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Luna Park Sydney's HalloScream! |
| Venue: | Luna Park Sydney |
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| Date: | ' 26th - 28th of October' |
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Luna Park Sydney's HalloScream! is the place to be for frights and delights for the entire family for Halloween.
From 26 October to 28 October there are a number of spell-binding activities happening across the Park including:
Alone - Guests will tempt their fate in the famous Coney Island mirror maze, Alone. Since it first opened in the 1930s people have gone in, become lost and never made it out. With the power shut-off, dare-devils will be looking over their shoulders weary of who might lurk around the corners.
Trick or Treat - Kids can buy a special HalloScream Trick or Treat showbag to receive a 'trick or treat' card which can be stamped as they fill their bags with evil goodies around the Park.
Most scarily dressed Photo Competition - Guests dressed to distress can have their photo taken by one of the Park's roving photographers. The images will be uploaded to Facebook and the most scarily dressed guest will win a Family Pass! This will be announced on the day of terror itself 31 October on Luna Park Sydney's Facebook page.
Midway spooktacular - Every hour from 1pm until 4pm performances will be held along the Park's midway thrilling guests with a 30 minute spooktacular. |
Celebrate Australia Day at the National Maritime Museum |
| Venue: | The National Maritime Museum, at Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'Monday, 26 January' |
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| Time: | 9.30 am to 6.00 pm |
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| Booking: | All inquiries, phone (02) 9298 3777 or visit www.anmm.gov.au |
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FREE live music and entertainment around the museum all day look out for Colin Douglas roaming renditions of great Australian bush ballads followed by an amazing log drumming performance by Echoes of Polynesia
The museum s exhibitions will be open free of charge as usual! Don t miss Vaka Moana Voyages of the Ancestors which tells the story of the discovery and settlement of the Pacific islands - the last chapter in the story of human expansion across the globe.
PLUS there will be a screening of the award-winning 2002 film Whale Rider at 11 am and 3 pm and a screening of the children s animated feature Horrible Histories: Highly Hawaiian at 2 pm... all FREE
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The Biggest Adventure Race in the World is set to Invade the Streets of Sydney and Melbourne |
| Date: | 'Sydney, Saturday March 7th 2009 and Melbourne, Saturday March 14th 2009' |
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| Time: | 10am 4pm followed by an after-party. |
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| Fee: | Price for two person team: $175 per team. |
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| Booking: | www.citychase.com.au |
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Sydney and Melbourne cities are set to be turned into obstacle courses with a bizarre competition billed as the biggest adventure race in the world. Over 25,000 people have taken part around the world, now it s your turn.
All Australian habitants are invited to complete a series of challenges, ranging from eating live worms and holding deadly snakes to using a car to drive a giant football through a net, in a bid to represent Australia in the City Chase World Championships.
Part obstacle, part scavenger hunt, teams of two will be armed with a cryptic clue sheet leading them to secret ChasePoints around the city travelling only by foot, bus and train. At each ChasePoint teams attempt to complete physical, intellectual and humorous challenges.
The first team to complete the required 12 out of 20 ChasePoints and cross the finish line wins. It s up to each team the order they visit each ChasePoint; but a little strategic route planning, resourcefulness and determination can help.
Nokia City Chase invites couch potatoes and fitness fanatics alike who want to try something new, and experience discovery, adventure and laughter. But remember it s not about winning, its all about the journey. |
Whats On at Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'February to April 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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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: 21 March to 12 July 2009
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: 3 April 2009
Melbourne Museum Comedy Tour
This Comedy Festival, Ben McKenzie, the Man in the Lab Coat, returns to host the Melbourne Museum Comedy Tour. Joining him will be Melbourne comedy legend Janet A. McLeod and The Collectors host and comedian Andy Muirhead for a spooky and exciting trip through Melbourne Museum after hours. Prepare to learn something new and have your funny bone tickled in this evening of science, history and laughter.
Date: 16 to 18 April and 23 to 25 April 2009
Cost: $15 adult, $10 concession
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: 24 April to 24 May 2009
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)
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Whats On at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'April to June 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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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.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, presented by Bose Corporation, was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston and Lucasfilm Ltd. The exhibition is based upon work supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, USA. © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Presented by Bose Corporation.
Date: 4 June to 3 November 2009
Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Concession, $6 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
Starlight and Spaceflight autumn school holiday program
This autumn go on a journey through space. Find out the difference between a meteoroid, meteorite and meteor and touch the 680kg Cranbourne meteorite. Learn about the fastest thing in the universe, light, and make your very own swinging star mobile to take home and learn about some of the brightest stars in our sky. Find out about rockets and how you would get to the moon in the 20 minute Lunar Lift-off performance. Planetarium shows will also be showing daily.
Date: 4 April to 19 April 2009
Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards
Some of the most spectacular photographic images of the Australian night sky are on display as part of this touring exhibition. The display features the winners and selected entries from the annual photography competition named after the world-renowned astrophotographer and competition judge Dr David Malin. Entries are judged not only for their technical skill but also their ability to capture the beauty of the sky and the intrinsic interest of astronomy. The images on display range from spectacular shots of the moon and a lunar eclipse, to constellations and nebula, star trails and the Milky Way.
Developed by the Central West Astronomical Society and toured by the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Date: Until 2 April 2009
100 Hours of Astronomy
Take part in the International Year of Astronomy here at Scienceworks. All around the world, across six continents, people will be participating in 100 hours of Astronomy by looking through telescopes. You can join in by using a special solar telescope to look at the surface of the Sun, and have your astronomy questions answered in a Q&A session with Dr Tanya Hill, Museum Victoria s own astronomer.
