Melbourne Newsletter No.213
Published: Tue, 02/01/11
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... yes, we continue to celebrate the new Year of the
Rabbit, and yes, there's yet another celebration of Chinese New
Year with the major shindig of that George Orwellian system of
attributing each year to an animal. If you're over the whole fiasco
by now, just count your lucky zodiacs that we don't have a
centennial system based on Nineteen-Eighty Four - can you imagine
what the Year of John Hurt would be like? No offense, John, I like
your work, truly.
There's quite the selection for music lovers this week with the
return of St Kilda Festival offering a great program of music
performances along with arts, theatre and the odd clod who's just
there for the beer, which we'll politely refer to as roving
entertainment. For music fans there's also the St Jerome's Laneway
Festival held in Footscray and the Beethoven Music Festival with a
series of concerts held at Brunswick Town Hall.
And we finally fall into the last week of School Holidays, and
thank goodness for that. If anything it means less shopping what
with hungry little creatures wandering about throughout the day.
I'm in the middle of moving house right now, so what with work,
packing and keeping the kids entertained there's been more than the
odd night of burning the candle at both ends.
It's the perfect setting to inspire late night snacking so there's
been quite a tug-of-war in regards to chips, chocolates and
leftovers, not to mention the pointing of accusing fingers come
morning when the pantry seems lacking. The fingers are usually
pointed my way, and my full-mouth-mumbled excuses of having "bumped
into a biscuit" are starting to wear thin, so I salute all you
noble teachers who'll make that bold return to your duties, and
I'll be sure to tip my Tim-Tam to you... once I find where the
tribe has hidden them.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- St Kilda Festival
St Kilda Festival celebrates its creativity with music
performances, workshops, exhibitions, theatre, poetry, outdoor
cinema, children's entertainment and more. It's held alongside
Yalukit Willam Ngargee Festival, a showcase of Indigenous culture
with arts, dancing, music and design.
When: February 5 to 13
Yalukit Willam Ngargee Festival: February 4 to March 9
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-:- Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival
Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival, held in Little Bourke Street's
Chinatown, features traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural
festivities with dances, opera performances, Chinese Chess
competitions and stalls with food and crafts and the popular dragon
parades.
When: Sunday February 6
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-:- Coburg Greek Festival
Coburg Greek Festival, held at Coburg Lake Reserve, is a
celebration that brings members of the community together to enjoy
a day of live Greek music and dancing, traditional Greek food,
children's rides and more. The family friendly day is presented by
Coburg Greek Church.
When: Sunday February 6 - Midday to 6pm
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-:- Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival
Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival, held at
Docklands, has something for all the family with boat displays and
giveaways. With live music stages, gourmet food, fashion and more,
the festival features activities that include fishing, kayaking and
free boat rides
When: Friday to Sunday, February 4 to 6
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-:- Midsumma Festival
Midsumma Festival celebrates Melbourne's premier Gay and Lesbian
culture at various venues with queer-centric and queer friendly
performances and entertainment including special performances,
cabaret, art exhibitions, community events and much more in its
extensive program.
When: January 16 to February 6
Pride March: Sunday February 6
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Brunswick Beethoven Music Festival
Brunswick Beethoven Music Festival, an annual festival that
celebrates one of the greatest and most recognisable composers of
all time, returns with performances held at Brunswick Town Hall
with the renowned musician and classic organist, Sergio de Pieri,
acting as Artistic Director.
When: February 3 to 13 - Various Dates
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-:- St Jerome's Laneway Festival
St Jerome's Laneway Festival, making a return to the venue of
Footscray Community Arts Centre, is the popular street party
celebration of creativity with a day of art installations, gourmet
food, markets and live music with performers including Gotye, Cut
Copy and Beach House.
When: Saturday February 5
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-:- Murray River International Music Festival
Murray River International Music Festival features world class
performances held in a variety of novel venues ranging from
riverside settings to riverboats and wineries. Held in towns that
include Mildura, Swan Hill and Echuca, the festival also includes
master-classes, workshops and more.
When: January 24 to February 6
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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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* SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE *
Check out our School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do
with the kids during the Summer Holidays running from December 18
to February 6. The holiday guide offers some of the best things to
do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, with
events, tours and holiday care programs... all in marvelous Melbourne!
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* VALENTINE'S DAY *
-:- Valentine's Day Gift Guide - February 14
Take a cue from Cupid and our Valentine's Day Guide with gift
suggestions, dining offers and more for that special day when you
can say, "Thankyou, just for being you!" with a gift, or even
flowers to say, "I'm sorry I ____ with your sister/brother/aunt or
all three" (That last one also requires chocolates).
