Melbourne Newsletter No.217
Published: Tue, 03/01/11
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... punch another hole in your belt and make way for food,
glorious food, as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival kicks off.
In accordance with the growing trend among festival programs, this
year's foodie fest carries a great many events under its umbrella
that are festivals in their own right.
Fans of cider can rock their apple-carts to the Yarra Valley for a
celebration there, while those partial to Asian fare can enjoy a
run of events at Melbourne Chinese Museum that showcase traditional
festival foods. Young'uns and caffeine fiends can also head along
to the Good Life Music Festival - it's nothing to do with Melbourne
Food and Wine but it is sponspored by Coca Cola, and that sort of
counts, I suppose, going by the many other food-oriented events
that "just happen" to be occurring during the big gun of food
fiestas.
As I mentioned in last week's Newsletter, he said while not
bothering to segue, the week began with a horrid cold that was
bestowed upon me most graciously by one of the children. It was a
curse that saw the kids homebound for the remainder of the week and
in the midst of their boredom, the 8 year old lass managed to
convince the 5 year old lad that she could read his mind by
cunningly fossicking his inner thoughts for gems along the lines
of, You like ice cream! and other glaringly obvious "secrets".
The fiasco truly hit its peak when the lass was positively caning
the poor lad in a battle on their respective Nintendo DS's and I
felt obliged to intervene by sneaking the lad and his gaming device
aside, hoping to fool her into thinking he suddenly had his game on.
It was all going well, according to her panicked shrieks from the
next room, until the lad waltzed out proudly (and noticeably
without his Nintendo DS to tell her that it wasn't me playing, it
was him, except he could do it without using his hands. Needless to
say the jig was up and he returned to me with a conspiratorial
whisper to say that she must have read his mind when she'd realised
he wasn't playing.
I found all of this hilarious, and strikingly familiar... and the
first thing I pictured after getting over a laughter induced
coughing fit was how poor old Penny Wong must have felt after her
recent stint on Lateline - "Ali More must have read my mind,
Julia... She somehow knows it's a Tax!"
I'm not staking a claim for one side or another, I'm just saying a
bit of fair play would be nice. We're not 5 year olds after all.
For anyone not quite clear about what I'm referring to, a full
transcript can be found below... Fans of Monty Python will
appreciate it.
That's not a Tax... It's just pining...
-:- Lateline - Penny Wong Interview
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Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Greek Antipodes Festival
Greek Antipodes Festival sees festivities take over Melbourne's
Lonsdale Street Greek Precinct to celebrate all things Greek. A
free event, the festival will feature a live performance by
Greece's beloved songstress, Glykeria, along with performances by
local musicians, food and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6
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-:- Animania Festival
Animania Festival, taking place at Rydges Hotel Melbourne, is
Australia's largest anime and manga event. Celebrating Japanese pop
culture, the festival program features quirky and interactive games
that include human chess with Cosplayers, Giant Twister, Origami
Mini-Workshops and more.
When: Saturday March 5
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-:- Croatian Cultural Festival
Croatian Cultural Festival, held at the Australian Croatian
Association in Footscray, showcases the culture of Australia's
Croatian community with foods from a variety of regions, children's
entertainment, popular Croatian bands, a beer garden, cooking
demonstrations, art exhibits and more.
When: Sunday March 6
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-:- Tastes of Chapel Festival
Tastes of Chapel Festival showcases the diversity of Chapel Street
as one of the most the distinct retail environments with a program
of events that celebrate its best food, wines, fashion and
entertainment. The festival also features theatre performances at
Chapel off Chapel and art exhibitions.
When: March 4 to 18
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-:- Sydney Road Street Party
Sydney Road Street Party, held as part of the upcoming Brunswick
Music Festival, celebrates one of Melbourne's biggest multicultural
gatherings with something for people of all ages including live
music, shows for children, street theatre, market stalls and food
from around the globe.
When: Sunday March 6 - Midday to 7pm
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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Warrambeen Film Festival
Warrambeen Film Festival, held in the rural town of Shelford, is a
unique event held on a working farm in regional Victoria where
audiences can enjoy International award winning films on four huge
screens along with live music on the main stage, kids'
entertainment and a gourmet market.
