What's On - Special Events, Previews & Signings

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First Comes Love Bridal Fair
Venue	Oxford Hotel: 368 Oxford Street, Leederville
Date	26th and 27th of May
Time	11am-4pm
Fee	$10
Book	Katya.com.au
First Comes Love (and then comes marriage) is an alternative bridal fair for people planning pledge with parties - chock full of sweetness and sass, inspired and independent retailers.

SugarLove Masterclass
Venue	Royal Automobile Club of Australia
Date	Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July
Fee	$1,295 incl GST, per person (includes Opening Night and 2 full days)
Book	Sugarlovemasterclass.com
SugarLove Pictures are presenting a world-first leading photography workshop that aims to inspire and motivate creative talents in the photographic industry. Showcasing techniques and wisdom from celebrity photographer Bradley Patrick, whose subjects include Academy Award winners Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman and screen icons Elizabeth Taylor and Sir Michael Caine, this once in a lifetime event covers the general art of photography, including practical hands-on tuition and critique as well as access to several industry keynote speakers.

Russian Resurrection Film Festival
Book	Russianresurrection.com
Sydney: 30th August - 12th September: Cinemas: Chauvel, Event Cinemas Burwood Melbourne: 5th - 17th September Cinema: Palace Como Brisbane: 7th - 16th September Cinema: Palace Centro Perth: 19th - 26th September Cinema: Cinema Paradiso Canberra: 14th - 19th September Cinema: Greater Union, Manuka

Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons
Venue	Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre: 188 Collins St, Melbourne
Date	20th - 29th July, 2012
Fee	From $39.00; 27th-28th July from $49.00
Book	Ticketek or 9650 1500
Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons tells the fascinating story of the original cosmic cowboy who lived fast and died young.

Good Food & Wine Show
Venue	Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date	June 22nd-24th
Book	Goodfoodshow.com.au
The Good Food and Wine Show is Australia's largest consumer food and wine exhibition, with a winning recipe of hands-on activities with celebrity chefs, cooking schools, master classes and a plethora of local and international produce.

Good Food & Wine Show
Venue	Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
Date	from June 1st - 3rd
Book	Goodfoodshow.com.au
The Good Food and Wine Show is Australia's largest consumer food and wine exhibition, with a winning recipe of hands-on activities with celebrity chefs, cooking schools, master classes and a plethora of local and international produce.

Take 2 Markets
Venue	One Community Church, 184 Surrey Road, Blackburn
Date	Saturday 7th July and Saturday 1st September
Time	10am to 3pm
Fee	$3 entry

William Kentridge: Degrees of Separation
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Sunday 27th of May
Time	2pm
Fee	Full $6 Concession / ACMI Members $5
Three presentations from Prof Jill Bennet, Dr Anne Rutherford and curator Victoria Lynn will explore the work of William Kentridge - the themes of his work, the mediums he explores and his distinctive creative process - drawing from the speakers' intimate knowledge of the artists work. Offering an academic discourse, their papers will reflect on the themes of trauma, the artist's practise and process, and the re-imagining of moving image art form.

Film Programs: Linotype, The Film
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Tuesday 29th of May
Time	7pm
Fee	Full $15 Concession /ACMI Members $12
Linotype: The Film is a feature-length documentary centred around the Linotype type casting machine. Called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' by Thomas Edison, it revolutionised printing and society. The Linotype (pronounced 'line-o-type') completely transformed the communication of information at its time of introduction. Although these machines were once revolutionary, modern technology has long superseded the Linotype, and they have since been scrapped and melted-down by the thousands. Today, very few machines are still in existence. This documentary film tells the charming and emotional story of the people connected to the Linotype and how it impacted the world.

SPC Ardmona Factory Sales
Venue	Melbourne Showgrounds from Langs Road, Ascot Vale at Gate 4 and the SPC Ardmona Factory Sales store located in the RASV Centre is directly in front of Gate 4.
Date	from Friday 18th May to Sunday 27th May
Time	9am to 5pm
Fee	Parking is FREE
For the very first time, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales will set-up shop at the Melbourne Showgrounds for ten days only from Friday 18 May to Sunday 27 May from 9am to 5pm each day. Prices have been slashed and there are huge savings of up to 90% on hundreds of groceryitems offering a unique opportunity for the people of Melbourne to save bigdollars by buying in bulk from SPC Ardmona Factory Sales. Following the one-off Melbourne event, the SPC Factory Sales outlet and cafe will continue to be open to the public 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm at 197-205 Corio Street, Shepparton 3630. Phone: (03) 5821 7033.

Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market
Venue	Kingston City Hall: 979 Nepean Highway Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Date	Sundays: 20th of May, 9th of September and 18th of November
Time	Doors open at 10am and close at 3pm
Fee	$2
Do you need a few things for your wardrobe to get you through winter but don't want to spend a fortune? Well, best you get yourself to Round She Goes! We have lots of new stallholders joining us for the first time which means lots of bargains for you! Our friends from Yelp Melbourne will be there with free goodies for shoppers, including eco-friendly tote bags.

Elizabeth almost by chance a woman, by Dario Fo
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse
Date	26th of May - 24th of June
Fee	$49.00
Book	Queenslandtheatre.com.au
Opening 26th May for a four-week season at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Queensland Theatre Company presents a new translation from Nobel prize-winning Italian playwright Dario Fo, of the fabulous monstrosity which is Elizabeth, almost by chance a woman starring Carol Burns in the lead. Forget Elizabeth I as you think you know her - pure with virginity, loved by the people and mythic mother to the nation... instead you are invited, by Her Majesty's appointment, to a right royal arse-kicking.

Vivid Sydney
Date	25th of May to 11th of June
As part of Vivid Light, Walsh Bay will come alive with interactive light artworks in celebration of the area's thriving artistic community, and a new collaboration with the Sydney Dance Company. From 25th May to 11th June, Vivid Sydney will feature 13 new installations to form the Walsh Bay Light Walk, curated by Sydney Dance Company's resident multimedia artist, Peter Greig.

The Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair
Venue	Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Date	June 13th to 17th
Fee	$17
Book	Ccraftfair.com.au
The event renowned for its world class displays, showcases the latest and greatest craft products from both international and local suppliers, numerous classes and workshops and inspiration and expertise from the Fair's special guests. The five day event will feature a spectacular mix of works including the annual 2012 Sydney Quilt Show boasting hundreds of exceptional quilts presented by the Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. There will also be a selection of finalists' entries from the 2012 AP&Q AQC Challenge where artists were invited to create a quilt inspired by the theme 'What the World Needs Now' - resulting in a highly eclectic range of interpretations.

