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Shorts@falls short film competition |
| Date: | 'Entries Close 16 April 2009' |
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| Booking: | www.fallscreek.com.au/filmfestival |
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The Shorts@falls short film competition has an industry sponsored prize pool valued at over $90,000 awarded by an independent jury and includes Best Director, Best Script and Special Jury recognition and new for 2009, craft awards for sound and cinematography.
filmfest@falls spans the queen s birthday weekend and celebrates the opening of ski season, 5-7 June 2009, in Falls Creek, with an aprs ski opening night event, followed by two days of short films, new and revisited features, screening programs, live script reads, and closing with the sixth annual snow dome awards.
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IKEA's BILLY on the Beach: The world's longest outdoor bookcase |
| Venue: | Bondi beach, Sydney |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 31 January 2010' |
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| Time: | 6am - 6pm |
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| Fee: | A book OR a gold coin donation with all proceeds of gold coin donations going to The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation. |
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To mark the 30th birthday of BILLY, the world's most versatile bookcase, IKEA is creating the world's longest outdoor bookcase on Bondi beach, on Sunday 31 January 2010 from 6am - 6pm.
For one day only, Bondi beach will be transformed with 30 BILLY bookcases snaking their way along the sand, featuring 1000's of books to choose from.
To take a book, people are invited to swap one of their books for a book from BILLY's shelves OR make a gold coin donation, with all donations going to The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation.
With books for all ages and tastes available, there's something for everyone to read on the beach this summer. So get your swimmers ready, slop on the sun cream and hit Bondi for some BILLY on the beach action!
Everyone who participates receives a voucher for $30 off a limited edition BILLY JADER bookcase. |
TeAyPe |
| Venue: | The Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston St, Fitzroy) |
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| Date: | 'Sat. 27th Feb' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| Fee: | $15 |
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Imagine live entertainment with raw energy and hypnotic rhythms, playing grooves to move you, singers that melt your soul and artist that will inspire you to dance!
10 piece hip hop funk band featuring Tap dance!
The 2 hour show is theatrical and awe-inspiring. It is an enticing treat of Raw Energy, Captivating Rhythms, Soul Vocals and World Class Dancers.
(18+)
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Art Melbourne |
| Venue: | Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton |
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| Date: | '22-25th April 2010' |
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| Time: | Thursday (5-9pm) Friday (12pm-9pm) Saturday (10am-6pm) Sunday (10am-5pm) |
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| Fee: | $15 or $20 at the door |
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| Booking: | 132 849. |
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Next Week at ACMI |
| Venue: | Australian Centre for the Moving Image: Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'June 3-9th ' |
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Long Play:
Fri 5 Jun 7.15pm, Fri 5 Jun 9pm, Sat 6 Jun 7.30pm, 9.30pm, Sun 7 Jun 6.30pm, 8.30pm, Mon 8 Jun 7pm, 9pm, Tue 9 Jun 7pm, 9pm
Fanboys M
Kyle Newman, 90 mins, USA, 2008, 35mm. Courtesy: Roadshow Films
The Force is strong with Eric (Sam Huntington), Linus (Chris Marquette), Hutch (Dan Fogler) and Windows (Jay Baruchel), Star Wars fans since childhood. On Halloween night 1998, six months out from the release of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, they hatch a plan to drive cross-country (in Hutch's Millennium Falcon-style, Star Wars-detailed van) to break into George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch and see a rough cut of the film. Along the way, they recruit a fangirl, Zoe (Kristen Bell, TV's Veronica Mars) and score a hot tip from Harry Ain't It Cool News Knowles (Ethan Su plee, from My Name Is Earl) that leads them to a Deep Throat at a Star Trek convention in Vegas. Told with unflinching nerd pride, Kyle Newman's thoroughly good-natured paean to fans and fandom co-stars Seth Rogen and features cameos by Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Kevin Smith and William Shatner. 'Glories in its devotion to the pop culture phenomenon that is Star Wars . the definitive tribute to a generation of sci-fi nerd!' The Chicago Maroon. Australian premiere season - strictly limited run!
