Melbourne Newsletter No.196
Published: Mon, 10/04/10
The complete newsletter is read online at the link below:
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/newsletter
Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and
community guide.
This week... the Melbourne International Arts Festival begins, with
exhibitions held all across the city, while the Melbourne Stencil
Festival also gets its sneaker in the door with special events held
at 1000Pound Bend, as opposed to the wall of your local milk bar.
There's also a swag of multicultural goings-on with Activation!
(formerly known as Ashwood Family Fun Day) offering special
activities to celebrate the Delhi Commonwealth Games (formerly
known as a well-organised affair).
St Kilda fans looking to drown their woes might want to bop along
to Shedfest, a weekend of open wineries held in the Yarra Valley,
likewise for those who simply hate to see Collingwood win anything
from a Premiership to a meat tray. Collingwood supporters can also
join the revelry just to ruin it for everyone else.
This week Hisense Arena also plays host to one of the biggest dance
events with Godskitchen making a return to Melbourne, this year
with the doof-doof music accompanied by state of the art 3
Dimensional visuals. Most of those attending will be 2 Dimensional,
accompanied by glow sticks and stupid pants that look like a
skinned Muppet. Vale Fozzie Bear.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- EV Multicultural Spring Festival - presented by Eastern
Volunteers, will be a family fun day with rides, sideshow games,
performances from various multicultural groups and stalls with
crafts, community information and a great range of food. Held at
Ringwood Lake, the event is free to attend.
When: Saturday October 9 - 10am to 6pm
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-:- Activation! - the newly named Ashwood Family Fun Day held in
Chadstone. With a fresh name and feel, the day features kids'
activities, workshops in circus, dance and drumming, and diverse
food including the "Taste of Delhi" Zone, celebrating the
Commonwealth Games.
When: Sunday October 10 - 11am to 3pm
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-:- Harmony Market Festival showcases the best of Malaysian,
Indonesian and Turkish food and tradition, right in the heart of
vibrant Brunswick at St Ambrose Hall. Free to attend, the festival
includes a great range of market stalls, fun for kids, live
performances and much more.
When: Sunday October 10 - 10am to 6pm
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-:- Victorian Seniors Festival Week - Free and low-cost events held
across Victoria and at the festival hub of Melbourne Town Hall.
Celebrating the golden years and how to make the most of them, the
festival includes musical performances, exhibitions, workshops and
special displays.
When: October 3 to 10
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-:- Melbourne Fringe Festival - A celebration of Melbourne's
vibrant and quirky arts culture with an extensive program of music,
theatre, exhibitions and much more. Showcasing the talents of
independent artists and performers at various venues, the festival
includes performances for kids.
When: September 22 to October 10
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-:- Tesselaar Tulip Festival - held in Silvan an hour away from
Melbourne, is a vibrant festival that celebrates Spring with fields
that feature more than half a million beautiful flowers. With
themed weekends held throughout the festival, attractions include
concerts, kids' days and more.
When: September 16 to October 13
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Melbourne International Arts Festival, Australia's premier
celebration of performing arts, offers a program that draws on the
talents of some of the finest artists and performers from across
the world. With dance, theatre, music, visual arts, and more, it's
held at various venues.
When: October 8 to 23
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-:- Melbourne Stencil Festival is a celebration of stencil art
taking place at Melbourne's 1000 Pound Bend and other venues.
Examining one of the most divisive sub cultures, the festival a
charity auction along with forums, workshops, an award show and
workshops for adults and kids.
When: October 8 to 24
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-:- Melbourne Music - presented by the City of Melbourne, brings
musical performances to laneways, trams, trains and squares with
free concerts, public lectures and workshops. Featuring grass-roots
and internationally renowned artists, it includes the search for
Melbourne's best busker.
