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STC to open bar

The Sydney Theatre Company, better known for crafting bleak tableaus of the 21st century experience rather than cocktails, have announced a new food n' drinkin' endeavour at their home in the Wharf Building, Walsh Bay. The Bar at the End of the Wharf does what it says on the box - from early April 2012, take in harbour views pre or post-show, or just cruise down there to take in the vibe and attempt to snag Our Cate's signature. More info on this brand new water-bound watering hole soon. WHAT: The Bar at the End of the Wharf WHERE: The Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay WHEN: Opening April 2012
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Sydney Writer’s Festival Volunteers

Do you eat words for breakfast, lunch and dinner and then regurgitate them back up after meals when friends aren't looking so you can make room for more delicious, succulent, syllablicious words? Chances are you'll enjoy The Sydney Writer's Festival then. Then again, perhaps you're like us and can nary afford the soles for your shoes/curly laces to tie them with. Well, volunteering is a great way to sneak into the event for some free knowledge. Volunteer positions at The Sydney Writer's Festival are highly sought after, but applications are now open and you do, as John Burgess would say, have to be in it to win it. Here's a rundown of all the roles available, and an online form for you to hurl your application at violently and repeatedly The Sydney Writer's Festival runs from the 14th to the 20th of May 2012, check back here for a full program rundown in coming weeks
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Wilbur’s Place

Short of throwing ourselves off the Harbour Bridge, there’s nothing we won’t do for the legends of Bourke Street Bakery for supplying us with such tasty sausage rolls every seedy Sunday morning, and when they opened Wilbur’s Place in a Kings Cross thoroughfare recently, we knew it would be good. What we didn’t know is that it would be BYO, which has secretly become extinct in this city, AND it would be super affordable. You can take a seat on one of the long street-side tables, have a main each from the menu (which changes almost entirely on a weekly basis), maybe two whole grilled garfish with mash and a cauliflower, green olive, parsley and pickled shallot salad, or lamb shoulder on a bed of pearl barley, stuffed with olives, anchovies, pine nuts and raisins, and also two sides – perhaps a bowl of crisp and dangly green beans with a herb and nutty pesto, or golden brown polenta chips with whipped labne, down a bottle of your own wine, and spend only around 30 bucks each, including a tip. Although it’s probably a good idea to hang around for the impossibly large bowl of ricotta doughnuts with chocolate sauce, just to you know, make sure they’re up to scratch. For lunch there are porchetta or brisket rolls with salad for just 10 dorra, and for breakfast they’re all about the sandwiches – cheese and tomato, crouque monsieur or a brioche bun with rhubarb custard and a glass of homemade lemonade to wash it all down. Everything on the Wilbur’s menu is available takeaway, although we’re told they’ll have a craft beer on tap in another few weeks, and also a house red and white sold by the glass, eating at home on your couch won’t be nearly as enticing as it sounds. Wilbur’s Place http://www.wilbursplace.com/ (02) 9332 2999 36 Llankelly Place, Kings Cross Tues-Sat 8am-9.30pm Sunday: 8am-4pm
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Simply Raw

Simply Raw has recently merged with small business Luv Bites (who we featured a little while ago) and the two proud owners, Janine Zappini-Rosa and Kristina Pardy now work together under the 'Simply Raw' banner offering "a range of delicious and nutritious 100% organic raw vegan desserts & more". The pair have created a new range of superfood health bars which the likes of Jessica Mauboy, Rebecca Gibney and Tobey Maguire have been snacking on. Kristina commented that they are "focusing on creating health food bars for those who suffer with dietary restrictions, particularly for schools and health centres" The duo are even trying to replicate the popular chocolate bars we know and love (shown above) and make 'em nice and good for you, they'll soon be available through retailer, so look out for more info at www.simplyraw.com.au or follow them on facebook for recipe updates www.facebook.com/simplyrawfood  
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Free Laneway Party!