First Look
Thu 4 Jun 7pm, Fri 5 Jun 7pm, Sat 6 Jun 7pm, Sun 7 Jun 5.30pm
We Are Wizards unclassified 15+
Josh Koury, 80 mins, 2007, Digital Betacam. Courtesy: Brooklyn Underground Films
An effervescent and heartfelt tribute to fandom and DIY ingenuity We Are Wizards explores the myriad of creative worlds inspired by the global phenomenon that is Harry Potter. Josh Koury's deeply entertaining (and beautifully composed) documentary has it all - Wizard Rock bands such as 'Harry and the Potters', alternative soundtrackers, fansites that slay corporations, books on the nature of Potter! fandom and, of course, a naysayer who still thinks Harry Potter will turn your child into a Satanist. You want a touch of nerd wizardry with your cinema fun? Hey presto, here it is!
Synaesthesia
Thu 4 Jun 6.30pm
Jean Poole with DJ Lewis Cancut + Gossip Pop unclassified 15+
Switch channels with this TV-inspired gig to delight your ears and eyes. Founder of Newcastle's Electrofringe Festival, Jean Poole, aka Sean Healy, explores real time audiovisual performance. For this gig, Poole draws inspiration from the ACMI Collection. Accompanying him is DJ Lewis CanCut, aka Lewis Gittus, a young DJ hailing from regional Victoria with a love of vinyl. His work examines elements of club culture such as appropriation, repetition and the relationship between audience and performer. Stick around for Gossip Pop, the live project from artists Sue and Phil Dodd. Using video, sound and performance, the duo take aim at popular culture, including celebrity obsession and novelty fads in their acidic live show. |
Artemis Auctions - Australian and International Art |
| Venue: | Ormond Hall, 557 St Kilda Road (enter via Moubray St), Melbourne |
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| Date: | '27th and 28th April, 2009' |
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| Time: | 6.30pm |
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Viewing:
Friday 24th April-10am 5pm
Saturday 25th-12pm 6pm
Sunday 26th April-10am 5pm
On April 27th and 28th 2009, a diverse range of Australian and International art, featuring the work of some of the world s greatest fashion photographers, will be auctioned by Australia newest auction house Artemis.
Usually seen on the pages of Vogue and strutting international runways, Artemis Auctions has gathered together iconic images of Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Nadja Auermann.
Image makers such as Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts and Giles Bensimon have captured some of the most iconic fashion frames in history
Also included are Guy Bourdin images from 1960s and 1970s French Vogue (Lot 527, 528,535), a Helmut Newton image of Naomi Campbell surrounded by Versace glamour (Lot 533) and, originally shot for Vogue, the Francesco Scuvullo nude featuring Claudia Schiffer. |
Free live jazz at Ruby Rabbit with Jazzhead |
| Venue: | 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. |
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| Date: | '15th of May ' |
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| Fee: | FREE Tickets at the door |
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| Enjoy Live Jazz at Ruby Rabbit on the 15th of May with the launch of Jazzhead featuring Brendan J Beame on Saxophone (Jazzhead), James Mcauley on Keyboards (Sydney Conserv. music), Hal Strewe on Double Bass (Sydney Conserv.music) and Chris Cummin on Drums. |
Burns Returns |
| The verbally volatile Perth born comedian is a certified UK superstar selling out theatres and amassing awards like Best Show at Edinburgh Fringe. He's also taken mushrooms on stage, kissed a goat on air, stormed off Live TV, gone shit smearing mad, and now he's back for One Night Only at Sydney Comedy Festival. |
Vans BOWL-A-RAMA Professional WCS Skateboard Competition |
| Date: | 'Saturday 19th of Febuary' |
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| Time: | 9am -7pm |
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Mother's Day |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley Gardens |
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| Date: | '9th May ' |
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| Fee: | Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4-15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free. |
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| Booking: | 02 4998 4000 or Hvg.com.au |
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| Mum will be spoilt for choice this Mother's Day at Hunter Valley Gardens! There'll be great prizes, a girls only pamper zone, demonstrations, plus lots of fun for the kids with a jumping castle, pony rides and face painting to keep them entertained. |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Venue: | Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne |
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| Date: | '21st Dec-17th Jan' |
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| Fee: | Adult Early Bid Price: $27.50 - quote DREAM |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster |
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Celebrating 21 years of Shakespeare Under the Stars and join the lovers, the fairies and the fools this summer in a brand new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Glenn Elston.
The Australian Shakespeare Company continues its much loved tradition of presenting accessible and entertaining theatre under the stars in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. |
MyMutation Live! |
| Venue: | The Studio, Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 26 at 9pm & Sunday 27 September ' |
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| Time: | at 8pm |
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For MyMutation Live at Sydney Opera House, The Studio will go into dance party mode with VJ mash-ups of the competition dance videos. Competition music track composer, Nick Wales, will lead his band CODA in a live remix of the track as the winning dancer presents an extended routine in a performance choreographed by Kelley Abbey.
