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Exhibition- The Melbourne Story |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. |
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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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The Melbourne Story reveals key moments and major changes in Melbourne's history, as well as exploring what is unique about the city. The exhibition looks at Melbourne through key times, from the early 1800s right through to the present day, enabling visitors to explore the changing social, cultural and physical character of Melbourne over time.
The Melbourne Story features more than 1200 objects, including iconic objects from Melbourne's history such as a historic bark canoe from the Yarra River, a restored Cobb & Co coach, a carriage from the Luna Park Big Dipper and the much-loved 'Little Men' from Coles' Book Arcade.
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Very Special Kids A Fair to Remember |
| Venue: | Very Special Kids, 321 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 21 November, 2009' |
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| Time: | 9am - 4pm |
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There's something for the whole family at the annual Very Special Kid's A Fair to Remember.
You can have a great family day out, snap up a bargain, do your Christmas shopping AND help raise money for a great cause! |
Q Station sizzles with summer specials |
| Venue: | Q Station, 1 North Head Scenic Drive |
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| Date: | 'December 25th-NYE' |
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| Booking: | ESSENTIAL as numbers strictly limited: Phone 02 9466 1500 |
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Christmas Day
Chose from two delicious lunch options over Christmas:
Event: Christmas Day Lunch at the Boilerhouse
Friday 25 December
12.15pm - 3.15pm
Enjoy a delicious four course meal created by our world class chef including a glass of champagne to celebrate the day.
$100 adult, $60 child (12 years and under)
Event:Christmas Carvery Buffet Lunch including Drinks
Friday 25 December
11:00am - 2:00pm
P27 - Governor Bourke Room, Q Station
For those that love a succulent carvery and want a heritage venue - this is definitely the choice for you. Indulge in our four-course buffet including our tender carvery including a three hour drinks package with premium beers and wines from regions of Australia.
$100 adult, $60 child (12 years and under)
Boxing Day
Event:Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Saturday 26 December
9:00am - 2.30pm
Q Station boasts spectacular views of the Harbour, the perfect vantage point for watching the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day. Bring your own picnic hamper and relax with friends and family while soaking up the wonderful atmosphere.
$39 adult, $22 child
Please note public access by road is closed from 10:00am to 2:30pm so all guests must arrive between 9:00am and 10:00am.
New Years Eve
There are three exceptional events to bring in the New Year at Q Station:
Event:Dinner at the Boilerhouse
Thursday 31 December, 2009
8.00pm - 1.00am
Five-course meal including two glasses of champagne and live entertainment.
$150 per adult
Event:Picnic on the Lawn
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Enjoy a beautiful picnic put together by our Head Chef with great views of the fireworks. Includes one picnic basket and blanket for four including a bottle of French Sparkling Wine
$200 per picnic basket and blanket (for four people)
Event: Doctors and Nurses Ball
7.30pm - 1.00am
Celebrate the New Year in fancy-dress style in our grand ballroom - the former hospital. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable evening, the Doctors and Nurses themed event features a four-course meal including premium drink, canapes, platters, and a DJ to keep you dancing the night away!
$250 per adult
Q Station also offers accomodation |
Melbourne puppet people |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. |
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| Time: | Time: 11am - 3pm Daily |
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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 Melbourne with your own finger puppets of iconic Melbourne characters. You'll get a tram conductor, a busker and a footballer, as well as the opportunity to create your very own Melbourne character. Take your finger puppets on a journey through some of Melbourne's famous places.
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Melbourne story telling |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. |
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| Date: | '11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm Daily' |
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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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Take a journey through Melbourne's colourful history, join Melbourne Museum staff and listen to a selection of special stories. Learn about the fascinating story of Melbourne and be amazed by the characters and events that have helped to shape the city.
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Feast with Fossils |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton: Science and Life Gallery |
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| Date: | '16 March 2010' |
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| Time: | 6.30 to 9pm |
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| Fee: | $58.00 |
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| Booking: | 03 8341 7400 |
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| Feast amongst our prehistoric friends at Melbourne Museum's Dinosaur Walk exhibition! Duck beneath the belly of a massive mamenchisaurus and contemplate the speed of the small and agile hypsilophodon. Walk up high to where the flying reptiles soar and imagine Quetzalcoatlus swooping for prey. Witness these ancient animals come to life in this unique setting while you enjoy a delicious selection of canapes and wines brought to you by Peter Rowland catering. Melbourne Museum staff will be on hand to share the secrets behind these mysterious creatures. |
The Pregnancy Slogan tee competition |
| Date: | 'from March 1 till March 31, 2010' |
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Embrace your creative side and let your imagination unfold this year with a slogan that speaks for you and your bump.
