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If you are flying into Melbourne, make sure you go to visitvictoria.com to find out everything you need to know about the city and its attractions, Victoria's must-see destinations, accommodation options and travel ideas for every budget.
For business visitors stay up to date with meetings and events at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre or plan your next conference with the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau.
Here are some of the many cultural and sporting events coming up in the city and around Victoria:
11 May 2009 until 11 May 2010
Comedy@Spleen
Every Monday, Comedy@Spleen is the city's FREE weekly comedy hotspot, with a packed room every week! It's every Monday night starting at 8.30pm.
With drop-in guests like Glenn Robbins, Jeff Stilson, Elliot Goblet, Lehmo, Mike Wilmot, Lawrence Mooney, Yon from Tripod, Fiona O'Loghlin, Dave Callan and Charlie Pickering, you'll never know which special guest you're going to get! And this is as well as all the hottest young acts in Melbourne that'll be household names tomorrow! And it's FREE!
Come down to the hottest new comedy room in town!
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04 July 2009 until 31 March 2010
JERSEY BOYS - The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Broadway's multi award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS - The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is currently rocking the Princess Theatre, Melbourne. JERSEY BOYS is the story of how four boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time.
The Four Seasons burst onto the international music scene in the 1960s to become one of the biggest names in music history. Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they were thirty! JERSEY BOYS features 20 Four Seasons hit songs including "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Rag Doll", "Oh What a Night" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You".
JERSEY BOYS has a staggering tally of over 17 major international awards including the 2009 Best New Musical at the recent Laurence Olivier Awards in London, four 2006 Tony Awards(R) including Best Musical. Jersey Boys has also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album and in its award winning week topped the Billboard Album charts.
Don't miss your chance to see the show that "moves like a joyride in a stolen Cadillac!" - Jersey Boys!
The critics rave about JERSEY BOYS, "Too good to be true!" said the New York Post, "Oh what a night" boasts The London Times, and The Chicago Tribune called it "The most exciting musical in years".
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15 August 2009 until 31 December 2010
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Stories that transport you, ideas that transform you. Immerse yourself in the world of film, television and digital culture at ACMI in our stunning new free exhibition: Screen Worlds.
As the home of Melbourne's best and most popular film festivals, great Australian and international cinema and specialist programs for seniors, kids and lovers of cult classics, ACMI presents an unparalleled annual calendar. Venture into the world's largest screen gallery to discover inspirational exhibitions all year round, watch quality films in our state-of-the-art cinemas or take part in a lively discussion with TV and film personalities at one of our many screen culture events.
Visit the ACMI Store, the ultimate shop for film buffs and relax in our cafe/bar ACMI Lounge overlooking Federation Square.
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25 September 2009 until 26 September 2010
Guildford Lane Gallery
About Guildford Lane Gallery
Guildford Lane Gallery is a new contemporary art gallery housed within a century-old furniture factory in the CBD of Melbourne, Australia. The Gallery is a for-hire exhibition and performance space.Our Mission is to develop an encouraging, experimental and dynamic environment for a community that values interaction, education and diversity. Its aim is to continuously evolve and generate collaboration between the international community of visual, literary and performing arts and the public.History of the Site
Guildford Lane Gallery embraces the history and character of its building and surrounds. Various clues to its previous existence as the Branchflowers Timber Furniture Factory are evident throughout the gallery along with a growing collection of items with direct links to the history of Guildford Lane. This includes a century-old sprinkler system that is still in operation today, Ted's Peanut labels, the Branchflowers sign by the Guildford Lane entrance as well as the metal working lathe and timber thicknesser on the ground floor. A non-operational turn-on-the-century hydraulic lift, solid timber columns, tongue-and-groove floors and exposed timber joists remain in their raw state for visitors to enjoy.Today the Gallery comprises 720m2 over 3 floors, dedicated to the Arts. Large timber barn doors admit access to the Ground Floor, a magnificent and versatile gallery space. On the first floor are more intimate exhibition and performance spaces, a screening area and the Open Studio. The second floor above retains the open plan of the warehouse and is host to a variety of projects including small theatre productions, lectures, workshops and forums.
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01 October 2009 until 01 September 2010
The Arts Centre Sunday Market
At the Arts Centre Sunday Market there is an endless array of one-of-a-kind gift ideas. With over 150 stalls under cover, you can shop until you drop no matter what the season.
Many of the artisans are present so you can chat directly with the maker about their product, inspiration and techniques. Gift ideas include handmade ceramics, textiles, Australian timber woodwork, jewellery and stunning photography. Discover myriad treasures ranging from antique kaliedoscopes to organic teas, silks, sculptures, baubles, gems and pearls, scarves with flair and much, much more to capture the imagination.
Established as Victoria's finest art and craft market and located over two levels just a short stroll from Flinders Street Station - just over Prince's Bridge, beside the Yarra - the Arts Centre Sunday market is a shopper's delight.
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01 October 2009 until 18 April 2010
Together Alone: Australian and New Zealand Fashion
As close neighbours, Australia and New Zealand share common fashion ground. Opening in October, the National Gallery of Victoria will showcase eight independent fashion labels from the two countries in Together Alone: Australian and New Zealand Fashion.
Featuring over 40 works from the NGV Collection and a number of key loans, this exhibition will bring together a selection of designs spanning the last decade.
Together Alone will feature Australian labels Akira, MaterialByProduct, Romance Was Born and Toni Maticevski, which will be on display alongside New Zealand labels Doris de Pont, Nom*D, World and Zambesi.
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22 October 2009 until 31 December 2010
Victorian Opera
Victorian Opera's 2010 season is an extraordinary mix of compelling and enticing productions with four full operatic works, two concerts and two new Australian commissions. Each opera in the season deals with an aspect of woman- the woman betrayed, adored, scorned, the woman as schemer, as conqueror, the woman disconsolate and the woman as winner. For the 2010 season Victorian Opera introduces ballet star Steven Heathcote as the director of Handel's Julius Caesar, once again joins forces with Malthouse Theatre in a co-production of The Threepenny Opera, and continues to bring new and surprising work to Victorian audiences, including two brand new Australian commissions, The Parrot Factory and The Cockatoos.
