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Indonesian Festa |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 15 March 2009' |
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| Time: | 11am 4pm |
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| Fee: | Children and Concession FREE, Adults $8 |
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| Booking: | Further details: phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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The Indonesian community and the Immigration Museum invite all Victorians to meet the community and experience the richness of Indonesian music, food, dance, craft and traditions.
Victoria s Indonesian community numbers more than 12,500 and is also one of our fastest growing migrant groups, with a 14 per cent increase between 2001 and 2006. Indonesian Festa at the Immigration Museum offers the chance to learn more about the cultures and people of Indonesia, Australia s immediate northern neighbour.
Activities on the day will include:
-Music performances by groups including Melbourne Community Gamelan, Sixcomeling Band, Indomonashis Band and Permai Javanese Gamelan
-Traditional Indonesian foods
-Shadow puppetry (Wayang Kulit) performance
-Performances of colourful and intricate Indonesian regional dances, such as: the Peacock Dance of Java, the Sekarjagat and Belibis dances from Bali, the Saman Dance from Aceh, among many others
-Public workshops in Indonesian martial arts (Pencak Silat) and Angklung (a bamboo musical instrument)
-Demonstrations of the traditional Indonesian artforms, including batik painting and caricature
-Community information, Indonesian short films and displays
There is a long history of Indonesian people living and working in Australia, beginning around 1750 with expeditions of fisherman seeking trepang (edible sea slugs). Throughout the 19th century, Indonesians worked on pearl-luggers and sugar plantations. During WWII the government of what was then known as the Dutch East Indies relocated to Melbourne, bringing with them an estimated 10,000 Indonesian workers. Although most of these early arrivals eventually returned to Indonesia, some remained and others paved the way for improved understanding between Australians and their northern neighbours.
Between 1947 and 1956, only 140 Indonesians settled permanently in Australia, but as racial restrictions on Australian immigration eased, more Indonesians found a home here. By 1981 more than 3,000 Indonesians had come to settle or study, and today the community in Victoria numbers around 12,600 Indonesian-born Australians
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Ethiopian Festival |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum |
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| Date: | '18th April 2010' |
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| Time: | 11AM-4PM |
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Celebrate the rich culture of the Ethiopian community in Victoria at this one day festival. Come along and experience Ethiopian music, dance performances, special talks and film screenings. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and fashion show,taste Ethiopian cuisine and take part in an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE.
More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day |
| Date: | 'Sunday 19th September' |
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Rising to meet the challenge Balmain author and ABC children's TV producer Jan Stradling has published her novel The Lost Treasure this month.
Jan Stradling spent several years as a primary school teacher before moving into the world of TV. She started off as a presenter of children's television in Hong Kong, then moved to Australia where she now works behind the camera as Executive Producer of ABC Children's. The Lost Treasure is Jan.s first book with Walker Books Australia.
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Summer Family Fun at Docklands |
| Venue: | Docklands |
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| Date: | 'February' |
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-Kids eat free at Docklands on Mondays to Thursdays for lunch or dinner so you can all eat out without having to watch your waistline and your wallet.
-On Super Tuesdays you'll receive 50% off your food bill when you order two courses at Docklands.
-Don't want to drive because of expensive city parking? Parking at Harbour Town shopping centre will cost you less than a daily tram ticket - $5 flat rate. Even better, it's free if you are only staying for an hour.
-Visit the Mr Sandman event at Waterfront City Piazza and see award winning international artists sculpt 20 tonnes of sand. Open until January 31st.
-Between the 5th and 7th of February bring the family to Docklands to experience the Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival. Jam packed with free activities such as: sailing lessons, live music, cooking demonstrations and tastings, power boat rides, fashion parades, and water skiing demos.
-Let the kids hang loose at Monkey Mania indoor play centre.
-Catch a free City Circle tram to Docklands and visit Docklands Park and its interactive playground.
-Play a round of glow-in-the-dark golf at Black Light Mini Golf, the first mini golf course of its kind in Australia.
-Think flying to Venice for a gondola ride is a bit expensive? Try the Docklands Kayak Tours, a magical experience at twilight when you can paddle past some of Melbourne's historical landmarks.
Visit Icehouse- Melbourne's new world class ice sports and entertainment venue and test your skills on two Olympic-sized ice-skating rinks. Opening mid February.
-Walk and discover Docklands 3km of waterfrontage from Yarra's Edge to Waterfront City.
Learn dance moves from Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Muriel's Wedding, Slumdog Millionaire and Michael Jackson's Thriller at Movie Moves workshops at Waterfront City Piazza. Saturday 6 February and Saturday 13 February from 5pm to 7.30pm.
-Visit the Melbourne Wooden Boat Festival on 20 and 21st February and be taken back to the sea faring days of the 1800s. The public will have a rare opportunity to board two Tall Ships on hour long voyages around the harbour, with all children dressed as pirates jumping aboard for half price ($12.50)! Free entertainment, boat models and exhibitions will also keep boating enthusiasts occupied for hours.
-Pick up something special at Docklands Sunday Market at Waterfront City Promenade. Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm. |
Going Places: The Technology of Transport |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Starts 12 December 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: | 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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Pilot an airship through sky hoops, ride the hovercraft and land a plane on the flight simulator. Find out how travel has shaped society and put yourself to the test with a multitude of transport challenges. With more than 20 hands-on exhibits, Going Places is a wild ride.
This unique exhibition explores the way mankind has developed new transport technology to overcome gravity, distance and the division of continents to move us around the globe.
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MARKETPLACE LEICHHARDT - OUT OF THIS WORLD WITH THE WOTSWOTS |
| Venue: | Marketplace Leichhardt |
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| Date: | '6th-9th April 2010' |
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| Time: | 10AM, 11AM, 12PM |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Outer-space children's sensation, The WotWots, will invade MarketPlace Leichhardt these school holidays with daily performances from adorable outer-space siblings SpottyWot and DottyWot.
The WotWots is a fun new television series, from the creative minds of the Academy Award winning Weta Workshop. Filmed at the Melbourne, Auckland and Wellington Zoos,the series follows the adventures of SpottyWot and DottyWot, as they explore earth in their steam-powered spaceship.
MarketPlace Leichhardt will continue the holiday festivities at Centre Court with five days of Kids Craft - a range of general craft activities taking place daily from 11.00am to 2.00pm, Monday 12 to Friday 16 April.