Date: 12pm and 2pm, Sunday 5 April 2009
Earth Quest - From Outer Space to Inner Earth
Take off on an intergalactic journey from the outer limits of the solar system all the way to the very centre of the Earth. Learn about our fascinating planet through more than 30 interactive exhibits ranging from astronomy, geology, geography, environmental science to biology. This exciting exhibition includes the Cranbourne Meteorite Number 13, free Earth Quest Experiment Zone workshops and a special mineral specimen display.
Date: Until 19 April 2009
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: From 2 May
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Whats On at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'January to February 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am 4.30pm |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination
The science and fantasy behind the STAR WARS phenomenon will take centre stage in a new exhibition opening at Scienceworks. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination features more than 80 costumes, interactive exhibits, models and props from all six STAR WARS movies. Developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination is the first exhibition to showcase costumes and props from all six STAR WARS movies while exploring cutting-edge research and modern technologies that could one day make the fantasy world of STAR WARS a reality.
Created by the Museum of Science, Boston, USA, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd.
Date: 3 June to 3 November 2009
Cost: Surcharge applies
Earth Quest - From Outer Space to Inner Earth
Take off on an intergalactic journey from the outer limits of the solar system all the way to the very centre of the Earth. Learn about our fascinating planet through more than 30 interactive exhibits ranging from astronomy, geology, geography, environmental science to biology. This exciting exhibition includes the Cranbourne Meteorite Number 13, free Earth Quest Experiment Zone workshops and a special mineral specimen display.
Date: Until 19 April 2009
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards
Some of the most spectacular photographic images of the Australian night sky will be on display as part of this touring exhibition. The display features the winners and selected entries from the annual photography competition named after the world-renowned astrophotographer and competition judge Dr David Malin. Entries are judged not only for their technical skill but also their ability to capture the beauty of the sky and the intrinsic interest of astronomy. The images on display range from spectacular shots of the moon and a lunar eclipse, to constellations and nebula, star trails and the Milky Way.
Date: 31 January to 2 April 2009
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Mystery Cornish Fishing Lugger Display
See a model of the original Mystery fishing lugger and commemorate the voyage from Cornwall, UK to Melbourne in 1854/1855. The voyage will be retraced by a yachtsman called Peter Goss in a replica of the original boat, named Spirit of Mystery. The 37ft wooden lugger is due to set sail this October, following in the wake of seven Cornishmen who made a heroic journey from Newlyn to Australia more than 150 years ago. The Spirit of Mystery has no engine and navigation will be by the stars and sun. The voyage is due to end in Williamstown in early 2009.
Date: Until 15 March 2009
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Imagination Factory Invent and Play
Discover how simple machines can be used to create ingenious inventions. Investigate basic mechanical tools and find out how we use gears, levers, pulleys and cams in everyday life. With dozens of hands-on interactive exhibits, this exhibition will have the gears of your mind spinning with new ways to think about the mechanical world around you.
Date: Until 3 May 2009
Cost: $11 Adults, $3.50 children and $4 concession
Price includes general entry to Scienceworks
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Whats On at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'February to June 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am 4.30pm |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination
The science and fantasy behind the STAR WARS phenomenon will take centre stage in a new exhibition opening at Scienceworks. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination features more than 80 costumes, interactive exhibits, models and props from all six STAR WARS movies. Where Science Meets Imagination is the first exhibition to showcase costumes and props from all six STAR WARS movies while exploring cutting-edge research and modern technologies that could one day make the fantasy world of STAR WARS a reality.
Date: 4 June to 3 November 2009
Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Concession, $6 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
Machines in Action Day
A unique opportunity to see heritage steam engines and agricultural machinery at work. Items on display include the Cowley Steam Traction Engine, the only working Australian made traction engine in the world, along with the KL Bulldog Tractor and other historic machinery on parade. The day also includes hay-baling demonstrations and tours of the historic Pumping Station
Date: Sunday 22 March
Experiment Zone Quake Shake
Throughout weekends in February and March, children can take part in 30 minute experiment sessions and learn about design and construction. Build your own two-storey building that can withstand the force of an earthquake in this hands-on science workshop. Suitable for 6-12 year olds.
Date: Weekends until 29 March 2009
Mystery Cornish Fishing Lugger Display
See a model of the original Mystery fishing lugger and commemorate the voyage from Cornwall, UK to Melbourne in 1854/1855. The voyage is being retraced by yachtsman Pete Goss in a replica of the original boat, named Spirit of Mystery. The 37ft wooden lugger set sail in October, following in the wake of seven Cornishmen who made a heroic journey from Newlyn to Australia more than 150 years ago. The Spirit of Mystery has no engine and navigation is by the stars and sun. The voyage is due to end in Williamstown in early 2009.
Date: Until 29 March 2009
Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards
Some of the most spectacular photographic images of the Australian night sky are on display as part of this touring exhibition. The display features the winners and selected entries from the annual photography competition named after the world-renowned astrophotographer and competition judge Dr David Malin. Entries are judged not only for their technical skill but also their ability to capture the beauty of the sky and the intrinsic interest of astronomy. The images on display range from spectacular shots of the moon and a lunar eclipse, to constellations and nebula, star trails and the Milky Way.
