DoDarlo Christmas Party

As the owner of Darlinghurst’s The Record Store and president of the Darlinghurst Business Partnership, Stephan Győry wanted to see more things happening in Darlinghurst without having to put on a festival. So he came up with the idea of DoDarlo, a community partnership between a number of businesses in the area.

“We don’t really like doing them [festivals] because it’s a ‘one shot’ for the area, everyone trades year round so we came up with DoDarlo to encourage local business to do fun things,” said Győry.

DoDarlo had its first run in June, and this December it makes its next appearance. There will be 25 businesses involved on the day from Tap Gallery, Radio Free Alice, Old Growler, My Little Cupcake, and of course The Record Store.

The businesses are spread out around the area so you can spend a whole day walking around the east Sydney suburb exploring. Every shop who is a part of the event will have special deals, workshops, taste testings and giveaways, it’s just dependent on the store.

Guests visiting the event will be given limited edition gift labels designed by local artist Jodee Knowles. If your business is in Darlinghurst and you want to be a part of DoDarlo, Győry encourages you to sign up at the DoDarlo website. (AMal)

Dec 5. Various stores in Darlinghurst. Free. Info: dbp.org.au/do-darlo-xmas

BY ATHINA MALLIS