Melbourne Newsletter No.220
Published: Tue, 03/22/11
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... Cultural Diversity Week offers a range of events that
celebrate nations far and wide, and those who've long made the
jaunt to our own backyard in Melbourne, bringing with them tasty
cuisines, crafts, music and more.
Meanwhile, Australia pitches in with its own contribution as the
AFL season (proper) literally kicks off. If you're not a devoted
fan, just hang in there. Come the next season of player trading,
things should prove more interesting, what with Charlie Sheen now
up for grabs. He just needs to learn how to play football, is all.
Fans of Australian rock can make their way to the site of our own
Woodstock, that being Sunbury, where they'll find the Backroad
Festival with a line-up of performers that includes Richard Clapton.
Also this week, for those who have ever wondered about the joys of
sitting in the dark and listening to music, but haven't found the
time to become an Emo, there's the Earth Hour concert held at
Melbourne Zoo.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Celebrate Mooroolbark
Celebrate Mooroolbark, which begins with an evening of
entertainment with the Mooroolbark Talent Quest, offers a day of
festivities that include a street parade leading to the Red Earth
Community Park where there'll be free music performances, food
stalls, craft markets, coach rides and much more.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 25 & 26
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-:- Banyule Festival
Banyule Festival offers a weekend of fun, incorporating two major
events of free entertainment for the whole family. With an evening
of Australian music performed in the beautiful surrounds of Sills
Bend, the following day includes a grand parade, live performances,
activities, workshops and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=10701
-:- BestChance Multicultural Festival & Open Day
BestChance Multicultural Festival & Open Day, held in Glen
Waverley, celebrates Cultural Diversity Week with the opportunity
to experience the richness of different cultures with attractions
that include a opening ceremony, global cuisines, performances,
demonstrations, kids' entertainment and more.
When: Sunday March 27 - 12pm to 6pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29353
-:- Turkish Pazar Festival
Turkish Pazar Festival, taking place at Queen Victoria Market,
invites people to celebrate and learn more about Turkish culture
and traditions. Featuring the Ottoman Military Band, the free
festival day also includes traditional Turkish folklore, music,
dance, crafts and entertainment for children.
When: Sunday March 27 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- Viva Victoria
Viva Victoria, a Multicultural Festival held at Federation Square,
sees Melbourne's very own hub come alive with a free celebration of
Cultural Diversity Week that features music and dancing from across
the world on two stages, art displays, dancing and traditional
foods from more than 50 countries.
When: Sunday March 27 - Midday to 6pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17902
-:- Red Hill Show
Red Hill Show, celebrating its 83rd year, offers fantastic
entertainment, exhibitions, demonstrations and animal displays with
a fabulous day of fun for the community. Held at Red Hill
Showgrounds, the show includes competitions for wine making,
cookery, produce, arts, crafts and much more.
When: Saturday March 26
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28811
* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Melbourne Queer Film Festival, held at various cinemas, returns
with a fantastic program of the latest and greatest in queercentic
feature films. With documentaries and shorts from Australia and
overseas, the festival includes special events and the City of
Melbourne Award for Best Australian short film.
When: March 17 to 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=6699
-:- Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, held at various Palace
Cinemas, offers an ambitious program of over 40 films, commercially
released in France last year. The largest foreign film festival in
Australia, genres include romance, comedy, thrillers, animation,
documentaries and films for children.
When: March 8 to 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=18051
* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Sunbury Backroad Festival
Sunbury Backroad Festival, featuring the Sunbury Divas along with
Glenn Shorrock, Richard Clapton, Frankie J Holden and other guests,
is about a day in the sun, enjoying the setting and listening to
great live music with friends and family. $1 from each ticket sold
will go to the CFA and SES.
When: Saturday March 26
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=21615
-:- Brunswick Music Festival
Brunswick Music Festival, one of Victoria's most celebrated
multicultural events, offers a great program of concerts and
attractions that showcase culturally diverse, indigenous, acoustic
and traditional music with local musicians performing along with
interstate and international guests.
