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Hunter Barn Concert Markets |
| Venue: | Hunter Barn Markets |
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| Date: | 'Weekends: Saturday 19th November - Sunday 11th December' |
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| Time: | Saturday (10:00am - 5:00pm) Sunday (9:00am - 5:00pm) |
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| Booking: | Hunterbarnmarkets.com.au |
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The Hunter Barn Markets are set to kick off the 2011 concert season, coinciding with Dolly Parton's performances on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November 2011 with an array of gourmet food, local produce, arts & crafts, entertainment, garden bar and music in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country.
Coinciding with major concert events in the Hunter Valley area, the markets aim to provide a place for visitors to the area, to relax and be entertained, have a shop, eat some great food, entertain the kids or just relax amongst the vineyards.
Situated in the heart of the wine region on Broke Rd Pokolbin, the Hunter Barn Markets are within walking distance of Hope Estate, the venue hosting concerts for Dolly Parton, Elton John & Sade. |
Our Living Climate |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1) |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $13, Concession $4 and Children (3-16 year) $3.50 (includes admission to Scienceworks) |
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| Booking: | Museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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Experience a dramatic and different way of looking at climate and climate change in the latest Planetarium show.
A visually spectacular story unfolds on a global scale, revealing how climate first evolved and how it has been endlessly transformed by weather patterns, Ice Ages and the appearance of new life forms. |
Tim Burton: The Exhibition |
| Venue: | ACMI in the Southern Hemishphere |
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| Date: | '24 June to 10 October 2010 ' |
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Caribbean Callaloo: Mixing it up in Victoria |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'Until 6 March 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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Like the traditional Caribbean Callaloo soup, a unique mix of spices, vegetables, meat and herbs, the Caribbean community is a wonderfully diverse mix of races and cultures. Caribbean Callaloo: Mixing it up in Victoria explores the cultures and experiences within Victoria's small but vibrant Caribbean community. Visitors can discover the cultural significance of a range of Caribbean themes, including food, cricket, music and carnival.
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Explore-a-saurus |
| Venue: | Scienceworks: 2 Booker St, Spotswood. |
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| Date: | 'June, 2011' |
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| The exhibition Explore-a-saurus will also feature animatronic versions of a number of dinosaurs including Stegosaurus, Muttaburrasaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex. |
Dolphins and Whales 3D |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens |
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| Date: | '9 September, 2010' |
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| Fee: | $17.50 adults, $14.00 concession, $12.50 child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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| Booking: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au |
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World famous ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau and filmmakers the Mantello Brothers invite audiences to experience their latest stunning underwater 3D film: Dolphins and Whales 3D, opening on 9 September at IMAX Melbourne Museum.
"Dolphins and Whales 3D will immerse viewers in the lives of small and giant cetaceans as they interact socially, play, communicate, feed, breed, migrate and fight for their survival," said Jean-Jacques and Francois Mantello, the film's director and producer. "It also delivers a powerful message in favour of the protection of these tribes while they are facing the greatest challenge of all - to survive the destruction of their habitat and depletion of food resources." |
Alice in Wonderland |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens |
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| Date: | 'From 4 March, 2010' |
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| Fee: | $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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| Booking: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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Tim Burton fans can see his latest fantasy adventure on the biggest 3D screen in the southern hemisphere when Alice In Wonderland comes to IMAX Melbourne Museum on 4 March, 2010.
Visionary filmmaker Tim Burton has put his distinctive touch on the combination live-action and performance capture version of Lewis Carroll's classic tale Alice in Wonderland.
Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Australian Mia Wasikowska as 19 year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, re-uniting with her childhood friends - the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat and of course the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror.