2010 Season includes:
- Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust
- Walton/Ibert: The Bear/Angelique
- Weill & Brecht: The Threepenny Opera
- Britten: The Turn of the Screw
- Handel: Julius Caesar
- Greenbaum & Baglin: The Parrot Factory
- De Jong & Carradine: The Cockatoos
Subscription packages now on sale, starting at just AUD72. Visit our website for further information and to subscribe. Single tickets sales from 1 December 2009.
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14 November 2009 until 08 May 2010
Markets in the Garden
The Gardens Markets are on again at the Royal Botanic Gardens!
Set amongst the magnificent backdrop of beautiful gardens and historic buildings, the Gardens Market is on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Markets offer a unique experience for both stallholders and shoppers with live music, culinary delights and exclusive products, which have been especially crafted, produced or inspired by plants and/or gardens.
Products include horticultural displays, water features, jewellery, garden ornaments, handbags, fashion, plants, artwork, sculpture, photography and healthy produce to name a few.
Unlike large craft markets we have a limit of 100 stallholders to maintain the intimate, boutique feel which will complement the existing ambience of the Gardens.
New stallholder enquiries are welcome. For more information please phone 9899 5979 or visit our website.
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01 January 2010 until 02 May 2010
A building with a soul
Phillip Hudson wrote of his design for the Shrine that it would be ... a building with a soul ... A temporary exhibition has been developed to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine in 1934.
The evolution of the Shrine, and its place within Victoria as a site for public and personal reflection, is traced using memorabilia, photographs, sculptures, original designs and watercolours.
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29 January 2010 until 16 May 2010
Threads of connection
Embroidery and textiles from the First World War to the present Western Visitor Centre.
Threads of connection has been developed by the Victorian Embroiderers Guild and the Shrine to celebrate the Guild's 50th Anniversary. Personal collections and stories from the First World War (1914-18) to the present show how embroidery and crafts were practised at home and on the front line, contributing to the war effort with originality and creativity.
Creators include refugees, prisoners of war, service men and women, the embroidery industries in Northern Europe, Middle East and Asia, those on the home front and repatriated soldiers.
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31 January 2010 until 28 November 2010
Car Club Showcase at Fed Square
See your favourite cars up close and meet the proud owners at the Fed Square Car Club Showcase. On the last Sunday of every month car aficionados transform the Flinders St frontage of Federation Square into the most glamorous carpark in town. Classic cars one month, vintage the next and modern sports cars another. All lovingly restored and cared for.
The Showcase is proudly supported by Shannons.
WHEN: Last Sunday of every month
TIME: 11am to 2:30pm
WHERE: Flinders St, Federation Square
2010 CAR SHOWCASE PROGRAM
January (31st) Sunbeam Car Club
February (28th) Karmann Ghia Owners Club
March (28th) Confederation of Australian Motorsport Ltd
April (25th) Veteran Car Club of Australia
May (30th) Jaguar Car Club Victoria
June (27th) Vintage Drivers Club
July (25th) Morris Car Club
August (29th) Maxda MX5 Club
September (26th) Mercedes Benz Club of Victoria
October (31st) Porsche
November (28th) Victorian Mini Club Inc
December series is not running this month
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02 February 2010 until 28 December 2010
Tai Chi at Fed Square
Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation. Join expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia for a free class in The Square every Tuesday morning. Exercise your mind, body and soul in this inspiring location.
Where: Main Square (The Atrium when it rains)
When: Every Tuesday, 7.30am - 8.30am
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03 February 2010 until 05 August 2010
Victorian Wine Regions Showcase Series at Fed Square
Fed Square Wine Showcase
Whether you're a wine buff or enjoy discovering new wines you can taste some of Victoria's finest drops at Federation Square. Every month our Wine Showcase features a different Victorian wine region. Rub shoulders with the winemakers, enjoy the latest offerings from their cellar door and help judge the People's Choice Award for the best wines.
Where - The Atrium at Federation Square
When - 1st Wednesday & Thursday every month
Time - Wednesday & Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost - AUD25 including a regionally-matched, signature tasting from participating restaurants (+AUD2 glass deposit)
2010 PROGRAM
January: No Showcase held in January
February (3rd & 4th): Mornington Peninsula
March (3rd & 4th): Goulburn, Upper Goulburn, Strathbogie Ranges and Nagambie Lakes
April (7th & 8th): Geelong
May (5th & 6th): Yarra Valley
June (2nd & 3rd): Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges
July (7th & 8th): North East Victoria
August (4th & 5th): Fed Square Wine Awards Showcase
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06 February 2010 until 31 May 2010
Queen Victoria Market Cooking School
Celebrate the beautiful, fresh, seasonal produce of Queen Victoria Market. At the Electrolux Cooking School, chefs, cookery authors and culinary professionals from Victoria and interstate conduct cooking classes in a range of cuisines, styles and techniques.
Our seasonal program includes demonstrations of seafood, cakes, desserts, and special occasion cooking. Italian, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Spanish, and Moroccan are just some of the cuisines featured in each program. The perfect gift idea for any avid foodie! Our children's cooking classes and school holiday classes are firm favourites.
Classes last around 2.5 hours and take on a demonstration format. The maximum class size is 16 persons, which provides for intimate interaction with the presenting chef.
Class prices include:
- generous food samples as the chef cooks
- a recipe kit
- complimentary glass of wine
- hints on where to locate particular ingredients at Queen Victoria Market
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07 February 2010 until 05 December 2010
Fed Square Laughter Club
Join in a 30-minute laughter session at Federation Square at 11:00am on the 1st Sunday of each month.
Laughter Clubs come together for a session and people laugh for no reason without having to resort to jokes or humour. The sessions last about half an hour and are mostly held outdoors. They are run along the lines established by Dr Madan Kataria, who founded the global laughter movement 12 years ago with one club, and there are now over 5,000 clubs worldwide.
Everyone is welcome to experience first-hand the fun of a laughter session, and gain the benefits of laughter, which improves the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health of individuals, workplaces, and society.
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13 February 2010 until 30 May 2010
MAMMA MIA!
Over 40 million people all around the world have had the time of their lives and fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!
Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives!
This smash hit musical returns to Melbourne for a limited 15-week season.
Book now by visiting our website and get ready for the hottest party in town!
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14 February 2010 until 15 November 2010
Fracture Gallery at Fed Square
Accessible all year round, this unique exhibition space consists of twin parallel glass walls extending the full length of the Atrium, complimented by fractured glass shards and a web of cross bars. Curated by RMIT Gallery, the Fracture Gallery showcases the work of new and established local and international artists from around the globe.
