Melbourne Newsletter No.198
Published: Tue, 10/19/10
The complete newsletter is read online at the link below:
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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and
community guide.
This week... there's a range of events showcasing cultures from
across the globe, with one such multicultural shindig being the
Cuban Jazz Festival at Rochford Winery, while in Camperdown you can
get your coif on with the Cruise Rockabilly Festival offering a
weekend of nostalgic entertainment.
Spring also shines brightly (in theory, anyway) with the Bright
Spring Festival celebrating the change in seasons along with the
Whitehorse Spring Festival. There's also a celebration of our
wonderful world with the Green Earth Festival in Clifton hill
offering a range of events that include a climate change panel,
which might be able to explain why the aforementioned Spring
Festivals will most likely require winter-wear for those attending.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Green Earth Festival
Green Earth Festival, presented by The Wilderness Society and held
at Athol Gill Centre in Clifton Hill, offers a diverse and
interactive three days of events that include a climate change
panel, green earth expo, family fun, guest speakers, sustainable
picnic lunch and much more.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 22 to 24
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-:- Bright Spring Festival
Bright Spring Festival showcases the vibrant sights, attractions
and best of Bright with a series of events that include theatre,
special dinners, film screenings and more. Highlights include the
Halloween Fireworks Spectacular and Concert, open gardens tours,
workshops and more.
When: October 23 to November 2
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-:- Whitehorse Spring Festival
Whitehorse Spring Festival, held at Nunawading's Whitehorse Civic
Centre, celebrates diversity, creativity and community with a day
of entertainment and fun for all ages. Attractions on the day
include children's entertainers, performances and the Nunawading
Art and Craft Market.
When: Sunday October 24
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-:- Festival Indonesia
Festival Indonesia, held at Federation Sqaure, showcases the
culture, tourism and talents of Indonesia with a weekend of food,
performances, children's activities and music and craft workshops.
Highlights also include the Trade Exhibition with fashion,
jewellery, furniture and textiles.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24
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-:- Himalaya Festival
Himalaya Festival, a Snow Lion Himalayan Relief Event, held at
Kew's Genazzano FCJ College, is an entertaining fundraiser for the
victims of the recent natural disasters in Tibet, as well as a
Tibetan Cultural Event to support Rinpoche's dharma activities in
Australia.
When: Saturday October 23 - 3pm to 10pm
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-:- Bendigo Agricultural Show
Bendigo Agricultural Show, held at Bendigo's Prince of Wales
Showgrounds, presents two great days of action and entertainment
for the whole family with a range of attractions and entertainment
that includes circus performances, animal displays and carnival
rides.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23
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-:- Ararat Show
Ararat Show, held at the R.T. White Raceway, showcases the best of
Ararat's country life with a wide range of events and attractions
including horses and a pet show, floral displays and exhibitions.
The day also offers fun for the whole family with rides, tractor
pulling and more.
When: Sunday October 24
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-:- Swiss Italian Festa
Swiss Italian Festa, held in Hepburn Springs and Daylesford,
celebrates the heritage of Swiss and Italian settlers who arrived
more than 150 years ago. With an enormous program of events, the
festival features sports tournaments, open studio tours,
exhibitions and more.
When: October 15 to 24
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Camperdown Cruise Rockabilly Festival
Camperdown Cruise Rockabilly Festival, held throughout the historic
tree lined main street of Camperdown, is a retro-fest extravaganza
featuring 12 live rockabilly bands, a vintage fashion parade, a
flea market with 50's collectables, dance competitions, art
exhibitions and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 22 to 24
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-:- Cuban Jazz Festival
Cuban Jazz Festival, held at Coldstream's Rochford Winery, is a
combination of live vineyard jazz, salsa, bongo's, conga and D.J's
spread over two main arenas. Set before the lake on the vineyard
stage, salsa dance lessons are held before each performance to
inspire wallflowers to tap their petals.
When: Sunday October 24
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-:- Hume Festival of Music
Hume Festival of Music offers a program of concerts and special
events showcasing remarkable music from around the world at various
venues within Hume. Celebrating the cultural diversity of Hume
City, the festival is held in Spring to also celebrate the many
open parks and gardens.