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-:- Dinner Bookings for Valentine's Day
bookarestaurant.com is the easiest way to book a restaurant online.
With the choice to search by cuisine and location, you can find
great Valentine's Deals. Bookings are free and can be made online
at any time of the day.
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-:- Petals Network
Valentines Day's the perfect time to spoil your loved one rotten
and not get asked, "What's this for?" Stay in the good books and
send flowers to your loved one, be they here or anywhere in the
world - even that "woman" you've met on World of Warcraft! Petals
Network offer quality flowers and gifts in over 70 countries,
delivered fresh!
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http://www.petals.com.au/florist-florists-australia/AH3431auen.html
* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Ink and Paper
Ink and Paper, presented at the Firestation Print Studio in
Armadale, is an exhibition by Heide Kozar, winner of the
Firestation Print Studio's VCA Graduate Exhibition Award. Her
artworks use a range of printmaking methods that aim to explore the
spatial qualities of the printed surface.
When: February 3 to 12 - Wednesday to Saturday
Opening Night: Thursday February 3 - 6pm to 8pm
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-:- A Matter of Perception
A Matter of Perception brings together twenty top of the class
emerging artists from Victoria with an exhibition that held at
Collingwood Gallery. With all the featured works available for
sale, the artworks on show include sculpture, photography,
paintings and instalations.
When: February 4 to 17
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-:- The Parasite & The Zombie: A Delicious Coupling
The Parasite & The Zombie: A Delicious Coupling, on show at The
Faculty Gallery of Caulfield's Monash University, is an exhibition
by Anika Ramholdt, which brings together these not-so-sexy monsters
in intimate portraits that mirror the complexities of our psychic
and visceral borders.
When: Until February 11 - Weekdays, 10am to 5pm
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-:- Democrata Automata
Democrata Automata, an exhibition of new works by Jordana Maisie,
offering an ironic play on the individual's relationship to desire
and consumption. Held at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne, the works
explore how and why humanity has evolved to rely on technologies
for everyday sustenance.
When: February 4 to 27 - Closed Mondays
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-:- Tales of love & reason
Tales of love & reason, presented at Hawthorn's Town Hall Gallery,
is an exhibition by Efrossini Chaniotis. Examining her interest in
the art object as a modern talisman, the works are filled with
emotionally charged imagery and symbolism, inspired by an epic
romantic poem from Medieval Greece.
When: February 2 to 26 - Wednesday to Saturday
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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
Official Opening: Thursday February 3 - 6pm to 8pm
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-:- Unnerved: The New Zealand Project
Unnerved: The New Zealand Project, a Queensland Art Gallery Touring
Exhibition, exposes a rich, dark vein found in contemporary New
Zealand art. With a psychological and physical unease underlying
many of the works, the exhibition at NGV International also carries
humour and poetic subtlety.
When: Until February 27
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-:- Towards an Understanding
Towards an Understanding, presented at the Atrium of Fed Square by
Melbourne artist Garrie Maguire, examines what sort of 'man' we
want the males around us to be. With banners printed on clear
plastic, the installation celebrates varied forms of Australian and
Chinese masculinity.
When: Until February 17
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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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-:- CLICK!
CLICK! is a stunning exhibition of tennis photography by
world-renowned sports photographer, Roger Gould. Capturing all the
action and excitement of the past two decades from the French, US
and Australian Opens and Wimbledon, it's on display at the Hilton
Melbourne in South Wharf.
When: Until February 3 - Open Daily
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-:- Joseph Kosuth
Joseph Kosuth will be exhibiting at Southbank's Australian Centre
for Contemporary Art with installations inspired by Samuel
Beckett's writings. Fabricated in blacked out warm white neon
against a matte black space, the installations will feature
alongside three other historic installations by Kosuth.
When: Until February 27 - Closed Mondays
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-:- The Crooked Staffe: Cricket in Print
The Crooked Staffe: Cricket in Print, presented by the Melbourne
Cricket Club library, offers a rare insight into the way cricket
has been portrayed in print over the last four centuries with novel
items that include the first printed rules of cricket, written on a
handkerchief from 1744.
When: Until February 4
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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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-:- ROCK CHICKS
ROCK CHICKS, presented at Melbourne's Arts Centre, is an exhibition
that celebrates women in Australian music with many of the items on
loan from the artists themselves. The exhibition covers a wide
range of genres, showcasing the likes of Chrissy Amphlett , Deborah
Conway and others.
