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Barry Otto: A Romantic Obsession |
| Venue: | Sydney's Artsite Gallery |
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| Date: | '14 May - 5 June' |
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Renowned Australian actor Barry Otto will put his passion for painting on show in a new exhibition at Sydney's Artsite Gallery in Camperdown this month: A Romantic Obsession.
The exhibition, taking place 14 May - 5 June, will give art lovers a special chance to see Otto's works, which capture his love of Neo Classical and Pre-Raphaelite art. |
Flood Resilence Seminar |
| Venue: | Westin Hotel, Heritage Ballroom, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW |
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| Date: | 'Monday 16 May 2011 ' |
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| Time: | 9am-6pm |
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Many areas in Australia are prone to repeat flooding, and the recent Queensland floods have underlined the high toll of these disasters on homeowners, local communities, the insurance industry and the broader Australian community.
These events highlight the need for a national discussion about floods, including how we as a nation can prepare for them, mitigate their impact and fund the repair bill that results from floods and other natural disasters.
The Institute of Actuaries of Australia will host a one-day seminar to discuss the key issues relating to flood including Australian and international approaches to:
-flood mitigation
-insurance
-flood mapping
-national funding solutions |
Meek's Cutoff |
| Venue: | Cinema 2, ACMI: Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 12 May, 2011 ' |
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| Time: | 10.00am |
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As part of a Focus on Kelly Reichardt, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image presents the exclusive season of Meek'S Cutoff (2010), opening 2 June 2011.
Starring Michelle Williams - who gives a distinguished performance as an outspoken settler refusing to bow down to Meek - the film also includes performances by some of contemporary cinema's finest actors via Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Shirley Henderson and Bruce Greenwood. |
Count Down to 2012 in Disco Style with Bimbadgen |
| Venue: | Esca Bimbadgen |
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| Date: | '31st of December, 2011' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Fee: | $135 per person |
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| Booking: | 02 4998 4600 |
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This year, it's time to make a change and live a little! As the year winds up and the silly season begins, everyone is starting to plan how they will see in the New Year. Bimbadgen Winery's prestigious restaurant, Esca Bimbadgen, is hosting a disco themed evening where guests can boogie on down right into the wee hours of January 1st, 2012.
At 7pm, start the 70's 80's and 90's trip with delicious canapes and sparkling wine on arrival. A magnificent four course degustation feast with flare will then be served, the perfect last meal of 2011. As midnight arrives, cheese plates, and of course more sparkling wine to toast the New Year will be served. |
Privacy Awareness Week |
| Date: | '2-7 May 2011' |
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| Booking: | Privacyawarenessweek.org |
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We are asked for our personal information so often that we tend to forget that we have privacy rights. The key focus of Privacy Awareness Week 2011 is all about you: what can you do to protect your personal information and the information of others you might handle?
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Aisle Avant Garde with Sunsilk and Coles |
| Venue: | Coles Waterloo Store |
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| Date: | '10th May 2011' |
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| Time: | 10am |
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| International haircare brand Sunsilk and Australia's leading supermarket Coles, have collaborated in a special event to stage an in store fashion show using exclusively designed pieces by up-and-coming student fashion designers. The show, which will be held May 10th at Coles' Waterloo store, will include all 12 designs modelled through the aisles of the open and functioning supermarket, culminating in one student winning a $3000 student grant for the best design. |
The Organic Expo and Green Show International 2011 |
| Venue: | Hall 3: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | '6-7th of August, 2011' |
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| Time: | 10.00am-6.00pm |
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| Fee: | $18 or a 2 Day Pass $30 |
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| Booking: | Buy online and avoid the queues at the door! |
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Returning to Sydney for its 7th year, the annual Organic Expo & Green Show is back for 2011 with a bigger International flair and of course better than ever! Over 200 exhibitors are predicted to take part, representing the very best from fashion, beauty, health, food, wine, lifestyle, gardening plus much more!
Kylie Kwong and other chefs will be cooking up a storm, showing visitors how to make a delicious feast using fresh organic produce.