The all-star cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Crispin Glover. |
It Happened One Night |
| Date: | 'Thursday 19th and 22nd of May' |
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| Time: | Thursday (7pm) and Sunday (3pm) |
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Director Frank Capra and screenwriter Robert Riskin reworked a short story from an issue of Cosmopolitan to make their .little picture. for Columbia Studios. Working at a brisk pace from a script about a spoiled brat heiress on the run who meets a .fresh guy. reporter on a night bus to New York, Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.s irrepressible chemistry lit up the screen. They have the time of their lives volleying insults .til their characters succumb to their inevitable romantic fate.
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Kid's Flicks |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Booking: | 03 8663 2583 |
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Tim Burton's Corpse Bride PG
Sun 5 Sep 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Sun 12 Sep 10.30am & 1pm
Tim Burton's endearingly oddball sensibility is fully expressed in this stop-motion feature film. When Victor accidentally proposes to a not-quite-alive woman, she says 'yes' and promptly spirits him off to the underworld.
Eleanor's Secret G
Mon 6 Sep - Mon 4 Oct
35 sessions
Aunt Eleanor bequeaths six-year-old Nat her library of books. There's just one catch: Nat can't read. At night, however, the fairytale characters in the books - including Alice and Captain Hook - come to life from the pages to warn Nat that unless he learns to read they may disappear forever! |
TUTANKHAMEN IS EXTENDING OPENING HOURS FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum |
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| Date: | '2-17 July 2011' |
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| Time: | 8.00am - 8.00pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8.00am - 10.00pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8.30am -8.00pm Sundays |
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| Fee: | Adults from $29.50 Children from $17.50 Concessions from $26.50 Family 4 Pack (2 adults & 2 children) from $80.00 |
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| Booking: | TICKETS ON SALE FOR SESSIONS UNTIL 16 OCTOBER 2011 (exhibition runs until 6 November 2011) kingtutmelbourne.com.au or telephone Ticketek 132 849 More information is available at kingtutmelbourne.com.au |
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With the school holidays around the corner, Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at Melbourne Museum has announced new extended hours for the exhibition from 2-17 July to accommodate demand.
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Wright Engine - Centenary of flight in Australia display |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'From 18 March 2010 ' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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See the engine from the first powered aeroplane to fly in Australia. The plane was a Wright Model A, designed by Orville Wright of the Wright brothers. Piloted by English racing driver Colin Defries and named 'The Stella' after Defries' wife, the plane flew about 100 yards (91m) on 9 December 1909. The flight was witnessed and reported by several reliable sources, but was not officially recognized and the first flight trophy was awarded to Harry Houdini (Ehrich Weiss) in 1910. This engine is one of the most significant aeronautical artefacts in Museum Victoria's collection.
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KIDS TO ZOOM INTO FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT WESTFIELD CHATSWOOD |
| Venue: | Positioned on Centre Court on Level 3 of the Westfield Chatswood centre |
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| Date: | 'Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July ' |
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| Time: | 11am-2pm daily |
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| Fee: | No Charge |
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| Junior revheads are in for a 'wheely' good time during the final week of the winter school holidays, when Westfield Chatswood will celebrate the release of Disney Pixar's 'Cars 2' in 3D by installing a FREE Doc Hudson's Driver Training Track in-centre! |
Jack Osbourne: No Limits S2 |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Monday 27 December' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| Over the past four years, Jack Osbourne has climbed the vertical kilometre of El Capitan, fought physical bouts in Thailand and India, jumped off the world's highest bungee platform and taken on the most gruelling endurance race in the world. Now, he faces his toughest, most extreme, most arduous set of endurance challenges and adrenaline hits yet - and he'll be taking a cast of his well-known friends along too. (6 x 1hr) |
ArtPlay Winter |
| Venue: | ArtPlay Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'From 30th of June' |
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| Booking: | Artplay.com.au |
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Keep an eye out for unreal beasts this winter!
Unicorns, unreal beasts and curious legends will take over ArtPlay this winter when a fantastic new program fires up from 30th June.
Children can hear the story of the mythical unicorn, learn the art of storytelling, go behind the scenes of a live radio play or help create the ArtPlay bestiary alphabet.
