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AYO National Music Camp |
| Venue: | Llewellyn Hall at the Australian National University School of Music |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 9 and 16 of January' |
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| Time: | at 4.30 and 8pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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The Wind in the Willows |
| Venue: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne: Enter through Gate F on Birdwood Avenue then follow the signs to the performance area |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday to Saturday - 29 December 2009 to 30 January 2010 (no shows 1 and 26 January)' |
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| Time: | 11am & 6pm |
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| Fee: | All tickets $25, Group of four $90 |
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| Booking: | 1300 122 344 or Ticketmaster 136 100 or Shakespeareaustralia.com.au |
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Madcap Summer Fun is Back with The Wind in the Willows at the Royal Botanic Gardens
One of the world.s best-loved children.s stories The Wind in the Willows returns to Melbourne.s exquisite
Royal Botanic Gardens for two shows daily from 29 December to 30 January.
Since it was first published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame.s charming tale of Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger and
their travails and triumphs in the English countryside has endeared itself to millions. Over one hundred years
on, having been portrayed on stage, film and television by the likes of Basil Rathbone, Terry Jones, John
Cleese, Rik Mayall and Matt Lucas, The Wind in the Willows continues to delight each new generation.
Glenn Elston.s acclaimed production returns with a splash, a crash and a .poop poop. to bring the story to life
outdoors. Toad and friends will be running amok in the gardens, fending off weasels and having a load of fun
along the way. Their madcap riverside adventures will thrill the .littlies. and bring a smile to the .young at
heart..
Heralding the arrival of summer, The Wind in the Willows has been a fixture in the Royal Botanic Gardens for
over 21 years and become an annual family favourite in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Christmas Mini Market |
| Venue: | Balmoral Beach |
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| Date: | '13 December 2009' |
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Agoo, Cheeky Chickies, LimeLizard, Amanda Ayling Photography, Flounceabout, Made for Sundays and Best Buys 4 baby wil all be at Christmas Mini Market!
Each business is offering generous offers and discounts and this is a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping in a lovely location. |
Kids in the Park July School Holiday Fun |
| Venue: | Sydney Olympic Park |
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| Date: | '2-17 July 2011' |
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| Booking: | Sydneyolympicpark.com.au |
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Nothing can conjure up wonderment and excitement in quite the same way as the circus... except for the renowned Kids in the Park school holiday program at Sydney Olympic Park!
To kick-off on Saturday 2 July and conclude less than ten days out from Cirque Du Soleil's highly-anticipated show Saltimbanco at Acer Arena, the Kids in the Park July 2011 program boasts more than 50 activities including loads of FREE and GOOD-VALUE options at less than $20 per person.
Kids in the Park makes Sydney Olympic Park the official home of the biggest range of school holiday activities of any single location in NSW. The Park is also home to the nation's very best sporting facilities and more than 30 activities especially designed to get kids active in sports feature in the Kids in the Park July 2011 program. |
2,500 Girl Guides to ring in the Year of the Girl Guide at Victorian camp |
| Venue: | Geelong, VIC |
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| Date: | '3-9 January 2010' |
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Girl Guides Australia will celebrate the start of 2010 - the Year of the Girl Guide - with the Australian Centenary Event (ACE) camp in Geelong, VIC, from 3-9 January 2010.
More than 2,500 Girl Guides from around Australia and nine other countries will descend on the camp located on the outskirts of Geelong during the second
week of January, celebrating 100 years of Girl Guides, during what's been
designated by the Federal Government, the Year of the Girl Guide.
Girl Guides Victorian State Commissioner Noella Kershaw says she is thrilled
Victoria will host the ACE camp during this all important year and is looking
forward to welcoming local and international Girl Guides and Guide Leaders to
the camp in Geelong. |
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: | For further details ph 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. |
Babies Proms: Music For Tutus and Sydney Symphony Family Classics |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | '3rd - 20th of May' |
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| Booking: | Sydneyoperahouse.com or (02) 9250 7777 |
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Babies Proms: Music for Tutus:
Studio, Sydney Opera House
3 - 20 May
Sydney Symphony Family Classics:
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
13 May |
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: | More 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.