There's a huge variety of products from fashion, beauty, food, wine, gardening, home wares and baby products - there's something for everyone to enjoy! Celebrity guests this year include popular chef Kylie Kwong, who will take you on a journey from paddock to plate with her cooking demonstrations; gardening gurus Costa Georgiadis and Jerry Coleby-Williams; plus Beauty Chef Carla Oates who will reveal how to make your own skincare products at home using the ingredients from your fridge! |
2012 Paniyiri Greek Festival |
| Venue: | Musgrave Park & The Greek Club, Edmondstone St, South Brisbane |
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| Date: | 'Saturday May 19 & Sunday May 20, 2012' |
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| Time: | From 12noon on Saturday and 10am on Sunday |
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| Fee: | $10 Adults (13+), $2 Aged Pensioners, Children free |
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| Booking: | Paniyiri.com or 07 3844 1166 |
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| Dine al-fresco en masse, inhale the smell of the Greek BBQs, dance the Zorba into the Guinness World Record books, smash plates, soothe your inner Greek with the live sounds of the bouzouki and the lira, eat 25 honey puffs in one minute, see a film, experience traditional Greek cooking demonstrations, stomp grapes, see inside the stunning Greek Orthodox Church. |
The Electrolux Kitchen at The Queen Victoria Market Cooking School |
| Venue: | 69 Victoria Street, Melbourne. |
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| Booking: | (03) 9320 5822 |
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Another bumper year! With over 200 cooking classes annually. The Electrolux Kitchen at The Queen Victoria Market Cooking School.
Subjects range from Beginners Moroccan, to Spanish influenced Peruvian, Crab three ways, Vegetarian Organics, Wood-Fired Pizza and Rare Breed pork. There are Teens and Kids classes during all school holidays.
Winter's chefs are from leading Melbourne restaurants including Hotel Sofitel, The Commoner, Sarti, Coda, Grossi Florentino, Cecconi's and The Botanical.
See Qvm.com.au for the complete program. |
The etcc Exhibition |
| Venue: | aMBUSH Gallery: 4A James Street, Waterloo, Sydney |
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| Date: | '14th and 15th of May' |
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| Time: | 12pm-4pm |
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| Theetccexhibitionfeaturesabodyofnewworksexploringtherealitiesofcopyrightinthevisualarts.Thecreativecommunityischangingacultureisemergingallowingartiststoappropriateintegrateandremixeachotherswork.Butcoupledwiththesenotionsofinspirationandfreedomtocreateareissuesofpiracylegallicensingandartisticownership. |
The Glades Arts & Produce Markets |
| Venue: | Percy's Park, Mead St, The Glades, Byford. |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 11th September' |
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| Time: | 9am to 4pm |
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| This spring, The Glades Arts and Produce Markets are combining with the Cyclo Sportif bike race and the Hod Rod, Harley Davidson Motor Bike and Car Show to form their Spring Festival. There will be competitions for schools with great prizes and a variety of entertainment and live acts scheduled throughout the day. Don't miss out on kids activities and a variety of great food! |
Australian Perspectives: A Girl in Australia |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Saturday, 14 May 2011' |
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| Time: | 4pm |
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| The girl in this rarely-seen movie is none other than Italian superstar Claudia Cardinale, who answers a lonely hearts ad and comes to Australia to marry an Italian migrant (Alberto Sordi). Unfortunately his old-fashioned values, mired in an Italy that is long gone, clash with her more modern ways. |
Senior's Cinema: The Red Shoes |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sat 14 May - Mon 16 May' |
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| Time: | 11am or 1.30pm (Monday) |
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| Powell and Pressburger's screen classic, which tells the story of a talented dancer who is initiated into the mysteries of a touring ballet company, features sublime Technicolor cinematography by Jack Cardiff. Screens in a restored print. "Passion drives every extraordinary moment of The Red Shoes" Martin Scorsese |
Penelope |
| Date: | '15th June and 25th June' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Nicholson Museum - 15th June, 2011 6:30pm
Art Gallery NSW - 25th June, 2011 2:00pm
Mark June in your diaries for the anticipated release of award winning writer-director Ben Ferris' art film Penelope, screening at the Art Gallery of NSW and the Nicholson Museum, University of Sydney. Penelope is the first Australian-Croatian co-production and is adapted from Homer's tale of Penelope, depicting her psychological struggle as she waits twenty years for her husband to return from the Trojan War. |
Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival |
| Venue: | ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'from Friday 20 May to Sunday 22 May' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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The Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival showcases Indigenous films celebrating the depth and diversity of Indigenous culture and artists. Developed by Blackfella Films, it is the only festival in the country that is solely committed to presenting films made by and about Indigenous people and all screenings are free.
