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Chalk Art Festival moves to Parramatta |
| Venue: | Church Street Parramatta |
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| Date: | 'October 29th to November 1st' |
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Now in its 5th year, the Chalk Urban Art Festival is the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting more than 40 artists and 120,000 spectators.
This year's headline artist, Simon Thomas from Wollongong, who specialises in murals and chalkboards, has been a competing artist since the festival began in 2005. Last year he won the title of Champion Pavement Artist and took home $5,000.
The call for artists to compete in the pavement art & body art competitions is now open. Artists are encouraged to apply online at Chalkurbanart.com Entries close September 18. |
Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until 26 January 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: | info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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| This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings. |
5th annual Festival of Cycling |
| Venue: | Sydney Olympic Park |
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| Date: | '26-27 September' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | Festivalofcycling.com.au |
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Sydneysiders will be spoiled for choice when Sydney Olympic Park presents a jam-packed weekend line-up of springtime entertainment on Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27.
From the 5th annual Festival of Cycling to loads of FREE and good-value activities at Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park is bound to be buzzing with excitement and energy all through the weekend.
With a myriad of family-friendly options for sports-lovers, art-lovers, cinema-lovers, nature-lovers and heritage-lovers, highlight activities and events to be held at the Park will include:
The 2009 Festival of Cycling
A Spring Sunday at Newington Armory
and MANY MANY MORE |
Screenwise: exclusive Marcus Graham School Holiday workshop for teens |
| Venue: | Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
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| Date: | 'Mon 18th January - Concludes: Thur 21st January' |
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| Time: | This special screen acting workshop will run 3 hours per day for four days. (10.00am - 1.00pm) |
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| Fee: | $395 ($330 early bird if paid in full within two weeks prior to the workshop commencing) |
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| Booking: | (02) 9281 4484 |
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Teenagers aged between 12 - 17 years old who want to make a serious move in to the Film & TV industry will learn skills that cover the tools required for acting on Screen over 4 days from the 18th January 2010 at the Screenwise Surry Hills Studios with actor Marcus Graham.
Marcus knows only too well the difficulty a young actor faces in finding the truth and intensity required within the confines of film & television.
In this school holiday workshop students will explore truth, intensity, imagination and ultimately the freedom of expression within the confines of working on screen. |
2009 eGames Expo |
| Venue: | Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'October 30 - November 1 2009' |
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| Booking: | idef.com.au |
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Attracting visitors from across Australia, the 2009 eGames Expo will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to see, try and buy some of the latest and yet to be released products on the market.
Introducing to a new market, the eGames Expo is an ideal platform for a new audience of game players looking to discover what's going on in the world of video games.
For the competitive gamer, head-to-head challenges and activities in the designated competition areas will enable gamers to test their skills against some of the best eGames players in the industry. This year will feature the inaugural eGames Masters, a national eSport competition designed to introduce the general public to the serious world of game play. For those keen to discuss the latest advances, industry experts will be on standby for one-on-one discussions about all the latest technology and products.
Visitors to eGames will also have the opportunity to purchase some the latest products from retailers such as Madman (voted Australia's best independent distributor), Mittoni, and Transreality as well as access to specialist retailers such as Gamerz Bunker, who specialise in sourcing extremely rare and hard-to-find products.
Defined features such as the 'Kids Zone' ensure there is something for every playing level and a huge number of prizes up for grabs. |
Kids Fest |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January 2012' |
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| Kids Fest is a special festival for children aged 3 to 12 and their families and will be packed with performances, inspiring art installations, fun activities and adventure trails celebrating journeys and arrivals. |
What's On at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1) |
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| Date: | 'May to June 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am-4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE |
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| Booking: | www.museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks to purchase tickets. |
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Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Could cars that hover above the ground become the mass transit of the future? Will we ever have druids like C-3PO in real life? Fantasy and reality join forces in Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. This is the first exhibition to showcase more than 80 costumes, models and props from all six Star Wars films.
Date: 4 June to 3 November 2009
Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Concession, $6 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
Star Wars Exclusive Preview Event
Be the first to feel the force in Melbourne. Enjoy this extraordinary opportunity to see the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibition before it officially opens to the public, an evening filled with great food and entertainment. There will be an introductory talk by Star Wars expert Kerrie Dougherty, Curator of Space Technology at Powerhouse Museum. Special Star Wars merchandise will be available in the Star Wars shop.
Date: Tuesday 2 June, 6pm and 8pm
Cost: $70 Adults, $45 Children, $60 MV Member
Bookings essential: ph 03 9392 4800
Winter School Holiday Program: Robot Roundup
Find out what a robot is and how they differ from other machines these winter holidays. Explore how robots move, sense their environment and 'think' in a variety of free live performances and activities. Then head over to the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibition to see the robots featured in the popular movie series.
Date: 27 June to 12 July 2009
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
New Lightning Room show: Amps, Arcs and Sparks
Find out how sound travels, how an electric guitar works and how we can predict the distance of an approaching lightning storm in this 30 minute electrifying show starring sound waves and live lightning bolts.
Date: Now showing, check the website for times
Cost: $13 Adults, $4 Concession, $3.50 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
Mathamazing
Explore the mathematics behind everyday life. Mathamazing includes hands-on activities based on topics such as shapes, probability, sequences and series, puzzles, problem solving, topology and building.
Developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra.
Date: Until 6 December
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
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Stories of Palestinian migration at the Immigration Museum |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '21 August to 22 November 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission $8 adults, free for children/concession |
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| Booking: | Phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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The majority of Palestinians living in Australia have no lived experience of Palestine. Handing on the key explores how a sense of cultural identity is passed from one generation to the next through tradition, stories, activism and commemoration and how this continuing journey shapes and changes Palestinian identity through generations.
Many Palestinians living in Australia expected that they would one day return to their homeland. They left everything in their homes, locking the door behind them and taking the key. Many were unable to return and most homes have since been demolished or are now inaccessible. Today the keys - all they have left of their homes - are a reminder of what they have lost and what they hope someday to reclaim.
The first wave of Palestinians migrating to Australia was in the late 1960s following the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The beginning of the Lebanese war in 1975 and the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 caused further migrations. The most recent wave came in the aftermath of the Gulf War in 1991. In 2006 there were as many as 7,500 Palestinians living in Australia, with over 1,500 living in Victoria.
Handing on the key celebrates the contribution that Palestinians have made to Australian society and is filled with migration stories. The exhibition also features traditional costumes, travel documents and other mementos that keep the Palestinian connection alive, as well as a video featuring a Palestinian dance group performing a traditional dance called dabkeh.