When: Saturday March 5
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Melbourne Didgeridoo Festival
Melbourne Didgeridoo Festival, held at Mia Mia Gallery in
Templestowe, is a day long celebration of the didgeridoo with
entertainment for the whole family that includes stalls, workshops,
activities and a concert featuring world-class performers and
musicians including Ganga Giri and Wilbur Wilde
When: Saturday March 5
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-:- Good Life Music Festival
Good Life Music Festival, held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, is
Australias Biggest Music Festival for people aged under 18. With
international guests, Dj's and live acts performing across 5
stages, the festival includes the good life water and fun park with
a 55m waterslide, a foam pit and more.
When: Saturday March 5
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-:- Melbourne Ukulele Festival
Melbourne Ukulele Festival, held in various venues, features
ukulele performers from across Australia, along with special
international guests. Presented by the Melbourne Ukulele
Kollective, the festival includes workshops, a free picnic
gathering, an awards nights and more.
When: February 25 to March 1
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-:- Herring Island Summer Arts Festival
Herring Island Summer Arts Festival offers special exhibitions
every weekend at the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park in
Toorak. Accessible by boat with a punt service, the arts festival
includes special artists demonstrations, talks, workshops,
activities and more.
When: January 15 to April 26 - Weekends
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* FOOD FESTIVALS *
-:- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, one of Australia's most
celebrated culinary festivals, returns with a delicious program of
events. Showcasing Victoria's best produce, wines and restaurants,
the festival features the World's Longest Lunch, regional
celebrations and international guest chefs.
When: February 4 to 14
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-:- Autumn Harvest Festival
Autumn Harvest Festival showcases the finest produce of
Echuca-Moama and surrounds with a fresh and exciting celebration of
regional food, wine, and produce. Highlights of the festival
include Flavours Afloat with special dinners held on the world's
largest operating paddle steamer fleet.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 4 to 6
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-:- Yarra Valley Cider Festival
Yarra Valley Cider Festival, held at Healesville Hotel, offers a
great day out for the family with a celebration of local produce
that includes free-range pig roasts over hot coals, locally made
ciders, live jazz performances and children's entertainment with a
roving clown, apple bobbing and much more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6
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-:- Bright 'n' Sandy Food and Wine Festival
Bright 'n' Sandy Food and Wine Festival, held at Green Point in
Brighton, offers an exciting day of music and culinary attractions
with performances by 30 hand-picked entertainers and appearances
from chefs such as Pantry's Daniel Vaughan along with kids'
entertainment and workshops.
When: Sunday March 6
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-:- Wallington Primary School Strawberry Fair
Wallington Primary School Strawberry Fair, held on the beautiful
Bellerine Peninsula just 15 minutes from Geelong, offers a
wonderful day out for the family. Along with a giant auction,
market stalls and gourmet food, the day includes rides for
children, face painting, showbags and much more.
When: Sunday March 6 - Entry by Gold Coin
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* UPCOMING EVENTS *
-:- Dinosaurs Alive!
Dinosaurs Alive! is an exciting, new interactive exhibition that
will be held at Waterfront City Piazza in Docklands. Featuring
life-like robotic moving dinosaurs who ruled the earth for more
than 160 million years, the exhibition is set in a spectacular
1,200 square metre indoor forest-themed area.
When: March 12 to May 8
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* SPECIAL OFFER *
-:- What Can I Do Right Now?
Reduce your carbon footprint and save money by making your business
a more environmentally friendly place with easy to implement ideas
to operate a low carbon footprint business, conserving resources
and cutting down on waste to help both the environment and your
business.
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Fabric
Fabric, held at the Firestation Print Studio in Armadale, is an
exhibition of works on paper with the theme of, The Fabric of Life.
Curated by Artists On The Move, the group show transforms the
ordinary into the extraordinary with artists bringing magical
realism, humour and passion to their works.
When: March 3 to 26 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
Opening Night: Thursday March 3 - 6pm to 8pm
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-:- Coast and Country
Coast and Country, presented by Jenny Pihan Fine Art in Hampton, is
an exhibition of oils on canvas by Drew Gregory, an artist whose
paintings look deeply into his subject-matter with a great deal of
understanding, drawing on over forty years of experience and a wide
range of paint application.