Saturday May 21:
And the River Flows On
10.30am-12pm
(ACMI - Cinema 2)
Tales from the Daly - 'Nauiyu Nambiyu' & Crookhart and the Kulinada
1.15pm-2.15pm
ACMI - Cinema 1)
Shifting Shelter 4
2.30pm-3.30pm
ACMI - Cinema 1)
Q&A with Anita Heiss
3pm-4pm
(ACMI - Studio 1)
On the Ice
Sunday May 22
4pm-5.30pm
(ACMI - Cinema 1)
Shorts Program
6pm-6.45pm
(ACMI - Cinema 1)
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International No Diet Day |
| Date: | 'Friday, May 6' |
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| The Butterfly Foundation, Australia's leading eating disorders organisation is encouraging all Australians to throw away their diets and host a morning tea or lunch. Research shows that diets don't work with most adolescents gaining weight after five years. Of greatest concern is that while not everyone who diets develops an eating disorder, nearly all eating disorder sufferers have dieted. |
Experience the ultimate Christmas in July indulgence all for a great cause, Variety |
| Venue: | Highlands |
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| Date: | 'Saturday July 30th' |
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| Time: | 8:30am - 6pm |
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| Fee: | $185 per person |
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| Booking: | 02 9819 1001 |
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The inaugural Highland Tipple day trip on Saturday July 30th will provide the ultimate day out indulging in a gourmet wine tasting luncheon. Guests can look forward to sampling the best wines of the region at the highly renowned Southern Highland Wines and Eling Forest Winery, before feasting on a gastronomic three course Christmas in July feast, created especially for the occasion.
All funds raised will go directly to Variety, the children's charity. |
Live in the Studio: True Blood: A Second Bite |
| Venue: | Studio 1: ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 30th of June' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Fee: | Full $14 Concession $11 ACMI Member $10 |
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image's popular Live in the Studio series returns to tap the veins of the latest True Blood series' after success of earlier sessions.
Hosts Emily Maguire (author), Robert Jan (Triple R Broadcaster), Helena Jankowski (prosthetics and special effects make-up artist) sink their teeth into the supernatural inhabitants of Bon Temps, Louisianna, to coincide with the fourth season in the US this June. The panel will get to the heart of the show's mythological cast of telepaths, shape-shifters, fairies, maenads, werewolves and their lovers and haters. |
Give in to temptation and feel the Chocolate Rush! |
| Venue: | Shed 4 at OpenChannel, Victoria Harbour, North Wharf Rd, Docklands. |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 13th August & Sunday 14th August' |
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| Time: | 10am to 5 pm daily |
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| Fee: | from $25 |
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| Booking: | Chocolaterush.com.au or available at the gate |
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Everyone's favourite guilty pleasure, Chocolate Rush, is back on the 13th and 14th August.