Across the night a number of performances will celebrate the spirit of dance creation and improvisations across cultures.
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Mo The Plumber |
| Venue: | Northcote Town Hall |
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| Date: | 'Tues-Thurs, 7-23 April' |
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| Time: | 7.00pm |
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| Fee: | $20 full, $15 conc, $10 groups of 10 |
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| Booking: | www.northcotetownhall.com.au / 03 9481 9500 |
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Mohammed El-leissy plays a muslim Australian Joe the Plumber , while I play a political apparatchik in the Brumby Government, with two messy leaks to deal with. It s The Hollowmen meets Kenny, with a touch of My Fair Lady!
More info: www.trentmccarthy.com/motheplumber |
Pam Ann Live- Aussie Layover |
| Date: | '6-20th of August' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Fee: | $50.00 Full, $45 Concession |
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| Booking: | Ticketmaster.com.au or from the venue |
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PAM ANN, the glamorous, sharp-tongued airhostess from hell, is the fabulous monster creation of comedienne, Caroline Reid, who has grown from cult status to international celebrity. This August and flying high from her sell out 10 city USA tour, two sold out shows at the London Palladium and a sold out European Tour, PAM ANN touches down in Australia dressed and pressed in her immaculate uniform to show audiences around the country just how it really should be done.
Friday 6 August & Saturday 7 August: The Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
Friday 13 August: Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
Tuesday 17 August: The Astor Theatre, Perth
Friday 20 August: The State Theatre, Sydney |
Reginald D Hunter: No Country For Grown Men |
| Venue: | The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore |
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| Date: | '5 9 May ' |
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| Time: | @ 9.15pm |
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| Fee: | $35 / $29, Preview, $25, Groups 8+ $31 |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or www.sydneycomedyfest.com |
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| The Samuel L Jackson of stand up fired in Sydney for the first time last year with bullets plucked from the too hard basket. Now Reginald D Hunter comes back to continue striding where others fear to tread in an envelope-pushing rant on gender image. |
Singles do it in the dark for Earth Hour |
| Venue: | Brisbane: The Exchange Hotel, 131 Edward Street, Melbourne: Avenue, 279 Flinders Lane, Perth: Canton Lounge Bar, 532 Hay St, Perth and Sydney: Table Bar @ GPO Sydney, Martin Place. |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 28th March 2009' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Fee: | $49.95 and include 15 three-minute speed dates with like-minded unattached professionals in their preferred age group. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Each single can be satisfied they will be making a difference by supporting Earth Hour. |
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| Booking: | to attend this event visit www.fastimpression.com.au or call 1300 783 447 |
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Single city professionals looking for love will be switching off the lights in support of Earth Hour, Saturday 28th March 2009, from 7.30pm. Unattached Australian s will have the opportunity to meet a potential partner by candlelight at cocktail speed dating parties taking place in up-market city bars in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
Facilitated by Fast Impressions, the world s biggest singles events company, guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails and delicious gourmet canaps. At 8.30pm the lights will be turned off in support of Earth Hour and singles will meet up to 15 members of the opposite sex in a series of 3-minute dates.
Age Group: There are two event in each city dependent on age. Women 30-39, Men 30 44 / Women 40-49, Men 45 - 59 |
MyMutation: an international online dance competition |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | '27 August - 27 September' |
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Sydney Opera House today announced MyMutation an innovative worldwide online dance competition that gives aspiring dancers from across the globe the once in a lifetime opportunity to perform live at the Sydney Opera House.
Part of Spring Dance - an inaugural dance celebration at Sydney Opera House MyMutation is open to dancers at all levels from across the globe. The exciting new competition aims to create an explosion of creativity in cyberspace, exploring the way dance moves mutate as they are passed on, body to body.
Acclaimed choreographer Kelley Abbey (So You Think You Can Dance Australia) has created a dance solo performed by one of Australia's hottest dance talents Reed Luplau. Posted on Sydney Opera House's new YouTube channel for everyone from trained dancers to those who like to dance alone in front of the mirror are encouraged to reinterpret Kelley's choreography set to music composed by CODA's Nick Wales.