Perth Fashion Festival
Date	19th - 25th of September 2012
Book	Perthfashionfestival.com.au
In a fashion-forward move that will shine the international spotlight on WA's creative industry, Perth Fashion Festival (PFF) will head to Singapore for Blueprint, a two day trade show at the Audi Fashion Festival (AFF) later this month. 2011 was the first year that PFF Director, Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan, attended the AFF, opening the gateway to international industry peers. As a result there was significant interest in WA designers and PFF 2011 saw a selection of Singapore fashion buyers and Blueprint trade organisers in attendance. The collaborative partnership between PFF and AFF has enabled local and national designers to tap into a rapidly growing, affluent market.

Fiona O'Loughlin
Venue	Sydney Comedy Store
Date	Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July
Time	7:00pm
Book	Comedystore.com.au

Circus Specialty and Act Development Workshop
Venue	National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA): 41 Green Street, Prahran, Victoria
Date	Runs 9th-13th of July
Fee	$500
Hone your skills on a particular apparatus and/or prepare for performance. These masterclasses are for artists who wish to receive specialised training with NICA's international circus experts.

Seniors' Cinema: Midnight in Paris
Date	Saturday 19th - 28th of May
Woody Allen's funniest, most sentimental film in years is a time-travel fantasy set in Paris. Allen's filmic 'stand-in' Gil (Owen Wilson), a frustrated novelist squandering his talent as a Hollywood screenwriter, is an unabashed nostalgist who yearns for the Paris of the 1920s, when the city teemed with ex-pat literary types like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Film Programs: Performance 18+
Date	Saturday 19th - Sunday 27th May
In his acting debut, Mick Jagger plays Turner, a reclusive former rock star who has "lost his demon" and is living with his girlfriend, Pherber (Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards' girlfriend at the time) and her girlfriend, Lucy (Michele Breton).

Sydney Film Festival
Date	6th - 17th June 2012
Book	1300 733 733 or Sff.org.au
SFF screens in eight venues across the city including the State Theatre, Event Cinemas George Street, Dendy Opera Quays, Art Gallery of NSW, Apple Store, Grasshopper Lounge and SFFTV@Martin Place. Also new this year is Sydney Film Festival Hub @ Lower Town Hall a few minutes' walk from the Festival's major venues. The Festival Hub will feature FREE exhibitions, talks, panels, parties, live music, performances, DJs and screenings in the Mitsubishi Theatrette throughout the Festival.

Menopause The Musical In Concert
Venue	Everest Theatre at The Seymour Centre: Corner of City Rd and Cleveland St,
Chippendale
Date	24th to 26th May, 2012
Time	Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm and 8pm
Fee	Adults $55, Conc / Groups (8+) Weekday $45
Book	02 9351 7940
From 24th to 26th May, a brand new production at The Seymour Centre, Menopause The Musical In Concert, will combine cabaret, comedy, and musical genius for a light-hearted and refreshing look at ‘the change’. For over ten years, millions of women worldwide have enjoyed Menopause The Musical In Concert and now audiences can delight in the completely refreshed production, Menopause The Musical In Concert by author Jeanie Linders. The musical parody is set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s (where My Guy becomes My Thighs, The Lion Sleeps Tonight becomes My Husband Sleeps Tonight and Lookin' For Love becomes Lookin' For Food), sure to have audiences dancing down the aisles. Menopause The Musical In Concert has broken box office records, toured more than 15 countries and 300 cities, as well as entertained Australian audiences for 132 weeks during 2008 - 2011. Continuing in 2012 as Menopause The Musical In Concert, the production will tour capital city, metropolitan and regional theatre venues.

Wilarious
Venue	Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia: 35 Stirling Highway Crawley (Carpark number 3, Hackett entrance number 1, Hackett Drive)
Date	Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th of July
Time	7.30pm
Fee	All Tickets $45
Book	bocsticketing.com.au or 1800 193 300
For world class comedy that is intelligent, current and engaging you can't look past Wil Anderson. Wil returns to Perth with Wilarious - a brand new, razor sharp, suitably named show. It not only won the Bulmers Peoples Choice Award at this year's Melbourne Comedy Festival but it was also saw him nominated for the Barry Award for Most Outstanding Comedy.

Australia's Got Talent Backstage Tours
Fee	From $195
Book	Australiasgottalentbackstagetour.eventbrite.com
The brand new and exclusive Backstage Tour tickets will give fans the full star treatment during a full day's experience at the Australia's Got Talent studio. Tickets include: The chance to rub shoulders with the contestants and special guests Lunch on set VIP guided tour of the studio Access to the day's rehearsals and sound checks Chill-out time in your own VIP area Access to the stage during warm-up, plus judges chairs for photos VIP seats to the live show Exclusive Australia's Got Talent crew hoodie to take home

Sydney Writers Festival

Unexploded Diagrams with Mal Peet: May 19, 1:30pm-4:30pm State Library of NSW Jean Garling Ante Room International YA superstar Mal Peet leads a discussion on the craft of writing fiction for young adults. Workshop three pages of your manuscript with Mal and the class. Supported by Pantera Press. $85/$75 Talkin' Bout My Generation: May 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm Bangarra Mezzanine Immerse yourself in the 1960s with coming-of-age stories from two top writers for young adults. Mal Peet and Ursula Dubosarsky talk to Joy Lawn about treading the line between autobiography and fiction. Free, no bookings A Neverending Story: Fantasy Worlds May 20, 11:30am-12:30pm Sydney Dance 4 Three authors who create imagined worlds explore our enduring fascination with fantasy and unpick the complexities of the genre. Isobelle Carmody, Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier talk to Joy Lawn. Free, no bookings Islands of the Imagination: May 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm Sydney Dance 4 Fairytale, folklore and fantasy combine to create otherworldly island creations in Margo Lanagan and Mette Jakobsen's latest work. They explore how to feed and release the imagination in fiction. With Judith Ridge. Presented with UNSW. Free, no bookings Masterclass: Ursula Dubosarsky on YA: May 16, 10:00am-4:30pm State Library of NSW, Jean Garling Room An exclusive Masterclass in writing for YA with Ursula Dubosarsky open to unpublished authors seeking feedback on their manuscript and tips for improving their writing for publication. Participation is by application only. To download further information and an application form go to nswwc.org.au. Presented in association with the NSW Writers’ Centre. Presented in association with the NSW Writers' Centre. Supported by Pantera Press. $210/$200 Bookings 9555 9757 Nswwc.org.au A Greyhound of a Girl: May 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm Sydney Dance 2 The pages of A Greyhound of a Girl are filled with love, laughter and Roddy Doyle's unmistakable Irish brogue. Not to mention the most brilliant ghost ever. He talks to Cath Keenan about his writing for children. Free, no bookings Her Dark Materials: May 20, 11:30am-12:30pm Bangarra Theatre Is anything out of bounds in young-adult fiction? Margo Lanagan, Lucy Christopher and Kirsty Eagar are not afraid to address controversial subjects. They tell Hilary Rogers where to draw the line. Free, no bookings