With a range of experiences designed to tickle your tastebuds and send your senses into overload. Get ready to explore a world that is rich, indulgent and sinfully delicious! |
Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 11th - Monday 13th June' |
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Alvin Quah: 2010 Masterchef Competitor: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th 10.30am - 3.30pm
Callum Hann: 2010 Masterchef Competitor: Sunday 12th and Monday 13th 10.30am - 3.30pm
TV favourite Janelle Bloom will delight audiences with her culinary performance when she hosts the main stage on Saturday 11th June. Ready Steady Cook Presenter Peter Everett, will entertain guests on Sunday 12th and Monday 13th June, playing host at the main stage. |
Kid's Flicks: Ella Enchanted |
| Date: | ' Sun 15 May' |
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| Time: | 10.30am and 1pm |
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| Blessed from birth with the 'gift' of obedience from her fairy godmother, Ella (Anne Hathaway) is compelled to do everything she's told. Hoping to break the spell that's become more of a curse, she sets off on a journey to find her godmother and encounters ogres, talking books and other magical creatures along the way. |
Hard Rock Launches Musical Instrument Donation Program For Children |
| Venue: | Hard Rock Cafe Sydney, Level 2, Harbourside, Darling Harbour or Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise, Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Cavill Avenue |
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| Date: | 'until the end of July 2011' |
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| Hard Rock Australia is proud to announce the launch of Be Instrumental - a national musical instrument donation program to make music real in the lives of disadvantaged children. New, used or unwanted musical instruments will be collected at Hard Rock Cafes in Sydney and Surfers Paradise until the end of July 2011 and then distributed through the Jimmy Little Foundation, Australian Children's Music Foundation and the Alexandria Park Community School in Sydney to children who are learning music or would like learn to play but do not have an instrument of their own. |
Dinner With Spirit |
| Venue: | The Street Restaurant: 23 Fitzroy St, St. Kilda |
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| Date: | 'Friday 1st of July' |
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| Time: | From 6pm |
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| Booking: | 03 9525 4655 |
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| Conscious Leadership will have a cosy room to our selves to wine and dine over a Higher Conversation. Indira Kennedy will be sharing my own spiritual journey with you at the start of the evening. Get to ask your spiritual questions of me as a spiritual healer and teacher, and of the group. Lively discussion and wisdom flowing as we share our answers as a group. |
The Arbor: Part of the Melbourne Writers Festival |
| Date: | 'Thursday 1 - Sunday 4 September 2011' |
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| As part of its First Look program, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents two films paying tribute to the work of late English playwright, Andrea Dunbar, with Clio Barnard's award winning debut feature, The Arbor (1-4 September), and Alan Clarke's Rita, Sue and Bob too (8-11 September). |
Hayman in the Hunter |
| Venue: | Bimbadgen Winery at 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. |
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| Date: | 'Friday 3 June to Sunday 5 June, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Bookings are essential by contacting Esca Bimbadgen on 02 4998 4666 |
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As part of the June long Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month, award-winning restaurant Esca Bimbadgen will proudly host 'Hayman in the Hunter' from Friday 3 June to Sunday 5 June, 2011. The weekend will feature superb culinary delights including a blend of local produce and exceptional wines, showcased by extraordinary talent.
All diners at Esca Bimbadgen during the event will go in the running to win a trip to Hayman for a special private dining experience prepared by Chef Bacon at the newly unveiled Fontaine. |
Sydney Writers' Festival |
| Date: | 'May 14th - 22nd' |
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| Booking: | Swf.org.au/ |
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Hachette is proud to announce that some of our very best authors will be in attendance at this year's Sydney Writers' Festival:
Ingrid Betancourt
Shamini Flint
Phillipa Fioretti
Kei Miller
Téa Obreht
Favel Parrett
David Mitchell
Kristin Cashore
Hugh Mackay |
Take 2 Markets |
| Venue: | Hawthorn Town Hall |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 26th June ' |
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| Booking: | Take2markets.com.au/ |
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Take 2 Markets is the ultimate destination for market shoppers and sellers of quality fashion clothing. Shop till you drop in beautiful indoor venues, or take a latte break to refresh in the cafe lounge!
Melbourne knows style. And Melbourne women know where to find it. This city has some of the most savvy shoppers in the world, and you will find them gathering at Take 2 Markets - Melbourne's premier women's recycled fashion events.