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Lunch for 12 for Illawarra Singles |
| Venue: | Piato: 22 Market St Wollongong, NSW |
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| Date: | 'Jan 17, 2010' |
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| Time: | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
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| Fee: | $59.95 |
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Join up to 12 other Illawarra singles in your age group for a delicious meal and a drink of your choice at the inviting Piato cafe/restaurant in the heart of Wollongong.
There will be two tables of six per age group:
Group 1: 27-35
Group 2: 35-45
Just before the main is served, QuickConnections will ask the men to move from one table to the other so that everyone has the chance to get to know each other. At the end of the lunch, simply tick on your MatchCard who you'd like to see again, hand in your MatchCard to your host and QuickConnections take care of the rest. QuickConnections be in touch within 24 hours to let you know of your mutual match results. |
Hang overs behind us...Bring on 2010 |
| Venue: | Where Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Date: | 'Jan 10, 2010' |
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| Time: | 10:00 am |
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| Drink, Eat and be Merry. Find out what our members would like to get out of the group. Ideas for future meet ups or group activities and venues. |
Pam Glew Luminaries: A pop-up art exhibition presented by Bicker Gallery |
| Venue: | 443 Oxford Street Paddington Sydney |
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| Date: | 'May 6 - 22, 2010' |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Glew's bold mixed media portraits depict prominent and renowned Australian's, including Miranda Kerr, Heath Ledger, Cate Blanchett and Evelyn Sampi and will be displayed in a 'pop-up' temporary space in Paddington. |
Wonderland FunPark Launch - 'Meet the Dinosaurs' |
| Venue: | Wonderland Fun Park |
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| Date: | '25th March 2010' |
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| Time: | 5PM-8PM |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Our launch, in conjunction with Harbour Town Shopping Centre's "Meet the Dinosaurs" is a great opportunity to bring the family down for free rides, free fairy floss and an afternoon of family fun.
Wonderland Fun Park is open every weekend, public and school holidays. We also offer birthday parties, family fun days and exclusive hire for corporate or private functions.
We have exciting and fun carnival rides for the whole family such as the Grand Carousel, the Bungee Trampoline, the Dodgems, the Round Up and the Giant Slide.
Wonderland Fun Park will also be holding Santa's Christmas Spectacular at Wonderland Fun park from November 18th to Dec 24th with an amazing magical Christmas Walk thru where you can meet Santa and enjoy unlimited Rides plus there is a Functions Marquee we can cater to groups exclusively up to 1000 patrons 5pm to 9pm or other dates on enquiry.
We hope to see you at the launch!
For more information visit: www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au
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On Your Oyster, Get Prawning, Go! |
| Venue: | Sydney Fish Market, Bank St, Pyrmont |
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| Date: | '5am Wednesday, 23 December until 5pm Thursday, 24 December ' |
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| Time: | 5am-until 5pm |
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Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon
Sydney Fish Market is taking the hassle out of Christmas once again this year with its famous 36-Hour Seafood Marathon, designed to provide a convenient service for busy Sydney shoppers.
Swap your hot turkey for a cool seafood platter and take the heat out of the kitchen with an easy barbeque seafood feast this Christmas.
During the marathon, Sydney Fish Market will be stocked with the essential seafood trio of fresh prawns, oysters, Snapper and more. So grab your esky and head down to the Sydney Fish Market to snap up Sydney's freshest seafood this Christmas.
