Daniel Boud and Cybele Malinowski present five years of shooting covers – launching this Friday 5th Feb (until Sat 20th Feb).    Between them they’ve covered such greats as Ladyhawke, INXS, The Vines, The Presets, Tim Finn, Paul Dempsey and the list goes on.

The covers on display are all originals and they’re all for sale.  100% of the profits go towards the Oasis Foundation.

WHAT: Covers by Daniel Boud & Cybele Malinowski
WHERE: MART Gallery
WHEN: Fri 5th Feb – Sat 20th Feb

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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS/REVIEWS OF MART GALLERY HERE.

Sydney’s very first permanent disc golf course has been installed at the Newington Armory site of Sydney Olympic Park and is now available for play.

Disc Golf?  What tha’?
Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee®. The sport was formalized in the 1970’s, and shares with “ball golf” the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws).

A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the “hole”. the hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed.

The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it’s sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway.

There are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won’t need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad “tee time.” It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.

WHAT: Sydney Disc Golf
WHERE: Newington Armory Site @ Sydney Olympic Park
MORE INFO: Sydney Disc Golf Club

One of our favourite shops Master Slave presents a couture collection – Colour Shock @ The Lincoln on Tues 9th February. RSVP essential.  All the deets below.

WHAT: Master Slave presents Colour Shock
WHEN: Tuesday 9th February – 6.30pm for 7pm start
WHERE: The Lincoln (click for details)
RSVP: info@masterslave.com.au by 5th February.

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We love stumbling across new things, and recently on a stroll around Surry Hills we discovered a great new recent addition to Cleveland St.  Nope, it’s not another Thai or Indian restaurant (although there are a couple of those that we’ll cover soon!) – we’re talking a little further up the road on the cross-street of Cleveland and Malborough.   Already adorning this little hub of activity we have David Met Nicole, then there’s the *fairly* recent additions of Bird Textile and Garden Life – and now we have the awesome accompaniment of I Ran The Wrong Way.

Defined as a ‘Trader of Good Finds’ – I Ran The Wrong Way is managed by film production freelancer – Melinda Tually.  With a heavy lean towards upcycling, ethically sound, sustainable and local products, IRTWW sells such items as bowls and plates made from Palm tree leaves in India – to more closer to home products such as Jangling Jack’s scrap yard creatures.

A true discovery of a store in every sense of the word.  Go in, have a rummage and make sure you look in even the smallest of nooks.  There’s something to be found everywhere.   Oh, and they also sell our favourite coffee mug – The Keep Cup!

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FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT I RAN THE WRONG WAY AND ADD YOUR REVIEWS OF THE SHOP HERE.

Enjoy a slice of Italy in the heart of Darlinghurst this summer. Classic Italian films play silently in the background, as Chef Jo Gambacorta serves up his mama’s favourite Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with a refreshing Prosecco Spritzer for $25 per person. Benissimo!

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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE VICTORIA ROOM HERE.

Take the poll and let us know your favourite bar. If you have a favourite that isn’t listed on the poll – tell us in the comments section and if enough people recommend it – we’ll add it to the overall poll.

Let’s see who Sydney are loving the most at the moment. Don’t forget to tell us why you love and support your new favourite small bar – by sharing your review on their page on RAYV. Links below.

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TELL US WHY

Which bar do you love the most? Show your support by sharing why you like it so much. Add your quick review of the bar on RAYV or have a gander at what other people have had to say by clicking on the business below:

Absinthe Salon, Ching-a-Lings, Doctor Pong, Fico, Low 302, Name This Bar, Pocket Bar, Small Bar, The Commons, The Hive.

This summer the MCA presents the must-see contemporary art event of the year, Take your time: Olafur Eliasson. Gathering works from major collections worldwide, it spans Eliasson’s diverse career from 1993 to the present, including installations, sculpture and photography.

It is the first large-scale exhibition of works by this Danish-Icelandic artist to be presented in Australia. Raised partly in Iceland, Eliasson’s practice is informed by that country’s landscape and spectacular weather. He draws upon elements such as light, water, ice, fog, arctic moss and lava rock to create works that shift viewer perception and sense of place.

From light-filled environments to walk-in kaleidoscopes, Eliasson’s unique, experiential works explore the intersection between nature and science, and the boundary between the organic and the artificial.

(via MCA)

WHAT: Take Your Time – Olafur Eliasson
WHEN: Until 11th April 2010
WHERE: The Museum of Contemporary Art
COST: Adult $15, Conc $10, Family (x2Adults, x3 Child) $30, Members & Children under 12 $Free.
MORE INFO: MCA & Olafur Eliasson

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Thanks to the Official Australia Day website, your planning needs have just got a lot lot easier!

So whether you’re up for a jaunt around the city stuffing your face with lamingtons or sitting back and chilling with friends over a barbie, a cold one and a bit of backyard cricket – read on for the links to the official guides providing ideas of how you can make your day a fun filled Aussie extravaganza.

Info: The Official Australia Day Guide (print version)

Info: Events in the CBD

Info: Events in Sydney Harbour

Info: Events in Hyde Park

Info: Events in other locations

Info: Maps & Vantage Points

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Need more info? Transport advice, ideas for kids, local event guides?  Check out the official NSW Australia Day site here

It’s all in the planning!   Make sure you see all of your favourite acts either this Friday or Saturday at the Big Day Out – and download/print the set times right here.

If you’re going, don’t do anything we wouldn’t do (?!) – have fun, be safe and dance your arses off!

BIG DAY OUT SET TIMES: FRIDAY 22nd JAN
Click here to download

BIG DAY OUT SET TIMES: SATURDAY 23RD JAN
Click here to download

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MORE INFO: Big Day Out

Located in a truly fantastic position overlooking Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach the market is open Tuesday to Friday 3pm till late. Saturdays and Sundays 12pm till late. And when we say late – we’re talking shopping all the way up to midnght!

Fabulous things that you can discover include: jewellery, sunglasses, paintings of Bondi Beach, sea shells, clothing, plants, hats and shoes. Or you can enjoy a relaxing massage.

Go check it out today and tell us what you bought!   We could do with some new sunnies if you’re feely generous

Bondi Beach Community Night Market is located in Roscoe St Mall at the bus stop on Campbell Pde & directly opposite the beach.

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