When: October 15 to November 7
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-:- Melbourne International Arts Festival
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
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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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Celluloid Soup
Celluloid Soup, the Jewish Short Film Festival presented by the
Jewish Museum of Australia, will hold their Gala Awards and
Screening Night at the historic Astor Theatre in St Kilda. Films
screened on the night have been created using festival workshops in
writing, directing and acting.
When: Thursday October 21 - Doors Open 7pm
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-:- Melbourne Macedonian Film Festival
Melbourne Macedonian Film Festival, with screenings held at Hoyts
Cinemas at Northland and Melbourne Central, showcases local and
international films made by Macedonian filmmakers with a four-day
program of feature films, documentaries, animations and short films.
When: Thursday to Sunday, October 21 to 24
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-:- Greek Film Festival
Greek Film Festival, held at Palace Cinema Como in South Yarra,
presents a selection of contemporary films direct from Greece with
this year's event offering and extended program that includes
documentaries, short films, comedies and even two gruesome gems for
fans of zombie movies.
When: October 13 to 31
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* UPCOMING EVENTS *
-:- Market @ Drive In
Market @ Drive In, held at the iconic Dromana Drive In at the
gateway to the Mornington Peninsula, will be a vibrant market that
will feature stallholders with a range of quality mixed
merchandise, fresh produce, arts and crafts, antiques and
collectables, plants, vintage goods, toys and more.
Grand Opening: Saturday December 4
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-:- NYE Harbourside Summer Party
NYE Harbourside Summer Party in Docklands is a unique and
affordable event that markets to all party people who want to step
out and enjoy Dance and Funky House music on New Year's Eve with an
array of top DJs performing on rotation to set the groove through
to the New Year.
When: Friday December 31
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day.
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Mount Eliza Art Exhibition
Mount Eliza Art Exhibition, now in its 32nd year, is the Mornington
Peninsula's highly regarded arts event providing locals and
visitors with a unique opportunity to purchase original, affordable
art with a diverse selection of paintings, sculpture, jewellery,
ceramics, textiles and glassware.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 22 to 24
Gala Opening: Friday October 22 - Bookings Required
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-:- Circus Oz Big Top Snapshot
Circus Oz Big Top Snapshot is a free exhibition of photography held
at Michaels Photographic Gallery in Melbourne. The exhibition
features images by 10 photographers, taken during Circus Oz's
Melbourne winter season and selected by Circus Oz Artistic Director
Mike Finch.
When: Until October 28 - Thursdays to Sundays
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-:- Peter Jankowski
Peter Jankowski, a member of the Contemporary Art Society of
Victoria, will be exhibiting at the Firestation Print Studio in
Armadale. Titled, Dreaming of an Unconscious Mind, the exhibition
features recent works that display an inspiring range of images,
evocative of inner thoughts.
When: Until October 31 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Playing House
Playing House, an exhibition by Melbourne artist, Kevin Chin,
showing at the West Wing of Melbourne Central, draws on Chin's own
renovation experience to use painting and sculptural processes with
home renovating materials to create works that include a vinyl
laminate life-size bear rug.
When: October 21 to November 6
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-:- Graeme Base
Graeme Base, the much loved illustrator of the hit book Animalia,
will be exhibiting at Port Melbourne's MARS Gallery where there
will be a selection of artworks for viewing and sale, taken from
his upcoming book, The Legend of the Golden Snail, a seafaring
fantasy rich with his beautiful style.
When: Until October 24 - Closed Mondays
Author's Talk: Saturday October 23 - 3pm
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-:- Mind Your Head
Mind Your Head is the 27th Annual Prahran Mission Art Exhibition,
held in Albert Park at the Foyer Gallery of Gasworks Arts Park.
Showcasing the artworks produced by participants of Prahran
Mission's art programs, the program covers a range of competitive
visual art courses.
