Melbourne Newsletter No.204
Published: Tue, 11/30/10
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... Christmas is clearly on the way with the jingling of
bells already thick in the air as Federation Square kicks off the
celebrations with a range of free attractions and some very unique
art displays. There's also another taste of Christmas, albeit a
Scandinavian one, with weekend long festivities held at Toorak's
Swedish Church with their Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar.
Meanwhile, outside of Melbourne, there's the Torquay High Tide
Festival, celebrating the history and culture of one of Australia's
most popular coastal towns. Technically, they hold the festival as
a means of kicking up their heels before the flood of summer
tourists arrives, but I won't tell them you're from the big smoke
if you don't. Grab some spray-on tan, some thongs, scowl at anyone
who's pasty and adorned in sensible footwear, and I'm sure you'll
fit in just fine.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Spirit of the Square
Spirit of the Square presents a range of fabulous Christmas
activities for the whole family at Federation Square. Mixing
much-loved Christmas traditions with contemporary and often cheeky
surprises, attractions include over 100 animal stencils,
celebrations and a giant wishing penguin.
When: December 1 to 30
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-:- Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, held at the Swedish Church in
Toorak, celebrates Christmas in a very uniquely Scandinavian style.
The free event features gift stalls with items from Sweden, Denmark
and Norway, craft displays, Scandinavian foods, children's
activities, music and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 4 & 5
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-:- Hampton Park Community Festival
Hampton Park Community Festival offers a fun day for the whole
family with the special day held at Hampton Park's Arthur Wren Hall
offering attractions that include a visit from Santa Claus along
with an animal farm, live entertainment, market stalls, food,
rockwall climbing and much more.
When: Saturday December 4 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- High Tide Festival
High Tide Festival, held in Torquay, is a cultural and arts event
that celebrates the environment and diverse community of the
popular coastal town. With a theme selected each year, this year
the festival theme is Hidden Depths, exploring Torquay's past,
present and possibilities.
When: Friday to Sunday, December 3 to 5
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Stereosonic
Stereosonic, now in its 4th year, returns to Melbourne Showgrounds
with an enormous line up that showcases the best of electronic
music with performances held across two main stages. Headline acts
this year include Calvin Harris, Wiley, Infected Mushroom, Jeff
Mills and Afrojack.
When: Saturday December 4 - Gates open 11:45am
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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Made In Melbourne Film Festival
Made In Melbourne Film Festival, with screenings held at BMW Edge
and Melbourne's Loop Bar, showcases the best short films by local
filmmakers as they compete to win fantastic prizes and accolades
decided by the audience. Free to attend, donations gathered will go
to Secondbite.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, December 1 & 2
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-:- Japanese Film Festival
Japanese Film Festival, held at Melbourne's ACMI Cinema in
Federation Square, marks its 14th year with exciting new elements
added to its program, including an Anime Matsuri along with special
guests, fantastic prizes and screenings of films such as About Her
Brother by director Yoji Yamada.
When: December 2 to 7
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-:- Festival of Jewish Cinema
Festival of Jewish Cinema showcases feature films and
documentaries, many children-friendly, with nearly all films coming
directly from the Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and Venice Film
Festivals. Screenings are held at ACMI Cinemas in Federation Square
and Elsternwick's Classic Cinema.
When: Ends Tuesday November 30
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* UPCOMING EVENTS *
-:- Minsky's Big Bang Burlesque
Minsky's Big Bang Burlesque celebrates New Year's Eve with a
special presentation by House of Burlesque and the Royal Melbourne
Hotel where you can come and live it up with guaranteed good times
in a party featuring Miss Burlesque Australia Entertainer of the
year Strawberry Siren.
When: New Year's Eve - Friday December 31
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-:- Casino Royale NYE
Casino Royale NYE, held at Port Melbourne's 3 Station Pier, is an
invitation by Her Majesty's secret service to celebrate NYE in true
Bond style with a martini that's shaken, not stirred, as you party
the night away along the waters' edge while enjoying live jazz
entertainment.
When: New Year's Eve - Friday December 31
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* SPECIAL TICKET GIVEAWAY *
-:- Mulan Acrobatic Show
Mulan Acrobatic Show, the internationally acclaimed production from
China, will be performed at the Arts Centre. The swift and
entertaining fusion of famous myths, music and movement features
thirty five performers, incredible displays of Shadow Puppet Play,
Silk Trapeze and more.
