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Taste of the Star |
| Venue: | The Darling Hotel and Spa |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 24 May, 2012' |
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| Time: | 6-9pm |
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| Fee: | $40 per person |
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| Booking: | 1800 700 700 |
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| The Star, Sydney's one-of-a-kind entertainment destination, is set to hold a special food event like no other on Thursday, 24 May, 2012, with guests invited to sample signature dishes from The Star's line up of top restaurants, while rubbing shoulders with some of the world renowned chefs who created them. |
Take 2 Markets |
| Venue: | Geelong West Town Hal |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 29th July' |
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40+ stalls of fabulous fashion bargains. There's Australian & overseas designer fashion, vintage treasures, shoes, bags, jewellery, accessories and so much more. We have sizes 6 to 22 available on the day so you are bound to find something just right for you.
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Charlie Pickering |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 17th of March, 2012' |
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| Time: | 5pm |
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| Fee: | $35.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Hannah Gadsby |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Tue 13 March - Sun 18 March' |
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| Time: | Tue-Sat 8.45pm, Sun 7.15pm |
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| Fee: | Fri/Sat All tickets $30.00, Full $30.00, Concession $27.00, Preview (13 Mar) $22.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Valentine's Day at Wild Life Sydney |
| Venue: | Wild Life Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 14 February' |
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| Time: | 6pm-10.00pm |
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| Fee: | $30 Single/$55 Per Couple |
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| Booking: | 02 9333 9288 |
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| Join Rex along with other eligible singles this Valentine's Day for Croctails in Kakadu Gorge at WILD LIFE Sydney. Be treated to a complimentary sparkling wine 'Croctail' on arrival, then mingle with other singles while exploring unique Australian backdrops throughout WILD LIFE Sydney. |
The ABR Sidney Myer Fund Fellowship |
| Fee: | There is no entry fee |
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Australian Book Review seeks applications for the ABR Sidney Myer Fund Fellowship.
This Fellowship - the third to be offered by ABR - is proudly supported by the Sidney Myer Fund.
We are seeking a substantial article with an Indigenous focus - either a profile of a major Indigenous literary/cultural figure or a discursive essay with Indigenous literary/cultural themes.
The Fellowship is worth $5000.
Any Australian writer with a significant publication record(books, creative writing, essays or journalism) is eligible to apply.
The ABR Fellowships are intended to reward outstanding Australian writers, to enhance ABR through the publication of major works of literary journalism, and to advance the magazine's commitment to critical debate.
Send proposals to:
ABR Sidney Myer Fund Fellowship
PO Box 2320
Richmond South, VIC 3121
Proposal needs to include a succinct but comprehensive proposal, plus a CV of no more than two pages. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the Editor before submitting them. |
Metropolis 2040 |
| Venue: | Red Bennies |
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| Date: | '2nd September,Saturday 3rd September,Friday 9th September,Saturday 10th September, Friday 16th September & Saturday 17th September' |
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| Time: | Doors 7pm, Show 8pm |
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| Fee: | $20 + bf Presale, $25 on the door. |
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| Booking: | Redbennies.com |
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A peep show into the future!
Performers: La Viola Vixen (QLD), Rosy Rabbit, Sparkarella, Vesper White, Skopalova, Frankie Valentine, Jess Daly, Evie Red and more!
The year is 2040.
The Age of Man is over. The Machines are here.
Featuring the brand new film from the people that brought you the Gorelesque Sequences (Nominated for Best Short Film & Best Short Film Director at Bloodfest Fantastique Festival (MUFF)) |
Darwin Cup |
Racing enthusiasts are invited to join Territory Discoveries on an escorted Darwin Cup racing tour through Darwin, with an exclusive departure on 2nd August 2012.
Including entry to the Palmerston Sprint Race Day, an exclusive touring itinerary featuring visits to Litchfield National Park as well as the Mindil Beach Markets, and the highlight of the tour, entry into Darwin Cup, including a Legends of the Straight Marquee ticket.
