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    The Land of Yes and The Land of No

    Let me preface this by saying that I am by no means an expert in the world of movement. However, what I can offer to you dear readers is a review from the perspective of someone who appreciates dance but can’t tell the difference between a plié and a pirouette.

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    Win Dinner and a Movie at The Beresford’s Italian Film Nights

    In the lead up to balmy summer nights, The Beresford is screening a selection of Italian arthouse films every Monday.

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    Win Tickets to see Kursk at the Opera House

    Step into the dark and witness the psychology of sailors trapped at the bottom of the sea at Kursk.

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    Slavery Footprint: Calculating How Many Forced Labourers Work For You

    Cue the bright-eyed, pigtailed offspring of ethical consumerism and social media, Slavery Footprint.

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    The Ten Best Things to See and Do at Art & About 2011

    There's art everywhere, and Concrete Playground's sifted out the best parts of Art & About for you to get to.

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    Sydney Theatre Company Launches 2012 Season

    Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have taken inspiration from movies, novels, the preoccupations of the world and the ingenuity of local artists to create Season 2012.

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    Newcastle Hosts Two Festivals In One Weekend

    Yes, we do like to poke fun at our younger brother Newcastle now and then. But next week we have to admit he's winning big time.

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    Join the Chocolate Wonderland at Baroque Bistro

    We all have our weaknesses. And if there's one thing that could have me lying to friends and mortgaging a house, it would be chocolate.

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    Dine on Wine and Dumplings at New Shanghai

    We're talking a feast of delicious dumplings, including New Shanghai's genre-busting soupy and crispy Pan Fried Pork Buns.

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    Semi-Fictional Audio Guides Narrate New York’s Museum Mile

    A conceptual sound collective and the French join forces to take you for a merry and blissfully confusing journey down Manhattan's Museum Mile.

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    Micro-Hotel Sleepbox Makes Being In Transit Appealing

    The pod with bed and drop-down desk may mean the days of sleeping in airport food courts are well behind us.

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    Experience Slow Food at A Tavola

    In this age of fast food, fast cars and fast women, there's something to be said for taking things slow.

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    Win a Double Pass to See The Whistleblower

    Based on a true story, The Whistleblower, tells the story of human trafficking in a UN controlled post-war Bosnia.

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    Win One of Three VIP Passes to Parklife

    The good folk at Barcardi are giving you and a friend the opportunity to get your hands on a VIP Parklife experience.

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    Belvoir and Griffin Theatre Reveal 2012 Seasons

    Sydney's theatre companies have started rolling out their plans for season 2012, and they have us excited already.

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    The Ten Best Festivals in Sydney

    Get ready to dance kids, because summer’s coming. Here is Concrete Playground's shortlist of Sydney’s best festival experiences.

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    Nike Release Back to The Future Sneakers

    Nike has released a near-exact replica of the shoes worn by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future 2.

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    Win Tickets to the Opening of The Standard

    The Standard, Sydney's newest multi-purpose performance space, opens this Thursday.

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    Win Tickets to see Alan Ball at the Sydney Opera House

    This discussion of the True Blood creator's process promises to be no less seductive than a naked Mena Suvari writhing around in a bunch of roses.

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    Post-it Note Wars Erupt in Paris

    French corporate types are unleashing their creative sides in the French capital.

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    The Web Wants to Know Your Secrets

    As part of London's Ignite Festival, people are anonymously confessing their deepest, darkest secrets online.

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    The First Photojournalist in Fukushima’s Power Plant

    Photojournalist Kazuma Obara has taken some of the first pictures of the inside of the Fukushima Power Plant and the daily lives of the people who work there.

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    Collab Burger: Babekühl x Bill & Toni’s Pub Life

    Sydney design trio Babekühl are collaborating with Bill and Tony's Pub Life in Surry Hills this week to bring us a burger of epic proportions.

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    Interview /// Concrete Playground meets Bangs

    Bangs is the Sudanese refugee turned viral internet star who just wants to take girls to the movies and meet them on Facebook.

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    Finders Keepers Open Permanent Store in Surry Hills

    Follow, a design concept store from the duo behind the Finders Keepers Market, has thrown open its doors to the world.

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    The Team Behind Frankie Set to Launch Men’s Magazine

    The same team behind Frankie is about to launch Smith Journal, a guy-friendly take on the concept that worked so brilliantly for the ladies.

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    The Ten Best Small Bars in Sydney

    Those changes to licensing for small bars have certainly been shaking things up around here.

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    Win Tickets to See Art vs Science Perform the Music of Icehouse at the JD Set

    Our old mate Jack Daniels has made it to 161 fine years. And to celebrate, he’s throwing one mighty big blow out.

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    Bibliotaxi: Reviving Books In Sao Paulo

    Bibliotaxi brings you both books and a ride back home.

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    Banksy Takes On TV

    While most people think of a concept before a title is given to the project, graffiti artist and satire king Banksy does the opposite.

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    The London Riots: The Impact on Creative Communities

    While London was engaged in a process of repeatedly kicking itself in the face, some of those hardest hit have been independent artists and small businesses.

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    Tom Ballard to Miranda Devine: ‘What the F**k are You Talking About?’

    Tom Ballard responds to columnist Miranda Devine's article connecting Senator Penny Wong's pregnancy to the London riots.

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    Responses to the London Riots

    As London takes stocks of last week's riots, its people are quick to respond with a varied and unique online initiatives.

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    Barrio Chino Leads a Tequila-Fuelled Revolucion in Kings Cross

    Blow off the rest of winter with some Mexican flair.

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    Win Tickets to Silent Comics at Graphic

    We have five double passes to giveaway to Silent Comics at Graphic.

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    Champagne Cube Pops Up in Sydney

    There's nothing like a pop up, and one featuring luxurious French champagne and macarons from Becasse is something we want to be a part of.

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    Move, Learn, Eat: Take in Eleven Countries in Three Minutes

    Three shorts films by independent filmmaker Rick Mereki remind of the joys of travel.

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    Interview /// A Conversation with Mike Mills

    Tom Melick meets him in a beige-smothered hotel room. He wears a suit, looks overworked and speaks with a casual generosity.

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    Dailies at The Dip

    The Dip's newly added daily specials create excellent excuses to visit every night of the week.

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    Win a Double Pass to See Indie Film, Win Win

    Director Tom McCarthy delivers an offbeat comedy-drama about a family man who tries to stay afloat of financial and familial woes.

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    The Abercrombie Opens Its Doors on Broadway

    The Abercrombie is the uni bar we all wanted - it might even tempt you to re-enrol.

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    Keep The Harry Potter Dream Alive With Quidditch

    If you find life a little empty without Hogwarts perhaps you should give quidditch a try.

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