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Cinderella |
| Venue: | Cranbourne Community Theatre: Brunt St, Cranbourne. |
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| Date: | 'March 29th-April 1st' |
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| Time: | Monday & Wednesday (7pm) Tuesday & Thursday (1pm) Wednesday (11am) |
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| Fee: | $10 |
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| Booking: | 0411 316 074 |
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Toys: Science at Play |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Until 18 July 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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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
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Sing-A-Long-A Sound Of Music |
| Venue: | The Arts Centre, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Rd Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Friday 25 & Saturday 26 June' |
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| Time: | at 7.30pm (runs 4 hours) |
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| Fee: | Adult $48, Group $43, Concession $42, Child $31 |
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| Booking: | 1300 182 183 Theartscentre.com.au or Ticketmaster 1300 136 166 Ticketmaster.com.au |
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| Sing-A-Long-A Sound Of Music is an event where audiences experience The Sound of Music on the big screen in an interactive show where words appear on the screen for audiences to sing along to. Fancy dress is encouraged and audiences relish the opportunity to dress up in themes from the film. A host keeps the event flowing with prizes, vocal warm-ups and prompts throughout. |
The Wiggles |
| Venue: | WIN Entertainment Centre; Corner of Crown and Harbour Streets, Wollongong, NSW |
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| Date: | 'Dec 11' |
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| Time: | 12:00 am |
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The Wiggles are proud to announce their biggest live show ever and for the first time they will perform 'in the round.' Join the Wiggles for the happiest show...
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ACTT Free Workshops |
| Date: | '12 December - 13 December ' |
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| Time: | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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| Booking: | actt.edu.au |
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Saturday 12 December from 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Join ACTT tutor Glen Hamilton at Laycock St Theatre, Don Craig Room, Laycock St, North Gosford.
Sunday 13 December from 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Join ACTT tutor Jill Russ at The Loft, Level 1, 7A Wolfe St, Newcastle Mall.
Sunday 13 December from 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Join ACTT Director Lesley Watson at DNA at the Gorman Arts Centre, Ainslie Avenue, Braddon.
The workshops will be fun and invigorating acting classes, plus a chance to discuss acting as a career and the range of study options available at ACTT. ACTT runs accredited courses in Acting, Music Theatre, Technical Production and Stage Management, offering students practical experience, skills and qualifications and opening up career opportunities in these increasingly popular creative fields. |
Workshops for crafty kids this summer at Eumundi Markets |
| Venue: | Memorial Drive in Eumundi |
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| Date: | 'every Saturday and Wednesday morning market, as well as the Thursday Summer Night Markets' |
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| Time: | Workshops last for 45 minutes |
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| Booking: | Spaces are limited, so market visitors are advised to book in at the market tent (below the market office) on arrival in Eumundi. |
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The classes are being led by local teachers including artist Amy Clarke, ceramist Merrie Tomkins and craft queen Lisa Williment from Petite Enfant (a gorgeous shop for kids at the northern end of Memorial Drive in Eumundi).
Workshops in the lead-up to Christmas include:
Amy - wrapping paper and gift tags for Christmas, as well as beautiful decorations for your Christmas tree. Other workshops will allow the kids to take home their very own piece of original art on canvas.
Lisa - make your own felt Christmas stockings and Christmas bunting, with all the felt, trims, ribbons, bells (and whistles) you need to create a lasting Christmas memento... simple hand sewing involved.
Merrie- paint your own ceramics - funky pots and plates, name plaques, tea sets, garden treasures and more. Hand painted ceramics make a great personalised gift for any occasion - birthdays, Christmas, weddings, anniversaries. |
Talking Faiths |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until 28 May 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: | More info 13 11 02 or museumvictoria.com.au/immigration museum |
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This exhibition documents a project involving young people exploring interfaith issues through a multicultural perspective.
Encompassing students from a range of faith-based and secular Government schools, Talking Faiths features multimedia representations and photographs of the student project and artworks developed by the students as part of their conversations.
This exhibition is a part of the Parliament of the World's Religions 2009 cultural program. |
The Macbeth: Boys of Summer Tour |
| Date: | 'Tues 12th Jan- Sun 24th Jan' |
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| Booking: | Oztix 1300 762 545 Oztix.com.au plus all Oztix outlets including: Rocking Horse, Skinnys, Butterbeats, Music Mania and Kill The Music |
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The Macbeth: Boys of Summer Tour featuring:
Every Time I Die, 50 Lions, House vs Hurricane and Mary Jane Kelly.