With an exciting and curious program, ArtPlay is sure to offer something for everyone this winter. |
Live in the Studio: Ladies on the Tube |
| Date: | 'Thursday 19th of May' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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World's Biggest Meatball Marathon |
| Venue: | IKEA: 634/726 Princes Highway, Tempe NSW |
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| Date: | '3rd - 6th November, 2011' |
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American Express Festival of Potential |
| Venue: | Palm Grove, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'Friday 3 and Saturday 4 December, 2010' |
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| Time: | 8am-8pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Booking: | Facebook.com/americanexpressaustralia |
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| Young and old are invited to come on down and learn a new skill at the Festival, such as learning to dance like a Hip-Hop star with The Sydney Dance Company, clown around with the Sydney Trapeze School, take part in a world drumming workshop with Drum Beats or unleash their inner artist by painting and sketching at workshops hosted by professional artists from the Mind Gallery. |
West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '12 November 2010 to 29 May 2011' |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, children and concession FREE |
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| West Africa: Rhythm and Spirit features a collection of objects, photographs and film footage amassed by Joel A. and Patricia H. Vanderburg between 1964 and 1975 that provides a window into the life of 28 different contemporary West African cultures, primarily located in Nigeria and Ghana. The exhibition explores the diversity of these cultural groups and the ways in which their identity and creativity is expressed through cultural practices rooted in long-held traditions and beliefs. |
Knox Shopping Centre's School Holiday Activities |
| Venue: | Knox Shopping Centre: Level 1, near MYER |
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| Date: | 'July School Holidays' |
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| Time: | 11am - 2pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Monday 2nd - Friday 6th of July: Olympic Craft Workshop
Monday 9th - Friday 13th of July: Angry Bird Interactive Workshop |
How to Train Your Dragon: An IMAX 3D Experience |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'from the 25 March, 2010' |
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| Time: | Films screen daily from 10.00am |
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| Fee: | $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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| Booking: | For session times visit Imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454 |
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Enter the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons this Easter school holidays in the magical new movie How to Train Your Dragon, screening in stunning IMAX 3D at IMAX Melbourne Museum.
From the studio that brought you all-time favourites Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda comes How to Train Your Dragon: An IMAX 3D Experience, the exciting new animated action comedy based on the book by Cressida Cowell. How to Train Your Dragon: An IMAX 3D Experience tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup's world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges Hiccup and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. The cast includes Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrara, Jonah Hill and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. |
Sports Slurping Time Trials |
| Date: | 'Tuesday 13th, 14th and 15th of April ' |
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| Time: | 11am - 1pm |
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Calling all Slurpers! If you fancy yourself as a record breaker in the skulling stakes then look no further than the world's first Sports Slurping Championship. Slurp Off Time Trial events will take place in major cities right around the country where speedy Australians will be challenged to down a 650ml ice-cold Slurpee in the fastest time possible. World champion ice-cream eater, Pat Bertoletti from the US, will show the crowds how it's done with a live demonstration of his award winning skills - setting a Slurping benchmark for competitors to beat. Come down to race against the clock and have your time recorded by the officials. The winning time will take the coveted title of Sports Slurping Champion.