When: February 3 to 5, 2011
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OnlyMelbourne has Five Double Passes to give away for performances
of Mulan Acrobatic Show.
To go into the draw to win a chance to see the impressive
production, email your name, address and contact details with
"Mulan Tickets Giveaway" as the subject line.
Send your email entry to info@mgmmanagement.com.au
Note: Double Passes are only valid for the opening night of
February 3, 2011.
Only Winners will be notified.
* TYPICALLY TOPICAL MELBOURNE *
-:- Why Oprah Should Come to Melbourne
Now we understand its not Oprah who would have personally made the
decision to do her Australian show in Sydney, but her production
company needs to know a few things about Melbourne before they get
here...
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Lighthouse Annual Art Auction
Lighthouse Annual Art Auction, held at the Australian Centre for
Contemporary Art, is your chance to buy some extraordinary art from
very accomplished artists and creative directors. All proceeds go
to the Lighthouse Foundation to help them provide support for
homeless young people.
When: Thursday December 2 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
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-:- ADEC Artability
ADEC Artability features work by 93 ethnic artists of all ages with
origins from nations that include Africa, Poland, Russia, Armenia
and more, which will be shown at a special art exhibition staged at
that Atrium of Federation Square, showcasing over 150 artworks that
celebrate Summer.
When: December 6 to 14
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-:- Beaumaris Art Group Exhibition
Beaumaris Art Group Exhibition, held at the group's studios,
showcases the works of members with many of the featured artworks
available for sale. A vibrant and industrious group, they were
formed in 1953 by a small band of friends when Beaumaris was still
developing its character.
When: December 4 to 12
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-:- Bodyworks
Bodyworks, held at Steps Gallery in Carlton South, is an exhibition
of sculptures, paintings and drawings by Peter Sanders. The body of
work explores the human form over a range of male and female
figures, utilising the importance of drawing in Peter's
professional life as an architect.
When: Until December 5
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-:- Essence
Essence, showing at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane, is an
exhibition by Aloma Treister. With imagery of trees exploring the
themes of renewal and change, Treister's works have been carefully
and painstakingly created by using incense sticks to burns small
holes into rice paper.
When: Until December 4
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-:- Resist
Resist, presented at Red Gallery in Fitzroy North, is this year's
RMIT Printmaking Graduate Exhibition. Playing with the notions of
process, materiality and politics, the works display a wide range
of concepts and mediums that explore themes of gender,
globalisation, identity and sustainability.
When: Until December 11 - Wednesday to Saturday
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-:- Symphony of Light and Flowers
Symphony of Light and Flowers, held at Kinross house in Toorak, is
an exhibition by artists in residence, Lilia and Valentin Varetsa.
Internationally acclaimed artists, the pair have trained in Europe
and have established solid reputations as portrait painters, and
children's book illustrators.
When: Until December 5
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-:- Siemens RMIT Fine Art Scholarship Awards
Siemens RMIT Fine Art Scholarship Awards will be exhibiting works
by this year's entrants at Swanston Street's RMIT Gallery.
Celebrating its 10th year, the exhibition will feature works by 46
short listed artists with ceramics, drawing, fine art, photography,
jewellery and other media.
When: November 26 to January 8
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-:- A3 Small Art Show
A3 Small Art Show, held at the For Walls Gallery of Melbourne's
Miss Libertine, features the work of 50 artists including Miso,
Ghetto Kitty and Kirpy. With all works created in a compact A3
size, a portion of proceeds from sales will go to Room to Read, a
charity that develops literacy skills.
When: Until December 10
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-:- Upper Yarra Artisans Wrap Up
Upper Yarra Artisans Wrap Up, held at Warburton's Upper Yarra Arts
Centre, is an end of year group exhibition of creations by local
artisans offering a unique selection of original artworks and
handcrafts for that special Christmas gift with jewellery,
sculpture, wool craft, painting and more.
When: November 27 to December 22
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-:- Mulana: Spirit
Mulana: Spirit, presented as part of the Bunjilaka Community
Exhibition Program at Melbourne Museum, is a series of artworks by
Victorian Koorie artist Megan Cadd who uses installations,
sculpture, paintings and prints to explore key events and
discoveries in her life over the last few years.
When: November 19 to April 10
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-:- Chris Samuel
Chris Samuel, a wonderful photographer whose phots of people,
places and even objects displays his unique view of the world, will
be holding his first solo exhibition with a series that features
new works taken this year being displayed at the friendly, funky
Have Ya Bean Cafe in Upwey.