This 6-day exclusive fully escorted racing tour of the Northern Territory is priced from AUD$1,960pp twin-share. It includes all accommodation, guided touring in Darwin, visits to local attractions, two racing day entries, and most meals including all breakfasts. Departing 2nd-7th August 2012, this is your sole opportunity to explore the enthusiastic sporting hub of the Top End, as well as the spectacular landscapes and culture which exists in the amazing tropical Northern Territory. |
Tom Ballard |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 6th - Sunday 11th March' |
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| Time: | Tue-Sat 7.15pm, Sun 5.15pm |
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| Fee: | Fri/Sat All tickets $27.00, Full $27.00, Concession $25.00, Preview (6 Mar) $20.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Dave Thornton |
| Venue: | Brisbane Powerhouse: 119 Lamington St, New Farm |
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| Date: | 'Tue 13 March - Sun 18 March' |
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| Time: | 7.15pm |
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| Fee: | Fri/Sat All tickets $27.00, Full $25.00, Concession $22.00, Preview (13 Mar) $20.00 |
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| Booking: | Brisbanepowerhouse.org or 3358 8600 |
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Smart Bar |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. |
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| Date: | '1st of March' |
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| Time: | 6-10pm |
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| Fee: | Adults $18, Concession $16 (includes entry to Melbourne Museum and one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink) Adults 18+ only |
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| Booking: | 13 11 02 |
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Brace yourself for a fresh night on the town with dinosaurs, DJs and drinks at Melbourne Museum. Smart Bar, a new addition to Melbourne nightlife for adults presents the quirky side of science and history as you've never seen it before. Discover the art of taxidermy, watch a dissection and hear the secret stories behind the Science and Life Gallery.
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The Unity Hall Hotel Balmain |
| Venue: | The Unity Hall Hotel: Address: 292 Darling St, Balmain, 2041 |
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| Time: | Monday - Wednesday: 9:00am - Midnight. Saturday - 10:00am - 3:00am. Thursday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00am. Sunday - 11:00am - Midnight |
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| Booking: | Unityhallhotel.com.au o r02) 9810 1331 |
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Centrally located on Balmain's bustling Darling Street, the iconic Unity Hall Hotel - circa 1875, is currently undergoing a make-over, with work due for completion by the end of July.
The well-known venue will remain trading while the work takes place, with a strong weekly line-up of live music, member offers and other special events. Full event details are on the Unity Hall website.
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The Australian Business Events Expo Kings of the Kitchen |
| Venue: | Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | '15th - 16th of August 2012' |
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| Booking: | Abeexpo.com.au |
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Stefano Manfredi from Bells at Killcare, Stephen Seckhold from the Dedes Group (Flying Fish) and Carl Middleton from Hilton Hotels lead an all star cast of exceptional chefs who will perform live demonstrations for the delegates of the Australian Business Events Expo, held on 15 - 16 August at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The chefs will each cook a selection of their signature dishes in one-hour shows at the Taste Kitchen - one of the key components of the 2012 Expo that will open directly onto the Expo's show floor. |
National Play Festival |
| Venue: | Malthouse Theatre |
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| Date: | '22 - 25 February ' |
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| Booking: | Nationalplayfestival.org.au |
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| Celebrating excellence and ingenuity in Australian playwriting, the fifth National Play Festival showcases the best new Australian plays to inspire playwrights, producers and audiences. Travelling each year to a new location, the Festival presents a curated season of performances, workshops and discussions that bring together artists, industry professionals and the general public in a celebration of Australian theatre and theatre-making. |
Passion For Fashion |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 29 October, 2011' |
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| Time: | The designs will be paraded from 10am on the catwalk at Main Stage. |
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| Booking: | Eumundimarkets.com.au |
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If you're after original fashion with funk and flair, then come along to The Original Eumundi Markets this Saturday 29 October for the Passion For Fashion day at Eumundi Markets.