Developed by the Central West Astronomical Society and toured by the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Date: Until 2 April 2009
Earth Quest - From Outer Space to Inner Earth
Take off on an intergalactic journey from the outer limits of the solar system all the way to the very centre of the Earth. Learn about our fascinating planet through more than 30 interactive exhibits ranging from astronomy, geology, geography, environmental science to biology. This exciting exhibition includes the Cranbourne Meteorite Number 13, free Earth Quest Experiment Zone workshops and a special mineral specimen display.
Date: Until 19 April 2009
Imagination Factory Invent and Play
Discover how simple machines can be used to create ingenious inventions. Investigate basic mechanical tools and find out how we use gears, levers, pulleys and cams in everyday life. With dozens of hands-on interactive exhibits, this exhibition will have the gears of your mind spinning with new ways to think about the mechanical world around you.
Developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra. Proudly supported by Raytheon
Date: Until 3 May 2009
Cost: $11 Adults, $3.50 children and $4 concession (includes entry to Scienceworks)
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Whats On at Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'April to June 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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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: 3 April 2009
Melbourne Museum Comedy Tour
This Comedy Festival, Ben McKenzie, the Man in the Lab Coat, returns to host the Melbourne Museum Comedy Tour. Joining him will be Melbourne comedy legend Janet A. McLeod and The Collectors host and comedian Andy Muirhead for a spooky and exciting trip through Melbourne Museum after hours. Prepare to learn something new and have your funny bone tickled in this evening of science, history and laughter.
Date: 16 to 18 April and 23 to 25 April 2009
Cost: $15 adult, $10 concession
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: 24 April to 24 May 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
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)
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Whats On at Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'February to June 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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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: 21 March to 12 July 2009
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: 3 April 2009
Melbourne Museum Comedy Tour
This Comedy Festival, Ben McKenzie, the Man in the Lab Coat, returns to host the Melbourne Museum Comedy Tour. Joining him will be Melbourne comedy legend Janet A. McLeod and The Collectors host and comedian Andy Muirhead for a spooky and exciting trip through Melbourne Museum after hours. Prepare to learn something new and have your funny bone tickled in this evening of science, history and laughter.
Date: 16 to 18 April and 23 to 25 April 2009
Cost: $15 adult, $10 concession
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: 24 April to 24 May 2009
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)
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Were Living in the 70s |
| Venue: | Susannah Place Museum Gloucester St, The Rocks (adjacent to Australian Hotel) |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 29 March' |
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| Time: | 10am 5pm |
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| Fee: | FREE STREET PARTY with half price museum entry, General $4, Concession $2 |
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| Booking: | Further information: www.hht.net.au or call 8239 2288 |
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It was the era when Starsky and Hutch were strutting their stuff, Dennis Lillee was king of the cricket pitch and Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister, but the 1970s in Sydney also saw an important series of protests and green bans that saved The Rocks area from demolition and redevelopment.
Get your groove on and be part of this celebration of disco dancing, iconic hairdos, crazy moustaches and all things 1970s with live music, dancing, face painting and street theatre throughout the day.
Glam rock band That 70s Thang! will take to the stage with their rockin live tunes so brush up on your moves and be ready to boogie on down to take out first prize in the dance competition.
Step inside Susannah Place Museum for some nostalgia with screenings of much loved 1970s TV shows like Skippy and Classic Countdown, then explore the four 1844 terrace houses and discover the fascinating ways that life in The Rocks has changed over time.
Raid the wardrobe for those super wide flares and platform shoes that haven t seen the light of day in years and start planning a groovy outfit to be in the running for the best dressed prize.
Check out the authentic Chryslers and other too cool for school cars of the era and browse the stalls for totally rad 70s memorabilia including vintage clothes, sunglasses, accessories, jewellery, shoes, retro bric-a-brac and vinyl records. |
Discover textiles old and new at historic Elizabeth Farm |
| Venue: | Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice St Rosehill |
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| Date: | '13 - 22 March' |
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| Time: | Friday to Sunday, 9.30am 4pm |
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| Fee: | General $20, Concession $15, includes morning tea |
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HSC Texstyle exhibition on display 13 - 22 March and special textile workshop 14 & 15 March
Head to historic Elizabeth Farm to see a stunning selection of works from the HSC Texstyle exhibition and discover the world of colonial textiles at a special workshop on 14 & 15 March.
Wander through the servant s quarter and tea rooms of Australia s oldest homestead, to see 20 major works from year 12 Textiles & Design students from across NSW including apparel, textile arts, furnishings and costume.
See intricate wall hangings, elegant gowns, colourful bags and creative costumes that were inspired by themes ranging from the French revolution, Jane Austen and pop art to monopoly, music act Daft Punk and films like Atonement and Gone with the Wind.
At a special workshop in conjunction with the exhibition, discover the world of colonial textiles. Tour the 1793 house with guide Jacky Dalton and hear how the intricate bed draperies, corsets, chair covers and cushions reflect the design trends of the first half of the 1900s. In the tea rooms, learn the secrets of felting and have a go creating your own textile work then enjoy a delicious morning tea with scones, cream & jam.
Elizabeth Farm is one of the last places to catch this exhibition in Sydney before it travels to rural NSW.
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Whats On at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'April to June 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit www.museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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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.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, presented by Bose Corporation, was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston and Lucasfilm Ltd. The exhibition is based upon work supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, USA. © 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Presented by Bose Corporation.
Date: 4 June to 3 November 2009
Cost: $18 Adults, $8 Concession, $6 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
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, $Concession, $3.50 Children (includes entry to Scienceworks)
Mathamazing exhibition coming soon
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: From 2 May
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Imagination Factory Invent and Play
Discover how simple machines can be used to create ingenious inventions. Investigate basic mechanical tools and find out how we use gears, levers, pulleys and cams in everyday life. With dozens of hands-on interactive exhibits, this exhibition will have the gears of your mind spinning with new ways to think about the mechanical world around you.
