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WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY

How lucky are we? There was barely even time to fool the boss into thinking you were busy before the celebration of all things under a Southern Cross tattoo rolled around. But fear not because it's less than seven weeks before the next four-day week.

In the mean time we'll just have to make do by keeping clean and heading off to boot camp in the hope of defeating DK himself. If all else fails then there's always the option of eloping to Paris and the country of eternal romance, Korea.

 

TwoThousand. Feburary is when it really starts.

Cover photo by Bob. If you would like to submit a cover shot email nadia@twothousand.com.au

P.S. This week we're giving away tickets to the biggest showdown of all time, seriously. You think Ali vs Foreman was big? Phooey! Get to WATCH and get excited about KING OF KONG.

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Read

WHAT:
S MAGAZINE #6: VERGE

WHERE:
MAG NATION ONLINE

HOW MUCH:
$19.95



 

Hello, my name is S MAGAZINE. I come from Denmark, making me Danish. I feature the work of many interesting photographers and lots and lots of naked people - breasts and penises are a forte of mine.

Sure, I might make the odd grammatical error, like the phrase ‘mainstream conscious of society', but you'll forgive me, won't you? After all I've done for you, I really think you owe it to me. Did I mention I can offer you an exciting, revelatory interview with porn illustrator, and sometime friend to Peter Allen, Robert Richards And one with Ryan McGinley Come on! I've hardly got any ads! What about my amazing Parra illustrations? Or the completely hot ‘Prime of Desire' photo essay by Christian Friis - don't tell me that won't bring you hours of enjoyment. Now come on, cut me some slack!

 

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have gotten mad. The thing is, I'm new here, you know, and I just want to make friends. So, what do you say, you want to grab a cola?

By Kirsten Law

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Hear

WHAT:
THE GREAT HARTFORD FIRE

WHO:

BY THE FIRESIDE

ON:
ROGUE RECORDS / INERTIA

MYSPACE:
MYSPACE.COM/BYTHEFIRESIDE



 

Skillfully maneuvering droning organs, looping guitars, and swooning violins, London-based muso Daniel Lea (aka By The Fireside) has written an album of damn fine tunes. Recorded in his homebuilt studio, THE GREAT HARTFORD FIRE is mellow indie rock with orchestration, emotionally charged yet understated. Breathy vocals over lilting keys, thumping basslines, and lackadaisical lines. Think Air's 'PLAYGROUND LOVE, Mercury Rev, or Beulah's YOKO LP.

 

Living in the gritty city is cool and shit, but sometimes it's nice to just take a drive in the countryside and look at cows. This is the album to take along. P.S. can you pull over soon? I have to pee.

By Wilfred Brandt

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Shop

WHAT:
VANESSA BRUNO

WHERE:
29 WILLIAM ST, PADDINGTON

CONTACT:
02 9380 8873



 

Trying to stay one step ahead in the fashion game is kinda like tying yourself to a treadmill and breaking the off switch.

Thankfully though, for we fashion tragics, who love nothing more than the luxurious feel of new, craftily-designed and beautifully-made "international" threads against our skin, there are some kind people in this world who make it a bit easier for us to get our hands on the stuff that makes our lives a little less dull. Let's call them the dealers.

 

And as luck would have it a Vanessa Bruno store has just opened in our fair town, oozing sophistication and Parisian chic that'll make you so happy inside you'll be in a daze for days.

Run young fashion junkies. Get your fix.

By Denee Savoia

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Look

WHAT:
GRRRLS ALL-GIRL ART EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY WATIM

WHERE:
AMBUSH GALLERY, 4A JAMES ST, WATERLOO

WHEN:
FRI FEB 8, 6PM-9PM

HOW MUCH:

FREE

WHAT TO EXPECT:
PRETTY THINGS WITH A BITE. ART YOU'LL WANT TO TAKE HOME



 

Grrrls! Grrrls! Grrrls! [weAREtheIMAGEmakers] presents an all-girl show of underground Australian talent. WATIM are giving a big lift to young artists coming up through street, pop surreal and illustration influences with their online art-mag. In 2007 WATIM hosted the very popular 12 x 12 show that made a huge splash with talent like Ben Frost, EAMO and Creepy. All good, but everyone asked 'hey, where are the art-girls at?'

