea of buying a ticket to an exclusive party where the location isn’t revealed until you get there?

This is the Lost Boys’ specialty and on Saturday 13th November they are winding back the clock to the 1940’s to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the London Blitz at a never before used outdoor venue overlooking ... [Read more]

Be An Ambassador

Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Be An Ambassador

Annual Membership: $500. Access to Fabulous Art Events: Priceless.

Like the idea of exclusive invites to art openings and other fancy events? Then this is the membership program for you.

The Museum of Contemporary Art will unveil the MCA Young Ambassadors program for professionals aged 18-40 at an invite-only launch event tomorrow night.

Individuals who join the MCA Young Ambassadors can choose from an ... [Read more]

Travel 10: Your Guide to Glebe

Posted on 18. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Travel 10: Your Guide to Glebe

Glebe Gems

Glebe maintains an extraordinary village atmosphere for what is essentially one long main road pressed between blocks of tiny terraces. We’ve picked out a few favourites and gems among the many excellent shops and cafes which abound.

Clipper Cafe - A charming terrace cafe that compels students, locals and all kinds of interesting characters to linger in its narrow space. This place ... [Read more]

Play Your Part. Around the World.

Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Play Your Part. Around the World.

YouTube Symphony Orchestra Downunder

The Opera House is on fire right now as the host for key Sydney events …. first they announced the “Oprah House” and now they’re working with those talented Googley folks to bring the YouTube Symphony Orchestra to Sydney in 2011.

So what’s the deal? Musicians from all over the globe are invited to audition online for a place ... [Read more]

Elvis Lives

Posted on 08. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Elvis Lives

Peter Mars Brings Elvis to Oz

A Little Less Conversation”, “Hound Dog”, “Jailhouse Rock”…ever wished you were around while The King was alive?

Now you can see him immortalised…on canvas.

An exhibition of celebrated American pop artist, Peter Mars opens at the end of this month at Trevor Victor Harvey Gallery (TVH), featuring none other than pop culture icon, Elvis Presley.

The exhibition, which ... [Read more]

Travel 10: Your Guide to Newtown

Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure

Travel 10: Your Guide to Newtown

Newtown

Okay, so Newtown has been done to death. You know King Street like the back of your hand and while there’s always something to do, you’ve probably done it before. Well we’ve picked ten places which might make for a different detour during your travels up and down King Street.

South End Cafe – Located at the very tip of King Street, ... [Read more]