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National Sports Museum Basil Sellers Fellowship |
| Venue: | National Sports Museum |
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| Date: | 'Until August 30th, 2012' |
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Photographer Ponch Hawkes has recently completed a 12 month National Sports Museum Basil Sellers Fellowship, during which she created Eros, Philos and Agape - an installation about love and dedication in sport, which is on show until August 30th, 2012.
Ponch has recently completed her 12 month National Sports Museum Basil Sellers Fellowship and worked with four junior athletes to explore the various kinds of love that circulate within the 'pyramid of sport', a term for the relationship between emotions, motivations and skills needed to achieve athletic success. It depicts both positive and negative experiences (sacrifices and love) made by the athletes, their families and coaches required to succeed at an elite level. |
The PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival |
| Venue: | Mildura riverfront |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 9th of September, 2012' |
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The PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival will be held on Sunday 9th September at the picturesque Mildura riverfront to celebrate the 100th birthday of the iconic Paddle Steamer Melbourne.
Heritage paddle steamers and riverboats will travel from South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to join the birthday celebrations and it will be the largest congregation of vessels Mildura has seen in 50 years.
Over 30 heritage and river boats will be on display on the day and the grand flotilla will arrive at 11.00 a.m. The Sunraysia Farmers Market will commence at 9.00 a.m. followed by the Mildura District Brass Band, food stalls, steam machinery displays, wine tasting, short cruises and much more. The PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival will be a family fun event and entry is free. |
Father's Day at Sydney Fish Market. |
| Venue: | Sydney Fish Market, Bank St, Pyrmont (Sunday 2 September); and Martin Place, Sydney City (Friday 31 August). |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 2nd of September' |
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| Time: | From 7am |
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Treat dad to a tasty seafood lunch and a cold beer on Father's Day, Sunday 2 September. Sydney Fish Market's retailers are open from 7am all weekend. The live band will be playing from 11am until 2pm.
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EB Games Expo Sydney 2012 |
| Venue: | Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park |
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| Date: | 'October 5th - 7th, 2012' |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com.au |
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Gaming fans will not be able to contain their excitement, with the release of the EB Live schedule, a massive showcase of the hottest new games, rolling out over three days at this year's EB GAMES EXPO, at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
Taking place in a massive 3000-seat arena, with a gigantic 65m x 8m viewing screen, EB Live is the ultimate gaming experience. The world's leading publishers will show off the hottest new games, including long awaited new releases such as the ground-breaking Halo 4 and Tomb Raider.
The aim of EB Live is to give gaming fans the chance to enjoy both daylight and twilight sessions, with the ability to choose the days they want to attend and the publishers and games they want to check out. Represented at EB Live are all of the world's leading publishers and console companies - Ubisoft, Warner Brothers, Playstation, THQ, Square Ennix, XBOX 360, Electronic Arts, and more.
View the schedule at Ebexpo.com.au |
Students Belong in Screen It 2012 |
| Date: | 'Entries close Friday 14 September at 5pm' |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au/screenit |
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| There is less than a month to go until entries close for Screen It 2012, the national competition for school-aged filmmakers and game makers run annually by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). |
What's On At ACMI |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '29th of August to 4th of September' |
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Ecstasy of order: the tetris masters CTC
1st - 9th of September, 2012
Ticket Prices: Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11
Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters is a feature length documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship in Los Angeles.
Fashion Pack: Golden Eighties and Anti Fashion
Fashion Pack: Go Global
Dressed For Winter 2012/13
Visionaries: Inside the Creative Mind of Tom Ford
3rd - 9th of September, 2012
We've assembled some of the biggest stars from the fashion world in this collection of new season films. Presented in partnership with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week.
Boxcutters present: When TV goes wrong MA 15+
30th of August
Ticket Prices: Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11
What happens when good TV goes bad?