Tell us an inspiring or witty slogan you would love to see printed on EGG Maternity's popular Mama Tee and you could win a $500 EGG voucher. Enter your creative slogan at your closest EGG store for a chance to see yourself in print and on show.
EGG will select the winning slogan to be printed on the EGG Mama tee and sold via EGG stores and stockists during October 2010.
A percentage of the tee's selling price will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation (New Zealand) and Beyond Blue (Australia) to assist in raising awareness of Post Natal Depression services.
The competition will run from March 1 till March 31, 2010. The writer of the winning slogan will receive a $500 EGG Gift voucher to spend in store. |
Die Roten Punkte- Robot/Lion Tour |
| Venue: | THE LAIR @ Virgin Mobile Metro, 624 George Street,Sydney,2000 |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 27 April 2010 to Saturday, 1 May 2010' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm |
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| Fee: | Full $22.00 / Conc $19.50 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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| Die Roten Punkte (the utterly dysfunctional pairing of German siblings Otto and Astrid Rot) became an instant household name in Europe after topping the charts in Germany and Poland with its 2005 hits 'I'm In A Band' and 'Best Band In The World'. |
Steve Hughes in Heavy Metal Comedy |
| Venue: | The Virgin Mobile Metro Theatre - The Lair, 624 George St, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 21 April - Sunday 25 April 2010' |
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| Time: | 9:30pm |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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Steve Hughes has become one of Australia's greatest comedy exports and returns home in 2010 to make his Sydney Comedy Festival debut in April.
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Jeremy Hotz |
| Venue: | The Virgin Mobile Metro Theatre |
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| Date: | 'Fri 23rd-Sun 25th April' |
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| Time: | 7:30pm |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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| Jeremy Hotz is one smart and very, very funny Canadian. This successful stand-up comedian and talented actor is heading to Sydney Comedy Festival and Australia for the first time in 2009. |
Reggie Watts |
| Venue: | The Virgin Mobile Metro Theatre |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 27th April' |
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| Time: | 9:15pm |
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| Fee: | $42 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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| Following his sold out shows in the Sydney Festival 2009 - Reggie Watts returns to Australia for a national tour in April 2010. Reggie Watts began his career as a singer in various bands in the early 1990s. |
Raymond Crowe |
| Venue: | The Enmore Theatre |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 1 May, 2010' |
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| Time: | 5.00pm |
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| Fee: | Full: $34.90 Concession: $31.90 Child: $26.90 Family: (2 adult, 2 child) $99.00 Group 10+: $31.90 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 Sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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This is THE family show of The Sydney Comedy Festival with something for everyone in the family and a show that kids will remember for a lifetime. Raymond Crowe is Australia's only Unusualist. For those not in the know an Unusualist is amaster of intricate shadow puppetry, dancing jackets, ventriloquism, world class magic and brilliant audience participation.
As seen at The Opening of The 2010 Sydney Festival, Raymond's signature piece 'The Shadows' has become an internet phenomenon with over one million hits worldwide and features his astounding and intricate hand shadows to the Louis Armstrong classic 'What a Wonderful World'. |
Luna Park is getting a moustache for MOVEMBER! |
| Venue: | Melbourne's Luna Park: Lower Esplanade, St Kilda |
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| Look out Melbourne, Luna Park is joining forces with Movember and growing a Mo!! If you thought the efforts of Eddie Murphy, Dali, Frank Zappa, David Boon and Super Mario were mo-tastic enough for one lifetime, wait until you see Luna Park's iconic Mr Moon face joining the club when it dons a gentleman-like moustache from November 1 to 30, 2010. |
ACMI: Spring School Holidays |
| Venue: | ACMI Cinemas: Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 24 September to Sunday 9 October, 2011 ' |
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| Booking: | (03) 8663 2583 |
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Animated Kitty Cat Kids' Flicks:
These school holidays we have eight feline films to delight children of all ages.
