June 6, 2009
ALLSORTS BOOKS
275 HIGH ST, NORTHCOTE, VICTORIA.
Ph: 94827930
Open 7 Days a week (12 – 6pm)
Word has reached this blog that there’s a great new secondhand book shop that has been opened by long time Clan Analogue supporter & Frostwave effects innovator Paul Perry. If you are technically minded there are heaps of books on Electronics, etc. He also has lots of books on Synthesizers and other electronic music related items. The shop just opened, so get in quick. Alot of these books you just never find in most book shops. If you are a Sydney person feel free to call him if you are after a particular book. He has alot of those 80’s books aimed at electronic musicians covering Midi, drum machines, sequencers, etc..
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June 1, 2009
This is a notice I received for a cinema group with a difference… those into UFOs and conspiracy culture: this might be the cinema night for you!
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Announcing a new Meetup for Truth Consciousness Cinema Group!
What: CONTACT HAS BEGUN: 3 FILMS 1 NIGHT 6 HOURS + 316 ALIEN UFO’s
When: July 4, 2009 6:00 PM
Price: AUD15.00 per person
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Meetup Description: CONTACT HAS BEGUN 3 FILMS 1 NIGHT 6 HOURS + 316 ALIEN UFO’s Saturday 4th July 2009 @ Glitchbar + Cinema $15.00 | 6:00pm – 12:00pm Contact Kelly: 0402 509 247 | weheartstuff@live.com.au
More Information: www.spritualcinema.wordpress.com
Join Truth Consciousness Cinema Group in a night of Alien and UFO exploration.
Front Bar: 630pm STAR DREAMS STAR DREAMS, the movie is a precocious attempt at making definitions in the crop circle debate by illuminating various perspectives and insights gained by the major researchers in the field. This feature documentary by Genesis Communications on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia seeks to present the latest circles, for all to see, by lifting them off the fields so to speak and putting them into public imagination through the medium of television and video release and public screenings. To date, there have been almost 11,000 recorded crop circles world-wide since 1980. There is a consensus among researchers that a higher intelligence is sending a communiqué to us. How are we to respond to this? By closing up, or opening up to these remarkable phenomena at this point in human history.
Robert Nichol’s take on it: “Crop Circles are the realization of a higher consciousness presented to humanity at this time to aid in a universal awakening to higher dimensions of being.”
Main Cinema: 730pm JZ KNIGHT IN UFO’S – Understanding our brains’ connection to alien life JZ Knight’s remarkable insights on UFOs and alien contact presented in this film bring the discussion of this subject to a whole new level: 1.What is the common ground that connects us to intelligent life scattered across space? 2.How does our brain work differently or similarly to theirs? 3.How come some people see UFOs and others do not? What is happening at a neurological level? 4.What UFO technology has quantum physics unraveled? What about time and timelines of possibility? 5.What can we do to advance forward as a civilization to meet our “future Now” and reach for the stars? JZ Knight’s multiple experiences of going through the tunnel or wormhole while channeling Ramtha, similar to near-death experiences, have given her a unique framework for understanding these questions. JZ Knight on UFOs is a candid and exciting DVD presentation of her knowledge, originally recorded live at Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment for the Extraterrestrial Civilizations & World Peace Conference held in Hawaii in June 2006.
Main Cinema: 930pm CONTACT HAS BEGUN “Contact Has Begun” is a documentary that DCT Enterprises LLC has done on James Gilliland. James has had contact with ETs and “off worlders”. The film also covers near death experiences, orbs, and the topic of coming Earth changes. Changes that will effect each and everyone of us. This film delivers a message that will change your world. • Earth Changes – the ones the Mainstream knows about but won’t address (even though scientists present compelling evidence that BIG changes are coming in the next two years – and that’s what our benevolent ET friends are concerned about as well). • SEE GENUINE FOOTAGE OF UFOs over James’ Trout Lake Sanctuary in Washington state. • See them “power up” in response to people on the ground – and learn how you can experience this too. • Learn how to film UFOs yourself. “Anyone can do it,” says James. • See an awesome fleet of UFOs filmed over Mexico. • See experts and authors reveal secrets of ancient history…AND coming earth changes. • Learn about UFOs literally turning off Nuclear Weapons. • Get a hint from Astronaut Gordon Cooper – he chased UFOs himself. • Understand – through superb animations – the effects of ice melt at the north and south poles. • See what will happen to our planet when the sun erupts – possibly as soon as 2010. • Learn who the “good guys” are, and where they come from – PLUS see photographs of their inter-dimensional craft.
