The first solo exhibition by ‘Ears’ @ Oh Really Gallery that includes a collection of sketches, photos and paintings made by Ears.

OPENING: 6-9PM THURSDAY 25TH FEB.
55 enmore road,
Newtown, Sydney

www.earstotheground.net

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Lang Leav has launched her lastest hand crafted masterpiece Charlies Widow

“Charlie’s Widow continues the story of Akina, who once crept into the pristine world of fairytales and nursery rhymes, leaving behind a devastating trail of destruction. After years of plotting and scheming, she is set to invade Charlie’s chocolate factory, turning sweet-as-cotton-candy girls into bloodthirsty, button-hungry villains- before setting them on a murderous rampage!”

Get your own copy of Charlies Widow

In the trendy, vibey streets of Surry Hills amid the urban buzz and grungy bustle, there is a Zen centre where one can take an aromatic deep breath.

“You pour the tea into the male cup, place it inside the female cup, twist to release the tea and inhale the sweet-bitter smell of the tea…”

Raymond Leung is something of an identity in the Sydney Chinese community. He has been participating in business and the arts for almost 30 years here in Australia. Formally trained in interior design, Leung has turned his hand to many pursuits, “Sometimes I feel like a jack of all trades and a master of none.” Standing in his Surry Hills teahouse, Zensation, dressed in traditional mandarin tunic, he commands quite an authoritative respect, “but the problem is I want to be master of all!”

Read all about Raymond Leung from Zensation →

Because we like to laugh (because on days like this, if we don’t we would cry!) Design Federation has organised for our guests the talented and hilarious Cloud Girls. Otherwise known as carnovale & culp, the quirky performers Jennifer Carnovale and Madeleine Culp have had audiences in stitches at comedy festivals Australia-wide. Performances include the Melbourne Fringe Festival and stand up events across Sydney, as well as regularly appearing on Triple J.

Get ready for the musical madness tonight at TheClub from 8:30 pm where they will be performing for our Friends of the Federation Party.

’shameless… like rappers in sync on the same absurd wavelength’ – Adelaide Advertiser.
‘Culp and Carnovale cleverly segue between scenes, never leaving a dull moment’ – The Brag.
‘These are akin to a female Mighty Boosh, except completely their own planet uniquely Australian and brilliantly funny’- Sam Simmons.

3things, the fresh initiative from Oxfam Australia, are hitting up festivals and events in the coming months and they need your help! First up, 3things are heading to Tropfest and Future Music Festival, followed by a heap of fashion, music and arts events throughout the year.

They’re looking for dedicated Street Team volunteers – people who are witty, charming and cheeky, love talking to strangers, and are between 16 – 26yrs of age. Check out the Oxfam Projects page at www.3things.org.au or send an email to 3things@oxfam.org.au for more info.

The Team at Design Federation would like to thank our sponsors for supplying lucky door prizes for our Friends of Federation Party which include:

• $100 gift voucher from Zensation Tea for tea appreciation workshops
• 10 x packs of Tea
• Bottles of Bogong Estate Pinot Noir 2008 vintage
• A Hopscotch Films DVD

We would also like to extend a big thanks to Tim Lo from Original Inspiration for supplying us with our banners, Zest Events and iStockPhoto. We look forward to seeing you there!

It is insane that in this current climate Australian men still have the problem of trying to buy stylish but relaxed clothing (especially shorts) that actually fit them correctly. Being of the female persuasion, I have often wondered why men frequently go so wrong in shorts. So many of them are ill fitting: baggy, billowy, or so ridiculously tight that they leave nothing to the imagination – front or back. And that, simply, is unpleasant. Read all about Paul Denz →

Wicked pavement artists, Julie Doye, is a woman of many talents most notably her pop-art portraiture style. Inspired by the counter-culture art that emerged in the 1960’s and 1970’s, Julie will be attending the Friends of the Federation event this Friday night at TheClub.

With her work hanging in Paris Hilton’s private collection, she will be our roaming resident artist at the party. Look out for Julie painting 1 minute mini – portraits of our guests in her poppin’ fresh style and be sure you get to sit for the Design Doyenne from 7:30pm onwards. Read all about Julie Doye →

For many of us, the opportunity to head out on a cruise with an on-assignment National Geographic photographer for free, sounds like a dream come true. For Sydney resident and aspiring photographer, Anna Zhu, this dream became a reality after she beat some of the world’s best amateur photographers in a scholarship lead by World Nomads and Gap Adventures – www.gapadventures.com. Read all about Gap Aventures →