Melbourne Newsletter No.199
Published: Mon, 10/25/10
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... there's much ado about town and across Victoria with
celebrations covering everything from food and wine to music,
writing and even a bit of nudge-nudge-wink-wink with all bets off
during the more than risqué OzKinkFest. As far as food and wine
goes, there's the Toast to the Coast showcasing many a good drop in
Geelong while cows can breathe a sigh of relief as the World Vegan
Day Festival takes place in Abbotsford.
There's also some great music on the way with the Wangaratta
Festival of Jazz taking place along with the Mildura Jazz Food &
Wine Festival held over the long weekend - that'd be the long
weekend leading up to the race that stops a nation, the Melbourne
Cup.
While tempted to take a punt on the race of all races, I'll leave
it for another day just now. My morning began by discovering the
hot water system was kaput then later sitting down to repose
thoughtfully on what would politely be called "the white throne"
only to have the plastic freshener snap upwards like a riding crop
to hit me hard in the thoroughbreds.
Who knows, though, if the day picks up I might take it all as a
sign of good fortune and place a bet after all. You might even find
me at OzKinkFest, showered in cold water while being spanked with a
Toilet Duck. Hardly likely, but if there's one thing we all know,
it's that Melbourne's full of surprises.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Diwali Indian Festival
Diwali Indian Festival of Light will take place at Federation
Square, celebrating the Hindu religious festival with stalls
showcasing Indian cuisine, Indian jewellery and fashion. Other
attractions include Bollywood dance performances, henna painting,
rides and evening fireworks.
When: Saturday October 30
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-:- OzKinkFest
OzKinkFest is a festival that celebrates the kinkier side of life,
bringing excitement from the boudoir to various venues and
nightclubs throughout Melbourne. With a program that caters to both
the curious and experienced, the festival features special club
nights, workshops and more.
When: October 29 to November 7
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-:- Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens
Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens invites the public to
come and see eight established and diverse gardens, renowned for
their roses and irises along with an inspiring range of dry-climate
flowering plants. Special events are also held as part of the Open
Garden program.
When: October 30 to November 7
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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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* FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS *
-:- Toast to the Coast
Toast to the Coast, Geelong's annual festival celebrating wine,
food and music, features over 200 wines showcased across 17
locations as Geelong region wineries open their cellar doors with
wine tastings, special tours, live entertainment and food stalls
offering the finest fare.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31
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-:- World Vegan Day Festival
World Vegan Day Festival, held at Abbotsford Convent, celebrates
the eco and animal friendly lifestyle along with commemorating 66
years since the founding of the Vegan Society. Festivities include
live music, food and campaign stalls, cooking demonstrations and
much more.
When: Sunday October 31 - 10am to 5pm
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- World Matters Literary Festival
World Matters Literary Festival, held at Montsalvat in Eltham,
celebrates ideas that can make a difference to the world. With the
theme this year of Writers Disturbing the Peace, the festival
program features poetry performances and notable guest speakers
that include Tim Flannery.
When: October 27, 30 & 31
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-:- Australian Festival of Travel Writing
Australian Festival of Travel Writing is a three-day program held
at Melbourne's Wheeler Centre, held to promote travel and travel
writing. With public forums and workshops, it features a line-up of
writers, photographers, journalists, winemakers, comedians,
performers and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 29 to 31
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-:- Mildura Jazz Food & Wine Festival
Mildura Jazz Food & Wine Festival presents quality jazz with
performances of traditional, swing and progressive jazz held at
various venues. Highlights of the festival include Murray River
cruises and the Fishers Annual Food and Wine Showcase with
performances by The Hot Licks Trio.
When: Friday October 29 to Monday November 1
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-:- Wangaratta Festival of Jazz
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz, one of the world's most highly
regarded jazz festivals, features performances by renowned
musicians from both Australia and overseas. Boasting a program of
over 100 performances, the festival includes many other events with
food, wine and more.
When: Friday October 29 to Monday November 1
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-:- Maldon Folk Festival
Maldon Folk Festival offers a long weekend of quality entertainment
for people of all ages with music, dance, theatre, poetry and more.
Located in the historic township of Maldon, the festival program
also includes workshops, kids' activities, plus an Instrument
Makers Exhibition.
When: Friday October 29 to Monday November 1
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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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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Brazil Film Festival
Brazil Film Festival, screening at Carlton's Cinema Nova, showcases
a program of films that offer films the images, sounds and flavours
of the largest country in the southern hemisphere. The program
features a special screening and closing party held at Melbourne's
1000 Pound Bend.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, October 27 to 30
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-:- Deakin on Film
Deakin on Film, held at Federation Square's ACMI Cinemas, is a
festival of film to showcase the quality and diversity of the work
of students this year's Bachelor of Film and Digital Media and the
Master of Film and Video. The special screenings is free to attend,
but booking is required.
