Melbourne Newsletter No.214
Published: Tue, 02/08/11
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... the Sustainable Living Festival makes its return to
Melbourne with an environmentally friendly bag of events that
highlight concerns with global warming and climate change.
There's also the Berwick Highland Gathering offering a day of
festivities, dancing and sports that's sure to put a swagger in
your sporran, while in Hampton Park you can attend the Teutonia
German-Australian Club's Summerfest Extravaganza, which makes very
little mention of their own heritage with not so much as an oom to
their pah in their program. They do, however, have a great range of
activities for children along with market stalls, music and more.
There's a weekend of free outdoor screenings with Blak Nite Cinema
showcasing Indigenous films in Treasury Gardens, and for Country
lovers, there's the Whittlesea Country Music Festival. We also have
what seems to be the last of events to ring in the Chinese New Year
with the Glen Waverley Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival ending
the recent hoopla surrounding the Year of the Rabbit. And quite
timely this week, too... as far as I'm concerned the year hasn't
even begun until Media Watch hits the screens again.
A new start to the year works for me also, so I can reset the count
of how many bug assaults I've endured as I've encountered MANY
while moving house still. According to the Chinese, I can now
proudly say there's been but one this year when a bug jumped into
my eye and before you could say, "Oh for the love of God, No!!" I'd
already closed my eyelids, enclosing the damn thing like a toddler
that dives beneath the sheets when you're trying to make the bed. A
fitting analogy too, as it took just as long to get the bugger out.
With Valentine's Day on the way also, be sure to check out our Gift
Guide. And for those who are no longer in touch with their inner
Amore, there's Go The Tan, where couples can take on Melbourne's
famous tan track to at least get hot and sweaty and pretend that
there's still that spark.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Sustainable Living Festival
Sustainable Living Festival marks its 12th year with a bigger
program of attractions, workshops, seminars and special events held
across Melbourne to highlighting this year's theme of achieving a
Safe Climate. It features the Big Weekend at Federation Square with
performances and more.
When: February 12 to 27
Big Weekend: February 18 to 20
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-:- Berwick Highland Gathering
Berwick Highland Gathering is a celebration of Scottish heritage
with a Pipe Band Competition, a dog show, vintage car displays,
dancing and heavy games including the Caber Toss. Presented by the
Rotary Club of Narre Warren, a portion of proceeds made will go
towards flood relief.
When: Saturday February 12 - 9am to 5pm
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-:- Summerfest Extravaganza
Summerfest Extravaganza, presented by the Teutonia
German-Australian Club in Hampton Park, is a weekend-long festival
of fun. Free to attend, the event includes a jumping castle,
snowcones and story telling along with white elephant sales,
dancing, live music, games and much more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 12 & 13
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-:- Laurimar Town Fair
Laurimar Town Fair, raising funds for Laurimar Primary School in
Doreen, offers a huge day of family fun with live entertainment, a
vintage car show, petting zoo, local business displays, market
stalls and a tasty international food court. There'll also be show
bags, raffles, rides and more.
When: Saturday February 12 - 10am to 6pm
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-:- Glen Waverley Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival
Glen Waverley Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival, taking place
in the Kingsway precinct, boasts a wonderful array of Asian food
and a unique artistic program with popular highlights include the
Cultural Corner, the Lion Dance and a great mix of children's
entertainment and rides.
When: Sunday February 13 - 11am to 8pm
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-:- 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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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Blak Nite Cinema
Blak Nite Cinema, held at Melbourne's Treasury Gardens, is a free
two-night film event that showcases the talents of Indigenous film
writers, actors and directors. A unique outdoor cinema experience,
it features a wide range of short and feature-length films ranging
from drama to comedy.
When: Friday & Saturday, February 11 & 12 - 7.30pm to 11pm
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- I Am Typewriter Festival
I Am Typewriter Festival, held at Sticky Institute, located in
Melbourne's Degraves Street Subway, is a series of free events that
celebrate the humble typewriter machine and its continued relevance
to both zines and creative pursuits in general and as objects that
have not been bettered.
When: Until February 13
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-:- Whittlesea Country Music Festival
Whittlesea Country Music Festival celebrates country music with
talented performers from across Australia. Held at Whittlesea
Showgrounds, the festival includes the Victorian and National
Country Music Awards, a vibrant street party, kids' entertainment
and a truck and ute show.
When: Friday to Sunday, February 11 to 13
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-:- Good Vibrations Festival
Good Vibrations Festival returns with another big day of the best
beat-based music when it hits The Nursery of Flemington Racecourse.
Now in its 8th year, the line up for 2011 features impressive names
that include Faithless, Phoenix, Nas & Damian Marley, Kelis and The
Tings Tings.
When: Sunday February 13
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-:- 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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-:- 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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* 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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* SPECIAL OFFER *
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- 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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-:- EROTICA
EROTICA, showing at James Makin Gallery in Collingwood, is a group
exhibition of risqué and erotic works, curated by Jessica Williams.
