The Mother of All Balls (literally)
Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Rock the Kasbah
You like to think of yourself as selfless, one of those generous do-gooders changing the world one small deed at a time without ever expecting anything in return. But let’s face it, channeling your inner-charitable self is always that much easier with the promise of cocktails and a big night out…
YWCA NSW and the Mother of All Balls ... [Read more]
Viva Il Cinema Italiano
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Lavazza Italian Film Festival
So you missed the red carpet fun at the Venice Film Festival (again)… Oh well, it’s not like you’re a fan of pigeons and cheesy gondoliers anyway.
Luckily you can enjoy the best of Italian cinema right on your doorstep with the Lavazza Italian Film Festival launching today at the Palace Norton Street and Verona cinemas.
This year’s line up ... [Read more]
Are You Looking At Me?
Posted on 14. Sep, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Laneway Art
We love the revitalisation of the city’s laneways and we love laneway art….so not surprisingly we’re excited about the return of “Laneway Art”.
As part of Art & About, nine artists will transform our laneways using art installations with projection, light, sound, text and imagery. Remember how excited we were to discover Grasshopper down the end of Temperance Lane earlier this ... [Read more]
Classic Love Story
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Books & Nooks Launches
Just like classic couples Romeo & Juliet, Mark Antony & Cleopatra and Paris & Helen of Troy, Books & Nooks is the perfect pairing – a combination of two much-loved pastimes…reading and dining out.
Launching in October, Books & Nooks is a passion project for founder, Angela Purnell, who enjoys bringing together likeminded people that share a love of ... [Read more]
Dote on Yourself
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Endota Spa Opens
Looking for some in-‘spa’ration? Somewhere you can treat yourself, escape from the world and be massaged and pampered like a piece of kobe beef.
Thankfully Endota Spa has opened an urban oasis in the heart of Paddington where you can do just that.
Indulge in the ultimate package, the “be-all-end-all”, a 4 hour treatment of pure body bliss beginning with a ... [Read more]
Cycle For Your Supper
Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Ride-On-Dinner
It’s innovative dining with strangers combined with design, architecture and sustainability. Oh and you’ll experience it entirely by bicycle. Got you curious?
This Saturday 14 August, 2010 Sydney’s streets will be taken over by the unique Ride-On-Dinner, a one-off urban meal adventure which leads participants on a bicycle tour of inner Sydney suburbs.
Young designer Anthony Hamilton-Smith (winner of the Design Now ... [Read more]
Live Dangerously
Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Festival of Dangerous Ideas
Watching Jules and Tony go head to head on election issues like the economy and jobs is hardly riveting stuff. In their one and only debate, no one threw any punches and no one cried (except those of us at home listening to them).
If you’re after some real debate with a good dose of controversy the Festival ... [Read more]
Macaron Madness
Posted on 08. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink, Leisure
Macaron Masterclasses at Patisse
What’s round, crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle and oh so cute it’s almost a shame to pop them in your mouth. Almost.
Macarons of course and if you haven’t fatigued of macaron fever yet then this class is for you.
Patisse at pyd. in Waterloo is bringing a little touch of Paris to Sydney with its Macaron Masterclasses ... [Read more]
To Market, To Market
Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Surry Hills Markets
On the first Saturday of every month Crown Street turns into a buzzing hive of bargain hunters. Not new to the scene, the Surry Hills markets have been around for a while but if you haven’t experienced them yet, you’re missing out.
There’s something for everyone, from browsers to hardcore fossickers. Consisting mainly of second hand clothes stalls run ... [Read more]
Grand Designs
Posted on 01. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure, Style
Sydney Design 2010
It feels like more of an event for trendy Melbournites than Sydneysiders but clearly we’ve matured enough to handle a design festival. Victoria, eat your heart out.
Sydney Design is underway and with 70 or so events between now and 15 August, 2010 – it’s virtually impossible to know where to focus your energies.
Here’s our cherry picks of the ... [Read more]
