What's On this Week | May 14 - May 20

MELBOURNE | Tuesday 14th May to Monday 20th May 2013

This week there's a celebration of African culture with the inaugural Emerge in the West presenting a free day of festivities in Footscray. For a taste of Oriental flare, there's the Japan Festival at Box Hill while further afield in Warburton there's the Nordic Festival entertainment that includes a Viking Camp and market stalls to be pillaged.

For music aficionados, it's time to get into the swing of things again with the return of Stonnington Jazz Festival, and for food lovers there's the High Country Harvest with a large program of events held throughout Victoria's North East.

We also have a great giveaway this week with Double Passes up for grabs for opening night of the upcoming Cuban dance spectacular, Ballet Revolucion!

Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett

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Ballet Revolucion | Ticket Giveaway!!

Ballet Revolucion, returning to Melbourne's Arts Centre after its acclaimed tour in 2011, is an explosive fusion of Ballet, Contemporary dance and modern hip-hop from the undisputed home of dance, Cuba. Featuring a stunning cast of dancers, the show features a live band with hits by Ricky Martin, Shakira, Beyoncé and others.
When: July 17 to 21 - Bookings Advised


Win a Double Pass!!!
OnlyMelbourne has 5 Double Passes to give away for the Opening Night of the spectacular dance extravaganza, Ballet Revolucion.

To go into the draw to win a chance to see the impressive production, email your name, address and contact details with " Ballet Revolucion Giveaway" as the subject line.

To email your entry ---> Click Here to Enter Competition

Note: Only Winners will be notified.

A Jazzy Emergence of Culture

Stonnington Jazz Festival, held at various venues that include Chapel Off Chapel, Malvern Town Hall and Red Bennies, prevents an impressive program of performances from the very best jazz artists this country has to offer with seasoned musicians and new performers covering the broad spectrum of genres in jazz.
When: May 16 to 26



Emerge in the West brings the popular multicultural event of Emerge Festival to Footscray's Nicholson Street with a free day of celebrations that include a massive, feel-good street party welcoming amazing new cultures and talents from local African communities, market stalls, live music, a fashion parade and more.
When: Saturday May 18 - 11am to 5pm



Nordic Festival, held in Warburton, is a celebration of all things Scandinavian with highlights of the festival including a Viking Camp that creates a truly inspiring and educational experience, market stalls offering a variety of food and Nordic products, cinema screenings and artworks by Finnish-Australian artist Satu Kirk.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19



Japan Festival, presented by Japan Club of Victoria and held at Box Hill Town Hall and TAFE, showcases the unique traditions of Japan with performances of traditional dance, drumming, Kendo and more along with exhibits of Ikebana, Bonsai, Model railways and stalls offering foods, ceramics, toys, Kimonos and crafts.
When: Sunday May 19 - 10am to 5pm

Never the Twain, Hopefully

Good Beer Week presents a wide range of events that celebrate quality beer and the people that brew and drink it. With over 140 events that include dinners, masterclasses, showcases and tours, the festival features brewers from all over the world with 115 venues taking part across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
When: May 18 to 26



Law Week, with events taking place in Melbourne and regional Victoria, offers the public fun and informative ways to engage in their law and legal system. Held each year, Courts Open Day is the highlight of Law Week celebrations, when Melbourne's major courts open their doors to the Victorian community.
When: Until Sunday May 19
Courts Open Day: Saturday May 18

Getting There's the Harvest Part

High Country Harvest, held at various venues throughout North East Victoria, invites you to get down-to-earth with the High Country's leading chefs, producers, winemakers and craft brewers in a special behind-the-scenes program of event celebrating the North East's autumn splendour with tours, workshops, dinners and more.
When: May 17 to 26
Also See: Beechworth Harvest Festival Celebration



Great Trentham Spudfest is a free family-friendly celebration of the spirit of the community in Trentham and the potatoes harvested in the area. With a large variety of potatoes grown in the area, the festival features cooking events, games, live music and historical tours of machinery and the Spudhuts, shacks once used by harvesters.
When: Saturday May 18 - 9am to 5pm

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