Australian Perspectives: Mavericks: My First Wife
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Saturday 12 May
Time	4pm
Based in part on the breakdown of his own marriage, director and co-writer Paul Cox charts the emotional lives of a group of middle class Melburnians dealing with the aftermath of a divorce. Cox's independent spirit and intimate storytelling has gained him a loyal troupe of creatives in front of and behind the camera. This was the third collaboration between Wendy Hughes and Cox, which gained the actress her fourth AFI Award nomination. Co-screenwriter Bob Ellis (who also collaborated with Cox on Man of Flowers) reverses the usual gender roles by having Hughes' character as the spouse having an affair and wanting out of her marriage while her husband (played by John Hargreaves) quietly falls apart. This much lauded film went on to win AFI Awards for Hargreaves for Best Actor and Cox for Best Director.

Sympathy for the Devil
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	12th - 30th of May
Novelle Vague iconoclast Jean-Luc Godard relocated briefly to London post the May '68 riots in Paris and set about making a film to "subvert all civilised values" (The Observer). The result is a countercultural mash-up of music and politics as Godard cuts between takes of the Rolling Stones recording the classic track (in which Jagger-as-Lucifer surveys the spoils of history) and staged scenes of young revolutionaries (who are intent on making their own). In scripted set pieces, Godard explores the limits of language as a revolutionary force. Militant black activists spout ideological rhetoric while a winsome neophyte feminist, Eve Democracy (Godard's then wife, Anne Wiazemsky) provides yes/no answers to a film crew interviewing her in a bucolic setting. The director's long, luxuriant tracking shots inside the Stones' recording studio observe the band reworking and recording the now-classic Beggars Banquet track, Sympathy for the Devil. These scenes are political in their own way, tellingly revealing the pecking order within the Stones' own power structure. As Erich Kuersten wrote in his 2009 essay, Postcards from Hell, Jagger and Keith Richards "rule like roosters".

Starchaser by Lally Katz
Venue	Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio
Date	Saturday 2nd June
Time	2pm and 6pm
Fee	$19
Book	Artscentremelbourne.com.au
Arts Centre Melbourne presents Arena Theatre Company's world premiere Starchaser by Lally Katz - a tale of hope, mystery and adventure. Transporting the Fairfax Studio through time and space, Starchaser is a family-friendly voyage into an original, colourful universe of characters, places and creatures.

Long Play: Surviving Progress
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Sunday 1st to Sunday 15th July 2012
As part of its Long Play program, The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents the Australian premiere of Surviving Progress which will screen from 1st to 15th July 2012. From the makers of The Corporation and Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese, Surviving Progress is a true big screen documentary and poses the question from some of our most renowned thinkers - "How can we live within the real limits that our planet gives us?"

Love Stories.
Venue	Brenda May Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo
Date	8th to 26th May
Fee	Free
For fifteen years, Sydney Film School (SFS) teacher and filmmaker Leslie Oliver has been asking students to tell him about a time when they fell in love. What began as a teaching tool, Leslie has turned into a moving portrait exhibition titled Love Stories. Based on the question 'tell me about a time when you fell in love', the exhibition, part of the third annual Head On Photo Festival, will feature short clips containing interviews with Sydney Film School graduates and current students about their love experience.

Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell
Venue	ABC1
Date	every Friday starting May 25th
Time	8pm
Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell will also feature an ensemble cast including Francis Greenslade (Winners and Losers, The Micallef P(r)ogram(me), Talkin' 'bout Your Generation), Roz Hammond (Muriel's Wedding, The Dish, The Librarians, Outland), Veronica Milsom (Hungry Beast, Triple J), Emily Taheny (Comedy Inc., Stupid, Stupid Man, The Chasers War on Everything) and introducing Tosh Greenslade.

Joe McNally Through the Lens Tour
Book	Throughthelenstour.com
This time round Joe will be presenting seminars, keynote talks and exclusive workshops as part of the Joe McNally, Through the Lens Tour presented by Nikon Australia. This month long event will see stops in Sydney, the Gold Coast and Melbourne with some special secret appearances as part of the tour. Sydney: Vaucluse House (SOLD OUT) - Exclusive Workshop, Monday 7th May Sydney: Doltone House, Pyrmont, Tuesday 8th May Sydney: Vaucluse House (NEW DATE) - Exclusive Workshop, Monday 21st May The Gold Coast: Marriot Resort, Friday 11th May - Sunday 12th May Melbourne: Atlantic Group V, Peninsula, Wednesday 24th May Melbourne CBD (SOLD OUT): Exclusive Workshop, Tuesday 29th May

Darwin Cup

Racing enthusiasts are invited to join Territory Discoveries on an escorted Darwin Cup racing tour through Darwin, with an exclusive departure on 2nd August 2012. Including entry to the Palmerston Sprint Race Day, an exclusive touring itinerary featuring visits to Litchfield National Park as well as the Mindil Beach Markets, and the highlight of the tour, entry into Darwin Cup, including a Legends of the Straight Marquee ticket. This 6-day exclusive fully escorted racing tour of the Northern Territory is priced from AUD$1,960pp twin-share. It includes all accommodation, guided touring in Darwin, visits to local attractions, two racing day entries, and most meals including all breakfasts. Departing 2nd-7th August 2012, this is your sole opportunity to explore the enthusiastic sporting hub of the Top End, as well as the spectacular landscapes and culture which exists in the amazing tropical Northern Territory.

