Stuff to do this week
Film of the Week: A Serious Man
“A tart, brilliantly acted fable of life’s little cosmic difficulties, a Coen brothers comedy with a darker philosophical outlook than “No Country for Old Men” but with a script rich in verbal wit.”
Michael Phillips, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Friday 4 December
Ferrero Rocher Light Installation
Ferrero Rocher is launching its annual festive season push with an artistic light installation at Sydney’s Customs house. The display uses cutting edge Australian-firt technology and is choreographed to music by JAM music.
Where: Customs House, Alfred Street, Circular Quay
When: 8pm-11pm, Wednesday to Friday this week and next
Saturday 5 December
The Finders Keepers Markets
Revel in the simple joy of discovery and explore the best in new contemporary art and design at The Finders Keepers markets, a bi-annual event that showcases the work of emerging designers and artists from Sydney and around Australia.
Where: Carriage Works, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
When: 10am-8pm
Sunday 6 December
The Sensualists: Montalbetti and Campbell (Photography)
Multi-award-winning masters of the studio and of postproduction, Montalbetti and Campbell harness the full potential of digital technology to create images with a nonetheless timeless quality.
Where: Australian Centre for Photography, 257 Oxford Street, Paddington
When: 10am-6pm
Monday 7 December
Fleetwood Mac Unleashed Tour
Following on the heels of their hugely successful 55-city sold out North American tour, legendary super group Fleetwood Mac brings their “Unleashed” tour to Australia. The tour, their first in five years, is a two-hour plus celebration of all the greatest hits from undoubtedly one of the most enduring, celebrated and influential rock groups of all time.
Where: Acer Arena, Sydney
When: 7:30pm
Tuesday 8 December
The Future of Digital: Forecasts & Predictions for 2010
AIMIA presents the second annual ‘The Future of Digital-Forecasts and Predictions for 2010’ to give an insight into what the new year will bring and what opportunities and challenges our industry will face. Knowledge is power, so register today to hear what industry experts predict for 2010 and beyond!
Where: 10 Shelley Street, Sydney
When: 9:30am – 12am
then…
The Edge of the Possible (Film Screening)
The Edge of the Possible is a documentary film about Jørn Utzon and the Sydney Opera House and winner of the Gold Plaque Best Documentary HUGO Award. This fine film charts the dramatic course of the creation of the iconic Sydney Opera House. After the screening, the film’s director and producer will take questions.
Where: Customs House Library, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
When: 5:30-8pm
Wednesday 9 December
Billy Blue Graduate Exhibition
Design, advertising and multimedia graduates showcase their final work.
Where: Global Gallery, 5 Comber St, Paddington
When: 5pm
RSVP: rsvp@billyblue.com.au
Thursday 10 December
Kitty, Daisy and Lewis
According to Concrete Playground, “their sound is so vintage, so reminiscent of ‘50s rock’n'roll, blues and country music, that it’s almost as if this three-piece band from London were plucked straight out of mid-century America. On stage they perform tracks like Honolulu Rock n Roll and Mean Son of a Gun with a rainbow of instruments including guitar, piano, banjo, lapsteel guitar, harmonica, double bass, ukulele, drums, trombone, xylophone and accordion”. We think they might be worth a listen.
Where: Manning Bar, University of Sydney, Manning Road, Camperdown
When: 8pm
Cost: $40
Ongoing Exhibition
By George! Hidden Networks
A series of temporary urban art interventions in laneways throughout Sydney.
Where: Everywhere! Probably best to check out the website.