Newtown's backlanes and planning permit blackholes play host to a moving renegade feast  of drink, dance and art on March 17th. Reclaim The Lanes is a free, family-friendly day exploring the nooks and crannies behind Newtown and surrounding suburbs. Part of last year's Sydney Fringe, over 1000 people braved heavy rains to the accompaniment of live music and clinking bottles. "Hundreds of people join the parade that stops at two secret laneway locations for an hour each to experience the potential of these forgotten spaces of Newtown.  Along the way expect bands, sound systems, games, activities for kids, picnics in the lanes and public art as part of the day’s entertainment.  The procession winds its way in dance and music to a central Newtown location where the festival continues into the early evening" Run by volunteers with crowd-sourced donations and described as a celebration of Newtown's Infamous Urban Spaces, Reclaim The Lanes sounds like it could be an orderly laugh or an absolute mess - either way, well worth investigating. WHAT:  Reclaim The Lanes - Free Laneway Party WHEN: Saturday 17th of March. WHERE: The parade leaves from the Hub at 2.40pm Sharp.  Check Facebook for more details HOW MUCH: Free - but you should donate to help make it sustainable! PS: Also, the poster still has bleed marks on it. So DIY!
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Gallery 2010

A new not for profit gallery space is putting the call out for local artists who want to mount their virginal walls. But first, a boozy launch: Gallery 2010's opening exhibition will feature new works by one of Australia’s pre-eminent fashion and celebrity portraiture photographers, Christopher Morris. The collection in Yo No hablo Español is a stunning selection from Christopher’s personal works. In 2011 Christopher returned to Central North Mexico, capturing the banality of the everyday and giving it a sense of dignity. Christopher’s photographs evoke a strength, beauty, and timelessness in the ordinary.  Also FREE WINE from the great lads at Cake Wines  Want to oust Christopher Morris as the Mayor of Gallery 2010 with your own exhibition? Contact sam@theofficespace.com.au WHAT: Gallery 2010 Opening exhibition featuring Christopher Morris WHERE: 69 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, 2010 WHEN: Thursday 8 March 2012 6pm – 8pm, Friday 9 March 6pm – 8pm, Saturday 10 March 10am – 4pm, Sunday 11 March 11am – 3pm HOW MUCH: Free
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Human Rights Arts and Film Festival is coming to Sydney!

  Hold up your fairtrade coffee beans all you Sydney siders ready for social change: the Australian Human Rights Arts and Film Festival is coming!   Though it's mainly based in Melbourne, there are exciting film screenings and art exhibitions travelling to Sydney. Patrons such as Margaret Pomeranz, Isabel Lucas and Warwick Thornton are on board; it really looks like it's going to be an awesome festival.   Now in it's fifth year, HRAFF opens a shared space for artists, human rights organisations and the Australian public can band together with the love and passion they have to further social and cultural change.   Stay tuned for more updates, Daily Sydney will be covering this amazing initiative for y'all. Jump on the bandwagon and stay tuned for giveaways coming soon.   Human Rights Arts and Film Festival When: 29 May - 1 June Where: All around Sydney city- check updates for more details closer to the date More info: http://hraff.org.au/festival-info/about/   Emily Eskell emilyeskell@gmail.com          
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Jacques Greene / Machine Drum

Niche Productions presents a night of future bass from the future of the future bass genre. You follow us? 22 year-old Jacques Greene from Canada has had a standout year in 2011, with releases on LuckyMe and UK label of the moment Nightslugs. His Ciara-sampling jam Another Girl' received high praise from electronic bible Resident Advisor and our own FBI Radio. Niche are cleaning up this year, presenting a stack of incredible line-ups for the discerning fan of modern electronica. LM008 - ANOTHER GIRL by Jacques Greene Dominique Young Unique - Stupid Pretty (Machinedrum Remix) by machinedrum WHAT: Niche Presents JACQUES GREENE + AFRICA HITECH + MACHINEDRUM + DIBIASE + ALBATROSS (live) WHERE: The Oxford Arts Factory, Oxford St WHEN: 7th April – Oxford Art Factory - Sydney TICKETS: www.moshtix.com.au from March 1st
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Mobile Photowalk with Oggsie

