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Alannah Hill Sale |
| Venue: | This sale is occuring throughout Alannah Hill boutiques nationwide and online. |
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| Date: | 'From Thursday January 19th - Sunday January 22nd, 2012' |
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| Booking: | Shop.alannahhill.com.au |
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Alannah will be offering 20% off ALL items, with an additional 20% of ALL sale items!
The promotional code "sale20" must be entered at the checkout at the online store. |
Taste of Sydney |
| Date: | '8-11th March' |
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| Fee: | $30 at the door |
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| Booking: | Tasteofsydney.com.au or call Ticketek on 132 849 |
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| The countdown is on to Sydney's most anticipated pop-up restaurant festival, Taste of Sydney. From the 8-11th March, the Brazilian Fields in Centennial Parklands will once again be transformed into an alfresco dining extravaganza, featuring a whole host of interactive features designed to educate and entertain festival-goers. |
Salsa Australia Day Eve |
| Venue: | Shelbourne Hotel: Cnr Market and Sussex St, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 25th of January, 2012' |
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| Time: | 8pm to 3am |
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| Fee: | $10 at the door |
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Two levels for your enjoyment in the heart of the city and the steps of Darling Harbour.
Top Floor: The Salsa Room: Dance to early hours of the morning with popular Latino
DJs Vicco El Sonero and Dwight Escobar to the best tunes of Salsa, Bachata & Merengue.
Ground Floor: House, the best commercial & hits of the decade, R&B Old School, Reggaeton and much more with Latino star DJ DANTE RIVERA |
1st Friday Dance Club. |
| Venue: | Queensbridge Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Friday 6th July' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Melburnian's have the chance to dance away the winter chill when the City of Melbourne presents a free public dance program in Queensbridge Square as part of the 1st Friday Dance Club.
Melbourne based dance extravaganza The Salsa Foundation will encourage Melburnians to let loose with their best salsa moves on Friday 6 July. |
Creature: a shapeshifting journey into a Butoh wonderland. |
| Venue: | Theatre Works: 14 Acland Street, St Kilda. |
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| Date: | '14 - 17 September 2011' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| Fee: | $27 Full, $22 Concession, $20 Group 10+ |
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| Booking: | 9534 3388 or online at Theatreworks.org.au |
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Here In Spirit |
| Venue: | Robin Gibson Gallery: 278 Liberpool St, Darlinghurst NSW |
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| Date: | '20th of August - 14th of September, 2011' |
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| Here in Spirit is a group exhibition featuring the works of four prominent Australian artists whose estates are represented by the gallery. Near contemporaries, yet with completely divergent and original approaches to their work, these artists all made invaluable contributions to Australian art. |
Rainbow City Gaze Exhibition |
| Venue: | L4NE FOUR, The Galeries 500 George Street Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Now until the end of January 2012' |
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| aMBUSH Gallery and L4NE FOUR at The Galeries proudly present Rainbow City Gaze by Anthony Lister - an ambitious large scale three dimensional public art installation on exhibition now in the heart of Sydney's CBD. |
Bayside Film Festival |
| Venue: | Palace Brighton Bay Cinema |
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| Date: | '25th to 28th July' |
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| Booking: | Baysidefilmfestival.com.au |
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With its dynamic, life-affirming selection of short films and documentaries from Australia and abroad, the 9th annual Bayside Film Festival is guaranteed to banish those winter blues!
Renowned for showcasing the talent of young and emerging filmmakers, and helmed by Amadeo Marquez-Perez in his fourth year as Artistic Director, the 2012 Festival runs from 25 to 28 July at Palace Brighton Bay Cinemas and will explore the theme of transition as experienced through a range of compelling and ultimately uplifting stories of people dealing with life's challenges.
For our opening night, we are proud to present the Australian premiere of Autumn Gold, a stirring feature-length documentary from Germany that profiles five international athletes as they prepare to participate in the Track and Field World Championships. But these are no ordinary athletes. Aged between 80 and 100 years, this inspiring group refuse to yield to the limitations of their physical years and approach the fulfilment of their sporting dreams with the zest of teenagers. |
ArtPlay |
| Venue: | Melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay |
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Leap into spring and discover interactive exhibitions, art workshops, theatre installations, dancing and live performances at the City of Melbourne's ArtPlay starting 1 September 2011.