Fracture Gallery 2010 Program
Details coming soon...
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21 February 2010 until 19 December 2010
Monthly Wreath Laying Service
Monthly Remembrance Services are held in honour of all units no longer able to make the pilgrimage to the Shrine. The service is held in the Sanctuary of the Shrine.
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24 February 2010 until 31 March 2010
Hangman Nights at the Gaol
Michael Gateley was Melbourne's most prolific and brutal hangman. Join him and experience Australia's most haunted building by candlelight if you dare!
The performance is a creative blend of cutting edge theatre and historical facts, bringing the forbidden secrets of the Gaol to life by Candlelight.
Not recommended for Children 12 years or under.
Generally held 4 times a week.
Bookings are essential - please contact Ticketek for all ticket related enquires.
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06 March 2010 until 08 January 2011
Fed Square Book Market
Love books? Join Melbourne's bibliophiles at the city's largest weekly book market in The Atrium at Fed Square. Held each Saturday from 11am to 5pm the Market continues Melbourne's fine literary tradition, featuring books from a variety of leading new and second hand booksellers covering a diverse range of genres.
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12 March 2010 until 23 March 2010
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2010
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world. From 12 23 March, 2010, Melbourne and Victoria will burst with hundreds of flavoursome food and wine events.
Lovers of all things food and wine can choose a long lunch, extravagant dinner, wine tasting or casual bite, among many more tempting events on the menu. Novice and discerning bon viveur alike, learn the secrets of top chefs and winemakers from around the world at MasterClass.
Each year the Festival attracts experts from the globe over, including celebrity chefs and famed winemakers, growers, purveyors, authors, commentators and critics who present alongside Australia's best.
With so many spectacular Melbourne Food and Wine Festival events on offer in 2010, it s easy to see why Victoria is the epicurean epicenter of Australia!
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16 March 2010 until 10 April 2010
Flinders Lane Gallery
The gallery has a number of different exhibitions coming up this year including:
* View From Here V February 23 - March 13
* Fresh March 16 - April 10
* Lilly Chorny May 4 - 22
Flinders Lane Gallery is one of Australia's leading commercial galleries. Located in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct, the gallery exhibits a select group of Contemporary and Aboriginal artists focusing on quality, diversity, and vitality. The gallery has exhibited Indigenous art since its inception in 1989. Director Claire Harris is committed to promoting the work of Australian Contemporary and Indigenous artists, and exhibits a range of museum quality artworks. Aboriginal works from the famous Papunya and Utopia regions are of particular specialty. Such master painters as Emily Kame Kngwarreye and the late Minnie Pwerle exhibited at Flinders Lane Gallery and are represented in national and international private and public collections.
With a lineage of 40,000 years, contemporary Aboriginal artists have generated a renaissance of visual art by translating traditional symbolism into strikingly modern images. The art of Aboriginal Australia is now regarded as a unique worldwide contemporary art movement. Flinders Lane Gallery is a member of Art Trade, a national organization committed to ethical conduct within the field of Indigenous art and is proud to have longstanding relationships with the communities represented. Exhibiting this work within the context of the contemporary international art market and with respect for its complex spiritual and cultural traditions, Flinders Lane Gallery represents some of the most renowned names from this extraordinary art movement.
Please visit our website for more information.
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17 March 2010 until 18 March 2010
Victorian Microbreweries Showcase
Meet the brewers. Enjoy their beer.
The idea is simple but there's nothing 'simple' about the boutique beers featured in our regular Victorian Microbreweries Showcase. With your 'tasting ticket' you can enjoy 20 uniquely crafted beers from Melbourne and regional Victoria. What better way to celebrate the pioneering spirit of our thriving boutique brewing industry?
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17 March 2010 until 03 April 2010
Burnt Memory
Following a highly successful show in London last year, one of our best photographers, Lisa Tomasetti, will present in Australia her large-scale portraits in an exhibition entitled Burnt Memory at Gallery 101, Melbourne opening March 17.
Shot in collaboration with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (Atonement, The Hours, Nowhere Boy), Tomasetti's latest work is influenced by the Renaissance artists Caravaggio and Vermeer: dramatically lit with rich colours and a painterly quality.
The subjects are all women or children and represent the continuation of Tomasetti's interest in exploring themes of childhood and how life experiences are 'written' on our skin. "This work is concerned with memory and innocence and how we can often recreate rather than recall our childhood," says Tomasetti.
Tomasetti also references the Old Master paintings in her compositions, whilst replacing the traditional 'white middle-class sitter' of previous centuries with women and children from different cultures. She comments, "I wanted from my sitters a very still and haunting quality that would evoke issues of displacement and memory.
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17 March 2010 until 28 March 2010
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
It s a queer, queer, queer, queer world and Melbourne will be its epicentre from March 17 to 28 when the 20th Melbourne Queer Film Festival takes over the town. Over 12 days an estimated 25,000 film lovers will watch over 140 gender bending films from around the world.
The Festival will present a strong program of over 40 features, over 30 documentaries and 70+ short films selected by Festival Director Lisa Daniel and her trusty Selection Panel, who over the last 12 years have built the festival into one of the top five Gay and Lesbian film festivals in the world.
As well as showcasing the best in Queer cinema, MQFF also supports emerging Australian filmmakers with a jury award for the City of Melbourne Best Australian Short Queer Film. Presented annually with a $2,000 cash prize, an Audience Choice award for Best Feature with a $5000 cash prize, an Audience Choice award for Foreign Language Film with a $5000 cash prize, an Audience Choice award for Best Australian Short Film with a $1,000 cash prize and a Selectors Choice Jury Award for Best Australian Short Queer Film with a $500 cash prize.
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21 March 2010 until 21 March 2010
Thai Culture and Food Festival
Come and join the Thai Community as they celebrate and showcase their rich and historical culture:
The Festival will begin with a traditional blessing by seven monks, and an opening ceremony. Federation Square will be transformed into a haven of Thai culture with booths showcasing Thai arts and crafts, Thai tourism, Thai kick boxing and offering Thai massage and information about Thailand and its people.
There will be continuous entertainment on stage with performances of Thai dance, Thai kickboxing, a Miss Thailand beauty contest and a fashion parade featuring the best in Thai designs including famous Thai silk and Thai Product stalls will sell Thai produce
There will be over 30 performers direct from Thailand. The riverbank side of Fed Square will be bedecked with food tents featuring 20 of Melbourne's premier Thai restaurants serving Thai delicacies and highlighting regional food and drink specialities as well as the Singha Beer garden and music stage.