Learn more here: http://www.meetup.com/truth-consciousness-cinema/calendar/10542237/
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May 28, 2009
Carwyn Cellars presents…
Whisky Masterclass
Saturday 4th July
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us on a virtual tour of Scotland as we talk & taste the past, present and future of Scotch Whisky.
This masterclass is a must for every malt lover -
covering histories, methods, regional styles and the many quirks of the whisky world.
Presented by Graham Wright, the Indiana Jones of Scotch Whisky.
Class & Showbag: $99 per head
This price includes:
2 hour Whisky Masterclass
Tastings of 5 Premium Scotch Whiskies
2008 Jim Murray Whisky Bible
& Something nice to take home…
Class Only: $79 per head
This price includes:
2 hour Whisky Masterclass
Tastings of 5 Premium Scotch Whiskies
RSVP Tuesday 23rd June
Ph: 9484 1820 or reply “YES!” to carwyn_cellars@gmail.com
$20 deposit req’d
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May 15, 2009
these guys rule. that is the simple truth and no more needs be said. Balance the equation of your life with some uber geeky math fun. be there or be squared.
Pompeii & Museums
A Free Public Lecture Series at Melbourne Museum.
Presented by The Mathematical Association of Victoria in association with Museum Victoria.
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One of the striking things about human development has been the role that ideas can play. Village life would have been impossible without fire and the wheel. Running water turned out to be pretty useful too. Metalworking as well. What comes first? The idea or the human need for that idea? Nowhere is this question more pertinent than with mathematics. And through history we can find cases where the idea quite clearly spurred development – the idea arose before or at the same time as the need became apparent. Equally, there are times where human need cried out for a mathematical solution, yet had to wait either because the solution was unknown, or, worse still, was ignored. Throughout, mathematics has made our world. What many of us need is someone to help us make sense of the mathematics that helps make sense of our world.
For over 100 years that very purpose has driven the Mathematical Association of Victoria – the valuing of mathematics in society. In a virtually unbroken line from Professor Edward J Nanson at the University of Melbourne in 1906 through to two present day university mathematics lecturers, Drs Burkard Polster and Marty Ross, the MAV has been proud to put mathematics centre stage at public lectures designed to challenge and enthrall.
Thanks to the wonderful support of Melbourne Museum and the generosity of Marty Ross and Burkard Polster the MAV is proud to present the 2009 Public Lecture Series. Open to all, these lectures will help stretch mathematical understanding in minds of all ages – energised and exploring families, teachers searching for fresh approaches in their own classrooms, budding mathematicians and mathematics aficionados.
Although entry is free, these events are very popular. An online booking will ensure a seat is held in your name when the theatre is full. Book online NOW.
How to become a human lightning calculator
Presented by Dr Burkard Polster |
| DATE: |
Sunday, 21 June 2009 |
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The Age Theatre, Melbourne Museum
Nicholson Street, Carlton
Melway reference: 2B J10 |
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11:30am to 12:30pm |
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Lecture Free! Note: Subscribers to MVTeachers can enter the museum free of change. For further details and registration instructions please visit museumvictoria.com.au/Education/MVteachers.