The June Take 2 Markets will feature fem-it® the discreet, disposal bag for your feminine hygiene products, to use at home or out and about. |
Russian Resurrection |
| Date: | '18 August until 21 September' |
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| Booking: | Russianresurrection.com |
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Russian Resurrection is the largest celebration of Russian culture within Australia and guests can once again look forward to experiencing some famed Russian hospitality and entertainment at each capital city's event.
The Festival will take place around Australia from 18 August until 21 September and in Melbourne will run from 18 to 28 August at Palace Cinema Como. |
Jersey Boys Australia |
| Venue: | Theatre Royal: 108 King Street, Sydney |
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| Time: | Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 1pm, Thursday & Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 1pm & 6pm |
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| Fee: | $165 |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 723 038 |
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2011 Miss Burlesque Australia Grand Final |
| Venue: | The Enmore Theatre |
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| Date: | '25th of June, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com.au or Missburlesquecompetition.com |
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Jazz On Film |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 3 to Saturday 9 June 2012 ' |
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| 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. |
Opal Vapour |
| Venue: | Tower Theatre, Malthouse Theatre |
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| Date: | '21st of September - 6th of October' |
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| Fee: | $25 |
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| Booking: | Malthousetheatre.com.au |
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| Opal Vapour is a new contemporary dance work that explores cleaning for purification and deep sense of belonging to a place of birth. Created across two countries - Australia and Indonesia - the performance draws on ritual elements of Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry. |
Restaurant Week set to tantalise Hunter Valley Goer's tastebuds |
| Date: | '18 June - 26 June' |
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| Booking: | Hunterwineandfood.com.au |
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| During Restaurant Week, several highly regarded restaurants will feature a series of set price grazing menus featuring local Hunter Valley produce, paired with three 50ml tastes of Hunter Valley wine. |
The Divine Miss Bette |
| Venue: | Slide Bar, 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 21 July; Friday 12 August; Friday 16 September' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Fee: | $65.00 |
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| Booking: | 02 8915 1899 |
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| ThisisyourchancetobecomeintimatelyacquaintedwithoneofthegreatestcabaretartistsofourtimewhencharismaticperformerCatherineAlcornchannelsBetteMidlertransportingyoubacktothePalaceTheatreNewYorkbr1973foracabarettributetoatimelessdiva.CatherinehasbeentrainedbytheoneandonlySteveOstrowthemanwhodiscoveredBetteMidlerandwhoownedtheContinentalBathswherehepairedBetteandBarryManilowtogethertomakehistory.CatherinehasbeentrainingwithStevesinceNovember2009inSydney. |
First Look: Suddenly, Last Summer |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'Friday 13 January - Monday 16 January 2012' |
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| Time: | 7pm and 5:30pm (Monday) |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au |
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Mania and melodrama abound the Academy Award-nominated drama, Suddenly, Last Summer, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn and Montgomery Clift, screening at ACMI in January 2012.
A grieving matron (Hepburn) manipulates a handsome psychiatrist (Clift) to lobotomise her beautiful niece (Taylor), who threatens to unearth the scandalous details of her son's life. |
The Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair |
| Venue: | Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'June 13th to 17th' |
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| Fee: | $17 |
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| Booking: | Ccraftfair.com.au |
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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. |
Rah Collective |
| Venue: | aMBUSH Gallery: 4a James St, Waterloo (Sydney) |
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| Date: | 'August 19, 20 & 21th' |
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| Time: | Friday to Sunday 12pm to 4pm |
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| Fee: | Free public event |
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| To mark their 2nd year of collective existence the Rah Collective - a group of Sydney based emerging artists - have set the stage for creative takeover. The group champions the application of a range of styles, all with individually unique practices but ultimately bought together by their distinct approach to creation. The exhibition will serve as both introduction to the collective, as well as a launch for their self-produced book. The book itself features 42 hand-picked emerging Australia artists, with full page images and interview style profiling of key artists. Rah Collectives intention is to carve its place, along with the book-featured upcoming talent, into the consciousness of the art world and public - specifically targeting galleries, libraries, and creative professionals. |
World Cinema Now Lecture-Screenings at ACMI Cinemas |
| Venue: | The Australian Centre for the Moving Image |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2011' |
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| Fee: | Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11 |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au |
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image and the Research Unit in Film Culture and Theory at Monash University presents three lecture-screenings associated with the conference World Cinema Now.
