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Persian International Film Festival |
| Venue: | Dendy Cinema, Opera Quays |
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| Date: | '23rd to 26th February 2012' |
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| Fee: | $23.50 adults, $21 concession (excluding opening and closing nights) |
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| Booking: | Dendy.com.au or Persianfilmfestival.com |
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The Festival will showcase the rich diversity of filmmaking currently flourishing across Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan and attracting international recognition.
The Festival's four day program includes six feature films and a number of shorts, many Australian premieres and covering a range of genres from the deeply dramatic to quirky comedy. |
Toumani Diabate |
| Venue: | State Theatre, Arts Centre |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 20th of October, 2011' |
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| Booking: | 1300 182 183 or MelbourneFestival.com.au |
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| One of the world's most breathtaking musical talents Toumani Diabate is coming to Australia this October for the Melbourne Festival, performing his stunningly beautiful album Made Variations, his first solo album in over twenty years, alongside works with a three piece band. |
What's On at ACMI |
| Date: | '21st - 27th of December, 2011' |
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey PG
Tuesday 27 December - Sunday 8 January
Does the name Kevin Clash mean anything to you? No? How about the name Elmo? From humble beginnings to one of the most well known puppeteers of his generation, Clash is the voice, mind and heart of our favourite red, furry Sesame Street buddy.
Fantastic Journeys: Space on Film, Mars
Tuesday 27 December - Sunday 22 January
Geoff Marslett's playful animated hipster space odyssey tracks the space race between an international team of astronauts who are pitted against an unlikely trio of deadpan slackers.
Kid's Flicks: Santa's Apprentice
Until Saturday 24th of December
Seven-year-old Nicholas struggles with the ups and downs of becoming the next Santa Claus. Of course, he wants to be the best Santa there ever was but it's a big responsibility and the transition won't be smooth. Thanks to his mentors, Santa and Waldorf, however, Nicholas learns the true meaning of Christmas. |
John Clarke Meet and Greet |
| Venue: | ABC Shop: 350 Bourke Street, Melbourne. |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 15th December' |
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| Time: | 12.30pm - 1.10pm |
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| John Clarke will be available to sign copies of the DVD Live from Canberra, a collection of interviews from the Clarke and Dawe segment aired on ABC1s 7.30 Report between September 2010 and September 2011. |
Mascara Amnesty! |
| Venue: | Gorgeous Cosmetics |
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| Date: | 'August 13th-26th ' |
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We are inviting customers to trade in their current or old mascara and receive 50% off a Le Noire Gel Mascara or Glamalash Volumising Mascara!
All online purchases of Mascara also receive 50% off during this promotion.
Conditions apply. |
Annoucing the Sixth Calibre Prize |
| Date: | 'Entries close 1st of December, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Australianbookreview.com.au/prizes/calibre-prize |
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Australian Book Review (ABR) seeks entries for the sixth Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay, the nation's premier award for an original essay and one of the world's most lucrative essay competitions.
First Prize: $7000
Second Prize: $2000
Third Prize: $1000 |
Moomba Festival |
| Venue: | Moomba Festival site at Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr |
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| Date: | '9th - 12th of March' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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From Friday 9 to Monday 12 March, headliners, Josh Pyke and The Panics will be joined by some of Melbourne and Australia's leading artists to perform over 40 hours of free concerts at Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr. The music program promises something for everyone; from established bands and solo artists to emerging talent, silent discos, DJs, marching bands and buskers.
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12th annual Lavazza Italian Film Festival |
| Date: | '14th of September - 26th of October, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Italianfilmfestival.com.au |
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Maggio will officially open the Festival in Melbourne on 14 September and Sydney on 15 September and will also introduce select screenings of her latest film, Martino's Summer, a sensitive coming of age drama, which screens as part of this year's event. This gorgeous young actor will certainly bring an air of 'la dolce vita' to what already promises to be the most exciting season in the Festival's history!