When: Saturday October 30 - 7pm
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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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* WHAT'S NEW @ ONLYMELBOURNE *
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- The Peninsula Art Society
The Peninsula Art Society, established in 1954, will be holding
their Annual Spring Show at their studio gallery in South
Frankston. Artists will be demonstrating daily during the show, and
refreshments will be available by the Red Cross with all proceeds
going back to their organisation.
When: Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2
Gala Opening: Friday October 29 - 7pm to 10pm (Entry Fee Applies)
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-:- Tides of Resilience
Tides of Resilience, showing at St Kilda's Obscura Gallery, is an
exhibition of photography by Rodney Dekker, which explores how
climate change affects communities around the word, particularly in
Bangladesh where a charity that builds schools will receive funds
from the exhibition.
When: Until November 18 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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-:- So far, so close
So far, so close, the latest exhibition by Robert Hollingworth held
at Richmond's Blockprojects, continues incursions into the unknown
by exploring deep space where the artist looks for signs of
intelligence, referencing Higgs Boson, String Theory and many other
unseen things.
When: October 30 to November 25 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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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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-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- The Glasshouse
The Glasshouse, a children's picture book by Paul Collins and Jo
Thompson, will be launched at Prahran Market where special guest
Meredith Costain will open the event. The day offers activities for
kids including quizzes and a prize for best-dressed look-a-like of
Clara, the book's main character.
When: Saturday October 30 - 11:30am to 1pm
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-:- Made in Melbourne: Spring Racing Edition
Made in Melbourne: Spring Racing Edition is an evening of luxury
with the salon fashion show celebrating Melbourne designers that
include Lady Petrova, Mina & Katusha, Pamela Usanto and Violet & I.
Held at The Trust in Flinders Lane, the event supports The Royal
Children's Hospital.
When: Saturday October 30 - Door Open 5pm
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-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- Cars of the World
Cars of the World, held at Yarra Valley's Rochford Wines, is a Show
'n' Shine charity event with proceeds going towards youth
development programs at Blind Citizens Australia. Open for cars
ranging from brand new to late 1800s, a mass convoy of cars will
first depart from Wheelers Hill Hotel.
When: Sunday October 31
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-:- Car Clubs Showcase Series
Car Clubs Showcase Series, held at Federation Square, features a
different Car Club every month when ardent car enthusiasts and
general public alike can wander through an amazing array of
classic, modern and vintage cars. This month's event showcases the
classic and iconic Porsche.
When: Sunday October 31 - 11am to 2:30pm
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-:- The Lexus CT 200h Tour
The Lexus CT 200h Tour, taking place at Southbank's Queensbridge
Square, invites the public to explore the CT 200h in a
sophisticated virtual setting and be among the first in the world
to experience the new CT 200h prototype. Visitors will also go into
the draw to win great prizes.
When: Friday October 29 to Monday November 1
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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- Blood and Ice
Blood and Ice, performed at Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel, is the
Australian Premiere of Liz Lochhead's recently revised play. Set in
1816, the play explores the infamous house party in which
Frankenstein author, Mary Shelley took up a challenge to see who
could write the most horrifying story.
When: Oct 29 to Nov 13 - Wednesday to Sunday
Preview Performance: Thursday Oct 28 - 8pm
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-:- Velvet Rebel - A Girl's Own Adventure
Velvet Rebel - A Girl's Own Adventure is the tale of a brilliant
scholar, traveller and public figure, presented by the Royal
Historical Society of Victoria. The new play by Peter Hepworth
details the life of Jessie Stobo Watson Webb, one of the founders
of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
When: Tuesday & Saturday, October 26 & 30
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-:- Five Days in March
Five Days in March, playing at The Arts Centre, is a performance of
experimental storytelling from Japan's lost generation. Directed by
Toshiki Okada, the award-winning play explores the grand scale
event of war contrasted with an affair between a couple of young
Japanese urban hipsters.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, October 27 to 30
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-:- The Object of My Affection
The Object of My Affection, held at Gasworks Arts Park, is a series
of monologues by Full-Skirted Productions. From an eighteenth
century bride to a twenty-first century narcissist, the play
explores the manifestations of love, obsession and addiction in the
lives of six different women.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, October 27 to 30
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-:- Monsters in My Closet
Monsters in My Closet, performed at The Butterfly Club in South
Melbourne, combines Ben Hudson's formidable height with his
haunting deep baritone voice with a performance perfect for
Halloween and set to titillate and spook, blending songs with tales
of Pumpkin Kings, Bearded Ladies and more.
When: Thursday to Sunday, October 28 to 31
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-:- Iolanthe
Iolanthe, Gilbert and Sullivan's first masterpiece, will be
performed at The Alexander Theatre of Clayton's Monash University.