Come and be part of the Big Draw, an international initiative that encourages children to gather together to invent and communicate through drawing on 10 and 11 September. The free event will have plenty of artists on hand to guide and inspire, as well as lots of different activities and professional drawing materials.
There's something for everyone, including the little ones, at This [Baby] Life from 13 to 16 October. In a beautiful show for babies aged four months to18 months, families can participate in the experience of being part of the performance space as they interact with performers.
Lego lovers can take part in re-imagining a sustainable Melbourne at Green City of the Future on 19 and 20 November. Using 1,000 Lego base plates and 500kg of Lego bricks, children and families have the opportunity to imagine and create their very own dream city. |
Downtown by Rosie Dennis |
| Venue: | North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 20th of August' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Evolving over five consecutive nights, Downtown is a cumulative performance and reflection on experiences of community, connectedness and belonging. Dennis recounts the stories and anecdotes collected from the streets of our very own city, building each night by 5 minutes towards the final full-length performance of a tailor-made, Melbourne edition of Downtown. |
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Kit at Myer Melbourne Friday 6th July, 12-8pm
Kit at Myer Chadstone, Saturday 7th July, 11-4pm
Kit at Myer Doncaster, Sunday 8th July, 12-4pm |
Latin Fiesta: NSW Bachata Championship |
| Venue: | Petersham RSL: 7 Regent St. Petersham NSW
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| Date: | '21st and 22nd of October' |
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| Booking: | 02 9560 8355 |
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Dance the night away with a mix of Salsa, Merengue and Bachata as we witness some of the hottest dancers in NSW heat up the dance floor with their killer moves for the title of NSW Bachata Champion 2011 and the right to represent NSW at the 4th Annual Bachata Championship on the 21st and 22nd of October.
Four hot Latin DJs will keep you in the dance floor till early hours of the morning, DJ WillieSabor, DJ Vicco el Sonero, DJ AV el Cubano and DJ Carlos el Rumbero. A complimentary Bachata class from 8 to 9pm with Juan Ruiz from Tropical Soul Dance plus some exciti ng door prizes. |
Peter Morrissey MBFFS |
| Venue: | Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 23 August' |
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| Fashion designer Peter Morrissey returns to the runway of the Mercedes Benz Sydney Fashion Festival with his Man and Woman by Peter Morrissey label for the second year in a row after his long awaited return last year. |
Lancôme Welcomes Internet Superstar Michelle Phan to Australia |
| Date: | '2nd and 3rd of August, 2012' |
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| Booking: | Facebook.com/#!/LancomeAus |
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Sydney City Myer on 2nd of August 2012
Melbourne Mural Hall on 3rd of August 2012
Lancome Australia and Myer invite you into Michelle's world to discover, learn and even meet the number one online beauty personality. Myer General Manager - Cosmetics Liz Webster remarks, "We are thrilled to have internationally renowned beauty blogger, Michelle Phan, at Myer for two exclusive in store appearances. Millions of women around the world look to Michelle for tips and inspiration; she's one of the most influential people in the beauty industry today. It will certainly be an unforgettable customer experience." |
2011 Yarra Valley Grape Run |
| Venue: | Yarra Valley |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 3 September 2011' |
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| Time: | 10:00am |
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The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria's most beautiful and best known wine and tourist areas and here'ss your chance to take to the road and experience it running or walking with spectacular views of the valley and the Yarra Ranges.
Following in the tradition of the Yarrra Valley Grape Run course alternating the direction of the run each year, in 2011 the 13km run will start in front of the Yarra Glen Hotel and finish in Healesville. The 5km course will start in TarraWarra Estate and finish in Healesville. All events start at 10am.