Melbourne (14 Sept - 5 Oct)
Sydney (15 Sept - 5 Oct)
Brisbane (5 - 23 Oct)
Adelaide (12 - 30 Oct)
Perth (13 - 26 Oct) |
Mission to Lars |
| Venue: | Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace Theatre: 380 Military Road, Cremorne, NSW |
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| Date: | '29th of August, 2012' |
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| Time: | 6:30pm |
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| Booking: | Orpheum.com.au and (02 9908 4395) |
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On 29th August, The Fragile X Association of Australia (FXAA) will present a special screening of Mission to Lars, an uplifting feature film about Tom Spicer, a man with Fragile X who, with thehelp of his siblings, goes on a road trip across America to find his hero, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Fragile X is the leading cause of intellectual disability and the most common single gene cause of autism.
All Tom has ever wanted to do is to meet Lars. After 20 years of persistently asking his journalist sister, Kate, when he was going to meet his heavy metal hero, she finally cracked. Mission to Lars is a film that looks beyond disability, and uncovers the soul of a very cool guy. |
Solo Exhibition: Ride the Wind |
| Venue: | The Gallery Eumundi, Gridley Street, Eumundi. |
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| Date: | '7 September - 16 October' |
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| Booking: | 07 5442 8365 |
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Brisbane based artist and part time Sunshine Coast resident Des Rolph has been swept away for the last year working on her new exhibition Ride the Wind. In the past her distinctive style has been driven by strong Australian outback landscapes, softened by ethereal spiritual human and animal forms and min min lights, interspersed with works showing strong women and fragile girls at one with the landscape.
The force of the wind has taken Des Rolph to a new level in her work. This collection marks a significant moment in her career. The work is fresh and speaks of hope, healing and rebirthing for the earth and humanity. A beautiful and refreshing exhibition not to be missed. |
The Burlesque Ball |
| Venue: | The Ruby Revue Sydney |
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| Booking: | Burlesqueball.com |
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Get a crack on tickets are selling like hotcakes for our 2011 tour to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Fremantle
Starring:
Catherine D'Lish (Seattle)
MC Tigger! (New York)
Melody Mangler (Vancouver)
Imogen Kelly (Sydney)
Lola The Vamp (Melbourne)
Rita Fontaine (Sydney)
Bella De Jac (Melbourne) |
Dragonslayer |
| Venue: | ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 6 - Sunday 16 October 2011' |
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As part of its First Look program, from 6-16 October the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents Dragonslayer (2011), the debut documentary from award winning director Tristan Patterson.
Embodying the spirit of Larry Clarke and Gus Van Sant, Dragonslayer follows the adventures of washed up pro-skateboarder Josh 'Screech' Sandoval who travels around the USA in search of abandoned swimming pools, and tries his luck at skating competitions along the way. Spending much of his time drinking beers, smoking bongs, and hanging out with his girlfriend, Screech's life is on a path to nowhere in particular.
An exercise in low budget filmmaking, Dragonslayer was shot in high definition video through the lens of an SLR camera. Capturing the beauty of the American landscape in the most unassuming locations and intercut with skater-operated flip camera footage, the film is a portrait of suburban angst, punk rock attitude and quiet reflection. |
SugarLove Masterclass |
| Venue: | Royal Automobile Club of Australia |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July' |
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| Fee: | $1,295 incl GST, per person (includes Opening Night and 2 full days) |
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| Booking: | Sugarlovemasterclass.com |
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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. |
Paul Foot |
| Venue: | Cinema Nova, 251 Rundle St, Adelaide |
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| Date: | '6th - 18th of March, 2012' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm |
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| Fee: | Preview & Tue $20, Full Wed, Conc Fri & Sat & Thu & Sun $27.50, Full Fri & Sat $30, Conc Wed, Thu & Sun $25 |
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| Booking: | Adelaidefringe.com.au |
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An Act Of Now |
| Venue: | Sidney Myer Music Bowl |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 17th - Saturday 27th of October' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster or 1300 723 038 |
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| Chunky Move presents the World Premiere of An Act of Now at the Melbourne Festival in October, the highly anticipated debut work under new Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk. |
Melbourne International Animation Festival 2012 |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | '17th - 24th of June 2012' |
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| Fee: | Full $15 |
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Mike Wilmot |
| Venue: | Garden of Unearthly Delights, Rundle Park, East Terrace |
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| Date: | 'Tue 28 Feb - Sun 18 Mar (No show Mon 5 March)' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Fee: | Preview & Tue $22, Fri & Sat all tix $31.50, Conc Wed Thu & Sun $25, Full Wed, Thu & Sun $28 |
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| Booking: | Adelaidefringe.com.au |
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Vogue Fashion's Night Out |
| Date: | 'Thursday 8th September' |
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ALDO
Get Lacquered at ALDO!