Renowned as a springboard for emerging designers, The Original Eumundi Markets hosts Passion For Fashion each year to celebrate the unique designs of the many fashionistas within the market community.
Visitors will be able follow a special Passion for Fashion Trail on the day - a trail through the market that highlights around 60 stalls with a fashion focus. The Passion for Fashion Trail will include men's, women's and children's fashion, as well as handmade shoes, jewellery, hats and other accessories. |
David 'Stix' Allison Segment Times in the Hardys Food & Wine Matching Theatre |
| Date: | 'Friday 7 October - Sunday 9 October' |
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| Fee: | General Admission $30; Juniors (6-15 yrs) $23; Family (2 adults, 2 children) $99. |
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| Booking: | Ticketek.com.au |
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Friday 7 October: 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 8 October: 10.30am & 12.30pm
Sunday 9 October: 12.30pm & 3.30pm |
ACMI and MSO present Peter and the Wolf |
| Venue: | ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) |
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| Date: | '4th - 6th of October, 2011' |
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| Fee: | Tickets start from $15 |
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| Booking: | ACMI website or via Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100. |
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This school holidays, from 4 until 6 October, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) combine to present the film Peter and the Wolf, with Prokofiev's magical music played live in the cinema by the MSO. Each event will also include a discussion of the animation style and main musical themes used in the film.
Peter and the Wolf, produced by BreakThru Films, is the Academy Award-winning new animated film version of Prokofiev's children's classic and is directed by the extraordinary animation talent, Suzie Templeton. |
Round She Goes |
| Venue: | Kingston City Hall (Moorabbin Town Hall) 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, VIC 3189 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 16 October 2011' |
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| Time: | Doors open at 10am and close at 3pm |
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| Fee: | $2 and there is free parking |
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| Round She Goes is a preloved fashion market for women in Melbourne held just three times per year. At Round She Goes women can buy high quality preloved designer and vintage fashion and accessories from 100 different handpicked stallholders. There is also locally designed jewellery and accessories. The stallholders are a mix of professional sellers and women clearing out their wardrobes of items that are too good to giveaway. |
Simon Fieldhouse Paintings with Randall Sinnamon Monkey Business |
| Venue: | Robin Gibson Gallery |
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| Date: | '4 - 29 February, 2012' |
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| Booking: | RobinGibson.net |
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Priceline aims to set a new Guinness World Record for most nails filed and varnished in 8 hours |
| Venue: | Martin Place, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 27 September, 2011' |
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| Time: | 8am - 4pm |
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| Women and men are invited to receive a free Sally Hansen mini-manicure and will also be encouraged to make a donation to Priceline's community initiative, The Priceline Sisterhood, with 100% of the proceeds going to Look Good...Feel Better. In addition to the public donations, Sally Hansen will donate an additional $5 to Look Good...Feel Better for every mini-manicure with the aim of raising $10,000 for the charity. |
Clinique Gift Time |
| Date: | '28th of September - 16th of October' |
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| Pick up your free 9 piece gift with purchase valued at $160 from your closest David Jones store with any Clinique purchase valued at $60 or over. |
Senior's Cinema: Get Low |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | '11th - 20th of February ' |
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| A gently paced film that relishes the time and space it takes to tell a good yarn, Get Low is spun from a 1930s American folk tale about a Tennessee backwoods recluse, Felix Bush (Robert Duvall), who famously threw his own rollicking funeral wake while he was still alive. |
Hugh Foster: A World of Colour |
| Venue: | Blue Dog Gallery: 40 East Concourse, Beaumaris, VIC |
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| Date: | 'November 4th - 17th, 2011' |
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National Play Festival 2012 |
| Venue: | Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street Southbank |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 February 2012 (Wheeler Centre Talks run from 16 February)' |
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| Fee: | Departure Lounge Discussions $10, Single Session Tickets $20, Day Pass $50, Play Festival Pass $150 |
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| Booking: | Nationalplayfestival.org.au |
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| Celebrating excellence and ingenuity in Australian playwriting, the fifth National Play Festival showcases the best new Australian plays plus a curated program of public talks and industry discussions to inspire playwrights, producers and audiences alike. |
the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month |
| Venue: | the Hunter Valley |
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| Date: | 'June, 2012' |
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| Booking: | Huntervalleyuncorked.com.au |
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Whether you dream of sitting by the fire sipping wine or indulging in the gourmet taste of fabulous food and produce this winter, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month has it all. In its sixth year, the event is a gastronomic delight and a great opportunity for visitors to meet the Winemakers, Chefs and Producers from the region.