The Festival attracted 45,000 people to Federation Square last year,-its a fun-filled family event and it's free!
Please visit our website for further details.
Also see ThaiFest@Marysville on Friday 19 March and Saturday 20 March 2010 - bringing the Thai Culture and Food Fstival to the bushfire ravaged district of Marysville - come and support the rebuilding of Marysville and enjoy wonderful Thai food, Singha Beer, Thai dance, The Melbourne Jazz Ensemble , local products and wines and much much more. Visit our website for more information.
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22 March 2010 until 24 March 2010
Opera in the Market
In 2010 Boston Kennedy Executive Search and Selection presents Opera in the Market. With proceeds supporting St Vincent's Hospital this will be another great performance by Australian Music Events.
The magical transformation of the Queen Victoria Market into an opera house is an experience not to be missed. Australian soprano Tiffany Speight performs with exciting tenor, Rosario La Spina.
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24 March 2010 until 18 April 2010
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
This coming March looks totally foolish with the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolling from the 24th of March until the 18th of April the greatest comedy caper in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Comedy Festival doesn't come cheap on talent, but the tickets are. There's even an extensive free program to suit the most fiscally challenged of punters. Great value laughs are dished out by the most popular of local comics and some very special international guests - from stand-up to theatre, music, film and even visual art.
This year gets off to, not one, but two bangs, starting with The Gala and then followed with more celebrations at The Opening Night Allstars Speccy Comedy Supershow. Then the party just keeps on rolling with three and a half weeks' worth of galactic-sized giggles courtesy of the funniest people in the universe.
There's something to satisfy the tastes of everyone - even the stoniest faced naysayers - incorporating the likes of little tykes over the school holidays right through to the midnight schmoozers who can't get enough of a good thing.
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25 March 2010 until 28 March 2010
2010 FORMULA 1(TM) Australian Grand Prix
The 2010 FORMULA 1(tm) Australian Grand Prix is the country's premier sporting event and offers an action-packed extravaganza of on-track and off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Besides a stellar line-up of elite motor racing, a host of other offerings will keep you entertained throughout the day.
Set in the stunning surrounds of picturesque Albert Park and offering striking views of Melbourne's skyline, the 2010 FORMULA 1(tm) Australian Grand Prix will be a feast for the senses. If you've never witnessed the sensation of the world's fastest men racing before your very eyes at speeds of more than 300 km/h, make 2010 the year to do it.
Nothing compares to the adrenalin-charged action of Formula One. F1 racing is synonymous with glamour, sophistication, cutting-edge technology and meticulous teamwork, all combining to present the perfect day out for you and your friends. And don't forget that the Grand Prix is so much more than the world's fastest cars.
An array of first-class support categories and a carnival of off-track entertainment come together to give you a day you'll never forget.
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26 March 2010 until 17 April 2010
Late Night Impro
Polish up your martini glasses and join Impro Melbourne for the debonair wit of Late Night Impro, now in its 12th consecutive season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
It is sharper than the lapel on Cary Grant's suit, classier than Grace Kelly's shoes, and funnier than Jerry Lewis.
The improvisers are vying to be named Best Director for scenes starring their rivals. As the stakes get higher, alliances are made and betrayed, with more doublecrossing than Hitchcock at his finest. Insouciant charm on the surface, scoundrelly sabotage seething beneath, the players are as cool as a Bond Martini.
It's survival of the funniest. The improvisers want your laughs, your loyalty, and your votes. You decide which player wins. Which director has the comic genius of Billy Wilder, and who is the new Ed Wood?
The improvisers are neither shaken nor stirred as they target your funnybone. By midnight, there will be a new kingpin. Game on.
" set the audience laughing enough to make the rickety Bosco Theatre shudder." RHUM
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27 March 2010 until 27 March 2010
Ghost Seekers Tour
The main purpose of Ghostseekers Australia is to conduct paranormal investigations, with a view to rationalising results using scientific evaluation and an open mind.
Held monthly, the Ghostseekers team conduct paranormal investigations in the Old Melbourne Gaol. This provides a perfect situation to embark on a quest for signs of ghosts and other paranormal phenomena.
All paranormal scientific equipment and midnight supper included.
For more information, please contact the Ghostseekers website.
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27 March 2010 until 11 April 2010
Jungle Book: The Concert Show
From the producer of The Wind in the Willows comes an exciting new interactive adventure. Inspired by the "Jungle Book" stories, Mowgli and Baloo tell the tale of growing up in the jungle through delightful, fun songs in this concert style production.
The two main characters, together with the villain The Jackal, present a new chapter to the story. Mowgli, now in his early 20s, visits the jungle to meet best friend Baloo the Bear. But Mowgli does not know that Baloo has decided to move to the city to become a Bear Star, nor does Baloo know Mowgli would prefer to leave the city for the jungle.
Designed for kids aged 5 to 10 to sing along and interact with the antics on stage, the show is fun for the whole family. Come join in the Rumble in the Jungle!
An original Australian production coming to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival fresh from a successful 14 week tour of regional Australia in 2009.
Starring Benedict Kazlauskas as Baloo, Andrew Bongiorno as Mowgli and Callan Lewis as The Jackal. Written and directed by Glenn Elston with music by Paul Norton and visuals by Tim Bright.
"Great music, great stories, great fun!" Cairns Post
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01 April 2010 until 11 April 2010
La Mirada Film Festival
La Mirada Film Festival, Australia's most dynamic niche film festival, is set to return to the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) from the 1st to the 11th of April 2010, presenting a rich and diverse program of feature films and documentaries that will showcase the best of classic Spanish language cinema and the most significant new works by budding talents of the contemporary Spanish language cinema scene.
From its inception in 2007 La Mirada has been unlike any other film festival thanks to its unique approach to programming that has included 'Almodovar Presents', a classics section curated by legendary Spanish filmmaker and patron of La Mirada, Pedro Almodovar, along with international cinema luminaries acting as guest curators each year.
The 2010 guest curators will be two of cinema's greatest auteurs, Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese and Stephen Daldry (The Reader, Billy Elliot), who will share their favourite Spanish films. These selected films will be surprise screenings for the audience, not revealed until the credits start to roll. Previous guest curators have been author Paul Auster, director Woody Allen and actor Penelope Cruz.