Celebrate Vogue Fashion's Night Out by visiting the ALDO nail bar featuring an exclusive preview of ALDO nail polish, set to launch in Australia in October.
Come down and be one of the first to get lacquered with ALDO's new range of nail polish.
Appointments are available to ALDO VIP members prior to the night, to secure call 1800 048 377.
Gap
Vogue Editors' Pick at Gap
Celebrate Vogue Fashion's Night Out by shopping Vogue's Editors' picks from the new Gap collection.
Come in store and check out their favourite pieces.
GUESS
GUESS by Marciano Exclusive Collection Preview.
Shop the new GUESS by Marciano collection exclusive to GUESS Westfield Sydney on Vogue Fashion's Night Out. View the designer collection fresh off the international runways while enjoying a glass of bubbles on arrival. |
Hunter Valley Gardens Wedding Festival |
| Date: | '29th of January 2012' |
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| Time: | 10am - 3pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | Hvg.com.au (The first 150 couples to register and arrive at the Barrel Room will also receive a free gift bag.) |
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Location, location, location! Brides-to-be need look no further than the Hunter Valley Gardens as their dream wedding destination in 2012. The Gardens will be hosting their annual Summer Wedding Open Day on the 29th of January 2012 from 10am to 3pm.
It will be a stunning day, right in the heart of the picturesque Hunter Valley. The Barrel Room and Garden Terrace will be in full wedding setup, so all future newlyweds can see what to expect on their special day! |
Rock of Ages Melbourne |
| Fee: | Fri & Sat night tickets from $75, all other shows from $59 (subject to availability) |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster.com.au & Rockofagesaustralia.com.au |
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Melbourne audiences have partied at Rock of Ages for more than six months and now it is time to pack the mullets away and say "goodbye". Rock of Ages opened in Melbourne to standing ovations and five star reviews in April, with enthusiastic audiences singing and dancing along every night. Before the hottest show in town rocks out of town and heads to Brisbane and Sydney, grab a ticket and join the party.
Don't miss the final rock-travaganza at The Comedy Theatre on Sunday 6 November.
Rock of Ages is a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs: I Want to Know What Love Is, Don't Stop Believin', High Enough, The Final Countdown, We Built This City and More Than Words by iconic rockers Foreigner, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Poison, Starship, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and many more.
Rock of Ages will open in Brisbane on 13 November before heading to Sydney for a limited season, opening on Saturday 14 January 2012. |
First Comes Love Bridal Fair |
| Venue: | Oxford Hotel: 368 Oxford Street, Leederville |
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| Date: | '26th and 27th of May' |
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| Time: | 11am-4pm |
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| Fee: | $10 |
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| Booking: | Katya.com.au |
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| 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. |
Vogue's Fashion Night Out |
| Venue: | The Strand Arcade: 412-414 George St Sydney NSW 2000 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 8 September 2011' |
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| Time: | 5pm-9pm |
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| Booking: | Strandarcade.com.au |
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Erin McNaught is the newest VJ recruit at MTV and with her seductive good looks,quick wit and an irrepressible sense of fun, she's certainly one of Australia's most exciting TV talents. She'll be joined by Didier Cohen DJ, model, actor, media personality and with a love of fashion, is currently developing his own fashion label. Together, they've teamed up to bring spring and summer to life at The Strand Arcade on Thursday 8 September.
Erin and Didier will take us through a Summer Holiday through the scenes of an airport, motel and country lane. Styled in some of the Strand Arcade's top designers including Jayson Brunsdon, Gorman, Fred Perry, Farage and Alex Perry, the interactive installations will be unlike anything else taking place on Vogue.s Fashion Night Out.
To finish off the tone and fully embrace that spring is in the air, the StrandArcade will be serving ice cream topped with a Haigh's Speckle for shoppers as they wander through the historic arcade. Served by girls dolled up in Alannah Hill, the Strand Arcade is celebrating the summer retro feel of the 2012 Spring Summer campaign.
