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Renew action in February: Exhibitions, New Instore [30.01.2012]

On Show

The Woods. Exhibition: Sam Robertson is having his first solo show, exhibiting his Graffiti inspired artwork and t-shirts. Opening Night: Saturday 4 February. 7-10pm Exhibition period: until 4 March. Wed-Sun. 10-4.

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ARThive: Its Only Madness. HOLY SARDINES! Exhibition featuring 20 painted portraits of Batman villians by artist Grant Hunter “I really like Batman so I will be unveiling paintings of various Batman villains, including The Joker, Mister Freeze, Penguin, Killer Croc, Two-Face, Clock King, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Black Mask, Mad Hatter, Clayface, The Riddler, Bane, Crazy Quilt, Calendar Man, Zsasz, Scarecrow, Ventriloquist, Ra’s Al Ghul, and Manbat. I’ve been working on these on-and-off in my studio for about a year, but the time has come to quit faffing about and just show them to people. So if you like Batman too and wanna have a look at them, come and i’ll put on a spread of fizzy drinks and lollies and maybe put Prince’s soundtrack to Batman ‘89 on the stereo.” ARThive, Upstairs 111 Hunter St (entry off Morgan St) Opening Sunday 5 February. 2-5pm. Exhibition runs until 25 February. More on Facebook.

The Roost “Totally 90’s” exhibition is bringing everything good/bad about the 1990’s back to the Roost for just one night! They’ve gathered designers, illustrators and photographers to create a reaction to the decade that was… the 90’s. So bring yourself, your friends and anyone else you can find, they’re gonna celebrate like it’s 1999! Submissions accepted until 8 Feb. Opening night: Friday 10 February. 7.30-10.30pm. 591 Hunter St Newcastle. More on Facebook

Odditorium Pop up shop: Come and shop while you bop at Chinos Bar – Newcastles new awesomely decked out dive bar. Odditorium stall with Vintage & Records. Enjoy vinyl pickings from Prince of the Rodeo Get ready to Rock to The Motherlode + The Nugs. Cnr Hunter & Denison Sts Newcastle. Sunday 26 February. 3 pm till late. More on Facebook.

Hot off the Neon Zoo desk is the launch of the The Bistro Rebrand. These Renewers were recently asked by the new owners of The Bistro on Darby St to rebrand the iconic Newcastle restaurant. The brief was to show the change that can be expected and to set the scene for ‘modern day comfort food, the food their chefs love to share & cook’. The new logo and branding can be seen on the menus and signage and has been well received to date. As part of their ‘research’ Neon Zoo have tried many of their tasty treats and can highly recommend that you treat yourself to a meal at The Bistro soon. Visit Neon Zoo gallery online.

In store

Little Papercup get a bit cheeky for Valentine’s Day with an adults only Crafternoon: Naughty&Nice. Come & make a cheeky card for your better half. Guy & Girls welcome! Costs $10 which includes materials & refreshments. Thursday 9 February. 6-8pm. Shop 18/19 Market Square Hunter St Mall (Food Court Level, opposite Rivers). Bookings essential: hello@littlepapercup.com.au. More on Facebook

The Woods. New Instore: Crooked Teeth Club T-shirts and (soon to come) skateboard decks.

Wed-Sun. 10-4.

101a King St Newcastle

Odditorium Vintage & Portrait Parlour New Instore Feburary: a collection of retro inspired artworks by Tom Kearney. New 70s style handmade leatherwork: beautifully handcrafted wallets belts coinpurses and lighter cases by Baz. Handmade Lampshades by Viva La Lampe: funky lamps and shades made with upcycled vintage and retro fabrics. Basement, 14 Thorn St Newcastle.