Presented by the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Victoria, the play
is a satiric fantasy about the love between Phyllis and Strephon,
the son of a fairy, Iolanthe.
When: Until November 6 - Fridays & Saturdays
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-:- Mr Balkan
Mr Balkan, held at Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre in Preston,
is a tragic comedy that traces the emotional trauma and tragedy of
a little known period of Macedonian and European history where
Macedonian children were removed from their native homes during the
Greek Civil war.
When: Friday October 29
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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: 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 *
-:- Ovation
Ovation, presented by La Prima Opera at Geelong Performing Arts
Centre, is a performance featuring beautiful solos, duets and trios
from your best loved operas including Carmen, La Boheme, The Barber
of Seville, Cosi Fan Tutte, Rigoletto, Tales of Hoffmann and many
more.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, October 27 & 28
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-:- Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman, held at The Palais in St Kilda, is a concert that
brings the talents of vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew, Lynn
Hilary, and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt together. With each performer
offering a unique and distinctly different style, they tell the
journey of the modern Celtic Woman in song.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 30 & 31
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-:- Verdi's Requiem
Verdi's Requiem will be performed by Camberwell Chorale at Hawthorn
Town Hall. Established in 1944 and formed by local people, the
community choir will perform alongside the West Gippsland Chorale
and the Camerata Orchestra and guest soloists that include
Katherine Grey and Kerrie Bolton.
When: Sunday October 31
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Something Blew
Something Blew, performed at St Kilda's Theatre Works, is a new
contemporary dance production by 2nd Toe Dance Collective.
Examining the current socio-climate, the performance explores
perversity, sexual confusion and how we might abuse our primary
need for love.
When: Oct 27 to Nov 6 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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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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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- Pat Benatar & The Bangles
Pat Benatar, the legendary rocker and four-time Grammy Award
winner, will be performing at The Palais in St Kilda, accompanied
by guitarist, collaborator and soul mate, Neil Giraldo. Playing
hits that include "Love Is a Battlefield," they'll be joined by
iconic '80s all-female band, The Bangles.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, October 26 & 27
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-:- Thirsty Merc
Thirsty Merc, one of Australia's most loved bands, will be
appearing at Melbourne's Astor Theatre as part of their tour. With
their live shows earning them a reputation as one of the most
exciting bands on stage, they showcase an unrivalled level of
musicianship with cleverly crafted songs.
When: Friday October 29
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-:- 100% Kylie
100% Kylie is the smash hit show that delivers an astonishing and
captivating performance, celebrating Australia's 'Princess of Pop',
Kylie Minogue. Spoken highly of by Kylie Minogue herself, the
tribute show is a grand stage spectacular that will be appearing at
the Yarraville Club.
When: Friday October 29 - 9pm
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-:- Concert for Palestine
Concert for Palestine, taking place at MUA Hall in West Melbourne,
features a mix of hip hop, rock, folk, world music and spoken word
with all the performers united in solidarity with the people of
Palestine and against racism and war. Delicious Middle Eastern
meals are available on the night.
When: Saturday October 30
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-:- Another World
Another World, held at Hisense Arena, is a music festival held
especially for under 18s. With a line-up of more than 30 acts,
normally gone unseen by younger fans due to licensing and pricing,
the alcohol free event features Bliss N Eso, The Potbelleez, Pez,
Paris Wells and other big names.
When: Monday November 1 - 5pm to 11pm
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-:- The Substitutes
The Substitutes, Melbourne's most authentic '60s band, will be
performing at Carnegie Hall. With the soaring vocals and fluid
guitar of Dennis Millar from the legendary 70's band "Buster
Brown", the band performs songs spanning The Beatles, Small Faces,
Yardbirds and more with real spirit.
When: Monday November 1
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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 28
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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: Saturday October 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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* TRIVIA NIGHTS *
-:- Pacific Quest Trivia Night
Pacific Quest Trivia Night, held at Mulgrave Community Centre,
offers a fun night of trivia, games and prizes. Proceeds from the
night will support Ben Turner, who in 2012 will embark on a solo
non-stop row across the Pacific Ocean to help raise money and
awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.
When: Friday October 29 - 7:30pm to 11:30pm
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* CINEMA *
-:- Melbourne Horror Film Society
Melbourne Horror Film Society, a not-for-profit group that holds
monthly film sessions with a generous entry fee by membership. This
month, in honour of Halloween, they'll hold special screenings at
St Kilda's Astor Theatre and Melbourne's at Melbourne's cinema bar,
1000 Pound Bend.
When: October 27, 29 & 31
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* COMEDY & MAGIC *
-:- 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 *
-:- Halloween at Coal Creek
Halloween at Coal Creek is one of South Gippsland's biggest events
with a wonderful community celebration held at Korumburra's Coal
Creek offering family-friendly entertainment that includes discos,
roving performers, apple bobbing, a haunted house and a dress up
competition.