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Sydney Cuban Salsa Congress |
| Venue: | Manning Bar, University of Sydney |
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| Date: | 'From 6th - 8th July' |
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| Booking: | Sydneycubansalsacongress.com.au |
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Move and be moved...
Soak up the spirit of Cuba!
4 Nights of Parties, 30+ Cuban Dance Workshops International Cuban Artists, National Dance Schools Parties, Performances, Live Bands, DJs, Stalls and more! |
Capital de la Salsa |
| Venue: | National Convention Centre Canberra ACT |
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| Date: | '14th - 15 July' |
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| Booking: | Capitaldelasalsa.net |
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The 2012 Spanish Film Festival |
| Date: | '4th - 25th July' |
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| Booking: | Spanishfilmfestival.com |
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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
2012 FULL PROGRAMME
AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT (La chispa de la vida, Spain 2011)
CAPTAIN THUNDER AND THE HOLY GRAIL (Capitan Trueno y el Santo Grial, Spain 2011)
CHINESE TAKE AWAY (Un cuento chino, Argentina/Spain 2011)
COUSINHOOD (Primos, Spain 2010)
DARK IMPULSE (Lo major de Eva, Spain 2011)
EXPIRATION DATE (Fecha de Caducidad, Mexico 2011)
FISHERMAN (Pescador, Ecuador/Colombia 2011)
MADRID, 1987 (Spain, 2011)
MY FIRST WEDDING (Mi Primera Boda, Argentina 2011)
NO REST FOR THE WICKED (No habra paz para los malvados, Spain 2011)
SAVING PRIVATE PEREZ (Salvando al Soldado Perez, Mexico 2011)
SIX POINTS ABOUT EMMA (Seis puntos sobre Emma, Spain 2012)
SLEEP TIGHT (Mientras duermes, Spain 2011)
SNOWFLAKE, THE WHITE GORILLA (Copito de Nieve, Spain 2011)
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (Extraños en la noche, Argentina 2012)
THE BAD INTENTIONS (Las malas intenciones, Perú/Arg./Ger. 2011)
THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE (Lo contrario al amor, Spain 2011)
TORRENTE 4 (Spain 2011)
UNIT 7 (Grupo 7, Spain 2012)
WIDOWS (Viudas, Argentina, 2011)
WINNING STREAK (The Pelayos, Spain 2012)
WRINKLES (Arrugas, Spain 2011) |
Irresistible Gluten Free Show |
| Venue: | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | 'Saturday September 24 and Sunday September 25' |
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| Time: | Open 10am - 4pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $20, concession $15, under 12 free. |
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| Booking: | Glutenfreefoodshow.com.au |
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Australia's biggest gluten free food show is set to hit Melbourne in September when the Irresistible Gluten Free Show serves up a smorgasbord of gluten free fare, an impressive line up of food and nutrition experts and for the first time, the macro wholefood market kitchen, featuring world class chef Tobie Puttock.
It's a veritable food Mecca for anyone with coeliac disease or other food intolerances as well as anyone just looking for a bit of a culinary health kick.
The gluten-free sector of Australia's food industry is growing rapidly as an estimated one million Australians follow a gluten-free diet.
And now Gluten Free eaters and dieters can now have their cake and eat it too with tips and ideas from some of the best gluten free chefs coming together including Spencer Clements and Rowie Dillion and joined by Deeks Bakery owner and former Olympian Robert de Castella.
You'll find the aisles cram-packed with the latest gluten free food products including pasta, bread, snack food, drinks, confectionary, natural supplements and cook books.
With more than 90 exhibitors at this year's Show, there will be products available at exclusive show special prices, loads of freebies and plenty of information on gluten free cooking and eating.
The show will also feature live cooking demonstrations from leading chefs and gluten-free experts and be inspired by delicious food that the whole family will love.
As well as the latest gluten-free food products, visitors to the two-day show can hear the latest information and advice on all things gluten-free from medical professionals including dietitians and doctors in a series of 'Ask the Experts' seminars. |
Nation Wide Search Me on 3 |
| Venue: | Abc.net.au/meon3 |
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| Date: | 'The campaign will close on Sunday September 25 at 5pm (EST).' |
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Do you know someone in your town or city who would be a perfect host for ABC3? Or could this be you?