Sydney: Circular Quay Promenade
Tuesday 13th April
Melbourne: Federation Square
Wednesday 14th April
Brisbane: Queen Street Mall
Thursday 15th April |
Despicable Me |
| Venue: | Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre, The Esplanade, Cotton Tree |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 26 March.' |
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| Time: | From 6pm |
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| Fee: | $8 per person |
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Easter fun @ Eumundi Markets |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi, QLD |
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| Date: | 'April 3' |
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Easter Saturday April 3: Annual Easter treasure hunt from 8am for children visiting Eumundi Markets
Crafty kids visiting Eumundi Markets over the school holidays will also the opportunity to get creative by taking part in kids craft workshops, which will be run each Wednesday and Saturday morning market over the holiday period, starting Saturday 27 March. |
Calling Australia's Top Young Stars of Classical Music |
| Date: | 'May 12 - June 11' |
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| Booking: | Ayo.com.au. |
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Auditions for the Australian Youth Orchestra now open
Auditions are scheduled for every Australian capital city, as well as regional audition centres in Orange, Townsville and Armidale in August and September 2010
To be eligible to apply for the Australian Youth Orchestra's innovative programs, musicians must be between 12 - 30 years old, applications are now open and close June 11. |
Easter Long Weekend |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley Gardens |
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| Date: | '2-5 April 2010' |
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| Fee: | Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4-15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free. |
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| Booking: | 02 4998 4000 or Hvg.com.au |
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| Hunter Valley Gardens will be hosting a fantastic program of games, activities, entertainment and prizes over the Easter Long Weekend including Easter bonnet craft, giant parachute, egg and spoon races, sack races, an Easter sing-along show, hatching chickens and a colouring in competition. During Easter Saturday & Sunday, join the Easter Bunny to search for lots of coloured eggs in the Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Every child will receive a gift of Easter chocolate at the completion of the hunt. |
Explore-a-saurus |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'From June 1' |
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| Fee: | Tickets are $18.00 for adults, $6.00 for concession and $5.00 for children, and are inclusive of Scienceworks general entry. |
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| Booking: | Museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/ |
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A pair of colossal prehistoric winged animals were seen making their way across the city to find a new home at Scienceworks, where they will go on display as part of the exhibition Explore-a-saurus, opening in June.
The two life size model pteranodons were transported from Museum Victoria's Collection Store in Moreland to the popular interactive science museum in Spotswood with the help of two open tray trucks, providing Melbourne motorists with a unique sight on the freeway.
The creatures, with wingspans more than six metres in length, will hang from the ceiling of Scienceworks' special exhibition gallery, currently being transformed for the interactive exhibition Explore-a-saurus. |
Alonzo Bodden @ The Comedy Store |
| Venue: | The Entertainment Quarter - Moore Park |
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| Date: | '6th-17th Aprl 2010' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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US stand-up comedy superstar Alonzo Bodden's OPENING NIGHT @ THE COMEDY STORE - EQ
Winner of US comedy talent show 'Last Comic Standing', Alonzo Bodden makes a hotly anticipated debut in Australia, as a Sydney Comedy Festival early-bird headlining for two weeks at the Comedy Store Sydney, and at The Sydney Comedy Festival Gala Opening "Cracker Night" (Tue 20 April).
COMEDY STORE, SYDNEY
(Bar opens 6pm) Two hour show
BOOKINGS: Box Office P: 02 9357 1419,
W: www.comedystore.com.au
PRICES - SCHOOL NIGHT SPECIALS:
Tight Ass Tuesday - Tickets $10
Wed $15, Thu $20, Fri $25, Sat $30
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL
Cracker Night
WHERE: Enmore, Metro & Parade Theatres
WHEN: Tue 20 - Wed 21 Apr 8PM - 10PM
BOOKINGS: Box Office 02 9020 6966
W: http://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au
Price $55 Full / $49.50 Conc & Groups 6+
OTHER INFORMATION - Persons under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne |
| Venue: | Royal Exhibition Building Carlton |
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| Date: | '23-25th April' |
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| Fee: | Tickets $20 on the door |
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Friday 23 April 2010, (Live music until late)
12pm - 9pm
Saturday 24 April 2010
10am - 6pm
Sunday 25 April 2010
10am - 5pm |
Flicks in the Sticks- |
| Venue: | Eumundi Showgrounds |
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| Date: | '27th March 2010' |
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| Time: | 6.30PM |
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| Fee: | $8 |
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Eumundi's outdoor cinema, "Flicks in the Sticks" has announced its next screening - "Mamma Mia!" - on Saturday 27 March at the Eumundi Showgrounds.
The Eumundi Showgrounds doors will open to moviegoers from 5pm, with the screening starting around 6.30pmish. BYO rug, chair or blanket, with beanbags available for hire. Included in the ticket price is a glow light and a movie treat.