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The Rhymes Kids Music Festival |
| Venue: | Sydney Showgrounds (Homebush) |
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| Date: | '17th of July, 2011' |
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| Time: | 9am - 4pm |
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| Fee: | $35.00 + BF |
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Harry Potter at IMAX 3D |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 14 July (12 midnight) Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July (9am)' |
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| Fee: | Adults $21.00 Concession $17.50 Child $16.00 Family $60.00 |
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| Booking: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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Using IMAX's revolutionary live action 2D to 3D conversion technology, sequences of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - The IMAX Experience have been transformed into IMAX 3D, making for a truly magical extravaganza.
Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. |
NAIDOC Week celebrations at Bunjilaka |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | '5 to 12 July 2009' |
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| Time: | Open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily |
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| Fee: | Admission: $8 Adults, children and concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further information, visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum or phone 13 11 02 |
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NAIDOC Week (5 - 12 July) is an important event celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In 2009 the week's theme is 'Honouring Our Elders, Nurturing Our Youth'. Ngujarn and Nakun: Our eyes, Our footprints opens on 10 July, as a part of NAIDOC week celebrations at Melbourne Museum, and will run until 8 November.
Other NAIDOC Week events at Bunjilaka and Melbourne Museum include:
Ask the experts
Bring along objects and images from your own Indigenous collection, and let Melbourne Museum's experts give you advice on identification (what it is), provenance (where it is from) and dating (how old it is).
Where: Discovery Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Melbourne Museum
When: Sunday 5 July, 2009, from 11am to 5pm
Blak Fella Films
Watch a showcase of short films from the 2008 Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival, including Cannes award winner Warwick Thornton's short film Nana, Backseat by Victorian Aboriginal filmmaker Pauline Whyman, Yolgnu Guya Djamamirr: The story of the Chooky Dancers and the very beautiful Bollywood Dreaming.
Where: Bunjilaka, Melbourne Museum
When: 5 to 12 July 2009, from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Milarri Garden Cultural Tours
Join a tour of the Milarri native plant garden at Bunjilaka to learn about artefacts produced using plant materials, food fibre and medicinal plants, and watch an eel feeding demonstration.
Where: The Milarri Garden, Melbourne Museum
When: Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July 2009, at 2pm and 3pm
Gunditjmara - Moving Forward
Learn about the Gunditjmara community project Gunditj Mirring Keeping Place at the Lake Condah Mission site with Damien Bell, the Project Manager for the Lake Condah Sustainable Development Project.
Where: The Age Theatre, Lower Ground Floor, Melbourne Museum
When: Tuesday 7 July 2009, 5pm to 8pm
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One-Man Star War's Trilogy |
| Venue: | Forum Theatre, Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '19-21 November' |
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| Fee: | Adult $52, Concession $44, Family $175. |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com.au, 132 849 or Forum Theatre Box Office 03 9299 9800 |
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After performing to packed houses around Australia in 2007 & 2008, off Broadway in New York and London's West End, Canadian Charles Ross is returning to Melbourne's Forum Theatre with his international smash-hit, One-Man Star War's Trilogy in November. This will be the last time he performs the show before Charles switches legends in 2010 to the highly anticipated Australian premiere of One Man Lord of the Rings.
Recreating the groan of Chewbacca, the whistle of R2D2, the buzz of a light sabre, and much, much more, Ross is acclaimed for the sheer energy of his performance as he sings the music, fights the battles and rockets through all three original films in just one amazing hour!
Part of a National Tour visiting Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle and Adelaide as well as Melbourne this show will thrill fans and novices alike. |
Casting Call for As the Bell Rings |
| Date: | 'until April 25th' |
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| Booking: | Disneychannel.com.au |
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Kids aged 8-18 are able to submit an audition tape showcasing their acting talents, for As the Bell Rings, with five finalists announced on Disney Channel on May 10.
Fans will then be able to visit the Disney Channel website through till June 6 to view the online auditions and select their favourite finalists.
To enter the competition, kids must submit a three-minute audition tape featuring the following:
- Introduction, including information about themselves and their interests
- Performance of a scene from the show |
The Face Facts short film competition: dangers of taking ecstasy |
| Date: | 'Entries close on April 30' |
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| Booking: | Facefactsfilms.com.au |
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| The Face Facts short film competition is asking young Aussies to produce an original 60-second film to highlight the dangers associated with taking the drug ecstasy. The competition asks the question - how would you warn your own mates about the dangers of taking ecstasy? The winning film will receive a cool $10k cash, while five runner-ups will pocket $1k each. |
Ultimo Science Festival |
| Date: | 'August 21 to 30 ' |
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Harris Street will be bubbling up and frothing over from August 21 to 30 for the fourth annual Ultimo Science Festival held as part of National Science Week.
There'll be day and night events, school sessions, family and kids events, pub events, talks and forums for everyone. It's not just for geeks, scientists and students (though they'll be there), it's for everybody!
National Science Week is Australia's largest festival with around 600 events held around the country, around 700,000 participants.
Visit Ultimosciencefestival.com or Scienceweek.info.au
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PNC Bazooka Kid |
| Date: | 'Thursday 17th Sept-Sat 19th Sept' |
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On his sophomore effort PNC uses synth-based beats with a more retro '80s feel writing hooks and melodies to the music as opposed to straight rapping. He has made an album which doesn't so much rewrite the NZ Hip Hop rule book as turn a blowtorch on it.
The album features an all star line up of guests including P-Money, Che Fu, David Dallas, Tyra Hammond, Chong Nee and more.
Catch PNC & DJ Penfold launching 'Bazooka Kid' at the following shows:
Thursday 17th Sept - The Esplanade, Melbourne
Fri 18th Sept - Bondi Beach Road Hotel (early set) / Melt (late set), Sydney
Sat 19th Sept - The Church, Brisbane |
Frontiers of Science |
| Venue: | ABC foyer, Harris Street Ultimo |
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| Date: | 'August 11 to 28 (weekdays) and all day Saturday August 29 ' |
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| Fee: | Entry is free |
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Forty years ago, space was little more than one big exciting question mark. It was a time when humans were first landing on the moon, the first satellite was being launched and one comic series, Frontiers of Science, was continuously making the front page of major newspapers across Australia.
A stunning collection of black and white images from the Frontiers of Science comic strip series will be on display at the ABC as part of the Ultimo Science Festival.
For those too young to remember, the facts-based series ran from 1961 to the 1980s in the Sydney Morning Herald and other major newspapers. It explored a different topic each week such as space travel, climate change or world population problems.
The comic strip was the result of an unlikely alliance between two men from utterly different worlds. Professor Stuart Butler was a theoretical physicist at the University of Sydney and Bob Raymond was a journalist, writer, filmmaker and executive producer of ABC TV's Four Corners program.