Kelley and a panel of judges will select 10 finalists to move into the elimination rounds. The public will then decide who will win the ultimate prize of working with Kelley Abbey to bring their unique performance to life at MyMutation Live! |
Robert Clinch and Tony Costa Exhibition |
| Venue: | Robiin Gibson Galler: 278 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010 |
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| Date: | 'Private view: Tuesday 26 May 6-9pm' |
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| Time: | 11am-6pm (Tues-Sat) |
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| Booking: | 02 9331 6692 |
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Exhibition runs from 23 May - 17 June, 2009
Tony Costa
Cox's Gap & beyond - paintings
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Robert Clinch
Lithographs drawings & egg tempera |
Molton Brown Sydney emporium |
| Venue: | Molton Brown emporium, Queen Victoria Building, Shop 39, 455 George Street, Sydney. |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 15th August 2009' |
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| Time: | 10am to 5pm |
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| Booking: | Please call the Molton Brown store to book the complimentary treatment of your choice on (02) 9267 5110. |
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We would like to invite you to be treated to:
-Mini facials
-Relaxing hand and arm massages
-Hair consultations
-A leisurely shopping experience
-One-to-one product consultations
-Drinks and canapes
-A gift to take home
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Sydney Film School Open Day |
| Venue: | Sydney Film School: 82 Cope Street Waterloo |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 30th May ' |
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| Time: | 2:00pm |
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| Fee: | Free! |
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| Booking: | sydneyfilmschool.com |
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In its fifth year and approaching its 10th Film Festival, the Sydney Film School is a premier creative institute for emerging filmmakers, specialized in both 16mm and digital film training.
The Diploma of Screen and Media combines the teaching of theoretical/creative processes and practical hands-on film production, with the emphasis on practice.
The classes in both drama and documentary production cover all essential aspects of filmmaking: from Pre-production (research, script writing, pitching, casting, production management, design etc), to Production (crewing, working with actors, lighting, filming, recording etc) and Post-production (editing, music, sound mixing copyright, distribution etc).
The practical process is supported with sessions in Screen Language, Australian Cinema and Meet the Filmmaker special guest screenings.
An average of a hundred students, both from Australia and abroad (18 different countries are represented in 2009), study together to explore and develop their passion for film and prepare themselves for what awaits after.
More then one hundred quality documentaries, dramas and individual thesis films, exploring all manner of cinematic forms are being produced each year, dozens of them participating at prestigious local and international festivals.
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Debbie Malone Signing |
| Venue: | Adyar Bookshop: 18th of June and Narellan Library on 23rd June |
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| Date: | '18th and 23rd June' |
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| Time: | 6pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| You can meet Debbie Malone and get a signed copy of Never Alone! |
Pulp! Youll Laugh Untill You Die |
| Venue: | Fusebox @ The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore |
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| Date: | '11 - 16 May 7:30pm 17 May' |
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| Time: | @ 4pm |
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| Fee: | $28/ $24 conc & groups 6+/ $22 IA members |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966 or www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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The Cult Hit Show of 2008 is back for it s second big season!
I nspired by the trashy Pulp Novels and Magazines of the 1930 s, 40 s and 50 s, by
the serious crime literature of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammet, and by the
detective Film Noir movie characters immortalized by Humphrey Bogart, Lauren
Bacall and Peter Lorre, PULP! is a comic journey into the dark soul of desire and
despair!
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Molton Browns Father's Day competition |
| Venue: | Elizabeth Street, Bondi Junction, Chatswood Chase, Bourke Street Mall, Chadstone, Doncaster, QueensPlaza, Robina Town Centre, Rundle Mall and Hay Street Mall. |
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| Date: | 'Between 15th August and 6th September' |
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To celebrate Father's Day, Molton Brown is giving you the chance to win $1,000 worth of men's products, including grooming, body and hair products.
Simply visit your closest Molton Brown counter at David Jones and simply fill in an entry form and tell us in 25 words or less what your favorite Molton Brown grooming product is and why.
The winner will receive a hamper containing $1,000 worth of Molton Brown men's products.
Our collection of men's grooming, body and hair products features luxurious textures, powerful plant ingredients and exhilarating scents to give you an indulging sensory experience.
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The Chooky Dancers |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 26 March 2009' |
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| Time: | 6pm and 8pm |
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| Fee: | Tickets $10 per person |
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| Booking: | museumvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka or phone 13 11 02 |
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Following their performance at the sold out 2009 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, The Chooky Dancers will come to Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum for two exclusive shows.