When: Until December 1
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-:- Dreams Come True
Dreams Come True, held at ACMI in Federation Square, showcases over
70 years of Disney animation with an exhibition that features over
600 original artworks, maquettes and animation cells from films
such as Cinderella and the upcoming film Tangled, based on Rapunzel.
When: November 18 to April 26
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-:- Crime Scene
Crime Scene, showing at the Victorian Archives Centre in North
Melbourne, is a special exhibition presented by Victoria Police
Historical Services. A collection of photographs taken at Victorian
crime scenes during the 1920s to 1950s, it features criminal
prosecution documents of Squizzy Taylor.
When: Until January 30 - Weekdays
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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 January 31
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-:- Family Guy and Futurama
Family Guy and Futurama are the focus of the latest exhibition of
prints showing at Silver K Gallery in Armadale. The largest
exhibition of its type in Australia, it features over 140 pieces
displaying images from the shows, including unique artist
interpretations of Family Guy characters.
When: Until December 4
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-:- Ashes to Ashes: Cricket's Cracking Rivalry
Ashes to Ashes: Cricket's Cracking Rivalry, a new exhibition held
at the National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground,
traces the history of cricket's greatest rivalry, The Ashes.
Highlights include the bat used by Don Bradman to score a century
on the MCG in 1929.
When: November 12 to March 20
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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
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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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-:- 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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* 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...
-:- The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal
The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, Australia's largest Christmas gift
appeal, supports some of the largest welfare organisations and has
given more than 4.9 million gifts over the past 22 years. Trees can
be found nationally in Kmart stores, with gifts collected up until
Christmas Eve.
When: Until December 24
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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- The World is Winning
The World is Winning, starring Mike McLeish, best known for playing
Paul Keating in the successful Keating! The Musical, tells of the
highs and lows of theatre as he shares musical memoirs of how he
ended up working at a theatre restaurant. It's held at South
Melbourne's Butterfly Club.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, December 1 to 5
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-:- Windmills
Windmills, presented by Misfit Theatre, is a dark tale about Leo
Grey, a young man who appears to be your average straight laced
high school student. Appearances aren't what they seem, however,
when Leo makes a terrible mistake. It plays at the Upper Yarra Arts
Centre in Warburton.
When: Saturday December 4 - 1pm & 7.30pm
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-:- The Nightwatchman
The Nightwatchman, presented by If Theatre at St Kilda's Theatre
Works, tells the story of Bill, a man who has lived a life amongst
the rambling beauty of his old family home. Now blind, when his
children returned to move him away, all three discover tender
memories of the past they've shared.
When: Until December 12 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- Creditors
Creditors, presented by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda, is a
darkly comic tale of vengeance, jealousy and psychological warfare
as a young husband, awaiting the return of his new wife, falls
under the sway of a confidant in this savagely witty version of
Strinberg's battle of the sexes.
When: Until December 18 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- 'Allo 'Allo
'Allo 'Allo, performed at Geelong Performing Arts Centre, is the
stage adaptation of the hugely popular British TV series. Presented
by Geelong Repertory Theatre Company, the production features René,
Michelle and other memorable characters from the quirky series set
in war-torn France.
When: November 19 to December 4 - Various Dates
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-:- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Off-Broadway's phenomenal
longest-running musical revue, will be performed by Beaumaris
Theatre Inc. Presented in a series of vignettes with the central
theme of love and relationships, the play examines dating, romance,
marriage and more.
When: November 19 to December 3 - Various Dates
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-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- Our Christmas Gift Concert
Our Christmas Gift Concert, presented by the Salvation Army with a
performance held at Melbourne Convention Centre, invites Melbourne
families to welcome the festive season at a free concert that
includes performances from Silvie Paladino and Rod Davies from
Dancing with the Stars.
When: Saturday December 4 - 7pm
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-:- Carols in Canterbury Gardens
Carols in Canterbury Gardens, presented by Canterbury Council of
Churches, offers a great evening of entertainment for the whole
family with a fun picnic atmosphere. Featuring fabulous local
talent with performances of carols, the concert is preceded by
animal displays, face painting and more.
When: Sunday December 5 - Starts 6.30pm
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-:- Preston Symphony Orchestra
Preston Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1950, will be holding a
performance at Preston Town Hall where they'll present a special
concert that includes Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 1 and Dvorak's
Cello Concerto with guest soloist, Rebecca Proietto and Conductor,
Michael Dahlenburg.