Included in the eclectic 2010 program will be new releases, documentaries, a student film competition, and a vibrant thematic strand, Tango and Cinema - a selection of films about the Argentinean tango which will be complemented by tango performances and classes. The deliciously indulgent Spanish Cuisine and Film section will be complemented by authentic Spanish dishes prepared by one of Melbourne's hottest chefs, and premium Spanish wines. The program will also include an innovative addition, a quirky section consisting of "fake" film trailers made by high-profile directors, such as Isabel Coixet, Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaza (REC), amongst others, promoting never-to-be-made films.
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06 April 2010 until 09 April 2010
Planetshakers Conference
Planetshakers Conference is aimed at impacting and empowering people of all ages to be all they can be and to make a difference in their community.
Previously a youth conference held in four states each January with 25,000 attendees, Planetshakers Conference has emerged and is now a national conference held in Melbourne, Australia. It will incorporate three separate conferences in one, an 18+ Conference, Youth Conference and Children's Conference.
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09 April 2010 until 30 May 2010
Everyman
Melbourne artist Craig Barrett has produced this exhibition of drawings in response to some of the finest poetry written in the First World War (1914-18). He has created Everyman for the Hall of Columns, where the drawings are suspended on the original foundation pillars of the Shrine.
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14 April 2010 until 22 May 2010
Opera Australia - Season 2010
Opera Australia 2010: The Power of the Voice
Celebrate the power of the voice through the sounds, sights and sensations of opera. Seven different productions come to the stage in Melbourne in 2010, ranging from an exciting and confronting interpretation of Tosca, a delightful revival of Mozart's popular The Marriage of Figaro, Baz Luhrman's exotic and colourful vision of A Midsummer Night's Dream, a return of one of Opera Australia's most celebrated productions, Rigoletto, and the thrilling world premiere of new Australian opera Bliss, based on the novel by Peter Carey.
Four of the productions are new, and all seven are brought to the stage brilliantly by Opera Australia's ensemble of singers, dancers, actors, costumiers, wigmakers, designers, painters, technicians, directors and orchestral musicians.
Tosca Puccini
April 14 to May 13
Bliss Holden/Dean
April 20 to May 1
La sonnambula Bellini
April 30 to May 17
Fledermaus J. Strauss
May 11 to May 22
The Marriage of Figaro Mozart
November 17 to December 17
Rigoletto Verdi
November 22 to December 18
A Midsummer Nights Dream Britten
December 4 to December 18
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15 April 2010 until 13 June 2010
FAME - The Musical
Seen by over 10 million people worldwide!
Directed and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance's Kelley Abbey, FAME - The Musical is the story of the kids from New York's High School of the Performing Arts who inspired a generation. A gritty urban drama awash with passion, FAME - The Musical takes the audience to the pinnacle of desire and revives memories of youth love energy and risk.
Meet the class of 2010 in this new multi-million dollar production featuring some of the most dynamic choreography you'll ever see in the theatre.
The Australian premiere of FAME - The Musical opens in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre from 15 April 2010. This is a strictly limited 8 week season so don't miss out.
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22 April 2010 until 22 April 2010
Melbourne Legacy Children's Day
School students of Victoria pay their respects to the ex-service community in the lead up to ANZAC Day. Legacy provides care for widows and children of veterans.
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01 May 2010 until 08 May 2010
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
With more than 55 events over seven days and nights, this year's Festival was a true celebration of the riches of jazz. The unparalleled 2009 Melbourne International Jazz Festival included six world-premieres and ten Australian premieres with a rich program to delight everyone from dedicated jazz enthusiasts to families and first-time concertgoers.
Celebrating the dynamic spirit of jazz, the Festival hosted iconic masters including Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Cecil Taylor and Joshua Redman as well as Katie Noonan, Paul Grabowsky, Kate Ceberano and many more contemporary virtuosos from Australia and beyond. There were free concerts at Federation Square, Jazz for Kids, Masterclasses, Sound Walks at the NGV, Jazz on Film at ACMI, late night jam sessions, and much much more.
Please visit our website for information on the 2010 Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
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07 May 2010 until 01 August 2010
The Western Desert Campaign 1940-42
Incorporating contemporary portraits of veterans by artist Peter Wegner, this exhibition traces the progress of the 6th Division in North Africa, the first Australians to serve abroad in the Second World War (1939-45), and the 9th Australian Division in the Siege of Tobruk and later in the battle for El Alamein, where many lives were lost before the Germans were defeated.
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09 May 2010 until 09 May 2010
Mothers Day Classic
Make Mother's Day a special celebration in 2010 by joining more than 90,000 people nationwide in the Mother's Day Classic to raise money for breast cancer research.
The Mother's Day Classic will be held on Sunday 9 May 2010 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney CBD and Parramatta. Plus regional centres across the nation. Take part in the nation's largest Mother's Day event by signing up to walk or run and raise funds to assist national breast cancer research programs. Tribute cards with personal messages allow participants to dedicate their involvement to loved ones.
To date, the Mother's Day Classic has raised AUD5.7 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation's research programs. In 2009 a record number of Australians rallied in support of the event. Families and friends, corporate teams, school and university groups joined more than 90,000 participants across the country to raise funds and celebrate Mother's Day.
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13 May 2010 until 30 May 2010
2010 Next Wave Festival
Next Wave this year presents its 12th biennial festival, the 2010 Next Wave Festival.
Since 1985 Next Wave has been dedicated to developing and presenting innovative work by Australia's most interesting young artists. From the 13th to the 30th of May this year Next Wave will showcase almost 60 new art projects in and around central Melbourne, at some of this city's premium venues.
The 2010 Next Wave Festival will feature new work across all art form areas including visual arts, performance, dance, new media, literature, hybrid projects and beyond, pushing the boundaries of traditional media and encouraging connections between diverse art forms and disciplines.
Next Wave artists, all under 30 years of age, are encouraged to undertake ambitious new projects, to experiment and engage with new ideas, and develop new skills and networks. Next Wave is also dedicated to exploring different contexts for contemporary arts practice, activating unconventional spaces for exchange between artists and audiences.
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15 May 2010 until 16 May 2010
Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival
Proudly presented by Fo Guang Shan Melbourne (FGS) and Buddha s Light International Victoria (BLIA VIC), Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival is a truly unique annual event which celebrates Melbourne s diverse multicultural society.