When: March 5 to 13
Official Opening: Saturday March 5 - 11am
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-:- Eidetic Memory
Eidetic Memory, showing at The Owl and the Pussycat in Richmond, is
the debut exhibition of Matthew Fullers with a series of portraits
taken in the day to day workings of his life. Named after the
ability to recall images in extreme clarity, these images are not
just photographic artworks, but memories.
When: Until March 12
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-:- Melbourne Athenaeum in Pictures
Melbourne Athenaeum in Pictures, presented at the foyer of the
Athenaeum Theatre, is an exhibition of large black and white images
that show the many changes of one of our most iconic buildings, its
surrounding streetscape, and the organisations and people who've
occupied it since it was built in 1839.
When: Until April 29 - Mondays to Saturdays
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-:- Natasha Lubis
Natasha Lubis will be exhibiting a series of new 3D collage works
at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda. With a passion for collage and its
immediacy in expressing her visual thoughts, her works capture a
fantasy world of her own creation, where landscapes inspire a sense
of magic and illusion.
When: March 3 to 28
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-:- Ncode
Ncode, held at Caulfield's Monash University, explores contemporary
forms of encoding, decoding and mapping of experience in a
post-digital environment. Works by various artists include urban
art environments, kinetic sculpture, autonomous drawing software
and modular architecture.
When: February 21 to March 10 - Weekdays
Opening Night: Wednesday February 23 - 5pm to 7pm
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-:- Symbols of Loss & Recovery
Symbols of Loss & Recovery, held at Montsalvat in Eltham, is a
group exhibition featuring local artists associated with Nillumbik
Shire who have found their creative practice restorative as they
purge the memory of 2009's Black Saturday bushfires with records of
destruction and renewal.
When: Until April 3
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-:- My View
My View, held at Footscray Community Arts Centre's Gabriel Gallery,
showcases the work of Yanina Vandenburg, winner of last year's My
View photographic competition. Yanina was selected from a field of
entries by judges David Hurlston, Larissa McFarlane, Simon
Obrazanek and Tamara Watt.
When: February 10 to April 2
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-:- Australian Institute of Sport - 30 Years
Australian Institute of Sport - 30 Years, is a special exhibition
held at the National Sports Museum of the MCG. Celebrating the role
of the AIS in the success of Australian sport, highlights of the
exhibition include the recently banned LZR Speedo suit that saw
many swimming world records.
When: Until June
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-:- WildArt
WildArt, held at the Old Post Office Gallery in Seymour, is a group
show of wildlife paintings and sculpture featuring the works of 30
Internationally acclaimed award winning Australian Artists. With
various mediums used, it includes works by Fiona Anderson, Stephen
Powell and Vida Pearson.
When: February 6 to March 27
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-:- From Public Figures to Public Sculpture
From Public Figures to Public Sculpture, held at City Gallery of
Melbourne Town Hall, looks at the changing role of public sculpture
with maquettes, models, photographs and concept drawings from
collections owned by the City of Melbourne and private collections
and regional galleries.
When: February 3 to April 15
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-:- China and Revolution
China and Revolution, presented at RMIT Gallery in Swanston Street,
explores the relationship between the political poster art of the
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution and its impact on
contemporary Chinese art with pieces taken from the University of
Westminster's extensive collection.
When: Until March 19 - Closed Sundays
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-:- JAPAN: Kingdom of Characters
JAPAN: Kingdom of Characters, featured at RMIT Gallery in Swanston
Street, celebrates Japan's popular and extensive involvement in
animation with a showcase of characters from the 1950s to now. From
Astro Boy to Hello Kitty and Pokemon, the exhibition includes
figures, products and more.
When: January 21 to March 19 - Closed Sundays
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-:- Look! The Art of Australian Picture Books Today
Look! The Art of Australian Picture Books Today, held at the State
Library of Victoria, is a free exhibition that will delight people
of all ages. Celebrating the worlds and stories in picture books,
it features original artwork, sketches and drawings by more than 40
Australian illustrators.