With a range of artworks that cover contemporary, modern, antique
and tribal works of art, features work by Eolo Paul Bottaro, Cash
Brown and others.
When: Until February 26 - Closed Mondays
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-:- Hilary Senhanli & Andrea Jenkins
Hilary Senhanli & Andrea Jenkins will be featured in two
exhibitions of contemporary art held at fortyfivedownstairs in
Flinders Lane. Andrea Jenkin's exhibtion, Comings and Goings is an
allegorical portrayal of solitary man, while Crowds, by Hilary
Senhanli, explores the bustle of urban life.
When: Until February 19 - Tuesdays to Saturdays
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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
Opening Night: Wednesday February 9 - 6pm
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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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-:- Our Station - Flinders Street
Our Station - Flinders Street, an exhibition held at the Gallery of
Melbourne's City Library, highlights the various stages involved in
the design and construction of Flinders Street Station with a focus
on the vision held for the future refurbishment of one of
Melbourne's most iconic buildings.
When: Until February 26
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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- 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 *
-:- Lady Chatterley's Lover
Lady Chatterley's Lover, performed at Rippon Lea House and Gardens
in Elsternwick, is the Australian Shakespeare Company's outdoor
adaption of D.H. Lawrence's masterpiece, which tells of the
adulterous affair between the sexually unfulfilled upper-class
Connie and the gamekeeper Mellors.
When: Until March 17 - Mondays to Thursdays
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-:- Ruben Guthrie
Ruben Guthrie, performed by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda,
is a contemporary comedy written and directed by Brendan Cowell.
Following Ruben, a precocious player in the high stakes advertising
industry whose wit seems to come from a bottle, the play questions
the effects of alcoholism.
When: Until March 5
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-:- Arafat In Therapy
Arafat In Therapy, held at St Kilda's Theatre Works, is the
hilarious one-man comedy by Jeremie Bracka, an actor and Human
rights lawyer. Parodying the Middle-East peace process, the play
uses farce and mockumentary threaded with the absurdist narrative
of Yasser Arafat's therapy.
When: February 9, 10, 12 & 13
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-:- The Boy From Oz
The Boy From Oz, presented by The Production Company, features Todd
McKenney in the musical celebration of the life and work of the
legendary Peter Allen. With musical director John Foreman and
choreographer Andrew Hallsworth, the dazzling and touching show is
held at the Arts Centre.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, February 9 to 12
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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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 *
-:- Discovery - The Portuguese Empire
Discovery - The Portuguese Empire, held at Melbourne Recital
Centre, is a special presentation by La Compañia, Australia's
premiere Renaissance instrument ensemble. The concert features a
program of canções, vilancicos and motets, with music by Manuel
Machado and other composers.
When: Wednesday February 9 - 6pm
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-:- MSO's Sidney Myer Free Concerts
MSO's Sidney Myer Free Concerts, presented by the Melbourne
Symphony Orchestra along with the University of Melbourne, brings
beautiful music and great artists from around the world to
Australia's unique outdoor musical space, performing works by some
of the greatest composers.
When: February 9, 12, 16 & 19
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-:- 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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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- EastEnd Cabaret
EastEnd Cabaret, performing at the Butterfly Club in South
Melbourne, is the duo of chanteuse Bernadette Byrne and androgynous
multi-instrumentalist Victor Victoria. With their debauched cabaret
communism, they perform intimate stories and louche
reinterpretations of popular songs.
When: Thursday to Sunday, February 10 to 13
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-:- Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors, performed at the Famous Spiegeltent, which returns
to the Arts Centre for a limited time, takes the audience on an
utterly unique, seductive and thrilling theatrical journey. Draws
from the worlds of cabaret, circus and vaudeville, the show has won
three Helpmann Awards.
When: February 12 to 25
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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 *
-:- Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker, one of the most successful and popular singers, will be
appearing at The Palais in St Kilda as part of his Hard Knocks
Tour. Performing songs from his new album 'Hard Knocks' along with
his well-known classics, he'll be joined by George Thorogood and
The Destroyers.
When: Wednesday, February 9
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-:- Gemma Turvey Trio
Gemma Turvey Trio, appearing at Melbourne's Paris Cat Jazz Club,
blends classical and jazz with a strong Celtic underpinning. With
Australian pianist Gemma Turvey joined by Nick Haywood on bass and
Phil Collings on drums, her compositions are infused with grace and
simplicity.
When: Thursday February 10 - Doors Open 7pm
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-:- Asian Envy
Asian Envy, a duo whose chance meeting in a Japanese hotel led them
to create electro dance-pop music, will be performing at Revolver
in Prahran as part of the launch of their debut album Sweet and
Vicious. Special guests on the night include Back Back Forward
Punch and So Many Voices.
When: Friday February 11
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-:- Tim Finn
Tim Finn, with a new album on the horizon this year, will be
performing at the Corner Hotel in Richmond. Performing with special
guests on the night, Tim Finn remains mercurial and magnetic with
his live performances, showing why he's been an iconic performer
for more than 35 years.