Join Boxcutters' Josh Kinal and John Richards as they delve deep into the archives with an amusing look at the different ways that TV shows can go wrong and the ingenious ways in which some have been able to turn potential bumps into ratings gold. |
Aunty Rozzy |
| Venue: | My Backyard Precinct, The Royal Melbourne Show |
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| Time: | 2pm, 3pm and 4pm |
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| Aunty Rozzy will be singing and performing songs from her new CD and DVD and will be joined on stage by Perry the Parrot and Harriette the Rabbit! |
School holidays at Eden Gardens QLD and NSW |
| Venue: | Eden Gardens Carseldine and North Ryde's |
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| Fee: | $16 or less |
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| Booking: | Edengardens.com.au |
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There are two school holiday programs happening at the award winning garden centre's acreage in Carseldine including:
Super Succulents: Participants will also learn about the funny forms succulents take, how to pot succulents, grow them from pieces and create their very own succulent pot to take home.
Bush creatures: Little explorers will enjoy a garden safari and learn about the bush creatures that live in these green habitats. A creative activity will allow children to create a model animal and pot-up a plant habitat to take home.
And three programs at North Ryde:
Crawly things to beautiful wings: Participants will learn about the lifecycles of garden creepy-crawlies and how some can transform into beautiful butterflies and will pot up their own flower garden to take home.
Plant from pips and pieces: this will teach children how to select and cut fresh plants, how to properly grow seeds and enjoy spending time with nature. Participants can even take home their potted seedlings.
Little green thumbs: this interactive hour-long session includes fun games, crafts and gardening activities for both children (3-5yrs) and parents. |
Pirates Ahoy! Family Fun Day |
| Date: | 'Sunday 16th September 2012' |
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| Time: | 11.00am to 3.00pm |
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| Fee: | $7 adult, $3.50 child/concession, $17.50 family |
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| Arrr! The National Maritime Museum is counting down to the opening of its Pirates! adventure land these school holidays with a pirate themed family fun day to train new pirate recruits. Families are invited to don their best pirate gear and join Captain Feathersword, Henry the Octopus and a host of other pirate scoundrels in a special day of skulduggery on Sunday 16 September. For further information see attached media release. |
Sovereign Hill Celebrates Tourism Week |
| Venue: | Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'Friday 7th September 2012 ' |
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| Time: | from 10am - 4pm |
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| Booking: | Sovereignhill.com.au |
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| Gold panning, games, a Sovereign Hill store and costumed photos will be available to visitors, with quintessential goldrush characters such as troopers, colourful ladies and musicians roaming Federation Square and bringing Sovereign Hill's old world charm and exciting history with them. |
What's On At ACMI |
| Date: | '6th to 12th of September' |
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Contemporary Australian Filmmaking
Kathleen Ferrier
Drawing on a wealth of recently discovered material sourced from archives around the world, including intimate home movies and photographs, Melbourne filmmaker Diane Perelsztejn sheds new light on British singer Kathleen Ferrier's remarkable life and meteoric rise to fame. Narrated by Charlotte Rampling.
Saturday 8th of September with Q&A and Saturday 15th of September
4pm
Full $8, Concession $8 & ACMI Member $6
Collector's Roadshow
Sunday 9th of September
A special event for anyone who has a passion for playing, collecting or learning about cool retro videogames, hardware and paraphernalia.
ACMI Super Chef Comp 2
Entries close Monday 17 September
Create a culinary homage to videogames, dream up cakes, sandwiches or savouries - whatever creation best suits your idea. Take a photo of your dish and send it to us for the chance to win! |
Paddlesteamer Reunion |
| Venue: | Renmark South Australia |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 4th of September ' |
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| Time: | 8.30a.m |
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South Australian paddle steamers, Marion and Oscar W and the PS Adelaide from Echuca are now on their way to Mildura for the grand reunion of heritage vessels associated with the PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival on Sunday 9th September.