School Holidays at MarketPlace Leichhardt
Saturday 3 April, 11.00am to 2.00pm:Easter Bunny visits Centre and hands out Easter Eggs
Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 April, 10.00am, 11.00am & 12.00 noon:WotWots live in Centre Court
Monday 12 to Friday 16 April,11.00am to 2.00pm:Kids Craft at Centre Court |
Melbourne City Baths |
| Venue: | 17 Water View Walk, Docklands. |
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| Date: | '27 June to 12 July' |
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| Fee: | Child $34.95 per day + excursion costs |
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| Booking: | 9663 5888 |
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The Melbourne City Baths School Holiday Program is packed with exciting activities and excursions for children aged 6 years to 12 years. It is a great way to keep your children safe, entertained and active throughout the holidays.
The Melbourne City Baths School Holiday Program is run at the Docklands Hub, 17 Waterview Walk, Docklands. The program is nationally registered and accredited by the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Child Care fees can be reduced to as low as $5.46depending on your Child Care Benefit (CCB) entitlement.
Each term program consists of daily activities at the Hub and includes excursions to places like Hoyts, Scienceworks, Melbourne Museum, Puffing Billy, Melbourne Aquarium and many more. The program is a great solution for working parents and for those who'd like their children to socialise and be active over the holidays.
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The List Operators for Kids |
| Venue: | Bosco Theatre, City Square - Cnr Swanston St and Collins St Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 27 March - 11 April (no show Mondays)' |
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| Time: | 2pm |
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| Fee: | All tickets $16. Groups of 4 or more $12. |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster 1300 660 013 or Comedyfestival.com.au |
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Fresh from an amazingly successful season at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the award winning List Operators are coming back to Melbourne. This time they're doing it for the kids and it's more exciting than a Wii!
This show does not contain:
1. Lameness
2. Sensibleness
3. Well tired shoe laces
4. Pirates, princesses, fairies, pixies or pixar
5. Farts (actually that's a lie)
6. Anything that could even vaguely be construed as educational.
7. Spelllchecking
8. Fibre
It does contain:
1. Dinosaurs
2. Time travel
3. Rude words
4. Farts
5. Farts (lots of farts actually)
6. Snot
7. A hour of fun packed funniness
8. A big slice of awesomeness |
The Magic Show |
| Venue: | Centro Bankstown's Centre Court |
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| Date: | '5th-9th April & 12th-16th April 2010' |
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| Time: | 11AM-1:30PM |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Kids of all ages will be amazed and astounded these Easter school holidays, when two of Australia's most celebrated magicians perform live in The Magic Show at Centro Bankstown.
Taking place from Monday 5 - Friday 9 April and Monday 12 - Friday 16 April, the two weeks of free school holiday entertainment will feature renowned illusionists Cosentino and Elio Simonetti performing live shows daily in Centro Bankstown's Centre Court.
The Magic Show - Cosentino
Dates: Monday 5 - Friday 9 April
The Magic Show - Elio Simonetti
Dates: Monday 12 - Friday 16 April
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AC/DC Australia's Family Jewels Exhibition |
| Venue: | The Arts Centre Gallery 1 |
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| Date: | 'from 7 November 2009 until 28 February 2010' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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AC/DC Australia's Family Jewels celebrates the history, music, performance and creativity of one of the world's greatest Rock'n' Roll bands. The exhibition augments the Arts Centre's existing AC/DC collection and borrows material from the band themselves, the Albert Music archives and many fans and private collectors. The exhibition includes important costumes, instruments, stage props, photographs and rare hand-written material such as letters, notebooks and lyrics.
Also included is extensive moving image and sound material such as interviews, video clips and rarely seen performance footage, as well as published tour ephemera including exceptional early concert posters, programmes, backstage passes and AC/DC collectibles.
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Wonderland Park Ice Skating and Carnival |
| Venue: | Wonderland Park, located under the Southern Star, Harbour Town, Docklands |
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| Time: | Open Every Day March 2009 - early 2010 |
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| Fee: | Adult $15, Child $12 (6-14 years), Infant $7, Family $50 (2 adults and 2 children), Skate Hire $3 |
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| Booking: | 9929 4444 or info@wonderlandpark.com.au |
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| Experience Melbourne's newest and most exciting entertainment attraction, Wonderland Park. Enjoy ice skating, carnival rides and much more located at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. Have a magical time on the ice day and night. Delight in the thrilling carnival rides. It's the perfect activity for the whole family. |
Exhibition: Toys: Science at Play |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Starts 19 December 2009 ' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, Children and Concession FREE |
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| Booking: | 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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What makes a spinning top stay upright? Why do magnets attract iron? How does a doll talk?
This popular interactive exhibition returns to Scienceworks and includes robots, dolls, hula hoops, building blocks, toy timelines and kaleidoscopes. Toys provides plenty of opportunities for all ages with enquiring minds to tinker with toys. Developed by Scienceworks and Scitech, Perth. |
Art Sparks: Dali Kids - National Gallery of Victoria |
| Venue: | NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road |
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| Date: | 'Weekends, Sat 13 Jun - Sun 4 Oct, and school holidays Mon 29 Jun - Fri 10 Jul, plus Mon 21 Sep - Fri 2 Oct, ' |
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| Time: | 10.30am-4pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Booking: | 03 8662 1555 |
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Imagination, dreams and excitement are all part of a child's experience when they discover Salvador Dali's art. To introduce children to Dali and his art the NGV has a range of activities to guide and inspire.
As a new initiative, children can navigate the exhibition with labels written just for them - a trail of ants will be their guide. Kids can become artists like Dali when they join in the special art activities in the Dali kid's space. Parent/carer supervision required.
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Teens Cooking Classes |
| Venue: | Electrolux Cooking School @ QVM 69 Victoria St, Melbourne 3000 |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 30 June, Thursday 2, Tuesday 7 & Thursday 9 July 2009' |
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| Time: | 11.00am |
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| Fee: | $50.00 |
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| Booking: | 03 9320 5822 |
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Sweetie Pie! Pies for winter
Tuesday 30th June 2009
Kids Love Pies! In this class Melissa reaches every teen's heart via their stomachs. Melissa shares some old family recipes for a creamy chicken pie, a quiche that is a lighter option, and two sweet ones with fruit as the base - apple and berries.
Christmas in July
Thursday 2 July 2009 @ 11.00am
Gingerbread houses are like small building constructions, fiddly, fun, and very Satisfying at the end! In this class Melissa gives us a few months run in before Christmas to practise and perfect gingerbread house making for that special time of year, these are colourful and delicious and make great gifts.
Remember that gingerbread is also a great way to make Christmas tree decorations as well!
Chocolate running down the streets!