When: Saturday February 12 - Doors Open 8.30pm
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-:- Funhouse
Funhouse, a dynamic Pink tribute band, will be appearing at
Buckley's Entertainment Center in Geelong. Featuring EJ Campbell as
Pink, her performances personify Pink's image and personality with
dance moves and energy that capture the excitement of Pink's
groundbreaking Funhouse tour.
When: Saturday February 12
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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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-:- 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 *
-:- Movies In The Park
Movies In The Park, presented by Moreland City Council, will screen
Tim Burton's film, Alice in Wonderland, an epic fantasy that
follows 19-year old Alice's return to Wonderland. Held at Glenroy's
ATC Cook Reserve the free screening includes pre-film entertainment
and a sausage sizzle.
When: Friday February 11 - 7:30pm
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-:- Bran Nue Dae at Blow Up Cinema
Bran Nue Dae, a road movie surrounding the romantic adventures of a
young aboriginal couple, will be screening at Blow Up Cinema, which
will be appearing at Footscray Community Arts Centre. Starring
Geoffrey Rush and Danny Sultan, the film bursts with unbridled
energy and fun.
When: Sunday February 13 - 7:45pm
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-:- Rooftop Cinema
Rooftop Cinema flickers into action with film screenings of
everything from cult favourites to new releases and documentaries,
literally offering the height of entertainment with screenings held
on the rooftop of Swanston Street's Curtin House along with the
rooftop bar.
When: Until March - Tuesdays to Sundays
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-:- St Kilda Openair Cinema
St Kilda Openair Cinema offers an eclectic mix of live music and
entertainment provided by local and national artists. Held on the
rooftop of St Kilda Sea Baths, the cinema features a diverse
program that includes retro classics, family films, documentaries
and shorts from selected film festivals.
When: Until February 26
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-:- Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema, held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, is Melbourne's
picturesque open-air cinema with a program including latest
releases, contemporary films and cult classic. A great way to spend
a night out with friends and family, you can bring your own picnic
or buy food there.
When: Until March 20
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* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Suzuki Night Market
Suzuki Night Market, held weekly at Queen Victoria Market, has
become a summer tradition that offers a great mix of unique
products along with a fantastic atmosphere with a stunning mix of
world food, eclectic wares, bars and even live music stages
showcasing Melbourne's best music.
When: Wednesdays Until March 2
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-:- Watsonia Pre-School Garage Sale
Watsonia Pre-School Garage Sale is a great chance to grab a bargain
along with spending a fun morning out with the kids. With a wide
range of stalls, you'll find pre-loved children's clothes, toys,
books and more with a sausage sizzle, spray-on tattoos, cakes and a
raffle with cool prizes.
When: Saturday 12th February - 8am to 11.30am
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* SPORT *
-:- Hyundai A-League - Week 27
Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC - Sat February 12 - AAMI Park
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-:- Betfair Park Race Day
Wednesday February 9 - Betfair Park, Sandown
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-:- Yarra Valley Racing
Yarra Valley Racing, located at Yarra Glen, offers a great day out
with the finest in racing entertainment along with great venues
with regional food and wine.
Next Race Date: Summer Harness Racing - Friday February 11
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-:- C.F. Orr Stakes Day
C.F. Orr Stakes Day, held at Caulfield Racecourse, is the biggest
and the best Clip Clop Club Day for the racing season. A great day
of racing, the event also offers fun for the whole family with
fantastic free entertainment and family day activities for kids of
all ages on the front lawn.
When: Saturday February 12 - Gates Open 10:30am
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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 10 to 14
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-:- Southern 80
Southern 80, now in its 46th year, the Southern 80 has become an
Australian icon event. A grueling race on the Murray River, the
event starts in Torrumbarry and finishes in Echuca Moama,
attracting competitors from around the world with boats travelling
at speeds in excess of 170km/h.
When: Friday to Sunday, February 11 to 13
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-:- Go The Tan
Go The Tan, Melbourne's Official Tan time trials, offering the
chance to sprint, jog or walk one lap of the famous tan track to
receive your official 2011 Tan time. All profits from the event
will go toward supporting Australia's world leading research into a
treatment and cure for Friedreich Ataxia.
When: Friday & Saturday, February 11 & 12
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-:- Mums' Tennis Program
Mums' Tennis Program, one of Tennis Victoria's most popular
programs for mums, will be appearing at various local tennis clubs,
offering an affordable series of lessons with qualified tennis
coaching provided. Participating parents can also enrol the kids in
the Tiny Tots Tennis Program.
When: February 14 to March 18
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* WELCOME *
-:- Celebrant with Style - Unique & sincere cermonies
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-:- Roberto Tuzii - Italian Language Teacher
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-:- Aqua Shop - Swimming Specialists in South Melbourne
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-:- ToKwerX - Williamstown Mastering & Mixing Studio
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