Dates: Sat 24 Sep 2011, 11am & Mon 26 Sep 2011 to Fri 30 Sep 2011, 11am and Sat 1 Oct 2011, 11am, Mon 3 Oct 2011, 11am, Fri 7 Oct 2011, 11am, Sat 8 Oct 2011, 11am
Admission: Free. Tickets available on the day from the Tickets & Information Desk
Kids in the Studio: 'A Trip to the Moon' Animation Workshop
Dates: Mon 26 Sep - Fri 30 Sep 2011, 11am-3pm, Mon 3 Oct - Fri 7 Oct 2011, 11am-3pm
Location: The Cube
Admission: Free
Workshop: Make a Movie: Space is the Place
Dates: Mon 26 Sep - Wed 28 Sep 2011, 10am-4pm
Location: Studio 2
Admission: Full $270 Concession $220 (includes USB flash drive) |
Paragon Shoes |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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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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For almost 100 years Paragon Shoes, a family business, designed and created shoes in Melbourne. Drawing their inspiration from the latest Paris, London and New York styles, Paragon's shoes were sold throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Paragon Shoes display offers visitors an insight into local Melbourne manufacturing, fashion, and design.
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Cowes Night Market: Summer Night Market |
| Date: | '03/04/2010' |
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| Time: | 5pm - 9pm |
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Situated by the beautiful Cowes foreshore, the Cowes Night Market is fast becoming the highlight of the busy summer season on Phillip Island.
Cowes Night Market has an enticing range to offer for anyone who appreciates fine wines accompanied by great gourmet food, fabulous music, and exceptional handcrafted work.
The market is dedicated to providing outstanding quality, in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. |
Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm |
| Venue: | Phillip Island |
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| Fee: | Adult: $8.50 Children (4 - 15): $6.50 Children (0 - 3): FREE |
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| Booking: | 03 5956 9255 |
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| The Rhyll Fishing Park located on the iconic Phillip Island has recently opened its Bush Tucker Trails to the public, to become the Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm. Now - not only can visitors learn the art of fishing and have a chef transform their freshly caught trout into a magnificent meal, but can also wander or take a guided tour of the Bush Tucker Trails to learn about the many plants that create the unique tastes of Australia. |
Learn to paint like a Professional with Taubmans Endure: DIY Ladies Night |
| Venue: | Narellan Bunnings and Kirrawee Bunnings |
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| Date: | '3rd and 4th March' |
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| Time: | 6pm-9pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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As the DIY revolution continues to brush the nation, more and more women are doing it for themselves and paint brand, Taubmans Endure is here to help. In March, to celebrate the surge of Australia's 'handywomen', Taubmans Endure will participate at the Bunnings DIY Ladies Nights by running specially designed paint workshops for women.
Let's face it; most women make the decisions when it comes to renovating and decorating, why shouldn't they learn the tricks of the trade as well? Taubmans understands that there's nothing quite like some practical and professional help when it comes to painting. Nick and Roy, Taubmans professional painters and the stars of the Taubmans Endure TV advertisement are inviting Aussie women to attend their workshop - 'How to choose and apply the right paint for any surface'.
Locations:
Narellan - 3rd March
Kirrawee - 4th March |
Street Art to Transform the HSBC Centre |
| Venue: | HSBC Tower Lobby and 580 George Food Court and Ground Level, 580 George, Sydney CBD NSW |
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| Date: | 'September 1 - 30, 2010' |
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| Time: | Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Thursday until 7pm) Saturday 9am to 4pm |
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| Fee: | Free public event |
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Roary the Racing Car |
| Venue: | Roary Pit Zone, Albert Park, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '25th-28th March 2010' |
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| Fee: | Children 12yrs and under FREE*. When accompanied by a paying adult. |
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| Booking: | Roarytheracingcar.com.au |
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| Roary the Racing Car will be skidding into Melbourne again for the Australian Grand Prix on 25th-28th March 2010 to provide high octane kid-friendly activities for the whole family. Craig Lowndes will also be meeting fans at the Roary Pit Zone on Saturday March 27 at 10.30am-11.30am. |
Toys'R'Us Trick'R'Treat parties |
| Venue: | All Toys'R'Us stores (except Express Stores, Alexandria, Artarmon, Belrose, Caringbah, Wollongong and Geelong stores) |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 30th October, 2010' |
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| Time: | 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm |
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| Booking: | All information can be found at Toysrus.com.au |
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Rescue Base Open Day |
| Venue: | Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter base: Botany Bay National Park. Anzac Parade, La Perouse |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 28 March, 2010' |
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| Time: | 10am - 4pm |
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The Rescue Base Open Day will be a fun filled day jammed packed with activities featuring an exciting line-up of emergency service vehicles. Visitors will be able get up close to the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter, police cars, fire trucks and surf rescue boats. There will also be demonstrations throughout the day including simulated helicopter winch rescues, the NSW Police dog squad, the Police Rescue and Bomb Squad's 'bomb robot' and the Australian Federal Police currency detection sniffer dogs.
