Melbourne Newsletter No.215
Published: Tue, 02/15/11
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... all the bases seem to be covered on the festival
front, or a good share of them at least, with a grand mix of
clog-kicking at the Holland Festival, East Timorese something or
other at Queen Vic Market (it involves food, music and art, all of
which carries an East Timorese flavour apparently), a Teddy Bears
Picnic in Hastings and a spot of Show Pony shenanigans with the
Boneo Park Equestrian Festival catering to horse lovers.
There's a fair run of all things arty with the Festival of Glass in
Drysdale, while cinephiles can enjoy Belgrave's Hillside Film
Festival along with Flickerfest showcasing a selection of shorts,
much like you'll find at the Geelong Multi Sport Festival where
there'll be people running, jogging and all sorts of active
chicanery.
Not my cup of tea, personally. I'm still buggered from moving house
and currently enjoying that transitional phase of now wondering
what goes where, while also navigating where what went - one of
which was an ornamental iron bell that walked into me when it
wasn't looking. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Western Port Festival
Western Port Festival, held on Hastings picturesque Foreshore, has
something for people of all ages with the BlueScope Steel Street
Parade, rides, food stalls and fireworks. Free to attend, there's
also the Art & Artisans Show, car and boat shows and the Teddy
Bears Picnic for children.
When: Friday to Sunday, February 18 to 20
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-:- Holland Festival
Holland Festival, held at Sandown Racecourse, is a day of live
entertainment and exhibitions that celebrate the Dutch community in
Australia with music performances, food and children's activities.
A highlight of the event is a spectacular parade with performances
by brass bands and clog dancing.
When: Saturday February 19
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-:- Boneo Park Equestrian Festival
Boneo Park Equestrian Festival, offers a day of equestrian
activities with an entertaining program for the entire family.
Featuring a Grand Prix Invitational Freestyle competition, the
festival includes a stallion parade for dressage enthusiasts and an
extensive trade village held throughout the day.
When: Saturday February 19
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-:- Timor Leste Culture & Food Festival
Timor Leste Culture & Food Festival, taking place at Queen Victoria
Market, brings together entertainers, artists and local Timorese
Community to celebrate the richness of the East Timorese Culture
with a free day featuring music, traditional dances, arts and
crafts and fantastic food.
When: Sunday February 20 - 10am to 4pm
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-:- 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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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- Flickerfest
Flickerfest will be screening in Melbourne at Kino Cinemas as part
of its national tour, showcasing a fantastic selection of short
films with the Best Of Melbourne Shorts, featuring the animated
film, The Lost Thing, based on the book by Shaun Tan and the Cannes
awarded, Deeper Than Yesterday.
When: Thursday February 17
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-:- Hillside Film Festival
Hillside Film Festival, now celebrating its 6th year, showcases the
work of the best original short films from Victorian filmmakers
aged under 30. With a focus on artistic excellence and innovation,
the festival held at Belgrave's Cameo Cinemas includes a Garden
Party, live music and more.
When: Saturday February 19
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Riverboat Jazz, Food and Wine Festival
Riverboat Jazz, Food and Wine Festival, with musical guests that
include James Morrison, sees the town of Echuca come to life with
jazz performances held along the Murray River along with art
exhibitions, family activities and dining events that showcase the
best regional food and wine.
When: Friday to Sunday, February 18 to 20
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-:- Rhythm & Vines Festival
Rhythm & Vines Festival, held at Domain Chandon & Rochford winery
in the Yarra Valley, offers an entertaining day with great food and
wine and a combination of live bands and vineyard D.J's spread over
two main arenas. All tickets to the event include lunch and a glass
of wine on the day.
When: Sunday February 20
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-:- Festival of Glass
Festival of Glass, an inaugural free event held at the Potato Shed
in Drysdale, is a new and unique showcase that combines artistic
creativity and craft with innovative industrial design and
manufacturing. With exhibitions of glass art, sculpture, jewellery
and mosaics, it also features workshops.
When: Sunday February 20 - 10am to 5pm
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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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-:- Grow Me The Money
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Jesse Dyer: Narrative Decompression
Jesse Dyer: Narrative Decompression, on show at the Firestation
Gallery in Armadale, explores traditions of storytelling in art.
Manipulating themes of linear narrative forms such as the book and
film, the works on display are used to invite the viewer to choose
their own adventure.
When: February 17 to 26 - Wednesday to Saturday
Opening Night: Thursday February 17 - 6pm to 8pm
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-:- Blue Skies and Beyond
Blue Skies and Beyond, showing at Cambridge Studio Gallery in
Collingwood, is an exhibition of paintings by Megan McDonald.