Tues 12th Jan- The HiFi, Brisbane, QLD (U18)
Wed 13th Jan- The HiFi, Brisbane, QLD (18+)
Thurs 14th Jan- Albert Waterways Cnt, Mermaid Waters, QLD (AA)
Fri 15th Jan- Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW (18+)
Sat 16th Jan- Oasis Youth Centre, Wyong NSW, (AA)
Sun 17th Jan- Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW (Lic/AA)
Tues 19th Jan- Tuggeranong Youth Centre, Canberra, ACT, (AA)
Wed 20th Jan- HiFi, Melbourne, VIC (U18)
Thurs 21st Jan- HiFi, Melbourne, VIC (18+)
Fri 22nd Jan- The Gov, Adelaide, SA (Lic/AA)
Sat 23rd Jan- Amplifier Bar, Perth WA, (18+)
Sun 24th Jan- Fly By Night, Fremantle, WA (U18) |
The Grimstones |
| Venue: | Arts Centre, Melbourne, ANZ Pavilion |
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| Date: | '13 and 14 February' |
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| Time: | 10.30am & 2pm |
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| Fee: | $16. Family ticket (4 tix) $56. |
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| Booking: | 1300 182 183 |
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The Grimstones - Hatched is a gothic fairytale told with giant books, exquisite old-world marionettes and sign language. There's a girl who reads dreams, a mother who sews garments lined with love and warmth, a grandfather who heals people with his magical concoctions and a baby boy with three legs.
Recommended for 6 - 12 year olds. |
Green Day at the Gardens |
| Venue: | Rosehill Gardens Racecourse: James Ruse Drive, Rosehill |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 6 February, 2010 ' |
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| Time: | from 11am. First race at approx 1.05pm and final race at 5.45pm |
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| Fee: | $12 for adults, concession and children under 18 Free |
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The world's first carbon neutral raceday is set to return to Rosehill Gardens. Leading the environmental stakes in the thoroughbred racing industry, Sydney Turf Club (STC) will hold its second annual carbon neutral raceday, 'Green Day at the Gardens' on Saturday 6th February 2010.
Designed to reduce racegoers' environmental 'hoofprint', punters on course will take part in a number of environmentally friendly initiatives while STC achieves its goal of a carbon neutral race meeting. |
Auslan for Everyone - Sign Singing Workshops |
| Venue: | Arts Centre, Melbourne, ANZ Pavilion |
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| Date: | 'Sat 13 and Sun 14 February' |
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| Time: | 12pm |
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| Fee: | $10. Family ticket (4 tix) $34. |
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| Booking: | 1300 182 183 |
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Join Asphyxia, deaf circus performer turned puppeteer and her interpreter, Paula Dowse, as they teach the classic Australian song 'My Island Home' in Auslan. This workshop is in Auslan and English and is a delightful combination of music, song and dramatic expression, guaranteed to get you smiling!
Recommended for 6 - 12 year olds.
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Marly Markets |
| Venue: | The Marlborough Hotel, 145 King St Newtown |
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| Date: | 'Every Sunday' |
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| Time: | 11am till 5pm |
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The Marly Markets is a showcase of new up and coming designers from across Sydney and a selection of vintage collectors and artists.
A wide array of clothes, jewellery and accessories are available each week with stalls changing weekly to give customers new retail experiences at each market.
The Marlborough Hotel s renowned cocktail and food menu will be available throughout the day and with the Marly Markets inside the venue makes for the perfect Sunday to catch up with friends and purchase one off pieces of clothing and accessories. |
Footy Forum for Kids! |
| Venue: | 'L' Shed, Queen Victoria Market |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 30 June, Thursday 2, Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2009' |
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| Time: | 11.00am to 12noon |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | 03 9320 5822 |
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| This winter, come to Queen Victoria Market and meet your favourite Footy Stars! AFL players will be here talking footy, having a kick and signing autographs! Top players of this season will be in 'L' Shed during the winter school holidays from 11am to 12noon. Bring the whole family and support your team! |
FAVES |
| Venue: | ABC iView |
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| Booking: | abc.net.au/iView |
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ABC iView launches a new online channel today, dedicated to great Australian dramas for school-aged kids.