When: November 6 to February 27
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-:- Mirror
Mirror, held at Melbourne Museum, is an exhibition of selected
works by renowned children's author and artist Jeannie Baker.
Exploring the connections of two boys from two very different
countries, her collages use rich textures and brilliant colours to
create three-dimensional scenes.
When: November 5 to February 13
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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- Productive Focus
Productive Focus, presented by Australia's Open Garden Scheme, will
see four gardens open to the public. Located in Armadale, Hampton,
South Melbourne and Sandringham, passionate gardeners will give
talks on many plants, showcasing the ingenuity of modern culinary
gardening.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 5 & 6
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-:- Travel Expo
Travel Expo, presented by Flight Centre and held at the Melbourne
Convention and Exhibition Centre, offers information on travel
packages suited for people from all walks of life with the expo
featuring exclusive deals on holiday ideas and packages on offer
across the weekend.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 5 & 6
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-:- Lydia Lassila
Lydia Lassila will be holding a book signing session at Angus and
Robertson in Victoria Gardens where the Olympic gold medallist will
promote her book, Jump, a story of self discovery, self belief and
her battles to overcome injury and setbacks. Books will be
available to buy on the day.
When: Saturday February 5 - 1pm
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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 *
-:- Skin Tight
Skin Tight, premiering at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane, is
a fiercely passionate play that fuses intense physicality with
poetic lyricism, set against the dramatic South Canterbury
landscape. Featuring Holly Shanahan and Michael Whalley, it's
directed by Billy Elliot's Justin Martin.
When: February 4 to 20
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-:- Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity, held at Geelong Performing Arts Centre, follows the
life and loves of Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hall hostess who
longs to meet Mr Right. Nominated for twelve Tony Awards, the
Broadway hit features well-known songs that include Rhythm Of Life
and Hey Big Spender.
When: February 4, 5 & 9 to 12
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-:- Studies For a Portraits
Studies For a Portrait, held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran as
part of Midsumma, is Daniel Reitz's play about the impending death
of Julian Barker, a world-famous painter, and the power struggle
that follows amidst three men in his life who'll use whatever they
can to get what they want.
When: Saturday February 5 - 2pm
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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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-:- Dark Summer
Dark Summer, presented by OK Productions, is a nightmarish fantasy
that follows the chain of events that ensue when two young lovers,
Jonathon and David, purchase a mysterious old Victorian Mansion.
With the talents of Illusionist, Ross Skiffington, it's held at
Chapel Off Chapel.
When: January 27 to February 6
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-:- Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening, the smash hit Broadway musical and winner of 8
Tony Awards, comes to Melbourne for the first time in a brand new
production by the Young Australian Broadway Chorus. With an
acclaimed score, the musical follows a dozen young people making
their way to adulthood.
When: January 27 to February 5
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-:- Suzy v Samantha: Fur will Fly
Suzy v Samantha: Fur will Fly, held at Gasworks Arts Park, is an
absurd comedy about two aging actresses, and supposedly best
friends, who conspire against each other to win fame, fortune and
men - something brought outrageously to the fore when a Hollywood
director arrives.
When: January 27 to 29 & February 2 to 5
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-:- The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde's most enduring play,
will be performed by Rough and Tumble Theatre Company in
Collingwood. Regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever written,
the show charts the misguided pairings of two dapper lads and their
loves.
When: Weekends Until February 6 - 2pm
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-:- Mr Braithwaite has a new Boy
Mr Braithwaite has a new Boy, performed at the Mechanics Institute
Performing Arts Centre in Brunswick, is the latest production by
Out Cast Theatre. With the sharp wit that writer, Steven Dawson is
becoming renowned for, it follows the greedy scheming of those
after an inheritance.
When: January 12 to February 12
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-:- Don Parties On
Don Parties On, held at the Playhouse of the Arts Centre, revisits
the election night of August 21st last year as David Williamson
celebrates four decades since unleashing his classic play, Don's
Party. The impressive cast includes Frankie J Holden, Tracy Mann
and Garry McDonald.
When: January 8 to February 12
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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 February 13
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* CLASSICAL, CHORAL & RECITALS *
-:- Oceans Baroque Sextet
Oceans Baroque Sextet, the new group led by pianist, composer and
vocalist Hue Blanes, will be performing at Melbourne Bar, Bennetts
Lane, showcasing original material alongside his arrangements of
pieces by composers such as Astor Piazzola, Brahms, Bach, Guns 'n
Roses and Bob Dylan.