Reflecting that great Australian tradition of the drive into the
country, the canvas works offer a close up of the road, common
icons and the blue sky in the background.
When: Until February 19
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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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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- 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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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES & OPEN DAYS *
-:- New Zealand in a Glass
New Zealand in a Glass, taking place at the Grand Ballroom of
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Street, s an exclusive, once-a-year
tasting that brings to Melbourne a stellar selection of over 430
wines from 87 premium wineries in New Zealand with representatives
on hand during the day for discussion.
When: Monday February 21 - Midday to 5pm
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-:- AIME 2011
AIME 2011, the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, is the
Asia-Pacific's largest event for people involved in the
organisation of meetings, conferences, exhibitions, events and
product launches. With Master Classes, a Business Events Forum and
more, it's held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, February 15 & 16
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-:- Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, the most successful alternative
farming event in the Southern Hemisphere, features more than 450
exhibitors showcasing the world's best agricultural technology.
Highlights for visitors include a Snake Show, Chainsaw Carving, a
Country Cook Off and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, February 18 to 20
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-:- Pet and Animal Expo
Pet and Animal Expo, held at Caulfield Racecourse, is one of
Australia's largest Pet Expos, providing a chance for the public to
interact with organisations involved with pets and animals.
Showcasing products and services, the famous Vet Dr Chris Brown
will also be a special guest at the expo.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 19 & 20
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-:- Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo
Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo, held at Carlton's Royal
Exhibition Building, is a free event that offers the chance to talk
to over 100 exhibitors from all over the world. With free
informative travel talks, great travel deals and specials, there'll
also be great prizes and freebies on the day.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 19 & 20
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-:- Blooms Bridal Expo
Blooms Bridal Expo, held in Essendon, showcases the many services
of the very best offered by wedding professionals from across the
western region. With fashion shows, live entertainment, floral
displays and door prizes every hour, there will also be an outdoor
ceremony display.
When: Sunday February 20 - 10am to 3pm
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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 *
-:- Fabulous Diva
Fabulous Diva, performed by Ruth Rogers-Wright at South Melbourne's
Butterfly Club, is a tribute to one of jazz music's greats, Dr Nina
Simone. Capturing the style and spirit that has made her an icon,
the show features the music, prose, anecdotes and biographical
details of Nina Simone's life.
When: Thursday to Sunday, February 17 to 20
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-:- Here Comes the Son
Here Comes the Son, performed at Melbourne studio, Signal, is a
sneak-peek of the new work by young Melbourne director Harley
Hefford before it premiers at this year's Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Fun, surreal and interactive, the performance is a fundraiser to
help get the show to Adelaide.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, February 16 & 17
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-:- Enchanted April
Enchanted April, written by Matthew Barber and directed by Maureen
McInerney, tells the story of four dissimilar women who leave a
dreary 1920s England to rent hire a small Italian castle and escape
their variously unhappy lives. Charming and heart warming, it's
held at Heidelberg Theatre Company.
When: February 17 to March 5
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-:- My Education - Wine Cheese and Classics
My Education - Wine Cheese and Classics, held at The Owl and the
Pussycat in Richmond, is a series of rehearsed readings performed
in a comfortable, friendly environment with wine and cheese on
offer. This week's program includes Tennessee Williams' classic, A
Streetcar Named Desire.
When: Until March 12 - Thursday to Saturday
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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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-:- The Housekeeper
The Housekeeper, presented by The Whitehorse Centre and Ellis
Productions, features Peter Moon and Evelyn Krape, two of
Australia's best comic talents. The offbeat comedy follows the
relationship between a middle-aged and stuffy bachelor and the
eccentric bag lady he hires as a housekeeper.
When: Friday & Saturday, February 18 & 19
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-:- Looking Through A Glass Onion
Looking Through A Glass Onion, performed for one night only at
Melbourne's Regent Theatre, brings to the stage John Waters in his
critically acclaimed production, which offers a homage to the
music, mystery and memory of John Lennon with 31 songs including, A
Day in The Life and other greats.
When: Saturday February 19
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-:- Lady Chatterley's Lover
Lady Chatterley's Lover, performed at Rippon Lea House and Gardens
in Elsternwick, is the Australian Shakespeare Company's outdoor
adaption of D.H. Lawrence's masterpiece, which tells of the
adulterous affair between the sexually unfulfilled upper-class
Connie and the gamekeeper Mellors.