FAVES will showcase a mix of much-loved drama, comedy and sci-fi series including Noah & Saskia, Worst Best Friends, Crash Zone, Spellbinder and The Girl From Tomorrow. It is the second ABC iView kids channel, alongside Kazam!, which features action, adventure and animation series. |
Around the World to India - Immigration Museum |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne (cnr William St) |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July' |
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| Time: | 10am to 5pm daily |
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| Fee: | Adult $8, Children FREE |
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| BringthefamilyalongtotheImmigrationMuseumandparticipateinanexcitingrangeofIndiathemedactivitiestocelebratethespecialexhibitionAncientHampiTheHinduKingdomBroughttoLife.LearnaboutHindugodsandseestunninganimationsofHanumanShivaGaneshaandtheirfriends.Experiencetheimmersive3DsightsandsoundsoftheimposingHampiarchaeologicalsiteinsouthernIndia.ThenconstructanddecorateyourownHanumanorGaneshagodpuppetanddressupasaHampilocaloravisitingarchaeologist.DontforgettobringyourcameratotakeadressupphotoinbrfrontofanamazingimagefromHampibr |
Melbourne 360 - the Melbourne Observation Deck at Rialto |
| Venue: | 525 Collins Street |
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| Date: | 'Open daily' |
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| Fee: | Adult $14.50, Child $8.00, Family $39.50 (2 adults and up to 4 children aged 5-15 years old), Single Parent Family $27.50 (1 adult and 2 children (aged 5-15 years old) , Conc $9.90, |
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| Booking: | 9629 8222 |
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Melbourne 360 - the Melbourne Observation Deck at Rialto is conveniently located in the very heart of the city, and is Melbourne's premier observation deck. It offers locals and visitors alike an unparalleled viewing experience, affordable admission prices, and dining facilities that no other attraction can offer.
Plan for Melbourne 360 to be the start of your visit, and you'll have a unique, centre-of-the-city perspective on Melbourne and Victoria. Stunning, 360 views to see the entirety of Melbourne - especially the unimpeded views of Docklands and Telstra Dome, as well as the spectacular rooftop of the Southern Cross Station. Melbourne 360 at Rialto happily welcomes back visitors on the same day/night as their original ticket, free. RialtoVision film spectacular, highlighting the beauty of Melbourne and surrounds.
Plus: On-deck Cafe, outdoor viewing platforms...convenient parking...free use of binoculars, Melbourne's best souvenir and gift shop, Multi-lingual staff, information and help desk, and much more.
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Eureka Skydeck 88 |
| Venue: | Eureka Skydeck 88, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank |
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| Date: | 'Open daily' |
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| Fee: | Adult $16.50. Child $ 9, Concession $11, Family Pack 1 (2 adults & 2 children) $39, Family Pack 2 (1 adult & 2children) $29 EDGE Experience (Optional) |
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| Booking: | 03 9693 8888 |
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Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere at Melbourne's iconic Eureka Tower, currently the world.s tallest residential building.
Skydeck 88 is Australia's newest 'must see' attraction. Two dedicated lifts propel visitors to Level 88 in under 40 seconds - and only Skydeck 88 can give you the world's only 'Edge Experience' - a switchable glass cube which slides out from the building - with you inside!
Apart from the unforgettable panorama, Skydeck 88 entertains the entire family with a host of activities & fascinating facts.
Touch & discover 'Serendipity' - the 6 metre long, interactive 'Table of Knowledge', follow the scrolling LED floor & wall displays match the sounds to the Melbourne landmark or simply step on to the 'Terrace' & be exposed to the outside elements.
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Cheap days at the Cricket |
| Fee: | FREE-$20 |
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| Booking: | Tickets for the 2009-10 International Season are available from Ticketek in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, and from Ticketmaster in Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia. |
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Looking for a great way to keep the kids entertained this summer? Get ready to bring the kids for free! Cricket Australia welcome families to enjoy a budget busting day out.