When: September 29 to October 10
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* FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS *
-:- Shedfest is a very special Open Winery Weekend that will see
ten wineries along the Warburton Highway opening their doors to the
public for two days with live music performances, entertainment for
kids, wine tastings, local produce and much more, all set amidst
the Yarra Valley.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10
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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Digital Fringe - held as part of Melbourne Fringe, is a visual
delight with imagery and film showcased throughout Melbourne in
venues that include libraries, shopfronts and more, presenting the
work of emerging and established artists in unique, and often
novel, environments.
When: September 22 to October 10
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- CONTEMPORANEA - held at the prestigious Smartartz Gallery in
South Melbourne, is an exhibition of artworks from the Florence
Biennale Australia Group, a collective of artists that have all
been invited to and exhibited in Italy's Florence Biennale during
the past 13 years.
When: October 7 to 19
Opening Night: Thursday October 7 - 6:30pm
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-:- Somewhat Different - held at the gallery of RMIT, is an
international touring exhibition showcases the work of over 100 key
German and European designers. Celebrating the diversity of
function, the Melbourne exhibition also features Screen Gown by
Australian designers.
When: Until November 13 - Closed Sundays
Opening Night: Thursday October 7 - 6pm to 8pm
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-:- The Wild Awards - held at the Barn Gallery of Montsalvat in
Eltham, is an exhibition and sale of stunning 2 and 3 dimensional
artworks created by members of the Wildlife Art Society of
Australasia, an artist group that aims to foster the study,
practice, and appreciation of all wildlife art.
When: October 8 to 29
Opening Night: Friday October 8 - 7:30pm
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-:- All's Well That Ends - showing at South Melbourne's Art At
Cyclone, is an exhibition by Jason Moad that explores his interest
in the way our experience of the world remains subjective. Setting
an unsettling atmosphere, his works carry overtones of something
having happened or yet to occur.
When: Until October 17 - Fridays to Sundays
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-:- The Bald Archy Prize Exhibition - Australia's most popular
comic portrait competition and alternative to the prestigious
Archibald, will be showing at Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel. Judged
by a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Maude, the works range from the
hilarious to the bizarrely vulgar.
When: October 5 to November 6
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-:- Hurrah! - a group of artists who are drawn together by their
passion for textiles, exhibiting their works at Steps Gallery in
Carlton South. Formed 18 years ago, the exhibition of contemporary
textiles, features works by Nola Bailey, Wanda McPherson and Karen
Richards.
When: Until October 17 - Closed Mondays
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-:- Wallpaper Mandala - held at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda, is
Emma Hack's new collection of works that expertly blend the female
form into the wallpaper designs of the iconic Florence Broadhurst.
The exhibition also celebrates Emma's 21st year of exploring body
art with this photographic series.
When: Until October 21 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Mortality - showing at Southbank's Australian Centre for
Contemporary Art, features works by some of the world's leading
artists, exploring life's journey from the beginning to the end.
Part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, it includes
works by Aleks Danko, Tacita Dean and others.
When: October 8 to November 28 - Closed Mondays
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-:- Returning to the Animal Within - held at Nexus Modern Art
Gallery in South Melbourne, is an exhibition by Gillie and Marc
Schattner, a husband and wife known for their striking paintings of
dogs. With paintings and fibreglass sculptures, the works present
the humanised perspective of a dog.
When: October 7 to 21 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- We Grew Up in the Nineties - held at Collingwood Underground
Carpark as part of Melbourne Fringe, showcases dance, theatre,
film, photography, digital art, fashion and much more from the
90's, bringing together artists and performers to celebrate the era
they grew up in.
When: Saturday October 9 - 3pm to 5pm
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-:- Objects of navigation - showing at fortyfivedownstairs in
Flinders Lane, is an exhibition by Russell Craig, exploring themes
of movement and navigation with beautiful drawings that were
inspired by Melanesian paddles used for propelling outrigger craft
and canoes through water.
When: September 28 to October 9 - Tues to Sat
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-:- Roads - a photographic exhibition at Brunswick Street Gallery
of images by Dominik Staszowski. Taken over a 7-month period, the
photos detail life and experiences through 30 countries around the
world with the collection consisting of works capturing both people
and landscapes.
