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Beer O'Clock
Friday Evening, November 8, 5:30PM >

A rich tradition celebrated by design studios throughout the nation. Come and join us as we 'knock the top off one,' Melbourne-style to mark the end of a working week, and the beginning of Awards festivities. Local designers invite you to join them at their studios or regular watering holes to carry on this grand tradition.

3 DEEP
Cicciolina, 130 Acland Street, St. Kilda
Contact: Brett/David. Tel. 9593 8034

CORNWELL DESIGN
The Supper Club, Level 1, 161 Spring Street, Melbourne Contact: Stephen Cornwell. Tel. 9663 5156

DAVID LANCASHIRE DESIGN
Studio, 17 Williams Street, Richmond
Contact: David. Tel. 9421 4509

FUTUREBRAND
Studio, 123 Rosslyn Street,
West Melbourne.
Contact: Richard Henderson. Tel. 9254 0244

GOLLINGS + PIDGEON
Studio, 147 Chapel Street, St. Kilda
Contact: David Pidgeon. Tel. 9537 0733

HOYNE DESIGN
Pelican, 16 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda
Contact: Andrew Hoyne. Tel. 9537 1822

MOTORGROUP
Studio, Studio 13 / 15 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
Contact: Warren Spence. Tel. 9534 6437

MUSTARD DESIGN,
The Evelyn Hotel, then The First Floor,
Corner Brunswick and Kerr Streets, Fitzroy
Contact: Troy. Tel. 9419 7401

PAPER STONE SCISSORS
Boutique, 132a Greville Street, Prahran
Contact: Philippa Pendlebury. Tel. 693 0000

STORM
Studio, 18 Market Street, South Melbourne
Contact: Rachel D. Tel. 9693 0000

Melbourne Designers Host Dinner
Friday Night, November 8

Choose from a selection of interesting, renowned, and hip eating experiences... and hosts. Book for one, or come with a crowd; a top way to kick-off the weekend. Select from the list of dinner hosts below, marking the number of people that you would like to book for. Group size will be limited to tables of ten on a first-in, best-dressed basis; selecting a first, second and third choice is probably a good idea. A deposit of $30 per person is required at this stage. This deposit is non-refundable.

Price ranges have been provided as a guide for a meal excluding drinks at each restaurant. On the night, the final bill will be divided between the guests, and the difference between the deposit and the final cost will be payable. Bookings for the dinner will close on October 10. When you receive your Awards tickets you will also have your dinner confirmed and be provided with details of your host and restaurant.

Richard Henderson
FUTUREBRAND
Pelican
16 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda. Tel. 9525 5847
Reflecting the urban chic of St. Kilda, this restaurant designed by 6 degrees has a lived-in feel even though it has only recently opened. A lot of attention has been given to the design of the interior and the food. A tapas style menu offering a range of fascinating options is good value for money. PRICE RANGE $25-40

Philippa Pendlebury & Andrew Majzner
PAPER STONE SCISSORS
Da Noi
95 Toorak Road, South Yarra. Tel. 9866 5975
It's a new experience. You never know what you are going to eat as there is no menu. the food just keeps coming. It's Sardinian food so it's not your usual cuisine that you would expect, and it's always delicious. PRICE RANGE $35-60

Dean Butler
STORM
Pearl
631-633 Church Street, Richmond. Tel. 9421 4599
Chef Geoff Lindsay's food is deluxe and surprising. Signature dishes such as the watermelon, feta and sprout salad with tomato jelly push the mix-and-match boundaries, but aplomb far outweighs bomb... Even the critics would have to admit they've never had anything like crispy taro dumplings stuffed with Valrhona chocolate... (Dani Valent, Sunday Life, February 2002) PRICE RANGE $75-100

Andrew Hoyne
HOYNE DESIGN
Circa at The Prince
2 Acland Street, St. Kilda. Tel. 9536 1122
Of the enormous range of great experiences the Melbourne food scene offers, I chose Circa because it is the experience I'd like non-Melbournians to take home. Circa is sophisticated and theatrical. Waaay modern. The ultimate example of why Melbourne is so famous for its unrivalled food quality and innovation. Circa is simply the cherry on Melbourne's cake. Past the (extremely) groovy facade and cool(?) people, the place is actually heaps of fun. (Which is what it's all about, right!) Circa serves more than just spectacular food. It's a dining experience. For those with after dinner stamina, we.ll wander downstairs to a private booth at the Mink Vodka Bar. (And for the real late nighters, we might even sneak onto the roof for a swim later...) PRICE RANGE $75-100

Max Robinson
ROBINSON TEAM
Barolo
74 Toorak Road, South Yarra. Tel. 9866 2744
Barolo. Been there for yonks in Toorak Road just opposite Avoca Street. In its various incarnations it has been run by Calabrians, Lebanese, Asians and even Tasmanian people. But its fate is now being guided by Don Heggie, an urbane Aussie with a ripper collection of works on paper, with which he adorns the restaurants walls. There are Boyds, Blackmans, Whiteleys, Tuckers, Percevals. All original. All beautiful. There are no Max Robinsons yet, but we're working on that. The food ain't bad or too dear. I have been known to sit outside from 8.30 in the morning 'til 3.00 the following morning. But that was then... PRICE RANGE $35-55