A full candy bar will be in operation with all the usual goodies, as well as hot meals including burgers, curries, noodle dishes and Mediterranean mezze plates.
Flicks in the Sticks is at the Eumundi Showgrounds - at the Cooroy end of Memorial Drive at the Bruce Highway end of Eumundi. |
The Market Chef |
| Venue: | Original Eumundi Markets |
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| Date: | 'Wednesdays' |
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| Time: | 10am |
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| Booking: | Eumundimarkets.com.au |
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The MARKET CHEF competition is heating up with high school students back in the MARKET CHEF outdoor kitchen on Wednesdays at 10am at the Original Eumundi Markets.
Schools in the running for the title of MARKET CHEF 2011 are Immanuel Lutheran College; Peregian Beach College; St Theresa's Catholic College; Burnside State High School; Maroochydore State High School (A and B - two teams); Sunshine Beach High School and St Andrews Anglican College.
While the competition is still very open to all the teams, St Andrews Anglican College are at the top of the ladder at this stage, followed by St Theresa's Catholic College and Maroochydore High B.
The recipes all incorporate fresh produce and ingredients from local growers and suppliers available at Eumundi Markets. |
New Shark Adventurer Camp |
| Venue: | Ocean World: West Esplanade, Manly, NSW |
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| Date: | 'Monday - Friday, commencing Sept 27th - October 8th. ' |
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| Time: | 10.00am - 1.00pm or 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | $149 |
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| Booking: | 02 8251 7872 |
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Answering the calls of shark fascinated children Sydney-wide, Oceanworld Manly will introduce its first ever Shark Adventurer Camp this Spring School Holidays.
Those who crave adventure will love the new interactive Shark Adventurer Camp which will provide children with the opportunity to get daringly close to many species of shark, including the huge Grey Nurse Shark in Oceanworld's 4 million litre Oceanarium.
Children will prepare for their courageous shark encounter with a practice snorkel in Oceanworld's new Tropical Reef exhibit, before plunging into the cool depths of the main Oceanarium accompanied by a professional shark diver, for an unforgettable snorkel adventure like no other! Children are guaranteed to see sharks with perfect visibility every time.
In addition to receiving an exclusive back of house tour of Oceanworld Manly, and a private guided tunnel tour which will teach the children all about sharks, rays and other amazing creatures under the sea, kids can also get their hands wet and help Oceanworld's marine experts to feed the fish and rays. To top their adventure filled day, every child will take home a Shark Adventurer Camp souvenir pack. |
Cirque du Soleil |
| Booking: | Criquedusoleil.com |
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Perth, Challenge Stadium: From April 21, 2011
Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre: From May 12, 2011
Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena: From May 25th, 2011
Hobart, Derwent Entertainment Centre: From June 15th, 2011
Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre: From July 8th, 2011
Newcastle, Newcastle Entertainment Centre: From July 20th, 2011
Wollongong, WIN Entertainment Centre: From August 17th, 2011. |
Wonderland Fun Park presents Mystique Illusion Spectacular |
| Venue: | Harbourtown Shopping centre Docklands: 120 Pearl River Road, Harbourtown Docklands |
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| Fee: | All the fun of the fair and with FREE entry. |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com or 132 849 or Wonderlandfunpark.com.au |
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Bring the family to Wonderland Fun Park this September School Holidays see Mystique Illusion Spectacular featuring world class Illusionist Michael Boyd, his cast of spectacular dancers and Thurston The Duck appearing and disappearing daily. An entertainment extravaganza unlike any other with amazing Illusions such as Levitations, Transportations and new to Australia from Las Vegas, the Chamber of Doom, plus hilarious antics the whole family will love.
Wonderland Fun Park will bring side show alley to HarbourTown shopping centre Docklands with the latest Showbags on sale, family favourite amusement rides including Dodgem Cars, Bungee Jump trampoline, Grand Carousel, The Dragon Flyer, Giant Slide, Tea Cups and NEW for September The Worm Roller Coaster.
