Melbourne Newsletter No.224
Published: Tue, 04/19/11
The complete newsletter is read online at the link below:
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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and
community guide.
This week... it's the long weekend with Easter celebrations and
ANZAC day coming together and there's much fanfare to do with both
as the School Holidays come to an end. The Good Friday Appeal, a
well worthy institution in Victoria, includes the Kid's Day Out
held in Docklands with performances, rides and more raising funds
for the Royal Children's Hospital.
With the Melbourne International Comedy Festival continuing this
week, Bendigo makes its own mark with their Strategem Bendigo
Winemakers Festival along with the Bendigo Easter Festival, an
event that's now in its 141st year. Also further afield, there's
the Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival and Shepparton's Goulburn
Valley Pear Fest for those who'd like a fresh taste of the region's
best produce before it's tinned and barcoded.
As was said, ANZAC Day falls on the Easter Monday this year, so as
many of you no doubt know the public holiday has been designated
for Tuesday April 26. Regardless of the holiday date, I've decided
to make mention of ANZAC Day in this week's newsletter,
commemorating April 25.
As per last year's newsletter, I've again pitched in to tip my hat
to our soldiers both past and present with a poem I wrote several
years ago. Truth be told, the poem itself took me at least seven
years to write. Some might find it trite in the context it holds,
but I sincerely hope not. If anything, my aim in writing it at the
time was to find in it the simple men behind the enormity of what
war brings, yearning for the simple lives they'd left behind. Of
what my own father faced, and what he left behind.
My father is a wonderful, beautiful man who fought in Vietnam, and
for that I will always be proud of him. But I have also seen him
struggle with what was lost in himself in fighting for others. I've
also watched him struggle for words when talking of what he went
through, just as I did for seven years to write a simple poem about
a far from simple subject. And that's why I'll again present the
poem as my own way of giving thought to ANZAC Day, just as I'll no
doubt present the same poem next year when given the chance.
The reality of war is something that leaves us with either too
little to say or too much to say, but more often than not simply
speechless. And that's why we have days like ANZAC Day, when people
young and old can proudly and sincerely stand up and say something,
anything, for those lost for words or those sadly just lost.
-:- ANZAC Day -:-
He dreamt of his wife's garden, with its flowers in the sun,
but when a flower loudly screamed, the dream, it was undone.
He opened up his eyes and knew the battle had begun,
as it had the day before, and would, for many days to come.
He'd buttoned up his collar, when the soldier reached his tent,
he turned his face away and sighed, to hide that he was spent.
With thoughts of flowers in the sun still lingering in his head,
he regained his stone composure, General of the Regiment.
He looked across the field to where the rifles loudly roared,
where men, like broken sticks, lay scattered, twisted by the score.
And something seized the General, and it shook him to the core.
It wasn't fear or anger, it was something tired and worn.
And a soldier, looking pale, with a gash across his head,
reared up upon the General, "What's our orders, Sir?" he said.
The General said, "I don't quite know, but I would like some tea...
"Let's make us some Darjeeling and we'll sit beneath that tree.
"If history looks unfavourably upon the course we'd take,
"be thankful that it's not our book, in that, we have no stake,
"for history's written not today, but in the days to come,
"I'd rather be a footnote in the tragic things we've done.
"But if they would remember me as one who loved his tea,
"then let my name be known to all, for that is what I'll be.
"I'd rather spill the sugar than the blood when all is done...
"But none the less be careful, as you pass that sugar, son."
ANZAC Day - Saturday April 25
ANZAC Day Public Holiday: Tuesday April 26
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Here are highlights from the latest newsletter.
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* EASTER FESTIVALS & EVENTS *
-:- Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal
Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal brings together people
from all parts of the community to raise money for the Royal
Children's Hospital to help ensure that children with
life-threatening diseases get the best possible medical care. Along
with Channel 7's Live Telethon, there are many ways to donate with
special events held throughout Victoria.
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-:- KIDS Big Day Out
KIDS Big Day Out, held on the concourse at Etihad Stadium as part
of the Good Friday Appeal, features Scooby Doo along with his
friends Shaggy, Fred and Daphne in a live show. With other
performers on the day, including The Kazoos, there'll also be great
rides at $2 with all the proceeds going to the Good Friday Appeal.