When: Until March 17 - Mondays to Thursdays
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-:- Ruben Guthrie
Ruben Guthrie, performed by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda,
is a contemporary comedy written and directed by Brendan Cowell.
Following Ruben, a precocious player in the high stakes advertising
industry whose wit seems to come from a bottle, the play questions
the effects of alcoholism.
When: Until March 5
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-:- 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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-:- A Behanding in Spokane
A Behanding in Spokane, performed by Melbourne Theatre Company in
Southbank, is a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh, the writer of In
Bruges. The caustic play follows Carmichael, a man whose quest for
an elusive possession leads him to a dingy motel and two desperate
chancers.
When: February 5 to March 19
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-:- The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors, performed at Melbourne's Royal Botanic
Gardens, sees the Australian Shakespeare Company lift Shakespeare's
hilarious text to new heights with the classic tale of two sets of
identical twins, separated at birth, offering plenty of farce when
they end up in the same town.
When: January to March
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-:- Hairspray
Hairspray, the ultimate feel good musical based on the cult movie
by John Waters will hit the stage in Melbourne at the Princess
Theatre. Set in the USA town of 1960s Baltimore, the production
follows the life of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an
even bigger passion to dance.
When: Until March 31
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-:- Mary Poppins The Musical
Mary Poppins The Musical, playing at Melbourne's Her Majesty's
Theatre brings the classic books and beloved Disney film to the
stage with a spectacular production that includes all of the best
loved songs from the film including Chim Chim Cheer-ee and
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
When: Until April 1
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* CLASSICAL, CHORAL & RECITALS *
-:- The Australian Youth Orchestra
The Australian Youth Orchestra, made up of musicians aged 25 and
under, will perform live at Melbourne Town Hall with a rich
orchestral program featuring Holst's spectacular The Planets,
conducted by Perry So, who has recently worked closely as an
associate with Dudamel in Los Angeles.
When: Tuesday February 15 - 7.30pm
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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 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: Thursday February 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 17 - 1pm to 1:30pm
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* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Stratagem
Stratagem, held at Theatre Works in St Kilda, is a dance
performance that tells the story of 4 regular people who delve into
a virtual reality game show where they each battle for national
glory. The latest work in the Collaboration the Project series, the
performance is choreographed by Paul Malek.
When: February 17 to 19 & 21 to 26
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-:- Broadway Revue
Broadway Revue, held at Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre in
Preston, features Matthew Davine in the role of Count Orlofsky as
he presents show-stopping songs and comic sketches from great
musicals that include Cabaret, Show Boat, My Fair Lady, The King &
I and more.
When: Friday February 18 - 11am
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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 *
-:- Jenny Barnes
Jenny Barnes, a musician who uses tiny tea pots, tin foil, whistles
and words to cast disorganised sounds into musical context, will be
performing at The Wesley Anne in Northcote. The excitingly
impulsive performance features Mat Fagan on Guitar and Sam Zerna on
Bass with Auður as support act.
When: Wednesday February 16
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-:- Jeudi Jazzy
Jeudi Jazzy, held at the cellar of St Kilda's Alliance Française,
will present a performance by The New Impromptu Quartet, which
often performs as a quintet and more with a core lineup of
musicians grounded in jazz, latin and soul grooves to create an
ever expanding repertoire.
When: Thursday February 17 - 8pm
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-:- Sydonia
Sydonia, having just completed a successful east coast tour with
USA nu-metal Legends "KORN", will be joining Jericco to appear
together at The East Brunswick Club as part of their Swarm Tour,
bringing together two of Melbourne's alternative rock heavy weights
in the first of a run of killer shows.
When: Saturday February 19
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-:- Dan Kelly's Dream Band
Dan Kelly's Dream Band, spearheaded by one of Australia's most
beloved musical talents, will be performing at Footscray Community
Arts Centre with their politically charged and irreverent tunes.
Joining them on the day will be Yarraville band, The White Goods,
winners of The Very West in 2009.
When: Sunday February 20 - 5pm
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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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* COMEDY & MAGIC *
-:- Dr Watson's Comedy Soul Lounge
Dr Watson's Comedy Soul Lounge, held monthly at the Bella Union in
Carlton, brings together the best of underground Melbourne comedy
and some sweet soul, funk and rock and roll tunes. Hosted by Lucy
Watson, the comedy night also offers trivia, prizes, free drinks
and good times.