Watch the show then ride all day with your Unlimited Ride Pass. Unlimited Ride Passes $29.50 or book a family of 4 fun pass $80 (Save $38). |
NICA |
| Venue: | National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA): 41 Green Street, Prahran |
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| Date: | '16 - 20 January ' |
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| Booking: | Nica.com.au/holidaycome-try-pm-124.html or 9214 6975 |
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These summer holidays, get fit and have fun with circus. From 16 - 20 January the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is running circus workshops for all ages and fitness types.
Circus provides a whole-body workout that improves fitness, coordination, strength and flexibility, while building confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
If you are a beginner the holiday program is a great way to sample a range of circus skills.
Classes range from children 3-12 years-old, teenagers 12-17 years-old, adults, and advanced. |
The Langham, Melbourne offers an enchanting Teddy Bear' Picnic over the September school holidays |
| Date: | 'Monday to Friday from September 21st - October 2nd' |
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| Time: | 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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| Fee: | $25.00 per child includes hot chocolate, baby cino, fruit juice and a range of sweet and savoury Teddy Bear treats. For an additional $15.00, children can take home their very own Langham Benjamin Teddy Bear. |
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October School Holidays at Mounties |
| Venue: | Mounties NSW |
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| Date: | '28 September - 10 October ' |
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Kids Cooking Class
Tuesday 28th of September, Wednesday 29th of September, 5th of October
10am-11:30am
$15
Kidz MovieL Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Tuesday 28th of September
11am
Free
Kidz Movie: The Spy Next Door
Tuesday 5th of October
11am
Free
Kidz Wrestling Show
Wednesday 29th of September and 6th of October
11am
Free
Nick Jr Presents Lah-Lah's Adventures
Thursday 30th of September
11am
$5 children, $7 adults
Kids Fancy Dress Karaoke Disco
Friday 1st of October and Thursday 7th of October
11am
Free
The Next Step Do It On The Dance Floor
Thursday 7th of October
7pm
$20
Dorothy the Dinosaur's Travelling Show
Sunday 10th of October
10am
$18
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Masked Gallery Walk: 2010 Australian Body Art Carnivale |
| Venue: | Food@Eumundi, The Fig Tree, Azzurro, Cocoa Chocolat, and Red Dog Coffee Traders. |
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| Date: | 'Friday 14 May 2010' |
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| Time: | from 6pm |
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| Fee: | $45.00 |
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| Booking: | Australianbodyart.com.au or 0400 716 526. |
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It's sure to be colourful, memorable and a night of all things fantasy and fun when the art galleries of Eumundi host a Masked Gallery Walk to mark the gala opening of the 2010 Australian Body Art Carnivale weekend on Friday 14 May 2010 from 6pm.
At each gallery, guests will be wined and dined, with superb food provided by Eumundi's award-winning eateries and producers of culinary delights- Food@Eumundi, The Fig Tree, Azzurro, Cocoa Chocolat, and Red Dog Coffee Traders.