The Rescue Base Open Day is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together to meet the heroic people behind each service, participate in a range of interactive activities and demonstrations and learn more about the vital work the emergency services sector does. |
Under The Sea with BLD |
| Venue: | Slide, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 27th March 2010 ' |
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| Time: | 1pm to 4pm |
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| Fee: | Tickets are $17 for children (crawlers are free), $19 for adults |
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| Booking: | Moshtix.com.au |
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What is Baby Loves Disco? Baby Loves Disco is an afternoon dance party featuring real music, spun and mixed by real DJs, blending classic disco tunes from the 70s, 80s and beyond aimed at hip parents and their kids (aged 6 months to 7 years). Yes, it's in a real (thoroughly baby-proofed) nightclub. Yes, it's real music. There are chill out rooms and toys, and treats, prizes and competitions for mum, dad, and the kids. There's even a cash bar for the grown ups, as well as healthy snacks and treats for the kids included in the entry price.
What happens when I step inside? There's no set structure and every event is different. The fun spills out from all corners of the club: bubble machines, baskets of scarves and egg-shakers, a chill-out room (with tents, books and puzzles), nappy changing stations, a full spread of healthy snacks. Oh and dancing. Lots of dancing. |
Wonderlust Pop-up Art Show |
| Venue: | Bickergallery.com |
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| Date: | 'March 11-27th, 2010 (Opening night 11th March, 6.30-10pm).' |
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| Time: | 11am - 7pm Wednesday - Sunday |
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| Fee: | Free - including drinks. |
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Over the past 3 years, Dominic Rowswell, the organiser behind the UK's Bicker Gallery has organised shows in temporary venues in London and Bristol, commonly called 'pop up shows'. This allows the artists work not to be limited to the normal conventional gallery space. The 'pop up' shows also enable the gallery to adapt accordingly to the artists wishes, all the while keeping the audience interested by inviting them to visit spaces that they might not ordinarily visit.
Previous shows have been held in such places as High Street shops, a disused underground station, an old police station and a converted warehouse. The venue is not revealed until a couple of weeks prior to the gallery opening.
'Wonderlust' is the work of British born Yorkshire artist, Xenz aka Graeme Brusby, who began painting graffiti in the derelict warehouses of Hull during the early 90s and studied textiles at Edinburgh College of Art. He then he moved to Bristol (UK) in the late 90s where he made an impact on the cities walls with consistent output of fresh inspiring artwork. |
ACMI's School Holiday Program |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '27 March 2010 - 11 April 2010' |
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| Fee: | FREE execpt for Kids' Flicks: $5 |
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Kids' Flicks
Where the Wild Things Are PG
Sun 28 Mar 2010, 1pm, Sun 4 Apr 2010, 10.30am, 1pm, Sun 11 Apr 2010, 10.30am, 1pm
Up PG
Mon 29 Mar 2010, 1pm, Tue 30 Mar - Fri 2 Apr 2010, 1pm, Sat 3 Apr 2010, 1.15pm, Mon 5 Apr - Fri 9 Apr 2010, 1pm Sat 10 Apr 2010, 1.15pm
Kids' Classics
Where the Wild Things Are and other Maurice Sendak stories
Mon 29 Mar - Fri 2 Apr 2010, 11am, Sat 3 Apr 2010, 11.15am, Mon 5 Apr - Fri 9 Apr 2010, 11am, Sat 10 Apr 2010, 11.15am
Kids in the studio: Make Your Own Wild Thing!
Mon 29 Mar - Thu 1 Apr 2010, 12pm-4pm and Tue 6 Apr-Fri 9 Apr 2010, 12pm-4pm
Kids can let their imaginations run wild with clay, creating their own amazing creatures and taking them on an adventure. Using stop-motion animation and modern digital techniques, they will become the story-maker and creative 'director' of their own claymation movie. Recommended for children aged 5 to 12. Places limited. Register for your session on the day at Studio 1. |
Glenn Murcutt: Architecture for Place |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Friday 15 July until Sunday 3 October 2010' |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, children and concessions FREE |
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| Booking: | For further information visit museumvictoria.com.au or phone 13 11 02. |
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Glenn Murcutt's architecture is known and celebrated around the world. His designs, which focus on sustainability and the natural environment, are at the forefront of contemporary architecture. Murcutt's projects draw on Australia's culture, diverse climate and topography, bringing the qualities of the surrounding natural and cultural landscape into the experience of his buildings.
