Melbourne Newsletter No.200
Published: Tue, 11/02/10
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... Melbourne celebrates its community spirit with several
festivals embracing the best their community has to offer with
Melton's Djerriwarrh Festival and the Maroondah Festival holding
family fun days. The Village Festival makes a welcome return to
North Fitzroy with four days of music, food and all-round artiness
(think Brunswick Street, but in tents) while lead-foots who are up
for a drive can take the family further afield to the Whittlesea
Show and the Buddhist Spring Festival held in Yuroke.
Those who just can't get enough of the recent horseplay what with
the Melbourne Cup can meet halfway with those who've had a feedbag
full at the Out of Africa Festival, a festive day for the family
held at Cranbourne Racing Centre where, yes, there will also be
horse racing.
There's also a return to the good old days of classic cinema with
the Halls Gap Film Festival offering a program of movies selected
simply because they're good as opposed to the growing trend of
screening films tying in with a theme simply because a theme sells
(technicolor me cynical, but we all know it's true).
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- The Village Festival
The Village Festival, held at North Fitzroy's Edinburgh Gardens,
offers a fabulous smorgasbord of performances and a truly unique
atmosphere with a village space that includes with a line-up of hot
short shows, great bands, arts, games, children's entertainers,
workshops and more.
When: Thursday to Sunday, November 4 to 7
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-:- Maroondah Festival
Maroondah Festival, held at Croydon's Town Park, brings local
groups together to present hold a festive day with musical
performances, food stalls and roving entertainers. One of
Melbourne's biggest community events, it includes the Kids Kingdom
area, markets, an expo and much more.
When: Sunday November 7
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-:- Whittlesea Show
Whittlesea Show, now in its 151st year, offers a weekend of fun for
young and old. With live entertainment, Show Girl Competitions, Tai
Kwon Do demonstrations, carnival rides and roving performers for
children, the show also features vintage displays, exhibitions,
market stalls and much more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7
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-:- Buddhist Spring Festival
Buddhist Spring Festival, held at Yuroke's beautiful centre for the
Tibetan Buddhist Society, celebrates their faith with a blessing
ceremony, free tours of the stunning gardens, market stalls of
Tibetan handicrafts, a photo exhibition and much more with proceeds
supporting the temple.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7
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-:- Out of Africa Festival
Out of Africa Festival, an integral part of our Cultural Exchange
Program between Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, is an
entertaining day for the whole family. Held at Cranbourne Racing
Centre, highlights include live music, drumming workshops,
children's performers, dies and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7
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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: Ends Tuesday November 2
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* FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS *
-:- Homemade Wine & Beer Festival
Homemade Wine & Beer Festival, held at Preston City Hall, showcases
the skills and customs of local amateur wine and beer brewers. The
multicultural event gives wine and beer makers the chance to share
the fruits of their labours with other enthusiasts and also the
community.
When: Saturday November 6 - 2pm to 5pm
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- 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 *
-:- Halls Gap Film Festival
Halls Gap Film Festival features an impressive line-up of
Australian and international films, screened in the heart of the
beautiful Grampians National Park. With films selected by cinematic
expert John Turner, this year's program offers a fresh twist with
films made by local young filmmakers.
When: Friday to Sunday, November 5 to 7
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* UPCOMING EVENTS *
-:- Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun, presented by Melbourne Museum, will for the first time
in Australia's history see this record-breaking exhibition visit
Melbourne for its only Australian stop before the Egyptian
treasures, which include Tutankhamun's golden canopic coffinette,
are returned to their home in Cairo.
When: Opens April 2011
Tickets On Sale: November 29
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-:- Sustainable Procurement | FREE Workshop
Sustainable Procurement, held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition
Centre, is an invitation to businesses to attend a free workshop on
demystifying and implementing a cost effective green purchasing
plan. Participants will also receive a free toolkit and a green
purchasing guidelines template.
When: Wednesday November 10 - Bookings Essential
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* WHAT'S NEW @ ONLYMELBOURNE *
-:- bookarestaurant.com
bookarestaurant.com is an advanced restaurant booking website that
offers a fast and efficient way of booking a table at Melbourne's
many fine restaurants. With the ability to search by cuisine and
location, you can find available tables in real-time. Bookings are
free to the dining public and can be made online any time of the
day.
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Felicity Dalgleish
Felicity Dalgleish, an artist who has exhibited worldwide,
including at the National Gallery of Victoria, will be exhibiting
work at Kinross House in Toorak. With paintings inspired by the
Australian landscape, while not being site-specific, her works
offer metaphors for life, death and renewal.