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What's On at ACMI |
| Date: | 'SEPTEMBER 16 - 22' |
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Screen Worlds: Permanent Exhibition open daily from Sunday 20 September 10am - 6pm: Free
ACMI Open Day
Sunday 20 September 10am - 6pm: Free
ACMI Exhibitions
Len Lye
ACMI Focus on Australian Noir
Australian Perspectives: Marinetti + post-screening discussion
Freaky Fridays: Dead Kids aka Strange Behavior
Kids' Flicks: Earth
Seniors' Cinema: An American in Paris
ACMI School Holiday
Spooky Animated Kids' Flicks Classics
Twilight
The Little Vampire
Kids in the Studio: Make a spooky movie! |
2009 Royal Melbourne Show |
| Venue: | Melbourne Showgrounds |
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| Date: | '17 - 27 September' |
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The Royal Melbourne Show, is a great value day out, featurin:: animals and livestock; award winning food and wine; arts and crafts; amusement rides, showbags, free live entertainment, spectacular fireworks; and much more...
Attracting 500,000 people on average each year, Victoria's most iconic event brings the very best of the country to the city.
With countless unique and memorable experiences on offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Royal Melbourne Show. Hotly contested every year, the prestigious Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, featuring the best turnout riders from across the country. The event is held in honour of three-time Royal Melbourne Show champion saddlehorse, Garryowen, whose owner died tragically whilst trying to save the horse from a stable fire 75 years ago.
Showcasing the best in agricultural sustainability, the 2009 Royal Melbourne Show will feature a purpose built 'Sustainability Pavilion' offering patrons a hands on, educational experience. This new exhibit will feature a fully sustainable house, eco-market place, eco-cafe, green mobility garage and a regional and rural sustainability exhibit, giving showgoers the opportunity to learn about suburban and commercial sustainability.
The adventure does not stop there, along with free live entertainment, thrilling rides and more than 350 showbags to choose from, the Royal Melbourne Show features a Farm Discovery Trail, sheep shearing and milking barn, providing children an opportunity to immerse themselves in fun interactive learning experiences.
While the kids are busy learning about life on the farm, there is plenty on offer at the Royal Melbourne Show for adults. Patrons can take a stroll through the Grand Pavilion, sampling Victorian produce including dairy, meat,
grains, beer, wine, confectionery and much more. The Great Tasting Experience stage should not be missed with informative food, coffee, wine and beer tasting sessions.
Showgoers will once again be able to enjoy exhilarating free family entertainment including the Showtime FMX Stunt Bikes on the Coca-Cola Arena, exciting fireworks displays and Sunday Afternoon Sessions with live performances from some great Australian artists.
For great value fun and entertainment to enjoy with family and friends, there's nothing like the Royal Melbourne Show.
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2009 Harvest of Australian Tuber Melanosporum Truffles at Prahran Market |
| Venue: | Prahran Market: 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 |
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| Date: | '11 June' |
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Damian Pike Wild Mushroom Specialist at Prahran Market will be receiving the first shipment of the delicious Tuber Melanosporum truffles from the Wine and Truffle Company on June 11 2009. Don't miss out!
Truffles are subterranean fungi which grow underground on the roots of trees that are infected with truffle spores. Truffles are round, warty, and irregular in shape and vary from the size of a walnut to that of a man's fist. Their pungent and unique flavour is held in high culinary esteem internationally. Brillat-Savarin called truffles 'the diamond of the kitchen'.
BUT BUYER BEWARE - beware of 'false truffles'- there are other types of truffles being sold in Australia at the moment that are coming from Spain (in the wrong season - their summer) and other varieties of truffles grown in places like China. These truffles do not have the same aroma or flavour and are known as 'false truffles'. Do NOT be fooled into parting with good money for these very inferior truffles. ALWAYS ask where they are from and what species they are. |
Salsa Classes |
| Date: | 'Every Tuesday' |
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| Time: | 6pm - Beginners 7 pm - Intermediate 8pm - Social dancing with DJ chocolate Escobar |
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| Fee: | $20 for one or two for $35 (one free drink per class included) |
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| Booking: | Ingrid on 0403129377 |
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Run by LDA (Latin dance Australia)
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Applications close soon for 2010 Raffles College scholarships |
| Date: | 'Applications close on September 30, 2009 ' |
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| Fee: | The scholarships are valued at $55,540 for full tuition fees and $27,770 for half tuition fees. |
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| Booking: | Raffles.edu.au. |
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Raffles College of Design and Commerce in North Sydney specialises in programs in Design, Visual Communication and Commerce (from Certificate to Masters level). Study specialisations include: Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Games Design, Animation, Moving Image (TV & Film), Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, Photography, Design Management, Marketing, Tourism, Finance, Hospitality and Management.
Applications for scholarships to study at Raffles College of Design and Commerce next year close at the end of this month. Potential students need to get their applications in by September 30 for the opportunity to win one of six scholarships to study Commerce, Design or Arts degrees in 2010.
This is the first time five of the six scholarships have been offered. They include one full-fee and one half-fee scholarship for each of Raffles College's Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) degrees. |
Burton Special Tours |
| Date: | '25th & 26th of September' |
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| Time: | 11am-12pm |
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| TomatchthechildlikegeniusofTimBurtonACMIlaunchedanationwidesearchforyoungBurtontourguidesanewgenerationoffansandyoungvisionarieswhowillprovidevisitorstotheexhibitionwiththeiruniqueperspectiveonBurtonscreativity. |
Masterclasses at Crush 10 - Adelaide Hills Wine Festival |
| Venue: | Adelaide Hills, various venues. |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 24th January, 2010' |
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| Fee: | $25 head |
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| Booking: | Bookings essential, ph 1300 305 577 |
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Following their enormous popularity when they were launched last year, Crush 10 will offer a series of tutored tastings known as Masterclasses.
In addition to the main festival on the Sunday there are a number of unique gourmet ticketed events in the week leading up to Crush including
-A cheesemaking class with Sheree Sullivan of Udder Delights along with a wine tasting and light supper at Bird in Hand, Thurs Jan 21.
-Twilight Tasting - A regional Cheese platter and wine tasting watching the black cockatoos fly in at dusk at Sinclairs Gully, Fri Jan 22.
-ChocoVino - A tasting of fine wines matched to the world's most luxurious chocolate at Hahndorf Hill Winery, Sat Jan 23.
-Splendour in the Garden - Lunch at Barrat Wines, Sat Jan 23
-Tutored Tastings and Lunch at Petaluma's Bridgewater Mill, Sat Jan 23.
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Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards |
| Venue: | Hisense Arena in Melbourne or broadcast nationally on Nickelodeon |
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| Date: | 'Melbourne on Friday 13th November' |
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| Time: | from 7.00pm |
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To mark the countdown to the big night, Melbourne's iconic Flinders Street Station was 'slimed' by light projection last Friday night, delighting onlookers and making the nightly news.