 

So cut the pink ribbon, here for your pleasure is the girl parade, bringing you artists from all over the country including Akina, Smitten by Stephanie, Team Kitten, Love Ariel, Kareena Zerefos, Mini Graff , Nanami Cowdroy, plus, plus, plus! Sugar and spice and all things nice? Not exactly. Expect sweet villains, model nose-bleeds, girlie pains and murderous bunnies. Sure to shock, sure to entertain. Bring your fat purses too, 'cause you'll be wanting some of this grrl power for your crib.

By Madeline Boyd

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Watch

WHAT:
KING OF KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS

WHERE:
DENDY CINEMAS, NEWTOWN AND OPERA QUAYS

WHEN:
RELEASED FEB 28, BUT WE HAVE AN ADVANCE SCREENING...

WIN:
ONE OF 100 DOUBLE PASSES TO TWOTHOUSAND'S EXCLUSIVE KING OF KONG PREVIEW ON TUES FEB 12, 6.30PM AT DENDY NEWTOWN. JUST EMAIL WIN@TWOTHOUSAND.COM.AU WITH THE SUBJECT 'MAKE MY HANDS ITCH!'

WATCH THE TRAILER:
HERE



 

November 1982: LIFE magazine gathers together the best arcade game players for a tournament and a delightfully enthusiastic picture, cheerleaders and all. One of the teens was 17-year-old Billy Mitchell, considered the best gamer alive.

Present day: Billy Mitchell, now obviously a Chuck Norris fashion disciple, still desperately clings to his surviving DONKEY KONG score and his reputation as a game Jedi. Down-on-his-luck family man Steve Wiebe plays the same game in his garage - and we're shown his skill level through a clever montage drawing together the physics of games, music, baseball, and more. Has he beaten Billy Mitchell's last remaining world-record score?

 

With accusations of rigged electrics, glitch-scoring, and restraining orders, KING OF KONG is a sporting drama for everyone who couldn't catch. It gets some ironic mileage out of the disjunction between middle-aged white guys and ‘80s power ballads, but it doesn't go for cheap laughs or lazy retro appeal. If you're of a certain age and a certain geeky persuasion, this film won't just pluck at your heartstrings - it'll make your hands itch.

(Want to prime yourself for the screening? Here's a free download of Steven Poole's excellent book TRIGGER HAPPY: THE INNER LIFE OF VIDEOGAMES. Enjoy.)

By Martyn Pedler

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Goods

WHAT:
THE WASHING DONE

WHERE:
209 ENMORE RD, ENMORE

WHEN:
7AM-8PM MON-FRI, 8AM-6PM SAT-SUN

HOW MUCH:
PRICES VARY DEPENDING ON SERVICE. BAGWASH/DRY CLEANING/ALTERATIONS.

CONTACT:
LAURENCE THE LEGEND, 02 9519 0153



 

Before homes had laundries and landlords had the good sense to introduce the communal coin-op variety, the humble laundromatte was the place to be seen on a Saturday.

Nowadays, a visit to the Laundromatte-cum-Laundrette has sunk pretty low on the Sydney social scene and hanging out with your imitation bonds undies isn't really considered all that cool.

 

The Washing Done not only boasts washing, dry-cleaning and alterations services but also comes equipped with boredom busters to aid the prevention of any unwanted 'undie' conversations. No need to discuss your white wash when you're kicking back on a comfy couch reading the paper [with an ace coffee from next door] or whilst you're using the net service to check your facespace.

And if any of those options don't appeal to you, take the 'Double Bay' drive-through and do a drop-off around the back.

By Sarah Jane Owen

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EatDrink

WHAT:
MR DDUCKBOCKI & MISS KKOCHI

WHERE:
CNR PITT ST AND CENTRAL ST, CBD

HOW MUCH:
RICE CAKE STICK $1, HOT DOG KOREA STYLE $2.50, PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING UNDER $5



 

Nothing quite displays one's cultural ignorance and unworldliness like finding a shop and going "that's weird, right?" or "how cute!" So I'll avoid banging on about the name (except to say I think it's completely amazing). Coming straight outta SoKo, crazy motherfronter named Mr Dduckbocki & Miss Kkochi is a tiny little place on the northern end of Pitt Street's burgeoning Korea Town. It's a simple affair - a counter serving various snacks, almost all of which are described by the lovely staff as 'Korea-style'.