When: Thursdays February 3, 10 & 17
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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 3 - 1pm to 1:30pm
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-:- Plight of the Peacock
Plight of the Peacock, a series of new works for chamber ensemble
by Simon Charles, will be performed at Eltham's Montsalvat where
the composer is an Artist in Residence. Along with conventional
instruments, the adventurous music uses resonating metal objects
found around Montsalvat.
When: Friday February 4 - 8pm
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-:- Opera in the Park
Opera in the Park, presented by the City of Stonnington, is a free
performance held at Victoria Gardens in Prahran. Featuring
acclaimed artists Merlyn Quaife, Dimity Shepherd, James Egglestone
and Phillip Calcagno, the concert includes works by Purcell,
Handel, Mozart, Bellini and many more.
When: Saturday February 5
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-:- Teddy Tahu Rhodes
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, one of Australia's most popular bass-baritone,
will be appearing at Melbourne Town Hall with a unique performance
of nursery rhymes with a Roald Dahl-esque twist. He'll be joined by
the Australian Chamber Orchestra with Richard Tognetti as Lead
Violin.
When: Sunday & Monday, February 6 & 7
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Mulan Acrobatic Show
Mulan Acrobatic Show, the internationally acclaimed production from
China, will be performed at the Arts Centre. The swift and
entertaining fusion of famous myths, music and movement features
thirty five performers, incredible displays of Shadow Puppet Play,
Silk Trapeze and more.
When: Thursday to Saturday, February 3 to 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 February 4
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-:- Walk on the Wes Side
Walk on the Wes Side, held at The Substation in Newport as part of
Midsumma's GOWEST program, is a modern cabaret gala hosted by
Melbourne's king of cabaret, Wes Snelling. With music, comedy and
variety performances, guests include Ali McGregor, Geraldine Quinn
and more.
When: Friday February 4 - 7.30pm
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-:- Candy Royalle: Love Spectacular
Candy Royalle: Love Spectacular, the Butterfly Club in South
Melbourne, is an intense one-woman show that delves into the
euphoric highs and the dark depths of queer love. Performed by one
of Sydney's best loved queer performance artists, the show combines
song, storytelling and poetry.
When: January 29 and February 4 & 5
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-:- The Blue Show
The Blue Show, presented by Circus Oz for a limited season as part
of Midsumma Festival, is a sexy, dangerous and seriously funny
production that reveals the daring side of the Circus Oz ensemble
up close and in the flesh. Performances are held at the Circus Oz
Melba Spiegeltent in Docklands.
When: January 29 & 30 and February 4 to 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 *
-:- TOOL
TOOL, one of the most thought-provoking bands in the genre of
metal, will be appearing at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Known for being one of the best bands to see performing live, the
Grammy Award winning group will be backed by a stunning video and
laser light show.
When: Wednesday February 2
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-:- When The Levee Breaks
When The Levee Breaks, taking place at the East Brunswick Club, is
a special benefit to raise funds victims of the Queensland floods.
Named after an old Blues song about the Great Mississippi Floods of
1927, performers on the night include Jimi Hocking, Geoff Achison
and Dreamboogie.
When: Wednesday February 2
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-:- Twilight Jazz
Twilight Jazz, held at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin to raise funds for
the McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, features performances by
The Frankston High School Senior Stage Band, The Jazz Doctors and
The Hottentots who'll be performing along with special guest Bob
Sedergreen.
When: Saturday February 5 - 4pm to 8pm
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-:- Joe Cocker - A Day on the Green
Joe Cocker, one of the most successful and popular singers, will be
appearing at Rochford Wines in Yarra Valley as part of the concert
series, A Day On The Green. Performing songs from his new album
'Hard Knocks' along with classics, he'll be joined by George
Thorogood and The Destroyers.
When: Saturday February 5
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-:- INXS - A Day On The Green: Sunday February 6
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-:- Music in the Gardens
Music in the Gardens, a series of free concerts held at Geelong
Botanic Gardens, will present a performance by Soul Sister Swing.
Comprised of three vocalists backed by keyboards and drums, they'll
perform 40's tunes from the Andrews Sisters through the 60's to
Aretha Franklin and Motown.
When: Sunday February 6 - 5pm to 7:30pm
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-:- Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series
Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, presented by the City
of Yarra and Cultural Infusion, offers a fantastic program of free
performances with the family-friendly concerts featuring a diverse
range of performers with backgrounds and styles from across the
globe.