When: Until May 29
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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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-:- 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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-:- 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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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- Australian International Airshow
Australian International Airshow celebrates the 62nd anniversary of
breaking of the sound barrier with a program of events that also
pay tribute to the growing role of women in aviation and other
great achievements in aviation with spectacular and enthralling
flying displays held at Avalon Airport.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, March 1 to 6
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-:- SBS Food Journey Festival
SBS Food Journey Festival offers a cultural feast of food, music,
dancing and fun. Much more than a food expo, the event held at
Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building brings to life the stories
behind the food with special guests and performers that include
Maeve O' Meara, Ricketty Bridge and others.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 4 to 6
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-:- Black Rock House Open Days
Black Rock House Open Days are held each week to allow the public a
chance to explore a seaside residence which was built in 1856. With
guided tours run by volunteers in period costume, Black Rock House
is also home to a rare tramcar, possibly from the Sandringham
tramway, circa 1880s.
When: Sundays - 2pm to 4pm
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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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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- The Dream Life of Butterflies
The Dream Life of Butterflies, performed by Melbourne Theatre
Company in Southbank, is a play by award-winning writer Raimondo
Cortese, which is a study of the illusion of memory and loss as two
middle-aged women talk in a room, exposing their delusions about
themselves and each other.
When: March 2 to April 2
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-:- My Education - Wine Cheese and Classics
My Education - Wine Cheese and Classics, held at The Owl and the
Pussycat in Richmond, is a series of rehearsed readings performed
in a comfortable, friendly environment with wine and cheese on
offer. This week's program includes existentialist classic,
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
When: Until March 12 - Thursdays to Saturdays
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-:- Xanadu The Musical
Xanadu The Musical, the surprise Broadway hit, will be staged in
'The Grand Xanadu Marquee', a purpose-built venue in Docklands.
With the lead role of Kira played by Melbourne's own rising star
Christie Whelan, the quirky, hilarious roller skating, musical
adventure features the original hit score.
When: March 3 to April 2
Charity Preview Night: Wednesday March 2
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-:- Annie
Annie, the classic family musical, will be brought to life on stage
at the Rivergum Theatre of Bundoora's Parade College. Performed by
the Waterdale Players, the play follows the fun-filled adventures
of a Depression-era orphan whose efforts to find her parents leads
to more than she ever hoped for.
When: March 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 & 12
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-:- The Penny-Toy Man
The Penny-Toy Man, presented by The Laudanum Project, is a one act
play that is entirely underscored throughout in a surround sound
set up that places the audience in the middle of the action. A
strange mixture of cabaret and musical, the darkly funny play is
held at Abbotsford's Retreat Hotel.
When: Monday March 7
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-:- Butterflies Are Free
Butterflies Are Free, presented by The Basin Theatre Group, is the
warmly funny play by Leonard Gershe, which follows the life of Don
Baker, a man whose efforts to move to San Francisco for a life away
from his over-protective mother are dashed when she reappears to
visit earlier than planned.
When: February 24 to March 20 - Thursdays to Sundays
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-:- Enchanted April
Enchanted April, written by Matthew Barber and directed by Maureen
McInerney, tells the story of four dissimilar women who leave a
dreary 1920s England to rent hire a small Italian castle and escape
their variously unhappy lives. Charming and heart warming, it's
held at Heidelberg Theatre Company.
When: February 17 to March 5
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-:- Apologia
Apologia, performed by Melbourne Theatre Company at the Arts
Centre, is a sharply witty play by up and coming British writer
Alexi Kaye Campbell. With a new slant on the theme of family
reunions, the plot surrounds a successful art historian's
autobiography and the children she failed to mention.
When: February 18 to April 9
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-:- Lady Chatterley's Lover
Lady Chatterley's Lover, performed at Rippon Lea House and Gardens
in Elsternwick, is the Australian Shakespeare Company's outdoor
adaption of D.H. Lawrence's masterpiece, which tells of the
adulterous affair between the sexually unfulfilled upper-class
Connie and the gamekeeper Mellors.
When: Until March 17 - Mondays to Thursdays
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-:- Ruben Guthrie
Ruben Guthrie, performed by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda,
is a contemporary comedy written and directed by Brendan Cowell.
Following Ruben, a precocious player in the high stakes advertising
industry whose wit seems to come from a bottle, the play questions
the effects of alcoholism.