Proudly supported by Destination NSW, the Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association will present a series of activities and events set to warm those winter blues over the month of June. Every year the event sees many wine and food enthusiasts head to the world renowned wine region for an indulgent taste of the local produce and wine. |
First Look: Happy Happy |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 9th of February - Sunday 12th of February' |
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| Time: | 7pm and 5:30 on Sunday |
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| Anne Sewitsky's Sundance award-winning film walks an accomplished line between drama, comedy and farce. Kaja and Eirik live quietly in the remote woods until Elisabeth and Sigve move in. The new dynamic leads to unexpected trysts, the unearthing of buried skeletons and character surprises galore. |
Bill Granger Touring Australia |
| Date: | 'October, 2011' |
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Bill Granger is a self-taught cook whose easygoing and joyful approach to cooking is an essential element in his enduring popularity. He opened his first restaurant, bills, in Sydney at the age of 22 and now has three restaurants in Sydney and three in Japan. Bill's first London restaurant opens in 2011. His previous books bills Sydney food, bills food, bill open kitchen, simply bill, Every Day, Holiday, Feed Me Now and Bill's Basics have been translated into six languages. Bill also works regularly with various gourmet magazines including delicious.
Perth: 17 and 18th of October
Adelaide: 19th and 20th of October
Brisbane: 21st and 22nd of October
Sydney: 22nd - 25th of October
Melbourne: 26 and 27th of October
Noosa: 28th of October |
Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon |
| Venue: | Sydney Fish Market, Bank St, Pyrmont. |
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| Date: | 'From 5am Friday, 23 December right through until 5pm Saturday, 24 December (Christmas Eve). ' |
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The sixteenth annual Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon is set to be a cracker for 2011. Shoppers can enjoy a midnight Prawn or Oyster and make the most of round the clock trading hours for their essential Christmas feast supplies.
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Cover Your Artz |
| Venue: | NMIT Fairfield |
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| Date: | 'October 15th, 2011' |
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| Time: | From 10am |
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| Fee: | $88 |
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| Booking: | Coveryourartz.com/workshops |
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| The October On the Road Again seminar helps you get all the pieces together for a tour worth doing. Whether you are a musician, performer, manager, crew or just 'with the band' this one day seminar will help drive you past the potholes of touring, making it there and back in one piece (and hopefully with all band members). |
Comedy All Stars: Fiona O'Loughlin, Dave O'Neil & Ciel |
| Date: | 'June 9th and 10th' |
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This June long weekend two of Australia's best loved comedians are joining forces. Fiona O'Loughlin and Dave O'Neil are heading to a stage near you.