FREE ENTRY: Chance for kids (aged 15 or under) to gain free ground entry on Day 3 of any 3 mobile Test match, upon purchase of a valid full-priced adult ticket, as part of Cricket Australia's Family Day promotion.
-HALF-PRICE TICKETS: Ticket prices to the All8Star Twenty20 match start at $20 for adults and $10 for children
CHEAP TICKETS: Adult ticket prices starting from $19.00 (Adelaide 3 mobile Test Day 4 General Admission) and Children's ticket prices starting from $5 (Melbourne General Admission/General Reserve).
Tickets on sale: 9am (local time) on 20 August 2009. |
What's on at Oceanworld this Summer? |
| Venue: | Oceanworld: West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095 |
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| Date: | 'Tuesdays & Thursdays, throughout the school holidays' |
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| Time: | 10:30am, 1:00pm and 3:30pm |
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| Fee: | Introductory price, $70 per child, includes entry to Oceanworld Manly. |
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| Booking: | Oceanworld.com.au |
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Be one of the first to experience Oceanworld's new Aquarium Snorkel, offering children aged between 8-13 the opportunity to don a wetsuit and dive into Oceanworld for an unforgettable adventure!
-Experience duration 1.5hrs incl. 30mins in-water time.
-Maximum 4 children per group.
-Each group will be supervised by a qualified Dive Instructor.
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James Cameron's Avatar |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens |
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| Date: | '17 December, 2009' |
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| Time: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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| Booking: | $22.50 adults, $18.50 concession, $16.50 child, $68.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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From the director of the Oscar winning blockbuster Titanic, James Cameron's latest groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece, Avatar, is set to hit Australia's largest 3D screen at IMAX Melbourne Museum on December 17, 2009.
James Cameron first conceived Avatar fourteen years ago when the technical means to fully realise his vision did not yet exist. Now, after four years of actual production work, Avatar delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience in which the revolutionary technology created to make the film merges with the emotion and the sweep of the story itself. |
Santa Vs Snowman 3D |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum |
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| Date: | 'Showing until 25 December' |
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| Time: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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| Fee: | $17.50 Adult, $14 Concession, $12.50 Child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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Santa Vs Snowman 3D
Don't miss out of the wacky Christmas battle between Santa and the Snowman in Santa vs. The Snowman 3D. This cheeky yet feel good IMAX movie tells the story of a lonely Snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa's Village, only to ultimately wage war on Santa because he's jealous of all the attention Santa gets during Christmas time.
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Dinosaurs Alive 3D |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum |
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| Date: | '1 January, 2010' |
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| Time: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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| Fee: | $17.50 Adult, $14 Concession, $12.50 Child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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Dinosaurs come to life on the world's third largest screen in Dinosaurs Alive 3D, the breathtaking new IMAX 3D adventure. Narrated by Michael Douglas, Dinosaurs Alive 3D will enthral audiences with its unique look at the entire age of dinosaurs. Featuring spectacular animation and a live-action story, this film joins renowned palaeontologists from the American Museum of Natural History and their graduate students in Mongolia and New Mexico as they uncover new fossils.
Dinosaurs Alive 3D brings dinosaurs, their behaviour and their ancient environments to life on the IMAX screen as theyve never been seen before - juxtaposing stunningly realistic and scientifically accurate computer generated imagery (CGI) with intriguing 1920s documentary footage and dramatic new scenes of real fossils and 'dinosaur hunting' expeditions.
Using state-of-the-art techniques, the filmmakers have created an array of amazingly life-like creatures based on the latest fossil evidence.
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Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D |
| Venue: | IMAX Melbourne Museum |
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| Date: | '20 February, 2010' |
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| Time: | Imaxmelbourne.com.au or 03 9663 5454 |
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| Fee: | $17.50 Adult, $14 Concession, $12.50 Child, $50.00 family (2 adults & 2 children) |
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Featuring nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer, Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience in the first ever film to use extreme surfing to focus on the science of waves.