Students, concessions and children free. |
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Throughout history there have been some extraordinary people, performing incredible feats of mental mathematics: multiplying six digit numbers; winning fifty simultaneous games of blindfold chess; instantly declaring the day of the week of historical events; and, much more. Come and learn some of the best-kept secrets of these calculating magicians, and learn what it takes to become one yourself. Presented by Burkard the Lightning On-His-Fingers Counter, one of The Age’s Maths Masters (www.qedcat.com). |
Rocky V, and other Roman contributions to mathematics
Presented by Dr Marty Ross |
| DATE: |
Sunday, 26 July 2009 |
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| VENUE: |
The Age Theatre, Melbourne Museum
Nicholson Street, Carlton
Melway reference: 2B J10 |
| TIME: |
11:30am to 12:30pm |
| COST: |
Lecture Free! Note: Subscribers to MVTeachers can enter the museum free of change. For further details and registration instructions please visit museumvictoria.com.au/Education/MVteachers.
Students, concessions and children free. |
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We all know of Pythagoras and Euclid, and the great mathematics of the ancient Greeks. But what of the Roman Empire? Yes, there are Roman numerals, very useful for numbering bad movies. But what else did the Romans contribute? Come on a tour of Roman mathematics, and see what lies beyond V and X and L. Your guide will be Martius Rossus, Mathematical Gladiator, and one of The Age’s Maths Masters (www.qedcat.com) |
Rome vs. Mathematics
Presented by Dr Burkard Polster |
| DATE: |
Sunday, 23 August 2009 |
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| VENUE: |
The Age Theatre, Melbourne Museum
Nicholson Street, Carlton
Melway reference: 2B J10 |
| TIME: |
11:30am to 12:30pm |
| COST: |
Lecture Free! Note: Subscribers to MVTeachers can enter the museum free of change. For further details and registration instructions please visit museumvictoria.com.au/Education/MVteachers.
Students, concessions and children free. |
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The mighty Roman legions are approaching your city. One man stands in the way of total destruction: a mathematician. True story! Come and find out about the life and maths of the amazing Archimedes, who the Romans only defeated by cheating on the final exam. Presented by Burkardus the Conquerer, one of The Age’s Maths Masters (www.qedcat.com). |
Primetime Mathematics
Presented by Dr Marty Ross |
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Sunday, 13 September 2009 |
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| VENUE: |
The Age Theatre, Melbourne Museum
Nicholson Street, Carlton
Melway reference: 2B J10 |
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11:30am to 12:30pm |
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Lecture Free! Note: Subscribers to MVTeachers can enter the museum free of change. For further details and registration instructions please visit museumvictoria.com.au/Education/MVteachers.
Students, concessions and children free. |
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Prime numbers are mathematical diamonds. They are pure beauty, the simplest of numbers. But primes are also the most curious of mathematical creatures. Prime patterns have been studied for centuries, and are still engaging the greatest mathematicians, including Australia’s own brilliant Terry Tao. Join us on a trek into the jungle of prime mathematics. Learn what we know, and hope to know, of mathematics’ most mysterious family. Your guide will be Prime Hunter Marty, one of the Age’s Maths Masters (www.qedcat.com) |
About the Lecturers:
Burkard Polster and Marty Ross are Melbourne’s tag team of mathematics. They write the Maths Masters column for The Education Age, appear at schools, and do whatever they can to convince whoever they can that mathematics is beautiful and fun. All their activities can be checked out at www.qedcat.com.
“These really are world class public lectures. And to make them work for such a diverse audience is a splendid achievement.“
Dr Max Stephens, MAV Life Member.
Burkard Polster is a maths lecturer, and Monash University’s resident Mathemagician, mathematical juggler, origami expert, bubble-master, shoelace charmer, and Count von Count impersonator. When he is not doing fun mathematics he has fun investigating perfect mathematical universes.
Marty Ross is a mathematical bum. At the age of 2, he ran away from America to join the circus. After some controversy involving an elephant, he returned to America to do his PhD on minimal surfaces at Stanford University. After a stint at Rice University, he came back to Australia. Since then, he has wandered from Maths Department to Maths Department, aimless but happy.
Read what Burkard and Marty lectured about in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
Watch and listen to Marty’s 2006 “Maths vs GOD” presentation here.
Click here to sign up!