The 2012 Spanish Film Festival
Date	4th - 25th July
Book	Spanishfilmfestival.com
The 2012 Spanish Film Festival, presented by Estrella Damm, returns to Australia in July, warming your winter with its 15th birthday celebrations! For its 15th year, the festival will once again travel to Palace Cinemas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, screening a rich programme of contemporary Spanish language cinema 4th - 25th July. Sydney: 4 - 15 July: Palace Norton Street & The Chauvel Melbourne: 5 - 15 July: Palace Cinema Como & Kino Cinemas Brisbane: 11 - 22 July: Palace Centro Adelaide: 12 - 22 July: Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas Perth: 19 - 25 July: Cinema Paradiso

Impro Melbourne Theatresports
Venue	The Space: 5 Carlton Street, Prahran
Date	Every Sunday in May and June
Time	at 7:30pm
Fee	$15 Full, $10 Conc, $10 Groups of 8+
Book	Impromelbourne.com.au
Grab your mouthguard and a copy of The Complete Works, because Impro Melbourne are back with the 2012 instalment of the nation's hottest theatrical sporting event; Theatresports! Fresh from sell-out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the players are officially READY TO RUMBLE! Running every Sunday during May and June at The Space, the competition this year culminates in the epic Grand Final (24 June) staged at Federation Square's iconic BMW Edge.

8 The Play to support Same Sex Marriage
Date	8th and 9th of June, 2012
Time	7:30pm
Book	Showbiz.com.au
MOMO films officially announced today that 8 the new play by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk and J. Edgar) will come to life featuring an all-star Australian cast; Shane Jacobson, Lisa McCune, Daniel MacPherson, and Spencer McLaren with more actors announced in the coming weeks. The "one-night-only" special events in MELBOURNE and SYDNEY will coincide with the handing down of the senate’s findings from the current enquiry on same sex marriage in Australia. All profits from this staged reading will support Australian Marriage Equality and their fight to end marriage discrimination in Australia and promises to deliver an unforgettable evening. Melbourne: 8th of June at Her Majesty's Theatre: 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne 3000 Sydney: 9th of June at Sydney Town Hall: 483 George St, Sydney 2000

Glory Box
Venue	fortyfivedownstairs: 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Date	7th of June - 1st of July
Time	Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 7pm. Saturday: 9:30pm & Sunday: 5.30pm
Fee	From $46
Book	fortyfivedownstairs.com or 9662 9966
The undisputed Empress of Provocative Variety & Intimate Spectacle MOIRA FINUCANE parachutes into Melbourne in the middle of an 8 month, 6 country, 100 venue tour to bring her beloved home town the Medusa Mega Mix of Finucane & Smith's legendary genre-busting multi award winning globally acclaimed Burlesque Hour, and this time she’s opening Pandora's Box.

Tommy Dean - One Night of Gut Bustingly Painful Fun
Venue	The Factory Theatre, Marrickville
Date	Friday 4th of May, 2012
Time	7:30 PM
Fee	$29.90 Full / $25.90 Conc
Book	Sydneycomedyfest.com.au or 02 9020 6966
The relationship Dean negotiates between his American upbringing and modern Australian life means he can offer a unique take on everything from parenting to relationships. His relationship with his gun-toting father from Arizona is sure to bring a laugh to Australian audiences who consistently appreciate his hilarious take on everyday life.

Chain Mail: True Self exhibition at Melbourne's GPO
Venue	Melbourne's GPO, Level 1
Date	Thursday 31st May - Sunday 24th June
Time	General Trading Hours
Fee	Free
Melbourne's GPO is teaming up with creative agency The Jacky Winter Group to present 'Chain Mail: True Self' - an exhibition that links fashion and art in the manner of a chain letter. Some great artists are involved such as Beci Orpin and Kelly Thompson, as well as fashion designers like Alpha 60, Akira Isogawaand Limedrop. All profits from the event will be donated to the charity Fitted for Work - a fab initiative that provides clothing and training for disadvantaged women to help them find employment.

Focus On: Nocturnal Transmissions: The Cinema of Guy Maddin
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Thursday 5 to Friday 27 July 2012
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents its latest collection in their Focus On series - Nocturnal Transmissions: The Cinema of Guy Maddin, screening from 5 to 27 July. This retrospective will include the Australian premiere of his latest work Keyhole, and a special selection of double bills curated by Maddin, teaming one of his films with a companion film which he sees as an ideal screening partner.

Jazz On Film
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Sunday 3 to Saturday 9 June 2012
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will present its week long film program Jazz On Film from Sunday 3 to Saturday 9 June 2012. Running as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for the fourth consecutive year, the 2012 program focuses on two artists who found their inspiration in jazz: Terence Blanchard and Woody Allen.

Ellendisaster's photographic exhibit 100 Bedrooms
Venue	118 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Date	May 17 to May 27, 2012
Time	10 am until 6 pm - Wednesday to Sunday
Book	Kindofgallery.com

The 2012 St Kilda Film Festival
Venue	St Kilda's Palais and Astor Theatre
Date	Tuesday 22nd May -Sunday 27th May 2012
Book	Stkildafilmfestival.com.au

Henry IV Part 1
Venue	Athenaeum Theatre
Date	16th - 26th of May, 2012

Woody Allen: A Documentary
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Screening Friday 1 June 2012 to Monday 18 June 2012
As part of its Long Play program, the Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI) presents the Australian premiere of Woody Allen: A Documentary. Spanning the remarkable career of arguably America's premier auteur, comedian and neurotic, it will screen from 1 - 18 June.

Eames: The Architect & The Painter
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Friday 1st June 2012 to Sunday 17th June 2012
Book	Acmi.net.au
As part of its Long Play program, the Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI) presents the Australian premiere of Eames: The Architect & The Painter which will screen from 1 to 17 June. James Franco narrates the story of 40 years of creativity from powerhouse couple Charles and Ray Eames.

the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month
Venue	the Hunter Valley
Date	June, 2012
Book	Huntervalleyuncorked.com.au
Whether you dream of sitting by the fire sipping wine or indulging in the gourmet taste of fabulous food and produce this winter, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month has it all. In its sixth year, the event is a gastronomic delight and a great opportunity for visitors to meet the Winemakers, Chefs and Producers from the region. Proudly supported by Destination NSW, the Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association will present a series of activities and events set to warm those winter blues over the month of June. Every year the event sees many wine and food enthusiasts head to the world renowned wine region for an indulgent taste of the local produce and wine.

The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival
Venue	The Forum Theatre, ACMI and Abbotsford Convent
Date	15th - 27th of May
Book	Hraff.org.au
The fifth Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) will open on Tuesday 15th May with the highly anticipated documentary Under African Skies by award winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger.

reasons to be pretty
Venue	Theatre Works: 14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Date	31st May - 17th June
Time	Wed - Sat 8pm, Sun 6:30pm Sat matinee 2pm
Fee	$32 Full, $27 Concession, $25 Groups 10+
Book	Theatreworks.org.au
Greg's tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when an offhand remark about a female co-worker's pretty face gets back to his girlfriend. When Greg's best friend and his wife also enter the picture, the emotional equation becomes exponentially more complicated. As their relationships crumble, four friends are forced to confront a sea of deceit, infidelity, and betrayed trust on their quest to answer the all-important question: 'How much is pretty worth?'