Following the gala launch and Masked Gallery Walk, the weekend will see competitions and exhibitions in full body art and face painting, pavement art, wearable art, vehicle body art, photography, and visual art. There'll also be world-class street performers and musicians, workshops, a Saturday evening sunset street party, and a whole lot more. |
Food Allergy Awareness Week |
| Venue: | Australia wide |
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| Date: | 'May 16 - May 22' |
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| This week aims to raise awareness of severe food allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis. |
Dive-In Movie: Despicable Me |
| Venue: | Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 5 March' |
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| Time: | 7.00pm |
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| Fee: | $8 per person, and free for children under 3 years of age |
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World No Tobacco Day |
| Venue: | Australia wide |
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| Date: | 'May 31' |
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| World No Tobacco Day occurs annually on May 31. It was created by the World Health Organization to bring attention to the death and disease caused globally by preventable tobacco use. The Quit Victoria website lists some suggestions on how to celebrate World No Tobacco Day. |
Classic & Wooden Boat Festival |
| Venue: | Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | '16-17 October' |
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| Time: | 9.30 am to 5 pm |
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| Fee: | $18 per adult, $9 per child or $40 for a family |
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| Booking: | (02) 9298 3777 or visit Anmm.gov.au/cwbf . |
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Highlights of the program will include:
-Tall ships forum . where you can meet the masters of the four tall ships at the festival and hear what it's like to sail on them
-Children.s arts and crafts themed around Sindbad the Sailor
-Traditional maritime tool display and expert demonstrations of blacksmithing, ropework, caulking and sail making
-The exciting Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competition
-Heritage talks and presentations
-The famous, hotly contested Deckhand Line-throwing Contest
-Heritage vessel rides on Cockle Bay
-Giant model boat and marine artists displays
-Festive marketplace for all things nautical plus food stalls and live music
-On-site specialist advice with experts to answer all your boating questions.
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Republic Of Doyle |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday, 13 November 2010' |
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| Time: | 7:40pm |
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| Father and son private investigators Jake (Allan Hawco) and Malachy Doyle (Sean McGinley) get more than they bargained for when they are hired by Emma Michaeltree (Lara Jean Chorastecki). After the death of her mother, Emma has decided to look for the father she never knew. With only an old photo, a nickname and the fact that her father used to ride a Harley, the Doyles set out to reunite the pair. |
What's On at ACMI |
| Venue: | ACMI: Federsation Square |
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| Date: | '15-25th April' |
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Castaway with Chris Masters M
Thu 15 Apr 7pm
Winner of multiple Walkley Awards, Chris Masters was the longest standing documentary journalist for the ABC's flagship production Four Corners. So what programs would Chris take to his desert island? Chris will discuss his favourites and his work in this live event.
Bulgari on Film
Fri 16 Apr 7pm and Sat 17 Apr 7pm
Elizabeth Taylor sports some seriously dazzling bling in this handsomely produced romantic melodrama about a group of First Class passengers delayed in the VIP Lounge of a fog-bound Heathrow Airport. The stellar cast also features Richard Burton, Louis Jourdan, Maggie Smith, Rod Taylor and Orson Welles. Imported print.
Sun 18 Apr 10.30am - 1pm
High School Musical 3 Sing-A-Long! G
After the huge response to our Mary Poppins Sing-A-Long, it's now time to warm up your voice, don your best outfit and sing along with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the High School Musical gang. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes!
Dennis Hopper and The New Hollywood
until Sunday 25 April
Gallery 1, Open daily 10am-6pm
A rare insight into the life and times of a living legend - his films, art and photography. |
Cash Brown: Size Matters & Chico Monks: Night Shadows |
| Venue: | Robin Gisbon Gallery: 278 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW |
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| Date: | '1 - 26 May 2010' |
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| Time: | Tue-Sat 11am-6pm |
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| Booking: | Robingibson.net/exhibitions/ |
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CIRA-ALMA Gala Dinner |
| Venue: | Doltone House in Pyrmont |
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| Date: | 'Monday 31 October' |
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| Time: | 6:30pm |