The Oscar and the Marion will join up with the PS Industry, PB Amphibious and other riverboats at Renmark South Australia on Tuesday 4th of September and depart in flotilla formation from the Renmark Wharf at 8.30a.m. |
A Giant Lego Builtboard Lands in Brisbane |
| Venue: | King George Square, Brisbane |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 29th of August - Sunday 2nd of September' |
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| Time: | 8am - 4pm |
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| Booking: | LEGOfestival.com.au |
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LEGO Australia is giving you the unique opportunity to say it loud, large and with LEGO bricks as Brisbane comes alive with the installation of a giant double-sided 7m tall x 6m wide LEGO Builtboard.
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick in Australia. To commemorate the milestone, LEGO Australia has launched the Festival of Play, a nine-month schedule of activity set to pay homage to the humble LEGO brick,encouraging kids and adult fans alike to celebrate through play. |
Classic and Wooden Boat Festival |
| Venue: | Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | '13th & 14th of October 2012' |
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| The National Maritime Museum's popular Classic and Wooden Boat Festival returns to Darling Harbour this October. This year the action packed family event has been revamped and has plenty to delight little kids and big kids alike. |
All for Kids Market |
| Venue: | Function Centre: Werribee Race Course, Bulban Rd, Werribee |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 13th of October 2012' |
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| Time: | 9am - 1pm |
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| Fee: | Entry $3, kids free. |
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| Booking: | Allforkidsmarket.com.au |
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50+ Indoor Stalls of handmade, new and pre-loved items for babies and children. Stalls will be piled high with clothes, shoes, toys, books, nursery essentials, gifts, games, maternity, accessories and more.
Come along or bring the kids. There will be face painting for the Kids and the kiosk for mum and dad.
Plenty of parking, prams welcome. |
What's On At ACMI |
| Date: | '6th - 12th of September, 2012' |
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Dreams of a Life
Thursday 13 September - Sunday 7 October
Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Member $11
Award-winning filmmaker Carol Morley (The Alcohol Years) returns with one of the year's most captivating and unforgettable films.
Hotel Transylvania
Sunday 16th of September 10.30am
Full/Concession $8 ACMI Member $7
Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's (Adam Sandler) lavish five-stake resort, where monsters can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world's most famous monsters to celebrate daughter Mavis's 118th birthday.
An Evening with Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Thursday 20th of September at 6:15pm
Full $20 Concession $16 ACMI Member $15
Famed for his pioneering application of music and visuals, Mizuguchi uses music not just as an accompaniment to a game, but as an integral part of its gameplay. Including traditional videogames, such as the hugely successful Sega Rally Championship, Mizuguchi has worked on some of the most original and unconventional music-fusion titles, including Space Channel 5, Lumines, Rez and his latest opus, Child of Eden. |
Disney Princess in-store event at Toys'R'Us |
| Venue: | Majura Park, Moore Park and Bankstown, Cairns, Gepps Cross, Highpoint and Doncaster, Cannington and Innaloo |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 15th September' |
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| Time: | 11.00am - 1.00pm |
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| Booking: | Toysrus.com.au |
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Toys'R'Us is inviting all little princesses-in-waiting to explore the magical world of Disney Princess at a very special party on Saturday 15th September. Fans will be treated to some right royal fun and games at the free events, set to take place at select stores nationally.
Exclusive to Toys'R'Us, the Disney Princess in-store event will feature a range of entertainment and activities including pin the kiss on the frog, design your very own princess tiara, story time, plus face painting and mini manicures at the beauty parlour. |
Medibank Icehouse's Spring and School Holiday Program |
| Venue: | Only five minutes from the city, Medibank Icehouse is located off Footscray Road, Docklands. |
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| Time: | Medibank Icehouse is open from 9am, 7 days a week, 364 days a year for recreational skating. |
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| Booking: | Icehouse.com.au |
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Spring program will include:
Family happy hour - Every Saturday and Sunday and every day of the school holidays skate on the family rink between 12noon and 1pm. There will be a limited number of free ice aids available
Twitter Time - You can choose the music you want to skate to with Twitter Time each night and all day of the school holidays. Just Tweet your request to @ice_house
Themed evenings - If you're planning a fun night out with family or friends, why not get involved in the themes such as Indie Tuesday, Skate Date Night Thursday, Top 40 Friday or Ice Disco Saturday
Free Beginner lessons - Free Beginners lessons run Tues - Friday at 7pm and throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday
The school holiday program will include:
All of the above as well as Skate demonstrations by figure skaters, ice hockey players and speed skaters, additional free beginners lessons as well as advanced and intermediate lessons.