Developed by Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra. Proudly supported by Raytheon
Date: Until 3 May 2009
Cost: $11 Adults, $3.50 children and $4 concession (includes entry to Scienceworks)
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Whats On at Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'January to February 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am 5.00pm. |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. Some activities have extra cost: Adult $10, Concession $4, Child $2, MV Members $2. |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum |
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Walking Whale Circus
Roll up! Roll up! The Walking Whale Circus will be making a splash at Melbourne Museum! See aerial performances and amazing acrobatics by students from the National Institute of Circus Arts in a spectacular summer holiday show. Be stunned by fish that walk and gasp at lizards that fly. The show will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and 150 years since he published On the Origin of Species.
Time: 11am, 12pm and 2pm
Date: Until 1 February 2009
Cost: Adult $10, Concession $4, Child $2, MV Members $2.
Bookings: Call 13 11 02. Tickets are limited.
Whale World
Walking whales? Whales that lived on land? Jump into the deep of evolutionary history and discover the wonderful world of whales and learn more about their extraordinary changes over time. Watch Whale World TV and join in the fun in the whale activity area.
Date: Until 1 February 2009
Indigenous Workshops
During each week of the summer school holidays, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is hosting creative workshops featuring Indigenous personalities. Uncle Herb Patten will showcase the traditional art of gumleaf blowing, dance to hip-hop music with Nikki Ashby and explore the Milarri Garden with Melodie Reynolds.
Date: Until 1 February 2009
Ng Woka, Woka Nganin: I am the Land & the Land is me
Lee Darroch, Maree Clarke, Debra Couzens, and Vicki Couzens are four Aboriginal women who continue Indigenous cultural traditions by making kangaroo tooth necklaces, echidna quill necklaces, emu feather skirts, string and wooden women s bags, feather flowers, and kangaroo and possum skin cloaks. This exhibition showcases these artefacts and reflects the artists strong connection to country.
Date: Until 12 February 2009
New Views 2: Conversations in graphic design
100 graphic design students and practitioners are featured in this thought-provoking exhibition of print and digital posters questioning the future of the graphic design profession. First seen in conjunction with the highly acclaimed New Views 2 symposium held in London, the exhibition addresses key issues such as design and the environment, social responsibility, interdisciplinary and professional practice, new technologies and education.
Date: Until 15 February 2009
Yamatji Pirni: Many friendships sharing life and art from the Western Desert
This exhibition showcases artwork from the Western Desert Mob, a coalition of six Aboriginal art centres whose artists include painters, wood-carvers and weavers from Australia s Western Desert region. The coalition was formed to ensure that the wealth of artistic talent and economic benefits from the sale of Indigenous art are retained within the community. While considerable contention and debate continues in the art world concerning authenticity and ownership of Indigenous art and the impact of art dealers in the remote communities, Western Desert Mob also aims to safeguard the ethos of strong community, family and culture.
Date: Until 22 February 2009
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Star Wars exhibition opening at Scienceworks |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | '4 June - 3 November 2009' |
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| Time: | Daily 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m |
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| Fee: | Adults $18, Concession $8 and Children (3 - 16 years) $6. Includes general entry to Scienceworks |
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| Booking: | Tickets on sale April 2009. Gift vouchers now available. Phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/starwars |
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100 days to go
The science and fantasy behind the Star Wars phenomenon will take centre stage in a new exhibition opening at Scienceworks on 3 June 2009. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination features more than 80 costumes, interactive exhibits, models and props from all six Star Wars films.
Developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination is the first exhibition to showcase costumes and props from all six Star Wars movies while exploring cutting-edge research and modern technologies that could one day make the fantasy
world of Star Wars a reality.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination will offer an immersive exhibition that gives visitors a handson look at the ways in which the seemingly fantastic ideas seen in the films have or can become real-life technologies. The exhibition reveals the important roles that imagination and science play in the creation ofincreasingly sophisticated machines. Visitors will be able to investigate concepts like robotics, magnetic levitation, artificial intelligence and medical technology, and can try their hands at building and testing their own high-tech creations all while reliving the magic of the Star Wars story.
Exhibition highlights include:
-Luke Skywalker s landspeeder from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
-Authentic costumes and props from the entire Star Wars Saga, such as Princess Leia s famous white dress, Darth Vader s menacing black armour, a full-size R2-D2, and a stormtrooper uniform.
-More than 20 hands-on interactive components that will appeal to everyone from the biggest Star Wars enthusiasts to those who wouldn t know Chewbacca from Yoda. |
V-BALL (A Giant Inflatable Beach Volleyball Court!) |
| Venue: | St Kilda, VIC |
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| Date: | '08 February 2009' |
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| Time: | 10.00am 6.00pm |
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V-BALL, Australia s first inflatable beach volleyball court, is the most fun you ll have on the sand this summer and it s about to tour the nation.
Volleyball ranked as Australia s favourite beach sport for summer and now V-BALL is coming to St Kilda, VIC. Don t miss out on your chance to experience this awesome summer action!
Everyone is invited to head down and hit the court. V-BALL is open to four-to-a-side games. However, don t worry if you don t have the numbers the V-BALL supervisors will hook you up with a team.
