Melbourne Newsletter No.413

Published: Tue, 12/02/14

What's On this Week | 2 - 8 December 2014

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

Tuesday 2nd December to Monday 8th December 2014

The first newsletter in December always features the very best of Melbourne leading up to Christmas and New Year's Eve.

If you haven't already booked something for New Year's Eve, we have Melbourne's top NYE Parties listed below, but get in now because these parties book out fast.

Enjoy!
MelB

Free Movie

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas takes you to Halloween Town where we meet the king, Jack Skellington. Bored with his Halloween routine, Jack longs to take over Christmas and spread the joy of the season across the world himself - but his antics put Santa and the holiday in jeopardy.

Will Jack bring the end of Christmas as we know it?

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 13 December | 8pm - Free
Where: Central Gardens, Hawthorn
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streetwear up to 90% off

Huge Streetwear Warehouse Sale

Massive streetwear warehouse sale with exclusive US brands from importer direct to the public for the 1st time ever!

Don't miss this first ever opportunity to get these exclusive US streetwear brands direct from the importer.

At up to 90% off retail pricing it's a great chance to grab some bargains before Christmas.

Mention Only Melbourne and receive a further 10% off

When: 5- 14 December 2014
Where: 189-191 Albert Street (entrance off Thomas Street). Brunswick
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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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Car Run

I See Red

JOIN THE RUN in your Aussie car to show your support for a continuation of Aussie car manufacturing.

Run to be led by Brendan Edgerton in his famous bullet the $150 1990 Holden Commodore he drove around the world in 2013.

And also in attendance will be the incredibly rare Holden FX prototype -

THE VERY FIRST HOLDEN EVER MADE IN AUSTRALIA!

When: Sunday 7th December 2014 - 9am
Where: 36 Lonsdale St, Dandenong
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New Year's Eve Events

Mad Hatters Ball

Ladies and Gentlemen, Pop-Up Events presents their much awaited, eagerly anticipated, gloriously spectacular, decadently indulgent...annual Mad Hatters New Year's Eve Ball!!!

Jugglers, Acrobats, Stiltwalkers, Dancers, Songstresses, Unicyclists, Hula-Hoopers, Roving Madmen, Belly Dancers and Pythons...yes, Pythons!

To partake in our celebration of the last day of the year, all you need to do is wear a Hat...any Hat...prizes in the categories of Most Elegant, Most Decadent, Most Funniest and Most Gloriously Politically Incorrect...

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: St Brigid's Parish Hall | Fitzroy North
Bookings: book online
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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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Masquerade @ Harbour Kitchen

Join us @ Harbour Kitchen Docklands for this exciting New Year's Eve party

Great view of Docklands & Southbank Fireworks display
3 waterfront beer gardens & 2 stunning waterfront rooms
The place to be, the place to see, the ultimate party venue

MUSIC: Different DJ's for 2 different rooms, Great selections of music suitable for age 20 to 40+, Leading DJs for the night. Latest Top 40 Remixes, Commercial House, R&B, Electronic, Urban Dance 90's, 80's

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: The Harbour Kitchen & Bar | Victoria Harbour
Bookings: book online
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Tiki Island Party

Ring in the new year on the banks of the Yarra River - Tiki style!

Riverside | Food Huts | Drinks Package | Live Music

Dress code: A touch of tiki!

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: The Wharf Hotel | Docklands
Bookings: book online
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Silvester Nacht at Hophaus

Join us as we enter the world of the mystic Rauhnächte where celebration and commotion will reign under the midnight fireworks.

Enjoy a schnapps on arrival, European biers, premium wines and canapés from 8pm until 1am with our Haus DJ on the decks.

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: Hophaus Bier Bar Grill | Southbank
Bookings: book online
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Four Seasons @ Campari House

Live DJs spinning commercial & house mash-ups across all levels

Rooftop Package
Access to all 4 levels - watch the fireworks from the rooftop!
Ketel One Espresso Martini + 5 hour beverage package with house spirits, beer and wine, plus substantial canapés... yum!

House Package
Access to 3 levels
5 hr beverage package with Pimm's punch, house spirits, beer and wine, plus canapés

Attire: Cocktail with a touch of your favourite season!

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: Campari House | Melbourne
Bookings: book online
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Countdown to 2015

Enjoy a New Year's Eve Countdown Party with music changing to a different decade on the hour starting with 80s music at 8pm finishing with music from today at midnight with matching special priced cocktails.

Join the Melbourne Social Club for New Year's Eve Countdown party at the converted Post Office in Richmond with friendly staff , plenty of atmosphere and outdoor courtyard.

When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: Post Office Bar | Richmond
Bookings: book online
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New Year's Eve | Melbourne

Tatts Expo

The Australian Tattoo & Body Art Expo

The Australian Tattoo & Body Art Expo is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and proudly represents the culture of body ink.

With over 40,000 visitors in 2013 this colourful and exciting expo showcases & promotes the incredible skills the best tattoo artists Australia and the rest of the world have to offer.

When: 5 - 7 December 2014
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Christmas Gift Paradise

The Big Design Market

The Big Design Market is the biggest market of its kind in Australia, bringing together the best of independent Australian and international design over 3 huge days.

The Big Design Market will feature fashion & accessories, homewares & textiles, lifestyle & kids products, stationery & books. This is truly a unique shopping event not to be missed.

The iconic Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne will provide a stunning backdrop for fashion and accessories, homewares and textiles, lifestyle and kids products, stationery and books.

When: 5 - 7 December 2014
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
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