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May 14, 2009
Sunday 31 May
MZ JOSEPHINE’S CABARET FANTASTIQUE starring MZ JOSEPHINE, NANA DORIS, WILLOW LA CHATTE, SPARKARELLA, THE EVIL TWINS, DAVE EVANS, JOHN O’HAGAN & THE KAHUNA DADDIES
Mz Josephine’s Uber Productions presents, an ebullient evening of burlesque, comedy, music, dance, performance and variety cabaret. Join Mz Jo’s disparate ensemble of artful entertainers, for a funky evening of very low brow and high brow acts of surprise and wonder. Guaranteed to raise your eyebrows if not your shirts, engage your nipples and simultaneously stimulate your immune system. Sassy Songs, Saucy Girls, and one grossly disinhibited Nana let lose on the kindness of strangers.
The startling Nana Doris leads the cast, armed with only a pink satin glove, lubricant and her handbag of engaging funnies – adventure before dementure is this old gal’s motto. The elegant Mz Josephine and her tight two piece Dave Evans and John O’Hagan swing into tangos, jazz, blues and cabaret tunes with panache The winsome Willow La Chatte, Mistress of Bottoms Up Burlesque entertains with her fabulous Two Faces Striptease. Sparkarella Circus Pole Diva gets everyone into a fever with her spectacularly sexy acrobatic pole display. The exotic lounge sounds of The Kahuna Daddies recreate the novelty and romance of Tiki club music; for your dancing pleasure. The Evil Twins tightly monitor the crowd, conducting statistical Stasi spy games that can only result in an uproar of protest and a playful invasion of personal boundaries. Have your papers ready! Doors 7.30pm.
www.josephinefisher.com
www.myspace.com/MzJosephine
Sunday 7 June – QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY EVE Read the rest of this entry »
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May 9, 2009
In need of both a thrill and a chill in 2009?
Then perhaps a ghost tour or cemetary walk is just what the paranormal investigator ordered…
The National Trust of Victoria run several spooky events a year… tonight is one of their yearly full moon cemetary walks… UM found out a little too late to be of any use to you… sorry wampires, but what we did find is that they’re also running ghost tours:
the next one is in July and is of Como in South Yarra in conjunction with a medium:
Back by popular demand, Como House is running Ghost tours in cooperation with a medium form Spookspotters.
Tour will focus on past people and events in the house. Tours begin with a complimentary glass of wine in the beautiful Ballroom and a background of Como’s residents passt and present.
Ghost tours are not suitable for children under the age of 15.
Date
Date: Thursday 2 July 2009
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location
Como House
Cnr Wlliams Road and Lechlade Ave
South Yarra
Cost
Adults $30, Concession $27
Members: Adults: $25 Concession $22
Contact Details
Bookings Essential
http://www.nattrust.com.au/events/ghost_tours
They’re also running a regional Winter Solstice Cemetary Walk:
The Western Cemetery which has an important Aboriginal grave, fine avenues of Italian Cypress and a number of graves of Western District Squatters, was established in 1858 and was classified by the National Trust in 1997.
Notes and supper included.
Date
Date: Friday 19 June 2009
Time: 7:30 pm – 11:59 pm
Location
Western Cemetery
95 Minerva Rd
Manifold Heights
Cost
$12
Contact Details
Bookings essential
Jenny Yeats 03 5255 2097
There are are also some privately run Melbourne Cemetary Tours which run once or twice a Month:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~hdharris/cemetery.html
run by historian Helen Doxford Harris. These tours are thematic and cover walks like: Law makers and Law Breakers, Medicos and Misadventures, Creative Colonists
A list of Melbourne Ghost Tours – and the rest of Australia - is offered here:
http://www.castleofspirits.com/ghosttours.html#victoria
And here, Paranormal Australia – Channel 31’s famous ghost hunters – conduct their own ghost tours, including Walhalla:
http://www.paranormalaustralia.com/tours/tourwalhalla.html
and many others in rumoured ghost locations around Australia
And for those of you that don’t want to go out in order to get ghostly – perhaps what you need is the:
Haunted Downunder Online Radio Show
And of course we’ve already featured the Haunted Melbourne ghost tour on Underground Melbourne! But we could hardly feature a Melbourne Ghost Tour page without mentioning him again.