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| Fee: | For $165 per person ($1500 for a table of ten) food fans can enjoy a taste of five of the top Italian restaurants in Australia, and their celebrated chefs. |
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| Booking: | Cira.com.au |
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| Alessandro Pavoni (Ormeggio at The Spit and Spiedo Restaurant & Bar), Giovanni Pilu (Pilu at Freshwater), Eugenio Maiale (A Tavola), Nino Zoccali (Pendolino) and Luca Ciano (consultant) are charged with creating five courses, one each, and matching regional wines. |
Biz Markie joins Yo Gabba Gabba! |
| Venue: | Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June, 2011' |
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| Fee: | Premium $49 / A Reserve $39 / B Reserve $29 |
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| Booking: | Vividlive.sydneyoperahouse.com |
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Scooby-Doo Live Musical Mysteries in 2011 |
| Date: | 'Saturday, 2 July 2011 - Monday, 25 July 2011' |
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| Booking: | Scoobydoolive.com.au |
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Saturday, 2 July 2011: Warragul, VIC, West Gippsland Arts Centre
Monday, 4 July 2011: Sale, VIC, Wellington Entertainment Centre
Tuesday, 5 July 2011: Ringwood, VIC, Karralyka Centre
Wednesday, 6 July 2011: South Morang, VIC, Plenty Ranges Arts Centre
Thursday, 7 July 2011: Moonee Ponds, VIC, Clocktower Centre
Friday, 8 July 2011: Geelong, VIC, Geelong Performing Arts Centre
Saturday, 9 July 2011: Werribee, VIC, Wyndham Cultural Centre
Monday, 11 July 2011: Clayton, VIC, Alexander Theatre
Tuesday, 12 July 2011: Preston, VIC, Darebin Arts Centre
Wednesday, 13 July 2011: Ballarat, VIC, Her Majesty's Theatre
Saturday, 16 July 2011: Kalgoorlie, VIC, Goldfields Arts Centre
Monday, 18 July 2011: Albany, WA, Princess Royal Theatre
Wednesday, 20 July 2011: Margaret River, WA, Margaret River Cultural Centre
Friday, 22 July 2011: Perth, WA Regal Theatre
Saturday, 23 July 2011: Perth, WA Regal Theatre
Monday, 25 July 2011: Bunbury, WA, Bunbury Entertainment Centre |
School Holiday Program |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum |
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| Date: | 'March 27th - April 11th 2010' |
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Become a Customs Detective at the Immigration Museum these school holidays, and choose your own adventure. Grab a special adventure booklet, make your own detective badge and snoop your way around the Museum - following clues and answering riddles,in the footsteps of famous Customs Detectives from early Melbourne.
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE.
More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
Buffer Zone |
| Venue: | The Armory Gallery at Newington Armory: Building 18, Jamieson Street, Sydney Olympic Park |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 7 May to Sunday 31 July (weekends only)' |
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| Time: | from 10am until 4pm |
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| Booking: | Sydney Olympic Park Infoline on 02 9714 7888 or visit Sydneyolympicpark.com.au |
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| Focusing on areas that emerge as a result of environmental, political, military and social friction between two forces, this contemporary art exhibition is situated between an estuarine sanctuary and a de-militarised area in the Newington Armory. Uniquely combining art, technology and environmental sustainability, Buffer Zone includes 13 indoor artworks, as well as five outdoor installations, four of which are solar-powered with technology provided by Silex Solar. |
What's On at Q Station |
| Date: | 'Offers valid from 1st Sep - 30th Nov, 2009' |
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| Booking: | 02 9466 1511 or Qstation.com.au |
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A Sumptuous Spring Package
Q Station is offering a wonderful spring weekend package for two with fine dining, great wines and one of the best night's sleep you will ever have. Perfect for a little quiet time for couples before the school holidays start again or a Father's Day celebration without the kids.
Q Station is offering an exciting Spring Fair package at only $140 per person which includes:
-One nights' accommodation in a double room
-A sumptuous 3 course meal for two in the Boilerhouse Restaurant
-Delicious buffet breakfast
-Relaxing late check out at 12noon
-A bottle of wine and chocolates upon arrival
History Week Community Day - Saturday 5th September 2009
On Saturday 5th September, Q Station will immerse visitors in its history, heritage, architecture and design during its annual 'Community Day' as part of History Week, an initiative of the History Council of NSW.
10.00am to 4.00pm
Free
Q Station, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Buffet Lunch available at Boilerhouse Restaurant - $35 pp; kids $17.50
Wedding Fair - Sunday 27th September
Q Station is fast becoming a favourite destination for weddings thanks to a unique location, exceptional venues and delicious catering. Showcasing four ceremony venues and five reception venues
11am - 4pm |
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