When: November 5 to 12
Opening Launch: Friday November 5 - 6:30pm
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-:- ROCK CHICKS
ROCK CHICKS, presented at Melbourne's Arts Centre, is an exhibition
that celebrates women in Australian music with many of the items on
loan from the artists themselves. The exhibition covers a wide
range of genres, showcasing the likes of Chrissy Amphlett , Deborah
Conway and others.
When: November 6 to February 27
ROCK CHICKS Live - Free Concert: Friday November 12
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-:- WAR of the WALLS
WAR of the WALLS is a chance to witness Melbourne's finest street
artists battle it out on the bare walls of Collingwood Underground
Arts Park, with artists producing a piece each within 2 hours. The
licensed, underground venue will resonate with the beats of 'DJ
Prequel' during the battle.
When: Sunday November 7 - 6pm to 10pm
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-:- That's Life
That's Life is an Annual Exhibition of Armadale's Firestation Print
Studio, a not-for-profit workshop that fosters creativity and
innovation through printmaking. With prints, drawings and
paintings, the exhibition showcases works created as part of the
art gallery's Life Drawing competition.
When: Until November 14 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Mirror
Mirror, held at Melbourne Museum, is an exhibition of selected
works by renowned children's author and artist Jeannie Baker.
Exploring the connections of two boys from two very different
countries, her collages use rich textures and brilliant colours to
create three-dimensional scenes.
When: November 5 to February 13
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-:- Art of Botanical Illustration Exhibition
Art of Botanical Illustration Exhibition, held at the Domain House
Gallery of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, features over 150
works by leading artist from both Australia and overseas. Free to
view and with all works for sale, proceeds from go towards projects
in the RBG Melbourne.
When: November 6 to 21 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Celebrate Africa
Celebrate Africa, held at Just Africa in Armadale, is an exhibition
of baskets from the Master Weavers of Southern Africa, exquisitely
hand embroidered textiles, contemporary beaded animals, handmade
jewellery, prints and soft furnishings shown alongside traditional
Tribal Art.
When: November 6 to 21
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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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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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 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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-:- 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 *
-:- Discover Europe 2011 Travel Show
Discover Europe 2011 Travel Show, presented by Flight Centre at
Southbank's Melbourne Exhibition Centre, can help you plan the
perfect European getaway with the chance to save on cruising,
holiday packages, coach tours, insurance and get information from
Experienced travel consultants.
When: Sunday November 7 - 10am to 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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* YOU CAN HELP *
There are many social causes that are relevant to people from all
walks of life, many of which rely on public support to better the
community or assist those who are less fortunate or to benefit
others. This week we ask you to consider the following...
-:- Movember
Movember returns for another year to bring back the soup-strainer
and raise money for men's health partners, the Prostate Cancer
Foundation and beyondblue. By simply growing a moustache in
November and finding sponsors, Gala Parties are held at month's end
to thank all involved.
When: Held Throughout November
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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- Songs for Nobodies
Songs for Nobodies is a performance portraying five anonymous women
whose brushes with fame had a profound effect on their lives,
interleaved with the songs that gave them heart. Held at
Melbourne's Arts Centre, the show features the songstress,
Bernadette Robinson.
When: November 5 to December 18
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-:- Altar Boyz
Altar Boyz, presented by Fab Nobs Theatre at The Fab Factory in
Bayswater, follows 5 small-town boys trying to save the world one
screaming fan at a time in the musical parody about a Christian
boy-band who begin to question their faith and each other on the
last night of their tour.
When: November 5 to 20 - Various Dates
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-:- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, presented by Williamstown Musical Theatre
Company, is a vibrant musical based on the popular 1988 film.
Centred on two con men living on the French Riviera, the play
follows the misadventures they face after deciding to compete to
swindle a young female heiress.
When: November 5 to 20 - Various Dates
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-:- A Month Of Sundays
A Month Of Sundays, held at the Australian Centre of Performing
Arts in North Melbourne, is a series of short plays performed by
the newly formed collective, Raglan St Theatre. Written by emerging
authors from the Australian Writers Guild, the plays offer comedy,
romance, drama and more.
When: Until November 14 - Sundays
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-:- 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
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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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-:- 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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-:- 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: Until January 30
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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 *
-:- Music for a Bavarian Duke
Music for a Bavarian Duke, held at Melbourne Recital Centre, is a
special presentation by La Compañia, Australia's premiere
Renaissance ensemble. The concert features tender love songs and
dance tunes from 16th-Century Spain with music by Francisco
Guerrero and others.