When: October 12 to 30
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-:- Husk Liberty Exhibition
Husk Liberty Exhibition, held at Husk's Albert Park Store, is the
latest exhibition of textiles, paintings and designs from gifted
Melbourne artist and designer Sara Thorn. The exhibition includes a
captivating array of watercolours, digital collage prints on cotton
and inspiring hand embroidery.
When: October 13 to November 23
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-:- Hive
Hive, one of three exhibitions showing at red gallery in Fitzroy
North, is the first collaborative exhibition by Kate Zizys and Kim
McDonald, Gippsland-based artists whose works feature prints,
installations and drawings inspired by ideas of hive-mentalities
and the shared motif of bees.
When: October 13 to 30 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Stuck on St Kilda
Stuck on St Kilda, presented by The Essence of St Kilda, is a
public art installation, held outside and accessible to all.
Featuring entries from the 2010 Essence of St Kilda Word and Photo
Prizes, new and established photographers and writers have uniquely
expressed how they view St Kilda.
When: October 15 to November 21
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-:- Killing Time
Killing Time, held at the gallery Melbourne's Kings Artist Run
Initiative, is the premier retrospective of Christopher Köller's
video practice in Australia. Filled with images of sex, death, golf
and surfing, the exhibition screening, which runs at over an hour,
is populated with a host of rebel characters.
When: Until October 23 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Swaddle
Swaddle, held at Fitzroy's SJS Gallery, is a group exhibition by
Victorian female artists, whose works in fibre and textile aim to
stimulate and challenge ideas around old cultural practices. The
works featured explore the interplay between bondage and release,
comfort and constraint.
When: October 12 to 23 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Somewhat Different
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
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-:- The Wild Awards
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
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-:- The Bald Archy Prize Exhibition
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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-:- Mortality
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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-:- The Amazing Bodies Exhibition
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
Phar Lap is 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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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- Restoration of the B-24 Liberator Bomber
Restoration of the B-24 Liberator Bomber, Australia's last B-24
Liberator long range heavy bomber and one of only eight remaining
in the world, is available for public viewing with people invited
to watch the restoration taking place in a World War II hangars on
the old Werribee airfield.
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
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-:- Casey Cloth Nappy Expo
Casey Cloth Nappy Expo is a special event taking place at
Cranbourne Public Hall where the theme is green, showcasing modern
cloth nappies along with organic baby and children's clothing. Free
to attend, the day includes giveaways, vouchers, door prizes,
children's toys and more.
When: Saturday October 23 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Go Country!
Go Country! held at Pakenham Racecourse, is an outdoor living and
farming expo that features a wide range of exhibitors providing the
best in farming expertise, products and equipment for farmers and
fishing, boating, caravans, 4wd's, camping and more for the outdoor
enthusiast.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24
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-:- Blooms Bridal Expo
Blooms Bridal Expo, held at Yarraville Club, showcases the services
of the very best of wedding professionals from across the western
region. With fashion shows, a wedding car display, wine tastings
and door prizes drawn every hour, there will also be make up trials
and much more.
When: Sunday October 24 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Wellness & Lifestyle Expo
Wellness & Lifestyle Expo, taking place at Williamstown Town Hall,
has something to offer everyone with the expo featuring over
exhibitors that can offer advice about stress management and
natural beauty products, answer questions on natural and safe
supplements and much more.
When: Sunday October 24 - 10am to 5pm
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-:- eTraining Month
eTraining Month, presented by Melbourne City Library, is a range of
events that allow the public to learn more about the great range of
eAudiobooks on offer and their new eBook collection. The
information events will help members learn how to browse, borrow
and download from their website.