After the run you can take the rest of the weekend to enjoy all that the Yarra Valley has to offer. |
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. |
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| Date: | 'from Friday 18th May to Sunday 27th May' |
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| Time: | 9am to 5pm |
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| Fee: | Parking is FREE |
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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. |
MAN-DATE |
| Venue: | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Russell Strong Auditorium (via the Hospital Main Foyer) |
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| Date: | 'Thursday June 7th 2012' |
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| Time: | 9.30am to 11.30am |
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This Thursday Triple M's Marto will lead a brave contingent of men on a MAN-DATE - they will take time out to have a health check, and quite possibly save their lives. He will be joined by his co-host on The Grill Team Pete Timbs along with Sam Scott Young, Dick Johnson, Ian Haug from Powderfinger, celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue, Dead Set Legends announcers Dobbo and Ben Ikin along with Australia's richest man, Clive Palmer.
This group of men, all famous in their respective fields, will be joined by 20 Triple M listeners on a morning of health spot checks covering Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Skin Check and the Blood Test that covers everything including Prostate Cancer. Media are invited to attend at any time during the health check! |
Herald Sun Home Show 2012 |
| Venue: | Melbourne Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th August' |
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| Booking: | Melbournehomeshow.com.au. |
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For all those building and renovating their home, the Herald Sun home Show is an event not to miss this August! Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year marks a special milestone.
Find over 300 exhibitors with the latest products and services for building, renovating, kitchens, bathrooms, home interiors and outdoor living at the Herald Sun home Show, taking place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 August.
Don't miss the 40 giveaways in 40 days celebration on our Facebook page - simply 'Like' the page to see the daily giveaway.
To find out the latest show information and buy tickets online, visit melbournehomeshow.com.au.
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Sally Lloyd Jones in Australia |
| Date: | 'Wednesday 24 August' |
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Sally is the author of The New York Times Notable book How To Be a Baby, By Me, The Big Sister and the sequel How to Get Married, By Me, The Bride, the hilarious light-hearted guides to life by a little girl who knows "everything"
Sally Lloyd-Jones Story Time Session at Lindfield Book Shop
10 am - 10.30 am
352 Pacific Highway Lindfield NSW 2070
Sally Lloyd-Jones at Green Square Library
11 am - 12 pm
100 Joynton Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Sally Lloyd-Jones at Leichhardt Library
2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
The Forum, Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Sally Lloyd-Jones at Gleebooks Dulwich Hill
4 pm - 5 pm
536 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 |
Melbourne International Animation Festival |
| Venue: | ACMI Cinemas, Australian Center for the Moving Image, Federation Square |
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| Date: | '17th - 24th of June' |
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| Fee: | Single Sessions: $15/$12 |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au/ticketing.htm |
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Shaun's Kick Ass Party |
| Venue: | Luna Park in St Kilda |
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| Date: | 'Friday, June 15th' |
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| Fee: | Proceeds from the night will contribute towards the completion of Shaun's book, as well as raising money for HeartKids Victoria. |
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| Booking: | Eventix.com.au |
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Just two days after announcing 'Shaun's Kick Ass Party', an event that would fulfil one of his final wishes, seventeen-year-old Melbourne boy Shaun Miller sadly passed away on Saturday, May 26th.
And in the determined spirit of which the brave young teenager with a passion for comedy lived his short life, the event organisers, along with Shaun's father, Cameron have announced that the party will go ahead on Friday, June 15th.
At 'Shaun's Kick Ass Party', the cream of an Australian comedy community known as The 'Hood will come together under the one roof for the very special event that will celebrate the young and brave life of Shaun, fulfilling one of his remaining wishes to throw a 'kick-ass' party to raise awareness for HeartKids Victoria. |
Elizabeth almost by chance a woman, by Dario Fo |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse |
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| Date: | '26th of May - 24th of June' |
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| Fee: | $49.00 |
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| Booking: | Queenslandtheatre.com.au |
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| 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' |
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| 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. |
Fiona O'Loughlin |
| Venue: | Sydney Comedy Store |
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| Date: | 'Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July' |
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| Time: | 7:00pm |
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| Booking: | Comedystore.com.au |
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Circus Specialty and Act Development Workshop |
| Venue: | National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA): 41 Green Street, Prahran, Victoria |
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| Date: | 'Runs 9th-13th of July' |
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| Fee: | $500 |
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| 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. |
Miss Earth Pageant of 2011 |
| Venue: | Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok. |
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| Date: | 'December 3, 2011' |
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Busy and Single wants to hear your story |
| Venue: | Busyandsingle.com/blog.html |
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Busy and Single will be holding its first event in October. We hope you enjoy meeting new people and making more friends.