Eight minute games will be played continuously during the day, so there is heaps of time for everyone to jump on the court. This summer it all starts with V. |
THE NIS |
| Venue: | fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 4 Saturday 7 March' |
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| Time: | 8pm (and 3pm on Saturday) |
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| Fee: | $25 full and $15 concession, Access Card $12 |
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| Booking: | Bookings: 9662 9966, www.fortyfivedownstairs.com |
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The Amplified Elephants, Footscray Community Arts Centre s ensemble for
sound artists with and without a disability, are back with a brand new multimedia
performance THE NIS.
The word NIS was made up by Amplified Elephants sound artist, Catherine
Sutherland. It has no meaning and sums up the core of this exciting show, which
is about exploring those experiences in life that cannot be explained.
Directed by James Hullick, and featuring sonic performances by The Amplified
Elephants and the Bolt Chamber Orchestra, this cutting-edge piece employs
interactive screen projections, animations, choreography and robotic machines to
create a highly emotive sensory experience.
Intrinsic to the heart of this show is the clever interplay between classical
instrumentation and new technologies, focusing in on making quality art that has
social integrity and embraces artists of varying abilities.
The Amplified Elephants is an ensemble for sound artists with and without a
disability. Formed in 2006, the group was developed by JOLT artistic director and
sound art tutor James Hullick and Footscray Community Arts Centre, as part of
the Footscray Arts ArtLife Program.
The BOLT Ensemble is a music and sound art ensemble dedicated to presenting
projects artistically directed by James Hullick. Formed in 2004, the group works
with techniques and ideas that exist outside mainstream music practices and
combines traditional music instruments with technology. |
Charles DarwinVoyages and ideas that shook the world |
| Venue: | Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | '20 March 23 August 2009' |
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We all know travel broadens our vision and stimulates our thinking but what sort of voyage was it that inspired Charles Darwin to construct his theory of evolution that shook the 19th century world s beliefs to their core?
A major exhibition coming to the Australian National Maritime Museum takes you with him on HMS Beagle, introduces you to the people who sailed with him and shows you what they saw.
And it places the Beagle voyage in the context of other early 19th century exploratory expeditions, revealing the sense of wonder they experienced as the natural world opened up to them.
The Australian National Maritime Museum has assembled the exhibition Charles Darwin Voyages and ideas that shook the world to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Darwin s birth and the 150th anniversary of his most famous work On the Origin of Species.
And to coincide with the opening of the exhibition, the museum is combining with Sydney University to present a special two-day symposium (20-21 March) with eminent speakers from universities and other institutions in the UK and Australia.
The exhibition opens with an introduction to HMS Beagle, a small (27.5 metre) survey vessel and an account of its earlier (1826-30) survey expedition to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego under the command of Phillip Parker King.
It then introduces the young Charles Robert Darwin, born12 February 1809, the son of Dr Robert Darwin, a successful Shropshire physician, and Susannah Darwin, daughter of the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood. Charles was the fifth of six children in this well-to-do family. |
Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen |
| Venue: | National Gallery of Victoria |
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| Date: | '22 May 8 November 2009' |
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| Fee: | Admission is free |
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Opening on 22 May, the National Gallery of Victoria will present Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen, a timeless exhibition that will look at the dramatic changes in fashion during Jane Austen s lifetime (17751817).
Featuring over 70 works, with the majority from the NGV Collection, Persuasion will survey the period 1770 to 1830 and will include fashion, prints and drawings, decorative arts and paintings, with a focus on English women s dress from the early 19th century.
Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen will be on display at NGV International from 22 May 8 November 2009. Admission is free. |
Sydney Film Festival |
| Date: | '314 June 2009' |
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Sydney Film Festival today announced the first four films that have been selected for the SFF Official Competition and revealed a glimpse of the 2009 program, inviting audiences to start creating their own personal festival experience. The full line-up will be announced on Wednesday 13 May 2009. Sydney Film Festival runs from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 14 June 2009.
The four Official Competition films revealed today, all screening in Australia for the very first time, are strong indicators of the calibre and diversity of this year s line-up:
-Coraline (Henry Selick, USA) The director of The Nightmare Before Christmas creates an extraordinary gothic fairytale world in the first stop-motion feature shot in stereoscopic 3D, based on Neil Gamain s beloved novel and featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French;
-Disgrace (Steve Jacobs, Australia) This haunting adaptation of the bestselling novel by Nobel Prize-winning author JM Coetzee features a masterful performance from John Malkovich and is set in South Africa s Eastern Cape;
-Louise-Michel (Gustave de Kervern and Benoît Delpine, France) From the creators of cult hit Aaltra (2004) comes a pitch black comedy about job-loss, vengeance and inept assassins set against the economic downtown in Europe;
-The Maid (Sebastian Silva, Chile) fresh from its award-winning success at the Sundance Film Festival comes this intricate comedy/drama about a long serving (and suffering) household maid who becomes vengeful towards the wealthy family for whom she works.
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Sesame Street characters come to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show |
| Venue: | Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 1st April Sunday 5th April 2009' |
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| Time: | Wed, Thurs and Sun 9am-5pm and Fri and Sat 9am-6pm. |
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| Fee: | Adult: $20 Concession: $15 Family: $45 Child (6 to 16 years): $8 Child (5 years & under): Free Group: $15* # Student Card, Seniors Card and Pension Card holders. * Groups of 10 or more people, per person price. |
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This year, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) will be a haven for kids. Sesame Street characters will provide daily entertainment in the children?s Garden alongside a jam-packed schedule of activities for kids of all ages.
Created by Georgeous Events for its second year, the Sesame Street Children?s Garden will also include the popular art corner, a bubble machine, face painting, an animal farm enclosure and entertainment.