For those in Melbourne who missed it, the sliming effect will be switched on every night this week at 8.30pm until Friday, building the excitement right up till the big day! |
What's on at IMAX Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton. |
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| Date: | 'September School Holidays 2009' |
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| Time: | Films screen daily from 10.00am. |
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| Booking: | For session times visit Imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454 |
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Kids Come FREE
This is the ultimate school holidays offer to go ape about! For a limited time you can treat the kids to a free IMAX movie when accompanied by a full priced paying adult. One free child per adult.
Family Favourites Back for the School Holidays
These school holidays re-live the hilarious out-of-this-world animation Monsters Vs Aliens 3D and join Ben Stiller on a new museum adventure in Night at the Museum 2: Battle at the Smithsonian.
Date: September 19 + 20 until October 11
Star Trek: The IMAX Experience to be Re-released
Back by popular demand, Star Trek, is set to be re-released at IMAX Melbourne Museum for a limited time only.
Date: 18 September
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: The IMAX Experience
Don't miss the chance to see the sixth instalment of the popular J.K Rowling Harry Potter series in IMAX.
Date: Now Showing
Regular IMAX Films Now Showing
Enjoy a huge line-up of exciting films guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained. Go swimming with Great White sharks in Under the Sea 3D, go on safari through the Okavango Delta with African Adventure 3D, jet off to space in Fly me to the Moon 3D and be taken back in time to prehistoric existence with Dinosaurs 3D-you choose the adventure! |
Discover Winter Wonders of the Ocean at Sydney Aquarium |
| Venue: | A$35,C(4-15yrs)$18, Conc.$23. |
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| Date: | 'July School Holidays from July 2, 2011 ' |
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| Time: | Open 9am-8pm. |
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| Booking: | Sydneyaquarium.com.au |
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Go on a voyage of discovery at Sydney Aquarium these school holidays as you follow our new Winter Wonders of the Ocean Trail.
Sydney Aquarium will be transformed with snow and snowflakes guiding you along a wintery trail of cool facts, giant LEGO brick models, and fascinating aquatic animals found in the cool depths of our seas and the icy oceans of the Antarctic.
Step into the alpine region of Australia's Snowy Mountains and look for one of our most iconic creatures the duck-billed platypus. The platypus keeps warm via his two layers of fur - a dense waterproof outer-coat and a grey woolly underfur to provide insulation. This dense coat protects the animal from extreme cold, by trapping insulated air. |
Where's Asterix? |
| Venue: | Facebook.com/wheresasterix |
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| Date: | '8th November 2011' |
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To celebrate the release of Where's Asterix? on the 8th November 2011, find one of SIX Asterix cardboard cut-outs at SIX locations around Australia to WIN $500 instantly.
Clues about the six secret locations and the times of each drop will be announced on the Where's Asterix? Facebook fan page leading up to the 8th November: Facebook.com/wheresasterix |
2009 EnhanceTV ATOM Awards |
| Date: | 'Entries for the 2009 EnhanceTV ATOM Awards will close at 12pm on Monday 15 June, 2009.' |
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| Booking: | visit www.atomawards.org |
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ime's running out for any Australian or New Zealand based game developers wanting to enter their new games titles in the 2009 EnhanceTV ATOM awards 'Interactive / Video Games' category.
"The ATOM Awards are all about recognising and celebrating excellence in productions that are created for the screen - be it the movie, television, PC, games console or even mobile phone screen. Last year we introduced categories to recognise excellence in interactive video games and were thrilled with the response from game developers and students alike," commented Amber Nelson, ATOM Awards Spokesperson. |
Castaway with Julian Burnsid |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 22nd of September' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Julian Burnside is a barrister with fans far and wide. In 2009, he was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his work as a human rights advocate, and for his services to the arts and the law. Join us as he reveals the cherished films that have accompanied him on the Julian Burnside journey. |
A Day in Pompeii Workshops |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 16 July-Saturday 15 August ' |
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| Fee: | $75 (includes entry to the exhibition) |
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| Booking: | International Specialised Skills Institute: 9882 0055 |
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Mosaic Workshop with David Jack
The theme that often occurs in early Roman works is a mosaic that is a public warning at the entrance of a house. David Jack, Australian mural and mosaic artist, will show you the mosaics of Pompeii and provide a short history of Australia's mosaics.
Date: Thursday 16 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 18 July, 2pm to 5.30pm
Garden Workshop with John Patrick
Decorative and functional water features formed the gardens of Pompeii with elements of air-conditioning and sustainability. The gardens embraced pleasure and purpose with decorative and functional water features such as ponds and fountains.
Date: Thursday 23 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 25 July, 2pm to 5.30pm
Fresco Painting Workshops with Sarah Tomasetti
Learn about the history of frescos and try your hand at making and decorating your own piece. Experienced fresco painter Sarah Tomasetti will present an illustrated lecture looking at examples of frescoes from Roman Times to the Renaissance.
Date: Thursday 30 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 8 August, 2pm to 5.30pm
Stone Carving Workshops with James Charlwood
Learn about Pompeii stone work and create your own stone sculpture. James Charlwood will present an illustrated lecture about Pompeii stone work. This will cover materials used to create these works including architectural elements, statues, seats, columns and water features as well as carving techniques and the tools used to work the stone.
Date: Thursday 6 August, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 29 August, 2pm to 5.30pm
Casting Workshop with James Charlwood and Sandor Matos
Hear about the casts found at Pompeii and learn about the technique of making casts from voids. James Charlwood will present an illustrated lecture covering forms captured in the volcanic ash of Pompeii and the discovery of a technique by archaeologists that led to the reproduction of these forms. Sandor Matos will lead the practical component of the workshop where you will be given your own captive 'void'.
Date: Saturday 15 August 2009, 2pm to 5.30pm
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What's On at Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'May to July 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum |
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A Day in Pompeii: Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
The drama and tragedy of ancient Pompeii will be showcased in the Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition A Day in Pompeii, on display at Melbourne Museum from 26 June to 25 October 2009. Exclusive to Melbourne, A Day in Pompeii is developed by Museum Victoria in partnership with the Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei (SAP), and will feature over 250 objects from daily life in Pompeii and surrounds, as well as a number of body casts.
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces is a Victorian Government initiative and is exclusive to Melbourne, Australia. A Day in Pompeii is presented in association with the Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei (SAP).