Glenn Murcutt: Architecture for Place explores a selection of Murcutt's projects through his drawings and scale models. The projects are brought to life through photographs by Anthony Browell, which illustrate the harmony between building and nature that resonates through Murcutt's architecture. |
How to Train Your Dragon: An IMAX 3D Experience |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton. |
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| Date: | 'From the 25 March, 2010' |
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| Time: | Films screen daily from 10.00am. |
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| Fee: | $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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| Booking: | For session times visit Imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454 |
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Enter the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons in How to Train Your Dragon: An IMAX 3D Experience.
Based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup's world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges he and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. |
Nightly Stage Shows |
| Venue: | Kreta Ayer Square in the heart of Chinatown |
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| Date: | 'January until 14 February 2010' |
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| Time: | 8pm-10.30pm |
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| Entertaining and engaging, from January 3 live nightly performances celebrating Chinese culture and tradition - including everything from Chinese opera to magical acts to tea ceremony demonstrations. |
The Australian National Maritime Museum Celebrates NAIDOC Week |
| Venue: | The Australian National Maritime Museum |
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| Date: | '1st - 8th of July' |
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Artist talk and demonstration by Ken Thaiday Senior
5th of July 2012: 12.00 pm to 1.30 pm, 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Visitors are invited to join Ken Thaiday, one of Australia's most senior and acclaimed Torres Strait Islander artists, as he shares his stories and demonstrates how he produces his extraordinary 'dance machines'.
Indigenous weaving workshops with Kristine Stewart
5th July 2012: 5.30 pm to 8pm - Adults
6th July 2012: 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm - Open age
Participants will discover Indigenous weaving techniques and stories in interactive workshops led by artist Kristine Stewart of the Boolarng Nangamai Aboriginal Art and Culture Studio. |
Discover the Night Sky - Evening Planetarium Program |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | '4 March- 25 March' |
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| Time: | Commence 7pm |
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| Fee: | $26 per person, MV members $21, Season pass $89. |
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| Booking: | Call 03 9392 4819 |
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The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks presents special after-dark sessions Thursday evenings in March. All evenings include complimentary wine and cheese, the opportunity to chat to the Planetarium's Astronomer and be immersed in a Planetarium experience. The evening will finish with stargazing through telescopes (weather permitting). Each evening will showcase a different aspect of the night sky:
Thursday 4 March: Backyard Astronomy
It's not just stars you can see in the night sky - planets, comets, shooting stars and satellites are all there if you know when and where to look.
Thursday 11 March: Travel the Universe
We invite you on a tour of the Universe that will take you from Spotswood to the far reaches of space.
Thursday 18 March: Deep Sky Wonders
Explore magnificent galaxies, sparkling star clusters, mysterious gas clouds and much more.
Thursday 25 March: Our Solar System
Journey through planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and comets. Marvel at the beauty of each unique world and the stories they tell. |
Australiasian Heavyweight title |
| Venue: | Newcastle Entertainment Centre |
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| Date: | 'Friday December 4' |
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| Fee: | Ringside, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Tickets |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com.au or 02 4921 2121 |
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The finest all-heavyweight boxing card ever to be assembled in Australia will be on show at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Friday 4 December 2009 for the Heavyweight Explosion.
The five-fight card will feature six of Australia's top ranked heavyweight fighters including some of the biggest names in the Australian fight game. Former rugby league international John Hopoate will headline the night when he takes on fellow Sydneysider Michael Kirby for the vacant IBF Australiasian Heavyweight title.
Michael Kirby vs John Hopoate
IBF Australiasian Heavyweight title fight (12 rounds)
Colin Wilson vs Justin Whitehead
Australian Heavyweight title fight (10 rounds)
Daniel Ammann vs Adam Forsyth
Non-title fight (8 rounds)
Solomon Haumono vs Pieter Cronje
Non-title fight (8 rounds)
Bobby Tuimaualuga vs TBC
Non-title fight (4 rounds)
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Flicks in the Sticks: Alice in Wonderland |
| Venue: | Noosa Sea Scouts is behind Classic Malibu at the roundabout on the corner of Gibson and Eumundi Road. Parking available at the Sea Scouts |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 25 September ' |
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| Time: | from 5pm |
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| Fee: | $7 per person or $24 for a family of four |
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Outdoor Cinema Flicks in the Sticks is back from a winter break with a screening of Alice in Wonderland on Saturday 25 September a fundraiser for Noosa Sea Scouts, at their grounds at 11 Eumundi Road Noosaville. This family friendly outdoor movie is open to everyone.