On Wednesday 7th of September ABC TV starts another nation-wide 'Me on 3' search to find two new wiz bang hosts to join Kayne Tremills, Amberley Lobo and James Elmer, presenters of ABC3's super fun daily show Studio 3. |
15 Second Place |
| Venue: | Acmi.net.au/15secondplace |
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) has launched a new website and free App for iPhone, 15 Second Place, enabling participants to capture and share the mood of their current location in 15 seconds of video.
Users anywhere inside or outside Australia - from big capital cities to small regional towns - can capture their individual insights in 15 seconds of video using their mobile phone. Participants can record their perspective on different places or track the same place at different times of the day or across different seasons. Armed with a hand-held device, the user becomes diarist, reporter and documenter, telling the story of their chosen place through the moving image. |
Nothing Fancy |
| Venue: | Octagon Theatre, UWA Perth: 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 26th - 29th of July' |
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| Time: | Thu, Fri & Sun 7.30pm, Sat 7pm & 9pm |
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| Fee: | $45 |
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| Booking: | Bocsticketing.com.au or 1800 193 300 |
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| One of the country's most popular comedians is finally back live on stage and she is coming to Perth with her brand new show. It's Nothing Fancy, it's just simply no-frills, top-notch, unadorned stand-up. |
BrainLink's Women Achievement Award for 2011 |
| Venue: | Park Hyatt Ballroom, 1 Parliament Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Monday October 17 ' |
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| Time: | at 12noon |
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| Fee: | $110 (inc. GST) per person |
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| Booking: | BrainLink on 03 9845 2955 or visit Brainlink.org.au |
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This prestigious humanitarian award is handed out annually to outstanding women in Victoria who have been nominated and noticed by friends, family and colleagues for excelling in living life to the fullest plus create a positive ripple effect in society, often influencing the lives of many on a daily basis.
This year the fine women selected by the panel has been culled down to six finalists and the winner will be revealed at an Award ceremony and fundraising luncheon on Monday October 17, 2011 at the Park Hyatt Ballroom.
The winner of this year's award will be announced at a fundraising luncheon and the guest speaker will be stunning actress Madeline West, instantly recognised for her recent role in 'Underbelly', Madeline will talk about her colourful experiences growing up; including being hit by a bus and refusing to let this dent her dreams of being an actress - she'll fill us in on her remarkable story and how she keeps positive.
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Slurpee BYO Cup Day at 7-11 |
| Venue: | 7-Eleven |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday, 21 September' |
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| Time: | 12:01am - 11:59pm |
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| Fee: | $2.60 |
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To revel in the return of warmer weather and the Slurpee season, 7-Eleven Australia is inviting the public to participate in the BYO Cup Day festivities by visiting their local store with their most original Slurpee cup replacement. Australians will be able to swap the traditional Slurpee cup and fill their own cup of choice for the price of a $2.60 medium Slurpee.
So vases, ice buckets, gum boots, drink coolers and tubs are fair game as long as they fit within the BYO Cup Day rules.
