le cool issue # 91

Beyond The Bookshelf ( a very micro festival)

Beyond the Bookshelf is “probably the smallest festival in the world” according to its promoters. The name comes from its location, hidden at the back of the Connolly Book Shop. The New Theatre will feature two main acts each night over the five day period and an additional band will play in the actual bookstore each day. The theatre is tiny, seating only 66 people and each performance will be filmed and recorded (in schnazzy HD) so the chances are you may end up in a band’s live video. Which is nice. This is definitely the type of thing one would be proud to be part of. There’s something quietly exciting and intriguing about such a low key, subtle event. Music will be contemporary classics to electronica, and the audio and visual footage will be available for each band who perform.

Lovely Lady Loos

Working sinks, doors that lock, flushing toilets and toilet roll are all necessary for a public toilet. But how to create a spectacular one? The amount of clubs that have very considered interiors and present a specific vibe yet have the most average toilets is surprising. Particularly considering the time ladies spend at their makeup. Where are the nicest ladies rooms in the city? Attractive lighting, floor length mirrors and nice décor (not your granny’s tiles) all count for extra marks but top of the pottys has to be the Village. Their upstairs ladies enjoy lush seating to lounge on while having the chats. Next is Pygmalion for its wonderfully ornate fountain sink. Deserving of a mention is O’Neill's which has a mosaic-ed statue caged into an alcove and non-seedy blue lights which manage to add a party atmosphere.


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