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! This isn't going to be just any cake. This class is about making decadent and finger licking good chocolate cake, and then it's about the super rich chocolate icing and finally lots of decorations and ways to finish the cake so that it is a triumph of chocolate!
sian Finger food for snacks or parties
Thursday 9 July 2009
When teens create goodies for parties, these days its more and more about Asian flavours, so in this class Melissa looks to the far east for inspiration. She will cover such finger foods as golden wontons,
spring rolls, which can be made in various sizes and delicious peanut Satay sticks. |
Cooks' Cottage |
| Venue: | Cooks' Cottage |
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| Date: | '27 June to 12 July 2009' |
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| Fee: | Free for children aged between 5 and 14 years - on receipt of correct password. Adult: $4.50, Child: $2.20, Family: $12.00, Conc: $2.70 |
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| Booking: | 9419 4677 |
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As Australia's oldest building, Cooks' Cottage allows you to experience what life was like in the 18th century for the Cook family. You will learn that the Cottage was brought to Melbourne 75 years ago from Great Ayton, in England and that each brick of the Cottage was individually numbered, pulled apart and then rebuilt in the Fitzroy Gardens.
Out the back of the Cottage is a typical English cottage garden. In the 18th century, the garden was used for food, herbs and importantly, medicine.
Your tour of the Cottage culminates at the Discovery Centre, where you will learn all about Captain James Cook, his last three famous voyages, including his tragic death and the amazing legacy he has left for the generations to come after him.
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Circus Courts and Cue Sports- National Sports Museum and MCG Tours |
| Venue: | National Sports Museum, MCG |
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| Date: | '29 June - July 10th' |
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| Fee: | (Combined NSM & MCG Tour) Adult $22.00 (16 + years) Child $12.00 (5-15 years) Family $60.00 (2 Adults & 4 Children) Conc $15.00 (Identification required) |
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| Booking: | 03 9657 8879 |
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Juggle, spin, balance - experience the thrills and spills of our 'circus skills' workshop when the circus comes to the National Sports Museum during the school holidays.
Learn more about the 'sport of courts', discover the tricks with billiards world champion, Robby Foldvari and, back by popular demand, is Sam Starr for another round of fun and frivolity. Kids of all ages can race against the clock in Game On - netball, Australian football, cricket, cycling and soccer- all this and much more in a 'hands, feet and bottoms on' interactive environment where you create your own sporting memories.
Celebrate the 2008 centenary of rugby league in 'League of Legends - 100 years of Rugby League in Australia' and don't forget a visit to NSM Cinema Sport. Spend your day at the MCG with a behind the scenes tour of this grand stadium before visiting the NSM - home to Australia.s greatest sporting moments.
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The Good Food & Wine Show |
| Venue: | Melbourne Exhibition Centre and Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | 'June 5-July 5 ' |
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| Fee: | Adult: $27.50, Child (6 - 16yrs)*: $20.50, Concession/Groups (10+): $22.50, Ramsay Pass: $80.00 |
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| Booking: | available through Ticketek 13 28 49 or www.goodfoodshow.com.au |
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Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show
Friday June 5 12pm 4:30pm
Friday After Dark Session 5:30pm 9:30pm
Saturday June 6 9am 6pm
Sunday June 7 9am 6pm
Monday June 8 9am 5pm
Sydney Good Food & Wine Show
Friday July 3 9am 4.30pm
Friday After Dark Session 5.30pm 9.30pm
Saturday July 4 9am 6pm
Sunday July 5 9am 5pm
The Good Food & Wine Show is adding more features for 2009 catering for all tastes and palates - from celebrity chefs and tricks of the trade to the latest in food and wine. These exciting additions are sure to heighten the visitor experience.
-Cheese Masterclasses: Food educator, writer and television presenter, Naomi Crisante, shares her knowledge of 15 years in the cheese industry with a 45 minute tutored tasting. The $30 course includes cheese sampling and matching with various accompaniments and wines, course materials and a 112pg Cheesematters recipe book valued at $19.95.
-Wine Masterclasses: Ben Edwards and Dan Sims from the Wine Guide will host hour long masterclasses alongside leading wine commentators including James Halliday, Greg Duncan Powell and Matt Skinner, covering a myriad of wine topics. Such topics will include Australasian Pinot Noir Trans Tasman rivalry; Mediterranean Inspiration; and food and wine matching comprising of leading sommeliers as panellists.
-Lindemans Early Harvest Restaurant: New to the show in 2008, and hugely popular in its first year, the show restaurant allows visitors to relax, and sit down to a meal amidst the excitement. Guests to the restaurant can enjoy a glass of Lindemans Early Harvest low alcoholic range matched to a delicious dish with the menu designed by renowned chefs including Gordon Ramsay.
-Gourmet Garden Cooking School: Former head chef of Mondo Organics and Pure Food Cooking consultant Dominique Rizzo hosts hands-on 90 min classes where visitors have the opportunity to slice and dice with the experts and learn to cook creative meals for either the every day family gatherings or entertaining at your next dinner party. Sessions cost $50 and include a Gourmet Garden herbs & spices goodie bag.
-LG Celebrity Theatre presented by Lifestyle Food Channel: Gordon Ramsay is back to headline the LG Celebrity Theatre in Sydney. Matt Moran and Tobie Puttock will join him in cooking up a lot of great food and just a little bit of mischief.The chefs will be giving cooking demonstrations using LG products which will give consumers the opportunity to view LG s new range of innovative cooking appliances.
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Whats On at Immigration Museum |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'April to June 2009' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community
The name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but this island nation has a troubled history. Talanoa (a Fijian word for story-telling ) explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they have brought with them. The diverse and growing Fiji community presents a thought-provoking account of the relationships that sustain their connection with Fiji and have shaped their settlement in a new land.
Dates: Until 19 July 2009
Centre for Multicultural Youth 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrate the Centre for Multicultural Youth as it supports the needs of migrant and refugee young people.
The exhibition will include: Voices of Young Australia (stories of strong, inspiring young people) and Multicultural Youth-Led Futures (a poster series of leadership initiatives by migrant and refugee young people).
Dates: Until 7 June 2009
Who am I as a citizen? Religion, ethnicity and citizenship
How do religion, ethnicity and citizenship shape us? Find out in this fascinating public conversation, with two speakers: the Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan OAM (Abbot of Quang Minh Temple) and Ms Toltu Tufa (a Muslim community worker with the East African community, and also appearing in SBS TV s Salam Cafe). Discussing life as a citizen in a religiously and culturally diverse society, this series of ten monthly conversations aims to create public dialogue between people of different backgrounds and religious traditions. Moderated by Penny Mulvey of Positive Media, the sessions will explore issues relevant in our multi-faith society and relevant to the upcoming Parliament of the World s Religions in Melbourne.