Free lessons daily during the school holidays - From 11am
Joint $35 ticket with Medibank Icehouse, Wonderland and Harbour Town ( All conveniently located next door to one another at Docklands)
All day Skating
Unlimited Rides
Show bag
Animal Nursery
World Record Attempt - Medibank Icehouse is inviting everyone to help us break the World Record attempt for the longest conga line on ice. People can register to be part of the fun on the website and skate for free between 10am and 12noon on Saturday 6th of October |
Rolling Home |
| Venue: | The Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre |
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| Date: | '17th - 22nd of September' |
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| Time: | 18th - 20th and 22nd at 10am and 12:30pm. 21st at 10am, 12:30 and 6pm. |
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| Fee: | $15 |
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| Booking: | 6275 2700 or Canberratheatrecentre.com.au |
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| In Rolling Home, Fiagro and Georgio are two gypsy friends who live in a caravan, traveling from town to town, selling stories. When disaster strikes their belovered home on wheels, Fiagro and Georgio are left with only their stories and each other. In their search for a new place to call home, they create a fantastical world full of larger than life characters. |
NSW Government's Go Play Program |
| Booking: | Goplay.nsw.gov.au |
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| The September NSW school holidays are fast approaching and parents across the state are making plans at the click of a button. Go Play, a website and iPhone app which takes the stress out of planning school holiday activities, features hundreds of government-run school holiday ideas for kids of all ages. The website and app bring together in one convenient location a wide range of child and family school holiday activities and programs which are educational, inspiring and fun. Organised by the NSW government with input from federal and local government agencies, there are hundreds of arts, cultural, sport, recreational and many other activities on offer. |
Made to Fit |
| Venue: | National Institute of Circus Arts: 41 Green Street, Prahran |
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| Date: | 'September 12th - 22nd' |
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| Time: | 12-15, 19-22 September at 7.30pm. 15, 20 and 22 September at 1.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adult $27 & Child U16 $18 |
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| Booking: | Nica.com.au |
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| Made to Fit features a cast of 27 second-year students mid way through their Bachelor of Circus Arts degree. The talented young artists go to great lengths to explore the boundaries of social norms while pushing their own physical boundaries in this new show. Their energetic flying, dancing, balancing, acrobatics and contortion will inspire audiences. |
Sydney Opera House School Holiday Activites |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House |
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| Booking: | Sydneyoperahouse.com or (02) 9250 7777 |
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Sydney Opera House has a line-up of activities guaranteed to keep families busy over the school break with The Gruffalo's Child, Kids Discovery Tours and free Creative Play Area.
The Gruffalo's Child
Dates: 24 September - 4 October 2012 at 10am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm
Tickets: $35 / $29; Groups $25
Recommended for Ages: 4+
Kids Discovery Tours
Dates: 22 September - 7 October, departing at 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm
Price: From $24.50 with special family packages available. Children under 5 are free.
Recommended for Ages: 5+
Free Creative Play Area
Dates: 22 September - 28 September and 2 October - 7 October, 2012
Price: Free
Recommended for Ages: 5-12 |
Luna Park Sydney Dares You to Conquer Alone |
| Venue: | Luna Park Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Friday 21 September to Sunday 7 October' |
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The famous Mirror Maze in Luna Park's 1930's fun house, Coney Island, has been around for decades. Throughout the years people have gone in, become lost and never found their way out. Now, the power has been shut-off and these inhabitants lurk the corridors, hidden in darkness, unable to escape.