When: Until October 29
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* CAR SHOWS *
-:- Motorclassica
Motorclassica, a celebration of classic motoring, features the
Classic Motor Show at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building. Bringing
together the most beautiful cars in the world, from both Australia
and abroad, there'll also be collectables, memorabilia, art,
aftermarket products and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 22 to 24
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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- The Beautiful Losers
The Beautiful Losers, appearing at The butterfly Club in South
Melbourne, have been horrifying, thrilling and amusing Australian
audiences for the past five years. Featuring Mark Jones, Karlis
Zaid and Mike McLeish from 'Keating - The Musical', they musically
weave tales of the evil deeds of Men.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23
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-:- Mackillop the Musical
Mackillop the Musical, is a new and topical performance chronicling
the incredible life Mary MacKillop. Premiering at The Besen Centre
in Burwood to coincide with the canonisation of Australia's first
saint, the play by Xavier Brouwer features a cast of 80 and a 25
piece live orchestra.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24
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-:- In Cold Light
In Cold Light, performed at The Dog Theatre in Footscray, is a
unique Australian play by Duncan Ley that explores the dark side of
temptation, murder, sin and redemption. Starring Chris Palframan
and Soren Jensen, the psychological thriller is about a man who
confronts his own existence.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, October 20 to 23
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-:- Circus Trick Tease
Circus Trick Tease, held at Warburton's Upper Yarra Arts Centre, is
a light-hearted look at love entwined with comedy, satire, drama
and draw dropping tricks. The raunchy, dazzling show tells the
story of a neurotic strongman, his alcoholic ring-mistress lover
and an international guest star.
When: Wednesday October 20 - 7pm
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-:- Garuda Indonesian Night
Garuda Indonesian Night, held as part of Festival Indonesia, is a
special performance event held at Federation Square's BMW Edge.
Showcasing a journey from the East to the West, the show features
stunning performers, exciting props and costumes from different
Indonesian provinces.
When: Friday October 22 - 6:30pm
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-:- Oklahoma, presented by Nova Music Theatre at The Whitehorse
Centre in Nunawading, brings the classic musical by Rodgers and
Hammerstein to the stage in a performance for people of all ages
with songs that include "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "The
Surrey with the Fringe on Top".
When: October 22 to November 7 - Fridays to Sundays
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-:- The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project, performed at Hallam Community Theatre, is the
play by Moisés Kaufman that draws on public interviews to explore
the death of Matthew Sheppard, an American student who in 1998 was
kidnapped, beaten, tied to a fence and left to die, simply because
he was gay.
When: October 15 to 30 - Fridays & Saturdays
Also Playing: Thursday October 28
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-:- Oh Well Never Mind Bye
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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-:- Life Without Me
Life Without Me is 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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-:- Hairspray
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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-:- Mary Poppins The Musical
Mary Poppins The Musical, playing at 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 February 13
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* CLASSICAL,CHORALS & RECITALS *
-:- Grigoryan Brothers
Grigoryan Brothers, with Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, will be
appearing at Warburton's Upper Yarra Arts Centre Kingston Arts
Centre Theatre in Moorabbin. Regarded as Australia's finest
classical guitar duo, their repertoire ranges includes Latin, jazz,
classical and contemporary music.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24
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-:- Thessaloniki Music Concert
Thessaloniki Music Concert, held at Melbourne Town Hall, celebrates
the Sister-City relations between Melbourne and Thessaloniki with
performances by Elizabeth Exindaris and the Greek Florinian Choir,
Stelios Tsiolas, and music from composers exploring Thessaloniki's
cultural roots.
When: Sunday October 24 - 4pm
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-:- Celebrating the Music of Percy Grainger
Celebrating the Music of Percy Grainger, featuring The Consort of
Melbourne, a professional vocal ensemble, is an inspiring afternoon
of choral music. Held at Hawthorn Town Hall, it includes some of
the best-loved chamber choir compositions by Melbourne-born
composer, Percy Grainger.
When: Sunday October 24 - 2pm
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Climax
Climax, performed at St Kilda's Theatre Works, is the most daring
project to date by Collaboration. With a complex story line
delivered with gut wrenching passion, Paul Malek's production fast
paced production highlights a selection of Melbourne's finest
Dancers, Actors and Choreographers.
When: October 14 to 23
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-:- Britney Spears: The Cabaret
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
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
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
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- Shred For Skateistan
Shred For Skateistan is an exciting live music event, held at
Melbourne's Ding Dong Lounge, with all proceeds going to the
charity Skateistan to support skating programs for young people in
Afghanistan. Featuring Melbourne based bands, performers include
The White Goods and Skyland.