This program is curated by Adrian Martin, film critic and Associate Professor of Film and Television Studies, Monash University, and Convenor of World Cinema Now.
Whatever Gets You Through the Night: Skinflicks
4pm on Saturday the 24th of September.
Coming Attractions: Trailers as Mini-Movies
6pm on Sunday the 25th of September.
Film, Politics, Violence, Beauty Unclassified 18+
Monday the 26th Sep 2011, 7pm |
Peter Morrissey and Dr Rey show |
| Venue: | Sydney's Town Hall |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 23 August' |
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| Time: | 5:30pm |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com.au/fashionfestival |
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Tickets are now on sale for one of the hottest shows on the MBFF Sydney runway. Featuring the stylish yet affordable designs of Man & Woman by Peter Morrissey and the sexy burlesque stylesof Dr Rey Shapewear, this is one show not to miss.
Peter Morrissey's fashionable friends will show their support for one of Australia's most recognisable fashion designers including Lara Bingle, Daniel Macpherson, Melissa Hoyer, Didier Cohen and 2011 winners of the Amazing Race, Nathan Joliffe and Tyler Atkins.
At Sydney's Town Hall, both labels will continue their support for a healthy body image, following on from last year's catwalk debut. Man & Woman by Peter Morrissey will see healthy models of all sizes proudly wearing designs from the latest collection whilst Dr Rey Shapewear is excited to see renowned plus size model Robyn Lawley, the first ever plus size model in Vogue Australia and recent cover model for Vogue Italia, strutting her stuff down the runway. |
Asia Pacific Screen Awards Winners Circle |
| Venue: | ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square |
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| Date: | '11th - 18th of December, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au |
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From 11 to 18 December, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents the Asia Pacific Screen Awards Winners Circle, showcasing a selection of feature films from the winners and nominees of the 2011 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Hello! Mr Tree (Hello! Shu xian sheng), unclassified 18+
Sunday 11th of December 2011, 7.15pm, ACMI Cinemas
Bleak Night (Pasuggun), unclassified 18+
Mon 12th of December 2011, 7pm, ACMI Cinemas
Fri 16th of December 2011, 7pm, ACMI Cinemas
The Ugly Duckling (Gadkiy utyonok), unclassified 15+
Sat 17th of December 2011, 7pm, ACMI Cinemas
Buta, unclassified 15+
Sun 18 Dec 2011, 3.30pm, ACMI Cinemas |
Dilmah's Real High Tea Challenge |
| Venue: | For details including full criteria and prize package please visit: Realhightea.com.au |
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| Date: | 'Entries for the Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge are now open and will close on the 6th of August 2012. ' |
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Dilmah's Real High Tea Challenge gives passionate foodies and bartenders the chance to really branch out creatively, reinventing the concept of high tea with refreshing and unique recipes and mixology.
Regional heats of the competition will take place at TAFE institutes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. The top entry will be selected at each regional event before an overall winner is announced at the exclusive Dilmah Real High Tea Charitea event in Sydney on 12 September 2012. |
Adore Beauty VIP Christmas Shopping Night |
| Date: | 'Wednesday 7 December - Thursday 8 December' |
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| Time: | From 5pm |
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| Booking: | Adorebeauty.com.au/vip-christmas-shopping-night |
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| There will be special offers from: Benefit Cosmetics, L'Occitane, Alpha-H, BECCA, Antipodes, Burt's Bees, Thalgo, MOR, love + toast, Clarins, Laura Mercier, OPI, Biotherm, O&M, Guinot, Lancome, Apivita, Jane Iredale, KEVIN.MURPHY and across all fragrance gift sets. |
Antenna Documentary Festival 2012 |
| Venue: | Dendy Newtown, Dendy Opera Quays, The State Library of NSW and The Art Gallery of NSW |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th October, 2012' |
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| Booking: | Antennafestival.org |
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| Antenna Documentary Festival today announced highlights of the 2012 programme to include a quality line-up of 30 feature length documentaries originating from over 15 different countries. Returning for its second year, the festival will take place in Sydney from 10th to 14th October and host 15 Australian premieres and 12 Sydney premieres. |
Poets Corner |
| Venue: | Sebel Pier One Sydney (11 Hickson Road, the Rocks) |
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| Date: | 'Friday September 2nd' |
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Poets Corner is a spin off from the Poems on Pillows initiative which drew terrific media attention earlier this year. Poets Corner is a poetry installation in the foyer of the Sebel Pier One Sydney as a partnership between the hotel and Australian Poetry. It will remain in the foyer for two months from September 2nd, as a precursor to National Poetry Week (Sept 5-12) in order to raise the profile of Australian poets and poetry. The partnership also aims to offer ongoing opportunities for poets in 2011 and beyond.
