Melbourne Newsletter No.221
Published: Tue, 03/29/11
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... Melbourne's best and brightest entertainers come to
the fore along with International guests with the return of the
Melbourne International Comedy Festival offering an enormous
program of stand-up, theatre, burlesque and more. You can also
bathe in the talented glow of our city's many street performers
with the St Kilda Busking Festival offering free performances each
week.
With several key events held outside of our fair city, such as the
Castlemaine State Festival and Apollo Bay Music Festival, natives
to Melbourne who are prone to travel sickness or lacking a car can
enjoy Glenroy Festival's free day of activities. What with the
grand and all encompassing flood of comedians to Melbourne's many
venues, the festival calendar loses a pound or two.
But not to worry, things will look a lot fatter come next week's
Newsletter once Easter rolls around and the School Holidays kick
off. Our guide to all things fun for the kidlets will be up live
later this week, so stay tuned.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival returns with a great
program of performances by some of the best and newest entertainers
from Australia and overseas. With shows for people of all ages held
at various venues in Melbourne, the festival offers comedy, circus,
burlesque theatre and more.
When: March 30 to April 24
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-:- Glenroy Festival
Glenroy Festival, held at Mott Reserve, is a community festival
with over fifty stalls, an animal farm and free entertainment with
a stage program packed with local performers showcasing Glenroy's
fantastic talent. Activities on the day include face painting, an
abseiling wall, workshops and more.
When: Sunday April 3 - Midday to 5pm
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-:- Castlemaine State Festival
Castlemaine State Festival is a biennial event that features a
program for young and old of live theatre and performances of
classical and contemporary music, held in Castlemaine's historic
theatres and halls as well as in unique venues including mines,
churches, parklands and public sites.
When: April 1 to 10
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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Bethany Arthouse Film Festival
Bethany Arthouse Film Festival, held to raise funds for programs
offered through Bethany Community Services, is a series of film
screenings held at Geelong Performing Arts Centre. With special Now
in its 14th year, the first screening in the program will be Uncle
Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.
When: Tuesday March 29 - 8pm
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Apollo Bay Music Festival
Apollo Bay Music Festival, one of Victoria's most celebrated music
events, offers a wonderfully diverse mix of music and artists with
a program that also features special events, market stalls, roving
entertainers and workshops. Headlining acts this year include
Washington, Tango Mundo, Stonefield and Angie Hart.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 8 to 10
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-:- St Kilda Busking Festival
St Kilda Busking Festival offers a fantastic look at the colourful
entertainment that's on offer from Melbourne's best hidden artists.
With fun performances held on Sundays between 1pm and 4 pm, the
free entertainment offers colourful, bizarre and hilarious
entertainment for the whole family.
When: Sundays, April 3 to 17 - Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
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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 *
-:- Grape Stomping Festival
Grape Stomping Festival, held at Monbulk's Yarra Ranges Estate,
celebrates the Guinness Book of Records listed 400 year old vine
from Maribor in Slovenia which has been gifted to The Shire of
Yarra Ranges. Highlights include wine tastings, live performances,
stomping sessions and children's attractions.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3
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* 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
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* SPECIAL REMINDER *
-:- Day Light Savings Ends on Sunday April 3
Day Light Savings Ends on Sunday April 3, so be sure to set your
clocks ONE HOUR BACK at 2am. If you're anything like me, a good way
to remember is to wait till the kids are asleep and tape a note
their pyjamas so that you're reminded when their uncanny intuition
wakes them up at 2am when you have the gall to play the X-Box
without them.
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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
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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 April 13
* 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
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- New York Found
New York Found, an exhibition held at Carlton's Steps Gallery,
features new works by Marco Luccio, known for his striking
cityscapes. Based on the unusual and fascinating artefacts from the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Luccio's new work delves beyond New
York City's hallmark monumental architecture.
When: April 2 to May 1 - Closed Mondays
Opening Night: Friday April 1
Free Artist Talk: Sunday April 17 - Bookings Required
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-:- Urban Mesh Workhouse
Urban Mesh Workhouse, held at Melbourne youth studio, Signal, is a
series of events that brings together artists and young urbanites
to mesh their creativity. With leading artists from different
fields, the three-day sessions offer a chance for participants to
create a work exhibited during Melbourne Fringe Festival.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 1 to 3
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-:- Strathdon Community Art Exhibition and Sale
Strathdon Community Art Exhibition and Sale, a well-established
fundraising event, offers local and interstate artists an
opportunity to exhibit their work. Held at the Strathdon Community
Centre in Forest Hill, all artworks are for sale with proceeds
raised helping fund projects for aged care.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 1 to 3
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-:- Parole Viaggiante
Parole Viaggiante, held at Ringwood's Maroondah Art Gallery, is an
exhibition of selected works from the Travelling Words series by
the artist, Angela Cavalieri. Bringing together key works, the
pieces show Cavalieri's ongoing exploration of the relationship
between language, cultural memory and subjectivity.