Busy and Single want to hear about your experiences. Anyone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and is happy to share their experiences about the lighter side of dating, we would love to hear from you. Put pen to paper and write up anything up to 1000 words. All entries will be viewed by or panel of experts (???) over a glass of wine. The winner will be published on the Busy and Single on line blog and also receive tickets to our 'How to avoid the Psychopath and other practical dating tips' to be held at Lizottes on November 19. |
The Dollhouse |
| Venue: | Fortyfivedownstairs: 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '14th - 25th of September, 2011' |
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| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 4pm. No Show Monday |
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| Fee: | $40 |
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| Booking: | MelbourneFringe.com.au |
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The Dollhouse is a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, masterfully transposed by director Daniel Schlusser (Peer Gynt, Life is a Dream) to contemporary domestic horror.
Directed by Daniel Schlusser, designed by Jeminah Reidy, costumes by Tiffany Abbott, lighting by Kimberly Kwa, sound by Martin Kay, produced by Sarah Ernst. With Nikki Shiels, Kade Greenland, Edwina Wren and Josh Price. |
Star Voyager: Exploring Space on Screen |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '22 September 2011 - 29 January 2012' |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au/media-star-voyager.htm |
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Chain Mail: True Self exhibition at Melbourne's GPO |
| Venue: | Melbourne's GPO, Level 1 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 31st May - Sunday 24th June' |
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| Time: | General Trading Hours |
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| Fee: | Free |
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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. |
The 3 Sicilian Ringmasters! |
| Venue: | Mister Bianco Restaurant: 285 High Street Kew |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 19th June 2012' |
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| Fee: | $105 |
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| Booking: | 98536929 |
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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. |
Floral Tutorial with International Celebrity Jeff Leatham |
| Venue: | Myer Melborune, Cosmetic Department, Ground Floor |
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| Date: | 'Friday 28th October' |
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| Time: | Between 4pm and 6pm |
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Waterford Crystal is celebrating its place in fashion and relationship with flora by introducing Waterford Fleurology Crystal Vases. To celebrate this launch, Jeff Leatham, Waterford Crystal Ambassador, international television celebrity, floral artist and designer to the starts will have a single in-store appearance holding a floral tutorial while creating a masterpiece in Myer Melbourne on Friday 28th October between 4pm and 6pm.
Jeff has also been named as exclusive creative floral designer for the Myer Marquee during the 2011 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Jeff will create his floral installations for the Myer Marquee and will be in attendance at Flemington on Derby, Cup and Oaks Day. |
Witness |
| Venue: | Studio 2, 78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane |
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| Date: | '20th of July' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Booking: | Queenslandtheatre.com.au |
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| Witness Relocation combines dance and theatre with the energy of a rock show, exploding contemporary culture into intensely physical, outrageous, poetic, and sometimes brutal performances in order to question the assumptions of the modern day experience. As part of QTC's GreenHouse program, in association with contemporary arts company Tashmadada, 14 participants have had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in a two-week workshop with Dan Safer and Kaz Phillips Safer from New York's Witness Relocation. |
All Well & Good |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi, QLD |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 24 September' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | Eumundimarkets.com.au |
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Held on site at The Original Eumundi Markets, All Well & Good is a special health and wellness oriented market day - a day of education and healthy pampering celebrating healthy foods, products, therapies and lifestyle choices.
All Well & Good is a FREE event - featuring free yoga and tai chi workshops, as well as demonstrations in everything from dance, Zumba, Karate Budokan, ZenThai Shiatsu and chess, to laughter therapy and the power of hugs with The Hug Patrol.