Date: 26 June to 11 October 2009
Cost: $20 adult, $14 concession, $12 child, $54 family (includes Museum entry)
Dinosaur Walk
Get ready to walk among, around and even above the Museum's collection of dinosaur skeletons in Dinosaur Walk. Come face-to-face with Amargasaurus and Protoceratop, as well as Quetzalcoatlus, the largest flying animal of all time. Dinosaur fans can touch displays of dinosaur teeth, bones and fossilised poo and discover how dinosaurs moved, what they ate and how they survived in their changing environments. Dinosaur Walk is the first permanent exhibition to be opened as part of Museum Victoria's Science and Life Gallery redevelopment.
Date: Now showing
agIdeas 2009 NewStar
The agIdeas NewStar Award is an opportunity for emerging Australian designers to enhance their design career by winning International travelling scholarships. The finalists, ranging from multimedia, 2D or 3D works, are exhibited at Melbourne Museum with winners announced at the agIdeas 2009 International Design Forum.
Date: Until 24 May 2009
INNOVIC's Next Big Thing Award Exhibition
INNOVIC's International Next Big Thing Award is a global competition and annual award to find and showcase new inventions and innovations that have the potential to become 'the next big thing'. This exhibition will feature the 25 finalists and their innovations or inventions.
Date: 30 May to 12 July 2009
H.O.P.E. Project Exhibition
The H.O.P.E. (Hope, Opportunity, Purpose and Education) Project Exhibition features paintings by Indigenous students from Mildura Primary School that reflect their beliefs about who is important to them, where they feel connected and safe and the difference that being part of the project has made in their lives. Each artwork has a unique personal story attached that represents strong cultural identify and hope for the future.
Date: Until 26 June 2009
Top Designs 2009
Be inspired and motivated by the creativity and skills of the best design works from Victoria's final year VCE secondary school design students. Students' works range from film, furniture, fashion, graphic design, mechanics, photography, publishing and food. Top Designs also features the development of the final product. View folios, work briefs, production stages, product evaluations and design plans.
Presented in partnership with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority as part of the VCE Season of Excellence.
Date: Until 12 July 2009
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Melbourne Writers Festival |
| Date: | '21 August - 30 August 2009' |
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| Booking: | mwf.com.au |
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HarperCollinsPublishers would like to welcome its authors attending 2009 Melbourne Writers' Festival.
The line-up includes a talented array of both international and local writers: Nikki Gemmell, Philip Hensher, Robert Wilson, Steven Carroll, Steven Conte, Jack Dann, Janet de Neefe, Andrea Goldsmith, Maureen Helen and Linda Jaivin. |
Free Music Industry Careers Workshops |
| Date: | 'Wed 29 Jul-Wed 26 Aug' |
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| Booking: | Young people aged 15-25 are eligible to attend but must register by calling The Push on 03 9380 1277 or going to Freezacentral.vic.gov.au to download a registration form |
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FReeZACentral will deliver seven free music industry career workshops to young people throughout Victoria in July and August 2009.
Experienced trainers will come together with established professionals from the industry to provide an introduction to working in the music industry.
Workshop presenters will cover song-writing, performance, sound engineering, recording, technical production, event and tour management, music business, band management, media, communications, marketing and publicity -- what's involved in their positions as well as career opportunities available in these sectors.
Wed 29 Jul - Camberwell Careers Night, Camberwell Civic Centre (340 Camberwell Rd) 7-9pm
Mon 3 Aug - Latrobe Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon (cnr Grey & Breed St) 5.45-8.30pm
Tue 11 Aug - COPAC, Civic Hall, Colac (cnr Rae & Gellibrand St) 5.45-8.30pm
Wed 12 Aug - Storey Hall, RMIT, Melbourne (342 Swanston Street) 5.45-8.30pm
Wed 19 Aug - Civic Centre, Wodonga (Hovell St) 5.45-8.30pm
Sat 22 Aug - Northcote Town Hall, Northcote (High St) 2-4.45pm
Wed 26 Aug - Nexus Youth Centre, Horsham (14 Pynsent St) 5.45-8.30pm
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Burkes Backyard Marketplace for 30 Days of Home and Entertaining |
| Venue: | 30 Days of Home and Entertaining Live House (2-14 Amelia Street, Waterloo) |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 18th April' |
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| Time: | 9am - 5pm |
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Sydney's garden devotees will receive premium tips and tricks for their backyard when Waterloo's infamous Chuck and Bob furniture space is transformed into the 30 Days of Home and Entertaining Live House from April 16 to 25. The Live House will have a designated garden oasis where guests can mingle with Australia's leading growers, pet exhibitors as well as see first-hand other exciting products on offer to achieve an ideal outdoor haven.
Don Burke and the team from Burkes Backyard will be on hand for guests to receive the best advice on how a modern backyard can incorporate sustainable practices such as keeping chooks and growing vegies, as well as being a great place to relax and entertain. Getting the best roses and lavender will also be on the agenda. |
Ignite Your Imagination This Winter: Ignite@Docklands |
| Venue: | Waterfront City and NewQuay, Docklands |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 30 May to Sunday 14 June 2009' |
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| Time: | Winter's Eve Party: Saturday 30 May 2009, 5.30-9.00pm, fireworks at 7pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | www.thatsmelbourne.com.au |
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Over three weekends:
-Saturday 30-Sunday 31 May
-Thursday 4-Monday 8 June (Monday 8 June is the Queen's Birthday holiday)
-Thursday 11-Sunday 14 June
To kick off winter on Saturday 30 May and officially commence the city's winter program of activities, Ignite@Docklands will entertain families for free with a series of performances boasting light, sound and fire to blast away the winter chills.
Holding true to the city's winter theme of 'Illumination', a highlight of the winter's eve party will be a fireworks show to set the night skies ablaze as a parade of lit boats glow their way through the harbour. "The City of Melbourne is extremely proud to be offering this not-to-be-missed experience to Docklands visitors as part of the winter's jam-packed events calendar. In only its second year, the event is already attracting a wide range of sought-after artists specialising in light and fire attractions," said Lord MayorRobert Doyle.
Also new to Ignite@Docklands is the Sprocket, which is an illuminated, moving trolley featuring fiveperformers connected by a rotating hoist. They are swung around the trolley merry-go-round style whileplaying acoustic instruments" a sight and sound spectacular sure to entertain young and old.