Date: Sunday 14 June 2009, 2.50pm to 4.30pm
Cultural Diversity Quest Awards Exhibition
The Quest Awards encourage Victorian students to celebrate their State s cultural diversity through creative expression. Announced during Cultural Diversity Week, the winning entries will be shown at the Immigration Museum in an exhibition opening for Refugee Week. Students works reflect their investigation of cultural diversity within their school and community, and encompass a wide range of materials, techniques and ideas.
Dates: From 20 June 2009
Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life
This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings.
Dates: Until 26 January 2010
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ACMI |
| Venue: | Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thu 30 Apr - May 5th' |
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JAZZ ON FILM
Thu 30 Apr 7.30pm, Sat 2 May 7.30pm
Let's Get Lost M
Bruce Weber, 120 mins, USA, 1989, 35mm. Source/Courtesy: Little Bear Inc.
Renowned photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber weaves together in glorious black and white the tragic rise and fall of jazz idol Chet Baker, once described as a cross between James Dean and Jack Kerouac. The documentary traces Baker's story from his rise in the jazz world as a celebrated trumpeter and singer playing with the likes of Charlie Parker, to his tragic decline in the 1980s which saw the fading of his matinee idol looks, his struggle to book gigs and his battle with heroin addiction.
Fri 1 May 9.15pm
Sun Ra: Space is the Place M
John Coney, 85 mins, USA, 1974, 35mm. Source/Courtesy: Jim Newman
Space age prophet, jester, shaman-philosopher and avant-jazz keyboardist Sun Ra lands his spaceship in Oakland and disembarks on a musical odyssey that takes in black power, inner-city rap sessions and a world concert to blow your mind. Originally released in a truncated version due to cuts requested by Sun Ra (apparently due to prudishness over the more salacious elements of the plot), Space is the Place was re-released in 2003 with the reinstated scenes, cementing the film's cult reputation as the trippiest sci-fi-meets-blaxploitation film ever!
FIRST LOOK: MUSIC IN MAY
Thu 30 Apr 7pm, Fri 1 May 7pm, Sat 2 May 7pm, Sun 3 May 5.30pm
Sounds Like Teen Spirit: A Popumentary unclassified 15+
Jamie Jay Johnson, 100 mins, UK, 2008, Digital Betacam, English, Flemish, Bulgarian, Georgian, Cypriot Greek with English subtitles. Source: Beyond Entertainment
A super-sequined spawn of its over-the-top-pop spectacular parent, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is just as heady and extravagant, yet has a wildly more endearing display of driven young talent. This documentary follows a handful of creative teens vying for junior Eurovision stardom who must write and perform their own songs and wow millions of voting viewers in a live telecast. The fame and ecstasy of representing their countries - from Cyprus to Serbia - compel the kids to produce mind-boggling showstoppers of gaudy costumes and choreography as the film lays bare the hard-won joys of victory and unavoidable agonies of defeat. Australian premiere!
FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM > DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Sun 3 May 2 pm
A Series of Firsts: Panel Talk
This exclusive screening and panel discussion of A Series of Firsts short documentaries will be followed by a panel discussion on women in leadership including The Hon Joan Kirner, The Hon Gracia Baylor and Dur-e Dara.
Studio 1 > FREE! Tickets available from the ACMI Box Office on the day |
2XU to launch first Sydney Performance Centre |
| Venue: | Sydney Performance Centre in Paddington |
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| Date: | 'Saturday August 15' |
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| Leading high performance athletic apparel brand, 2XU, is set to open its first Sydney Performance Centre in Paddington next month. The highly-anticipated store is a testament to 2XU's rapidly growing collection of technical and stylish athletic apparel, which is set to take the Sydney sporting community by storm. While sporting retailers across the state have stocked the brand for some time, the exclusive Paddington store marks the first 2XU Performance Centre in NSW to date. |
Get Fresh with Fish |
| Venue: | Women's Weekly 'Taste of the Show' Theatre Kitchen at Sydney Royal Easter Show |
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| Date: | '1-14 April 2010' |
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| Time: | 1PM |
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| Fee: | Free |
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The Get Fresh with Fish cooking demonstrations are designed to show audiences how tasty and easy cooking with local seafood can be.
Each day a talented Sydney Fish Market seafood demonstrator will prepare a simple and delicious recipe using an affordable, lesser known Australian species as well as a recipe using Market Pride Seafood Chowder - New England Style, from Sydney Fish Market's new value added seafood product range. |
Art Of Spain: The Dark Heart |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 1 March 2009-Sunday, 15th March 2009' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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In this three-part series, art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the art treasures of Spain.
The second episode follows Andrew as he journeys to Spain s centre to explore the art of the 16th and 17th centuries.
From El Greco to Velazquez, this era was so extraordinary it became known as the Golden Age. But there was darkness beneath the glittering surface. Travelling from Toledo to Madrid, Andrew traces the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, the brutal conquest of the New World and the religious madness of the Inquisition, and asks how some of the world s most beautiful art came out of such a violent period.
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National Neighbour Day in Brisbane |
| Venue: | Brisbane residents |
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| Date: | 'March 28' |
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The annual event is easy to celebrate with neighbours - simply have a chat over the fence, make time for a cuppa, lend a helping hand in the garden or organise your own street party. Neighbour Day highlights the benefits that come from being connected with your neighbours such as an
increased sense of security, developing new friendships and meeting like- minded people.
The event supports Council's Living in Brisbane 2026 vision to grow strong, welcoming, caring and diverse communities living in a variety of friendly, safe, walkable neighbourhoods.
Council invites people aged 18 and under to enter the 'Stories from my street' competition to win some great prizes.
The competition asks young people to enter their best story, movie, photos, poem or other creative project to share what they love about their neighbourhood, street or share house.
Enter: Visibleink.org |
The Sound Garden |
| Venue: | Melbourne Opera Centre |
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| Date: | 'Friday 8 May 2009 ' |
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| Time: | 11am |
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At 11am on Friday 8 May 2009 Opera Australia?s education and touring arm Oz Opera will launch its engaging production of The Sound Garden at the Melbourne Opera Centre in front of 40 primary school children from Olympic Village Primary School and Furlong Park School for the Deaf, prior to taking the production to over 130 schools across Victoria.
Catherine loves Ricardo. Unfortunately, so does Cassandra! Catherine?s Valentines Day plans go
horribly wrong when Cassandra uses the magic of the Sound Garden to steal Ricardo away. But will all three friends be true to their hearts?