When: March 17 to 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=6821
-:- 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 *
-:- Bacchus Marsh Harvest Festival
Bacchus Marsh Harvest Festival, celebrating the local wineries and
produce growers of the area, features activities, tours and
entertainment throughout the town at venues including Bacchus March
Winery where there'll be grape-stomping, Wine and Cider Tastings,
children's crafts and much more.
When: Sunday March 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=23197
-:- Lara Food & Wine Festival
Lara Food & Wine Festival, held at Lara's historic Pirra Homestead,
showcases local produce including wine and cheese makers, olive oil
and organic food producers, honey farmers and much more. With entry
to the festival by gold coin, the day includes a Chef's Challenge,
commentated by Gabriel Gaté.
When: Sunday March 27 - 10am to 4pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17437
* PUBLIC AWARENESS EVENTS *
-:- Sustainable Living Week
Sustainable Living Week, a program of events presented by the City
of Whitehorse, aims to educate and encourage the whole community in
making a difference to the environment. Held at various venues,
events include tours, seminars, a Recycled Art competition and Box
Hill Institute's EcoFashion Show.
When: March 26 to April 1
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=18391
-:- Earth Hour
Earth Hour is held this week on Saturday when you, along with
others around the world, can help take a stand against the global
warming our planet faces simply by turning off the lights for one
hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for change in how
we regard the environment.
When: Saturday March 26 - 8:30pm to 9:30pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=13211
-:- Earth Hour Unplugged
Earth Hour Unplugged, held at Melbourne Zoo to highlight the Earth
Hour project, features special guests Clare Bowditch, one of
Australia's most gifted and talented musicians, and Jess McAvoy
performing live and acoustically in the lush surrounds of the Zoo
gardens when its lights out at the zoo.
When: Saturday March 26 - 5.30 to 9.30pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=18073
* SPECIAL OFFERS *
-:- No Leave No Life | Holiday
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* WIN! WIN WIN! *
-:- D-MACK'S Hoopdreams Basketball Clinic
D-MACK'S Hoopdreams Basketball Clinic is a chance for boys and
girls aged 6 to 16 to gain first-hand tips from ex-Melbourne Tiger
now Coach and NBL sporting legend, Darryl "D-Mack" McDonald. Held
during school holidays, the clinics include lessons in Ball
Handling, Shooting, Passing and Defence.
When: April 13 & 14
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29376
WIN A TRAINING SESSION WITH D-MACK!!
D-MACK'S Hoopdreams Basketball Clinic is running a competition with
two free spots up for grabs, offering the chance to WIN a personal
One on One training session with D-Mack himself! To enter the draw,
all you need to do is answer 3 questions about the NBL legend.
To Enter the Competition - Visit http://goo.gl/bWmFY
Competition Closes Wednesday March 30
* TYPICALLY TOPICAL MELBOURNE *
-:- Save Collingwood Children's Farm
Save Collingwood Children's Farm - Abbotsford Convent and Sophia
Mundi Steiner School are threatening the future of St Mary's
Paddock, an open space in Abbotsford, with a proposal to build new
classrooms. Collingwood Children's Farm invite those who support
their opposition of the plans to join them in having their voice
heard by Heritage Victoria.
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29450
-:- Save Collingwood Children's Farm Petition
--> http://goo.gl/bv84U
* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- The End is the Beginning
The End is the Beginning, presented at Melbourne's £1000 Bend, is
an exhibition of visual ideas by graduates of NMIT's unique
Bachelor of Illustration. Each artist individually presents their
own unique vision with the breadth of subject matter and styles
exhibited showing the multifaceted voice of illustration.
When: Wednesday to Monday - March 23 to 28
Opening Night: Friday March 25 - 6pm to 9pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29535
-:- Jeremy Kibel
Jeremy Kibel, renowned for fine drawings utilising a paper
technique he pioneered, will be exhibiting at Port Melbourne's MARS
Gallery with a series of works to coincide with the release of the
book by Prue Gibson, The Rapture of Death. Kibel's style pays
homage to the Japanese sensibility of negative space.