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May 2, 2009
It’s on!
Three Thousand Magazine provides the following details for eager droolers, lurchers and blood dripping brain eating undead types who want to join the mutant hordes of shufflers:
What:
Melbourne Zombie Shuffle 2009
Where:
Starts at the Carlton Gardens, Cnr of Rathdowne St and Victoria St, Carlton.
When:
Sat May 9, 1-4pm
The horrific horde of flesh eaters that annually culminate in the CBD in search of BRAAAAIIINNS will depart the Carlton Gardens and head down this path: La Trobe St, Swanston St, Southbank, Crown Casino. (Not sure how many brains they will actually find at Crown Casino, but whatevs). Once this war path has been tramped, Roxanne flings open its doors to host The Official Zombie Shuffle After Party (from 5pm) for all those monstrous freaks who feel the urge to continue wreaking havoc upon the night.
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EDIT: 10 05 09
2009 PHOTOS POSTED HERE:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/timeyles/
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April 16, 2009
/culled from the Indie Initiative email list – a very worthy cause!!!!! From this list, remember Heartland Records, Greville Records, Peril Underground, Polyester Records, Metal Mayhem: but there’s also Missing Link, Hear Now Records, DMC Records, Liquorice Pie Records, Northside Records… plenty more too, just waiting to help you love music 
Google maps can help if you need to find one near you!
It’s World Record Store Day on Saturday www.worldrecordstoreday.com .
Record stores are the heartbeat of music. Those indie stores that are left survive because they cater to their consumers needs. The proprietors and staff have the knowledge to steer people in the right direction, they help musicians get their product out and give joy when the have the music you want.
I have a bad vinyl habit that needs more records. This week I got Zaireeka (Flaming Lips) and a Superfunk compilation from Second Spin in Carlisle St, the new My Morning Jacket album (complete with CD) and a soul compilation at Greville Records and a DVD of The Prairie Home Companion from Record Paradise in Chapel Street. Record Paradise in now run by Paul and Renee and is completely changed from Warrens Record Paradise. You can now find vinyl sorted into some sort of order. It’s still a crate diggers paradise, but they have added books and movies (helped by Paul Harris from 3RRR).
Warrens was run by possibly the unfriendliest and rudest proprietor ever. It’s next to the Police station at 100 Chapel Street (near Carlisle St).
If you’ve been there you know what I mean. But now it’s sweetness and light.
Basement Discs and Polyester will be having instore appearances.
Record store were and are a great source of knowledge. Support them on Saturday, but support them very week. It can be easier to go to a chain, but having some knowledgable discussion will be far more illuminating. You never know who you might meet. I met Nick Cave recently at Greville. He always supports local stores. In’t it time you did to.
<neil@indieinitiative.com>
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April 15, 2009
Not a great deal of info about this one but apparently it’s a huge convention with Tattoo judging and more:
here’s what’s known. If you want more info I suggest emailing the addy below. If anyone has more info, I’d appreciate any additions.
PTAA NATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION
April 24th,25th & 26th 2009
Sebel on Albert Park
Melbourne
Inquiries: tat2tapestry@optusnet.com.au
Web: http://ptaa.net/
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April 15, 2009
Style After Dark is South Melbourne Market’s interpretation of a night market. Located along the street in the heritage magnificence of the Market’s wide verandahs, Style After Dark will provide an outlet for a vibrant local community of clothing designers and makers. Stalls will emphasise locally-designed, locally-made and collectible clothing and associated accessories, jewellery and headwear. The location is superb and well-supported by existing food and drink outlets in Cecil Street or the Market’s Food Hall. Live music and performance art. Style After Dark is a street market with a difference, Australian made, high end designers of all crafts. Quality vintage pieces and collectables.
Every Thursday in May – 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
The South Melbourne Market is located on the corner of York, Cecil & Coventry Streets South Melbourne. The South Melbourne Market is easy to get to by car, motorbike, bike, walking or public transport.
Address: 322-326 Coventry Street, South Melbourne 3205
Melway: Map 1C Ref E11
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