The Chooky Dancers are a group of young Indigenous men from Elcho Island, Northern Territory, who shot to international fame after their contemporary dance version of ?Zorba the Greek? was posted on YouTube. The dance, which combines contemporary and traditional Indigenous styles, was created by Lionel Dulmanawuy and filmed when the group performed it for their Yolngu Indigenous Clan. Within 12 weeks of being posted on YouTube the clip had been viewed more than 500,000 times. Today it has been seen by more than one million viewers worldwide.
The group has now performed the dance all over Australia, including at the 2009 Sydney Festival and The Dreaming Festival and Out of the Box Festival in Brisbane, as well as on Channel Seven?s Australia?s Got Talent. The Chooky Dancers are even set to visit Greece soon where their dance on YouTube has generated a buzz in many towns.
?Bunjilaka is so excited to have the opportunity to host this group of talented young men all the way from Arnhem Land?, says Caroline Martin, Manager, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre. ?The story behind the Zorba performance is equally as inspiring as these wonderful performers and the response from our Koorie community and the general public has been absolutely amazing.?
Lionel was inspired to create the dance by his very good Greek friend Liliane, who for a time helped care for his disabled sister in Darwin before returning to Greece. The relationship between the Yolngu family and Liliane?s Greek family was the main inspiration behind the dance and is a way of saying thank you to Liliane.
An Evening with the Chooky Dancers is proudly presented by Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum in partnership with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Canberra Short Film Festival 2009 |
| Venue: | Dendy Cinemas, Canberra |
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| Date: | '1st July - 30th September and Festival Dates: 15th - 17th October' |
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| Booking: | withoutabox.com/login/5428 |
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Entries are now being accepted for the 14th national Canberra Short Film Festival. In 2009, there are four categories:
-National Competition $2,000.00
-National Under 25's Youth Competition $1,000.00
-Canberra & Region Competition $1,000.00
-National Schools Competition $500.00 cash and $500.00 worth of Madman DVDʼs of your choice.
The Canberra Short Film Festival is a National competition and Canberra's premier short film festival presenting quality regional and national short films. Partly funded by the ACT Government, the festival is a celebration of
Australian filmmaking and is firmly positioned on the Canberra cultural calendar with it's unique indy-glitz atmosphere; attracting crowds from all across Australia to the Dendy Cinemas in Canberra City.
The judges will range from academics and critics to professionals in the industry. What they will be looking for is a good story that is well told.
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Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month |
| Date: | 'throughout the month of June' |
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| Booking: | For more information and program please see: www.winecountry.com.au or call 02 4991 4533. |
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To celebrate the third annual Hunter Valley Wine and Food month in June this year, the Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association is proud to announce a series of intimate experiences, each with an unforgettable theme.
The Fireside Series, will have guests cosying up by the fire for supreme indulgences, the Winemaker s Table Series will see a maximum of 20 people at each event dining up close and personal with iconic Hunter winemakers and chefs, and the Edible Experience will have guests creating their own magic in the kitchen and interacting with some of the best gastronomic names in the Hunter using delicious local produce....but this is only a taste of the many unique events which guests will be able to enjoy throughout the month, which will make staying for the weekend or longer in the Hunter Valley irresistible.
The Winemaker's Table Series:
The Edible Experience:
Fireside Indulgence Series:
The Alternate Experience:
Free Standing Events:
Food & Wine - An Artist's Perspective:
Experience The Terroir:
Pure Wine Indulgence:
A Cellar Experience: |
Suga Sammy |
| Venue: | The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore |
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| Date: | '28th & 30th April, 1st & 2nd May' |
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| Time: | 9:15pm |
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| Fee: | $28/$24 conc & group bookings 6+/ $20 preview (28 April) |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966, www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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| Performing in four languages English, French, Punjabi and Hindi is not the only thing that sets Sugar Sammy apart from the comedy pack. Hailed as one of the hottest young comedians on the international circuit, Sugar was born and raised in multicultural Montreal in an unabashedly Punjabi household. |
Winter Rose Pruning |
| Venue: | Hunter Valley Gardens |
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| Date: | '1-31 July 2010' |
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| Time: | beginning at 10.30am daily |
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| Fee: | Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4-15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free. |
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| Booking: | 02 4998 4000 or Hvg.com.au |
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| Ever wonder how it's done? With 35,000 roses to prune, let the experts show you how! With demonstrations and talks beginning at 10.30am daily, learn how to care for roses correctly. Free rose cuttings on departure. |
Burlesque Follies |
| Venue: | De Nom, 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 7th May' |
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| Time: | 9pm |
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| Fee: | Tickets $25 at the door |
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| Booking: | RSVPs can call 0414 878 552 |
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Dita Von Teese has put Burlesque back on the map and now Ruby Rabbit is bringing the razzle and dazzle to the local stage with Burlesque Follies , being held in the glamorous De Nom next Thursday 7th May.