BYO Cup Day Rules
-Any cup is fair game as long as it fits within the size limit of 230mm x 260mm
-Cups must be watertight with no holes or tears
-To prevent permanent brain freeze, only one fill up per cup is allowed per store
-Cups must be clean and free of foreign matter |
2012 February Home & Giving Fair |
| Venue: | Sydney Showground, Homebush |
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| Date: | '25th - 28th February' |
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| Booking: | Homeandgiving.com |
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Face The Music 2011 |
| Venue: | Melbourne at the Arts Centre |
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| Date: | 'November 18 and 19th, 2011' |
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| Fee: | $40 ($30 concession) for one day or $60 ($50 concession) for two days |
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| Booking: | Facethemusic.org.au or phone (03) 9380 1277 |
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| Over 100 of Australia's most influential music figures will be under the one roof, such as Glenn Dickie (EMI Music Australia), Dom Alessio (Triple J), Heath Bradby (Warner Music), representatives from iconic live music venues The Tote, Pony, Revolver, Toff In Town and the Corner, and some of Australia's best music managers Bill Cullen (The Drones, Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko), Mark Richardson (Bertie Blackman, Kimbra), Correne Wilkie (The Cat Empire) and Ted Gardner (Barrel House, Floating Me). |
Stories by Starlight |
| Venue: | 1000 Pound Bend Gallery, 361 Lt Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday January 18 - January 21 and Saturday March 3 & Sunday March 4' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $25; Concession $18; Group 5+ $20 +BF |
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| Booking: | Midsumma.org.au |
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Secret Supper Cinema |
| Venue: | To be disclosed to ticket holders only! |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 23rd June' |
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| Time: | 7pm - 12am |
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| Fee: | $85 |
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| Booking: | Moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849) |
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Focus On: Nocturnal Transmissions: The Cinema of Guy Maddin |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 5 to Friday 27 July 2012' |
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| 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. |
Stories by Starlight |
| Venue: | Queens Theatre, Playhouse Ln & Gilles Arcade, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia |
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| Date: | 'Thursday March 1, Saturday March 3, Sunday March 4, 2012' |
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| Time: | 9pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $19.90, Concession $16.90, Group (6+) $16.90 |
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| Booking: | Adelaidefringe.com.au/ |
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Kinecting Resonances |
| Venue: | Carnavale Latino: 222 JHoson St |
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| Date: | 'Friday 7th of October, 2011' |
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| Time: | 5pm till 1am |
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An art colaboration between:
Ferdi Zoet: Master of Architect and computational Science (Netherlands)
Victor Holder: Master of Public art RMIT |
Live Jazz Nights with Tap Dancing |
| Venue: | Grumpy's Green (Lounge Bar), 125 Smith St, Fitzroy |
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| Date: | 'Monday nights' |
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| Time: | 8pm - 10pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| Booking: | MelbourneTapdance.com |
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| Hosted by: Andrew Swann, Winston Morrison, Grant Swift! Bring your tap shoes to join us on the wood or just come and be part of the vibe! |
2011 Melbourne Fringe Festival |
| Venue: | North Melbourne including the North Melbourne Town Hall, the Meat Market and Lithuanian House |
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| Date: | 'September 21 to October 9, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Melbournefringe.com.au |
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This year you can take a tour of Melbourne's streets with a homeless person, stand on a roof and watch a performance pass by on a tram, or with just a couple of other people in a taxi. There are performances in a tent in Brunswick, a house in Fitzroy, a hotel room, a subway and St Paul's Cathedral, and in theatres, pubs, galleries and clubs all over Melbourne.
A highlight will be Atlas, where three local artists undertake a very public challenge to create, install and engage an audience in an ongoing exploration of place, identity and locality. Benjamin Ducroz, Kieran Swann and Kit Webster have spent the past three months in workshops with leading arts practitioners to embrace the emerging, live, spectator-as-performer artform. |
Desert Island Flicks: Castaway with Tony Birch |
| Venue: | Studio 1: ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 23rd of November, 2011' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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| Fee: | Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11 |
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Tony Birch is a Melbourne-based writer who has published short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. He has a Master of Arts in creative writing and a PhD in urban cultures, and currently teaches creative writing at the University of Melbourne.
His short fiction collections are Shadowboxing (2006) and Father's Day (2009). His novel, Blood, was released by University of Queensland Press this year.
Castaway with Tony Birch will be hosted by presenter, writer, broadcaster and producer Sam Pang.
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The Memorandium |
| Venue: | Theatre Works: 14 Acland Street, St Kilda |
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| Date: | '16 August - 1 September 2012' |
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| Time: | Wed - Sat 8pm, Sat 5pm |
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| Fee: | $35 Full, $29 Con, $25 Grps 10+, $20 Preview. (+BF) |
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| Booking: | Theatreworks.org.au and Barkingspidertheatre.com.au |
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| Running from 16 August - 1 September at Theatre Works in St Kilda, Barking Spider Visual Theatre continue their tradition of offering Melbourne audiences ground-breaking, interactive theatre with this premiere season! The Memorandium is born from an unwavering fascination in objects, and our relationship to them. A theatrical exploration of memory that uncovers stories, feelings and impressions residing within us all; this wonderful journey asks us "Is memory more imagination or fact?" |
Second Annual Live and Love Film Competition Goes Live |
| Booking: | Liveandlove.com.au |
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The Australian Herpes Management Forum (AHMF), Australia's leading independent organisation dedicated to the diagnosis, management and prevention of herpes viruses, has launched the second annual Live and Love Short Film competition.