Tanja & Darren Ledwich
MEGAN STONE DESIGN
I Carusi
46A Holmes Street, Brunswick. Tel. 9386 5522
It is the most fantastic Pizza place in Melbourne - authentic and real. Being down the far end of Lygon Street, it is an opportunity to see and experience Melbourne culture at its most honest and unpretentious. PRICE RANGE $20-30

Stephen Huxley
SWINBURNE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DESIGN/ DESKTOP MAGAZINE
Anak Ku
472 Church Street, Richmond. Tel. 9428 9688
Run by a woman who has a stash of secret recipes and her antique-collecting husband, Anak Ku is full of surprises. There are wild and complex flavours, massive Javanese wall panels and great views past the Dimmey's clock to the city. The food is Peranakan, or Straits-Chinese, a fusion born of the arrival of Chinese migrants to the Malay-Indonesian archipelago in the 15th century. PRICE RANGE $25-35

The Awards
Saturday Evening November 9

Sydney has the Opera House and Melbourne has the Sidney Myer Music Bowl: architectural icons from the days when men were gentlemen, and less wasn't more. Where better to host the Melbourne 2002 National AGDA Awards ceremony and dinner?

This unique and memorable evening will include pre-awards cocktails, the awards extravaganza, awards exhibition, a sumptuous dining experience and toe-tapping entertainment.

Your ticket includes entry to the Awards Dance Party.
Tickets are strictly limited (550 maximum).
Total $180 plus GST per person
1815 for 1850

Awards Book
Order your Awards Book to be available on the night. Book a complete table and order six books and each guest will receive a book with our compliments.
Awards Book Cost $60 plus GST (retail $100 plus GST)

Awards Dance Party
Saturday Night November 9

As the dinner slows down, the awards dance party kicks-off. Aimed at those who don.t wish to go home, or those whose evening is just beginning . entry to the dance party is included in the price of your awards dinner ticket, or at a cost for those not attending the dinner. The dance party will also be held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the DJ team will let loose until 3am, with food and drinks at bar prices. 2200 - 0300
Cost $25 plus GST per person (without an Awards ticket)

Great Ocean Road Surf Experience
Saturday November 9

Glassy clean waves (hopefully), off-shore breeze (could be), sun (maybe), sand and salt (definitely), nine-foot malibus, Rip Curl wet suits, chicko rolls, Big M and hot chips - let.s get out there and carve it up. If you.ve always wanted to surf, tried a couple of times, or forgotten how. here.s your chance to get amongst it with our genuine, Victorian surf experience. A day trip that takes in our world famous Surf Coast, two hours of personalised surf school for beginners, board, wet suit and a lunch of steaming hot fish and chips. And for those who don.t wish to get wet, there.s a visit to the mecca of surf: Bells Beach and Surf World at Torquay.

Pickup 0930
Group re-board 1400 and return by 1600 to Melbourne
(min. 20 people)
Total $70 plus GST per person

Heide Gallery Tour
Sunday November 10

If you still have an appetite for the creative and visual, join us on a tour of the renowned Heide Gallery of Contemporary Art. The day includes a mouth-watering brunch, entry to all exhibitions and the beautiful Heide sculpture gardens: enough to satisfy the most ravenous appetite. Exhibitions: Good Vibrations: The legacy of Op art in Australia, Making it New: the Barrett Reid Bequest to Heide.

Pickup 1000, Brunch 1100,
Tours from approximately 1200 onwards
Group re-board 1430
and return by 1530
Total $50 plus GST per person (min. 30 people)

The Hepburn Spa Experience
Sunday November 10

For those in need of fresh air and pampering, this day trip provides the perfect conclusion to your weekend. A picturesque drive through Daylesford mineral springs region will deliver you to the tranquil spa resort at Hepburn Springs, where a selection of mineral springs spa and massage options await. Following your relaxation, transformation and detoxification, a delicious feast will be served for lunch against a picture postcard backdrop of the Victorian spa country.

For those wishing to indulge in a private spa, massage, flotation tank or mud bath, visit the web site at http://www.hepburnspa.com.au and book directly with the Spa on 03 534 82034. Additional costs relating to extra indulgences may be paid on the day.

Pickup 0915
Arrive 1100, spa 1130.1230
Lunch 1245.1430
Group re-board 1430 and return by 1600 to Melbourne
Total $60 plus GST per person (min. 25 people)

Recovery Brunch
Sunday November 10

What better way to recover from the night before, but with a relaxing brunch at the St. Kilda Bowls Club. Struggle out of bed mid-morning, and wander down to join us for a gourmet barbecue lunch, a recuperative 'hair of the dog', and a quiet game of lawn bowls. 1100 until 1400
Contribution breakdown
Contribution $30 plus GST per person
(min. 50. max. 150 people)
Alcohol at bar prices

Accommodation

Warm, Welcoming and Hip, our selection of hotels recommended for your stay in Melbourne. When making your reservations please quote 'AGDA' to ensure you receive the reduced room rate negotiated for the awards. All prices provided include GST.

Hotel Lindrum
26 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Tel. 03 9668 1111 | Fax. 03 9668 1199
http://www.hotellindrum.com.au
email reservations@hotellindrum.com.au
The Hotel Lindrum introduces a unique style of accommodation. Design is the concept and personalised service is the focus. Interior designers Terry Fripp and Neil Bradford are celebrated for their work on such landmark projects as The Chedi in Bali, Their Serai in Indonesia and New York's Essex House in Central Park. The attention to detail is obvious in the choice of warm rich furnishings, enhanced by subdued lighting.