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FREE Cooking demonstrations at Prahran Market |
| Venue: | Prahran Market: 163-185 Commercial Road, South Yarra 3141 in the Permanent Miele Kitchen, Fruit and Vegetable Hall (near Deli Arcade entrance) |
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| Date: | 'Every Thursday till the 17 December 2009' |
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| Time: | 10:00am-2:00pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | www.prahranmarket.com.au |
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4 June-Old fashioned afternoon tea; finger sandwiches, fruit tarts and delicate savouries-Jackie Middleton
11 June-Marmalades; traditional seville, easy orange, pink grapefruit marmalade and blood orange and mandarin-Jackie Middleton
18 June-Curries; belly warming curries for winter, red duck curry, green curry-Jerry Mai
25 June-Soups; how to make basic chicken stock and how to turn it into great soups-Jerry Mai
2 July-American Food for the 4th of July; clam chowder, chilli con carne, mac 'n cheese, apple pie-Jackie Middleton
9 July-How to make Fried Rice; Just like your favourite restaurant-Jerry Mai
16 July-New ways with Winter veggies; soups, stews, side dishes and warm salads (using fennel, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli)-Jackie Middleton
23 July-Hearty school lunches; frittata, savoury muffins, vegetable patties, 'left-over' pasties-Jackie Middleton
30 July-Exploring new fruits; custard apples, persimmons etc-Jerry Mai
6 August-Learn how to 'rock the wok' with sauces and techniques-Jerry Mai
13 August-Classic Sauces and their many uses; easy mayonnaise, traditional pesto, old fashioned gravy, cheese sauce-Jackie Middleton
20 August-Forgotten fish; crumbed sardines, baked whole fish-Jerry Mai
27 August-Old time favourites; Beef Wellington, Shepherd's pie, chicken cacciatore, tuna mornay-Jackie Middleton
3 September-Savoury Pies to feed a whole family; veal osso bucco, game and mushroom, seafood, chicken with bacon and leek-Jackie Middleton
10 September-Quick healthy tummy fillers for after school munchies; frozen banana smoothies, English muffin 'pizzas' and more-Jackie Middleton
17 September-Tarts-Sweet & Savoury; silverbeet and feta quiche, pissaladiere, lemon meringue pie, sweet pumpkin pie-Jackie Middleton
24 September-Potatoes; varieties and uses; gnocchi, the perfect mash, rosti, potato salad-Jackie Middleton
1 October-Asian hawkers food; rolls, dumplings, skewers and more-Jerry Mai
8 October-Warm Salads; roasted beetroot and walnut, pumpkin and pinenuts, grilled lamb and cous cous-Jerry Mai
15 October-Hassle free cooking; tricks to get out of the kitchen; minimal mess cooking, time saving techniques, one pot wonders-Jackie Middleton
22 October-Antipasto; easy antipasto ideas you can make at home to impress your friends; roasted capsicum, arancini balls-Jerry Mai
29 October-Great racing finger food-caterers secrets revealed; smart food that travels well, looks good and is easy to prepare, serve and eat-Jackie Middleton
5 November-Asian inspired salads; spice up your life with chilli, lemongrass, ginger and did I say chilli-Jerry Mai
12 November-Asparagus; wrapped, custard, with hollandaise and eggs, risotto- Jackie Middleton
19 November-BBQ'S; Time to warm up and dusk off the BBQ for summer; grilled lamb skewers, hoi sin pork belly, chilli prawns-Jerry Mai
26 November-Summer fruits; apricot and passionfruit tarts, grilled pineapple and basil salad, tropical fruits with sweet sticky rice, the ultimate berry crumble-Jackie Middleton
3 December-Finger lickin chicken; ginger caramelized chicken, grilled chicken Maryland, crispy chicken ribs-Jerry Mai
10 December-Christmas Gifts; chocolate dipped cherries, berry boozy jam, egg nog, cranberry and pistachio shortbread, plum pudding truffles-Jackie Middleton
17 December-All things Festive; nibbles to have on hand when friends drop by; gruyere gougeres, chicken liver parfait, home marinated olives, summer belini mix for sparkling wine-Jackie Middleton
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Centennial Parklands Family Fun |
| Venue: | Centennial Parklands, Queens Park and the precincts and venues located at Moore Park |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 13 June 2009 onwards' |
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| Booking: | (02) 9339 6699 or www.centennialparklands.com.au |
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Winter doesn't have to mean staying indoors, especially with a host of new activities available at Centennial Parklands that will amuse and enthuse visitors of all ages. Adults can book into cycling, art and photography classes, Busby's Bore Walk, Birdwatcher's Breakfast, a Tree Tour and the popular Spotlight Prowls which are fun for the whole family; or bundle up the kids in their coats and beanies for affordable fun in the park where kids can play and learn in a safe outdoor environment.
Keeping active throughout the cooler months and preventing winter weight gain can be a challenge, but with activities such as the Adult Cycling Skills class kicking off the program on Saturday 13 June 2009, it is easy to get outside and on the move. Qualified Cycling Australia coach, educator and personal trainer, Geoff Nash, leads the three and a half hour session aimed at improving cycle skills to practice and incorporate into everyday cycling. Learn insightful tips and build your confidence for cycling in a modern city environment.
Parents with pre-schoolers aged two to five will delight in new activities for youngsters such as Noisy Nocturnal Neighbours where children will learn about nocturnal animals and how they are designed for night living. Wonderful Wriggly Worms presents information about water worms and earth worms, or for kids who want to discover more creepy crawlies, Unbelievable Bugs continues to be a popular choice. For art, craft and learning about different animals, plants and Park life, parents can book their children into Littlies By The Pond.
Drawing Birds is a new class for children over five years old, as is the Wildlife Workshop: Possum Pals where kids can help the Rangers install a possum box for 'Lochie' the orphaned possum. At the Junior Arborists: What's Eating My Tree session, also for kids over five years of age, children will pot their own seedling to take home. They will also learn interesting facts about looking after trees and insects that live and feed on trees in the Parklands.
Popular kids activities remain on the program including My Little Ponies, Pony Rides, Jewellery and Candle Making, Model Gliders/Kites/Yachts, Ranger for a Day, Orienteering and Mini-Rogaine. Sporting camps include netball, soccer, tennis, cycling, horse riding and golf lessons.
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Jazz up your June long weekend at Darling Harbour 3 days, 5 stages and 48 bands... |
| Venue: | Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 6 to Monday 8 June 2009 (June long weekend)' |
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| Time: | Fireworks at 7pm on Sunday 7 June |
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| Fee: | FREE! |
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| Booking: | www.darlingharbour.com |
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Get into Sydney's biggest FREE Jazz event this June long weekend as Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority presents a stellar line up of blues, soul, funk and swing talent at the renowned Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival.
From big open air sets to intimate jazz sessions in striking surrounds, Sydney's most anticipated FREE annual music festival will transform Darling Harbour into a musical extravaganza with the sassy, suave and scintillating sounds of jazz, blues, funk, soul, big band swing, hip pop, jazz-rock, R&B and New Orleans jazz.
celebrating its 19th year, the festival will feature FREE performances by more than 48 sensational artists on five outdoor stages including James Morrison, Carl Riseley, Anita Wardell (UK), Elana Stone, Mr Percival, Dan Sultan, Tina Harrod Band, Mighty Reapers, Jeff Lang, The Bakery and Swing City.