When: Sunday October 31
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-:- Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally, held just outside of Ballarat at The
Perfect Living Museum, offers a great day out for the family with
grand parades of vintage steam powered vehicles and displays of
restored steam engines, power generators, steam rollers and even a
working 90 tonne steam shovel.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31
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-:- Kerrisdale Mountain Railway Cup Steamfest
Kerrisdale Mountain Railway Cup Steamfest, situated between Seymour
and Yea, offers fun for all the family with the live steam museum
showcasing visiting engines, Sausage Sizzle packages available on
all days throughout the Steamfest, kids' prizes and scenic train
rides.
When: Saturday October 30 to Tuesday November 2
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--> Perry Bros Circus
Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in
Bayswater North, offering quality entertainment to please the
entire family. With wire walkers, Jugglers, Whip crackers,
balancing acts and more the circus also features performing ponies
and camels along with their very funny clowns.
When: Until November 7 - Bayswater North
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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 *
-:- Mountains of Books Fair
Mountains of Books Fair, held at Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve
Hall in the Dandenong Ranges, features thousands of used,
out-of-print and rare books from booksellers across Victoria. With
genres including children's, gardening, art and more, you can also
meet local authors.
When: Saturday & Sunday. October 30 & 31
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-:- Camberwell Fair
Camberwell Fair, taking place at Box Hill Town Hall, is Australia's
longest running fair for Records, Comics and Cards. Perfect for
collectors and enthusiasts of many different passions, the fair has
1000's of collectible items, offering Memorabilia, Records, Comics,
Stamps and more.
When: Sunday October 31 - 9.30am to 4pm
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-:- Orchids on High Street
Orchids on High Street, presented by Mornington Peninsula Orchid
Society, is their 16th annual Summer Orchid Show, held in St Paul's
Church Hall in Frankston. Members of the society will be selling
spare orchids at good prices along with providing culture and
potting demonstrations.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31
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* DINING & DRINK *
-:- Fed Square Microbreweries Showcase
Fed Square Microbreweries Showcase, held at the Atrium of
Federation Square, is a chance to meet brewers from Melbourne and
regional Victoria. Ticket holders receive a $5 food voucher and can
sample boutique beers including those of Buckley's Beers, Mildura
Brewery and more.
When: Thursday & Friday, October 28 & 29
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-:- 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 12 - Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United
Friday October 29 - 8pm - Etihad Stadium, Docklands
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-:- Rugby League Four Nations
Australia vs England - Sunday October 31, 6:30pm - AAMI Park
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-:- The Crusty Demons
The Crusty Demons will be returning to Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena
with their Thirst 4 Destruction tour presenting their craziest and
most spectacular show ever. The extravagant production features
world famous freaks, ridiculous stunts, the stunning Crusty Babes
and more.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 29 & 30
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-:- Off-Street Drag Racing at Calder Park
Spring Horse-Power Challenge Testing - Saturday October 30
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-:- Melbourne Cup Carnival
When: Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse offers all
the excitement of the world-renowned four-race carnival.
When: Saturday October 30 - AAMI Victoria Derby Day
When: Tuesday November 2 - Emirates Melbourne Cup Day
When: Thursday November 4 - Crown Oaks Day
When: Saturday November 6 - Emirates Stakes Day
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-:- Tatts Cox Plate
Tatts Cox Plate, promoted as "The Race Where Legends Are Made",
lives up to its billing at Moonee Valley. Introduced in 1922 in
honour of the founder of Moonee Valley, William Samuel Cox, the
Tatts Cox Plate carries total prize money of $3,050,000, the 2nd
richest race behind the Melbourne Cup.
When: Saturday October 23
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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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-:- The Bendigo Cup
The Bendigo Cup, hosted by Bendigo Jockey Club, is a listed open
handicap race over a distance of 2200m. A good lead up race for the
Melbourne Cup held at Flemington, the race is worth $150,000 in
prize money.
When: Wednesday October 27th - Epsom Racecourse, Bendigo
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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 Sunday, October 26 to 31
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* WELCOME *
-:- Sexy Maternity Wear Online
Sexy Maternity Wear Online is easy to find with Serendipity
Maternity Wear, a Melbourne based online maternity boutique
stocking a unique range of clothes that can be worn throughout your
pregnancy and beyond, allowing you to breastfeed discreetly in
public as well as being an incredibly stylish and comfortable mum
to be.
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-:- Brightlabs Web Design
Brightlabs Web Design delivers award winning web strategy, web
design, website development, search engine marketing and
infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors. With support for
all these capabilities and their outstanding customer service, they
can produce digital solutions that drive real results.
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-:- Felix Guest House - Bed & Breakfast in Kilsyth
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-:- Aqua Plumbing Systems - Specialists in Hydronic Heating
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-:- Red Sparrow - Unique children's linen & accessories
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