When: April 1 to May 14
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-:- Studio 12
Studio 12, a collective of recognised and award winning Mornington
Peninsula Artists, will be an exhibition of fine art works At the
Strand Village Centre in Mount Eliza. Displaying traditional and
contemporary works in oils, pastels, acrylics and watercolours,
featured artists include Angela Russo and Richard Campbell.
When: April 1 to 30
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-:- Mannequin
Mannequin, held at Como Historic House in South Yarra, is an
exhibition that tells the story of Melbourne's fashion scene in the
1950s and 60s through a vast archive of photographs, newspapers and
magazine spreads, drawn from the private collections of well-known
career models such as Janice Wakely and Diane Masters.
When: April 1 to July 3
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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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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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, held at the Royal
Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, is the largest
horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. Featuring beautiful
gardens displayed by some of Australia's top landscape designers,
the show includes stalls, entertainment and much more.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, March 30 to April 3
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-:- Early Years Expo
Early Years Expo, held at Moonee Valley Racing Club, will feature
50 booths and special displays offering information on services and
programs for young children in Moonee Valley, guest speakers and
roving entertainment and lots of activities for children throughout
the day including a performance by Mister Whiskers.
When: Wednesday March 30
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-:- Melbourne Paperific Craft Expo
Melbourne Paperific Craft Expo, held at Melbourne Showgrounds,
draws exhibitors and visitors from across Australia, New Zealand
and beyond. With specialists in scrapbooking, card making,
rubber-stamping and more, the expo offers products, workshop
classes and demonstrations in a range of paper crafts.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 1 to 3
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-:- Gippslife Alternative Lifestyle Expo
Gippslife Alternative Lifestyle Expo offers a weekend program that
showcases the services of holistic health practitioners, psychics
and tarot readers, massage therapists, and astrologists, along with
crystals, clothing and even home wares to help the mind and body.
It's held at Old Gippstown, located in Moe.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3
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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 *
-:- Delectable Shelter
Delectable Shelter, presented by the award winning Theatre Company,
The Hayloft Project, is a black comedy that casts a satirical eye
on the prejudices of Western culture when five survivors try to
plan a utopian society sharing a bunker. A darkly grotesque comedy,
it's held at Theatre Works in St Kilda.
When: March 31 to April 17 - Tuesdays to Sundays
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-:- Top Class: Drama
Top Class: Drama, held at Melbourne Recital Centre, showcases the
talents of VCE students who achieved outstanding results in the
2010 performance examinations. The dynamic Top Class concert series
is a presentation of inventive, original works and a range of
interpretations of existing monologues.
When: Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2
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-:- A Dinner to Die For
A Dinner to Die For, held at the Retreat Hotel in Abbotsford, is a
wickedly funny Murder Mystery Dinner set in 1928 as Lord Quinten
Daventry hosts his party bash. Dinner guests are allocated a role
and encouraged to indulge their inner artiste by dressing and
behaving in character.
When: Saturday April 2
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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
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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- ACO2
ACO2, the Australian Chamber Orchestra's regional touring Orchestra
combines ACO core players with upcoming talented young Australian
musicians. Creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic
performance style, their concert season features Guest Director and
Lead Violin Lara St John from Canada.
When: Friday April 1 - Warrnambool
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-:- Preston Symphony Orchestra
Preston Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1950, will be appearing at
Preston City Hall as part of this year's concert series. Joining
them will be guest conductor, Mario Dobernig, who recently
graduated from the University of Melbourne under the tutelage of
Professor John Hopkins at the School of Music.
When: Sunday April 3 - 2:30pm
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-:- The Glide
The Glide, a special performance held at the Arts Centre, is a new
multimedia performance that combines Jon Frank's awe-inspiring and
stunning ocean photography and footage across the big screen with a
live performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra with special
guest Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros.
When: Monday April 4 - 8pm
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Riverdance
Riverdance will be performing at Melbourne's Regent Theatre for a
strictly limited season as part of their Farewell Tour in
Australia. Since its inception in 1994, the celebration of Irish
music and dance has captivated audiences worldwide, making it one
of the most successful dance productions ever.
When: March 30 to April 10
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-:- Southern Federation of Dance
Southern Federation of Dance will present their annual concert
where the audience sees a wide variety of dance styles performed by
the dance school's students. A great opportunity for students and
audience members to view the work of members, it's held at the
Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading.