When: Friday April 22 - 10 to 4pm
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-:- Bendigo Easter Festival
Bendigo Easter Festival, now in its 141st year, offers three days
of activities that celebrate not only Easter, but also the rich
Chinese heritage of Bendigo. Highlights include a massive Easter
Egg Hunt, stage shows, a Gala Parade and the annual appearance of
Sun Loong, the world's longest Imperial dragon.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 22 to 24
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-:- Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival
Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival, a popular annual event in
regional Victoria, offers events for all ages with a Grand Parade
and live music with performances and busking on the streets. The
festival also includes market stalls, carnival rides, kids'
activities and an Easter Egg with the Easter Bunny.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 22 to 24
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-:- New Life Easter Festival
New Life Easter Festival, taking place at Roxburgh Homestead
Primary School, celebrates Easter with a morning church service
that's followed by a great range of attractions for the whole
family with a jumping castle, face painting, an animal farm and
live music, an Easter egg hunt and a sausage sizzle.
When: Sunday April 24 - 1pm to 4pm
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* SPECIAL EVENTS *
-:- Tarra Festival
Tarra Festival embodies the community spirit of Yarram in Gippsland
with a celebration of its history, showcasing all that this rural
township offers. One of Gippsland's most popular events, highlights
include the Combined Services Monster Market and the festival
opening day with music and children's activities.
When: Friday to Monday, April 22 to 25
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-:- Eucalypt Festival
Eucalypt Festival, held Cranbourne's Royal Botanic Garden
celebrates Australia's iconic plant with a program of events held
across Easter weekend. With themes held each day, the festival
features live music, animal displays, performers, face painting,
fun walks, workshops, garden tours and children's activities.
When: Saturday to Monday, April 23 to 25
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-:- Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival returns with a great
program of performances by some of the best and newest entertainers
from Australia and overseas. With shows for people of all ages held
at various venues in Melbourne, the festival offers comedy, circus,
burlesque theatre and more.
When: March 30 to April 24
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-:- Melbourne Leather Pride
Melbourne Leather Pride, one of the biggest and most anticipated
events on Melbourne's queer calendar, is an adult only festival
that offers a program for the more robust and adventurous of
Melbourne's gay community with visual arts and literary events,
workshops, seminars and adult party nights at various venues.
When: April 8 to 26
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-:- Steam to Surf
Steam to Surf, the theme of this year's National Trust Heritage
Festival, offers a vibrant and diverse celebration of Victoria's
rich history, be it natural, cultural or indigenous. With special
events held across Victoria, the program features numerous
activities associated with water, steam and surf.
When: April 8 to May 8
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* FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS *
-:- Goulburn Valley Pear Fest
Goulburn Valley Pear Fest, held at Shepparton Showgrounds,
celebrates the produce the region is renowned for. Hosted by
celebrity chef Janelle Bloom, the festival will showcase the rich
traditions of Australian pears with cooking cometitions for adults
and kids, stalls, tastings and even circus workshops.
When: Saturday April 23
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-:- Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival
Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival, held at Castlemaine
Botanical Gardens, showcases wines from Bendigo's gold-bearing
soils with a acelebration that includes live music performances, a
wide variety of food stalls, dancing and kid's performer Tim Tim
leading the popular Easter Egg Hunt on the day.
When: Sunday April 24
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* FILM FESTIVALS *
-:- La Mirada Film Festival
La Mirada Film Festival, held at ACMI Cinemas, showcases a diverse
mix of the finest cinema from Spain and Latin America. With
screenings of films that range from classics to recent releases,
the festival is the only film festival in the world co-programmed
by highly acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar.
When: April 14 to 26
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* MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS *
-:- Beats Under 18's Festival
Beats Under 18's Festival, taking place at Luna Park, is hosted by
Melbourne's own hype man MC Surreal and features special guests
including YouTube's funniest men
Superwog and Mychonny. With entry including unlimited rides,
performers also include Melbourne finest DJ's and Beatboxing.
When: Wednesday April 20 - 6.30pm to 11.30pm
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-:- ANZAC Day Music Festival
ANZAC Day Music Festival offers a fun filled afternoon for people
of all ages, held at Morning Star Estate in Mount Eliza. With a
line-up of musicians that includes James Reyne and his band
performing, there will also be children's rides, reptiles, farm
animals and some of the best food and wine on the peninsula.