  iPhone photographer Oggsie (see one of his images above) is hosting a free mobile photography walk tomorrow night in Newtown. On the walk, Oggsie will give some insight on how to craft jaw-dropping images with your camera phone. Blow the pants off your Instagram followers and impress the opposite sex in any photogenic situation. Turn up early if you have no experience with camera phones and want a bit of a crash-course from the maestro. More of Oggsie's work here WHAT: Phone Camera walking tour hosted by Oggsie WHERE: Meet at Town Hall Hotel @ 6:30pm, Thursday 23rd February HOW MUCH: Free - just BYO phone If you're on Instagram you can join in or follow the walk with the #grungewalk tag.
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Smirnoff x Beastman + Nanami Cowdroy

Those guys at Smirnoff are taking a leaf out of Absolute's book (hey, it's true!) by commissioning celebrated Australian artists to curate their own designs. An extension of the 'Start Pure' Campaign, following the creative process of artists from blank canvas to finished work, Smirnoff have got DS favourite Beastman and Nanami Cowdroy to design a bottle. There will be a third bottle designed, by you. Head to the Smirnoff Pure Gallery in March to get your piece of alcoholic history. WHEN: Friday 2nd until Thursday 8th March, 10am – 5pm daily WHERE: Smirnoff Pure Gallery, 374 Crown St, Surry Hills HOW MUCH: Freeeeeeeeee
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Buffalo Dining Club – Darlinghurst

What do we want? CHEESE FOR DINNER! When do we want it? NOW. Burrata translates as buttered in Italian and finally, there’s a place where a tender knot of it, brimming with cream, is classified as a meal. The folks behind Tablefor20 and Sticky Bar, have opened the doors to Buffalo Dining Club and we think we've found our nirvana. Fresh burrata and buffalo mozzarella are flown in three times a week from Italy - cheese is obviously a big deal around these parts, so the lactose intolerant can sit this round out. Your cheese order comes with a side of honey roasted fennel, chilli braised broccolini, portobello mushrooms or balsamic baby carrots, and if you have room for more, get into a plate of cacio e pepe, spaghetti with black pepper and pecorino, which is served out of a hollowed-out pecorino wheel. Yep, you heard me, a bowl of cheese, and it ain't too bad either.  A 500ml carafe of house wine won’t set you back much at all and neither will a few slices of Prosciutto San Daniele to go with it. The room is small, but there are a few tables outside, and some tables upstairs also. If you need us, we’ll just be slumped over the bar in a cheese-coma bliss. Buffalo Dining Club 116 Surrey St, Darlinghurst Lunch from 12pm Wed-Sat Dinner from 6pm Wed-Sat Sophie McComas www.twitter.com/sophmccomas
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Playground Weekender

Playground Weekender returns for 3-days of mahem and music this March. Pack your tents, get out of the city and head up the coast for one serious party. Featuring international artists, the cream of local talent, and numerous quirky asides spread over four joyful days. There will be six stages of music, an outdoor cinema, cabaret acts, cocktail bar, a healing riverside area, yoga, international food and market stalls, Australia’s largest fancy dress party, Club Tropicana swimming pool area. You will have the time of your life. And don't forget to dress up on the Saturday! Line up: Chic Feat Nile Rogers Fat Freddys Drop Boy and Bear Roots Manuva Unkle Sounds Modeselektor Live Manchester Orchestra Black Lips Ariel Pinks Haunted Graffiti Bonobo Live Neon Indian Lanie Lane Greg Wilson Damian Lazarus Canyons Hudson Mohawke Lee Burridge Art Department Rustie Danny Daze Toucan Millions Nantes Elizabeth Rose + more   WHAT Playground Weekender HOW MUCH 3 Day ticket - $239 WHERE Wisemans Ferry, NSW 2775 WHEN March 2 - 5
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