You’ve done Darlo – but have you done it right?
Darlinghurst is one of Sydney’s most thriving precincts for business, culture and good times, and after the success of its maiden DoDarlo event earlier this year, the Darlinghurst Business Partnership is throwing a special DoDarlo Xmas Party this Saturday December 5. Venues and business across the suburb will unite with special events, deals and workshops to celebrate all the things that make Darlo great. Tegan Reeves picks out five of the hottest places to be.
255b Crown Street
Unsure what to get the teenage nieces and nephews for Christmas? The vinyl revival is in full swing, and you’ll be the most popular gift-giver around thanks to a few records. If you’re feeling especially generous, The Record Store stocks some fairly serious turntables as well. DoDarlo at The Record Store will feature drinks, a vinyl sale, and guest DJs spinning vinyl live in store. And as one of Sydney’s premier record stores, there are over 3,000 new release, rare and second-hand records in stock. Get digging.
329 South Dowling Street
It could just be me, but do people actually like eating a cake that is made mostly out of old fruit? Christmas cake is for people with dentures. Cupcakes, on the other hand, are a whole bunch of fun and colour. This Saturday, My Little Cupcake will be giving customers a free cupcake for every five standard or large cupcakes they buy over the counter. Sweet deal.
177 William Street
King Street Gallery on William is currently exhibiting works by highly acclaimed Australian artist Elisabeth Cummings. Enjoy a wine or champagne while viewing Cummings’ latest exhibition, New Paintings. It has been said that Cummings’ work from the last 15 years has been some of her best, ensuring this exhibition features some of her finest paintings. She is credited with influencing many other Australian artists with her abstracted style and use of colour.
218 William Street
Specialising in local, seasonal and sustainable food and drink, Old Growler will be serving up for DoDarlo its spiced Chai Nog – a festive blend of applejack and whisky, egg white, chai syrup and cinnamon – in addition to the usual weekend food and drinks menu. If all the Christmas shopping is wearing you down, this is the place to kick back and rest your feet.
Basement, 180b Campbell Street
Brand X will be opening its doors to anyone who wants to learn about the Risograph machine and The Rizzeria – the artist collective that owns and operates the machine. Drinks and nibbles will be provided while The Rizzeria runs workshops on the stencil press, screen printing onto textiles and other surfaces using its stencils. Unique, affordable art made by local artists using the Risograph machine, including prints, towels and zines, will be available for purchase.
[Main image:The Record Store photo by Juls Ibanez]
DoDarlo Xmas Party is onSaturday December 5 across many venues. Head here for more info and a full list of participating places.