When: Monday April 25
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-:- Creamfields Festival
Creamfields Festival, the iconic international dance music festival
made its Australian debut last year to great success, returns to
Melbourne Showgrounds with a bigger and better line-up of DJs and
performers that features the ground-breaking Deadmau5, Skrillex,
Chuckie, Simon Patterson and other guests.
When: Monday April 25
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-:- St Kilda Busking Festival
St Kilda Busking Festival offers a fantastic look at the colourful
entertainment that's on offer from Melbourne's best hidden artists.
With fun performances held on Sundays between 1pm and 4 pm, the
free entertainment offers colourful, bizarre and hilarious
entertainment for the whole family.
When: Sundays, April 24 to May 8 - St Kilda Sea Baths
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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 HIGHLIGHTS*
Check out our School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do
with the kids during the Autumn and Easter Holidays running from
April 9 to 26. 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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-:- BABBA Kids Show
BABBA Kids Show, held at Croxton Park Hotel, is a not to be missed
experience for kids of all ages. With all the excitement a live
show can deliver, come join Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida with
their fabulous band, light show and costumes, as they perform the
very best of ABBA's amazing songs.
When: Thursday April 21
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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 two public runs
during the Autumn School Holidays, offering a chance for children
to ride their wonderful miniature railway along a track that winds
through the picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park.
When: Friday April 22
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* SPECIAL OFFERS *
-:- Bendigo Bank's Generation Green
Bendigo Bank and Carbon Down are joining forces to encourage
environmental sustainability initiatives in Victorian businesses
and organisations, and with many ways to save energy you can tell
them what your organisation has done to save energy and win $10,000
to lower energy use even further!
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-:- Target's Easter Happyland Catalogue
Target's Easter Happyland Catalogue, available to view online,
offers some great bargains for this Easter with fantastic bargains
on chocolate eggs, bunnies and gifts along with discounts also
offered on a range of goods including DVDs, Clothing and much more
to celebrate the Easter holidays.
-- Ends April 19 --
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* EXHIBITIONS *
-:- Evolution Exhibition
Evolution Exhibition, held at Signal, Melbourne's first arts studio
dedicated to people aged 13 to 20, showcases the works of
participants of the recent Evolution program, which gave the chance
for young people to work with Melbourne artist Clare McCracken over
a nine week period, expanding their talents.
When: Sunday April 17 - Midday to 3pm
Opening Night: Saturday April 16 - 7pm
Artist Screenings Shown After Dark: April 16 to 21
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-:- Intangible Architecture
Intangible Architecture, showing at RMIT Gallery in Swanston
Street, is an exhibition by Munich-based Sydney architect and
artist, Ainslie Murray. The featured works on display offer a new
way of understanding architectural space and the way we move in it,
relying on absence over presence.
When: Until May 28
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-:- My People, Culture and Country
My People, Culture and Country, presented at Melbourne Museum's
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, explores themes of people,
place and culture through objects, artworks, photographs and
documents drawn from the museum collection and selected by seven
Koorie students from the Hume Region.
When: Until June 25
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-:- Rock and Rolescapes
Rock and Rolescapes, showing at Montsalvat in Eltham, is an
exhibition of works by F. Alexander Jenkins. A continuation of the
series, "Against the Odds and Other Philosophies", these paintings
again use colour with texture to emphasise the intrinsic beauty of
geological formations and phenomena.
When: Until May 1
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-:- Makeready Readymades
Makeready Readymades, held at Lamington Drives in Collingwood, is
the much anticipated solo exhibition of Stuart Geddes. The
exhibition features a collection of make-ready print sheets - used
by printers to make-ready their ink consistency for printing - that
Stuart has been amassing for several years.
When: Until April 30 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
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-:- Sounding
Sounding, presented at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne, is an
exhibition by Sue Pedley, an artist who makes connections between
people, places and objects with works that are inspired the act of
Sounding, a way of probing the environment by sending out a signal
and receiving information in return.
When: Until May 1 - Closed Mondays
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-:- Karel Martens
Karel Martens, artistic director of OASE, Journal for Architecture,
will be the focus of an exhibition at Caulfield's Monash
University. Recently celebrating its 25th year, the success of OASE
as a now International publication is in part due to Martens
refined graphic statement and experimental typography.
