“there are always a few days during a Los Angeles winter,
when the sky seems to open up, and all the water falls out.”
“The afternoon I handed the keys to the new homeowners, there was a certain sadness I felt as I stood on the back porch, gazing off into the dense foliage, as the rain began to fall. In California, I’ve always welcomed the rain, as the sun is often in abundance. But there are always a few days during a Los Angeles winter, when the sky seems to open up, and all the water falls out.”
As members of the public who admire Keith Haring’s work and believe that the wishes of the artist should be respected in any and all decisions regarding his work, we urge you to write to the Premier of Victoria and the Minister for the Arts, Ted Baillieu, and the Director of Arts Victoria, Penny Hutchinson, to object to Arts Victoria’s current plan for the mural.
Let’s work together to see the Keith Haring mural in Melbourne, a major work by one of the late twentieth century’s most significant artists, treated with the care and respect it is due. Let’s make sure it is treated as Keith would have wanted: re-painted and returned to the Collingwood community.
We had one of those rare and amazing days at Third Drawer Down yesterday with a visit by Sarah Jessica Parker. What an amazing woman. We had a lot of fun hanging with Sarah Jessica and her lovely colleagues. It made our day, week, month, year….and lifetime!
George Street has been invited for an all day Yard Sale Bonanza. A bit of everything will be available, whether it’s antiques, books, clothing, furniture, artwork, or special deals on Third Drawer Down that you’re after.
Special Giveaways will be happening all day long!
For the overachievers, we’ll have gift wrapped parcels of goodies, secret santa stash available for 10 or 20 dollars, and you are sure to find everything you’ll need to fill up that linen closet nice and early.
Amazing Video, and new products now available by Nick Cave!
Nick Cave is an artist based in Chicago. He combines his training in costume design and dance to create his Soundsuits, otherworldly costumes made of twigs, dyed human hair, sisal, plastic buttons, beads, sequins, and feathers. The finished pieces bear some resemblance to African ceremonial costumes and masks. His suits are presented for public viewing as static sculptures, but also through live performance, video, and photographs. Nick Cave mixes aspects of high fashion, contemporary dance, performance art and music.
Cave’s Soundsuits have been seen in action all over the world, most recently showing at Seattle Art Museum, and MOCA LA.
Everybody has a jumper in their wardrobe which has stood the test of time. A soldier, going out there, day after day, taking on the elements, the pointy elbow, the stray nail, the needy moth. It’s not right to throw away this tried and true clothing soldier. Bring it to our woolie hospital workshop, 12-3PM, Saturday, the 8th of October.
5 bucks will fix and improve your jumper, and will also get you $5 off the entire kit, should you have others which need some fixing as well.
Woolfiller is a special wool which binds and fills holes. It’s easy and really fun. Plus, your gran will be so proud of you.
Wool Filler Workshop:
When? 12-3 Saturday, 8th of October
Where? Third Drawer Down, 93 George Street, Fitzroy VIC
This quintessential music film features the incredible music of Talking Heads.
Jonathan Demme revolutionized the art of shooting rock concerts with this innovative and lively record of the Talking Heads. Filmed at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, California, this video cements the group’s place as one of the day’s most unique rock groups. Among the 18 songs included are “Take Me to the River,” “Once in a Lifetime,” and “Burnin' Down the House.” Starting with a solo by David Byrne, the film escalates as the other members join in.
Those who aren’t familiar with the work of seminal 1980s band The Talking Heads may find themselves becoming instant fans after viewing this incredibly entertaining concert film. It starts with David Byrne stepping out alone on empty stage with an acoustic guitar to sing “Psycho Killer.” The rest of the musicians follow one by one and the stage gradually fills to bursting with powerful, tightly orchestrated brilliance. Director Jonathan Demme (SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, PHILADEPLPHIA) expertly captures the music’s energy, fusing cinema with performance to create something more than the sum of its parts.
Through it all, Byrne comes off as a charismatic artist of supernatural energy and robotic precision, and he’s backed by an equally inspired group of musicians, including bassist Tina Weymouth. Artistically ambitious, filled with joyous but controlled energy, this is considered by many critics to be the best concert film of all time. Songs performed include “Take Me to the River,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “Girlfriend is Better,” “Burnin' Down the House” and a hilarious cover of “Genius of Love, ” by the Tom-Tom Club (a side project for bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Christ Frantz). It was filmed at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.
We had one of those rare and amazing days at Third Drawer Down yesterday with a visit by Sarah Jessica Parker. What an amazing woman. We had a lot of fun hanging with Sarah Jessica and her lovely colleagues. It made our day, week, month, year….and lifetime!