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ACMI presents Focus on Raj Kapoor |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | '17th of February to 14th of March' |
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| From 17 February to 14 March 2012, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents Focus on Raj Kapoor, a spotlight on the late actor, director and producer who revolutionised Indian cinema. |
August Night - 180 in 360 |
| Venue: | Meat Market, 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'August 20th' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| Guest artists have 3 mins each to go head to head with their new ideas for a festive night of experimental fun. |
First Look: My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done |
| Date: | 'Friday 19th of August - Monday 22nd of August' |
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| Time: | Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7pm Sunday (5:30pm) |
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| A suburban homicide is the backdrop for this delightfully loopy drama, featuring David Lynch as Executive Producer. With a brilliant cast of cult actors, Herzog plays the drama straight but leaves room for the surreal, proving that under his direction even a standard cop drama can blossom into an off-kilter tale. |
Tetsuya Mizuguchi |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '20 and 21 September 2012' |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au |
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) today announced that acclaimed videogame designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi will visit Australia in September. The creator of popular titles Child of Eden, Rez and Space Channel 5 will visit ACMI for the Game Masters exhibition and to participate in public programs.
Tetsuya Mizuguchi will visit ACMI on 20 and 21 September 2012. The Game Masters exhibition is open at ACMI until 28 October 2012. |
Australia's Got Talent Sensation Adam Hynes Joins Justice Crew on Tour |
| Date: | 'Friday 19th August -Saturday 17th September' |
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Friday 19th August - Campbelltown, Campbelltown RSL
Saturday 20th August - Mt Pritchard, Mounties
Friday 26th August - Melbourne, The Palms @ Crown Casino
Saturday 27th August - Melbourne, The Palms @ Crown Casino (Matinee & Evening Show Available)
Friday 2nd September - Doyalson, Doyalson RSL
Saturday 3rd September - Penrith, Penrith Panthers RSL
Friday 9th September - Castle Hill, Castle Hill RSL
Saturday 10th September - Canberra, Southern Cross Club
Thursday 15th September - Caloundra, Caloundra RSL
Friday 16th September - Caloundra, Caloundra RSL
Saturday 17th September - Brisbane, North Leagues Club |
2011 Lavazza Italian Film Festival |
| Date: | '14 September until 5 October' |
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| Booking: | Italianfilmfestival.com.au |
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The oh so seductive charms of Italy are set to beguile us once again, when Palace presents the 12th annual Lavazza Italian Film Festival which in Melbourne will take place from 14 September until 5 October at Palace Cinema Como, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Westgarth and Kino Cinemas.
Proudly sponsored by Lavazza, who have been delighting coffee aficionados for over a century, Palace Cinemas will be screening over 1000 sessions across five cities, creating the biggest Italian Film Festival in the world, outside Italy!
The 2011 Lavazza Italian Film Festival will screen at over a dozen Palace locations on the following dates: Melbourne (14 Sept - 5 Oct), Sydney (15 Sept - 5 Oct), Brisbane (5 - 23 Oct), Adelaide (12 - 26 Oct) and Perth (13 - 26 Oct). |
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