The film was primarily shot in the big wave environment known to watermen around the world as Teahupoo in Tahiti .The two surfers combine to blend various aspects of wave development and the island cultures they affect. Directed by award-winning director Stephen Low and his team of in-water and airborne cameramen, Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D captures the power, majesty, and danger exhibited by ocean waves reaching their crescendo.
Newly developed camera equipment was used to bring the theatre-goer into the heart of these giant waves, capturing for the first time the energy and sounds familiar only to a handful of surfing's best.
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Trees of Tribute workshop in Eumundi |
| Date: | 'Friday 9 April' |
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| Time: | 10am-12pm |
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| Fee: | free |
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As part of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council's TreeLine initiative, Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre will host a free two hour workshop for children called 'Trees of Tribute' on Friday 9 April from 10am until 12 noon.
Manager of Discover Eumundi Wendy Birrell says the TreeLine Trees of Tribute workshop is open to children aged seven years and upwards. |
Live in the Studio: Dead Set: Zombie TV with Dr Saige Walton |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thu 25 Feb' |
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What does the end of the world look like on the small screen? The creepy brainwashed sexbots of Joss Whedon's Dollhouse or the zombie-like characters on shows like Dead Like Me and Pushing Daisies?
After a sold-out session, the Vampires Buffed and Fanged panel are back. Join Dr Saige Walton (University of Melbourne, ACMI), Associate Professor Angela Ndalianis (University of Melbourne), Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (La Trobe University) and Martyn Pedler (University of Melbourne) for a discussion of all kinds of end-of-the-world scenarios played out on the box. |
Sunset Drive-In |
| Venue: | Jefferson Ford's Sunset Drive-In |
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| Date: | 'every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night' |
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| Time: | doors open at 7.00pm. Main feature begins at: 8.30pm |
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| Fee: | Open-Air: $20 adults; $16 concession; $13 children under 15 years. Drive-in: $16 adults; $13 concession; $13 children; $50 families (2 adults & 2 children). |
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| Booking: | Moshtix.com.au- booking fees apply, also available on the door (cash sales only) |
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Seating for open-air viewing is limited, and the deck chairs are available on a first in, best-dressed basis. Guests may bring their own blankets, deck chairs or bean bags.
Thur, Jan 21- Mad Max
Fri, Jan 22- Zoolander
Sat, Jan 23- Stand By Me
Sun, Jan 24- Big Wednesday
Thur, Jan 28- Mad Max 2
Fri, Jan 29- Death at a Funeral
Sat, Jan 30- Slumdog Millionaire
Sun, Jan 31- Juno
Thur, Feb 4- Priscilla: Queen of the Desert
Fri, Feb 5- Austin Powers:International Man of Mystery
Sat, Feb 6- The Hangover
Sun, Feb 7- Reservoir Dogs
Baz Luhrmann Week
Thur, Feb 11- Moulin Rouge
Fri, Feb 12- Strictly Ballroom
Sat, Feb 13- Australia
Sun, Feb 14- Romeo and Juliet
Thur, Feb 18- Chopper
Fri, Feb 19- The Big Lebowski
Sat Feb 20- Hairspray
Sun, Feb 21- Cicky Christina Barcelona
Thur, Feb 25- Two Hands
Fri, Feb 26- Get Shorty
Sat, Feb 27- Mamma Mia
Sun, Feb 28- Pulp Fiction
Thu, Mar 4- Puberty Blues
Fri, Mar 5- Be Cool
Sat, Mar 6- Point Break
Sun, Mar 7- Boogie Nights
Thur, Mar 11-Wolf Creek
Fri, Mar 12- Studio 54
Sat, Mar 13- Batman Begins
Sun, Mar 14- Fight Club |
Britten A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Date: | '18th Febuary- 24th March' |
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| Fee: | $65-$297 |
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Deep in the forest the fairies are stirring. As Benjamin Britten's enchanting music slips seductively out of the orchestra pit, discover a place where Indian gods, British colonials and rustic clowns collide, collude and sometimes fall in love.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is back. This was the production that showed the world the boundless imaginations of director Baz Luhrmann and designer Catherine Martin. Inspired by the words of Shakespeare and Britten's magical score, they cast a spell to create one of Opera Australia's most celebrated productions, ever. Australian conductor Alexander Briger is on the bandstand, while Tobias Cole and Rachelle Durkin play the King and Queen of the Fairies.