There will also be a Market Chef kitchen for cooking demos highlighting food that's good for your soul. It will be a chance to learn more about the slow food movement, bush foods and organics from some of the most passionate chefs and foodies on the Coast. |
Seniors Cinema: Made In Dagenham |
| Date: | '27th of August - 5th of September, 2011' |
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Live In The Studio: Men Behaving Badly |
| Date: | '25th of August, 2011' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Live in the Studio returns with a session dedicated to the Y chromosome. Join writer Catherine Deveny, cultural critic Mel Campbell, comedian Daniel Burt and editor Tim Hunter as they discuss our favourite and not-so-favourite male television characters. |
Love Summit |
| Venue: | Citigate Central, Sydney, |
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| Date: | '11th of November, 2011' |
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| Booking: | LoveSummit.net |
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The Love Summit is designed to have a major impact on Sydney, with the intention to begin a ripple effect that will cover the planet with similar events. Megan Zentgraf, mother and consultant of the event says her vision is nothing less than to start a love revolution to counteract the world of greed, fear, and unconsciousness.
Love Summit has expert speakers from diverse disciplines, such as:
Sri Guru Shakti Durga: Mother, wife & former successful barrister now teacher and healer
Mark Bunn: Author of Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health and former AFL football player
Michelle Richmond: Self-healed early stages breast cancer who now empowers others to heal from the inside out
Bruce Sullivan: A highly entertaining relationships expert who has been married for 25 years
Maggie Hamilton: Writer, publisher, speaker and media commentator |
Women on Boards |
| Venue: | Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney |
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| Date: | '10th of August - 23rd August' |
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| Fee: | From $99 |
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| Booking: | Thinkwomen.com.au |
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Women on Boards has provided a substantial discount for our ThinkWomen lunch and breakfast series in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. A flyer is attached. The new prices are excellent value for money.
The ThinkWomen lunch and workshop series was created by Women on Boards to help men and women at all career stages understand the business case for improving gender diversity and learn 'how to strategies' that will empower women to better negotiate workplaces and achieve senior roles. |
Tomorrows Nostalgia - King of Nothing |
| Venue: | aMBUSH Gallery, 4a James St, Waterloo (Sydney) |
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| Date: | '28th - 30th of October, 2011' |
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| Time: | 12pm to 4pm |
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| Fee: | ree public event |
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Awen Hair VIP Indulgence Day |
| Venue: | Awen Hair Designs, Mortdale |
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| Date: | 'October 29th 2011' |
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| Time: | 9am to 5pm |
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| Booking: | Butlerinthebuff.com.au |
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After being hounded by their clients who missed out last year, Awen Hair design of Mortdale has had to set up another VIP indulgence day, But what has made this event so popular?
On Saturday October 29th 2011 the clients of Awen Hair design will be treated to a day of pampering, including blow dries, a makeup artist, mini manicures, mini pedicures, cocktail slushies, finger food and champagne but while relaxing they will be served by the semi-naked Butlers from the international company Butlers in the Buff wearing nothing but the signature outfit of collar, bow tie and bottom revealing apron! |
Rally Drivers Signing:Loeb, Mikko Hirvonen, Jari-Matti Latvala, brothers Petter and Henning Solberg and Matthew Wilson |
| Venue: | Pitt Street Mall, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Fathers Day, 4th of September, 2011' |
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| Time: | from 12 midday |
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Loeb, Mikko Hirvonen, Jari-Matti Latvala, brothers Petter and Henning Solberg and Matthew Wilson will sign autographs from 12 midday in the city's Pitt Street Mall, near the corner of Market Street.