When: Sunday December 5 - 2:30pm
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-:- Saints
Saints, presented by the 40-voice ensemble, Choristry, is a
performance of contemporary a cappella works including Martin Mass
for Double Choir and pieces by Lauridsen, Whitacre and Thompson.
Filled with serenity, beauty and awe, their concert is held at
South Yarra's Christ Church.
When: Sunday December 5 - 2:30pm
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-:- Christmas Carol Twilight
Christmas Carol Twilight, held in Elsternwick, is a chance to spend
a relaxing evening at Rippon Lea Gardens with a picnic tea as
Rippon Lea Primary School and Elwood Primary School celebrate
Christmas with a performance by The Melbourne Chorus and a visit
from Santa.
When: Monday December 6
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Choreotopography
Choreotopography, held at the Arts Centre, changes the face of
dance with a premiere work that integrates live motion capture and
3D stereoprojection. Staged by Deakin University and Melbourne
Ballet Company, the performances place dancers in a virtual,
interactive, 3D world.
When: Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4
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-:- Dance of the Whirling Darvish
Dance of the Whirling Darvish is a free public performance of the
sacred 700 year old dance. Held at Serenity Cultural Function
Centre in Craigieburn, the performance by the Sufi Path Group is
held in honour of a visit by Mawlana Sheikh Hisham Kabbani, a
notable Naqshbandi Sufi.
When: Friday December 3
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-:- Santa-esque at Shimmy Shake
Santa-esque at Shimmy Shake, taking place at Red Bennies in South
Yarra, celebrates Christmas with a touch of naughtiness and tease.
The entertaining evening features sassy and glamorous Santa's
helpers performing burlesque, special guests and resident band 'The
Shuffle Club'.
When: Friday December 3 - 8pm
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-:- Salty Clams
Salty Clams, presented by Kaye Sera, an award winning drag identity
best known for her quirky cabaret shows and media work on Channel
31, is an intelligently naughty examination of the porn industry.
Regular performances are held at the Lobster Lounge in St Kilda.
When: Fridays Until December 24
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- Kylie Auldist and Deep Street Soul
Kylie Auldist and Deep Street Soul will be perform on the main
stage of Federation Square as part of Fed Square Live, a series of
free performances. A vocal powerhouse, Kylie Auldist's soulful
sounds have seen her perform with funk and hip hop outfits
Polyester, Mega Bias and The Bamboos.
When: Thursday December 2 - 6.30pm to 8pm
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-:- Jeudi Jazzy
Jeudi Jazzy, held at the cellar of Alliance Française in St Kilda,
will present a live performance by Sarah McKenzie, a musical marvel
who sings with the kind of phrasing only a true jazz player can
come up with, making her one of Australia's brightest up-and-coming
Jazz musicians.
When: Thursday December 2 - 8pm
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-:- Hoodoo Gurus
Hoodoo Gurus, one of Australia's most iconic bands with their
unique sound, will be performing at the Shoppingtown Hotel in
Doncaster. Performing many of the songs earned their place in
Australian music history, they'll be supported on the night by
special guests, The Break and local artists.
When: Friday December 3
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-:- Visible Sessions
Visible Sessions, presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria, is a
series of free concerts held at the Curve Bar Garden of the Arts
Centre. Providing exposure for emerging local artists of culturally
diverse backgrounds, featured musicians work with an established
mentor prior to each performance.
When: Until December 11 - Fridays & Saturdays
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* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- Harbour Town's Christmas on Ice
Harbour Town's Christmas on Ice sees the Medibank Icehouse
transformed into the North Pole of Melbourne this Christmas with
General Skating under the gleaming lights of the North Pole, a
brand new Christmas Spectacular ice show and plenty of FREE kids
activities in December.
When: December 2 to 24
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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 December 5
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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 December 5 - 2:30pm
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-:- Santa's Breakfast at Knox Shopping Centre
Santa's Breakfast at Knox Shopping Centre invites parents and
children to a special event where they'll enjoy face painting,
roving characters, balloon sculpting and music along with a yummy
breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus. All proceeds from ticket sales
will go to the CREATE Foundation
When: Saturday November 27 - 8am & 9am - $10 Entry
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-:- Storytime at Rippon Lea Gardens
Storytime at Rippon Lea Gardens gives families the chance to sit
down in Elsternwick's beautiful Rippon Lea Gardens, relax on the
sweeping lawns and immerse yourself in a delightful selection of
enchanting and imaginative tales, narrated by veteran storyteller
Debbie Stein-Fooks.