Meanwhile Tyler Coppin and Conal Coad reprise their unforgettable performances of Puck and Bottom. |
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: | For further details ph 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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The Baby Show |
| Venue: | Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park |
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| Date: | '17 - 19 Sept' |
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| Booking: | 02 9331 7507 or thebabyshow@singlemarketevents.com.au |
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The Baby Show opened its doors for the first time to 16,300 mums, dads and parents to be eager to shop, get advice and find the latest products in the market.
Thousands of dollars was spent on clothes, nappies, toys, accessories and feeding equipment. Parents to be chose their strollers and nursery furniture and got advice on how to prepare themselves for the arrival of their baby. |
Bed of Roses 3 World Premiere |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 4 December' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Louisa Atherton (Kerry Armstrong) is rediscovering love a second time round, Holly (Hanna Mangan-Lawrence) is experiencing the roller coaster ride of her first love and Minna (Julia Blake) is grieving a lost love. Three generations of women together negotiating love, loss and the unpredictability of life. A co-production between ABC TV, Hugh Marks and Ruby Entertainment with the assistance of Film Victoria. (12 x 1hr) |
Sydney Royal Easter Show |
| Date: | '14 - 27 April 2011' |
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| The 2011 Sydney Royal Easter Show is jam packed with family entertainment bringing the best of the country to the city. Celebrate Australia's finest agriculture, woodchoppers, artists and animals and take in the wildest rides, outrageous acts and latest showbags. |
Discover the Night Sky: Evening Planetarium Program |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 4 March-Thursday 25 March' |
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| Time: | Commence 7pm. |
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| Fee: | $25 per person, MV members $20, Season pass $85. |
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| Booking: | Call 03 9392 4819 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm |
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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.
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Tomorrow's Technology |
| Venue: | Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1) |
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| Date: | 'Sessions run daily from April 24' |
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| Time: | Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $13, Concession $4 and Children (3-16 year) $3.50 (includes admission to Scienceworks) |
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| Be magnetised and electrified by this brand new 30 minute Lightning Room show, starring live lightning bolts! Discover how technology has developed over time and in what ways it may continue to develop further. Imagine a world without electricity as we consider what may happen without the resources we now rely on, and see how future technological advancements could lead to us travelling in flying trains and having cheaper spaceship launches. |
The Kazoos |
| Date: | 'Jan 18th - 29th' |
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| Time: | Daily 11am & 1pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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If you are looking for something to do these school holidays why not take advantage of The Kazoos free shopping centre shows! It is a good opportunity to get out and see quality live entertainment without spending a cent! Come along for some Kazooey fun with loads of music, dancing and silliness for 1 - 8yr olds!
Jan 18th - 22nd
Centro Sunshine Marketplace: Address: 80 Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020
03 9312 0566
Jan 26th - 29th
Centro Brandon Park: Cnr Ferntree Gully & Springvale Rds Wheelers Hill
03 9560 2065 |
Caribbean Callaloo: Mixing it up in Victoria |
| Venue: | Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Until 6 March 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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Like the traditional Caribbean Callaloo soup, a unique mix of spices, vegetables, meat and herbs, the Caribbean community is a wonderfully diverse mix of races and cultures.
Caribbean Callaloo: Mixing it up in Victoria explores the cultures and experiences within Victoria's small but vibrant Caribbean community. Visitors can discover the cultural significance of a range of Caribbean themes, including food, cricket, music and carnival. |
Anastasia Rodionova meets tennis fan George Calombaris |
| Venue: | Margret Court Arena, Melbourne Park |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 15th December' |
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| Time: | 10:30am |
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MasterChef Australia judge - George Calombaris vs Australia's #3 ranked female tennis player - Anastasia Rodionova
With a surprise celebrity chair umpire! |
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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