When: September 24 to October 7
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-:- Vern Sherman Drinks Tea and Other Tales - one of three
exhibitions held at Collingwood gallery Off the Kerb, is a
presentation by I & The Others, who have used a variety of media to
created a series of works inspired by three and a half months spent
in the United States last year.
When: September 24 to October 15
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-:- Virtual Encounter - presented at Melbourne's Queen Victoria
Women's Centre, is an exhibition of recent works by Julia Bilecki.
Her latest works are urban landscapes, her own rendition of the
physical elements in an urban area or city, focusing on the daily
dynamics of city living.
When: Until October 8
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-:- Visage - held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre, is Warburton's
inaugural Portrait Competition featuring people who live, work and
play in the Upper Yarra region. With works that are drawn, painted,
sculpted and photographed, the exhibition depicts the lively,
interesting and quirky characters.
When: Until October 7 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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-:- AbbaWorld - held at Federation Square, is an amazing multimedia
exhibition that enables visitors to experience the music and magic
of ABBA with state-of-the-art technology making a highly
interactive experience where visitors can journey through
ABBAWORLD'S 25 environments.
When: Until October 31
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-:- The Amazing Bodies Exhibition - held at Waterfront City in
Docklands, is a chance to explore nature in a unique way with
amazing displays of natural anatomical wonders. Using real body
specimens, perfectly preserved, the exhibition shows muscular and
bone structure in a captivating display.
When: Until October 31
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-:- Phar Lap - the focus of a special exhibition held at the
Melbourne Museum. Marking the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup
and the 80th anniversary of Phar Lap's historic win, his impressive
skeleton will be on display, on loan from Wellington's Te Papa
Tongarewa Museum.
When: Until January 30, 2011
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-:- Left Behind - held at Fitzroy North's Red Gallery, details the
traces of life that linger in abandoned homes. Worn carpet, broken
blinds and fragmented windows testify to years of occupation, while
scattered possessions tell something of the nature of inhabitants
once present and what they left behind.
When: Sept 22 to Oct 9 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Tim Burton: The Exhibition - a special showcase of works
brought to Melbourne direct from direct from The Museum of Modern
Art in New York. Held at ACMI in Federation Square, the exhibition
brings together over 700 works that helped create Burton's films,
including drawings, puppets and more.
When: Until October 10 - Open Daily
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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- AAAF Awareness Week Wellbeing Expo - raising awareness about
the hair-loss disease Alopecia Areata, will begin with a Wellbeing
Expo held at Kingston Town Hall. Along with a yoga exhibition, a
large variety of stalls and live entertainment, it includes a world
record attempt for the Largest Gathering of Mohawks.
When: Sunday October 10 - Doors Open 10am
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-:- Werribee Sustainable Open Gardens Day - a chance to check out
six super sustainable landscapes that are inspiring, beautiful,
productive, locally native and fun. All monies raised through
ticket sales will assist maintenance of the gardens, enclosures and
animals of Werribee Zoo.
When: Sunday October 10 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Craft Expo - held at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building,
showcases do it yourself ideas, workshops and displays that
celebrate the resurgence in popularity of handmade crafts. With
everything from fashion and jewellery to quilting and more, many
boutique retailers will be exhibiting at the expo.
When: Thursday to Sunday, October 7 to 10
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-:- Discover Casey Cardinia Expo - held at Berwick's Monash
University, is an event that offers a great chance to explore
what's on offer from local businesses and have fun. With giveaways,
food and wine tastings, a pamper room, prizes and kids'
entertainment, the expo is free to attend.
When: Saturday October 9 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Seniors Festival Concert & Come and Try Expo - free to attend
at Hawthorn Town Hall as part of Victorian Seniors Festival Week,
features a performance by the B# Big Band along with an expo
offering information for seniors with stalls from a range of
leisure, recreation and arts groups.
When: Thursday October 7 - Bookings Essential
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-:- Seniors Week Festival at Como House - exclusive events for
Senior's Card holders only. During the festival Seniors are invited
to join guides for a mansion tour and choose from one of three
delicious meal packages at discounted prices.