When: Every Sunday During February - 5pm to 7.30pm
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-:- Thank God It's Monday
Thank God It's Monday, presented by Carlton Dry as a reward for
hard working bar staff, is a series of free events that brings the
industry night back to Monday night. With live performances held
for hospitality workers, the next event features Bluejuice
performing at Richmond's Corner Hotel.
When: Monday February 7
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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 *
-:- 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 *
-:- BEET Camps
BEET Camps, held at Melbourne's Queens Bridge Square to launch
Heinz's new beetroot juice, GO BEET, are free boot camp style,
outdoor group exercise sessions, run by energetic and highly
motivating professional trainers. With only 120 places available
for each session, registration is required.
When: Saturdays in February
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-:- Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm
Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm is a special children's
event held each month with each family day featuring a theme that
matches activities provided for kids. Activities include hayrides,
a BBQ and much more to make it a great day out for the kids and
family.
When: Sunday February 6 - Only $16 Per Family
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-:- Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, held at the Melbourne
Convention Centre, brings the magic of the stories of Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast to the
stage when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy discover a
magical storybook.
When: January 28 to 30 and February 1 & 2
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-:- Silvers Grand Magic Circus
Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in
Mornington. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers
a great show for people of all ages with performers including
everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international
performers and more.
When: Until February 13 - Narre Warren
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* DINING & DRINK *
-:- Victorian Wine Showcase
Victorian Wine Showcase, held monthly at the Atrium of Federation
Square, allows visitors to taste wines from regional Victorian
Wineries and even meet with winemakers. With many wines also
available to buy at each event, this month will showcase wines from
Yarra Valley and Gippsland.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, February 2 & 3
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-:- CAV Chinese New Year Dinner
CAV Chinese New Year Dinner, held by the Chinese Association Of
Victoria, celebrates the Year of Rabbit at Forrest Hill's
Shangri-La Inn Restaurant with Yee Sangt, a Banquet Dinner and a
raffle and auction held on the night to also raise funds for the
Chinese Cultural Dance Troupe.
When: Saturday February 5 - 6:30pm
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-:- World Feng Shui Day Luncheon
World Feng Shui Day Luncheon, held at the Empress of China in
Melbourne's Chinatown, celebrates World Feng Shui Day and Chinese
New Year with a 3-course banquet and guest speakers presenting a
forecast for the Year of the Rabbit and a talk on Classic Feng Shui
for Private Gardens.
When: Saturday February 5 - Midday to 3pm
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* SPORT *
-:- Hyundai A-League - Week 25
Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets - February 2, 7pm - AAMI Park
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-:- Hyundai A-League - Week 26
Melbourne Heart v Central Coast Mariners - February 4, 8pm - AAMI
Park
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-:- Handa Women's Australian Open Golf
Handa Women's Australian Open Golf, held at South Oakleigh's
Commonwealth Golf Club, attracts some of the world's best golfers
from Australia and overseas to battle it out for the prized
Patricia Bridges Trophy in what will be the first event held in
this year's Ladies European Tour.
When: Thursday to Sunday, February 3 to 6
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-:- Pakenham Racing Club
Pakenham Racing Club, founded in 1875 and an hour's drive from
Melbourne, provides a country atmosphere within reach of the city,
without the metropolitan price tag.
Members Raceday - Friday February 4
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-:- Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield Racecourse, affectionately known as The Heath, plays host
to some of the best highlights of racing both during and outside of
the iconic Spring Racing Carnival.
Caulfield Race Day - Saturday February 5
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-:- Country Racing Victoria
Country Racing Victoria represents racing clubs in outer
metropolitan areas like Werribee and Mornington along with small
clubs in rural areas such as Edenhope and Towong.
Race Dates: February 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
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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.
Melbourne Zoo Race: Wednesday February 2
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-:- Dromana Bay LSC Pier
Dromana Bay LSC Pier Swim is a friendly local open water swim with
a distance of 1200 metres. Open to participants aged from 14 to 70+
years, there's also a 600m novice and junior swim with trophies and
spot prizes awarded.
Saturday February 5 - Dromana Pier Precinct
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-:- Y Rowing Centre
Y Rowing Centre, located in Albert Park Lake, invites you to try
your hand at rowing. Held on the first Sunday of each month, the
Come & Try Rowing sessions are open to participants of all ages.
Just turn up and have fun!
Sunday February 6 - Cost: $10 - Bookings only required for groups.
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* WELCOME *
-:- TooSerious - AFL Dreamteam Site
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-:- Clifford Media - Creative digital media
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-:- Trash The Dress - Unique One-off Public Photo Shoot
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-:- Exposed Aggregate Company - Integrally Coloured Concrete & more
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