When: Until April 3
Artist & Author Talk: Wednesday March 23 - 7pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=8761
-:- Fall out from Eden
Fall out from Eden, an exhibition held at Caulfield's Monash
University, is Anne Bennett's PhD research project, which visually
probes potent symbols and metaphor within the tale of the Garden of
Eden, examining the dualist nature of Western culture, our systems
of knowledge, belief and morality.
When: March 19 to April 1
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28879
-:- Top Designs
Top Designs, an exhibition held at Melbourne Museum, showcases work
by Victoria's final year secondary school students. With artworks
that span many styles such as furniture, clothing, short films and
photography, the exhibition offers a glimpse of some of tomorrow's
brightest talents.
When: March 26 to July 26
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=13669
-:- GRAPHICA, Fashion & Textiles Exhibition
GRAPHICA, Fashion & Textiles Exhibition, held at the First Site
Gallery of RMIT, showcases the talent and expertise of students and
recent graduates as they explore geometric patterns and forms
across a range of creative mediums with many of the works blurring
the boundaries in creative design.
When: March 16 to 26
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29370
-:- FETISH
FETISH, held at The Owl and the Pussycat Gallery in Richmond, is an
exhibition of mixed media by various artists. With works including
painting, photography, installation, film projections and even live
performance, the exhibition explores the interpretation by the
artists and what FETISH means to them.
When: March 16 to April 3
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29379
-:- Butterworth Brothers Exhibition
Butterworth Brothers Exhibition, held at Hampton's Bridget
McDonnell Gallery, is an exhibition of paintings by Daniel and
Matthew Butterworth, who work both individually and collaboratively
with Daniel beginning most paintings before handing it over to
Matthew to apply his vision of the lives they capture.
When: Until April 2
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29214
-:- Rusty Room and the Black & White Rainbow
Rusty Room and the Black & White Rainbow is an exhibition of quirky
ceramics created by by Ann-Maree Gentile. Held at Open Drawer in
Camberwell, her pieces are taken from past projects and also
specifically made for the exhibition, capturing a playful nature
that's charming and imaginative.
When: Until March 27 - Closed Tuesdays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29431
-:- Real People Real Stories
Real People Real Stories, held at Brunswick Street Gallery in
Fitzroy, celebrates an art movement that visually empowers
communities globally to express their undiluted real stories.
Through powerful social imagery, stories are brought to life
through the lens of Melbourne photographer Rena Harvey.
When: March 18 to 31
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17472
-:- I Wear My Heart On My Tee
I Wear My Heart On My Tee, held at Hawthorn's Town Hall Gallery,
celebrates the art of the t-shirt and how far it's come from being
a simple undergarment, now capturing emotions, music devotion and
political beliefs. With t-shirts by emerging artists and designers
on display, all featured items are for sale.
When: Until March 26 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=23698
-:- Oro
Oro, held at James Makin Gallery in Collingwood, is the latest
exhibition by Archibald finalist and rare fresco painter, Eolo Paul
Bottaro. Created with hand-made paints and using gold leaf in many
works, 'Oro' (Italian for 'gold') is impressive, with some works
taking over 12 months to complete.
When: Until March 26 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=20454
-:- In Africa
In Africa, showing at Galleria Rocco Interiors in Hampton, is an
exhibition of photography by Christopher Rimmer. Having grown up in
South Africa and fled after being conscripted into the Apartheid
era army, Rimmer returned later and spent four year capturing these
poignant images of his former homeland.
When: March 10 to April 8
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28979
-:- Double Vision
Double Vision, held at Steps Gallery, a purpose built art space in
Carlton South, is an exhibition by Stephanie Mew and Linda
MacAulay. Works featured document the visions of the landscape
shared by the artists when they took a road trip to Central
Australia, capturing their journey from Melbourne to Uluru.
When: March 11 to 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=23694
-:- NEW11
NEW11, held at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in
Southbank, is ACCA's annual commissions exhibition. Ranging in
scale and media, the artworks made by the ten chosen artists for
this year's exhibition question and even negate the physical
properties of their chosen materials.