Guests are dared to grab a friend and take on the old abandoned mirror maze - Alone - a twisted labyrinth shrouded in mystery. Who is brave enough to take the challenge and risk becoming eternally lost inside themselves? |
ClareBowditchwillheadlineatSydneysClassicandWoodenBoatFestival |
| Venue: | The Australian National Maritime Museum |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 13th of October' |
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| Fee: | $20 per adult or $25 for a day/night ticket, children free |
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| Booking: | Anmm.gov.au/cwbf |
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| The Classic and Wooden Boat Festival on the weekend of 13 and 14 October gives Sydneysiders the chance to get up close and personal with more than 70 classic boats that recall the golden age of sailing. This year the festival has been revamped and features a full program of live music from early morning to late evening. The troupe of 'Sirens' musical talent, including the latest up-and-coming artists, will entertain visitors of all ages throughout the day. And familiar faces Carmen Smith, Danni Da Ros and Mali-Koa Hood will be reunited over the weekend following the success of Channel 9's The Voice. |
Cuddly Care Bears at Knox Shopping Centre |
| Venue: | Knox Shopping Centre: 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 2nd of October, 2012' |
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| Time: | 10am - 2pm |
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| Cheery little ones can cuddle up with Bedtime Care Bear and also have the opportunity to take part in a free colouring-in workshop spreading joy with arts and craft fun and learning that sharing is caring. |
The Happy Prince |
| Venue: | Carlton Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street Carlton |
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| Date: | 'October 6th, 2012' |
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| Time: | 2pm |
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| Fee: | $15 Adult, $5 children. |
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| Booking: | Lamama.com.au and 9347 6142 |
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Ladies Who Lounge present: A reading of Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince with extracts from the Children's Opera by Malcolm Williamson as part of the La Mama school holiday program.
Ladies Who Lounge are presenting a reading with a difference this school holidays. Adapting Oscar Wilde's classic fairytale The Happy Prince, adding award winning opera singers Daniel Todd and Isabel Hertaeg to perform extracts from the Children's Opera by Australian Composer, Malcolm Williamson and dropping some key Melbourne actors into the mix including Drew Tingwell, City Homicide, Secret Life Of Us, Blue Heelers, Neighbours; And Maggie Doyle, Royal College of Music and New College London. The end result is a 30 minute, musical story telling experience for adults and children alike. Come along and lose yourself in the beauty of this timeless tale. |
For the first time ever My Kitchen Rules goes LIVE at the Royal Melbourne Show! |
| Venue: | Royal Melbourne Show |
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| Date: | 'September 22nd to October 2nd' |
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| Melbourne chef and celebrity MKR judge Karen Martini will host all the MKR LIVE Contestant Cook-off shows that will see this year's SA finalists Nic and Rocco, NSW siblings Helen and Steve, Tasmania's Megan and Andy and two season winners Sammy and Bella once again battle the MKR clock. Joining them at selected events will be special celebrity chefs. |
WilderQuest First Time Family Camping Adventure |
| Booking: | Wildwildworld.com.au/wilderquest |
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Spring into camping these holidays without needing to pitch a tent! That's the invitation from the National Parks and Wildlife Service who are launching their exciting WilderQuest First Time Family Camping Adventure this school holidays.
This family adventure just an hour from Sydney will have all the fun and excitement of camping but without the stress and hassle of setting up tents.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will provide and pitch the tents, collect and stack the firewood and even provide the food - families just need to bring themselves.
Travis Roberts, area manager for Bents Basin State Conservation Area said NPWS wanted to keep the fun in camping and at the same time making it safe and easy for families to give it a go. |
JUNKIT craft workshops + All Well & Good |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 22 September, Wednesday 26 September, Wednesday 3 October and Saturday 6 October' |
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| Fee: | $5 per participant |
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| Booking: | no pre-booking (pay on the day) |
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Children visiting Eumundi Markets over the school holidays will also have the opportunity to get creative and learn about the importance of recycling with 'JUNKIT' craft workshops.
The JUNKIT workshops will be presented by artist Rene McGovern (TTCreator). |
Late Bit |
| Venue: | The Lightwell: ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thurssday 27th of September - Thursday 25th of October, 2012' |
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| Time: | from 6pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Booking: | Gamemasters.acmi.net.au |
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image presents Late Bit, an opportunity to take the Game Masters exhibition experience to the next level on the last Thursday night of every month.