When: October 4 to 8
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* PET SHOWS *
-:- Dog Day Out, presented by DOGS Victoria to offer a fun day for
families and their lovable canines, features dog training
demonstrations, pet parades and other fun competitions. With events
held at Geelong and Frankston, microchipping will be available at
both events.
Geelong Dog Day Out: Saturday October 9
Frankston Dog Day Out: Sunday October 10
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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- I Could Be You - presented as part of the Girls At Work series
at St Kilda's Theatre Works, is a new play by award winning author
Hoa Pham. Based on true stories, the play examines the life of
Shireen, an Indian international student who finds herself in
Maribyrnong detention centre.
When: Tuesday to Saturday, October 5 to 9
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-:- Ad Nauseam: A Night of Infidelity - presented by AtticErratic,
is a monologue following one man's night through the streets and
bars of some city or other. Using poetic language and a musical
score of waltzes and rock music, it's held at Collingwood
Underground Carpark.
When: Tuesday to Thursday, October 5 to 7
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-:- Instability Strip - held at Theatre Works in St Kilda, is an
original work of contemporary music theatre by Alison Richards,
whose spoken and sung text is accompanied by a digital score by
composer Natasha Moszenin and the viola-playing of Argentinian
tango expert Guillermo Anad.
When: Tuesday to Saturday, October 5 to 9
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-:- Strange Currencies - presented by Black Bubble Theatre, is the
refreshing dark comedy by Harley Hefford. Held at South Yarra's
Irene Mitchell Studio, the play explores the crazed determination
of 8 Melburnians who each find themselves pining for the unrequited
love of others.
When: Tuesday to Saturday, October 5 to 9
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-:- Oh Well Never Mind Bye - performed by Red Stitch Theatre in St
Kilda, is the Australian Premiere of by Steven Lally's engrossing
political drama. Set amidst the 2005 terrorist attacks in London,
the play questions the ethics of modern journalism and the
pressures that drive the media.
When: Until November 6 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- RENT - presented by Whitehorse Musical Theatre in Nunawading,
brings to the stage the hit rock musical that tells the story of
impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and
create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of
Bohemian Alphabet City.
When: October 7 to 17 (No Show October 12)
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-:- Inside Out - playing at various venues to highlight Mental
Health Week, is the award-winning play that tackles the impact of
mental illness on families. Honest yet surprisingly funny, the play
is a compassionate journey into one young man's mind and a mother's
struggle to understand him.
When: October 8, 11, 12, 14 & 15
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-:- Life Without Me - award-winning playwright Daniel Keene's
debut play for Melbourne Theatre Company. Performed at the Sumner
Theatre in Southbank, the play follows the lives of guests in a
rundown hotel in an eccentric fable about taking up residence and
trying to move on.
When: October 9 to November 21
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-:- The Sound of Music, presented by Geelong Lyric Theatre Society,
brings to the stage the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Based on the lives of the Trapp Family Singers with a story that's
made it the world's most beloved musical, it's held at Geelong
Performing Arts Centre.
When: October 8 to 16 - Fridays & Saturdays
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-:- Hairspray - the ultimate feel good musical based on the cult
movie by John Waters will hit the stage in Melbourne at the
Princess Theatre. Set in the USA town of 1960s Baltimore, the
production follows the life of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big
hair and an even bigger passion to dance.
When: October 2 to 31
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-:- For Whom the Bell Tolls - performed at Melbourne Fringe's
Festival Hub of The Lithuanian Club in North Melbourne, is Telia
Nevile's first solo show which explores high school where survival
of the fittest still reigns supreme and the halls of learning are
full of pitfalls, peaks and public scorn.
When: October 2 to 9 (Except Monday)
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-:- The man Under the Bed - a fresh, fun and sexy comedy from
writer and director Matt Young. Held at Fitzroy's Palookaville, it
follows Kate as she takes Ben home for the first time when they
both discover an unexpected visitor is already there.
