Melbourne Newsletter No.412

Published: Tue, 11/25/14

What's On this Week | 25 November - 1 December 2014

Dining & Drink | Shopping & Business | Things To Do | What's On

Tuesday 25th November to Monday 1st December 2014

Much of the weekend revolves around the State Election on Saturday. Voting is compulsory so everyone will be out.

Enjoy!
MelB

Free Movie

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Tis' the season for love, laughter and one of the most cherished stories of all time!

Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the sensational Muppets in a magical retelling of a Charles Dickens classic tale.

Summertime Cinema is making its way to parks and gardens with an eclectic program of cinematic masterpieces and classics to enjoy with family and friends.

When: Saturday 6 December | 8pm - Free
Where: Greythorn Park, North Balwyn
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Kids @ Eastland

Meet the Minions, Jorge and Stuart

Come join the fun as Jorge and Stuart, The Minions!

Cost: Free

When: Sunday 30th November | 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Where: Eastland | Near the Customer Service Desk
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Ticket Give-Away

Melbourne Magic Show

Witness the Impossible this Saturday night!

This Saturday night witness Impossible Occurrences, one of Melbourne's most exclusive attractions. Award-winning magician Luke Hocking intrigues and amazes with astounding displays of magic, illusion and mind reading.

Showcased in Melbourne's 5 Star Marriot Hotel, this is an entertainment experience like no other. BOOK NOW!

Best part is we are giving away 5 double passes to this Saturday nights shows! Send your name and email for a chance to WIN a Double Pass. Enter Here

Dinner and show package now available, the perfect Christmas gift!

When: Saturday 29th November 2014 | 7:30 / 9:30pm
Where: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Bookings: Book Online
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One Night Only

Andrew Blanch Live

Spanish Guitar Virtuoso, Andrew Blanch is one of the country's leading young classical guitarists.

He is a regular performer as a soloist and in chamber settings and has performed at prestigious events such as the Canberra International Music Festival and at the Sydney Opera House as a part of the 'Encore' series. Preview

When: Wednesday 10th of December 2014 | One Night Only
Where: St Mary's Church | North Melbourne
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performance

MESSIAH

World Record performance of Handel's MESSIAH

Take Australia's favourite bass-baritone, add a sensational young tenor and international star soprano and contralto, mix with over 100 crack choral and orchestral musicians, a dynamic conductor and world record of 235 performances of Handel's Messiah and you have an unbeatable mix.

That's the recipe for this year's Royal Melbourne Philharmonic blockbuster world record breaking performance of Handel's Messiah, starring internationally acclaimed and New Zealand born bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Rachelle Durkin (principal soprano at the Metropolitan Opera in New York), former principal mezzo from Hamburg State Opera Deborah Humble and Opera Australia's rising star tenor John Longmuir.

When: Sunday 14 December 2014
Where: Melbourne Town Hall
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Theatre

Seance with Dylan Thomas

Seance with Dylan Thomas is a play featuring the memories, stories and works of the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

In honour of Dylan Thomas' Centennial, The Australian Character actor Richard Moss, has written, and will present, a play about a seance, in which a long dead Welsh actor returns to perform, amuse and perhaps enlighten small audiences of around 30 people per performance.

When: 8-14 December 2014
Where: above Grays | South Melbourne
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Christmas Burlesque

Roaring 20's Tease

House of Burlesque and Chasers come together to present Melbourne's Most Marvellously Magnifico Merry Making and Teasiest Xmas Celebration, since 1922.

There will be a line up of fantastic shows Glitz & Glamour. 32 of the hottest Burlesque Starlets will put on a show that will tantalize your senses and tease your carnal instincts.

When: Friday 5th of December 2014
Where: Chasers Nightclub | South Yarra
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Film

Made In Melbourne | Film Festival

Made in Melbourne Film Festival is a showcase for Melbourne filmmakers and films that are 'Made in Melbourne'.

The festival runs over four nights showing the best shorts, features, and high school films.

All local. All Melbourne | Buy Tickets | View 2014 Full Program

When: 27 - 30 November 2014
Bookings: mim.org.au
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New Year's Eve

SS Longroom

This New Year's Eve we're going a little nautical. All aboard the SS Longroom as we see in 2015.

Whether you're a sailor, a mermaid, a pirate or your're searching for Nemo, we're bringing you a night of surprises, entertainment and ship load of NYE fun!

DJ's will be mixing up current hits, plus commercial RnB, house and some old classics as we see in 2015.

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: The Longroom 162-167 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: Call 9663 7226 or book online
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H2oh Docklands

H2oh! Harbourside will explode into an ultimate NYE Party. This exclusive event boasts an impressive main room / dance floor which opens up onto a massive 50 metre balcony under the stars!! - right on the waters edge!!

Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of the spectacular Harbour & Melbourne's City Skyline. What a sublime setting for sipping champagne as the city skyline rises before you & the entertainment unfolds on the lively promenade below.

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014 | 8pm to 3am
Where: Waterfront Venues | Level 1 / 427 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Bookings: Book Online
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Voting is compulsory

Victorian State Election Day

All enrolled Australian citizens over the age of 18, residing in Victoria are expected to vote at their local voting centre, 8am - 6pm.

Look for fete's and sausage sizzles and support your local community.

When: Saturday 29 November 2014 | 8am - 6pm
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Weekend Shopping

Garage Sales

Everyone loves a garage sale! With the election on this weekend, it is the ideal day to check out a few sales on the way to and from your polling station.

No-one loves a garage sale more than Gazza, although we often say his missus loves them more than Gazza does.

As we write this, Gazza already has over 71 garage sales in Victoria this weekend and over 120 Australia wide.

Best Tip: on Saturday morning, visit Gazza's Garage Sales and create your own list of sales to visit. Simply tick the addresses you wish to visit, click PRINT at the bottom and you're off shopping. Even better = it's 100% Free!

When: Every weekend
Where: gazzasgaragesales.com.au
Event Listing: View Victorian Sales..