Made possible by the City of Melbourne's Late Night Activation program, Late Bit is a playful and eclectic program of live entertainment featuring games-inspired music and performances, game play and mingling. The free entry event is designed to complement the experience for Game Masters ticketholders from 6pm. |
LEGO Brickworks: A World First Public Exhibition |
| Booking: | LEGOfestival.com.au |
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2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick in Australia. To celebrate the milestone, LEGO Australia launched the Festival of Play in April, a nine-month schedule of activity set to pay homage to the humble LEGO brick, encouraging kids and adult fans alike to celebrate through play.
Macquarie Street, Sydney: 29th May to 4th June
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney: 15th June to 30th July
Newcastle Museum: 4th August to 7th September
Ipswich Art Gallery: 12nd September to 10th October
Look out for designs from:
Romance Was Born - fashion designers
Benja Harney - paper engineer
Simplesime - tattoo artist/illustrator
Fiona Dalwood - animator
Dinosaur Designs - designers
Kitiya Palaskas - craft-based designer
Saffron Craig - surface designer
Adriano Zumbo - patissier
Max Treffkorn - 6 year old child artist
Louise Whelan - photographer |
SunSense UV Photobus |
| Venue: | Wynyard Park, Sydney CBD |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 9th October, 2012' |
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| Time: | 9am - 5pm |
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| With 384,342 Australians being diagnosed with skin cancer each year1, that's over 1000 people every day specialised UV photograph technology will be used to help raise much needed awareness of the harsh realities of our sunburnt country by measuring the nation's 'SunSensibility', whilst providing much needed hints on tips on remaining sun safe this summer. |
Professor Splash Breathtaking Dive |
| Venue: | Darling Harbour (in front of convention centre) |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 2nd of October, 2012' |
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| Time: | 10.30am for a dive at 11.00am sharp |
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| Fee: | Free |
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Join the world's greatest stunt diver*, Professor Splash, when he comes to Australia for the first time to attempt a breathtaking dive like no other!
Sponsored by Vanish NapiSan, the master of professional shallow diving, Professor Splash, will attempt a daring dive from an 8-metre high platform. In an Australian-first, he will launch into a shallow pool of just 30 centimetres of none other than tomato sauce, in front of a live audience in Darling Harbour. |
All Well And Good at Eumundi Markets |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 29th of September' |
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| Time: | 8am - 2pm |
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| All Well & Good is a free (no entry fee) health and wellness event - a day of education and healthy pampering celebrating nourishing foods, natural products, therapies and lifestyle choices. |
Inspirations of the Nation |
| Venue: | Nintendo.com.au/new-art-academy |
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Looking for fun activities for the kids to get involved in these school holidays?
Nintendo are calling on budding artists to capture and upload what inspires you in your city to: Nintendo.com.au/new-art-academy |
What's On At ACMI |
| Date: | '3rd to 9th of October, 2012' |
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2012 Senior's Film Festival
Musicals, melodrama, spotlights on Cary Grant, Alfred Hitchcock and Vincente Minnelli plus Raul Ruiz's epic swansong!
Sunday 7th of October - Friday 12th of October
Festival screens as part of the Victoria-wide Victorian Seniors' Festival (managed by the Department of Health, Ageing & Aged Care)
Seniors: $5 (carers admitted free of charge)
All other tickets: $11
Conversation About The Story of Film
Tuesday 9th of October at 7pm
Ticket Prices: Free
Radio National's movie critic Julie Rigg, host of Triple R's Film Buff's Forecast Paul Harris and Professor and Chair of Media and Communication at Deakin University Deb Verhoven dissect Mark Cousins' The Story of Film An Odyssey.