When: September 29 to October 3 and October 5 to 9
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-:- Coma and the Good Times - performed at Melbourne University, is
an original work written and directed by Syn FM and Channel 31
personality Matthew Ziccone. Innovative and intriguing, the show
follows the two simultaneous plays and realities, raising questions
about life's many meanings.
When: September 30 to October 2 & October 6 to 9
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-:- Mary Poppins The Musical - Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre
brings the classic books and beloved Disney film to the stage with
a spectacular production that includes all of the best loved songs
from the film including Chim Chim Cheer-ee and
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
When: Until October 17
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Britney Spears: The Cabaret - stars Christie Whelan in the
highly acclaimed performance that was a sell out at last year's
Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran,
the show is a satirical and realistic look at the perils of fame as
Britney shows us life through her own eyes.
When: October 6 to 24 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- Carnival of Mysteries - held as part of Melbourne Fringe,
transforms the venue of fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane into a
scenic wonderland that features the work of 30 unique artists
commissioned to respond to the Mysteries of Innocence, Passion,
Mercy, Forgiveness and Love.
When: October 6 to 30 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Atrocity - held at Burlesque Bar in Fitzroy, a shocking
theatrical soap opera of sex, violence, beauty, horror and
psychological play that is not for the faint of heart. Shock
performance with music, song, dance and the art of wicked tease,
the show is a night of Burlesque du Grand Guignol.
When: Sundays Until October 24 & Tuesdays & Thursdays Until October
7
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-:- Expose Yourself Globally - a performance by Portable 2, your
most necessary, naughtiest nurse. Quick with a quip, wicked with a
whip, and wild about wellness, this nurse from the never regions
who travels the world, is sharing her special brand of therapy at
South Melbourne's Butterfly Club.
When: Until October 9 - Fridays & Saturdays
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-:- COURT! the Cabaret - performed at South Melbourne's Butterfly
Club as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival, is the show that all
Netball players, umpires and fans have been waiting for as Caitlin,
Rachel and Ruth walk new and seasoned players through the most
popular team sport.
When: Until October 6 - Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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-:- Kitty Bang: Through The Magnifying Glass - performed at The
Order of Melbourne is the all-singing, all-dancing day in the life
of the red-headed diva. Joined by talented pianist Peter Lubulwa,
her sultry stylings include an eclectic selection of songs from The
Beatles, Queen, Manfred Mann and others.
When: September 28 to October 7
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- A Taste of Lilith - a special performance at The Palais in St
Kilda, offering Australians a glimpse of the excitement of the
iconic Lilith Fair, an American festival of female led bands. With
Sarah McLachlan taking the stage on the night, she'll be joined by
local gems Kate Miller-Heidke and The Verses.
When: Wednesday October 6
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-:- The Lowdown Street Orchestra - one of Melbourne's own
new-school New Orleans Brass Bands, will be performing at Fitzroy's
Bar Open as part of Melbourne Fringe, covering Led Zeppelin's
monumentous untitled fourth album in its entirety with a big fat
dirty horn section thrown in the mix.
When: Wednesday October 6 - Doors Open 8pm
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-:- Kyle Taylor - performing at the East Brunswick Club to launch
his long awaited EP. A much-lauded artist in his hometown of
Geelong, the performance is is his time to spread his wings and
show the big wide world what he does with special support acts
including Laura Knight.
When: Thursday October 7
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-:- Jeudi Jazzy - held at the cellar of Alliance Française in St
Kilda, is a live performance by the New Impromptu Quartet.
Featuring Alexander Nettelbeck, Khari Cabral Simmons and Ben Kosi
Karsay, the band performs Jazz, Latin and Soul standards alongside
their own original compositions.
When: Thursday October 7 - 8pm
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-:- Godskitchen 3D - one of the world's most renowned dance and
rave events reach new heights with the Melbourne leg of the tour at
Hisense Arena featuring stunning multimedia to present visual
displays in full, mind-blowing 3D to the music of the best Trance
DJs in the scene.