The "superstars of gravel grand prix" are on their way to contest Rally Australia, round 10 of the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), on the Coffs Coast on 8-11 September. |
BrightSide |
| Date: | '14th - 19th February' |
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| Time: | 12-4pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Launching on Valentine's Day (6pm-10pm), the exhibition is an insight to the world of artist BrightSide (Katie Bright) and will showcase works that are screen printed onto mirrors, lighting installations and live performance. |
Alternations, Distrubances and Rips |
| Date: | 'Thursday 15 December - Sunday 19 December' |
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| Time: | 12-4pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| 'Collage' originally a French word, derived from the word coller, meaning 'to paste' is an art form very much reflective of our omnipresent consumer culture and a compelling medium in the contemporary art practice that seeks to interrogate it. |
Ottoman Delights Cooking Classes |
| Venue: | 81 Brighton Road Elwood, Victoria |
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| Date: | 'EVERY weekend' |
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| Time: | Saturday's: 10.30 & 1.00 or Sunday: 10.30 |
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| Fee: | Two Hour classes: $59 include Turkish food tastings, wine, traditional Turkish tea, take-home recipes and goodie bags |
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| Booking: | 03 9531 7733 |
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July: Mezze and Wine matching
Learn how to make your own Turkish style Mezze paired with wine
Learn how to make fresh soups, stuffed mushrooms, dips and fresh salads
August: Desserts
Learn how to make your own delicious desserts from scratch
Learn how to make Finger baklava, Turkish delight and Chocolate Pizza
September: Pizza - from the wood fired oven
Lezzet finalist in 'Top Pizza makers' Melbourne Food & Wine Show
Learn how to make your own pizzas at home and how to use the wood oven or your regular oven
Make your own dough
Learn about toppings, spices and pizza making techniques
October: Vegetarian Food and Dips
Learn how to make your own delicious vegetarian dishes and entree items
Stuffed Mushrooms, classic Mediterranean dips, Stuffed eggplants, zucchini fritters, and stuffed flowers, truffle bechamel sauce and Pita bread
November: Slow Cooked Meals
Learn how to master the art of Slow-cooked meals and braising
Cook hearty dishes such as stews, shanks and vegetables
Learn how to make Lezzet's famous, slow-cooked Anatolian lamb shoulder |
A Huge 3D Pirates of the Caribbean Installation |
| Venue: | Melbourne Central, 211 Latrobe Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 5th of November, 2011' |
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| Time: | 10am - 3pm |
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| Crowds will be encouraged to stop by and interact with the 3D illusion, have a photo taken with the installation and go into the running to win one of 3 45easy GPS systems worth $200 each! |
Of Paupers and Gentlemen: Charles Dickens On Film |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Monday 20th August to Wednesday 22nd August 2012' |
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| Fee: | Full $30 |
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| Booking: | Acmi.net.au/dickens |
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents five films over three days in a collection titled Of Paupers and Gentlemen: Charles
Dickens On Film. Bringing together a selection of films adapted from some of Dickens' most iconic books, this program is part of Melbourne
Celebrates Dickens, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth. |
Optus One80Project Voting |
| Venue: | One80project.com.au |
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| Date: | 'January 24th - March 4th, 2012' |
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| The OPTUS ONE80PROJECT is an opportunity for aspiring TV makers to turn their ideas into a big shot at the small screen. From a long list of high calibre entries the Top 10 finalists, as selected by representatives from Optus and MTV. |
2012 February Home & Giving Fair |
| Venue: | Sydney Showground, Homebush |
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| Date: | '25th - 28th of February ' |
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| Booking: | Homeandgiving.com |
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Discover exciting new products and trends
Meet with exhibitors from around Australia and hear about their business stories
Relax at Club Bazaar or get a quick massage at the Recharge Lounge - all gold coin donations will be donated to CanTeen.
Plan ahead - with the online interactive planner you can create a list of must-see exhibitors and download a map showing where they will be located, which you can print out and bring to the Fair as a handy reference. |
Kids' Flicks: NY Export: Opus Jazz |
| Date: | 'Sunday 4th of September, 2011' |
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| Time: | 10:30am and 1pm |
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| Shot on location around New York City, Jerome Robbins' 1958 'ballet in sneakers' is brought to brilliant life on the big screen by New York City Ballet dancers. Dressed in regular clothes rather than costumes and sneakers instead of toe shoes, the dancers bristle with raw, youthful emotion. |
The Norton Street Italian Festa |
| Venue: | Pioneers Park on Norton Street in Leichhardt |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 30 October, 2011' |
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| The Norton Street Italian Festa on Sunday, 30 October will include a fashion parade showcasing an exciting collection of the latest outfits and accessories for Spring /Summer 2011-12 now available from Inner West boutiques. The fashion parade will be held at 3.00pm in Pioneers Park on Norton Street in Leichhardt at the replica of Marostica Castle that will be specially built for the Festa. |
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