This magical piece, by Australian composer David Montgomery, explores the issues of friendship, love, betrayal and regret. The libretto by Anne Roylance follows the journey of Catherine, Ricardo and Cassandra on Valentine?s Day when Catherine decides to send her secret love a Valentine?s Day card confiding in her ?so called? friend Cassandra. The lyrics are underpinned by remarkable keyboard and percussion soundscapes to create a unique musical experience that combines traditional opera with African and Middle Eastern influences.
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Charles Darwin - Voyages and ideas that shook the world |
| Venue: | Australian National Maritime Museum |
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| Date: | '20 March and remains on view until 23 August. ' |
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| Time: | 9.30 am to 5 pm |
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| Booking: | All inquiries (02) 9298 3777, or visit www.anmm.gov.au |
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A two-day symposium In The Wake of the Beagle: Science in the Southern Oceans from the Age of Darwin will be held at the Australian National Maritime Museum on 20-21 March.
Symposium themes include Voyaging and Collecting, History and Philosophy of Science, Ethnography, Biography and Mass Media. Two-day registration is $50, one-day $25. For more information or to register, phone (02) 9298 3644 of visit www.anmm.gov.au/charlesdarwin .
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New photography workshop at Centennial Park |
| Date: | 'three lesson hands on course - Sundays 31 May, 14 and 28 June' |
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| Time: | from 9.00 am to 12.00pm |
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| Fee: | The full course costs $200 per person (Friends of Centennial Parklands $180 per person). |
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| Booking: | For bookings and further enquiries phone (02) 9339 6699 or visit www.centennialparklands.com.au. |
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Centennial Parklands is offering a new photography course, taught by professional photographer Chris Gleisner who will share her experience and knowledge over three sessions. Each lesson will run from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm on Sunday 31 May, 14 and 28 June 2009 and is suitable for beginners who will get to know their camera and how to take great shots, to more experienced photographers who want to improve their skills.
?This course is suitable for anyone to attend but is especially useful for people would like to learn how to make better use of their camera. A fancy camera is not necessary and students may use film or digital cameras. There are a lot of people out there who have fantastic cameras but end up setting them on automatic because they don't understand all the functions. In this course, students not only learn that some of these functions exist but also some fun creative techniques to make use of them,? says Gleisner.
Using the stunning natural surrounds of Centennial Park for inspiration and subject matter, Gleisner will teach students how to take photographs of people, flora, fauna and landscape. ?It?s about getting to know your camera and practising your skills in a relaxed and interactive atmosphere that is beautiful and accessible. People can ask questions as they?re taking photos in the Park,? says Gleisner.
A Sydney-based freelance photographer and teacher, Gleisner?s works have appeared in a number of local exhibitions, portraying local and international images, including Clovelly Artists 2008 (Gallery East), Sydney Now 2008 (Sydney Museum) and Sydney Life 2002/2007 (City of Sydney).
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The Saddle Club In-Store Appearance |
| Date: | 'Tuesday 21st April-24th April ' |
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Share the fun when internationally acclaimed children's program, The Saddle Club hits the road this April with a series of instore performances and signings. Come along and see Stevie, Carole and Lisa perform songs from the new album 'Best Friends'. The performances will be followed by an exclusive signing for fans.
The Saddle Club tv series brings to life the adventures of three young girls, Stevie (Lauren Dixon), Carole (Victoria Campbell) and Lisa (Ariel Kaplan) who share friendship and the love of their horses Belle, Starlight and Prancer at Pine Hollow Stables.
This will be the first time the leading cast, Stevie, Carole and Lisa have been reunited since filming the tv series last year. Fans will be treated to their debut performances to Australian audiences as well a chance to meet the cast with an exclusive signing by all three leading cast members at the following venues.
TUESDAY 21ST APRIL - ROYAL EASTER SHOW, SYDNEY SHOWGROUNDS, NSW -1.30PM and 4PM (signing only)
WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL - WESTFIELD, HORNSBY, NSW - 2PM
THURSDAY 23RD APRIL - WARRINGAH MALL, MANLY, NSW - 5.30PM
FRIDAY 24TH APRIL - WESTFIELD, FIGTREE, NSW - 2PM |
A Feast of Film, Food & Music: 12th Spanish Film Festival |
| Venue: | Palace Cinema Como & Kino Cinemas |
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| Date: | '13-25 May' |
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The 12th Spanish Film Festival is a feast of film, food, music and all things Spanish. The program of more than 50 features, documentaries and short films kicks off on May 6 in Sydney, before travelling to Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.
Dates & Locations
Sydney: 6-18 May at Palace Academy Twin, Palace Norton Street & Chauvel
Canberra: 7-14 May at Dendy Canberra City
Canberra: 21 May 7 June at ARC (National Film & Sound Archive)
Melbourne: 13-25 May at Palace Cinema Como & Kino Cinemas
Adelaide: 14-17 May at Palace Eastend Cinemas
Brisbane: 21-31 May at Palace Centro
Perth: 20-27 May at Cinema Paradiso
The Exhibition, BUÑUEL AMIGOS Y PELICULAS (FRIENDS AND FILMS):
Sydney: 28 April 24 May at Customs House Gallery
Canberra: 29 April late August at National Film & Sound Archive
Melbourne: 2 May 29 May at City of Melbourne Library
The BUÑUEL Retrospective screens:
Sydney: 6-18 May as part of the Spanish Film Festival at Palace Academy Twin, Palace Norton Street & Chauvel
Canberra: 21 May 7 June at ARC Cinema (National Film & Sound Archive)
Melbourne: 13-25 May as part of the Spanish Film Festival at Palace Cinema Como, and Kino Cinemas |
Little Big Shots, Melbournes International Film Festival for Kids |
| Date: | 'May 31, 2009-October 21' |
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| Booking: | (03) 8663 2583 or www.acmi.net.au or www.littlebigshots.com.au |
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A truly international festival, Little Big Shots includes over 90 films from 25 countries as far-reaching as Russia to Argentina, Estonia to Bangladesh and Finland to South Africa. Festival director, Chloe Boulton believes, ?The festival is the perfect way for kids to see great stories from all over the world that would
never otherwise make it to Australia. The themes and ideas covered in the films are incredibly engaging and relevant to the lives of all children.?
The festival also features a 10-member children?s jury. On May 3, 2009 these children will come together to watch and vote on films in two categories: the best Australian adult-made film and the best Australian child-made film. The winning films will have the honour of being screened at the Little Big Shots launch on May 31, 2009 at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.
The idea to stage a major Melbourne international children?s film festival was originally conceived by Media Giants in 2004. Five years later, Little Big Shots has become its very own not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the media literacy of young people, fostering children?s creativity and showcasing the very best in filmmaking for, by and about kids.