When: March 12 to May 15 - Tuesdays to Fridays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=26162
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27198
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29267
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29113
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=10626
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28740
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28909
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=19203
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28776
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28020
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27506
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=26151
* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- Spotlight On You Arts Expo
Spotlight On You Arts Expo, held at Preston Shire Hall, offers a
fun day for the whole family with free entertainment that includes
live bands, talent competitions, drummers and a free hula hooping
lessons. A monthly event in the City of Darebin, there'll also be
stalls selling jewellery, clothing and more.
When: Sunday March 27 - 1pm to 4pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29646
-:- ACP Printworks
ACP Printworks, presented by ACP Magazines at Melbourne Exhibition
& Convention Centre, is the unprecedented magazine and digital expo
aiming to make it simple, effective and affordable for your
business to harness the enormous advertising power of their stable
of magazines and websites.
When: Until Wednesday March 23
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=9651
-:- Melbourne Arms & Military Fair
Melbourne Arms & Military Fair, held at the Town Square Pavilion of
Melbourne Showgrounds, features a wide variety of stall holders
offering books, historical artefacts, insignia and other items.
There will also be displays of memorabilia including uniforms,
firearms, military documents and equipment.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=20865
-:- Zsaneta Haute Couture Fashion Show
Zsaneta Haute Couture Fashion Show, held in Docklands by up and
coming designer Zsaneta, showcases some of Australia's newest
fashion talent with clothing that includes evening wear, couture
and a sneak preview of designs that will soon feature as part of
Europe's Macedonian Fashion Week.
When: Sunday March 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=24250
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17611
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27128
* PERFORMANCE *
-:- Howie The Rookie
Howie The Rookie, Mark O'Rowe's modern Irish classic, will be
performed at St Kilda's Red Stitch Actors Theatre. First staged in
2002 and nominated for a slew of awards, original director Greg
Carroll returns to present the tale of two fast moving nights seen
through the eyes of young, hormonally hyped men.
When: Until April 16 - Wednesdays to Sundays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29471
-:- Tenterfield Saddler
Tenterfield Saddler, presented by Promac Productions Australia,
features John Bowles in a show book performance of the life and
music of one of Australia's greatest stars... Peter Allen. Held at
the Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading, the show features such hits as
I Go To Rio and other Peter Allen classics.
When: Saturday March 26 - 3pm & 8pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=11786
-:- Ana Lucia and The Baron
Ana Lucia and The Baron, the second season of Lisa Nightingale's
hilarious performance, is about a glamorous con-woman
extraordinaire. Held at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne, Ana
Lucia, who has lost her memory, is being hunted down by the Evil
Baron, who may or may not be her true love.
When: Thursday to Sunday, March 24 to 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=8214
-:- Women of Letters
Women of Letters, a special presentation held at Thornbury Theatre,
bring together five of Melbourne's best and brightest writers,
musicians, politicians and comedians in celebration of the
beautiful lost art of letter-writing. The performance will raise
funds for animal rescue shelter, Edgar's Mission Farm.
When: Sunday March 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=21055
-:- ROCK OF AGES
ROCK OF AGES, held at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, is a hilarious,
feel-good love story set in 1987 when a small-town girl meets a
big-city dreamer in L.A.'s most legendary rock club. Told through
music of the era, the comedy includes hits such as 'Don't Stop
Believin', 'The Final Countdown' and other classics.
When: March 22 to June 30
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=11088
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-:- The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, held at Melbourne's Regent
Theatre, celebrates the magic of Webber's most timeless songs.
Performed by the current stars of Australian musical theatre, the
performance includes songs from Love Never Dies, the upcoming
continuation of Phantom of the Opera.
When: March 19 to 27
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=10968
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/04QXg
-:- Love Never Dies - Opens May 29
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/xlWR1
-:- These Are The Isolate
These Are The Isolate, presented by award winning company, Mutation
Theatre and Theatre Works in St Kilda, tells the story of Ed
McCallister, a man who returns home after being overlooked for a
promotion to find his life proving just as unhappy as he awaits
just a shred of recognition of his birthday.