When: Sunday April 3 - 6.30pm
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-:- La Lucha Glamourosa
La Lucha Glamourosa, held at Red Bennies in South Yarra, is the
return of the popular all-girl, all-grit all-Mexican freestyle
wrestling event. With performers that include Ms Nic and Betty
Blood, burlesque queens will compete against one another to battle
it out in a real-live wrestling ring to see who'll be demasked.
When: Friday April 1 - Doors Open 7pm
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- Lionel Ritchie
Lionel Ritchie, with a career that has won legions of fans
worldwide, will be performing at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. Last
seen in Australia when he performed at October's AFL Grand Final,
Lionel Ritchie will perform hits that include 'Dancing On The
Ceiling', 'All Night Long' and powerful ballads like 'Hello'.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, March 29 & 30
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-:- Also Performing: Saturday April 2 - A Day on the Green
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-:- Sonya Veronica
Sonya Veronica, a musician whose interests in experimental jazz
have also long seeped into her work as an artist, will be making
her debut performance at Dizzy's Jazz Bar in Richmond. Singing
works from Léo Ferré, Edith Piaf and others, she'll be joined by
Mark Fitzgibbon, Howard Cairns and Raj Jayaweera.
When: Thursday March 31
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-:- Daryl Roberts
Daryl Roberts, well known for his former band Hey Gringo and his
performances with Spectrum, will be appearing at the Wesley Anne in
Northcote to launch his new band Wall of Stone and their latest
self titled album. Support on the night includes Mike Rudd, Sean
Vagg, Joe Mandica and other guests.
When: Friday April 1 - 8:30pm
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-:- STRUT
STRUT, held each week at Trak Live Lounge Bar in Toorak, brings the
passion and excitement of Carnivale with colour, energy and rhythm.
With brazillan dancers, roving performers and much more, each week
there's entertainment from house band, Collective, featuring Chloe
Maggs and percussionist Jason Heerah.
When: Saturday April 2 - 9pm till Late
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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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* COMEDY & MAGIC *
-:- The Big HOO-HAA!
The Big HOO-HAA! a successful show that began in Perth and helped
launch the careers of the likes of Tim Minchin and Claire Hooper,
returns for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the
Order of Melbourne in Swanston Street with its unique brand of
improvised comedy and manic satire.
When: March 30 to April 23
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=24531
-:- The Very Big Laugh Out
The Very Big Laugh Out, presented as part of the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival, is a free series of events that run
from City Square to Federation Square and along the Yarra Precinct,
bringing the streets alive with a string of local and international
acts and even a flash mob of free workshops.
When: March 31 to April 24
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29055
-:- Late Night Impro
Late Night Impro, held at Melbourne Town Hall, promises a mix of
danger and high-energy as Impro Melbourne introduce some hilarious
new games as well as old favourites with their seasoned cast joined
by special guests from interstate and overseas bringing chaotic and
unscripted comedy to the stage.
When: Until April 16 - Thursdays to Saturdays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29486
-:- Mark Watson
Mark Watson, author, commentator, Australia-phile and one of
Britain's most successful stand-ups, returns for the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival with his most personal and critically
acclaimed show to date, casting modern social snarls with the aid
of an unusually verbose PowerPoint screen.
When: March 31 to April 24 (Except Mondays)
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29478
* CINEMA *
-:- Melbourne Horror Film Society
Melbourne Horror Film Society, a not-for-profit group that screens
the best and worst horror films ever made, holds monthly film
sessions at Melbourne's cinema bar, 1000 Pound Bend. With a
generous entry fee by membership, they'll screen Night Of The Demon
by Director Jacques Tourneur.
When: Wednesday March 30 - 7:30pm
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-:- Food Inc
Food Inc, Robert Kenner's revealing documentary that takes an
in-depth look at America's corporate controlled food industry, will
be screening at Blow Up Cinema, which will be appearing at Gasworks
Arts Park. Prior to the screening of Food Inc there will be a
selection of creative film shorts shown.
When: Saturday April 2
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-:- King Kong Astor Theatre 75th Anniversary Screening
King Kong, the classic monster thriller of 1933 with screen-siren
Fay Wray, will be screening at Melbourne's Astor Theatre to
celebrate their 75th Anniversary. Chosen as it was the first film
screened there upon the Astor's re-opening in 1984, the night
features an after-party with live music by The Jazz Cats.
When: Sunday April 3 - Doors Open 6pm
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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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27528
-:- Tutankhamun Exhibition - Opens April
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/OC5kJ
* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- List Operators for Kids do Compooters: Wig-i-pedia!