Little Big Shots is now Australia?s major stand-alone kids? film festival - a niche Australian event. With its focus on short films for kids plus plenty of competitions and opportunities for involvement, Little Big Shots is one of the year?s most exciting experiences for kids.
An Australia-wide tour follows and includes screenings at Warrnambool?s Fun4Kids Festival (June 28 ?July 5), the Adelaide Festival Centre (July 16 - 18), the Sydney Opera House (September 9 - 13) and Kyneton Town Hall (October 21).
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Old Melbourne Gaol Crime and Justice Experience |
| Date: | '27 June -12 July' |
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| Fee: | Adult $20, Child $11, Family $49 (2 adults and up to 4 children), Conc $16 |
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| Booking: | 8663 7228 |
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Visit the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime amd Justice Experience these winter school holidays. Tour the Old Melbourne Gaol, one of Melbourne's oldest surviving buildings and learn about prison life in the 19th century. Participate in a tour of the former City Watch House where you will be 'charged' and 'lockedup' in the cells, and experience an environment unchanged since the police and inmates left in 1994.
Visit the Old City Court and participate in an exciting opportunity to play the part of the judge, prosecutor, witness or others in a courtroom drama based on a real court case including that of Ned Kelly.
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Antipodes Greek Festival |
| Venue: | Lonsdale Street Greek Precincts Melbourne (In between Exhibition & Swanston Streets) |
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| Date: | 'Saturday March 21 & Sunday March 22' |
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| Booking: | antipodesfestival.com.au |
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The largest Greek cultural and arts event in Australia, the Antipodes Greek Festival will kick off in under two weeks, with more program events than ever.
Get top cooking advice from Chef George Calombaris from The Press Club and the new Hellenic Republic and soon to be judge on new Channel Ten show Master Chef Australia will be one of the Guest MC s at the Festival on the Saturday.
International songstress Glykeria is headlining the entertainment on the Saturday evening and has also just announced a second performance that will take place on the Sunday night with all donations going to the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal.
Plus: Dj s, children's arts and crafts area, traditional Greek music and dance, a zorba dance competition and baklava and souvlaki eating competitions!! |
Harry Seidler first Australian House |
| Venue: | Rose Seidler House on Sydneys north shore, 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March' |
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| Time: | 10am - 5pm Lunchtime talks at 1pm |
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| Booking: | For more information visit www.hht.net.au or T 8239 2211 |
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Head to Rose Seidler House on Sydney s north shore to celebrate the life and work of architect Harry Seidler on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March when the Historic Houses Trust hosts a weekend of activities including lunchtime architecture talks, a book sale, food and the chance to explore this 1950s iconic house for free.
Built between 1948 and 1950, Rose Seidler House was the first Australian commission for Harry Seidler; it is one of the finest examples of mid-century modern domestic architecture and is managed by the Historic Houses Trust.
Throughout the weekend there is the chance to view rarely seen film footage of the Seidler family and the construction of some of Seidler s earliest works including Blues Point Tower and Marcus Seidler House in Turramurra.
At Saturday s 1pm lunchtime talk, architect Jyoti Somerville will share her experiences of living in and adapting an iconic Seidler house and on Sunday, Harry Seidler s cousin Brian Seidler will be in conversation with architect Greg Holman discussing how he approached the alterations to his 1951 Seidler house.
There will be lamingtons, tea, coffee and other goodies available from the local North Turramurra Scout Group stall over the weekend as well as a lunchtime sausage sizzle and the chance to pick up a bargain at the architecture and design book sale. |
Little Big Shots- Melbourne's International Film Festival for Kids |
| Venue: | ACMI Cinemas, Australian Centre for the Moving Image, and ArtPlay |
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| Date: | 'June 9-14, 2010' |
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| Booking: | Littlebigshots.com.au or call (03) 8663 2583 (ACMI) or (03) 9664 7900 (ArtPlay) |
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Anna's Doll, Wee Dreaming and the other winning films will screen as part of Little Big Shots alongside 70 other short films from 20 different countries, including Latvia, Canada, India, Russia, Scotland, Kenya, Croatia, Argentina, Iran and Switzerland.
The festival is a six-day celebration of movies made for kids, about kids and some even by kids. This year's line-up includes 10 world premieres and more than 30 Australian premieres, featuring everything from a cake-loving ghost, a lonely robotic puppy, and a pigeon who desperately wants to drive a bus. |
Russian World Australia |
| Date: | '11 July - 23 August' |
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SYDNEY
11 July - 23 August Thurs - 6:30pm, Wed-Fri - 8:00pm, Sat- 2:00pm and 8:00pm, Sun - 5:00pm.
The Promise by Alexei Arbuzov. Based on the translation by Ariadne Nicolaeff. The Siege of Leningrad, 1942.
31 July - 1 August 8:00pm.
Battleship Potemkin. Movie. Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 cinematic masterpiece with music by Shostakovich.
1 August Hurry Up to Kurri Kurri!
NSW historical town. The tickets: $50/45 including dinner. Details: 9624 1143 or 0412 795 292.
7 August Debutante Ball in Alexander Nevsky's Russian School of Homebush. Bookings: Nadejda Lavrova (02) 4262 5318 0431 552 534
15 August - 19 August The Kursk by Sasha Janowicz. The extraordinary and true human story behind the ill-fated submarine, the Kursk.
16 August 5:00pm.
Miss Russian Speaking Australia 2009. Beauty contest. Association of Russian Speaking Women in Australia (ARSWA) invites you to their yearly Miss Russian Speaking Australia 2009. Call: 02 8065 8284 |
It's all about Charles Darwin these winter school holidays |
| Venue: | Australian National Maritime Museum: Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | '12-26 July 2009' |
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| Time: | 9.30 am to 5 pm |
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| Fee: | Tours: Tickets are $7 per child, adults free. Workshop week: Cost $250 per child. Book by 26 June to receive the special earlybird price of $225. |
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| Booking: | Bookings essential, (02) 9298 3655 |
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Junior naturalist workshop week: 20-24 July 2009
Kids can become junior naturalists for a week at the Australian National Maritime Museum and discover the hidden secrets of natural science.
They will work with artists from Circus Solarus to create a massive ship-sculpture to 'sail' around the museum while learning more about Charles Darwin's five year voyage of discovery on board the Beagle.
The workshop will run from 9.30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday and is recommended for children aged 8 to 12 years and.
Discover Mr Darwin holiday program: 12-26 July 2009
These hour-long activity sessions are also based on the museum's major exhibition Charles Darwin - Voyages and ideas that shook the world and will see children try their hand at watercolour painting while tracking Darwin'.s voyage around the world.
The hourly sessions will run daily during the school holidays between 10 am and 4 pm. Recommended for children aged 5-12 years.