The Live and Love Short Film competition aims to encourage all Australians to create a 30 second film in response to the question "How do you tell someone that you have herpes?" The film can be in any genre - comedy, drama, sci-fi, fantasy, animation, film noir - and is open to anyone who wishes to enter.
There is $15,000 worth of prize money to be won in the competition that opens 7 September 2011 and closes midnight 28 October 2011. Finalist films are to be shown at the Chauvel Cinema in Sydney on 10 November 2011 - National Herpes Awareness Day. |
Wil Anderson |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: Powerhouse Theatre: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 20th - Sunday 25 March' |
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| Time: | Tue-Sat, 9.00pm, Sun 7.30pm |
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| Fee: | Fri/Sat All tickets $40.00, Full $35.00, Preview (20 Mar) $30.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Submissions Open for AIM Young Manager of the Year Award |
| Date: | 'Submissions close on Monday 31 October 2011' |
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| Booking: | Youngmanageroftheyear.com.au |
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The award, open to managers aged 18-30 who live and work in NSW or ACT, rewards those managers who have displayed outstanding leadership and management qualities in the workplace.
The 2011 Young Manager will receive, among other prizes, a tailored learning and development program to the value of $7,500, including collaboration with an executive coach to shift their career development into the next gear.
To be in contention, young managers can nominate themselves or be nominated by their employer, supervisor or colleagues. Nominees are asked to prepare a written submission (including supporting documents) to showcase their management experience according to the judging criteria. |
Sam Simmons |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse VISY Theatre: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Tue 20 - Sun 25 March' |
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| Time: | 8.45pm |
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| Fee: | Fri/Sat All tickets $30.00, Full $30.00, Concession $27.00, Preview (20 Mar) $20.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Melbourne - A Love Affair by Matt Irwin photography |
| Venue: | The Intercontinental Melbourne |
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| Date: | '29th of August 2012' |
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It is with much pride and enthusiasm that the Honorable Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle and Academy Award winning Director Adam Elliot will jointly partner to launch Matt's new book Melbourne - A Love Affair on the 29th of August 2012 at The Intercontinental Melbourne.
Melbourne - A Love Affair is available on its own (rrp $89) or with a beautiful limited edition slipcase (rrp $109). For stockists please contact Matt Irwin Gallery 03 9596 8226
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The Jameson IF Awards Sydney |
| Venue: | Sydney Luna Park |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 16th November, 2011' |
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| Booking: | Ifawards.com |
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The countdown has begun for the night when Australia's film and television industry unite in celebration, as the public review and rate the year in film. Arguably one of the highlights in Australia's cultural calendar, the Jameson IF Awards Sydney continues to showcase the undeniable talent that this country continues to produce. Returning to the Big Top at Sydney's Luna Park, the 2011 awards will be held on Wednesday 16th November.
A truly iconic venue, the Big Top at Luna Park has held some of the most extravagant events over the years including the 2004, 2005 and 2009 IF Awards. Seating an impressive 2,000 people in its tiered seating, the Big Top has been a home for the Jameson IF Awards containing many fond memories over the years including Baz Luhrmann receiving the Living Legend IF Award in 2009. A venue that epitomizes fun and light-heartedness, Luna Park is the perfect location for the 2011 Jameson IF Awards Sydney, the only people's choice awards for Australian film, with its fabulous waterfront setting showcasing Sydney's magnificent harbour. |
Frank Woodley |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th March' |
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| Time: | Thu-Sat 7.00pm, Sat 5.00pm, Sun 7.30pm |
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| Fee: | Full $40.00, Concession $35.00, Preview (1 Mar) $30.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Tom Gleeson |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Tue 20 March - Sun 25 March' |
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| Time: | Fri/Sat Evenings $30.00, Full $30.00, Concession $27.00, Preview (20 Mar) $25.00 |
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| Fee: | Tue - Sat 7.15pm (Turbine), Sat 4.00pm (VISY), Sun 5.15pm (VISY) (OPTION: Sun 7.15pm (Turbine)) |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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