Running over two days, the Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival begins in the heart of Melbourne, at Federation Square.
The Festival commemorates the birth of the Buddha, one of the most significant days of the Buddhist calendar, and highlights and promotes cooperation, community understanding and harmony in our inclusive and culturally diverse community.
The Festival incorporates the traditions of Buddhist ceremony including the 'Bathing of the Buddha', daily Dharma ceremonies, the Wishing Bell and traditional incense offerings; a vegetarian culinary tour of Asia along the River Terrace and cooking demonstrations; cultural dance and performances from around the globe; cultural demonstrations in BMW Edge; music; art and craft, community service groups providing information and assistance; and special activities and programs for children at ArtPlay.
A festival for the mind, body and spirit.
The 2009 Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Melbourne, Federation Square and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
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17 May 2010 until 23 May 2010
Law Week
Law Week 2010
Law Week - coordinated by Victoria Law Foundation - aims to promote access to and understanding of the law and justice system.
Law Week involves over 150 organisations, who work with the Foundation to present seminars, exhibitions, lectures, Q&A sessions, court and parliament tours, and many other public events and displays designed to provide legal information at little or no cost.
The week long program includes more than 200 law-based events in Melbourne and across regional Victoria.
In 2010, the theme of Law Week is: Law and Justice in your community.
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21 May 2010 until 22 May 2010
Beer and Brewer Expo
A celebration of all things beer is set for Melbourne when the Beer and Brewer Expo returns bigger and better in May. The annual event will be held at Federation Square this May, with the continued support of major sponsor, Dan Murphy's.
Coinciding with the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) - the second-largest of their kind in the world - the expo will again unite the global brewing community with beer-lovers keen to learn more about the art of beer production and meet the people behind it.
With a strong emphasis on education, the expo will tap into the growing demand for better beer knowledge while introducing many unique brews now available. Presentations from international experts will also be held on topics including home brewing, beer and food matching, tasting master classes and more.
Expo visitors will get to sample unique brews from around the world and the brewers will be manning the stands to tackle the big questions face-to-face. Visitors will be left with a solid understanding of the increasing diversity and complexity of beers, particularly those now being produced in Australia.
A strong focus on RSA will be retained throughout the expo, with 50ml, 100ml and 200ml beer samples offered, along with food and public transport options for the CBD location.
Entry tickets are now on sale and will also be available at the door, but everyone who takes advantage of the 15 per cent Early Bird Discount tickets through Ticketek before May 6 will go into the draw to win a grand prize. Other exciting giveaways will also be up for grabs throughout the expo.
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22 May 2010 until 08 August 2010
Indigenous Australians at War
Indigenous Australians have served Australia in all major conflicts from the Boer War to the present. The armed services would provide the first experience of equal opportunity, although sadly not an enduring one. In this exhibition the Shrine celebrates the courage, tenacity and resourcefulness of Indigenous Australians in the armed forces.
The Indigenous Commemoration Working Group, working in tandem with the Shrine, uncovers some of the individual and family stories of service and sacrifice.
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31 May 2010 until 31 May 2010
Returned Indigenous Service Men & Women
This service honours all Indigenous returned service men and women. It takes place on the Shrine Forecourt.
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04 June 2010 until 04 July 2010
The Light in Winter
In 2010 Federation Square gives us another bright reason to rug up and head for the city. Directed by Robyn Archer, The Light in Winter is a light-based festival that brings together artists, designers and communities to explore their ideas of light, enlightenment and hope.
The festival will include thirteen light installations created by Melbourne's multicultural communities as part of the 'Gift of Light' along with a major international commission.
Come in out of the cold and enjoy the heartening glow of the Light in Winter.
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09 June 2010 until 14 June 2010
Little Big Shots
Get square eyes with films for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, to amaze and delight kids. Kids of all ages flock to Melbourne's International Kids Film Festival, Little Big Shots, to laugh, whoop, think and create.
Little Big Shots showcases the best in filmmaking for children and by children from Melbourne, Australia and around the world. Held over three school days and the Queen's Birthday long weekend, it s perfect for kids aged 2 to 18.
Little Big Shots is an inspiring, meaningful and fun-filled festival of the best in Australian and international children s shorts, animations, documentaries and, amazingly, child-produced films. Little Big Shots features a schools program (Wednesday-Friday) and long weekend screenings.
By offering six days of films by and about people whose creativity they would not normally be exposed to, the festival inspires discussion of world cultures, different languages, cultural diversity, emotional intelligence and human values.
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13 June 2010 until 13 June 2010
N Class Destroyers
This service commemorates those who served with the Royal Australian Navy on the five N Class Destroyers during the Second World War. It takes place in the Sanctuary of the Shrine.
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19 June 2010 until 10 October 2010
European Masters: Stadel Museum, 19th - 20th Century
European Masters: Stadel Museum, 19th - 20th Century brings together a remarkable collection of masterpieces from the Stadel Museum in Frankfurt, one of the finest collections in Europe.
Founded in 1816 by the Frankfurt financier Johann Friedrich Stadel, the Stadel Museum has one of the world's finest art collections. The collection boasts 2800 paintings, 600 sculptures and over 100,000 prints and drawings documenting the development of European art and culture.
The NGV is truly privileged to host this exhibition, as the Stadel have committed only the highlights of its renowned collection of 19th and 20th century European art. Alongside masterpieces by German artists are works by the greatest French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters of the time. Included are iconic Neo-Classical, Realist, Impressionist and Symbolist works, through to breathtaking German Expressionist paintings and sculpture, rarely seen in Australia.
The exhibition will open with a series of large-scale romantic German paintings, including Johan Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein's iconic Goethe in the Roman Campagna from 1787.
A high point is the presence of no fewer than ten works by Max Beckman, the quintessential Expressionist artist. This is an unprecedented opportunity to see a spectacular array of the finest European art spanning the dynamic and transformative years of the 19th and 20th century.
Visitors will also be treated to magnificent examples of 19th century French art from Corot and Courbet's Realist landscapes to well-known beautiful Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, Degas and Cézanne.
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21 June 2010 until 27 June 2010
Melbourne International Animation Festival
Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional local and international animation in the 10th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!
MIAF is one of the largest collections of independent animation gathered at any festival in the world, screening over 350 films in competitive, student, curated & retrospective programs. The festival aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the first time.