Flicks in the Sticks Director Steve Beardsley says the screening of Alice in Wonderland is being presented to raise much needed funds for the Noosa Sea Scouts and all monies raised will go towards the purchase of new camping equipment. |
Chinatown New Year Light-Up |
| Date: | 'January until 7 March 2010' |
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| The annual Chinese New Year light-up is a perfect complement to the district's exciting buzz as more than 500 stalls brimming with traditional fare and treats line the key streets of Pagoda, Smith, Sago, Temple and Trengganu Streets. Firework displays will set the night sky aglow and colourful light projections will illuminate building facades with historical footage from 'old Chinatown' New Year celebrations. |
Australia's Muslim Cameleers: Pioneers of the Inland 1860s - 1930s |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'From 26 February 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm. |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adult $8, child/concession FREE |
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| Booking: | info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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This exhibition reveals the remarkable contribution that Australia's first Muslim community, from Afghanistan and British India, made to the exploration and settlement of Australia's arid interior. Cameleers assisted all major expeditions into Australia's uncharted interior starting with the Burke and Wills expedition in 1860 and have contributed significantly to Australia's economic and cultural development.
Exhibits include fascinating photographs, camel saddles, historic clothing, textiles and original documents. |
St Kilda Festival |
| Date: | 'Feb 6-14' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Washington, Yacht Club DJs, The Mess Hall, 2009 Audience Award Winner, The Good China and one of Australia's most talented musicians Archie Roach, are just some of the acts set to perform at the 2010 St Kilda Festival.
Celebrating 30 years of free entertainment including live bands, dance lessons, extreme sports and family fun, the Festival is the place to be!
The Festival officially kicks off on Saturday 6 February with Yalukit Willam Ngargee: People Place Gathering celebrating Indigenous Bay Culture.
From Sunday 7 February join in celebrating everything vibrant about St Kilda with the Live N Local program (until Saturday 13 February) and Festival Sunday (14 February). |
Roary the Racing Car and Craig Lowndes |
| Venue: | Roary Pit Zone, Albert Park, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 March, 2010' |
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| Fee: | Children 12yrs and under FREE* (*When accompanied by a paying adult. Transaction fees apply) |
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| Booking: | Grandprix.com.au |
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TV pre-school sensation Roary the Racing Car will be skidding into Melbourne again for the Australian Grand Prix on Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th March 2010 to provide high octane kid-friendly activities for the whole family.
V8 Supercar Champion Craig Lowndes will also be meeting the fans at the Roary Pit Zone to celebrate his new role on Roary the Racing Car as 'CONROD', the big throaty Aussie V8, set to launch on ABC Kids January 29, 2010.
With over 10,000 excited fans visiting the hugely popular 'Roary Pit Zone' at the 2009 Grand Prix, the Roary marquee will return in 2010, offering a wide variety of FREE entertainment across the four days.
Highlights of the Roary Pit Zone at the Australian Grand Prix include:
-Children 12 and under FREE to the Aussie Grand Prix and Roary Pit Zone*
-Roary the Racing Car's high energy LIVE shows 'Mechanico Fantastico' daily.
-Roary Pit Zone complete with interactive games, Roary car races, competitions, face painting, treasure hunts, and many more thrill-seeking activities to keep the little ones occupied.
-Craig Lowndes, Roary the Racing Car and Big Chris Meet and Greets
(see Grand Prix website closer to the event for exact times) |
Push Over |
| Venue: | @ The Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 7 March, 2010' |
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| Time: | 12midday - 8pm |
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| Fee: | $30 + bf or $40 at door if not sold out. On Sale Now! |
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| Booking: | Moshtix.com.au, Oztix.com.au & Ticketek 132 849 |
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| Push Over returns to The Abbotsford Convent on Sunday 7 March, 2010 with 50 Lions, Break Even, Built on Secrets, City Escape, Dash & Will, Heroes for Hire, Horrorshow, I Explode Like, Kisschasy, Lovers Grave, The Mission In Motion, The Sundance Kids, Urthboy, Wherewolves, Yacht Club DJs, Young Heretics and Yves Klein Blue; plus nine FReeZA Push Start battle of the bands Regional Final Winners, and multiple MCs, DJs and break-dancers battling it out in the Push It hip hop arena. |
Want to join the The Push promotions and marketing team? |
| Date: | 'before December 7' |
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| Booking: | email push@thepush.com.au or call (03) 9380 1277 |
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The Push is seeking enthusiastic young alternative music lovers from around Victoria who would like to help promote our all ages live music festival Push Over, Sunday 7 March, 2010 at the Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne.