When: Thursday October 21
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-:- Alysia Manceau
Alysia Manceau, performing at The Builders Arms in Fitzroy, has a
unique style that blends alternative country with folk revivalism.
With performances that draw comparisons with Neil Young, Neko Case
and PJ Harvey, she'll be supported by The Velocettes and The Busty
Insects.
When: Thursdays, October 21 & 28
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-:- [Me] and Mr Percival
[Me] and Mr Percival, will be performing on the main stage of
Federation Square as part of Fed Square Live, a series of free
performances. The theatre-rock stylings of Melbourne four-piece,
[Me] will go hand in hand with the talents of Mr Percival, who
loops vocals using a collection of microphones.
When: Thursday October 21 - 6pm to 7:30pm
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-:- Groove Eddy
Groove Eddy will be performing at The Wesley Anne in Northcote to
launch his new album, Overload. With airplay on PBS and Having
received the coveted Radio National album of the week, the roots
folk artist will be joined on the night by award winning songwriter
Leticia Maher.
When: Friday October 22 - Doors Open 8pm
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-:- Angie Hart & Matthew Barber
Angie Hart & Matthew Barber, performing as part of their Loving
Hating It Tour, will be appearing respectively at the Workers Club
in Fitzroy and Karova Lounge in Ballarat, treating fans to the
winsome voice that's long earned Angie Hart a large following since
her days with Frente.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23
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-:- The Bohemian Masquerade Ball
The Bohemian Masquerade Ball, held at Thornbury Theatre, is a
bi-annual event that celebrates underground culture with a grand
carnival of independent music, extreme circus, neo-vaudeville and
art installations along with sideshow carnie games, circus rovers
and much more.
When: Saturday October 23 - Doors Open 7:30pm
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-:- Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright, appearing at The Palais in St Kilda, will give
Melbournians an intimate evening of solo splendour with nothing
more than a grand piano, a folder full of rich, thoughtful songs,
and the voice that he's become much-loved for as he performs songs
from his latest album.
When: Sunday October 24 - Doors Open 7.30pm
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-:- Car Park Parties
Car Park Parties will be held at the Laurel Hotel in Ascot Vale to
celebrate Cox Plate and Derby Day during the Victorian Spring
Racing Carnival. Featuring live performances by Superdudes and
DJ's, the nights offer great entertainment close to both Moonee
Valley and Flemington.
When: October 23 & 30 - 6pm to Late
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-:- 80 Gigs in 80 Days
80 Gigs in 80 Days is 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
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
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 *
-:- U23D
U23D will return to Melbourne's IMAX Cinema with a limited run of
screenings that brings viewers the thrill and pulsing energy of a
live U2 stadium concert. Filmed in South America during the band's
Vertigo Tour, the film was made with the largest collection of 3D
camera technology ever used.
When: October 15, 16, 18 & 20
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-:- ATOM Awards
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 *
-:- The Breast Darn Show in Town
The Breast Darn Show in Town, a comedy gala held at Melbourne Town
Hall to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation, features
Corinne Grant as host with guests Fiona O'Loughlin, Tom Gleeson,
Denise Scott and others performing stand up, improvisation and
musical theatre.
When: Friday October 22 - 7:30pm
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-:- Theatresports
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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* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- Poppykettle Children's Festival
Poppykettle Children's Festival, held at Geelong Performing Arts
Centre, celebrates performing arts for children in kindergarten and
primary school. The unique festival offers a comprehensive program
with a diverse range of activities including concerts and workshops.
When: Thursday & Friday, October 21 & 22
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-:- The SandDragon's Tail
The SandDragon's Tail, presented as part of Carlton's La Mama for
Kids theatre series, is an inspiring children's show by Curious
Legends. A mythical story about a young child who makes a dragon of
sand on the beach, the performance uses puppetry, dance, live music
and theatre.