 

Having never been to Seoul, Korea-style seems to involve frying or deep-frying the food and skewering it - flavour on the run. From the awesome chilli rice-cakes and kimbabs to the slightly more western-style hot dogs, this hopefully signals the beginnings of genuine street food in Sydney. About time we caught up.

By Alex Vitlin

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Stray

WHAT:
HOPE STREET MARKETS

WHERE:

182 CAMPBELL ST, SURRY HILLS

WHEN:
FRI, FEB 1, 6PM - 9PM
SAT FEB 2, 12PM - 9PM
SUN FEB 3, 12PM - 5PM

HOW MUCH:
FROM $2

CONTACT:
/external.html?link=mailto:hopestreetmarkets@gmail.com



 

The first was near cyclonic and the next showered lightly, so with the skies improving their view of the Hope Street Markets each time, the summer installment is set to be sunny and grand.

Wiggle your way through an array of emerging designers chosen especially for the weekend, with clothes, jewellery, hats, art, tees, books and bags all covered this time.

Post browse, grab a glass of wine, some pretty grub and a cute frankie fete cake before making your way upstairs for the music.

 

Opening night features sounds from Des Miller, Red Ghost and Rebekah White, while Sui Zhen, Redjayway, Hello Beautiful and others are playing across the weekend.

With funds going to support the Hope Street Mission, make sure to come and say 'hi' - cyclone, rain or shine.

By Kashi Somers

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Out

WHAT:
LIONS AT YOUR DOOR

WHERE:
WORLD BAR, 24 BAYSWATER RD, KINGS CROSS

WHEN:
FRI FEB 1, 9PM

HOW MUCH:
$10

 

YOU'LL DEFINITELY NEED YOUR $6 K-MART SHOES FOR THIS ONE, THERE'S GOING TO BE A LOT OF SPILT BEER AND HOPPING AROUND. LIONS AT YOUR DOOR WANT YOU TO WANT TO RIOT AND BREAK THINGS. AND WHATS MORE, SPUN RIVALS AND THE BUNGALOWS ARE HELPING THEM GET YOU EXCITED. LADIES AND GENTS, PIN BACK YOUR FRINGES. IT'S GOING TO GET SWEATY.

WHAT:
SYDNEY ATTRACTION BOOTCAMP

WHERE:
TBC - UPDATES HERE

WHEN:

FRI FEB 1 TO SUN FEB 3

HOW MUCH:
$750 + B/F

 

WHEN FACED WITH THE ULTIMATE PATRIOTIC HOLIDAY, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AROUND WITH BRIGHT EYES AND SEE WHAT A DARNED GOOD CITY WE LIVE IN. BUT WHAT WITH ALL THE GIGS, OUTDOOR CINEMAS, AND BARBIE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, SOME OF THE KOOKIER OFFERINGS CAN GET OVERLOOKED. TAKE A RECENT FIND, FOR INSTANCE, AN OFFER OF TWO COURSES: ‘2 NIGHT ATTRACTION BOOT CAMP' (FOR THE LOVE LOST AMONGST US) AND A HOW TO ENTITLED ‘BEING A WINGMAN', BOTH FOR A SMALL FEE AROUND $700. WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT IT REALLY, EXCEPT ‘LIVE STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONS' AND ‘LEAD BY AUSTRALIAN ATTRACTION EXPERTS'. THE WEBSITE IS A MUST-SEE.