This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of animated films - undoubtedly the most imaginative art form there is! Whether poetic, narrative driven, experimental, solely digital, comical, dramatic or inspired by the documentary form, MIAF's passion for showcasing outstanding works will culminate in a not to be missed celebration for filmmakers, lovers of animation and the general public alike.
Admission is restricted to an 18+ audience, except for special sessions designed for kids & teens. Please check our website for full details. Film classification regulations in Australia require all films to either be formally classified OR restricted to an audience of 18 years of age and over. Most festivals do not have the resources to do this and it is for this reason alone that we are not able to admit any person under the age of 18 years to the main MIAF screenings.
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24 June 2010 until 10 October 2010
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2010: Tim Burton
Fresh from its inaugural showing at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, this brand new retrospective exhibition, showcasing the work of one of the film world's most creative minds, travels to ACMI as an Australian exclusive.
Both a retrospective and an intimate window into the mind of a true artist, Tim Burton will be the largest temporary exhibition ever staged in ACMI's Gallery 1. It will feature more than 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, storyboards, moving-image works, puppets, maquettes, costumes and cinematic ephemera, and will spotlight Burton's extensive filmography from his 27-year career, including rare early shorts.
Visitors to the Tim Burton exhibition will also be among the first in the world to see rare props, costumes and models from Burton's latest film, Alice in Wonderland, which will be released in March 2010.
Tim Burton opens at ACMI as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2010 on Thursday 24 June and will run through to Sunday 10 October 2010. Ticketing information and details on special film and public programs will be available online soon.
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14 July 2010 until 25 July 2010
State of Design Festival
The State of Design Festival is Victoria's peak design event, held 14-25 July 2010. The Festival covers many cross-disciplinary design agendas relating to the profession of design and the marketplace that it provides to.
The Festival offers both local and international conversations on design, with a focus on design from across Victoria.
Through partner organisations and brand alliances, the Festival links Victorian design into the global design conversation, offering an understanding of the Victorian design context, the opportunities and the successes.
Under one Festival umbrella the best local designers are honoured through the biennial Premier's Design Awards to be held again in 2010, whilst others are discovered at our trade fair, Design Made Trade. Get involved and unearth metropolitan and regional talents in our satellite program Design for Everyone, or come and listen as some of the world's most esteemed designers and design-focused business leaders share their knowledge and insight at the design and business conference Design Capital.
Come and see why Victoria is Australia's centre for design excellence and Melbourne, its design capital.
The State of Design Festival 2010 will again work towards shaping Australia's design future. Join in and be inspired.
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16 July 2010 until 16 July 2010
MARY POPPINS
MARY POPPINS - THE SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC MUSICAL
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take flight - as you rediscover the power of family, the joy of youth and the indelible memories that come to life at Cherry Tree Lane. Come and step into the magical world of MARY POPPINS.
Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia's own P.L.Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS will open at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne in July 2010.
This spectacular production includes all of the best loved songs from the film including CHIM CHIM CHER-EE, A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR, JOLLY HOLIDAY, STEP IN TIME and SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS.
MARY POPPINS has dazzled millions of people around the globe and now it is your chance to experience the magic. This enchanting production lifts audiences to unparalleled heights and places the show at the top of every theatregoer's "must-see" list.
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23 July 2010 until 08 August 2010
Melbourne International Film Festival
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event with a devoted audience. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for some 17 days each winter, heavily garnished with a range of parties and special events that envelop the CBD. In addition to screening the very best in world cinema, MIFF is Australia's largest showcase of new Australian cinema and most vocal champion of both emerging and established local filmmaking talent.
MIFF has a rich history, celebrating 59 years in 2010 which makes it one of the oldest film festival's in the world (one year younger than Cannes!). From its earliest days, MIFF has provided audiences with a unique window on the world and has acted as the leading intellectual and artistic catalyst in Australia's screen cultural landscape.
The Festival enjoys annual admissions of 185,000, making it one of Melbourne¹s significant public events.
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05 August 2010 until 04 September 2010
Craft Cubed Festival
Presented by Craft Victoria the annual Craft Cubed festival promotes experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design. It will provide a platform for conversation and exchange across all spectrums of the craft and design communities. A key feature of the event is the thematic linking of current craft trends among local, national and international practitioners.
More information coming in 2010.
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06 August 2010 until 07 August 2010
Beautiful Woman
Beautiful Woman exists to impact, inspire and equip women of varying ages, cultures and backgrounds to be all they can be.
Beautiful Woman reaches thousands of women across our state, our nation and now New Zealand with a message of hope and inspiration.
A beautiful women event is a special occasion like no other; a time of inspiration, fun and empowerment. These events aim to motivate, educate and support women individually as a group.
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27 August 2010 until 05 September 2010
Melbourne Writers Festival
The Melbourne Writers Festival brings together 250 writers from overseas, nationally and locally, for a ten day feast of ideas, debate, readings, discussions and interviews.
In its 25th year, the festival presents 250 unique sessions at venues in Federation Square and nearby venues, and provides an opportunity to relax and mingle with writers and other audience members in the Atrium - the festival hub.
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03 September 2010 until 25 September 2010
Australian Football League Finals Series
Don't miss the spectacular crescendo of 22 weeks of fantastic competition in the 2010 AFL Finals Series.
From March to September Australian Rules Football (AFL) teams fight it out to make the top eight and qualify for the final series.
This titanic contest is between two teams with one emerging as the premier side for the year.
Close to 95,000 fans pack the stands of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the grand final while millions watch it worldwide on cable, satellite and free to air television.
The final series offers sheer atmosphere and excitement and is a truly unique Australian experience.
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22 September 2010 until 10 October 2010
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Melbourne Fringe celebrates the fresh, the innovative and the ground-breaking in all aspects of the arts. It is the most exciting explosion of independent creativity that Melbourne sees each year. If you want to take the pulse of one of Australia's most culturally engaged cities, this is the time and place to do it.
In 2009, over 4000 independent artists created over 300 shows that took over theatres, pubs, bars, galleries and public spaces across the city. The work produced is cutting-edge, professional, and always exciting, and ranges from circus to visual arts, cabaret to dance, theatre to comedy. Many of Australia's finest talents, including Lano and Woodley, Barrie Kosky, Santo Cilauro, Rachel Berger, Rachel Griffiths, Tiddas, Julia Zemiro and Sammy J have experimented with new ideas in Melbourne Fringe.