When: April 6 to 21 - Closed Sundays
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-:- Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun, presented by Melbourne Museum, will for the first time
in Australia's history see this record-breaking exhibition visit
Melbourne for its only Australian stop before the Egyptian
treasures, which include Tutankhamun's golden canopic coffinette,
are returned to their home in Cairo.
When: Opens April 8
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-:- Andrea Higgins and Elizabeth Dobrilla
Andrea Higgins and Elizabeth Dobrilla will be exhibiting at St
Kilda's Obscura Gallery with Higgins' series, Memento Mori,
investigating aspects of family heritage through two series of
archival photogram images. Dobrilla's works explore the unique
perception of symbols and icons she developed whilst in Japan.
When: Until April 25 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- Creativity Unlocked
Creativity Unlocked, held at Hawthorn Town Hall Gallery, is an
exhibition organised by the Victorian Branch of the Mosaic
Association of Australia and New Zealand. Mosaic artists were
invited to submit works based on the challenging theme of including
a lock and a key, creating thought provoking pieces.
When: Until May 1
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-:- Melbourne Cityscapes
Melbourne Cityscapes, presented at Michaels Photographic Gallery in
Elizabeth Street, showcases a unique perspective of Melbourne as
seen through the lens of Joshua Papp. New Zealand born, Papp uses a
range of cameras and techniques to capture the streets, historic
arcades and hidden laneways of Melbourne.
When: Until May 2
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-:- New York Found
New York Found, an exhibition held at Carlton's Steps Gallery,
features new works by Marco Luccio, known for his striking
cityscapes. Based on the unusual and fascinating artefacts from the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Luccio's new work delves beyond New
York City's hallmark monumental architecture.
When: April 2 to May 1 - Closed Mondays
Free Artist Talk: Sunday April 17 - Bookings Required
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-:- Parole Viaggiante
Parole Viaggiante, held at Ringwood's Maroondah Art Gallery, is an
exhibition of selected works from the Travelling Words series by
the artist, Angela Cavalieri. Bringing together key works, the
pieces show Cavalieri's ongoing exploration of the relationship
between language, cultural memory and subjectivity.
When: April 1 to May 14
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-:- Studio 12
Studio 12, a collective of recognised and award winning Mornington
Peninsula Artists, will be an exhibition of fine art works At the
Strand Village Centre in Mount Eliza. Displaying traditional and
contemporary works in oils, pastels, acrylics and watercolours,
featured artists include Angela Russo and Richard Campbell.
When: April 1 to 30
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-:- Mannequin
Mannequin, held at Como Historic House in South Yarra, is an
exhibition that tells the story of Melbourne's fashion scene in the
1950s and 60s through a vast archive of photographs, newspapers and
magazine spreads, drawn from the private collections of well-known
career models such as Janice Wakely and Diane Masters.
When: April 1 to July 3
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-:- Top Designs
Top Designs, an exhibition held at Melbourne Museum, showcases work
by Victoria's final year secondary school students. With artworks
that span many styles such as furniture, clothing, short films and
photography, the exhibition offers a glimpse of some of tomorrow's
brightest talents.
When: March 26 to July 26
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-:- NEW11
NEW11, held at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in
Southbank, is ACCA's annual commissions exhibition. Ranging in
scale and media, the artworks made by the ten chosen artists for
this year's exhibition question and even negate the physical
properties of their chosen materials.
When: March 12 to May 15 - Tuesdays to Fridays
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-:- Melbourne Athenaeum in Pictures
Melbourne Athenaeum in Pictures, presented at the foyer of the
Athenaeum Theatre, is an exhibition of large black and white images
that show the many changes of one of our most iconic buildings, its
surrounding streetscape, and the organisations and people who've
occupied it since it was built in 1839.
When: Until April 29 - Mondays to Saturdays
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-:- 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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-:- 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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-:- Dreams Come True
Dreams Come True, held at ACMI in Federation Square, showcases over
70 years of Disney animation with an exhibition that features over
600 original artworks, maquettes and animation cells from films
such as Cinderella and the upcoming film Tangled, based on Rapunzel.
When: November 18 to April 26
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* EXPOS, LAUNCHES, OPEN DAYS & LECTURES *
-:- Defending Human Rights in Nepal
Defending Human Rights in Nepal is a special public forum presented
by Peace Brigades International. Held at The Multicultural Hub,
opposite Queen Victoria Market, guest speakers, Dan and Elise
Tillet of PBI France will discuss Nepal's human rights struggle and
what the Australian community can do to help.