'Public Displays of Attention' Claire McArdle
Venue	6b/2 Danks St, Waterloo
Date	5th - 16th June 2012
Melbourne jeweller, Claire McArdle, presents an extremely playful and interesting take on the notion of traditional jewellery.

Sydney Film Festival
Date	6th - 17th of June

The 3 Sicilian Ringmasters!
Venue	Mister Bianco Restaurant: 285 High Street Kew
Date	Tuesday 19th June 2012
Fee	$105
Book	98536929
For one special evening The courtyard at Mister Bianco restaurant in Kew will take on a circus tent feel when three of Melbourne's leading Sicilian providores come together to show how their wares marry so perfectly . Giorgio Linguanti of That's Amore Cheese makers, will share the delights of mozzarella stretching and shaping, while award winning winemaker, Paul 'Mr Pinot' Scorpo offers some hands-on sneak peeks at his current Barrel Samples - an exclusive insight into Paul's brilliant wines, from Pinots to Chardonnays. Finally we move indoors where chef and restaurateur, Mister Bianco's own Joseph Vargetto will wow the group with his take on a menu that cleverly uses the Sicilian style cheeses in unique ways.

Live in the Studio: Sons of Anarchy: Not so easy riders
Venue	Studio 1: ACMI, Federation Square Melbourne
Date	31st of May, 2012
Time	7pm
Fee	Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11
This May ACMI's Live in the Studio television appreciation night shifts gears with news from the set of cult-hit Sons of Anarchy on the eve of its fifth season. For four powerful seasons the members of the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club have brought their own brand of gun running, drug dealing, bike riding mayhem to television screens. With a fifth season right around the corner, Jax, Opie, Clay, Tig, Chibs, Gemma and Bobby Elvis will be back on the streets of Charming, California, and bringing another brutal chapter of the compelling TV saga.

Long Play: Sympathy for the Devil and Performance
Venue	ACMI: The Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Federation Square
Sympathy for the Devil: Saturday 12 to Wednesday 30 May 2012 Performance: Saturday 19, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May 2012

Through the Lens Tour
Date	7th - 29th of May
Book	Throughthelenstour.com
The much anticipated Joe McNally, Through the Lens Tour, with stops in Australia and New Zealand is official and taking place in May. Sydney is the first stop in a month long jam-packed program, which will take Joe to the Gold Coast, Auckland NZ and finally Melbourne. Sydney CBD - Exclusive Workshop, Monday 7th May Sydney - Doltone House, Pyrmont, Tuesday 8th May The Gold Coast - Marriot Resort, Friday 11th May - Sunday 12th May New Zealand - Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Monday 21st May - Tuesday 22nd May Melbourne - Atlantic Group V, Peninsula, Wednesday 24th May Melbourne CBD - Exclusive Workshop, Tuesday 29th May

A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words
Venue	Lane Four at The Galeries, 500 George Street (Pitt St entrance), Sydney CBD
Date	On exhibition until May 2012
Fee	Free
Book	Ambushgallery.com
Gain a rare and exclusive insight into the intimate and defining moments of some of Australia's most talented photographers in [thousand words], a photography exhibition in Sydney's newest public art space, Lane Four at The Galeries.

Best of the Independent Games Festival 2012
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square
Date	Tuesday 27 March and runs until Sunday 8 July 2012

Game Masters
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square
Date	from 28 June 2012
Book	For more information please visit acmi.net.au
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is preparing to present Game Masters, a highly interactive videogame exhibition, as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces from 28 June 2012. The Game Masters exhibition will be accompanied by a series of public, film and education programs, expected to appeal to people of all ages and abilities, from the budding game developer to smart phone users, children to the 'original' gamers. Peter Molyneux is the first international guest announced to attend the world premiere of the exhibition and will be participating in a series of public programs and industry events to be announced shortly. ACMI will soon announce a digital program concurrent to the exhibition, incorporating a suite of online resources and a newly commissioned mobile game. As a major contribution to 21st Century moving image practice and entertainment, video games have been celebrated by ACMI in exhibitions, films and public programs. Game Masters is the much anticipated follow up to ACMI's successful 2008 Game On exhibition which explored the history of videogames and videogame genres from the 1960s to the present day.

Winter Tastes: Janelle Bloom
Venue	Corner Queen Street and Therry Street City: in the centre of the Market
Date	Thursday 7th & Friday 8th June
Time	11.am - 12.15
Book	Qvm.com.au
Janelle's recipes are foolproof, easy-to-follow and use seasonal ingredients that are readily available at the Market Thursday 7th Menu:Spinach soup with herb & garlic bread Roast pumpkin & onion crostata with dressed winter leaves Baked apple crumble halves Friday 8th Menu: Worcestershire Mushroom Omelette Pork & fennel pasta with winter vegetables Free-form pear & macadamia nut tart

The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival
Venue	The Forum Theatre, ACMI and Abbotsford Convent
Date	15th - 27th of May
Book	Hraff.org.au
In its fifth year, the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is designed to celebrate awareness, participation and inspiration. For eleven days in Melbourne HRAFF will showcase a selection of contemporary cinema, fine art and music at a variety of city and surrounding locations.

William Kentridge: Five Themes
Venue	Gallery 1 ACMI, Federation Square
Date	8th of March - 27th of May
William Kentridge: Five Themes celebrates the work of one of the world's leading contemporary artists. After premiering at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and travelling to the Museum of Modern Art, New York, then on to Paris, Vienna, Jerusalem and Moscow, the exhibition comes to the Australian Centre for the Moving Image for an exclusive Australian season. William Kentridge: Five Themes features over 60 works ranging from animations, drawings and prints to theatre models, sculptures and books. An unmissable survey of a phenomenal artistic talent, it explores five key themes.

Surry Hills Festival
Venue	Prince Alfred Park
Date	Saturday, 27 October 2012
Time	9.30am - onwards
The newly refurbished Prince Alfred Park will welcome back the Surry Hills Festival this year, on Saturday 27 October 2012 when thousands of culture lovers will converge on the inner city oasis for the return of the much-loved one day event.