List Operators for Kids do Compooters: Wig-i-pedia! is the latest
show by List Operators, named best kids comedy at Edinburgh Fringe
by BBC Scotland. A show for kids, adults and robots, the
award-winning duo explore the cyberspace, interweb thingo, myface,
spacebook, lolz and fartificial intelliegence.
When: April 2 to 24 - Various Dates
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29480
-:- 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 particular
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 April 3
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-:- Music for Little Monkeys
Music for Little Monkeys, held at the Famous Spiegeltent, located
at the Arts Centre, is a performance by The Mudcakes, one of the
most acclaimed children's groups in Melbourne today with their
infectious songs that feature kazoos, electric ukuleles, bongos and
harmonicas ukuleles and more in a fun show.
When: Sunday April 3 - 11am
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29307
-:- Music in the Park
Music in the Park, presented by the City of Greater Dandenong, is a
free Kustom Kulture family day in Springvale. Along with children's
entertainment, there'll be a concert starring Atomic High Tones
Rockabilly Band and other guests, a Hot Rods Show 'n' Shine
Competition and diverse Kustom Kulture market stalls.
When: Sunday April 3 - 10am to 5pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=15308
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29308
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29273
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=11023
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=13065
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29138
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=4991
-:- Perry Bros Circus
Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in
Rowville, 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 April 17 - Rowville
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=22197
* WINING & DINING *
-:- Rick Stein
Rick Stein, one of the most respected and successful of today's
celebrity chefs, will be appearing live at Melbourne's Regent
Theatre to share his experiences and passion for both cooking and
travelling with a two-hour culinary journey that reflects his
unbound enthusiasm for all things culinary.
When: Monday & Tuesday, April 4 & 5 - 8pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=23949
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/9h5oS
* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Albert Park Primary School's Fete
Albert Park Primary School's Fete, an annual event well known for
its entertaining attractions, will this year feature rides for
children, fantastic food, face painting, lucky jars, trash &
treasure, and stalls with cakes and books. There will also be
raffles, vintage clothing and live entertainment for all ages.
When: Saturday April 2 - 9am to 4pm
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-:- Blackburn Primary School Family Fun Day
Blackburn Primary School Family Fun Day has lots of fun with rides,
face painting, hampers, market stalls and more.
When: Saturday April 2 - Midday to 5pm
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-:- Research Primary School Fete
Research Primary School Fete offers food, rides and a huge White
Elephant Sale, live entertainment and market stalls.
When: Saturday April 2 - 10am to 4pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29401
-:- Easter Market & Family Fun Day
Easter Market & Family Fun Day, held by Cheltenham East Primary
School, features crafts, Trash & Treasure, food, an animal farm and
children's fun with a Super Slide, Mini Golf and Jumping Castle.
Highlights include an Easter Egg Hunt along with a Raffle with a
signed Bushrangers Cricket Bat up for grabs.
When: Saturday April 2 - 10am to 3pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29356
-:- Kerrimuir Primary School Fair
Kerrimuir Primary School Fair, held in Box Hill North, has great
activities for the whole family with a giant 30 metre super slide,
jumping castle, bungee challenge, market stalls and entertainment
that includes special guests theatre performer Richard Thomas and
Rob Mills, former Top Ten Australian Idol
When: Saturday April 2 - 3pm to 8pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29661
-:- Wales St Primary School Fete
Wales St Primary School Fete, located in Thornbury, is a family fun
day that features fabulous food, children's rides and entertainment
with magic shows and a Haunted House, both live and silent
auctions, live music performances and an artisans market along with
bric a brac, books, toys and more.
When: Saturday April 2 - 11am to 4pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=4591
* SPORT *
-:- AFL Premiership | Round 2
St Kilda vs Richmond - April 1 - MCG
Nth Melbourne vs Collingwood - April 2 - Etihad Stadium
Bulldogs vs Brisbane Lions - April 3 - Etihad Stadium
Hawthorn vs Melbourne - April 3 - MCG
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-:- NRL Premiership | Round 4
Melbourne Storm vs Bulldogs - Mon April 4, 7pm - AAMI Park
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=7855
-:- World Ice Hockey Championships
World Ice Hockey Championships, hosted by the International Ice
Hockey Federation, will see participants from Australia, Serbia,
Belgium, New Zealand, Mexico and DPR Korea competing in the Group A
Division.
April 4 to 10 - Medibank Icehouse, Docklands
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* WELCOME *
-:- South Pacific Health Club - Total Wellness in the CBD & St Kilda
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-:- The Inspired Occasion - Unique, caring Event Management
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-:- Genteel Limousine Service - Luxury cars with courteous
chauffeurs
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29578
-:- Andrew Neil Photography - Freelance event photography in
Melbourne
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