When: Wednesday November 3 - 6pm
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-:- Zoe Knighton and Amir Farid
Zoe Knighton and Amir Farid will perform at Eltham's Montsalvat as
part of the Pluck, Struck and Bowed concert series. Celebrating the
tango and its sultry influence on Argentinian and Spanish
composition, the duo will perform a seductive repertoire for cello
and piano.
When: Sunday November 7 - 2:30pm
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-:- Tungsten Duo
Tungsten Duo, a unique combination of Flute with Emily Chaffee and
Percussion with Erica Rasmussen, will perform at Collins Street
Baptist Church. Playing styles ranging from baroque to contemporary
and tango, they'll also perform a composition by local Melbourne
composer Dylan Nicholson.
When: Sunday November 7 - 2pm
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- The Ruby Revue
The Ruby Revue, held at Melbourne's Geddes Bar, is a monthly
cabaret variety night featuring Australia's most intriguing
professional and emerging burlesque, vaudeville, comedy, music,
magic and cabaret performers. With the option for dinner and a
show, it makes for a great night out.
When: Saturday November 6
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-:- 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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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- The Melbourne Songwriters Competition
The Melbourne Songwriters Competition, held at The Toff in Swanston
Street, is a creative and inspiring night where performers have the
chance to showcase their music talents to an audience and 3
industry judges for the chance to win a respected title and some
great prizes.
When: Wednesday November 3 - Doors Open 7pm
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-:- Chicago & America
Chicago & America, appearing at The Palais in St Kilda, features
Peter Frampton of the Grammy Award winning group, America,
performing alongside Peter Frampton of Chicago fame. Celebrating
their 40th anniversary as a band, Americas will perform a mix of
their greatest hits.
When: Wednesday November 3
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-:- Jeudi Jazzy
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 November 4 - 8pm
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-:- The Naked and Famous & Seabellies
The Naked and Famous and Seabellies will be performing on the main
stage of Federation Square as part of Fed Square Live, a series of
free performances. With elements of lush dream pop, brittle
ambience and sparky electronic rock, The Naked and Famous deliver
great alternative rock.
When: Thursday November 4 - 6pm to 7.30pm
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-:- Delany Davidson
Delany Davidson, performing at Upper Yarra Arts Centre in
Warburton, is a New Zealand born multi-instrumentalist and singer
whose music goes beyond folk to include an eclectic jumble of
styles and sound experimentation as he plays dark, haunted,
whiskey-drenched, tobacco-stained vagabond folk.
When: Friday November 5 - 7.30pm
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-:- DJ Spinderella
DJ Spinderella, the Hip Hop superstar from the Grammy award winning
female trio, Salt n Pepa, will be appearing Toorak's Trak Live
Lounge Bar. Without question one of the pioneers of the impact
women have had on hip-hop music, special guests on the night
include Ashley of Pussycat Dolls.
When: Friday November 5
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-:- Gareth Liddiard
Gareth Liddiard, performing at Thornbury Theatre, is Australia's
most celebrated contemporary songwriter and the creative force
behind award-winning band The Drones. Armed with a guitar and a
bottle of whisky, he makes surreal stories of down and outers come
alive like no one else could.
When: Friday & Saturday, November 5 & 6
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-:- Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert Humperdinck will be performing at Melbourne's Arts Centre
as part of his Legacy of Love Tour. With a career spanning more
than four decades, Engelbert Humperdinck's music has withstood the
test of time with his ability to perform everything from pop to
disco, rock and gospel.
When: Friday & Saturday, November 5 & 6
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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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* COMEDY & MAGIC *
-:- Stevl Shefn and his Translator Fatima
Stevl Shefn and his Translator Fatima, performed at South
Melbourne's Butterfly Club, is a unique ingenious character comedy
by the award-winning Steve Sheehan. The performance follows Stevl,
a downtrodden everyman in the tradition of Borat, and his
colourless translator, Fatima.
When: Friday & Saturday, November 5 & 6
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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 *
-:- Myer Christmas Windows
Myer Christmas Windows are an iconic part of Melbourne Christmas
with each year offering a specially selected theme - chosen from a
story book, nursery rhyme, a film or even the theatre - brought to
life in an animation spectacular that ignites the imagination and
Christmas spirit in all.