Street teamers will be required to distribute posters and flyers in their local areas, at their school and to their friends. Teamers will receive heaps of great rewards like free tickets to Push Over, free CDs, meet and greets with the Push Over bands and other great merchandise.
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Endeavour Overnight Experience - Overnight Sails |
| Date: | 'Saturday 3 April and Monday 5 April 2010' |
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| Fee: | $230 per person and include overnight sailing, accommodation on board, dinner, expert talks and breakfast. |
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| Booking: | 1800 720 577 or visit Endeavourvoyages.com.au. |
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For the first time overnight Sydney Harbour sails are being offered to allow people to experience life as an 18th century crew member without the toil (and possible seasickness!) of sailing on the high seas.
Endeavour will sail past iconic structures such as the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. You'll watch the sunset over the water before enjoying an 18th century themed dinner.
Guest speakers will give a special presentation on Cook's voyage before everyone bunks down for the night in the 18th century mess deck hammocks.A hearty sailor's breakfast will be served the next morning, before heading back to the museum.
Places are available on:
Sat 3 April - 'Joseph Banks' adventures in botany' - Dr Brett Summerell and botanical illustrator Catherine Wardrop from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, will look at the work of Joseph Banks and his colleagues on the voyage.
Mon 5 April - 'Voyaging in the wake of Cook' - Dr Nigel Erskine Curator of Exploration at the museum will speak about Captain James Cook and his epic voyage. |
The Wiz G |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Fri 5 Feb and Sun 7 Feb' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm, 10.30am, 1.15pm |
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| "Ease on down...ease on down the road" with Dorothy (Diana Ross), Scarecrow (Michael Jackson) Tin Man and Lion in this New York-set remake of The Wizard of Oz, featuring Motown-styled musical numbers by Quincy Jones. Lena Horne cameos as Glinda The Good, with Richard Pryor as the Wiz. Imported 35mm print. |
Alice in Wonderland 3D |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | '4 March 2010 onwards' |
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| Time: | Films screen daily from 10.00am. |
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| Fee: | $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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| Booking: | For session times visit Imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454 |
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From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure Alice in Wonderland: An IMAX 3D Experience, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19 year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, re-uniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat and of course the Mad Hatter.
Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror. The all-star cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Crispin Glover. |
Machines in Action Day |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 28 March 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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| Take a ride on a model steam train and check out historic vehicles in action as they parade around the arena. Items on display include the Cowley Steam Roller, Cowley Steam Traction Engine, the only working Australian made traction engine in the world, along with the Super Sentinel Steam Wagon, the K.L. Bulldog Tractor and many others. |
Winning Sky Photos: the David Malin Awards |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'From 29 January 2010' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Admission: Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE. |
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| Booking: | 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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A display of spectacular images of the sky from the annual photography competition named after the world-renowned astrophotography and competition judge, Professor David Malin.
Exhibition developed by the Central West Astronomical Society and toured by the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
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Stranger than Fiction |
| Venue: | State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 28 November until March 2010.' |
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| Time: | Monday to Thursday 9am - 8pm, Friday 9am - 5pm and weekends |
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| Fee: | free |
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While the State Library is well-known for its impressive collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps and pictures, it also holds a bizarre collection of curious yet iconic Australian objects that will feature in a new public display opening on Saturday 28 November.
The free Stranger than fiction display presents 14 strange objects and relics - many previously unseen - including hand-made bird whistles, a lump of soil from the SCG during the bodyline series and convict dice made out of bone.
The display includes Henry 'birdman' Grace's collection of hand-made bird whistles donated to the Library by his family. The eccentric Sydney street character designed his own bird whistles and bird notation so that he may 'talk with the birds'!
The objects range from the historically significant, such as rare WW1 memorabilia and the typewriter used by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White, to the sentimental and beautiful, like Dame Nellie Melba's Cartier hairpin case.