When: Wednesday April 20 - 7pm
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-:- Paramedical Skin Institute
Paramedical Skin Institute, located in Spotswood, will be
celebrating their Grand Opening with a weeklong promotion of
offering free gift bags to the first 50 customers. Created to
provide an alternative to traditional surgery with a more natural
approach, complimentary skin and body consultations will also be
offered.
When: April 25 to 29
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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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* CAR SHOWS *
-:- Car Clubs Showcase
Car Clubs Showcase, held at Federation Square, features a different
Car Club every month when car enthusiasts and general public alike
can wander through an amazing array of classic, modern and vintage
cars. This month's event presents the Ford Customline Mainline &
Rod Club of Victoria.
When: Sunday April 24 - 11am to 2:30pm
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* PERFORMANCE *
-:- La Bohème
La Bohème, the latest production by Opera Australia, offers a bold
reworking of Puccini's romance with director, Gale Edwards setting
the classic, and tragic, tale of love in Berlin in the 1920s.
Starring Takesha Meshé Kizart as Mimi and Ji-Min Park as Rodolfo,
performances are held at the Arts Centre.
When: Until May 13
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-:- The Indifferent Revolutionist
The Indifferent Revolutionist, performed at The Owl and the
Pussycat in Richmond, is a play set mostly in an elevator as Russ
finds that Good Friday takes a bad turn when he's trapped in a lift
over the entire Easter break, a predicament that forces him to ask
himself many questions about his life.
When: Until April 24 - Wednesdays to Sundays
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-:- Breast Wishes
Breast Wishes, appearing in Sale, is an uplifting new Australian
musical about life, love, family and silicon, held in support of
the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Four women, a fumbling
boyfriend, a well-meaning husband and a bra-fitter who's seen it
all present a heart-warming journey of laughter and triumph.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, April 20 & 21
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-:- The Business of Murder
The Business of Murder, presented by Heidelberg Theatre Company, is
a classic thriller built on false pretences, twisted games and
shock surprises as three people are brought together for what
appears to be legitimate reasons, only to learn there is nothing
legitimate about Mr Stone, who sought them out.
When: April 21 to May 7
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-:- Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago, the classic masterpiece which has become an
outstanding musical, will be appearing at performed at Her
Majesty's Theatre. With a story that's at once epic and personal,
funny and heartbreaking, impetuously romantic and bitingly
political, it stars the internationally renowned Anthony Warlow.
When: Until May 22
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-:- In The Next Room or the vibrator play
In The Next Room or the vibrator play, performed by Melbourne
Theatre Company in Southbank, is Sarah Ruhl's comedy about a
doctor's modern method for treating hysteria and the intrigue it
raises with his wife when she realises the sexual benefits that
come with the treatment might do well for women in general.
When: April 7 to May 21 - Mondays to Saturdays
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-:- I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell
I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell, presented by Geelong Repertory Theatre
Company, is Irish Playwright, Bernard Farrell's parody of American
group psychotherapy. Written in 1979, long before the likes of Dr
Phil, the play follows an encounter group's journey of
self-discovery through honest confrontation and group hugs.
When: April 8 to 30 - Various Dates
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-:- ROCK OF AGES
ROCK OF AGES, held at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, is a hilarious,
feel-good love story set in 1987 when a small-town girl meets a
big-city dreamer in L.A.'s most legendary rock club. Told through
music of the era, the comedy includes hits such as 'Don't Stop
Believin', 'The Final Countdown' and other classics.
When: March 22 to June 30
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Book Now --> http://goo.gl/Ziah1
-:- 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 May 1
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=23249
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/EN96e
* CLASSICAL, CHORAL & RECITALS *
-:- Ensemble Liaison
Ensemble Liaison, recently named Esemble in Residence at Monash
University, will present a concert at Melbourne Recital Centre
featuring the drumming artistry of David Jones with Balkan folk
dances and other works by Joplin, Piazzolla and Shostakovich.
They'll also be joined by Roger Jonsson on violin.
When: Wednesday April 20 - 7pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=16449
* BURLESQUE, CABARET & DANCE *
-:- Toxic Waste
Toxic Waste, performed at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne by
Eleni Avraam, is a gut-wrenchingly funny one-woman cabaret show...
featuring two women. The performance takes a surprising look at
both sides of a (perverse) relationship with one man and no holds
barred.