Candice Breitz Exhibition
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square
Date	6th December 2012 to March 2013
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will become the first Australian cultural institution to present a major solo exhibition by leading South African artist Candice Breitz. The exhibition, which opens in December, will feature a new work co-commissioned by ACMI and the Peabody Essex Museum, Massachusetts, together with a selection of Breitz’s key video installation works. Born in Johannesburg and based in Berlin, Breitz is an internationally renowned video and photographic artist whose large scale installations engage with pop music, film and celebrity culture to explore the construction of identity and individuality within a variety of communities, both local and global. Conducting interviews with selected subjects or using found footage taken primarily from mainstream cinema and music videos, Breitz re-edits her video sources to create new narratives that question how we define ourselves through our relationships with mass entertainment and with each other.

William Kentridge: Five Themes
Venue	Gallery 1 ACMI, Federation Square
Date	8th March - 27th May
William Kentridge: Five Themes celebrates the work of one of the world's leading contemporary artists. After premiering at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and travelling to the Museum of Modern Art, New York, then on to Paris, Vienna, Jerusalem and Moscow, the exhibition comes to the Australian Centre for the Moving Image for an exclusive Australian season. William Kentridge: Five Themes features over 60 works ranging from animations, drawings and prints to theatre models, sculptures and books. An unmissable survey of a phenomenal artistic talent, it explores five key themes of Kentridge's career, including his direction of The Magic Flute for the renowned Belgian opera house, La Monnaie, and the animated films he developed for a 2010 production of The Nose at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Bell Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Sydney Opera House, Playhouse: Monday 30th April - Friday 25th May 2012 10am and 1pm daily Monday to Friday National Theatre, St Kilda: Monday 23 - Friday 27 July 2012 10am and 1pm daily Romeo and Juliet Special Events: Teaching Romeo and Juliet Masterclass Saturday 31st March 10am-4pm Sydney Opera House, Main Rehearsal Room Romeo and Juliet Live Stream Performance to Port Macquarie Tuesday 22nd May 1pm The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie

The Australian Burlesque Festival
Date	June 7th - 24th, 2012
Book	Australianburlesquefest.com
After two legendary sold-out tours in 2010 and 2011, Australian burlesque stars and producers Dolores Daiquiri and Rosy Rabbit, proudly announce the national tour line up for The Australian Burlesque Festival 2012 held from June 7 to 24. The Festival boasts 4 revered international performers, Anna Fur Laxis (UK); Coco Framboise (Canada); Loulou D'Vil (Finland) and Peekaboo Pointe (US) touring alongside 6 local superstars, Dolores Daiquiri (VIC); Rosy Rabbit (VIC); Tasia (NSW); Imogen Kelly (NSW); Vesper White (VIC) and Danica Lee (NSW) with more performers to be announced for each city.

Head Full of Love, by Alana Valentine
Venue	Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Date	7 July to 11 August

The 59th Sydney Film Festival
Venue	State Theatre, Event Cinemas George Street and Dendy Opera Quays
Date	6th - 17th June 2012
Book	Sff.org.au or 1300 SFF SFF
From 6th - 17th June 2012, Sydney Film Festival will showcase the best in cinema from across Australia and around the world, including features, documentaries, short films, retrospectives, restorations, animation and more. The Sydney Film Festival programming team gathers an amazing selection from the world's great film festivals, including Cannes, Sundance and the Berlinale, brings them back home to add to our finest local productions, creating a packed program of more than 250 screenings for patrons to choose from. Highlights also include the much-anticipated announcement of the twelve films that vie for the Official Competition; a highly respected international honour that awards a $60,000.00 cash prize based on the decision of a jury of international and Australian filmmakers and industry professionals. Travelling way beyond the mainstream, there really will be something for all tastes and interests to select from, with many ways for patrons to map their own Film Festival adventure from a single ticket to a full subscription and all points between.

Elizabeth: almost by chance a woman, by Dario Do
Venue	Brisbane Powerhouse
Date	26 May to 24 June

River Dreaming by Aunty Barb Egan Exhibition at Bunjilaka
Venue	Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton
Date	17 February to June 2012
Fee	Adults $10, children and concessions FREE
River Woman embodies Aunty Barb's life and culture as she shares her journey and connection to the Murray River of North West Victoria and Lake Mungo, country that holds a deep place within her heart. The exhibition explores a connection to the Murray River that is from time immemorial, with Aunty Barb having lived near the river her entire life, just as her Ancestors did.

The Australian Film Festival
Date	7th - 17th of March, 2012
Book	RitzCinema.com.au or (02) 9399 5722
Iconic art deco Cinema, the Randwick Ritz plays home to the Festival with ten days of screenings. Activities and films are also taking place at Coogee, Clovelly Beach, Metro Screen and Australian Film Television and Radio School.