WHAT:
LUKE TAAFFE

WHERE:
CHINA HEIGHTS GALLERY, L3 16-28 FOSTER ST SURRYHILLS

WHEN:
FRI FEB 1, 7PM

HOW MUCH:
FREE

 

LUKE TAAFFE'S GRAPHICS COULD BE LIKENED TO A DAYDREAM BROUGHT ON BY WATCHING A FEW TOO MANY EARLY EPISODES OF 90210, OR LOOKING AT POSTERS FROM TV HITS CIRCA 1989. MIXING 80'S RADNESS, SKATE AND POP CULTURE, TAAFFE OF EUPHORIA GRAPHICS, DEFINITELY HAS GRAPHIC DESIGN DOWN TO A FINE ART. WE JUST WANT AN EXPLANATION ABOUT THE ‘DYNAMIC DUDES' FROM THE FRIENDS PAGE ON THE WEBSITE. WHY TARNISH OUR AFTERNOON WITH THAT IMAGE LUKE? WHY?

WHAT:
BRIDEZILLA

WHERE:
BEACH ROAD HOTEL, 71 BEACH RD, BONDI BEACH

WHEN:
SUN FEB 3, 6PM

HOW MUCH:
FREE

 

JUST AFTER RECEIVING THE BRIDEZILLA EP, MY EARS STARTED DEVELOPING A HEALTHY CRUSH. WITHIN A MONTH THE CRUSH WAS GETTING KIND OF SERIOUS. AND AFTER SEEING THEM LIVE I CAN TELL YOU I'M ALMOST READY TO PROPOSE, WELL, I WOULD BE IF IT WERE LEGAL. I'M PRETTY SURE THE GOOSE BUMPS ON MY ARMS AFTER THE SHOW WEREN'T THE RESULT OF POORLY JUDGED AIR-CON TEMPS, I SINCERELY THINK I AM IN LOVE WITH THE SOUND OF THIS BAND. THIS SHOW IS FREE SO YOU SIMPLY CANNOT MISS IT.

WHAT:
EROTIC FAN FICTION HOSTED BY JAY KATZ

WHERE:
CHALK HORSE GALLERY, 56 COOPER ST, SURRY HILLS

WHEN:
SUN FEB 3, 5PM-8PM

HOW MUCH:
$10 ON THE DOOR ONLY

 

THE IMPERIAL PANDA FESTIVAL ARE PUTTING ON SOME GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEK BUT NOTHING CATCHES THE EYE QUITE LIKE THE WORDS ‘EROTIC FAN FICTION'. IT RAISES THE THOUGHT OF HARRY POTTER CONJOURING UP A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT KIND OF MAGIC FOR ONE. WITH WRITERS SUCH AS BRENDAN COWELL, SHAG (FBI) AND TIM DERRICOURT (DAPPLED CITIES) IT PROMISES TO BE ACTION PACKED IN AN ADULTS ONLY KIND OF WAY.

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It's easy to remember Lenko's website, http://www.ilovelenko.com/, because we do feel that way, actually. That's why we are excited to report that they're releasing a bunch of new tops this week in their real-life and online stores. These include 'Soy Cat', 'Saturday Night Hayfever' and 'Brain Surgery' - all way short of your credit limit at $59. This will coincide with a 25% off all previous stock sale on the website. When questioned about this yesterday Dana Lenko said: "Yeehah." As a result of strategic sucking up to the lady via email, we have a boys and a girls version of Soy Cat to give away. To enter, just answer the following question:

 

This week's question:
When the cat talks to Dana it says:

a) Milk! Human being bring me milk. Now.

b) Get away from me you soy-drinking pussy

c) Sure, "milk", whatever.

d) I do not recall signing a model release for that T-shirt design

To be in the running send your answer, gender, size, name AND postal address to win@twothousand.com.au. Winners will be notified by email.

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TwoThousand is a weekly snapshot of Sydney's subculture, fired by email into the loving arms of people who realise that the best things in life are often hard to find. It is compiled by an amorphous gaggle of writers, stylists, designers and photographers who all like huddling under that big umbrella we like to call creativity. Without editorial independence TwoThousand has nothing. All editorial you read is featured because it's worth it - not because it's paid for.

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EDITOR
Nadia Saccardo
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Gabriel Knowles
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MUSIC EDITOR
Wilfred Brandt
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FILM EDITOR
Martyn Pedler
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ARTS EDITOR
Jade Warne
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Sarah Jane Owen
Alex Vitlin
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Hayley Morgan
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