When: March 16 to 27 - Tuesdays to Sundays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29101
-:- Student Body
Student Body, presented by BOObook Theatre, is an intriguing
production by award-winning playwright, Alana Valentine. Following
four international students through their days at university and
the streets of multicultural Melbourne, it's held at the Union
Theatre of the University of Melbourne.
When: Thursdays & Fridays, March 17 to 25
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28930
-:- Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening, the smash hit Broadway musical and winner of 8
Tony Awards, will be performed by Bayswater's Fab Nobs Theatre. The
acclaimed musical follows a dozen young people making their way to
adulthood, confronting the audience with contemporary youth issues
in a 19th century setting.
When: March 18 to April 2 - Various Days
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29265
-:- Café Scheherazade
Café Scheherazade gets a second visit when it reopens at
Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs as a new Australian play by Therese
Radic. Based on the best-selling novel by Arnold Zable, the play
set around the St Kilda meeting place is is a love story that
resonates with Melbourne's culture and history.
When: March 8 to April 3 - Tuesdays to Sundays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29003
-:- Avenue Q
Avenue Q, performed at Knox Community Art Centre, sees SLAMS
Musical Theatre Company put their own spin on the award winning
Broadway puppet-musical. The tasteless yet hilarious production has
echoes of Sesame Street and the Muppet Show with dark humour
covering a range of adult themes.
When: March 11 to 26 - Thursdays to Saturdays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=16759
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28907
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27891
-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- Bach Competition
Bach Competition, presented by Melbourne Recital Centre, brings
together Victoria's best young performers, passionate about Johann
Sebastian Bach. Competing for awards and prizes that include the
Richard Mills Prize of $2000, it's a chance hear the talents of
these budding young performers.
When: Saturday March 26 - 3pm
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Suite Synergy
Suite Synergy, a dance performance presented by Mod Dance Company
and internationally acclaimed choreographer Graeme Murphy, is a
groundbreaking new production of enormous energy and emotion. Held
at the Arts Centre, the production is sensual, dynamic and grounded
in raw emotion.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, March 23 to 26
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-:- Stars of Bollywood
Stars of Bollywood, held at Melbourne Convention Centre's Plenary
Theatre, is a performance that takes the audience on a journey of
Indian cinema through dance. The colourful, cultural, high energy
production is helmed by Bollywood's most respected dancer and
choreographer, Shiamak Davar.
When: Saturday March 26 - 7pm
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-:- BRIEFS
BRIEFS, performed at the Famous Spiegeltent located at the Arts
Centre, presents Brisbane's finest male burlesque performers in a
show that promises to tease and tantalise. Totally out-there
cabaret that's not for the faint-hearted, the show offers ballsy
burlesque, circus skills and aerial excitement.
When: Until March 29 - Tuesday to Saturday
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-:- Troublemakers
Troublemakers, presented by Madame Natalia's Burlesque Underground,
is not your usual burlesque fare with Madame Natalia and her
Troublemakers set to sizzle in this raunchy, raw and real night of
ribald passions, forbidden romances and tragic love triangles. It's
held at Melbourne's Miss Libertine.
When: Sunday March 27
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-:- Red Door Burlesque
Red Door Burlesque will be performing at the stylish Order of
Melbourne in Swanston Street. Offering the finest in burlesque,
vaudeville and circus, the night includes seductive tunes from DJ
Emma Peel, saucy pinup girls, and death-defying aerial acts
performed right above your table.
When: Sunday March 27
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-:- Dance Massive Melbourne
Dance Massive Melbourne, held at three venues across Arts House in
North Melbourne and Malthouse Theatre, boasts a vibrant program
that presents contemporary dance by over 200 artists in 22
performances and events, pushing the aesthetic envelope with
premieres, cult classics and more.