For the first time ever, you can step onboard the South Steyne and lose yourself in The Jazz Club - an intimate live lounge from 7pm to 11pm, Friday to Sunday of the festival. With surprise special guests dropping in to join jazz greats Rick Robertson (Friday) and John Morrison (Saturday and Sunday), every night The Jazz Club promises something different with a majestic view of the city skyline vista and sparkling water of Cockle Bay ($10 at the door - includes one drink).
Young jazz fans can get up close and personal with one of Australia's best jazz artists. John Morrison will run free, big band workshops on Saturday and Sunday. The 1-hour sessions will start at 11am in Tumbalong Park.
Head to the Chinese Garden of Friendship and soak up the smooth jazz sounds of Jim Pennell and Glenn Heinrich as you enjoy some lunch and wander along enchanted laneways and stunning water pavilions. The jazz duo will perform daily in the Garden from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
The festival will also showcase the talents of many renowned Aussie performers including Amanda Baker, Bernie McGann Quartet, Doc Span, EON Beats, Geoff Bull's New Orleans Jazz Band, James Valentine Quartet, Jeff Duff & The Prophets, Linda Cable, Miguel, Old Spice Boys, Steve Clisby band, Weird Assembly, Zyke and more!
With such a diverse range of music, you don't have to be a jazz aficionado to enjoy this family-friendly event! Stick around for the fireworks at 7pm on Sunday night and enjoy a long weekend of jazz brilliance with some of the country's finest musicians!
The Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival is part of the official program of celebrations to mark Darling Harbour's 21st anniversary in 2009. |
Wizards at ACMI this winter |
| Venue: | Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) Fed Square Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Mon 29 Jun-Sat 11 July' |
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| Time: | check ACMI |
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| Fee: | Flicks individual sessions: All tickets $5, Harry Potter Movie Marathon: All tickets $25, First Look: Full $13, Concession $10 |
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This winter the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) are brushing off the spell books and heading indoors for a series of magical films that will delight adults and kids alike these school holidays.
We kick off with a wizard medley - a free screening of four animated short films in one magical session which is sure to ignite young imaginations -simply titled Free Animated Wizard Kids' Flicks..
Then, on the eve of the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this July, we take you back to where it all started, with the chance to relive the cinematic magic of J.K Rowling's timeless tales of the adventures of a young wizard.
ACMI will screen all five of Harry Potter films across two weeks. Join us for individual sessions or take part in a movie marathon of spellbinding proportions! Over one massive day and night, die-hard Harry Potter fans can immerse themselves in all Harry's adventures to date. There are two movie marathons to choose from: Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 8 July. Dress ups are encouraged - and that's not just reserved for the kids!
Hey presto! It's a magical winter of wizardry for all at ACMI.
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World Record Attempt-Old El Paso Largest Salsa Dance |
| Venue: | Federation Square, corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 16 September, 2009 - Mexican Independence Day ' |
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| Time: | Registration before 7:45am and 8am - World record attempt |
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| Booking: | Participants can register their interest via email to: oldelpasolargestsalsa@sparkcomms.com.au |
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All the colour and music of a Mexican fiesta will be alive in Federation Square as Old El Paso helps Melbourne celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Wednesday 16 September is Mexican Independence Day, and to celebrate Old El Paso are calling dancers of all ages - beginner to advanced - to participate in a world record attempt for the world's largest salsa dance. Giveaways and prizes will be available to participants.
Join in the fiesta of fun at Fed Square this Mexican Independence Day! The Old El Paso Largest Salsa Dance world record attempt is a great free activity and chance to get active, learn to salsa and have fun the Mexican way. |
Night at the Museum 2 at IMAX Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens |
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| Date: | 'May 21' |
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| Time: | www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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| Fee: | Adults $21.00 Concession $17.50 Child $16.00 Family $60.00 with free entry into Melbourne Museum with every IMAX ticket |
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It's both a new 'night' and a new 'museum' for Ben Stiller, who is joined by several other stars from the original film, as well as new characters from history - including Amy Adams as famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart, Hank Azaria as villainous Egyptian pharaoh Kahmunrah, Christopher Guest as Russian tyrant Ivan the Terrible and Alain Chabat as Napoleon. Owen Wilson is back as cowboy Jedediah, and Robin Williams again rides into history as Teddy Roosevelt. The centerpiece of the film is that it brings to life the Smithsonian Institution. Housing the world's largest museum complex, the Smithsonian has a collection of more than 136 million items - ranging from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic to Al Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby red slippers and Archie Bunker's lounge chair.
In this second installment in the Night at the Museum saga, Larry faces a battle so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world's largest museum. Now, Larry must try to save his formerly inanimate friends from what could be their last stand amid the wonders of the Smithsonian, all of which - from the famous paintings on the walls to the rocket ships in the halls - suddenly have a mind of their own. |
ACMI What's On |
| Venue: | ACMI- Federation Square, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'May 20th-May 26th ' |
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| Time: | various times |
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Kids:
Sun 24 May 10.30am, Sun 24 May 1pm
Sita Sings the Blues PG
Nina Paley, 82 mins, USA, 2008, 35mm
Directed, written, produced, designed and animated by Nina Paley, this glorious film blends the story of Nina's real-life breakup with the ancient tale of the Ramayana. Both dutiful to their husbands, Sita, a goddess in the ancient tale, and Nina, not quite a goddess but a heroine just the same, have their hearts broken. Along the way, Sita sings her sweet, sweet songs, which are actually recordings by 1920s jazz vocalist Annette Hanshaw.
Long Play:
Thu 21 May 7.30pm, Thu 21 May 9.30pm, Fri 22 may 9.30pm, Sat 23 May 7.30pm, Sat 23 May 9.30pm, Sun 24 May 3.30pm, Sun 24 May 5.45pm, Sun 24 May 7.45pm
Soul Power PG
Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, 93 mins, USA, 2008, 35mm, English and French with English subtitles. Courtesy: Madman
'Godfather of Soul' James Brown screams onto the screen in this electrifying new work documenting the wild concert that preceded the legendary Ali vs Foreman 'Rumble in the Jungle' bout of 1974. Containing no contemporary interviews and very much a companion piece to Leon Gast's When We Were Kings (which Levy-Hinte co-edited), Soul Power is part concert film, part social commentary but all sweat and pelvis. As such it captures a most explosive of musical moments with enormous precision. Filled with great off-the-cuff sequences and int!