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Replica Refugee Camp |
| Venue: | Adelaide: Victoria Square and Melbourne: Treasury Gardens |
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| Date: | '20th Sep- 11th Oct' |
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| Time: | 9am-5pm |
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Medecins Sans Frontieres 1000 square-metre replica camp, will give people the chance to walk into a camp site modelled on refugee camps in countires such as Chad and Sudan.
Tours will be guided by experienced field staff who can also share stories about lives in refugee camps and those who have fled their homes.
Adelaide: Victoria Square 20-27th September
Melbourne: Treasury Gardens 3-11th October. |
Rodney. Missing. Part of the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival |
| Venue: | Melbourne Town Hall |
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| Date: | 'March 27 - April 11, 2010.' |
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A theatre show for all ages, running daily through the school holidays except Monday.
How do you lose an 11,564 kilogram elephant?
John Johnson and Rodney the Elephant are a world-renowned circus duo. After much anticipation, the Melbourne premiere is moments away. There's just one problem... Rodney is missing.
But the show must go on. Eternally optimistic Johnson attempts to perform the show without his gargantuan sidekick. How can he distract the audience from the elephant not in the room?
This buoyant, physical comedy artfully combines the traditions of the vaudevillian street clown with rich and moving storytelling. Rodney. Missing. is a poignant and often absurd exploration of friendship and the power of imagination. |
Upstaged |
| Venue: | Powerhouse Albert Park Lake |
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| Date: | 'June 30- July 2nd or July 7th-9th' |
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| Fee: | $240 |
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| Booking: | Upstagedworkshop.com |
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Upstaged a winter holiday workshop for children between the ages of 5 and 15 years.
Classes: beginners to intermediate.
The classes are with Melbourne's most revered and exciting teachers. The course covers dance, theatre and circus. Classes range from hip-hop and contemporary dance to vocal. The teachers are industry leaders and passionate artists creating works and still performing in the professional performing arts arena.
As the course is geared to introduce the elements of performance, there will be a showing for parents and friends on the final day. Candid photographs and performance DVDs will be available.
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Dymo National Organisation Week (N.O.W) |
| Date: | 'September 7 to 13 2009' |
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| Booking: | nationalorganisingweek.com.au |
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What: Dymo National Organisation Week (N.O.W) aims to educate people on simple ways to better organise their lives - organisation is freedom!
Who: International organisation guru, best-selling author and regular on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Peter Walsh. |
Wild: Amazing Animals in a Changing World Exhibition |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, children and concession FREE |
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Discover the diversity of the animal kingdom in Wild: Amazing Animals in a Changing World in the biggest display of vertebrate animals the Museum has ever created. More than 700 animals from all over the world including the African Wild Dog, Indian Rhinoceros, Great Horned Owl and Red Kangaroo are on show.
Visitors will be able to learn where the animals come from and how they live through new multimedia technologies. The Victorian environment and its animals also feature in new interactive displays which explore the connection between people and nature. The exhibition tackles issues of climate change and sustaining biodiversity as well as telling the stories of people who work in wildlife conservation.
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Home HQ North Shore Grand Opening |
| Venue: | The centre is on the corner of Frederick Street and Reserve Road in Artarmon |
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| Date: | '27th March ' |
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| Time: | 10am to 4pm. |
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Home HQ North Shore is the Lower North Shore's first integrated home and lifestyle retail centre. Home HQ tenants include JB HI-FI, Freedom, The Good Guys, Babies Galore, Bay Leather Republic, Snooze, Plush, Adairs, Light Style, Custom Design, Howards Storage, Snooze, Main Rubs, Powergolf and many more!
Charter Hall will welcome upward of 4000 local residents and members of the community to celebrate the launch of the landmark retail centre, kicking off with a day of fun filled festivities.
TV personality and Tara Dennis will be hosting the event and also running an exclusive interior design workshop and local North Sydney band Jazz Workshop Australia will be performing throughout the day, and favourite North Shore eatery, Not Bread Alone, will be providing catering for guests.
Face painters, roving performers, a jumping castle, snow cones and a sausage sizzle will ensure there is something for all the family. Shoppers will also have a chance to win a special lucky door prize on the day, in addition to a host of other promotional products and giveaways provided by the retailers on the day. |
Gerringong Movie's |
| Venue: | Gerringong Town Hall, Gerringong, NSW 2534 |
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| Date: | 'Sep 4, 2009 ' |
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Gerringong Town Hall on Fern Street becomes a cinema once a month; shows a new movie each month. By joining Gerringong Pics and Flicks, you can attend all screenings and activities ...
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Red Bull Junior Surf Masters |
| Venue: | North Cronulla Beach, Cnr Kingsway & Elouera Road |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, August 30' |
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| Time: | The Retreat 12.30pm - Urthboy 2.00pm - Children Collide 3.30pm |
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Red Bull Junior Surf Masters Finals is taking over Cronulla beach for three days of sun, surf and music mayhem! Fast shaping up to be a must-attend event, the mega-music line up to accompany the surf finals has just been announced. Getting ready to rip it up surf side on Sunday 30 August are Children Collide, Urthboy and Sydney locals, The Retreat.
Melbourne punk rock outfit Children Collide stormed onto the Australian music scene in 2005 with their groundbreaking EP 'We Three Brave & True'. The release of their second EP, 'Glass Mountain Lairs' followed closely in 2006, and served to further cement their position as serious contenders on the Aussie rock circuit. Their critically acclaimed debut album 'The Long Now' has been a massive hit amongst critics and fans alike - 'The Long Now is the perfect record for it's time' - Jaymz Clements, Beat Magazine. Having shared the bill with some of Australia's finest (The Living End, Hoodoo Gurus, Grinspoon) Children Collide have refined the art of playing live and rocking it - this band is not to be missed!
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What's on at IMAX Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'September to November 2009' |
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| Time: | Films screen daily from 10.00am. |
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| Booking: | For session times visit Imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454 |
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Van Gogh: Brush with Genius
Experience Van Gogh's works on his largest canvas ever in the new IMAX film Van Gogh: Brush with
Date: Now showing
Tickets: $17.50 Adult, $14 Concession, $12.50 Child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children)
A Christmas Carol 3D
The 2009 re-adaptation of the magical Dickens Christmas tale - A Christmas Carol 3D - is set to hit IMAX Melbourne Museum this festive season.
Date: November 5
Tickets: $21.00 adults, $17.50 concession, $16.00 child, $60.00 family (2 adults & 2 children)
Under the Sea 3D
Dive into an underwater adventure like no other at IMAX Melbourne Museum with Under the Sea 3D. Audiences will be transported in spectacular IMAX 3D to dazzling underwater worlds and their remarkable inhabitants - from tiny Flamboyant Cuttlefishes to the fearsome Great White Shark.
