The Weekender – 16-22 April, 2010
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Here’s the Plan…
The Rejects: Come and see the paintings that didn’t make the cut for the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman and Doug Moran art prizes at the Real Refuses exhibition. But be quick, the exhibition finishes this Sunday 18 April, 2010. TAP Gallery, Level 1, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, 12-6pm daily. www.tapgallery.org.au
Play House: Check out 30 Days of Home & Entertaining this Friday – Sunday and enjoy workshops such as the Best Ever Chocolate Desserts by Lindt, the Colour Masterclass with Real Living and the International School of Colour & Design, the inaugural Gourmet Traveller Wine Markets and the Burke’s Backyard Marketplace. 30 Days Live House, 2-14 Amelia Street, Waterloo. www.30daysofhomeandentertaining.com.au
Saddle Up: Haven’t yet had your fill of Autumn Racing? Head to Randwick on Saturday for Emirates Doncaster Day, another big day on the racing calendar with $2,655,000 in prize money on offer. Grab a partner and compete for the title of “Best Dressed Couple”. www.royalrandwick.com
Ladies Who Lunch: See the launch of the Leona Edmiston Winter Collection at a beautiful lunchtime Parade on Tuesday 20th April, 2010 accompanied by a 3 course menu with matched wines at Italian darling, Pendolino, in the Strand Arcade. Included is a glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival, Olive Oil presentation with Proprietor and Olive Oil expert Nino Zoccali, lunch, wines and front row views of the Leona Edmiston Winter Parade. $125 per head. www.pendolino.com.au/masterClasses.htm
LOL: You’ve seen him all over the TV on shows including “Thank God You’re Here,” “The 7pm Project” and “Good News Week”. Now see him live in action as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival. We’re talking about Tom Gleeson of course, performing next week from 21-24 April, 2010 at the Parade Theatre in Kensington. The best news is we have 5 double passes to give away! Be the first 5 to email us at hello@cherrypicked.com.au. For more information about Tom’s “Get It Into Ya!” dates, click here.
Be VIP: The Arthouse Hotel is offering free memberships and access to its extensive entertainment program if you sign up before 31 May, 2010. Becoming a member gives you approximately $1000 in vouchers to a variety of activities at the Hotel including free life drawing classes, photography workshops, movie tickets, drinks and food. To become a member, follow the link: www.thearthousehotel.com.au/#/Memebership
Cone & Get It: It’s free cone day at Ben & Jerry’s. They’ll be scooping up all your favourites from Phish Food to Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia. It’s i-cone-ic. It’s dairylicious. Tuesday 20th April, 1-8pm, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop, 25-27 South Steyne Manly. www.benandjerry.com.au