When: March 15 to 27 - Tuesdays to Sundays
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- Jay Hoad
Jay Hoad, an acclaimed songwriter and performer, both as a soloist
and also fronting his extremely high energy touring band, will be
appearing at various venues as part of his Melbourne Tour. Playing
up to 15 instruments throughout his shows, Hoad's music blends
funk, rock, reggae, latin, pop and jazz.
When: March 22 to 27 - Various Dates & Venues
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-:- SIX60
SIX60, a group who formed together in their bleak student flat in
New Zealand to create a unique sound, will perform at the Corner
Hotel in Richmond. With a fresh Kiwi fusion of roots, reggae, hip
hop, dubstep, and drum and bass, the band has performed with
heavyweights such as Salmonella Dub.
When: Thursday March 24 - Doors Open 8pm
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-:- Frankie J Holden & Wilbur Wilde
Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde will be performing at Doncaster's
Shoppingtown Hotel. Two of the greatest legends in Australian Rock
and Roll, Frankie and Wilbur will be performing hit songs of OL'55,
the multi-platinum band that launched them onto the Australian show
business scene.
When: Friday March 25
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-:- Live At 24 Moons
Live At 24 Moons presents live music every Friday with performances
at the AC/DC Lane venue by resident soul band and Melbourne's
original soul and funk experience, Laneway Funk Brothers. Setting
the groove through their tight original sounds, they're joined each
week by DJ Nick Antoine and guests.
When: Every Friday - Starting 9pm
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-:- Yanto Shortis
Yanto Shortis, a performer whose songs can touch audiences with
themes of loss, struggle and hope, will be performing weekly at the
Union Hotel in Brunswick. With lyrical stories full of local
references, Yanto uses a combination of blues, folk, country and
rock to deliver his songs.
When: Saturdays in March - 5pm
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* CINEMA *
-:- Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal
Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a new film about
Mumia, a death row inmate in the United States, will be screened at
Brunswick's Solidarity Salon. The film examines the imprisonment of
the former Black Panther for murder in 1982, one of the most
contested legal cases in history.
When: Sunday March 27
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-:- 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
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/OC5kJ
-:- 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 27 - Tuesdays to Sundays
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* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- World's Biggest Playgroup
World's Biggest Playgroup, held at Melbourne Museum, celebrates
National Playgroup Week with children aged up to 5 years old
invited to come along and join in with activities that include
drawing, dress ups, story time, music, dinosaur play, live exhibits
and much more fun attractions on the day.
When: Wednesday March 23 - 10am to 1pm
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-:- Wild Things: Animals on Stage
Wild Things: Animals on Stage, an exciting new exhibition
especially for kids and families at the Arts Centre, brings
together an unruly menagerie of animals drawn from the wild and
woolly world of our most famous animal 'actors', from Alice's mock
turtle to Ossie Ostrich, Gulliver's Eagle and Sir Lancelot's horse.
When: Until June 5
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-:- Stomp Out The ANTs
Stomp Out The ANTs is a special presentation Sally-Anne McCormack,
clinical psychologist, former teacher and author of "Stomp Out The
ANTs". ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) are annoying creatures
and her seminar tells how to deal with problems faced with and felt
by children and teens.
When: Friday March 25 - Bookings Essential
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-:- 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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-:- The Giant Sky Wheel
The Giant Sky Wheel, the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the
southern hemisphere, is currently situated on the Geelong
waterfront, located on Ritchie Boulevard. Offering stunning views
across the ocean and Geelong City, the Giant Sky Wheel is even more
impressive at night when brightly lit.
When: Until March 30
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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- Perry Bros Circus
Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in
Lilydale Showground, offering quality entertainment to please the
entire family. With wirewalkers, Jugglers, Whip crackers, balancing
acts and more the circus also features performing ponies and camels
along with their very funny clowns.
When: Until March 27 - Lilydale
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* WINING & DINING *
-:- A Taste of Australian Native Foods
A Taste of Australian Native Foods, held at Peppermint Ridge Farm,
located in Tynong North and designed to showcase active
sustainability practices, is a series of dining events that present
new menus created with native foods grown on the farm, including
Warrigal Greens and native food spices.