When: Thursday to Sunday, April 21 to 24
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29692
-:- Beautifully Imperfect
Beautifully Imperfect, presented by National Institute of Circus
Arts in Prahran, is a performance by NICA's final year circus
artists. Collaborating with performers and trainers from China's
acclaimed Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, the breathtaking production
explores the tension between our desires and reality.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, April 19 & 20
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29854
-:- Ali McGregors Late-Night Variety-Nite Night
Ali McGregors Late-Night Variety-Nite Night, held at The Famous
Spiegeltent currently at the Arts Centre, celebrates its fifth year
in the venue it was made for as Ali McGregor hosts a variety of
comedians, cabaret, burlesque and specialty acts alongside her
long-suffering butler Saxon MacAlistair.
When: Until April 23
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* ENTERTAINMENT *
-:- The Good Scissors
The Good Scissors will be performing at the John Curtin Hotel in
Carlton. With infectious melodies to their style of indie rock,
they'll be supported on the night by Goodbyemotel, who'll be
heading overseas soon, along with Ben Thomas of Kanvas Grey
performing solo and acoustically.
When: Saturday April 23 - 9pm to Midnight
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=30033
-:- Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, celebrated poet, artist, singer, writer, actor and radio
announcer, will be performing at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. With
a string of albums and songs that have made him one of the most
revered performers and songwriters, he'll be supported by
Australia's own iconic musician, Paul Kelly for the concerts.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, April 20 & 21
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=15783
-:- Buffy Sainte-Marie
Buffy Sainte-Marie will be appearing at The National Theatre in St
Kilda, supported by Kev Carmody. With songs that have been covered
by the likes of Chet Atkins, Elvis Presley and Barbra Streisand,
her career as an Academy Award winning singer songwriter has
spanned genres, continents and generations.
When: Wednesday April 20 - 8pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17402
-:- Fantine
Fantine, a performer whose musical style reflects her cultural
diversity, having lived in Russia, the Dominican Republic and now
Perth, will perform at Northcote Social Club to showcase her debut
single, Rubberoom. Her music is a fusion of indie, electro soul
that compliments the natural timbre in her voice.
When: Wednesday April 20 - Doors Open 7:30pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29574
-:- KRE-ATIV Open Mic Night
KRE-ATIV Open Mic Night, held at Melbourne's 24 Moons, is an Open
Mic Night with a difference. Located in the arts focused venue,
performance nights are welcome to not just Muso's, but also
Comedians, Short film producers, Animators, Visual Performance
Artists, Poets and more.
When: Every Wednesday - 8pm til Late
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29910
-:- Little Bushman
Little Bushman, led by Warren Maxwell of Trinity Roots and formally
Fat Freddys Drop, will be performing at the East Brunswick Club.
With contemporary, adventurous blues and intelligent lyrics, the
four piece New Zealand band will be supported by soulful
blues-roots band, The Widowbirds on the night.
When: Friday April 22
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=18909
* COMEDY & MAGIC *
-:- Pieces of Mind
Pieces of Mind, performed at South Melbourne's Butterfly Club, is
the newest show by former psychology student turned entertainer,
Simon Taylor. With an insight into how to trick yourself into
feeling happier, the show blends his studies in psychology with
illusion as he addresses life's puzzles.
When: Until April 24 - Tuesdays to Sundays
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29696
-:- 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 April 20 - 8:30pm Til Late
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27061
-:- The Hardest Word
The Hardest Word, held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, is a
performance by Ava Vidal, a cool and composed performer whose
intriguing past has seen her take on the roles of a teenage Mum and
a prison officer. The edgy British comedian's solo show examines
why she finds apologising so difficult.
When: Until April 23
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29433
-:- Carl Barron
Carl Barron, one of Australia's quirkiest comedians, returns to the
stage with his new show, A One Ended Stick. Taking a different tact
to his previous shows, Carl's new performance comprises monologue,
stand-up and music as he explores stories about Troy, worms, ants,
acid, and also simply being Carl Barron.
When: April 12 to 24 & May 6 - Various Dates
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=16332
-:- The Big HOO-HAA!