Saturday June 9th: Florida Beach Bar, Terrigal
0421 528 876
Sunday June 10th: Lizotte's Dee Why
02 9984 9933 |
The Home & Giving Fair |
| Venue: | Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre and Melbourne Showgrounds |
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| Date: | '4th - 8th of August ' |
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| Time: | Saturday - Monday: 9am - 6pm and Tuesday: 9am - 3pm. |
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| Booking: | Homeandgiving.com |
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Gail Lillo's Exhibition |
| Venue: | Blue Dog Gallery: 40 East Concourse, Beaumaris |
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| Date: | 'closes Wednesday 28th of September, 2011' |
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| Booking: | 03 9589 7550 |
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The Sydney Art Show |
| Venue: | Hall 3, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour |
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| Date: | 'October 14-16, 2011' |
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| Time: | 10am - 4:30pm daily |
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| Fee: | $20, Concessions/Seniors $15, Child (5-16 years) $8 (or free if accompanied by paying adult) and Children under 5 free. |
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| Booking: | Available online or at the door or Sydneyartshow.com.au |
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| The Sydney Art Show is an exciting and brand new event set to showcase Australia's most promising names in art and a new wave of emerging artists under one roof, together with a host of other visual art activities catering for the continued growth and interest in art. |
Craft and Sewing Show |
| Venue: | Rosehill Gardens Racecourse: James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, NSW, 2142 |
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| Date: | 'March 8th to 11th, 2012' |
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| Time: | 10am to 4.30pm |
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| Fee: | $16 |
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| Booking: | Craftandsew.com.au |
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| Fresh, vibrant and fun, the Sydney Craft and Sewing Show is set to transform Rosehill Gardens Racecourse into a craft lovers haven from March 8th to 11th, with an array of interactive features, displays and attractions, loads of supplies, classes and seminars. Whether its beading, stamping, quilting, knitting, painting, textile art and more - the Sydney Craft & Sewing Show is designed to inspire, delight and touch your crafting heart. |
New Year's Eve Harbour Party |
| Time: | Doors 6.30pm |
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| Fee: | First release tickets only $99 |
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| Booking: | Harbourparty.com, Ticketek or Moshtix |
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Party-goers of Sydney - your New Year's Eve is sorted! Harbour Party is inviting you to dance your way into the New Year with performances from world class musical acts plus the best views of the NYE fireworks, at one of the most incredible locations the city has to offer: Sydney's own Luna Park!
Wynter Gordon
The Potbelleez
Zoë Badwi
Ajax
Beni
Cassian
Rüfüs (DJ Set)
Plus more to be announced |
Impro Melbourne's Theatresports 2011: Round Two! |
| Venue: | The Space: 5 Carlton Street, Prahran |
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| Date: | 'Every Sunday in October' |
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| Time: | 7:30pm |
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| Fee: | $15 Full, $10 Conc, $10 Groups of 8+ |
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| Booking: | Impromelbourne.com.au |
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With the first round of Theatresports 2011 playing to sell-out audiences in May, Impro Melbourne asks you to 'Batter up!' for Round Two! Every Sunday night in October, join the league as four teams of improvisors battle it out in an exhilarating and hilarious display of improvised theatre. Now in its 26th year in Melbourne, Theatresports has been entertaining family audiences longer than any other competitive sport and isn't shying away from delivering again! Grab some popcorn, suck on a coke and bear witness throughout October as teams go head-to-head to reach the glory and majesty of the Grand Final on the 30th. May the best team win!
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Last Shot Melbourne: Joe McNally Through the Lens Tour |
| Venue: | Atlantic Group V: Docklands in Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 24 May, 2012' |
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| After a month long journey of incredible seminars, keynote talks and exclusive workshops through Sydney (twice), the Gold Coast and Tasmania it's time for this extraordinary photographer and photojournalist to bring his lessons, stories, photos, lights, camera and flash to Melbourne. |
William Kentridge: Public Programs |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square |
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| Date: | '4 March until 27 May 2012' |
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| Booking: | acmi.net.au |
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| Coinciding with the exhibition William Kentridge: Five Themes (8 March to 27 May), one of the world's leading contemporary artists - William Kentridge - will inspire and take part in a series of public programs presented by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). |
Treasures: Antiquities from Melbourne private collections |
| Venue: | Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne |
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| Date: | '22nd October 2011 - 15th April 2012' |
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Peter and the Wolf |
| Date: | 'Tuesday 4 October - Thursday 6 October' |
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Suzie Templeton's Oscar and BAFTA-winning animation is brought to life on the big screen with the help of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Prokofiev's story of the irreverent Peter has resonated deeply with generations of children, enchanted by its power and sense of fun. Enjoy a stunning retelling of Prokofiev's classic and beloved tale, which continues to enchant international audiences, accompanied by a 27-piece orchestra live in the cinema. Not to be missed! |
Victorian Senior's Festival Screenings |
| Date: | 'Sunday 2 October - Friday 7 October' |
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| Fee: | Seniors $5 All other tickets $11 |
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Round out Victorian Seniors' Festival opening day festivities on Federation Square with our matinee session of Doctor Zhivago. We also pay tribute to Tony Curtis with two films from the actor's Hollywood heyday.