When: Until March 5
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-:- A Behanding in Spokane
A Behanding in Spokane, performed by Melbourne Theatre Company in
Southbank, is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh, the writer of In
Bruges. The caustic play follows Carmichael, a man whose quest for
an elusive possession leads him to a dingy motel and two desperate
chancers.
When: February 5 to March 19
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-:- The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors, performed at Melbourne's Royal Botanic
Gardens, sees the Australian Shakespeare Company lift Shakespeare's
hilarious text to new heights with the classic tale of two sets of
identical twins, separated at birth, offering plenty of farce when
they end up in the same town.
When: January to March
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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 March 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 April 1
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* CLASSICAL, CHORAL & RECITALS *
-:- Selby & Friends
Selby & Friends will present a concert at the University of
Melbourne's Melba Hall as part of their first concert tour for this
year. Featuring a performance by the accomplished ensemble, Trioz,
the program includes work by Joseph Suk and iconic piano trios by
Beethoven and Claude Debussy.
When: Wednesday March 2 - 8pm
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-:- Listen to This
Listen to This, held at Melbourne Town Hall, features The New
Yorker music critic and best-selling author Alex Ross as he
presents two programs of music that matters to him and to history.
With a talk given before every performance, the chosen songs are
performed by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
When: Sunday & Monday, March 6 & 7
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-:- Discover The Magic Flute
Discover The Magic Flute, presented by Victorian Opera and held at
the Arts Centre's Playhouse, is part of a series of an entertaining
and informative one-hour seminars. Illustrated with a variety of
guest artists, the seminars are presented by the inimitable and
effervescent Richard Gill.
When: Monday March 7
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-:- Lunchtime Organ Recitals
Lunchtime Organ Recitals, held at St Michael's Uniting Church on
Collins Street, feature organists from across the Globe. Free to
attend each week, resident organist Rhys Boak, often joined by
special guests, performs music from some of the greatest composers
in human history.
When: Thursday February 17 - 1pm to 1:30pm
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Shen Yun Performing Arts
Shen Yun Performing Arts, an acclaimed theatre troupe that features
Chinese dance, drumming and exquisite costumes inspired by the
traditions of Chinese culture before communist rule, will be
appearing at Melbourne's Regent Theatre with their gloriously
colourful and exhilarating shows.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, March 1 to 6
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-:- Really Nice Day
Really Nice Day, performed at The Butterfly Club in South
Melbourne, is Christine Moffat's quirky cabaret about
broken-hearted obsession. Accompanied by Trevor Jones on piano, she
plays the part of Kitty Day, a love-struck stalker who displays her
devotion through classic and original songs.
When: Thursday to Saturday, March 3 to 6
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-:- Funky Fraulein
Funky Fraulein, performed for two shows only, is the return of the
sellout Midsumma cabaret by Melbourne drag icon, Kaye Sera. Held to
celebrate her Green Room Award nomination for Contribution to
Cabaret, Funky Fraulein blends New York Disco with the Oom-pah pah
of German Vaudeville.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 4 & 5
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-:- Shimmy Shake
Shimmy Shake, held at Red Bennies in South Yarra, presents a
deliciously cheeky evening of entertainment with burlesque gals
that include Dolores Daiquiri - The Flame Haired Temptress, special
guests and resident band The Shuffle Club performing their blend of
jazz, blues and boogie.
When: Friday March 4
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-:- Bacchanalia
Bacchanalia, held at Burlesque Bar located in Fitzroy, offers a
night of comedy, horror, burlesque and theatre with The Burlesque
Circus at The End of The World. Hosted by Mark Casamento in the
role of the legendary Alexander Tournier, it features acts of great
skill, daring and entertainment.
When: Sundays, February 26 & March 6
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-:- How High the Moon
How High the Moon, held at Melbourne Cocktail Bar, 24 Moons, is a
night filled with character and feel good performances by
professional characterising Burlesque dancers. Stylish,
sophisticated and classy, the night features the finest burlesque
with a lush, titillating mood.
When: Saturdays - 9:30pm to 3am
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- Roxy Music
Roxy Music, regarded as one of the most influential art-rock bands
in music history, will be performing at Melbourne's Rod Laver
Arena. Helmed by vocalist and keyboardist Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music
will performing material from their entire catalogue including
Let's Stick Together, Avalon and other hits.