When: Thursdays Until April - Entry Applies
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-:- Crown's Christmas Spectacular
Crown's Christmas Spectacular transforms the grand Atrium into a
magical Christmas carnival. Presented each year to entertain
children, a cavalcade of Christmas characters perform regularly,
with this year's display also including a new 'Big Top' animatronic
feature.
When: November 21 to January 2
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-:- 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: On Display Until January
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-:- Silvers Grand Magic Circus
Silvers Grand Magic Circus, holding performances in Burnley.
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 December 3 - Burnley
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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Magnolia Square
Magnolia Square is a boutique fair showcasing women's and
children's attire, homewares, jewellery and more. They'll be
holding their popular fair at St Kilda 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 Sunday, December 2 to 5
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-:- Beaumaris Playgroup Christmas Market Fete
Beaumaris Playgroup Christmas Market Fete, raising funds for
Beaumaris Uniting Church, offers a fun day to satisfy the whole
family. With over 30 stalls showcasing new, unique gift items,
books and second hand goods, there'll also be a visit from Santa,
face painting, food and more.
When: Saturday December 4
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-:- Mini Christmas Fair Exhibition
Mini Christmas Fair Exhibition, presented by the Handweavers &
Spinners Guild of Victoria at their guild rooms in Carlton North,
offers many great gift ideas in one location. The exhibition
features a wide range of items including Christmas ornaments,
cards, stockings and toys.
When: Until December 17 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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* DINING & DRINK *
-:- 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 a range of wines from makers located in the Mornington
Peninsula region.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, December 1 & 2
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* SPORT *
-:- Hyundai A-League
Week 17 - Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar
Friday December 3, 8pm - AAMI Park, Melbourne
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-:- Freestyle Football Pro Title Championships
Freestyle Football Pro Title Championships, held at Federation
Square, is a chance to watch as Australia's best freestyle
footballers juggle a football aiming to get the Power Balance Pro
Title. The event includes a Come & Try session where footballers
can play against Panna Cage.
When: Saturday December 4 - Starts 11am
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-:- Off-Street Drag Racing at Calder Park
Off-Street Drag Racing at Calder Park offers a safe way for
competitive drivers to show their skills on the quater mile with
Street Cars and Comp Cars allowed on the track.
Next Street Drag Event: Friday December 3
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-:- Beta Racing Moto-Trials Extravaganza
Beta Racing Moto-Trials Extravaganza, taking place at the Melbourne
Moto-Trials Centre in Clayton South offers a fantastic day of
action. With entry by gold coin donation, the day features 2009
World Junior Trials Champion and 2010 Scottish Six-Day Trials
winner, Alexz Wigg.
When: Sunday December 5
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-:- V8 Superboat Jet Sprint Championships
V8 Superboat Jet Sprint Championships, held at MacPerson Park in
Melton, offer non stop action with thrills and spills as Superboats
navigate around a purpose built track, reaching speeds of 0 -
120km/hr in just 2.5 seconds with teams race against the clock to
fight it out for 1st place.
When: Sunday December 5 - Gates open 11am
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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.
Christmas Raceday: Friday December 3
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-:- UCI Track Cycling World Cup
UCI Track Cycling World Cup, held at Hisense Arena, will see the
world's best cyclists returning to Melbourne for 3 days of action
as more than 35 nations will be represented in 12 events full of
thrills, spills and pure adrenalin as Melbourne plays host to the
first of four rounds.
When: Thursday to Saturday, December 2 to 4
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-:- RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride
RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride features a diverse combination of
lakes, rivers, scenic roads and stunning mountain ranges. Organised
by Bicycle Victoria, the 590 kilometre cycling adventure from
Yarrawonga to Marysville includes a closing day concert with
Shannon Noll.
When: November 27 to December 5
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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 2: Held in Mordialloc - Sunday December 5
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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!
Come & Try Day: Sunday December 5
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* WELCOME *
-:- Kookai 2010 Clearance Sale - Chic Designs at Bargain Prices
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-:- Runs, Rallies and Rebounds - Holiday fun at National Sports
Museum
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-:- Burnet Oration - Celebrating Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet's
Nobel Prize Award
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-:- Blooms Bridal Expo - January Wedding Showcase in Yarraville
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