Traditional burlesque hit the bright lights of New York stages in the late 1860 s, both shocking and enthralling the public with acts of striptease, comedy, cabaret and revealing costumes that were considered highly controversial for its time. Today s burlesque revival is the latest craze with celebrity figures such as Lindsay Lohan and Christina Aguilera and is now thriving in trendy bars and clubs all around the world.
Burlesque queen Rachel St James will be performing live from her over-sized champagne glass with an entourage of duelling magicians. Guests are invited to recline in the plush velvets under the warm chandelier glow of De Nom for this stunning and mystical performance.
Rachel St James is fast becoming a brand name to be remembered, having performed in Johnny Depp's famous Parisian nightclub, Le Mandalray and headlined The Indy Ball. With a series of amazing routines complete with splendid costumes and props, this highly theatrical performance is an exciting and interactive experience for all guests. |
The Pajama Men |
| Venue: | Fuse Box @ The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Enmore |
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| Date: | '28 & 30 April, 1 & 2 May' |
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| Fee: | $28 / $24 conc & groups 6+/$20 Preview 28 April |
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| Booking: | 02 9020 6966, www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au |
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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival s most prestigious annual award, the Barry Award, was awarded early this morning at the Festival Club to The Pajama Men (USA), also known as Shenoah Allen and Mark Chavez and their musical accomplice Luminous Craft, for their show Versus Vs. Versus.
The Barry Award, named after Barry Humphries, the first patron of the Festival, recognises the Comedy Festival s Most Outstanding Festival Show, specifically aiming to seek out those performers who are enhancing the art form of comedy and acknowledging
The Pajama Men will join the company of past Barry Award winners including Kristen Schaal and Nina Conti (tied winners of 2008), Daniel Kitson (2007), Demetri Martin (2006), Keating! The Opera (2005), Maria Bamford (2004), Mike Wilmot (2003), Ross Noble (2002), Brian Munich & Friends (2001) and The Mighty Boosh (2000).
Likened to Monty Python on LSD and described as massively inventive, wet your pants funny The Pajama Men aka Shenoah Allen and Mark Chavez (who yes, before you ask, do wear pajamas on stage) are known for split second character switches and weaving together multiple storylines at high speeds.
The Pajama Men were a tremendous hit at the 2008 Edinburgh International Fringe Festival, grabbing attention from industry and critics alike including five stars from The London Times. Playing to sold-out houses with a demand for extra performances, their show Versus Vs. Versus was cemented as one of 2008 s biggest crowd-pleasers.
The Pajama Men s unhinged, original comedy relies heavily on physical theatre in an intellectual way. Critics are often in awe how the duo need no more than two sets of pajamas to act out their bizarre menagerie of characters. |
NATIONAL AUTHOR TOUR: Peter FitzSimons |
| Date: | 'June 1st-June 30th' |
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2nd, 3rd & 4th June — SYDNEY
15th June — MELBOURNE
18th June — CANBERRA
23rd June — PERTH
24th June — ADELAIDE
30th June — BRISBANE
Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men by Peter FitzSimons:
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith is one of Australia s most loved legends.
In an action-packed life the indomitable Smithy went from fighting as a soldier among the carnage of Gallipoli and the Western Front, to taking to the skies against the likes of the Red Baron where he won the Military Cross for gallantry before becoming the greatest peacetime aviator of his generation.
Along with Charles Ulm, he was the first man to conquer the Pacific by air, the first to fly across the Tasman Sea, the fastest man to fly from England to Australia and the first pilot to circumnavigate the globe by crossing the equator.