Freaky Friday:
Fri 22 May 10pm
Flesh Gordon R18+
Michael Benveniste & Howard Ziehm, 72 mins, USA, 1974, 35mm. Courtesy: Chapel distribution |
Stringybark: Suburban Sustainability Festival |
| Venue: | Rowville Community Centre Reserve. Fulham Road, Rowville (Mel ref: 81 K1) |
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| Date: | 'Saturday & Sunday 17-18 October 2009' |
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| Time: | 9am - 5pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $2, Children $1, Family $5 or Ride your bike or use public transport and get in for free |
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| Booking: | Knox.vic.gov.au |
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USE LESS - WASTE LESS - PAY LESS - LIVE SMARTER
Knox City Council's Stringybark Festival is Australia's longest running sustainability festival. For 25 years Stringybark has lead the way in showcasing exciting and enjoyable ways for the community to live more sustainably and save money. This year we will be offering even more!
Stringybark is a also a great day out for the whole family with live music, fun activities and workshops for all ages, a huge chill out chai tent to lounge in, extensive markets, fairground, food and drink, plus the award winning adventure playground. All this whilst showcasing how to reduce our impact on the environment through small, cheap and easily achievable steps.
-Sustainability zones of advice, activities, workshops & more
-Family fun with fairground and roving performers
-Fair Trade / Organic / Ethical Market Area
-Alternatively powered live music and entertainment
-Cooking demonstrations
-Inter-schools/clubs competitions
-Fabulous foods and drink
-Local arts and crafts |
A Night in Fantasia 2009 |
| Venue: | Sydney Entertainment Centre. 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 26 September, 2009' |
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| Time: | 6.00pm (doors open at 5.00pm) |
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| Fee: | A Reserve: 95.00, B Reserve: $85.00, C Reserve: $75.00 |
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| Booking: | 1300 883 662, visit Ticketmaster.com.au |
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While the new animated movie Astro Boy will launch in cinemas in late October, the Eminence Symphony Orchestra is preparing to fanfare the arrival of the long awaited blockbuster by performing the entire Astro Boy score - the one we all know and love - at A Night in Fantasia 2009.
A Night in Fantasia 2009 will also feature a host of international special guests - Steve Jablonsky, composer of the musical score for Transformers 2 the movie, Inon Zur (Crysis, Prince of Persia and Fallout 3); Cris Velasco (Starcraft II and God of War); Wataru Hokoyama (AFRIKA and Resident Evil 5); Go Shiina (Tales of Legendia and Tekken: Dark Resurrection); Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Chross and Xenosaga); Kow Otani (Godzilla series, Shadow of the Colossus); Chiaki Takahashi, singer for The Idolm@ster, model and actress and the celebrated singer Aubrey Ashburn. |
What's On at the Immigration Museum |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'July to August 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. |
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| Fee: | $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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Handing on the Key: Palestinians in Australia
For the majority of Palestinians in Australia, there is no lived experience of Palestine. Handing on the Key explores how the link to homeland is passed from one generation to the next through acts of memory. The changing identity of the Palestinian community through generations reveals the different and often emotional connections that Australians of Palestinian heritage have to Palestine.
Date: 21 August to 22 November 2009
Spring school holiday program
Go around the world to the Middle East and participate in a craft workshop where you can discover ancient and beautiful craft traditions of different countries in the Middle East. Be captivated by amazing stories of journeys to Australia from around the world (11am and 1pm). Don't forget to pick up an Immigration Adventures booklet and explore the Museum in a fun and engaging way.
Date: 19 September to 4 October 2009
Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community
The name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but this island nation has a troubled history. Talanoa (a Fijian word for 'story-telling') explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they have brought with them. The diverse and growing Fiji community presents a thought-provoking account of the relationships that sustain their connection with Fiji and have shaped their settlement in a new land.
Dates: Until 16 August 2009
Cultural Diversity Quest Awards Exhibition
The Quest Awards encourage Victorian students to celebrate their State's cultural diversity through creative expression. Announced during Cultural Diversity Week, the winning entries will be shown at the Immigration Museum in an exhibition opening for Refugee Week. Students' works reflect their investigation of cultural diversity within their school and community, and encompass a wide range of materials, techniques and ideas.
Dates: Until 21 August 2009
Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life
This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings.
Dates: Until 26 January 2010 |
Face the Music |
| Venue: | the Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 31 October' |
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| Time: | 11am - 5pm |
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| Fee: | $20 inc bf |
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| Booking: | theartscentre.com.au, 1300 182 183, the Arts Centre Box Office |
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| FACE THE MUSIC 09 will feature representatives from Triple J and Beat Magazine; Shock, Rubber, Obese, Boomtown and Sandcastle Records; local businesses Staple Group, Destroy All Lines, Lunatic Entertainment (Laneway Festival), Premier Artists, Pan Studio, Teclo and Contemporary Music Services Tasmania; music industry associations including John Butler's JB Seed Project, APRA, AIR, Victoria Rocks, Arts Law Centre of Australia, VROOM and Association of Artist Managers; plus musicians Charles Jenkins, Jen Cloher and The Little Stevies; producers David Carr, Forrester Savell and Jimi Maroudas, plus more to be announced. |
Canterbury Twilight Market for Playstation Occasional Care |
| Venue: | 190A Canterbury Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126 |
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| Date: | 'Friday October 23' |
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| Time: | 7pm to 10pm |
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| Fee: | Entry is $5 with a complimentary glass of bubbles and a ticket for the Lucky Prize Draw. |
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All proceeds from the market go to Playstation is a small Occasional Care Centre in Canterbury (Vic). It is a lifeline for so many families, who live in Canterbury, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Mont Albert, Kew, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Burwood and surrounding suburbs.
It provides much needed 'time out' for parents in a caring environment. Importantly Playstation is not funded by the Government, and relies hugely upon it's fundraising to enable staff to purchase supplies and new equipment as well as fund maintenance works.
Guests are invited to enjoy a glass of bubbles and be inspired with gift ideas for upcoming special occasions and Christmas while they treat themselves to a delightfully relaxed evening of shopping.
First time stall holders unique to our market include Crystal Pips and Alice, Bon Remede skincare, Sarah Black Photography, Botanical Home and Okah Skincare. Much loved favourites include - Diana Platt Design, Cosse Hand made soaps, Knuffle Kid, mmiKids children swear and Spinning Pretty. |
Screen Worlds: The story of film, television and digital culture |
| Venue: | Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) - Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'from Sunday 20 September' |
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| Booking: | acmi.net.au |
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Screen Worlds: The Story of Film, Television and Digital Culture is a unique, interactive and immersive exhibition charting the past, present and future of the moving image. Within core themes, Emergence, Voices, and Sensation, it dynamically illustrates how each form of the moving image has emerged as a powerful creative medium.
Visitors can follow the development of the moving image, and discover the significant contribution of Australians to its story. They can engage with spectacular immersive exhibits, play classic and contemporary videogames and celebrate the lives of prominent Australian film and television personalities and see their treasures.
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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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