When: Unveiled Friday November 5
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-:- Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm
Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm is a special children's
event held each month with each family day featuring a theme that
matches activities provided for kids. Activities include hayrides,
a BBQ and much more to make it a great day out for the kids and
family.
When: Sunday November 7
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-:- The Kids Garden Project
The Kids Garden Project, held at Como House in South Yarra, is a
monthly event that lets little gardeners and aspiring
conservationists learn how to make a difference to their lives and
the environment with kids learning the importance of good eating
habits and sustainability.
When: Sunday November 7 - 2:30pm
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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 *
-:- Babies Bazaar
Babies Bazaar, with over 50 stand holders, offers pre-loved and
often brand new goods in a wide variety of sizes and price ranges.
Held at the Wodonga Civic Centre, you'll find brand name clothes,
toys, cots and even items like prams, car seats and more amongst
the many children's items.
When: Saturday November
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-:- Gladstone Park Primary's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Gladstone Park Primary's 40th Anniversary Celebration is a family
fun day with activities for people of all ages. Along with a market
offering a variety of stalls, the celebration includes showbags,
games, prizes and rides for kids with food and drinks available for
purchase all day.
When: Saturday November 6 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Mooroolbark East Primary School Fete
Mooroolbark East Primary School Fete offers a fun day out with
attractions including a Trash & Treasure market with great bargains
up for grabs, children's rides, showbags, devonshire teas for the
grownups and entertainment with MEPS Idol and many other fun
activities.
When: Saturday November 6 - 9am to 2pm
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-:- North Fitzroy Primary School's Fete
North Fitzroy Primary School's Fete will this year feature a great
range of attractions with a sausage sizzle, pony rides and an
animal farm, a White Elephant Sale and an Inflatable Giant Train.
There'll also plaster crafts for kids, Harley Rides, live band
performances and much more.
When: Sunday November 7 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Valkstone Primary School Fair
Valkstone Primary School Fair is a chance to come and have some
fun, engage with your local community, and support a great school
when they celebrate their community spirit with a day of fun for
people of all ages. Attractions on the day rides, stalls, food,
auctions, competitions and more.
When: Sunday November 7 - 10am to 3pm
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* DINING & DRINK *
-:- The Victorian Wine Showcase
The 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 New Release Wines from makers all across Victoria.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, November 3 & 4
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-:- Sunny Sizzle Dinner Dance
Sunny Sizzle Dinner Dance, held at Preston's Rydes Hotel at Bell
City, is an evening of fine food and entertainment to welcome
Adrian Richardson as ambassador of next year's Great Australian
Sunny Sizzle, a campaign to raise greater awareness and wider
acceptance of those with disabilities.
When: Friday November 5 - Bookings Required
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* SPORT *
-:- One-Day Internationals Series
Australia v Sri Lanka
Wednesday November 3 - MCG, Melbourne
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-:- Hyundai A-League
Week 13 - Melbourne Victory v Gold Coast United
Saturday November 6, 7pm - Etihad Stadium, Docklands
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-:- Victorian Roller Derby League
Victorian Roller Derby League, founded in 2007, is a Melbourne
based, not for profit organisation that holds Roller Derby Matches
in Reservoir.
Saturday November 6 - Dead Ringer Rosies vs Dolls Au-Go-Go
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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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-:- 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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-:- Pakenham Racing Club
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.
Oaks Day - Thursday, November 4
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-:- XOSIZE Tri Series
XOSIZE Tri Series is one of Victoria's premier triathlon series
with five exciting sporting events for all ages and abilities held
in stunning bay side locations.
Race 1 - Held in Brighton - Sunday November 7
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-:- The Y Rowing Centre
The Y Rowing Centre, located in Albert Park Lake, invites you to
try your hand at rowing. Held on the first Sunday of each month,
the Come & Try Rowing sessions are open to participants of all
ages. Just turn up and have fun!
Sunday November 7 - Cost: $10 - Bookings only required for groups.
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* WELCOME *
-:- SIXT Rent a Car - New rental cars to suit your budget
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-:- Australian Photo Booths - Photobooth hire for parties & events
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-:- Fabulous Catering - Specialist catering in Melbourne & Geelong
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-:- Poker Delux - Organised poker night for functions & parties
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* REGULAR FEATURES *
-:- Featured Restaurant & Special Offer
-:- Exhibitions & Festivals
-:- Arts & Theatre Guide
-:- Sports Events
-:- Markets, Fetes & Fairs
-:- Entertainment & Nightlife
-:- Community Events
* TWITTER * - http://twitter.com/OnlyMelbourne
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