The Festival Hub in North Melbourne presents a slice of all things Fringe within a close cluster of venues. Hub venues present work selected by the Melbourne Fringe team and is the best place to get a taster of Melbourne's thriving independent arts culture. The North Melbourne Town Hall houses the Fringe Club with a bar, free entertainment and irrepressible energy.
In addition to managing the independent program, Melbourne Fringe unearths some of the most extraordinary ideas taking shape in the independent sector and develops them into the free Made by Melbourne Fringe program. In 2009, 25 years of ground-breaking design were celebrated with Fringe Furniture, the interactive artwork Circuit showcased Victoria's community of independent galleries, Reverb(1) was a dance project inspired by memories and experiences of public places, and Take Off Your Skin, a large-scale collaborative dance performance, infected Melbourne with multiplying Japanese clones.
The 2010 Melbourne Fringe Festival will take place from 22 September - 10 October.
Don't miss it! For more information please visit our website.
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08 October 2010 until 23 October 2010
Melbourne International Arts Festival
Since first being staged in 1986 as the third Spoleto Festival (with Spoleto, Italy, and Charleston, USA), Melbourne Festival quickly forged a unique identity and remains the only festival in Australia to be born from international heritage.
Held over 16 days each October, Melbourne Festival is the pre-eminent destination festival in the nation, exclusively debuting and premiering some of the finest national and international artists and companies.
Each Festival brings an unparalleled feast of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia and outdoor events from renowned and upcoming Australian and International companies and artists to Melbourne.
Through excellence, diversity and accessibility, Melbourne Festival presents the best possible artistic experience to as many people as possible. It proudly offers a wide variety of venues and ticket prices, plus many free events.
The Artistic Director for the 2010 and 2011 Festivals is Brett Sheehy.
Photos captured by: Carla Gottens and John Sones.
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15 October 2010 until 17 October 2010
HIA BuildGreen Expo
Victorian householders and businesses are set to be offered the keys to creating a new era of sustainability.
With over 100 exhibitors and growing daily, showcasing products and services which save water, save energy, reduce waste, increase recycling or provide cleaner energy for use in the home or business.
Visitors will be able to save money by comparing and buying hundreds of amazing products to cut water, energy and bills. The best eco technologies on the market will be demonstrated and experts available to answer questions. Practical free seminars on how to positively impact the planet will also run continuously over the three days.
Many households and businesses, want to make changes, but are not sure what steps they can take to contribute. The BuildGreen Expo will provide the forum for visitors to gather information from the experts and make informed decisions on how they can make an impact on their own environments.
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19 November 2010 until 21 November 2010
Australian Corporate Games
National multi-sport event for businesses and organisations. Now in its 18th year attracting 10,000 participants from 300 organisations over three days at venues in and around Melbourne.
Twenty team and individual sports on the programme such as: AFL, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket 8's, Golf, Indoor Karting, Netball, Outrigger Canoeing, Poker, Running, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Touch, and Volleyball.
Corporate Games is an annual multi-sport championship founded to provide every athlete of every ability the opportunity to remain active in sport.
* Australia's largest corporate multi-sport festival
* Created to encourage companies' to support employees' pursuit of health and fitness
* Builds team spirit, employee unity and pride
* An ideal environment to meet and interact with the people in this key market segment
* Open to all businesses, institutions and organisations, large and small
* Wide community appeal with teams including employees, colleagues, clients, family and friends
* Open to all ages and levels of ability, no qualifying standards
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21 November 2010 until 21 November 2010
Polish Festival @ Federation Square
The aim of the Polish Festival is to bring not only Polish dance but also the unique beauty, flavours and melodies of Poland to Melbourne, transforming the most prominent landmark in our CBD into a showcase of a vibrant, 1000-year-old culture in which hospitality and festivity play an integral role. The Festival has something to delight every person and every sense. The square's main stage is a hub of music, colour and animation throughout the day as traditional Polish dances are performed by both adults and children. Down along the Yarra's River Walk, the nose and tastebuds are brought into play as various stalls serve up the classics of Polish cuisine, including mouth-watering kie&*322;basy (sausages), pierogi (dumplings filled with combinations of pork, beef, mushrooms, cabbage and secret herbs that only Polish grandmothers can pronounce), bigos (hunter's stew that tradition says tastes better after three days, but never actually lasts past the day of creation!) and p&*261;czki (doughnuts with a variety of fruit, creme or even rose-petal jam fillings). There's plenty to keep the kids occupied too, including face-painting and mask-making, at the free all-day Kids Stop. And for the parents, a shaded beer garden provides the perfect space to relax and enjoy the flavours of Poland's world-famous vodka and beer. The Festival also has plenty to satisfy the shopping bug, with an abundance of merchandise on offer including books, clothes, fashion accessories, Christmas decorations and travel packages, much of it unique to the Festival. Perhaps most enticing is the range of elegant amber jewellery, crafted in Poland and renowned worldwide for its beautiful honey colour and calming properties. All this comes together to create a memorable day that allows you to experience the lively, Old World centre of Europe just by taking a short trip from home.
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26 December 2010 until 30 December 2010
3 MOBILE Boxing Day Test
The traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the most anticipated cricket match each year in world cricket and this year will be no exception.
As well as the action on the arena there will be plenty of activities in and around the MCG. 'The Outfield' precinct will provided interactive cricket displays for families in Yarra Park, Federation Square again hosts a live site including all the action on the big screen.
For fixtures, match information and ticket prices, please visit our website.
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04 January 2011 until 17 January 2011
Summer By The Sea 2010
Coast Action/Coastcare's annual activity program Summer by the Sea is now underway! Come along and learn about all things marine and coastal in Victoria by joining in one of 250 activities held right along our coast.
Join a canoe safari, learn to snorkel, ramble about a rockpool, beat African drums to the sound of the waves or coast the coast on a bike! Activities run until January 2011 at a coastal location near you - see our website for further details.
The program caters for all interests and ages and most activities are free! Summer by the Sea is proudly brought to you by Coast Action/Coastcare and the Department of Sustainability and Environment, with the generous support of many local coastal organisations, companies and community groups.
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25 April 2011 until 25 April 2011
ANZAC Day at the Shrine
The Dawn Service commences on the Shrine Forecourt at 6am. The ANZAC Day March along St Kilda Road starts at approximately 9am and concludes at the Shrine by 1pm for the Commemorative Service.
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