When: Wednesday February 16 - Doors Open 8pm
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* CINEMA *
-:- Die Walküre
Die Walküre, screening at selected Palace Cinemas, is the second of
the four operas that comprise Wagner's epic The Ring of the
Nibelung, best-known for its "Ride of the Valkyries". Featuring
Albert Dohmen and Linda Watson, the dramatic production was
conducted by Christian Thielemann.
When: Wednesday February 16 - 6.30pm
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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 *
-:- Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park, presented by Moreland City Council, will be
holding a screening at North Coburg's Parker Reserve with the
latest adventures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear in the hit children's
film, Toy Story 3. The free screening also includes entertainment
before the film and a sausage sizzle.
When: Friday February 18 - 7:30pm
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-:- Free Movies in the Park
Free Movies in the Park, presented by the City of Banyule, is a
chance to pack a picnic, get outdoors and enjoy the summer air with
a screening of the animated hit, Up! Held in Heidelberg West's
Malahang Reserve, there will also be a screening of Unearthed 3081,
an animation by local students.
When: Saturday February 19 - 8pm
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-:- Shake, Rattle and Ryhme
Shake, Rattle and Ryhme, presented by Darebin Libraries at their
branches in Preston and Reservoir, is a workshop series for
children aged 0-2 years. A chance to have fun with your baby and
relive songs, finger plays and childhood rhymes, the workshops
develop an appreciation for rhythm.
When: Until June 29 - Various Days
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-:- Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway Society
Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway Society, a group of Miniature
Steam Railway enthusiasts, will be conducting a public run of their
pride and joy, offering a chance for children to ride their
wonderful miniature railway along a track that winds through the
picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park.
When: Sunday February 20
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-:- Diamond Valley Railway
Diamond Valley Railway, located in the parkland of Eltham close to
Diamond Creek, is a fun ride-on miniature railway with plenty to
see during the scenic ride. Just like a real railway system, the
children's ride features railway stock, bridges, shunting yards and
even tunnels.
When: Sundays - 11am to 5pm
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-:- 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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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Maldon Antiques & Collectables Fair
Maldon Antiques & Collectables Fair, now in its third year, has
become one of the most anticipated events for collectors and
antique enthusiasts. Held on the Maldon Football Oval, the fair
offers an enormous range of eclectic items with over 120 stalls
showcasing dealers gathered from across Australia.
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 19 & 20
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-:- Suzuki Night Market
Suzuki Night Market, held weekly at Queen Victoria Market, has
become a summer tradition that offers a great mix of unique
products along with a fantastic atmosphere with a stunning mix of
world food, eclectic wares, bars and even live music stages
showcasing Melbourne's best music.
When: Wednesdays Until March 2
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* SPORT *
-:- Bushrangers vs Blues
The Victorian Bushrangers play in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield
held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the Ryobi One Day
Cup held at Geelong's Skilled Stadium.
Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield - February 18 to 22
Ryobi One Day Cup - February 23
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-:- Super Rugby Season - Round 1
Melbourne Rebels vs Waratahs - Friday February 18 - AAMI Park
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-:- Women's Victorian 72-Hole Stroke Play
Women's Victorian 72-Hole Stroke Play, held at Heidelberg Golf
Club, sees players of any age come together to compete for the Nell
Smithett Trophy. An Australian Women's Ranking Event, the event is
conducted by Golf Victoria and also forms part of the Karrie Webb
Series.
When: February 21 to 24
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-:- Melbourne City Wrestling Championship
Danny Psycho (Champion) vs. Tommy Hellfire (Challenger)
The Thornbury Theatre - Saturday February 19
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-:- Mornington Cup Race Day
Mornington Cup Race Day, one of the largest race meetings outside
of the metropolitan area, draws attendances of up to 18,000 people
and prize money of more than $420,000 on offer for the day, making
the event an exciting must-attend event on the Victorian racing
calendar.
When: Wednesday February 16
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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 15 to 21
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-:- Geelong Multi Sport Festival
Geelong Multi Sport Festival, held along the picturesque Waterfront
of Geelong, features a wide range of sports and activities
appealing to people of all walks of life. Encouraging participation
across all levels of ability and ages, the festival includes a
sport and lifestyle expo and entertainment.
When: Friday to Sunday, February 18 to 20
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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.
Princes Park Race: Wednesday February 16
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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 *
-:- DETECT Metal Detecting - Finding lost jewellery
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-:- Atelier Events - Events with a French touch
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-:- GanEden Landscaping - Specialists in landscaping
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-:- Campbellfield Paintball - Melbourne's newest paintball field
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