When: Thursday March 3
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-:- Jungal
Jungal, three powerful young women who create their own brand of
Australian-flavoured indie roots music blended with folk, soul and
rock, will be performing at The Toff in Swanston Street. With
energetic live performance and catchy songs, they'll be joined by
The Ann Vriend Duo and Daniel Reeves.
When: Thursday March 3 - Doors Open 7:30pm
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-:- Les Freres
Les Freres, a Piano Duo from Japan, which consists of brothers
Moriya and Keito Saito, will be appearing at BMW Edge in Federation
Square. Performing for one night only, Les Freres have taken Japan
and Europe by storm with their charismatic performances and funky
beats and boogie rhythms.
When: Friday March 4
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-:- Mandy Wragg
Mandy Wragg, a captivating performer whose talents have drawn
comparisons to great artists such as Eva Cassidy and Alanis
Morrisette, will be appearing at East Melbourne Library as part of
the Acoustica series of performances. With honest, insightful
songs, her voice effortlessly scales many emotions.
When: Saturday March 5 - Midday to 1pm
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-:- Georgia Stitt
Georgia Stitt, a performer whose work includes the musicals Big Red
Sun and Hello! My Baby, will perform a one-night only concert at
Melbourne's Bennetts Lane. With compositions that include choral
pieces, she'll be joined by Andrew Conaghan, Tod Strike, Avigail
Herman and other guests.
When: Sunday March 6 - 7.30pm
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-:- Melbourne Zoo Twilights
Melbourne Zoo Twilights is a chance to enjoy music performed live
at Melbourne Zoo with a fantastic program that boasts a great range
of performers. Held on the zoo's concert lawn areas, each concert
evening also includes special displays of selected species open
until 7.30pm.
When: Saturdays & Sundays - January 15 to March 13
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* CINEMA *
-:- Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies
Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies, screening at IMAX Cinema,
explores the mysterious world of ancient Egypt. Offering a taste of
the wonders held in the upcoming exhibition, Tutankhamun and the
Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the film re-enacts the discovery of a
cache of forty mummies.
When: Various Dates & Times
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-:- Tutankhamun Exhibition - Opens April
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-:- Rooftop Cinema
Rooftop Cinema flickers into action with film screenings of
everything from cult favourites to new releases and documentaries,
literally offering the height of entertainment with screenings held
on the rooftop of Swanston Street's Curtin House along with the
rooftop bar.
When: Until March - Tuesdays to Sundays
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-:- St Kilda Openair Cinema
St Kilda Openair Cinema offers an eclectic mix of live music and
entertainment provided by local and national artists. Held on the
rooftop of St Kilda Sea Baths, the cinema features a diverse
program that includes retro classics, family films, documentaries
and shorts from selected film festivals.
When: Until February 26
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-:- Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema, held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, is Melbourne's
picturesque open-air cinema with a program including latest
releases, contemporary films and cult classic. A great way to spend
a night out with friends and family, you can bring your own picnic
or buy food there.
When: Until March 20
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* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge
Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge encourages all Victorian
primary and secondary students to take the challenge and share
their love of reading with family, friends and classmates. By
reading a required number of books, entrants receive a certificate
and congratulations published in The Age.
When: Entries Closes September 16
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-:- Kinder Circus Class
Kinder Circus Class, held at venues located in Fitzroy and
Brunswick, offers a great program of performance-based activities
for children aged 3 to 5 years. Focused on physical development in
a supportive and fun environment, classes are managed by Heather
Tetu who has worked with Circus Oz.
Term 1: Until April 7 - Tuesdays to Thursdays
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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 every month with each family day featuring an exciting
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 March 6
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-:- Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland, an outdoor performance held at Duneira,
located in Mount Macedon, invites children and adults alike to
follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland to join her
on her magical adventures with the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts,
Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter.
When: Saturday March 5 - 11am & 5pm
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-:- Shake, Rattle and Ryhme
Shake, Rattle and Ryhme, presented by Darebin Libraries at their
branches in Preston and Reservoir, is a workshop series for
children aged 0-2 years. A chance to have fun with your baby and
relive songs, finger plays and childhood rhymes, the workshops
develop an appreciation for rhythm.