Families will have the opportunity to meet Elmo, Abby Cadabby and friends every day for a few hours, or they can view them as floral creations in the Royal Exhibition Building throughout the show.
?This is the first year that Sesame Street characters have visited the Melbourne
International Flower & Garden Show. We can?t wait to see the children?s faces light up when they get to meet their heroes,? Kathleen Rushford from IMG said.
?We?re pretty sure that some of the mums and dads will be just as excited to meet their favourite Sesame Street characters as well,? she said.
The Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria (NGIV) will be holding plant potting
classes, and will supply trowels, pots and seedlings for children to present to Mum and Dad.
The NGIV will also be launching the Schools? Garden Award on Thursday 2nd April. The competition, which awards improvements made to the school environment through the active involvement of pupils, teachers and the school community, will be launched on the main stage and judged at the end of the year.
MIFGS is presented by Mighty Helpful Mitre 10 in 2009 and will be held at the heritagelisted Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens from 1st ? 5th April.
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Discover Darwin school holiday program |
| Venue: | The National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, 2 Murray St, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW 2000 |
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| Date: | '12-26 April 2009' |
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| Time: | 9.30 am to 5 pm and hourly sessions run from 10 am and 4 pm |
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| Booking: | All inquiries, (02) 9298 3777 or visit www.anmm.gov.au. |
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Kids will experience what it s like to be a junior naturalist these holidays at the Australian National Maritime Museum s Discover Darwin autumn school holiday activities.
The fun-filled program is based on the museum s major exhibition Charles Darwin - Voyages and ideas that shook the world and will see kids pick up a magnifying glass and use microscopes to collect, sort and classify different plant and animal specimens.
Kids can also track Darwin s voyage around the world. They ll learn about the countries his visited including the Galapagos Islands and South America, and discover which animals from these countries led him to develop his ground-breaking theory of evolution.
There ll be dress ups too what should a young naturalist wear when out exploring?
And don t miss our intrepid roaming explorer and his pet Beagle as he takes families on interactive, guided tours of the Charles Darwin exhibition learn more about the animal and plant oddities Darwin encountered, explore a full-scale replica of Darwin s cabin on board the Beagle and imagine what it would have been like at sea for 5 years!
The tour will also take you to Darwin s Glasshouse with some amazing living plant specimens from orchids to insect-eating plants and climbers. all examples of the flora Darwin wrote about in his famous book On the Origin of Species.
The character-led tours will take place weekdays only at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm, free.
Recommended for children aged 5-12 years. |
Emirates Doncaster Day |
| Venue: | Royal Randwick |
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| Date: | 'Saturday April 16' |
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| Booking: | Thesydneycarnival.com.au |
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Punters are guaranteed an exceptional day out at the highly anticipated Emirates Doncaster Day. It is another blockbuster day out with a premier line-up featuring the running of the 100th AJC Oaks and the Emirates Doncaster
Mile. |
What's On for Spring at the Royal Botanic Gardens |
| Venue: | Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and Melbourne |
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| Fee: | Free |
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Spring Open Day on Sunday 25 September: Spring Open Day is the biggest event on the Royal Botanic Gardens' calendar and a once-a-year opportunity to wander behind the scenes at the Gardens. Best of all, the tours, activities and entertainment are all free! Pack a picnic, bring the family and celebrate spring at RBG Melbourne.
School holiday programs at both Melbourne and Cranbourne:
Encourage your kids' green thumbs with some fantastic school holiday programs including Draw and Explore in The Ian Potter Foundation
Children's Garden at RBG Melbourne and Wildflower Fairies and Elves in the Australian Garden at RBG Cranbourne.
Wildflower Festival at RBG Cranbourne on Sunday 9 October:
Each spring, RBG Cranbourne erupts with colour as the wildflower season begins. Visit the Gardens to experience one of the most beautiful
times of the year. A range of programs will be on offer to promote mind and body health this spring including wildflower photography, yoga
among the wildflowers, and the wonderful wildflower walk.
Night prowl and bush barbecue Enjoy a tasty barbecue dinner before discovering the native animals that call RBG Cranbourne home on this special guided night prowl. A perfect night out for the whole family! |
Mirror |
| Venue: | Melbourne Gallery, Melbourne Museum |
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The Man Who Planted Trees |
| Venue: | The Studio |
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| Time: | 55 mins long |
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| Fee: | From $23 |
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| Booking: | 9250 7777 Sydneyoperahouse.com |
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Come on a journey with a French shepherd and his wise-cracking dog as they set out to transform a barren wasteland into a thriving forest - and nothing is going to stop them!
After touring internationally including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland's Puppet State Theatre will make its Australian debut at Sydney Opera House this month with the hugely successful adaption of Jean Giono's classic environmental tale The Man Who Planted Trees.
A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling, the story spans many years. In order to build the forest the characters face a number of hurdles including two world wars and ruthless developers. The determined shepherd and his loyal dog (who likes to tell funny stories) prove that each and every one of us can make a difference to the world.
Two puppeteers, Richard Medrington and Rick Conte each play multiple characters and work their magic on stage with the help of Ailie Cohen's simple but very effective set design and direction. |
Alpine Winter Magic |
| Venue: | Cathedral Square, Sydney |
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| Fee: | Entry to the Festival is free. Ice skating costs $20 for adults / $15 for kids, which includes a 45 minutes skating session. |
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| Booking: | Winterfestival.com.au |
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Eighties Ice Disco (every Saturday, 7pm onwards)
New German Wave (every Thursday, 7pm onwards)
Euro Lounge (every Friday, 7pm onwards)
Ice Skating Australia PRO shows & sessions (Friday & Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 6:00pm)
Ice Skating Australia Amateur shows (Daily, 12pm onwards starting 10 minutes before ever hour).