Date: Now Showing
Tickets: $17.50 Adult, $14 Concession, $12.50 Child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children)
African Adventure 3D
African Adventure 3D is the ultimate giant screen adventure in one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves on Earth: the Okavango Delta.
Date: Now Showing
Tickets: $17.50 adult, $14 concession, $12.50 child, $50 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
Rosie Burgess |
| Venue: | Brass Monkey, 115a Cronulla Street, Cronulla, NSW |
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| Date: | 'Oct 25, 2009' |
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| Time: | 8:00 pm |
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The Monster Trucks |
| Venue: | Dapto Showground |
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| Date: | '19 September 2009 ' |
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| Time: | Gates open at 4pm. Show starts at 6pm |
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A huge action packed night of high octane thrills featuring Monster Trucks including: Australian Champion Outback Thunda, Warner Bros Batman, Scooby Doo and the all new Taz Monster Trucks.
Also the Mystery Machine Jet Van meltdown, human inferno, motorcycle stunts, massive fireworks sky show together with other great stunt acts.
At the free Pit Party, meet the drivers and get up close to a Monster Truck. |
Daniella Rahme:new face of Centro Bankstown |
| Venue: | Centro Bankstown in Sydney's South-West |
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| Date: | '10 - 12 September' |
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| Time: | 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm daily with additional shows at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm on the Thursday night |
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Glamorous local girl Daniella Rahme, recently crowned Miss Lebanon Australia, has been named the new face of Centro Bankstown.
As part of her new role Daniella will be making special guest appearances at Centro Bankstown's Spring/Summer fashion parades, taking place 10 - 12 September, and features in the stylish new Centro Bankstown fashion catalogue.
Only just back in the country after a whirlwind promotional visit to Lebanon, Daniella is looking forward to wowing the crowds when the fashion parades take place in Centre Court at Centro Bankstown. She'll also be fundraising in centre for her charity of choice, The Starlight Children's Foundation, during the fashion events.
Visit the centre during the fashion parades to make your hard earned dollar go further. Simply spend $60 at any one of Centro Bankstown's fashion specialty stores and receive a free $20 fashion voucher to spend in centre. |
What's On at ACMI |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne. |
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Marc Jacobs on Film
Fri 4 Sep 12.30pm
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New York was arguably the centre of the creative world in the 1980s. You might have bumped into Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat or hat designer, Eleanor. Well, maybe not. But you can see her in this classic slice of New York artistic life, when Marc Jacobs was also finding his feet as a fashion designer.
First Look: Mean Streets R 18+
Thur 3 Sep 2009, 7pm, Fri 4 Sep 2009, 7pm, Sat 5 Sep 2009, 7pm, Sun 6 Sep 2009, 5.30pm
Instantly touted as an American cinema classic, Mean Streets is the first in Martin Scorsese's unofficial crime trilogy (including Goodfellas and Casino). It marks the beginnings of the now famous partnership between Robert De Niro and Scorsese, signalling their mutual fascination with the underworld genre and the moral codes of its colourful characters.
Australian Perspectives:Goemon unclassified 18+
Sat 5 Sep 4pm
What connection could a new Japanese film based on the legend of Robin Hood have with Australia? The extraordinary costumes for this tale of revenge and ancient honour were created by the wild imagination of Australian fashion designer Tina Kalivas. Join Tina for a Q&A session after this screening.
Freaky Fridays:Thirst M
Fri 4 Sep 10pm
John Pinkney's "macabre, campy screenplay" (Not Quite Hollywood Collector's Handbook) imagines a nightmarish scenario in which vampires operate a facility where human 'donors' are mechanically milked (ewww). International talents David Hemmings (Deep Red) and serial Hollywood 'heavy' Henry Silva co-star opposite Chantal Contouri (Snapshot) in this stylish genre outing.
Kids' Flicks:Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery G
Sun 6 Sep - Sun 13 Sep, 4 sessions
When Thomas the Tank Engine discovers the long forgotten town of Great Waterton, the Fat Controller declares the town will be restored to mark Sodor Day and puts Thomas in charge. |
Healthy Parenting & Natural Living Seminar |
| Venue: | Benledi House at Glebe Library: 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW |
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| Date: | '14th September' |
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| Time: | 7:15pm - 9:15pm (7pm Registration) |
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| Fee: | $15 online or $20 on the door |
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| Booking: | sydneyorganicevent.com |
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Speaking at the event will be Dr Sarah Lantz, Author of Chemical Free Kids: Raising Children in a Toxic World. Dr Sarah Lantz is a university lecturer, researcher, writer and mother. She has an academic and professional background in public health and mental health and specialises in the area of child and youth health and wellbeing. She has written and spoken widely on the issue, and continues to be an invited speaker in the media on the subject of youth health and wellbeing.
Also speaking will be Narelle Chenery, the Founder of the award-winning miessence products, the first comprehensive range of certified organic skin, hair, cosmetic and personal care products in the world. Narelle is a mother of three, passionate educator and activist for social and consumer change. She speaks worldwide to business leaders, cosmetic industry professionals and government bodies. 'Education is the key, if we know how to see through the greenwash, we can choose to avoid toxins.' - Narelle Chenery.
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What's On at Q Station |
| Date: | 'Offers valid from 1st Sep - 30th Nov, 2009' |
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| Booking: | 02 9466 1511 or Qstation.com.au |
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A Sumptuous Spring Package
Q Station is offering a wonderful spring weekend package for two with fine dining, great wines and one of the best night's sleep you will ever have. Perfect for a little quiet time for couples before the school holidays start again or a Father's Day celebration without the kids.
Q Station is offering an exciting Spring Fair package at only $140 per person which includes:
-One nights' accommodation in a double room
-A sumptuous 3 course meal for two in the Boilerhouse Restaurant
-Delicious buffet breakfast
-Relaxing late check out at 12noon
-A bottle of wine and chocolates upon arrival
History Week Community Day - Saturday 5th September 2009
On Saturday 5th September, Q Station will immerse visitors in its history, heritage, architecture and design during its annual 'Community Day' as part of History Week, an initiative of the History Council of NSW.
10.00am to 4.00pm
Free
Q Station, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly
Buffet Lunch available at Boilerhouse Restaurant - $35 pp; kids $17.50
Wedding Fair - Sunday 27th September
Q Station is fast becoming a favourite destination for weddings thanks to a unique location, exceptional venues and delicious catering. Showcasing four ceremony venues and five reception venues
11am - 4pm |
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