When: Until June 29 - Various Days
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-:- Diamond Valley Railway
Diamond Valley Railway, located in the parkland of Eltham close to
Diamond Creek, is a fun ride-on miniature railway with plenty to
see during the scenic ride. Just like a real railway system, the
children's ride features railway stock, bridges, shunting yards and
even tunnels.
When: Sundays - 11am to 5pm
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* WINING & DINING *
-:- Victorian Wine Showcase
Victorian Wine Showcase, held monthly at the Atrium of Federation
Square, allows visitors to taste wines from regional Victorian
Wineries and meet with winemakers. With many wines also available
to buy at each event, this month will showcase wines from Upper
Goulburn and Strathbogie.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, March 2 & 3
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-:- From Mooncakes to Hungry Ghosts
From Mooncakes to Hungry Ghosts, held at the Chinese Museum as part
of this year's Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, is a celebration
of Chinese Festival Foods and the richness of China's legends and
customs and the food they've inspired. Tickets include tastings,
tea and free Museum entry.
When: March 5 to 13
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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, March 3 to 6
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-:- St. Anthony's Twilight Fair
St. Anthony's Twilight Fair, taking place in Alphington, offers an
evening of great entertainment for kids and adults alike. An annual
event, the fair will feature Raymond Hoser and his Snakebusters
Show, carnival rides for children and stalls offering food,
handmade crafts and much more.
When: Friday March 4 - 3:30pm to 8:30pm
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-:- Suzuki Night Market
Suzuki Night Market, held weekly at Queen Victoria Market, has
become a summer tradition that offers a great mix of unique
products along with a fantastic atmosphere with a stunning mix of
world food, eclectic wares, bars and even live music stages
showcasing Melbourne's best music.
When: Wednesdays Until March 2
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* SPORT *
-:- Bushrangers vs West End Redbacks
Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield - Thursday to Sunday, March 3 to 6 - MCG
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-:- Friday Night Racing
Friday Night Racing sees the nights come alive at Moonee Valley in
a world-class season, where the world's best thoroughbreds,
trainers and jockeys will compete for over $10 million in
prizemoney and Super VOBIS bonuses.
Next Race: Friday March 4 - Gates Open - 5:15pm
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-:- Australian Guineas Day
Australian Guineas Day, held at Flemington Racecourse, offers
families the opportunity to enjoy Australia's premier racetrack,
outstanding racing, live entertainment and a host of activities to
captivate racegoers of all ages in a relaxing and friendly
atmosphere with a wide range of kids' activities.
When: Saturday March 5
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-:- Pakenham Telstra Store Cup
Pakenham Telstra Store Cup, held at Pakenham Racing Club, is the
Club's flagship race with the best racing of the Pakenham calendar,
boasting $300,000 in prize money. The day also features other
exciting attractions that include Fashions on the Field, live music
and children's activities.
When: Sunday March 6
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-:- Super Sunset Series
Super Sunset Series is a twilight series event that offers
participants the exciting opportunity to complete a 4km or 8km
course through the Melbourne Zoo, Princes Park and Botanic Gardens.
With Adult and Junior entries available, there are also Family and
Team entry rates.
Botanic Gardens Race: Wednesday March 2
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-:- Mums' Tennis Program
Mums' Tennis Program, one of Tennis Victoria's most popular
programs for mums, will be appearing at various local tennis clubs,
offering an affordable series of lessons with qualified tennis
coaching provided. Participating parents can also enrol the kids in
the Tiny Tots Tennis Program.
When: February 14 to March 18
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* WELCOME *
-:- Computer Repairs Melbourne
Shaw IT Services provides computer and laptop repairs and IT
support services, onsite throughout Melbourne, offering offer a
full range of computer and laptop repair and support services as
well as specialising in laptop LCD screen repairs, computer
networking and web design with a No Fix - No Fee guarantee.
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-:- James Boag's Premium - The glass blower from Tasmania's pure
waters
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-:- Mindful Meditation - Five-week course in relaxation
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-:- Cheapfaced - Find cheap food & drinks
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-:- Ford Training - Training & consultancy services
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