Beyond Smithy, however, FitzSimons captures with typical flair how, in just 66 extraordinary years, aviation went from just a few feet off the ground to one foot on the moon. He tells the story of the breakthrough in Australia in 1894 which laid the foundation for the Wright brothers getting off the ground in 1903; the first flight across the Channel in 1908; Germany s Red Baron terrorising the Allies in 1917-18 before being shot down by an Australian; Ross and Keith Smith being the first to fly from England to Australia in 1919; the formation of Qantas in 1921; Lindbergh s stunning vault between America and Europe in 1927; the Great Centenary Air Race, the loss of the Southern Cloud; the saga of Bert Hinkler and much, much, more . . . |
Ruby Rabbit & De Nom: Yellow on Saturdays |
| Venue: | 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 11th April' |
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Date Saturday 11th April
First Floor: International guest Daniel Steinberg, Goodwill, Smart Alec & Luke Calder, Crumbs In The Cupboard
De Nom: Alice in Wonderland, Bobby Disco and Dan De Caires
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Ruby Rabbit & De Nom: Fanclub Fridays |
| Venue: | 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 9th April ' |
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| Time: | om 10pm |
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| Fee: | $15 on the door |
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First Floor: Ooh-Lee (Melb), Dangerous Dan, Mik De Menace and Art Killers
De Nom: U-Go-B, Spruce Lee and The Johnson |
Chesapeake |
| Venue: | The Store Room: 1st Floor Parkview Hotel, Cnr Scotchmer St & St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy |
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| Date: | 'Wed 19 -Fri 21 August and shows: 22 August - 13 September' |
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| Time: | 8pm Tues-Sat, 6pm Sunday |
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| Fee: | $27 Full, $19 Concession, $17.50 Preview, $22.50 Group |
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| Booking: | easytix.com.au or +61 3 9639 0096 |
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Written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Lee Blessing, The Store Room's production of Chesapeake marks the first ever staging of Blessing's work in Australia.
Art. Politics. Dogs.
Chesapeake is a magical tale about a bisexual performance artist from New York, a conservative Southern politician and a dog that unites their fates forever. It's a one-man play about the role of the arts and rolls in the dirt. Bringing Blessing's trenchantly funny, agitprop romp to the stage are actor Alan Brough and director Todd MacDonald.
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International Digital Entertainment Festival |
| Venue: | Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Melbourne, Australia |
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| Date: | 'Friday 30 October, Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November 2009' |
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| Time: | Friday 30 October 1pm - 7pm, Saturday 31 October 10am - 7pm, Sunday 1 November 10am - 5pm |
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| Fee: | from August 1 to November 1 2009. Tickets on the door - $18 each (Adult) Concession $13 amily $40 (2 Adults 2 Children) Three Day Pass $33 Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult |
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All the big names are back again for 2009 to present the newest games, latest products and all the excitement which makes this the biggest interactive event in Australia.
Showcasing the latest in the world of computer and video games. Play new and yet to be released titles on Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC as well as handhelds such as Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
There will be plenty of bargains to buy throughout the expo.
Featuring leading game publishers and developers, along with major brands demonstrating the latest products and technologies, eGames provides a 'hands-on' experience for gamers of all ages. A new feature to the show is the eGames 'Kids Zone' showcasing games and products for younger children.
The eGames Main Stage will provide a focal point with activities, presentations and entertainment.
The expo will also feature interactive areas like the Playstation Zone, and Xbox Zone for general game play and specific competition play to join in and have the chance to win one of many great prizes up for grabs. Play against Pro teams like Intel's Team Immunity or challenge your mates to see who is the better player. |
Step into your skis for filmfest@falls 2009...! |
| Venue: | Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management |
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| Date: | '5-7 June, 2009' |
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| Fee: | Weekend Pass: $35.00 ($25.00 concession) Individual Session Tickets: $15.00 ($10.00 concession) |
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| Booking: | www.fallscreek.com.au/FilmFestival |
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Now in it's 6th electrifying year, the annual filmfest@falls is a unique, three-day event that spans the Queen's Birthday Weekend (5-7 June, 2009) amidst the beautiful scenery of Falls Creek. The Festival, which is hosted by Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management, also marks the launch of the ski season in Falls Creek with an apres ski opening night celebration and concludes with the sixth, annual Snow Dome Awards.
Known as the 'filmmakers festival' and founded by the event's long-standing Director, Sally Hussey, filmfest@falls celebrates the quality and creative integrity of the Australian film industry, by showcasing the industry's newest talent alongside a vibrant mix of landmark retrospectives, screenings and cultural programs.
Fireside chats with industry luminaries, provide an intimate forum for emerging cinematic artists to introduce their work to key industry decision makers.
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Trinny & Susannah Live |
| Venue: | Centre Court, Fountain Gate Westfield |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 2 April' |
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| Time: | from 6pm |
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Trinny & Susannah will makeover 8 audience members live on stage as part of their Westfield Winter Wardrobe Tour!