The Big HOO-HAA! a successful show that began in Perth and helped
launch the careers of the likes of Tim Minchin and Claire Hooper,
returns for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the
Order of Melbourne in Swanston Street with its unique brand of
improvised comedy and manic satire.
When: March 30 to April 23
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=24531
-:- The Very Big Laugh Out
The Very Big Laugh Out, presented as part of the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival, is a free series of events that run
from City Square to Federation Square and along the Yarra Precinct,
bringing the streets alive with a string of local and international
acts and even a flash mob of free workshops.
When: March 31 to April 24
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29055
-:- Mark Watson
Mark Watson, author, commentator, Australia-phile and one of
Britain's most successful stand-ups, returns for the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival with his most personal and critically
acclaimed show to date, casting modern social snarls with the aid
of an unusually verbose PowerPoint screen.
When: March 31 to April 24 (Except Mondays)
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29478
* CINEMA *
-:- Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies
Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies, screening at IMAX Cinema,
explores the mysterious world of ancient Egypt. Offering a taste of
the wonders held in the upcoming exhibition, Tutankhamun and the
Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the film re-enacts the discovery of a
cache of forty mummies.
When: Various Dates & Times
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27528
-:- Tutankhamun Exhibition - Opens April 8
Book Now --> http://goo.gl/OC5kJ
* MELBOURNE FOR KIDS *
-:- Kiss for Kids
Kiss for Kids, a performance held at Doncaster's Shoppingtown
Hotel, brings exciting school holiday entertainment with a
rock'n'roll show live on stage as Kisstroyer, Australia's hottest
Kiss tribute show, capture the thrilling stage presence of the
iconic band with a meet and greet held after the show.
When: Wednesday April 20 - Doors Open 10am
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=22191
-:- List Operators for Kids do Compooters: Wig-i-pedia!
List Operators for Kids do Compooters: Wig-i-pedia! is the latest
show by List Operators, named best kids comedy at Edinburgh Fringe
by BBC Scotland. A show for kids, adults and robots, the
award-winning duo explore the cyberspace, interweb thingo, myface,
spacebook, lolz and fartificial intelliegence.
When: April 2 to 24 - Various Dates
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29480
-:- Wild Things: Animals on Stage
Wild Things: Animals on Stage, an exciting new exhibition
especially for kids and families at the Arts Centre, brings
together an unruly menagerie of animals drawn from the wild and
woolly world of our most famous animal 'actors', from Alice's mock
turtle to Ossie Ostrich, Gulliver's Eagle and Sir Lancelot's horse.
When: Until June 5
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29308
-:- Dinosaurs Alive!
Dinosaurs Alive! is an exciting, new interactive exhibition that
will be held at Waterfront City Piazza in Docklands. Featuring
life-like robotic moving dinosaurs who ruled the earth for more
than 160 million years, the exhibition is set in a spectacular
1,200 square metre indoor forest-themed area.
When: March 12 to May 8
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29273
-:- Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge
Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge encourages all Victorian
primary and secondary students to take the challenge and share
their love of reading with family, friends and classmates. By
reading a required number of books, entrants receive a certificate
and congratulations published in The Age.
When: Entries Closes September 16
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=13065
-:- 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
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=16000
-:- Diamond Valley Railway
Diamond Valley Railway, located in the parkland of Eltham close to
Diamond Creek, is a fun ride-on miniature railway with plenty to
see during the scenic ride. Just like a real railway system, the
children's ride features railway stock, bridges, shunting yards and
even tunnels.
When: Sundays - 11am to 5pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=4991
-:- Moscow Circus
Moscow Circus, featuring renowned Russian performers together with
exclusive International Guest acts from around the world, will be
appearing at St Kilda. With sensational death defying acts,
highlights include The Wheel of Death and the Four Daredevil
Motorbike's in the splitting 'Globe of Death'.
When: Until April 26 - St Kilda - Various Dates
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17099
-:- Silvers Grand Magic Circus
Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances at Airport
West's Westfield Shopping Centre. 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 May 1 - Airport West - Various Dates
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=19326
-:- Perry Bros Circus
Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in
Rowville, offering quality entertainment to please the entire
family. With wirewalkers, Jugglers, Whip crackers, balancing acts
and more the circus also features performing ponies and camels
along with their very funny clowns.