When: Sunday March 27 - 2pm to 4pm
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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Hello Sailor Vintage Fair
Hello Sailor Vintage Fair, the first regular vintage market to
combine babes, great tunes and cocktails, takes place at The Grace
Darling in Collingwood. With carefully chosen store holders, the
weekend fair specialises in 1950's to 1980's wares with vintage
jewellery, shoes, books, clothing and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27
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-:- Waverley Meadows Primary School Funfest
Waverley Meadows Primary School Funfest, taking place in Wheelers
Hill, offers a fun day out for the family with attractions at the
fundraiser including a performance by the Victorian Police Pipe
Band, a raffle and silent auction with great prizes, children's
rides, stalls, activities and a great range of food.
When: Saturday March 26 - 3pm to 7pm
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-:- Mentone Park Primary School's Great Fete
Mentone Park Primary School's Great Fete presents a great day of
fun for people of all ages with fantastic stalls, live stage
entertainment, free activities for kids, showbags, a mini market
and more. With a range of exciting rides on offer, unlimited rides
wristbands will be available for purchase.
When: Saturday March 26 - 11am to 4pm
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-:- Alphington Primary School Fair
Alphington Primary School Fair is a fantastic day out with a
celebration of community and entertainment. Featuring live music,
exciting rides and amazing activities for children, the day also
includes gourmet food and wine, craft, book and plant stalls,
Eco-chic clothing and a Trash & Treasure market.
When: Saturday March 26 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- St Richards Primary Scool Night Market - Friday March 25,
Kilsyth
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-:- Merri Creek Primary Fete - Saturday March 26, Fitzroy North
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-:- Seaford Kindergarten's Fete - Saturday March 26, Seaford
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-:- Kensington Primary School Fete - Sunday March 27, Kensington
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-:- Williamstown North Primary Fete - Sunday March 27, Williamstown
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* SPORT *
-:- AFL Premiership | Round 1
Carlton vs Richmond - March 24 - MCG
Geelong vs St Kilda - March 25 - MCG
Collingwood vs Port Adelaide - March 26 - Etihad Stadium
Essendon vs Bulldogs - March 27 - Etihad Stadium
Melbourne vs Sydney - March 27 - MCG
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-:- Super Rugby Season - Round 6
Melbourne Rebels vs Hurricanes - March 25 - AAMI Park
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-:- Victorian Open Softball Championships
Victorian Open Softball Championships will see Open Women's and
Open Men's teams representing their associations from throughout
Victoria compete in graded divisions. The championships will be
played out with matches held at Sweeney Reserve, located in Berwick.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27
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-:- Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix returns to Albert Park Lake for
another big year with a host of live music, bands, rides and roving
entertainers along with all the action as Lewis Hamilton, Felipe
Massa and other F1 elite drivers will battle it out against
Australia's own Mark Webber.
When: Thursday to Sunday, March 24 to 27
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-:- Dressage & Jumping With The Stars
Dressage & Jumping With The Stars, held at the National Equestrian
Centre in Werribee Park with a Trade Village included, is part of
the Australian Young Dressage Horse Championships, which presents
qualifying events all over Australia and run under the official
Equestrian Australia rules.
When: Thursday to Sunday, March 24 to 27
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-:- Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows
Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows hosts a range of raceday and
non-raceday events throughout the year with the venue renowned
world wide for high class racing.
Next Race Dates: Wednesday & Saturday, March 23 & 26
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-:- Super Sunset Series
Super Sunset Series is a series of twilight events that offer
participants the exciting opportunity to complete a 4km course with
the Docklands Dash. With Adult and Junior entries available for
advanced or novice runners, there are also Family and Team entry
rates available at the event.
Docklands Dash: Wednesday March 23
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* WELCOME *
-:- Melbourne Pub Crawl - Touring Melbourne's Best Bars
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-:- Inner Engineering - Isha Yoga programs
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29524
-:- Melbourne Yoshinkan Aikido - Aikido with a Japanese Master
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29518
-:- Adventure Box - Gift experiences online
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