Doctor Zhivago PG
Sunday 2nd of October 1.30pm
David Lean's celebrated film is loosely based on the epic novel by Russian author Boris Pasternak. Omar Sharif is unforgettable as Yuri Zhivago, a Moscow medic and poet who becomes caught up in the tumultuous political events of WWI and the Russian Revolution and whose personal life is torn between fidelity to his wife and passion for his muse, Lara (Julie Christie). |
Desert Island Flicks: Castaway with Shaun Tan |
| Date: | 'Tuesday 4th of October, 2011' |
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| Time: | 7pm |
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ACMI What's On 11th - 17th of July |
Nocturnal Transmissions: The Cinema of Guy Maddin
5th - 27th July 2012
Ticket Prices: Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11
J Hoberman cited Guy Maddin as 'the most eccentric of mainstream filmmakers (or the most accessible of the avant-gardists)'.
Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's DiarY U18+
13th of July 2012
A sensual, political and expressionistic reworking of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' by Maddin and the Winnipeg Royal Ballet.
This Night I Will Possess Your Corpse U18+
13th of July 2012
Coffin Joe continues his search for the perfect woman with the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, tarantulas and snakes.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior M
Sunday 15th July 3pm
Redefining the model of a modern action movie, the ongoing exploits of George Miller's rogue cop turned road warrior (Mel Gibson's grim loner character) set a new benchmark for Australian filmmaking.
Talks and Live Events
Re:Play
Ticket Prices: Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11
ACMI and Freeplay join forces to curate a program that brings together a host of game developers, critics, writers, academics and other industry experts to discuss gaming icons, questions of convergence, play and what gaming culture means today. Enjoy the banter and the sonic contributions from our special house bands! Presented by Film Victoria. |
Doris So Much More Than The Girl Next Door |
| Venue: | Lyric Theatre: The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 3rd - Sunday 13th November 2011' |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster.com.au |
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Doris - So Much More Than the Girl Next Door is a heart-felt homage, co-written by Melinda and musical theatre scribe, David Mitchell (Dusty, Shout!). Ms Schneider traces her love at first sight of Doris Day from seeing the 1953 movie musical Calamity Jane.
Doris - So Much More Than the Girl Next Door is so much more than a re-imagining of truly great songs. Doris Day's real life story is equally rich and fascinating. Melinda and David have unearthed amazing little-known facts about Doris' journey from small-town Ohio, to the heights of Hollywood. Her four turbulent marriages, rife with abuse and finally catastrophic financial ruin, are also revealed. But throughout, the strength and sunny disposition of everyone's favourite film star shone through. |
2012 Russian Resurrection Film Festival |
| Date: | '30th of August - 26th of September' |
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| Booking: | Russianresurrection.com |
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The ninth Russian Resurrection Film Festival, the largest festival of Russian Cinema outside of Russia today, returns to screens Australia-wide this September, sharing great cinematic moments in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.