When: Saturday October 9
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-:- 80 Gigs in 80 Days - a marathon live music event by Nicolas
Jorquera of Melbourne band "I Heart Cusack," which will see over
160 bands performing over 80 successive days at 80 different venues
all over Melbourne and Regional Victoria with the events filmed for
a documentary.
When: September 3 to November 21
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-:- Melbourne Jazz Jammers - held at Collingwood's Leinster Arms
Hotel, offers a great opportunity for musicians of any background
to drop in, join in, listen in, meet other musicians and relax over
a drink as the evening unfolds with anything from bebop to swing,
blues, Latin and more.
When: Fridays - 6pm to Late & Sundays - 3:30pm to 6pm
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-:- House of Blues - held at the Royal Standard Hotel in West
Melbourne, is a special evening of music presented each week by the
Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. With a featured artist
invited to play each wee, performances are followed by an open jam
session for all musicians.
When: Every Tuesday - 8pm
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* CINEMA *
-:- DiCE - Digital Independent Cinema Exhibition held at Melbourne
bar, 1000 £ Bend, is a monthly event that screens independent
digital Australian feature films. With screenings followed by
exclusive Q&A sessions with the filmmakers, the first event
features Braille, a daringly ambitious heist film.
When: Wednesday October 6 - 7:30pm
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-:- ATOM Awards - recognises the best work in a wide range of media
including animation, television and film, will showcase the work of
finalists from Australian and New Zealand with free screenings of
packaged programs held on the Big Screen at Federation Square.
When: Until October 20 - Wednesdays, 6pm
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* COMEDY & MAGIC *
-:- Theatresports - Melbourne's longest running improvisation
comedy show, celebrates its 25th season with Silver Jubilee
performances held at St Kilda's National Theatre where old meets
new as a handful of Theatresports veterans take to the stage with
upcoming improvisers barely as old as the show.
When: September 19 to November 21 - Every Sunday
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-:- Comedy With Grace - held weekly at the Grace Darling Hotel in
Collingwood, is a platform for some of Australia's biggest names in
comedy to test new material or polish some old, as well as showcase
the best new up and comers from around the country with a new
line-up every week.
When: Sundays - 7pm to 9pm
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* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- The Big Draw - held at Melbourne's ArtPlay, inspires children
to put pen to paper in a celebration of drawing in all its forms.
Free to attend, kids of all ages are invited to come along to
ArtPlay to take part and explore the world of drawing with special
activities held across the weekend.
When: October 9 & 10 (FREE but Bookings Essential)
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-:- The Meccano Model Exhibition - held by the Melbourne Meccano
Club in Gardenvale, showcases the novel works of its members with
displays of mechanisms and models with surprising contraptions that
can even draw patterns and also displays of rare and obsolete
Meccano sets and parts.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10
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-:- Circus Sunrise - an action-packed show for all the family, will
be appearing with performances held in Sunshine. A true family
circus with lineage going back to 1648, the performances of Circus
Sunrise feature juggling, acrobatics and whip-cracking excitement!
When: Until October 17 - Sunshine
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-:- Silvers Grand Magic Circus - holding performances in
Nunawading. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers
a great show for people of all ages with performers including
everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international
performers and more.
When: Until October 10 - Nunawading
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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Brunswick Kindergarten Fete - a fun filled family event with a
great range of activities including a petting farm, vintage fire
engine rides, a jumping castle, a sideshow alley with games and
prizes. There'll also be fantastic stalls with second hand books,
toys, crafts and more on offer.
When: Saturday October 9 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Ecofair - presented by Sherbrooke Community School in in
Sassafras to celebrate their 25th anniversary, will offer a fun and
informative day for the family with environmental information
tables, bric-a-brac stall, eco showbags, plenty of children's fun,
good food and many sustainability ideas.
When: Saturday October 9 - 10am to 3.30pm
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-:- IN2 Collectables Retro-Fest - held at Springvale's Sandown
Racecourse, offers the finest collectable, hobby and memorabilia
from traders from Melbourne, country Victoria and around Australia.