Sydney Comedy Festival
Venue	Various venues across Sydney
Date	24th April to 12th May, 2012
Book	Sydneycomedyfest.com.au or call the Sydney Comedy Festival Box Office: 02 9020 6966
CRACKER NIGHT - 24 April 2012 Enmore Theatre, Seymour Centre and Metro Theatre Quite simply the biggest night of comedy in Sydney! The opening night gala of the Sydney Comedy Festival, Cracker Night features a dazzling line up of the biggest and best Australian legends, international stars and next big things of comedy. SIMON AMSTELL (UK) - NUMB - 25 April Factory Theatre Performing live in Australia for the first time, Simon Amstell will present his new show, Numb. Intensely vulnerable and painfully honest, the award-winning comedian attempts to heal himself in public. HENRY ROLLINS (USA) - THE LONG MARCH - 25-26 April 2012 Seymour Centre Returning to Australia for The Long March tour, Henry Rollins is an unmissable live powerhouse onstage. MARK WATSON (UK) - THE INFORMATION - 25 April 2012 Seymour Centre Named one of the 50 funniest people in Britain by the London Times, Mark Watson returns to Sydney with his brand new show, The Information. A lethally funny, poignant hour of wit and British soul searching that examines Mark’s disruptive identity theft in 2011. DAVID O'DOHERTY (IRE) - IS LOOKING UP - 26 April 2012 Seymour Centre David O'Doherty is one of the comedy elite, having won numerous awards and achievements for his comedy including 2008 Edinburgh Comedy Award and 2010 Hot Press Magazine Irish Comedian of the Year. JIMEOIN (AUST) - LOVELY - 27 April 2012 Enmore Theatre Direct from a sold out season at the Edinburgh Fringe comes world-class stand-up from one of live comedy's masters, Jimeoin. No gimmicks; just pure and simple great craic that will leave you feeling... Lovely! HOUSOS - F#@KED IN THE FACE TOUR - 1 May 2012 Enmore Theatre Proudly presented by Centralink and the Department of Houses, SBS's controversial and hilarious cult comedy series Housos will be live on stage for the first time ever! Featuring the most popular characters from the TV series (including a special appearance by Angry Anderson), get ready for more outrageous adventures as Shazza, Dazza, Franky and Kylie battle their way out of Sunnyvale Housing Commission and into the Enmore Theatre to show you what it really means to be a 'Houso'. AKMAL (AUST) - 3 May 2012 Enmore Theatre One of Australia's most successful comedians, Akmal has the uncanny ability to walk on stage and instantly have the audience eating out the palm of his hand. His show for the Sydney Comedy Festival promises to be one of his most punctual and jam-packed with lots of words - some of which Akmal will be using for the first time! STEPHEN K AMOS (UK) - LAUGHTER IS MY AGENDA - 4-5 May 2012 Enmore Theatre Having charmed and entertained audiences all over the world, Stephen K Amos returns to Australian shores with a brand new show, Laughter is My Agenda. Packed full of life observations and hilarious stories, Amos will once again showcase his relaxed style, intelligent wit and honest, warm-hearted joie de vivre. STEVE HUGHES (AUST) - 4 May 2012 Enmore Theatre Over 11 years ago one of Australia's greatest heavy metal drummers, Steve Hughes, put down the sticks and picked up the microphone. Since then he has received international acclaim and is considered one of Australia's greatest comedy exports. He returns to Sydney with his biggest and best show yet! ROSS NOBLE (UK) - NONSENSORY OVERLOAD - 7 - 8 May 2012 Enmore Theatre Comedy legend Ross Noble is bringing a brand new tour, Nonsensory Overload, to Australia following the success of last year's UK 160 date THINGS tour. Noble is known for his brilliant freeform improvisation and highly engaging live shows that has seen him nominated for a Perrier Award and voted one of the greatest stand-ups of all time by British TV viewers.

A New Experience: The Celebration
Venue	Westfield Liverpool, Macquarie Street Liverpool NSW
Date	From Thursday, 1 December to Sunday, 4 December
Fee	Free
Book	Westfield.com.au/liverpool
From Thursday, 1 December to Sunday, 4 December shoppers at Westfield Liverpool will enjoy free entertainment by top Australian artists like Stan Walker and Justice Crew, daily deals from retailers, fashion parades and live entertainment. The celebration marks the completion of the centre upgrade which commenced in July 2011 and has transformed the centre into The Centre of Experiences, including fashion, food and family entertainment. Over 300 fashion & lifestyle stores and brands are now at Westfield Liverpool. 1 Dec: Stan Walker live performance at 6pm 2 Dec: Altiyan Childs live performance at 4pm 3 Dec: Justice Crew live performance at 11am 3 Dec: Bondi Rescue Team appearance at 2pm

Managing Carmen, by David Williamson
Venue	Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Date	13 October to 4 November

VIP Shopping Nights
Venue	Strand Arcade, Sydney: 412-414 George St Sydney NSW 2000
Date	1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of December
Book	Strandarcade.com.au/whatson/Christmas-with-the-stars
The home of Australian fashion puts the charm back into Christmas and the gift-giving season with four magical VIP evenings and the chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree.

Kelly, by Matthew Ryan
Venue	Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Date	15 September to 20 October

2012 Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market
Venue	Kingston City Hall (Moorabbin Town Hall): 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Date	Sunday 19 February, Sunday 20 May, Sunday 9 September and Sunday 18 November, 2012
Book	Roundshegoes.com.au
Do you have a wardrobe full of fabulous dresses and other pieces that you're not planning to wear again but are too good to give away? If the answer is yes, then why not turn your unwanted pieces into loot by becoming a stallholder at Round She Goes in 2012.

Yes, Prime Minister, by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn
Venue	Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Date	5 July to 15 July

Electrolux Kitchen at The Queen Victoria Market Cooking School
Venue	The Queen Victoria Market Cooking School: 69 Victoria Street Melbourne
Date	Sunday Febuary 5th - Thursday May 31st, 2012
Book	Qvm.com.au or 03 9320 5822

The Project Futures
Venue	Kongs Jungle Lounge: 110 Spring St Basement, Bondi Junction
Date	Saturday 29th of October, 2011
Time	8pm
Fee	$45
Farewell our Canberra and Cambodia riders in style. Don't forget your sailors cap!

Game Masters
Venue	Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Federation Square
Date	Exhibition open: 28 June to 28 October 2012
Curated by ACMI, Game Masters will showcase the work of leading local and international videogame designers with over 125 playable games from the arcade era through to the latest console and mobile game technology.

Staccato New Stores
Date	23rd of September
STACCATO is the answer to international designer inspired casual and dress shoes with over 280 styles per season dropped into stores worldwide. STACCATO is world renowned for offering the comfiest shoes - with a purposely designed cushions under each sole; helping to save your 'tutsies' from sore and aching feet - every girls worst nightmare! STACCATO offers shoe lovers straight off the runway looks, incorporating flats, wedges, kitten, high heels, clogs and boots into their on-trend collections! With price points that wont break the bank STACCATO is the destination for all fashion footwear needs. STACCATO Westfield Bondi Junction is located at SHOP 3022 on level 3, 500 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, NSW STACCATO Westfield Burwood is located at SHOP 231, Westfield Burwood, 100 Burwood Road, Burwood, NSW

