Cheeky Freak Of The Week: Wildwood, NJ
Text: Tristan Ceddia
The Cheeky Freak’s this week are those crazy kids down on the boardwalk in New Jersey… the above is a highlight reel from Ruthless Films 1994 documentary Wildwood, NJ. In their own words: “This film takes you down the shore with an all-women crew to Wildwood, NJ, the last great American blue-collar seaside carnival town. Wildwood, NJ moves beyond gum-cracking, big hair, and press-on nails to look into the souls of women raised on the boardwalk’s rides, lights and come-ons.” I first spotted this video late last year, noting it as an incredible time capsule of mid nineties fashion. I recently saw by New York fashion label Sophmore that pays a nice tribute to the style and tone of Wildwood, NJ.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Sydney frequent the massive Bassike sale. Head to 356 South Dowling St (near the corner of Flinders) for the hottest bargains under the sun. Friday night see Jonathan Boulet at the Oxford Art Factory from 8pm for $15!
Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 6pm visit China Heights (back at Lvl 3 16-28 Foster St, Surry Hills) for Where the Wild Things Are, an exhibition of photographer Mike O’Meally’s photos from the film. The show also includes a charity auction on Sunday from 6pm-9pm. Watch out for an interview between Mike and Joseph Allen in the March issue of The Blackmail. Saturday night get your spiritual pleasures at GoodGod Small Cave with High Spirits featuring spiritual humans Fred Cherry (Canyons, H.I.T.S), Steele (Tropical Social), Love’s Disciple and Valentine. 10pm to Late, $10.
Friday in Melbourne see Love of Diagrams at the Workers Club, 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Doors open 8pm, $14. Afterwards, pop in to No Stopping, Bang Gang’s new monthly vibe downstairs at The Mercat. Sexy drinks and big vibes essential. 10pm to late, $20.
Big Weekend!