Join these great critics and commentators of cinema as they reflect on Mark Cousins' fiercely individual and epic odyssey of the story of film. |
Peats Ridge to Kings Cross the Dub Shack Is Back |
| Venue: | FBI Social (level 2 - Kings Cross Hotel) |
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| Date: | 'Friday October 19th' |
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| Time: | Midnight till late |
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| Fee: | $15. On the door for $20 |
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| Booking: | Foreigndub.com or Peatsridgefestival.com.au |
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The Mentor Club |
| Venue: | AGL Theatre, Museum of Sydney: Cnr Phillip & Bridge St, Sydney |
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| Date: | '10th of October 2012' |
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| Time: | 12:00-2:00pm |
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| Fee: | $95 |
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| Booking: | Youngeinsteins.com.au |
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Making reference to the recent findings published by IBISWorld which detail a new-age of technology, set to be as ground-breaking to Australian businesses as electricity or telephony, IBM Managing Director Australia & New Zealand, Andrew Stevens, will bring a number of revelations to some of Australia's future business leaders as part of The Mentor Club's upcoming seminar.
Serving as a forum that encourages the discussion of relevant and current topics, The Mentor Club seminars provide young professionals an outlet to receive guidance and insight into the business world with some of the industry's most respected and successful executives.
Leaders of the future are encouraged to further develop and broaden their skillset with this seminar which will look at the importance of transformation, not only in the realm of corporate brands, but on a personal level. |
Grampians Wildflower Show |
| Venue: | Visitgrampians.com.au |
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| Date: | '4th - 7th October' |
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An array of wildflowers of all colours, shapes and sizes will be on display in full bloom at this family-friendly event.
Nature lovers and garden enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful flowering orchids, lilies and natives that can be seen in all their glory throughout the woodlands, heathlands and wetlands of the region during Spring. |
What's On At ACMI |
| Date: | '10th - 16th of October, 2012' |
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Game Masters: Discover the Gods of Gaming
Featuring over 125 playable games, ACMI's latest blockbuster exhibition celebrates the work of the world's most innovative and influential videogame designers, including Peter Molyneux, Warren Spector, Tim Schafer, Tetsuya Mizuguchi and more.
Game Masters Curator Talks: Game Changers
Thursday 11th of October
This session will explore behind the scenes of the Game Changers section in Game Masters. This group of designers, known for pushing the boundaries of game design and storytelling, include Yuji Naka & the Sonic Team (Sonic the Hedgehog), Blizzard Entertainment (World of Warcraft) and Tim Schafer (Grim Fandango).
Dr Sarmast's Music School
Full $8 Concession $8 ACMI Member $6
Saturday 13th of October
4pm
Musicologist Dr Ahmad Sarmast returns to Kabul after 15 years in exile to reopen an old music school, closed down by Muslim extremists in 1992. |
MasterChef Live |
| Venue: | Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall of Industries |
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| Date: | '5th - 7th of October, 2012' |
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Romp & Stomp Fun Day for Children |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum: Bunjilaka and Humanities Museum Victoria |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday October 24th, 2012' |
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| With thousands of children, parents, carers and grandparents attending each year, Romp & Stomp is a day of fun-filled activities for children aged 0-5 years. The day includes fun and educational activities, performances, special appearances and storytelling and also provides parents and carers with an opportunity to access information about early childhood services and networks. |
Toys'R'Us Skylanders Giants Launch Event |
| Venue: | Toys'R'Us Doncaster (Westfield Shop MM1/3, 619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster) |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 17th October 2012' |
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| Time: | 4pm - 6pm |
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| Booking: | Toysrus.com.au |
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| Skylanders Giants follows on from the number one selling kids' game of 2011, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, which was voted by kids as K-Zone's Toy of the Year. Building upon the game's breakthrough fundamentals, Skylanders Giants merges the physical and virtual realms. With excitement building, Toys'R'Us Doncaster will celebrate by inviting children to join the hype and be amongst the first in the country to play and buy Skylanders Giants at a special in-store event. The event is a must for any Skylanders fan, with the first 100 kids set to receive exclusive Skylanders Dark Spyros. |
FREE Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Mexican Taquería Burritos |
| Venue: | Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Mexican Taquería in Westfield Bondi Junction |
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| Date: | '18th of October' |
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| Time: | 12noon - 9pm |
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| Fee: | FREE Burritos |
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Proving that sometimes the best things in life really ARE free, Guzman y Gomez (GYG) Mexican Taquería in Westfield Bondi Junction will give away FREE Burritos for the entire day on 18 October. As if the offer of free food weren't reason enough for Sydneysiders to make their way to the store, the company has announced that they will donate $1 for every Burrito given away to Misión México, a refuge in Tapachula, Mexico that provides a safe home for children in need.