William Kentridge: Five Themes
Venue	Australia in Gallery 1 at ACMI
Date	Exhibition runs Thursday 8 March to Sunday 27 May, 2012
Book	Acmi.net.au
The Five Themes Thick Time: Soho and Felix The first section of the exhibition features a recurring fictional character in Kentridge's work, Soho Eckstein, an overbearing businessman with an uneasy conscience and his delicate alter-ego, Felix Teitlebaum. An ongoing work of nine animated shorts, 9 Drawings for Projection traces the lives of these characters during the last decade of apartheid in Johannesburg. Occasional and Residual Hope: Ubu and the Procession Inspired by the Alfred Jarry play, Ubu Roi, with its strong themes of corruption and cowardice, Kentridge developed a series of etchings in 1996 called Ubu Tells the Truth. The following year he completed an animated film of the same name along with some drawings. Exploring themes of truth and reconciliation, these works are also a commentary on the human rights abuses that took place during the time of apartheid. Parcours d'Atelier: Artist in the Studio The third section of the exhibition explores Kentridge at a crossroads in his career, putting the spotlight on his own art practice to expose the work that takes place prior to a film, drawing or sculptural work being created. A tribute to French film director Georges Melies, Kentridge's large-scale multi-screen projection 7 Fragments for Georges Melies (2003) consists of seven films revealing Kentridge's own creative process. Sarastro and the Master's Voice: The Magic Flute In 2005, Kentridge directed a production of Mozart's The Magic Flute for Belgium’s renowned opera house, La Monnaie. Inspiring him to create several films, drawings and theatre models, and a video projection called Learning the Flute (2003), this body of work sees Kentridge explore the contrasting states of darkness and light. Learning from the Absurd: The Nose The final section of the exhibition consists of a multichannel projection made in the lead up to Kentridge's 2010 production of The Nose, for the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The companion piece, I am not me, the horse is not mine (2008), is a room-size installation of projected films that examine Russian modernism and the repression experienced by the Russian avant-garde during the 1920s and 1930s.

Burlesque School
Venue	Bijou Burlesque School: 177 Victoria Street, Potts Point NSW
Book	Bijougroup.com.au
Burlesque Agent, Producer & Media Personality JAC BOWIE finally opens her doors to her brand new Burlesque Studio, The Bijou Burlesque School in July 2011. After several years producing the highly successful Burlesque Bootcamp, and several other workshops and sessions, Jac has created a space, where performers, both emerging and professional can come and learn from the industries best.

Sexytime! Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Venue	The Tuxedo Cat, Basement 335 Flinders Lane
Date	11th â€" 24th April (not Wednesdays), Preview 11th April
Time	10:00pm (Sundays at 9:00pm)
Fee	Full $20, Conc/Groups/Laughpack $17, Preview/Tight Arse Tuesdays $15
Book	Ticketmaster, Comedyfestival.com.au or at the venue.
A very physical comedy exploring the ever-changing definitions of desirability and what it means to be sexy. 'Man' and 'Woman' relate their hilariously awkward journey through generations and genders in search of sex appeal, and its social evolution.

MMAD Conference
Venue	Seymour Centre, University of Sydney
Date	Friday 25th of February
Time	9am
Fee	$75 per student
Book	Mmadconference.com or 02) 4322 5350
MMAD Conference invites you & your students to be educated, inspired & motivated by the celebrities & head honchos of the music industry (for a list of guest speakers go to Mmadconference.com) The Music & Dance electives will encourage your students to set new goals, be focused and to grow in confidence & skill, while the Social Justice elective will challenge students & teachers to use music & dance to create positive change in your high school and wider community. For advanced performing arts students, opportunities to learn how access all areas of the Australian Music Industry will be priceless. Speakers & facilitators include: -Country star & four times Golden Guitar winner Gina Jeffreys -ARIA award winning Hip Hop trio Bliss N Eso -Anti Bullying campaigner & youth motivational speaker Brett Murray -Head of Hillsong Publishing, singer & songwriter, Steve McPherson -Industry Experts from Video Hits, MySpace Music, Nova, Universal Music -Sydney Kings dance group Royalty Crew & So You Think You Can Dance choreographers -The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) -Major Festival Organiser & Artist Management Select Music ...and many more! All proceeds from this premier music conference for young musicians, dancers and bands will be donated to youth music charity Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD).

Senior's Cinema: Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Venue	ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Date	Sunday 16th and Monday 17th of January
Time	11am Sunday and 1:30pm Monday
MGM's lush melodrama has been restored to rich-hued celluloid glory. Ava Gardner is the incendiary Pandora, a woman who inspires desperate passions in her suitors. Co-starring James Mason, Lewin's deliriously romantic fantasy is a Technicolor reverie in the hands of famed cinematographer Jack Cardiff (The Red Shoes). Restored print! Screening exclusively at ACMI!

Realise Your Dreams Entries Now Open
Date	23rd of April - 18th of June
Book	www.realiseyourdream.org.au
Australia's best up-and-coming creative practitioners have less than two weeks left to apply for the British Council's 2010 Realise Your Dream awards to win a rare opportunity to work with industry leaders in the UK. The 2010 Realise Your Dream entries are open to anyone working in creative fields such as visual arts, fashion, design, advertising, architecture, music, animation, digital media, performing arts, new media and computer games. Five awards are on offer to Australians in the early stages of their careers. They'll each be flown to the UK by Virgin Atlantic and receive an $8,000 NAB Cash Passport from National Australia Bank to cover their expenses.

Catherine Deveny
Venue	Trades Hall - The Meeting
Date	25th-31st March, 1st-18h April (not Mondays)
Time	7.15pm, Sundays 6.15pm
Fee	$25.00 full price, $22.00 concession, $16.00, Laugh Pack Price, $22.00, Tight arse Tuesday $22.00, Group size 8 or more
Catherine Deveny is a stand-up comedian, columnist and author who loves to up-end social conventions and expectations. Her new comedy festival show 'God is Bullshit. That's The Good News' is no exception.

At Dusk Photo Exhibition
Venue	The Fringe Bar, 106 Oxford St, Paddington
Date	March 2010
The Fringe Bar will play host to a breathtaking photo exhibition by Sydney photographer Chris Prestidge next month. At Dusk will showcase Prestidge's unique ocean photography, inspired by nature and born of a passion to share special moments of time. Set against the eclectic interiors and effortlessly cool vibe synonymous with Fringe Bar, the exhibition will feature a series of limited edition framed prints.

Magnums Butlers International Luxury Yacht Stewardess program
Date	April
Fee	€2395
Book	Magnumsbutlers.com
Josephine Ive, founder of Magnums Butlers International, states that you should come prepared to work hard as at the end of the eight day course you will be trained to a professional luxury yacht world class standard. The cost of the luxury yacht steward/ess program includes a recognised training program and accredited certificate by the Professional Yachtman's Association, introductions to agencies and interview arrangements as well as great networking opportunities with crew captains and the VIP's of the business.

The Rezende and Zwartz Project
Book	$35 + booking fee presale. Mention Chocolate to receive a discount at the door.
Brazilian born Alda Rezendes career has been a mix of all manner of music styles: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba and Pop. Now, after having shared stages with the likes of Joao Bosco, Na Ozzetti, Ze Miguel Wisnik and Monica Salmaso she presents the Rezende and Zwartz Project with double-bassist extraordinaire Jonathan Zwartz, in an evening of the sounds of Brazil.