When: Sunday October 24 - 11am & 2pm
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-:- Silvers Grand Magic Circus
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 November 7 - Noble Park
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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Magnolia Square
Magnolia Square is a boutique fair that showcases women's and
children's attire, homewares, jewellery and more. They'll be
holding their popular fair at Malvern Town Hall where you'll find
the work of some of Melbourne's best and most talented designers
with a wide variety of quality crafts.
When: Thursday to Saturday, October 21 to 23
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-:- Kilmore Antiques and Collectable Fair
Kilmore Antiques and Collectable Fair, a major fundraiser for the
1st Kilmore Scout Group, gathers together antique dealers come from
New South Wales, South Australia and all corners of Victoria under
the same roof at Kilmore's Memorial Hall offering a wide range of
items from many eras.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 23 & 24
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-:- Glen Waverley South Primary School's Spring Carnival
Glen Waverley South Primary School's Spring Carnival features
wonderful activities, stalls and events that include performances
by the School Choir and Marmont Dance School, Wii games to play, a
Silent Auction and stalls with palm reading, food, jewellery,
clothing and much more.
When: Saturday October 23 - 3pm to 8pm
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-:- Montmorency Primary School Community Fair
Montmorency Primary School Community Fair presents a fund day for
the whole family with children's rides including the Panda
inflatable obstacle course, bungy trampolines and a haunted house,
while people of all ages can enjoy live music, market stalls,
demonstrations and more.
When: Saturday October 23 - 10am to 3pm
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-:- St Margaret Mary's Primary School Fete
St Margaret Mary's Primary School Fete mirrors the fun and vibrancy
of Brunswick with fabulous multicultural food, live bands, dancing
and a fashion parade with Fitzroy-based, Brunswick-found label,
Queen Clothing. Along with varied food stalls, the day includes a
silent auction.
When: Sunday October 24 - 11am to 5pm
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-:- St Cecilia's Primary School Fair
St Cecilia's Primary School Fair, held in Glen iris, is a family
orientated day for the whole family. With great rides, kids can
also grab a showbag and enjoy face painting and crafts at the
plaster fun house. There'll also be market stalls, gourmet food,
afternoon teas and a bar on offer.
When: Saturday October 23 - 11am to 4pm
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-:- Cranbourne Primary School Carnival
Cranbourne Primary School Carnival is a fair with a fantastic
community atmosphere and a great fun day out for the whole family.
Entertainment on the day includes rides, showbags, live music and
children's performers, a silent auction and stalls offering gourmet
food, plants and more.
When: Saturday October 23
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-:- Wattle Hill Kindergarten Children's Festival
Wattle Hill Kindergarten Children's Festival, taking place in
Burwood, is a wonderful community event that offers fun for the
whole family. With an animal farm, jumping castle, face painting
and more for children, the day also includes entertainment, a BBQ
and second hand goods for sale.
When: Saturday October 23 - 10am to 2pm
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-:- Old Fashioned Spring Fete
Old Fashioned Spring Fete, presented by the Anglican Parish of Box
Hill, offers wonderful cakes, sweets, jams and pickles, all at
great old-fashioned prices. With activities and giveaways for kids,
the fete includes stalls with handcrafted items, bargain books,
collectibles, toys and more.
When: Saturday October 23 - 9am to 2pm
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* DINING & DRINK *
-:- Oktoberfest
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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* SPORT *
-:- Hyundai A-League
Week 11 - Melbourne Heart v Gold Coast United
Saturday October 23 - 7pm - AAMI Park, Melbourne
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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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-:- 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.
Race Dates: Tuesday to Monday, October 19 to 25
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-:- Pakenham Racing Club, founded in 1875 and an hour's drive from
Melbourne, provides a country atmosphere within reach of the city,
without the metropolitan price tag.
Next Race Date: Midweek Racing - Monday October 25
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* WELCOME *
-:- Tomcat Fishing Charters - Large range of fishing trips & cruises
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-:- Upmarket Undies - Online boutique with lingerie for men & women
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-:- Zoom Fitness - Fully equipped gymnasium in Footscray
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-:- Little Red Photography - Child & family portraits in Melbourne
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-:- Exhibitions & Festivals
-:- Arts & Theatre Guide
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