Ice Blitz Championships NSW (Monday - Friday at 1pm)
Ice Blitz NSW Final (August 12, 4pm)
Daily ISA Ice Skating lessons |
Hip Hop Dance Events at CarriageWorks' Platform Hip Hop Festival |
| Venue: | CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015 (Nearest Train: Redfern or Macdonaldtown) |
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| Time: | Specific event dates and times vary. |
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| Fee: | Platformhiphop.com.au |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 |
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| Now in its fourth year, Platform Hip Hop Festival has established itself as an all-encompassing showcase of mind-blowing DJs, MCs, beat boxers, breakers and graffiti artists from all over Australia. Crews and audiences in their thousands converge at CarriageWorks and turn this monolithic building into a creative platform for the best emerging and established hip hop artists. Platform Hip Hop Festival presents the best hip hop music, dance, street art, photography, film and hip hop theatre, with a particular emphasis on our fresh Australian flavor, punctuated with serious players from the international hip hop stage. In 2011, Platform Hip Hop Festival will be one of the biggest hip hop events Australia has ever seen. It's time to discover the incredible energy and awesome talent of Platform Hip Hop Festival - live, loud and Sydney-style. |
Transformers 3 in-store Party |
| Venue: | All Toys'R'Us stores across Australia |
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| Date: | 'Saturday, July 9' |
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| Booking: | Bookings are essential. Toysrus.com.au for more information. |
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To celebrate the launch of one of this year's most highly anticipated movie releases, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Toys'R'Us stores across Australia will be hosting a free in-store party! Local kids are invited to join a world of Autobots and Decepticons, where they can participate in a number of Transformer themed games, crafts and giveaways!
Kids are invited to bring along their favourite Transformer figurine to compete in the Toys R Us Fastest Transformers Championship and determine who will reign as the Toys R Us Transformer mini hero. Other games include Autobots vs. Decepticons tug of war and 'Optimus Prime says' followed by the chance for the little fans to create their very own Transformers masks - and the fun doesn't stop there! There will also be two exclusive character appearances at selected stores and a whole lot of giveaways! |
Brazilian Festival |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 14 November 2010' |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, children and concession FREE |
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Brazilian Festival |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 14 November 2010' |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, child/concession FRE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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| Join in on fun Brazilian festivities as the Immigration Museum celebrates the Brazilian community in Victoria. Experience Brazilian culture through traditional music, dance and capoeira; a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music and dance. Watch films, taste delicious Brazilian food and participate in family activities at this one day festival. |
Brazilian Festival |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 14 November 2010' |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | Museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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| Join in on fun Brazilian festivities as the Immigration Museum celebrates the Brazilian community in Victoria. Experience Brazilian culture through traditional music, dance and capoeira; a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music and dance. Watch films, taste delicious Brazilian food and participate in family activities at this one day festival. |
Mulana: Spirit |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | '20 November 2010 - 10 April 2011' |
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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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| Meaning 'spirit' in Yorta-Yorta language, Mulana is an exhibition featuring a series of works by Victorian Aboriginal artist Megan Cadd that revolve around key events in her life over the last few years. The impact of losing her only Aboriginal grandmother, coming into contact with an emu feather skirt from the 1800's, her studies as a spiritual based counsellor, trips back to Yorta-Yorta land and experiences with her family and the Melbourne Aboriginal community are reflected in works that explore the notion of Megan claiming back her spirit while living a colonised life. Featuring installations, paintings and prints, Megan's work in this exhibition is contemporary while paying respect to her ancestors, family, community and culture. |
School Holiday at Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | '26 December 2010 - 6 February 2011' |
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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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| Explore the forces that fuel volcanic eruptions, cause earthquakes and create thousands of different minerals, gems, and precious metals at Melbourne Museum these summer school holidays. Step inside a volcano in a state-of-the-art 360-degree fully immersive 3D theatre or see Australia's third largest intact gold nugget weighing 23 kilograms, in the stunning new exhibition Dynamic Earth. Join in and make your own piece of earth to take home or learn all about how the moon was made in an exciting live show. You can also meet our expert gemstone polisher as he demonstrates the art of polishing and enjoy viewing some of his valuable collections on display. |
Crafty kids weave tales of Timor Leste |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Fee: | Admission: $8 Adult, children and concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details phone (03) 9927 2754 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum |
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Learn about the world's youngest nation, Timor Leste, at the Immigration Museum these school holidays from 18 September until 3 October. Explore stories from Victoria's East Timorese community and join in traditional activities.
School holiday activities include:
Weaving: The Shape of Tais to Come
Learn about the tradition of weaving Tais, an important part of East Timorese culture. Tais are used as a valuable item to exchange or in rituals. Join in and weave your own Tais to take home and use different colours of ribbon to create your own special pattern.
East Timor Kites
Make your own traditional kite using recycled materials and decorate it using an East Timorese pattern or create a design of your own. Take your kite outside to the Tribute Garden to see how it flies.
Story Time
Listen to stories from around the world in our storytelling area.
Time: Monday to Friday 11.30am and 1.30pm |
Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'From 14 May until 17 October 2010 (open until 9pm Thursdays)' |
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| Fee: | Adult $24, Concession $18, Child $16, Family $66 (includes entry into Melbourne Museum) |
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| Booking: | For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum |
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Inspiring Scientists |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August' |
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| Fee: | Included with Scienceworks admission |
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Ask the Australian Skeptics - Why is it so? |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August' |
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| Fee: | Included with Scienceworks admission |
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Join the Australian Sceptics as they explore the science behind the paranormal!