When: Until April 25 - Rowville
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=22197
* WINING & DINING *
-:- FREE Meal & Beer for ANZAC's
To honour those who have fought for our nation, participating
restaurants in the Docklands, such as BlueFire Churrascaria Grill,
James Squire Hotel and Mecca Bah, are offering a FREE meal and beer
to all returned servicemen and women when dining with their
families.
When: Monday & Tuesday, April 25 & 26
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* MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS *
-:- Bendigo Easter Antique Fair
Bendigo Easter Antique Fair, held at Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre
as part of Bendigo Easter Festival, is the second largest Antique
Fair in Australia with 32 dealers from all over Australia under one
roof offering antique furniture, jewellery, porcelain, bronzes,
military and oriental items and much more.
When: Saturday to Tuesday, April 22 to 25 - $8 Entry
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=17694
-:- Redox Jewellery Market
Redox Jewellery Market is a unique concept; showcasing the work of
talented Victorian jewellery and metal artists who work with a
range of contemporary materials. Located in Geelong, all sculpture
and jewellery is designed and handcrafted by the artist to produce
both high quality and distinctive pieces.
When: Sunday April 24 - 10am to 4pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=29827
* SPORT *
-:- AFL Premiership | Round 5
Carlton vs Adelaide - Saturday April 23 - Etihad Stadium
Nth Melb vs Richmond - Sunday April 24 - Etihad Stadium
Essendon vs Collingwood - Monday April 25 - MCG
Hawthorn vs Geelong - Tuesday April 26 - MCG
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=5843
-:- NRL Premiership | Round 7
Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors - Monday April 25 - AAMI
Park
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=19682
-:- ANZ Championships | Round 11
Melbourne Vixens v Central Pulse - Saturday April 23 - Hisense Arena
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=6223
-:- Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival
Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival, held at Bells Beach in
Torquay, will this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of the
Bells Beach Easter Rally and the Rip Curl Pro. Bringing together
the world's best male and female surfers to Victoria, the features
program features parties, performances and other activities.
When: April 19 to 30
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28683
-:- Softball Easter Carnivals
Waverley Easter Carnival - April 22 to 25 - Jells Park, Glen
Waverley
Dandenong Easter Challenge - April 23 to 25 - Police Paddocks,
Dandenong
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=28555
-:- Easter Nationals at Calder Park
Easter Nationals at Calder Park brings Legal Off Street Drag Racing
with the event open to the public. Now to be held as a regular
meet, the points round from the Easter event will be carried over
to the next major event in November. With entries accepted online,
entries will be capped at 200.
When: Saturday April 23 - Gates Open 4pm
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=13646
-:- Join IASbet for $100 in FREE Bets
IASbet is Australia's premier online betting agency, offering
better odds than TAB for Horse Racing and Sports Betting both in
Australia and overseas. An easy way to take a punt on any one of
the many races held over the long weekend, you can even receive
$100 in FREE bets when you join IASbet online.
--> http://goo.gl/2rSVP
-:- Easter Cup Race Day
Easter Cup Race Day, held at Caulfield Racecourse, offers great
racing action for the adults while also presenting a great day of
fun for kids with Pony Rides, Animal Farm, 3 in 1 Sports Arena,
Face Painting, roving performers and Camp Australia Activities
along with Easter Bonnet Making and Easter Egg Hunts.
When: Saturday April 23 - Gates Open 10:30am
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=27527
-:- Anzac Day Raceday
Anzac Day Raceday, held at Flemington Racecourse, features an
eight-race program highlighted by the running of the $201,500 VRC
St. Leger. A tribute to the courageous men and women who have
served our nation, the day includes a moving Mounting Yard ceremony
and ANZAC Ceremonial Ritual service.
When: Monday April 25
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=24422
-:- Stawell Gift
Stawell Gift, an event presented since 1878 by the Stawell Athletic
Club, is an action-packed carnival of fashion, fun and music held
each year over the Easter weekend before it culminates in the
Stawell Gift, Australia's oldest and richest short distance running
race. Highlights include the Stawell Regional Health Family Day.
When: Friday to Monday, April 22 to 25
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* WELCOME *
-:- The Fleece Hotel - A unique pub in South Melbourne
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=30021
-:- Koru Dance Studio - Offering a range of Ballet Classes
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=30013
-:- 4C's Crisis Relief Centre - Social Assistance in Cardinia Shire
--> http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=30004
-:- Crafty Stress Management - Using crafts as relaxation
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