Picasso and Braque go to the movies
May 28th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
GALA OPENING | PICASSO AND BRAQUE GO TO THE MOVIES | with Dr Stefano Carboni, Director Art Gallery of WA
Celebrate Picasso’s contribution to the art world with a Spanish extravaganza of dance, music and tapas in the main concourse of the Gallery! Thrill to the machine gun footwork of flamenco dancers accompanied by Spanish quitarist, from the acclaimed Danza Viva Spanish Dance Company, of recent Octagon Theatre success.
Dr Stefano Carboni, Director of the Gallery, will open the Festival, his APPRECIATING talk will discuss the works of Picasso, and introduce the first of the Festival films, Picasso and Braque go to the Movies.
Born at the same time as cinema itself and both avid cinephiles, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque are creators of the Cubist movement and pioneers in the world of modern art. This film examines the possible aesthetic links between the advent of the cinema and Cubism. Discover the genesis of an artistic revolution.
Bookings
Wednesday 6 June | 6pm – 9pm
The Concourse, Art Gallery of WA (via the Front Entrance)
Members $55 / Guests $65 (inc tapas & entertainment from 6pm, talk 6:45pm, followed by film)
Booking ref: F11 CLICK HERE to book with trybooking or call 9492-6750
CLICK HERE for further information
Fez Cafe Mount Lawley
September 22nd, 2010 § 6 Comments
I love discovering a new cafe! Apparently Fez opened less than a week ago so I thought I’d pay them a brunch visit. I was greeted most warmly by Abby who was always attentive and friendly. My first coffee, a double shot flat white was excellent, and not too hot. In fact it says on the menu that if you want your coffee hotter, you need to specifically ask for it. The short black to follow was well poured with good acidity, but thankfully not mouth-puckeringly so.
The eggs benedict ($15.50) pictured above were cooked to perfection, with the eggs’ soft centres juxtaposed with some lightly grilled ham and gently wilted spinach on sourdough. The Hollandaise was beautifully balanced and creamy.
The fit out is light and clean without being sterile. It’s in a great location, just off the increasingly difficult-to-negotiate Beaufort St precinct with easy adjacent street parking or in the Fresh Provisions carpark onto which it faces.
I must say I was sorely tempted by the traditional Berber breakfast of Moroccan meatballs with eggs and grilled bread ($18.50), but my appetite wasn’t quite up to that. To be continued on another occasion.
According to Abdul, the cafe’s owner, they’ll also be opening for dinner in November, with BYO wine.
Well worth a try if you’re looking for something new in the Beaufort Street precinct. I know I’ll be back for the Berber breakfast!
Fez
83 Walcott St
Mt Lawley WA 6050
(08) 9328 9999
Spring is Sprung
August 31st, 2010 § Leave a Comment
Love this time of year in Perth. It means delicious new seasons asparagus, strawberries, warmer weather and live music at the Mondo Markets in Inglewood.
Lowdown Espresso Bar
May 18th, 2010 § 3 Comments
Paid a visit to the relatively recently opened Lowdown Espresso Bar yesterday. Their short macchiato and flat white ticked all the boxes for me. Nice to see them adopting a “Melbourne approach” to their pricing structure too. That is, charging a fair rather than exorbitant amount for great coffee.
Lowdown are tucked away in Cloisters Arcade off Hay Street near His Majesty’s Theatre.
Worth a visit if you’re in the neighbourhood. They’re passionate about what they do. I like that!
If you’d like a more in-depth analysis of what to expect visit Cafe Grendel’s blog about Lowdown
Lowdown Espresso Bar
Open weekdays 7am – 5pm
16A Cloisters Arcade,
Hay Street, Perth
Ph 9226 3041
http://www.lowdownespresso.com.au/
PS. This area’s fast filling with other great cafes. Check out the comments on this post for more recommendations from my fellow coffee fiends!
Jerry Fraser, King of Oysters
January 17th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
I know I’ve mentioned Jerry’s greatness before, but I’ll say it again. This man is an oyster shucking virtuoso. (Pardon my expletive alliteration!)
Not content to hide away in a kitchen, Jerry prises open these twinkling gems right before your very eyes. He’s at chic places like Must wine bar on Beaufort Street and other locations around Perth.
If you want to catch him around town to witness the incredible skill with which he prises open these exquisite fruits of the sea, check out his facebook page or contact him via his website.
http://www.oystershucker.com.au/