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Machines in Action Day |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 1 August' |
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| Fee: | Included with Scienceworks admission |
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The Engine Room |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | '18 September to 3 October' |
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| Fee: | 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 National Museum of Australia travelling exhibition |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Until 7 November 2010' |
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| Fee: | 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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From Little Things Big Things Grow: Fighting for Indigenous Rights 1920-1970
This exhibition tells the story of a group of Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who worked together to fight for justice for Aboriginal people. It celebrates the people who took part in the struggle and examines some key moments of Aboriginal activism, such as the 1938 Day of Mourning and Protest, the 1965 Freedom Ride, the Gurindji walk-off, and the 1967 Referendum. |
20YearsBoldBlackBrilliantIlbijerriTheatreCompanyARetrospective |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Until 7 November 2010' |
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| Fee: | 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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| 20 Years: Bold. Black. Brilliant. celebrates the 20th anniversary of the longest running Indigenous theatre company in Australia. |
Push FReeZA Summits 2011 |
| Date: | ' Monday July 4, Wednesday July 6 and Friday July 8 ' |
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| Fee: | Free entry and complimentary lunch provided |
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| Booking: | (03) 9380 1277 or download the registration form/program guide via Thepush.com.au |
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In the July school holidays, young people from around Victoria will have the opportunity to take part in the annual Push FReeZA Summits happening in Leongatha, Bendigo and Brunswick.
Monday July 4 - Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr McCartin St & Michael Pl, Leongatha
Wednesday July 6 - VAC Building, 121 View St, Bendigo
Friday July 8 - Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Rd, Brunswick |
Lego Mini Astronaut Party Day |
| Venue: | Sydney Observatory, Watsons Road, The Rocks, NSW |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 14th April ' |
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| Fee: | $10 child, accompanying adults and under 3 free. |
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To celebrate the launch of a new range of NASA-inspired products, LEGO City Space is starring at the Mini Astronaut Party Day on Thursday 14th April at Sydney Observatory. Kids can learn how space shuttles are made and build their very own creations in the LEGO City Space area, as well as launch a water-powered space rocket, dress up as an astronaut and make an alien using recycled materials!
Free LEGO goody bags for every child! |
Dreams Come True: The Art of Disney's Classic Fairytales |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Exhibition closes 26 April' |
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| Explore the artistry behind Disney's timeless animation, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Tangled. Drawn from the rich archive of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Dreams Come True is a rare opportunity to see original concept art, story sketches, animation drawings, maquettes, and final frame cels from some of the Walt Disney Animation Studios' most celebrated animated films. It features artworks from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Frog, and Tangled. |
Leadbeater's Possum |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Until 27 April 2011' |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. |
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| Rarely seen and once thought to be extinct, Victorian State faunal emblem the Leadbeater's Possum is now on display at Melbourne Museum. Named after Museum Victoria's first taxidermist, John Leadbeater - who prepared the first specimen in 1867 - the tiny, Leadbeater's Possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) is a nocturnal marsupial that was thought to be extinct for the first half of the 20th Century. 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the Leadbeater's rediscovery near Marysville in 1961. |
Arthur and Corinne Cantrill: Light Years |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until Sunday 5 June' |
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| Fee: | Free entry |
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| Arthur and Corinne Cantrill have been making films together for over fifty years. As pioneering avant-garde filmmakers, they have worked with unwavering passion and focus, creating a body of work that remains intriguing, authentic and utterly original. Light Years celebrates the remarkable career of these singular Australian artists. |
Women with Clever Hands |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. |
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| Date: | '27 May - 28 August' |
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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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| Women with Clever Hands showcases Aboriginal fibre work by women artists from Gapuwiyak in northeast Arnhem Land. Featuring baskets, bags, mats, sculptural figures and jewellery, these beautiful works combine simple, functional shapes with intricate design, fine detail and subtle colour, all of which reflect the complexities of their land and their culture. |
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Opens 8 April' |
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| Booking: | Kingtutmelbourne.com.au |
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| The Tutankhamun exhibition comes to Australia for the first time. Revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from the boy king's tomb. See Tutankhamun's golden canopic coffinette and the crown found on his head when the tomb was discovered. Learn about the extraordinary discovery of the tomb and the belief and burial processes of ancient Egypt. View results from the latest scientific testing conducted on Tutankhamun's mummy and what it is telling researchers about his life and death. The exhibition has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years. |
Football Final party BBQ at Sydney Children's Hospital |
| Date: | '1st of October, 2011' |
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| Time: | From 9am |
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| Football final weekend BBQ hosted by Mr Beak's Sausages for the Randwick is hosted by Mr. Beak Sausages with celebrities guests including Parramatta Captain Nathan Hindmarsh and Miss World Australia 2010, Ashleigh Francis. |
Fish Fantastic |
| Venue: | The Australian National Maritime Museum, at Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | '8 - 22 April 2012' |
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| Time: | 10am to 4pm |
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These holidays children can take inspiration from the museum's major new exhibition, Fish in Australian art and get creative with some fishy activities. They'll make a funky neon fish drawing, become a fashion designer by printing scales on an eco-bag or pull together a 3D shark puzzle. For theatrical types there's the opportunity to recreate some of the artworks in the exhibition by dressing up and becoming the star in your own tableau vivante (living picture).
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