All Burritos on the menu including bowls will be available for the entire day free of charge! (One Burrito or Burrito Bowl per person with no other menu items available on Free Burrito Day) The full GYG drinks range is available so try a Margarita, Sangria or authentic Mexican soft drink - Jarrito! |
Game Masters Closing Days |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Finishing on Sunday 28th of October ' |
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| Fee: | All tickets $10 for 10 days |
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| ACMI's highly interactive videogames exhibition, Game Masters, is set to close on Sunday 28 October. Coinciding with ACMI's 10th Birthday weekend, Game Masters tickets will be $10 for the final ten days of the exhibition, Friday 19 to Sunday 28 October, to celebrate the milestone. |
What's On At ACMI |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '17th - 23rd of October, 2012' |
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The Queen of Versailles U15+
Thursday 18th of October 7pm
Sunday 28th of October 4.30pm
A fascinating fly-on-the-wall portrait of time-share mogul David Siegel and his former beauty queen wife Jackie. The Queen of Versailles follows the couple as they set about building the largest privately owned home in the States, just as the GFC hits. Winner Best Director, Documentary, at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
ACMI Detropia
Saturday 20th of October 4pm + Panel discussion
Sunday 28th of October 2.30pm
A compelling portrait of the transformation of Detroit, the iconic Mid Western 'Motor City' whose social demographics have been dramatically impacted by declining economic fortunes. Winner of the Best Editing, Documentary award, at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. |
Day of Pampering |
| Venue: | Eden Gardens: Corner Nepean Highway and Canadian Bay Roads, Mount Eliza |
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| Date: | '20th and 21st October' |
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| Booking: | Edengardensmteliza.com.au |
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Fashion parades showcasing Spring fashions made purely out of flowers and leaves at 1pm and 2pm
Hand massages with products form Linden Leaves
Market stalls including Glass House Candles and Saison Soaps
Florascope readings - matching peoples personalities to flowers
Teas sampling |
Kids in the Garden |
| Venue: | Eden Gardens: Corner Nepean Highway and Canadian Bay Roads, Mount Eliza |
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| Date: | '27th and 28th October' |
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| Booking: | Edengardensmteliza.com.au |
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Butterfly adventures - learn all about butterflies and their transformation from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly
Face painting
Seedling workshops - learn how to plant and nurture a seedling so it grows into a beautiful plant
Judging the Gnome Roam |
AGL Smarter Living Store |
| Venue: | 507 Bridge Road, Richmond |
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| Date: | '26th of October 2012' |
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| Time: | 12pm - 2 pm |
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| Booking: | Aglsmarterliving.com.au |
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The Block's Scott Cam will launch the first of Victorias' AGL Smarter Living retail stores with a free family workshop at the Richmond store on 26 October. The launch, which is open to the public, will give all who attend the opportunity to put Scott's knowledge to the test and ask him to solve your DIY dilemmas.
There will also be fun DIY activities and giveaways up for grabs! |
The Cockatoo Island Film Festival |
| Date: | 'October 24th - 28th, 2012' |
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The Cockatoo Island Film Festival is serving up a comprehensive and engaging education program targeting future film makers - from toddlers, to tweens and tertiary students.
The inaugural Festival's first day (Wed Oct 24) features hands on workshops, special movie screenings and seminars where Sydney's youngsters will go behind the scenes and to the heart of creativity.
A highlight will be a series of interactive workshops with the key creative team behind Flying Bark Productions' popular 2D/3D animated series, The Woodlies, seen every Saturday at 10.00am on the Seven Network. |
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