Sydney: 30th August - 12th September at Chauvel and Event Cinemas Burwood
Melbourne: 5th - 17th of September at Palace Como
Brisbane: 7th - 16th of September at Palace Centro
Perth: 19th - 26th of September at Cinema Paradiso
Canberra: 14th - 19th of September at Greater Union and Manuka |
Cinemix: Midnight Juggernauts play Look at Lif |
| Venue: | ACMI Cinemas |
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| Date: | 'Friday 25 November' |
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| Time: | 8.00pm |
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| Screening with live score performed in the cinema |
Stop Violence Against Women Film Festival |
| Venue: | Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton, Vic 3053 |
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| Date: | 'November 26-27, 2011' |
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| Booking: | (03) 9347 5331 |
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Amnesty International;s Victorian Women;s team presents the first Stop Violence Against Women Film Festival on the 26-27th of November at Melbourne's Cinema Nova.
The festival will screen Australian produced and directed, My Tehran for Sale, recently spotlighted after the film;s lead actress, Marzieh Vafamehr, was sentenced to 90 lashes in Iran, but has now reportedly been released. |
Comicus Erectus - The Ethnic Comedy Evolution |
| Date: | 'Febuary 24th - April 15th, 2012' |
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Four of the world's best ethnic stand-up comics will take the stage together for the first time in a brand new, side-splitting show for the whole family, from the producer of the hugely successful Il Dago and Il Dago II.
Friday 24 February - Sunday 18 March 2012: Arkaba Adelaide 150 Glen Osmond Rd Fullerton SA
Bookings 1300 374 643
Wednesday 21 March 2012: TRAK 445 Toorak Road Toorak
Bookings 9826 9000
Thursday 22 March 2012: Dragonfly Theatre Restaurant
Bookings (03)9330 3111
Friday 23 March 2012: Veneto Club 191 Bulleen Road
Bookings 9850 7111
Saturday 24 March 2012: Furlan Club 1 Matisi St Thornbury
Bookings 9484 0477
Sunday 25 March 2012: Abruzzo Club 377 Lygon Street East Brunswick Bookings 9387 5955
Thursday 29 March 2012: Clocktower Theatre 750 Mt Alexander Road, Bookings 9243 9191
Friday 30 March 2012 Casa'D'Abruzzo 55 O'Hearns Road Epping 8.30pm Bookings 9401 4452
Saturday 31 March 2012: Alexander Theatre Monash University Building 7
Bookings 9905 1111
Sunday 1st and 8th of April 2012: Comics Lounge 26 Errol Street North Melbourne Bookings (03) 9348 9488
Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th of April 2012: Chapel Off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street Prahran
Bookings 8290 7000
Saturday 7 April 2012: Dallas Brooks Hall 300 Albert Street East Melbourne 8pm
Bookings 9387 2277
Wednesday 11 April 2012: Restaurant 5 Eaton Mall Oakleigh.
Bookings 8564 9555 8pm
Thursday 12 April 2012: Abruzzo Club 377 Lygon Street East Brunswick Bookings 9387 5955
Friday 13 April 2012: Veneto Club 191 Bulleen Road Bulleen
Bookings 9850 711103
Saturday 14 April 2012: Furlan Club 1 Matisi St Thornbury
Bookings 9484 0477
Sunday 15 April 2012 Alexander Theatre Monash University Building 7, Clayton Campus
Bookings 9905 1111 |
Melbourne Central's One Day Shopping Festival |
| Date: | '24th of May, 2012' |
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Melbourne Festival |
| Venue: | Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins |
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| Date: | 'From 11th of October' |
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| Booking: | Melbournefestival.com.au |
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| Five hundred arts and culture lovers joined the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle and Melbourne Festival President, Carrillo Gantner AO to hear details of 18 world premieres and 34 Australian premieres in a program of 77 shows, events and projects over 17 days. Exploring the threads of 'identity' and 'place', this year's program features works from some of the finest Australian and international artists, many of whom Brett has worked with over the past decade. |
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