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Berrima School Craft Markets in Kangaroo Valley |
| Venue: | Berrima Public School: Berrima Kangaroo Valley, NSW Australia |
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| Date: | 'Feb 14, 2010' |
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| Visit historic Berrima and these great markets which are held at the Berrima Primary School. These markets include charity stalls, beautiful fresh cut flowers and plants, local arts and craft, freshly baked bread, wood carvings and semi-precious gems, as well as the usual bric-a-brac, that you would find at your typical market day. Over 50 many and varied stalls are set-up for your enjoyment. |
Dinosaur Jr- Down on the Farm |
| Date: | 'Thursday 4th-Sunday 14th December' |
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Feel Presents are proud to announce the return to Australian of alt-rock one pioneers Dinosaur Jr.
The evergreen Dinosaur Jr will perform a series of headline shows throughout March 2010 and will also take pole position at both the Golden Plains Festival in Meredith, Victoria, and also at the debut of Brisbane's Lost Weekend Festival.
Earlier this year Dinosaur Jr released Farm, their most critically lauded effort since 1988's breakthrough effort, Bug. Featuring all three original Dinosaur Jr members: J Mascis, Lou Barlow & Murph, Farm captures the energy of a band 20 years their junior backed by the superior songwriting skills of both Mascis and Barlow in what many believe to be one of the band's finest works and an early contender for album of the year.
Thursday 4th: Melbourne, Corner Hotel
Tickets $48.00 + bf from Feelpresents.com, in person at the venue or phone: 03-9427-9198
Saturday 6th: Meredith, Golden Plains Festival
Tickets available from 2010.goldenplains.com.au
Sunday 7th: Brisbane, The Lost Weekend Festival
Tickets $160.00 - $220.00 + bf from Thelostweekend.com.au, all Moshtix outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX
Wednesday 10th: Byron Bay, Great Northern Hotel
Tickets $40.00 + bf from Feelpresents.com, all Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545
Thursday 11th: Sydney, Metro Theatre
Tickets $51.70 + bf from Feelpresents.com, all Ticketek outlets or phone 9550 3666
Friday 12th: Perth, Rosemount Hotel
Tickets $50.00 + bf from Moshtix.com.au, 78's Record Store and all Moshtix & BOCS outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX
Saturday 13th: Adelaide, Fowlers Live
Tickets $48.60 + bf from Feelpresents.com, all Moshtix outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX
Sunday 14th: Hobart, Moorilla
Tickets $45.00 + bf from moorilla.com.au/boxoffice or phone 03 6277 9900 or 03 6234 5998. |
Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake |
| Venue: | Reddall Parade: Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra, NSW 2528 |
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| Date: | 'Jan 26, 2010 ' |
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Join in Shellharbour City's largest Australia Day festivities with Council's annual Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake celebrations.
Breakfast is served at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra. The day will also feature traditional Aussie music, contests and a Citizenship ceremony. ... |
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D storms into IMAX Melbourne Museum |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens |
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| Date: | '26 November, 2009 for a limited three week season' |
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| Fee: | $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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| Booking: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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Inspired by a bestselling children's book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D follows inventor Flint Lockwood and a brainy weathergirl as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped and food is falling in its place.
Meanwhile, lifelong bully Brent relishes in tormenting Flint like he did when they were kids and Mayor Shelbourne schemes to use Flint's latest invention - a device designed to improve everyone's lives - for his own personal gain.
Bill Hader, star of Saturday Night Live and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, voices Flint Lockwood, a young inventor who dreams of creating something that will improve everyone's life. Anna Faris, who recently turned heads as the star of the comedy hit The House Bunny, takes on the role of Sam Sparks, a weathergirl assigned to cover the strange phenomenon, who hides her intelligence behind a perky exterior. James Caan plays Tim Lockwood, Flint's technophobic father. Andy Samberg stars as Brent, the town bully who has plagued Flint since childhood. Bruce Campbell plays Mayor Shelbourne, who figures out that Flint's invention can put the town, and more importantly himself, on the map, and Mr. T plays the by-the-rules town cop Earl Devereaux. The film also features the vocal talent of Neil Patrick Harris.
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Measure Island |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Opens Saturday 30 October' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $8, Children and Concession FREE |
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| Booking: | For further details ph 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks |
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| Consisting of 24 hands-on exhibits, Measure Island makes measurement adventurous and fun! What are some of the measurement techniques that scientists use? How do they benefit us? Explore the fictional world of a long lost civilisation and discover there is a lot more to measuring than you think. Developed by Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra. |
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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