Stalls at the event will feature 1000's of items for sale with rare
collectables from many eras.
When: Sunday October 10 - 9am to 3pm
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-:- Taylors Hill Village Spring Fair - Retirement Village hosts a
great day out for the family with something for everyone on the
day. Along with Devonshire Tea and a Sausage Sizzle, there'll be
stalls with crafts, cakes, plants, books and more as well as
Historic Vehicles on display.
When: Sunday October 10 - 10am to 3pm
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-:- Mornington Peninsula Orchid Society Show - an orchid show in
Centro Karingal shopping centre where members of the society will
be selling orchids at good prices. There will also be culture and
potting demonstrations held by local orchid experts regularly
during the event.
When: October 3 to 9
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* DINING & DRINK *
-:- Bendigo Heritage Uncorked - a moveable feast event that
showcases the best on offer from the regions winemakers along with
sumptuous food and entertainment by local musicians. With gourmet
food from local chefs, the foodie tour visits heritage venues
normally closed to the public.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10
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-:- Strathbogie Ranges Wine Show Weekend - a chance to sample some
of the best red and whites that the region has to offer. With a
wine-judging event beginning the weekend, it includes a tasting
dinner for the general public along with a day allowing visitors to
enjoy Cellar Door Tastings.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 8 to 10
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-:- Beechworth Oktoberfest - held at Bridge Road Brewers,
celebrates the German festival with a weekend of music featuring a
traditional ohm pah band, fantastic food and great food that
compliments the brewery's beers. Festivities include a special
family day with children's activities.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10
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-:- Oktoberfest - Melbourne's European Bier Cafe's celebration of
beer, food and music held each Friday in Oktober. Embracing the
traditional German Beer festival, it includes a live Oommpah band,
German cuisine and plenty of bier specials by the stein
When: Fridays in October
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-:- Victorian Wine Showcase - held at the Atrium of Federation
Square, allows visitors to taste wines from regional Victorian
Wineries and even meet with winemakers. This month's event will
showcase wines selected from makers in the regions of Macedon,
Ballarat & Western Victoria.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, October 6 & 7
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* SPORT *
-:- Hyundai A-League Soccer
Week 9 - Melbourne Heart v Melbourne Victory
Friday October 8 - 7:30pm - AAMI Park, Melbourne
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-:- 2010 Commonwealth Games - televised with free broadcasts held
at Federation Square on the Big Screen and in the Atrium, giving
Melbournians the chance to rally together and cheer on our local
sporting heroes as they compete for Gold at the Commonwealth Games
in Delhi.
When: Until October 14 - 8am to 10pm
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-:- Spring Racing Carnival - showcases 50 days of premier
world-class thoroughbred racing with 85 race meetings across the
Victoria, including 20 Country Cups at venues such as Ararat. More
than just a racing festival, the event highlights fashion, luxury
dinners and more.
When: October 1 to November 19 - Various Venues
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-:- Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival - Age Caulfield Guineas Day
When: Saturday October 9
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-:- Country Racing Victoria - represents racing clubs in outer
metropolitan areas like Werribee and Mornington along with small
clubs in rural areas such as Edenhope and Towong.
Highlights: Pakenham Racing Club, Guineas Day - October 9
Race Dates: Tuesday to Monday, October 5 to 11
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-:- Yarra Valley Racing, located at Yarra Glen, offers a great day
out with the finest in racing entertainment along with great venues
with regional food and wine.
Harness Race Dates: Monday October 11
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-:- Buddy Walk - held at Carlton's Princes Park as part of Down
Syndrome Awareness Week, is a walk-a-thon event aimed at raising
funds for and awareness of Down syndrome. Bringing together people
with Down syndrome and their friends, it includes a sausage sizzle,
games and entertainment.
When: Sunday October 10
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* WELCOME *
-:- The Vintage Suits - A Talented Jazz Band
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-:- Cook & Lees - Professional plumbing services
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-:- Stella's Creative Entreprise - Quality catering
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-:- Hellenic Museum & Gardens - A unique function venue
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