Get ready to restyle your Winter Wardrobe with Westfield, as the UK dynamic styling duo Trinny and Susannah return for their second tour of Australia!
Be sure to come along with your favourite item of clothing and let Trinny and Susannah weave their magic into your winter wardrobe.
To celebrate the Trinny & Susannah live appearance, and give you the chance to revamp your wardrobe, Westfield Fountain Gate will stay open until 10pm on Thursday 2 April, with our retailers offering very special discounts between 5.30pm and 10.00pm. |
The Russian Resurrection Film Festival |
| Date: | 'National Tour 19 August - 20 September 2009' |
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2009 Russian Resurrection Film Festival National Tour dates:
Melbourne Palace Cinema Como: 19 - 26 Aug
Sydney Chauvel Cinema: 21 Aug - 2 Sep
SYDNEY EVENT: The Admiral's Reception
Chauvel Cinema 30 Aug
Brisbane Palace Centro Cinema: 3 - 9 Sep
Adelaide Palace Nova Eastend: 9 - 16 Sep
Perth Cinema Paradiso: 10 - 16 Sep
Canberra Greater Union Manuka: 17 - 20 Sep |
Henry IV Part 1 |
| Venue: | Athenaeum Theatre |
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| Date: | '16th - 26th of May, 2012' |
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Russian Culture Day in Adelaide Russian House |
| Venue: | 239 The Parade, NORWOOD Adelaide. |
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| Date: | '9 August' |
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| Time: | 1:30pm |
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St. Vladimir Ball in Russian Community Centre of Queensland. |
| Venue: | 19 Lotus Street, Brisbane |
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| Date: | '7 August' |
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| Fee: | $55 and $50(conc.) |
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| Booking: | 33 43 7962 - Lena, or 33 43 4229 - Natasha. |
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| Russian dinner and entertainment |
Slava's Snow Show |
| Venue: | Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St. Melbourne |
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| Date: | '12 August ' |
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| Booking: | 03 9650 1500 or 1300 723138. |
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| The show of Vyacheslav Polunin |
Miss Green's Garden Party |
| Venue: | The Willows, 462 St Kilda Road Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 6th September 2009' |
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| Time: | 12.30pm until 4pm |
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| Fee: | Tickets are just $35 and include organic wine on arrival, afternoon tea, goodie bags, fashion show and the opportunity to bid for your very own unique 'green' designer outfit. |
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| Booking: | Missgreenswardrobe.com.au |
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Dust off your prettiest frock and shine your favourite shoes as Miss Green invites Melbourne to her inaugural Garden Party!
Miss Green's Garden Party is an eco-minded fashion event that will be held in the lush surrounds of The Willows and is part of the official schedule for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2009.
Local established and emerging designers have been invited to take part in a fashion show and design an outfit worthy of the Spring Racing Carnival exclusively for the event. The difference is they must be created using only eco-friendly materials.
The dream designer line-up includes Jenny Bannister, Nicolangela, BODY by Dainy Sawatzky, Miss Lyndel Yeo, Alexi Freeman, Sideshow Design, Leonard St, Made In Donald, Davis Eyes, K.B.A.D, Sara Victoria, Lady Boutique, Tullia Jack, Eva Huynh, Joolz, Hopeless Hotel and Hair Fascinators.
Dress up in your finest Garden Party ensemble as Miss Green will be awarding a prize to the best dressed guest.
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Bachata Night Round#2 |
| Venue: | Chamber Hotel: CORNER OF MARTIN PLACE & ELIZABETH STREETS, SYDNEY |
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| Date: | 'Friday the 31th of July' |
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| Fee: | $15 @ Door OR $10 with email guestlist |
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| Booking: | emailguestlists@gmail.com |
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ENTERTAINMENT
DJ's - AV EL CUBANO - COCO - MONCHO
VICCO EL SONERO - Ronnie - DWIGHT CHOCOLATE ESCOBAR
SPECIAL GUEST' DJ MATEO 'FROM MILAN |
Bachata Night Round#2 |
| Venue: | Chamber Hotel: CORNER OF MARTIN PLACE & ELIZABETH STREETS, SYDNEY |
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| Date: | 'Friday the 31th of July' |
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| Fee: | $15 @ Door OR $10 with email guestlist |
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| Booking: | emailguestlists@gmail.com |
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ENTERTAINMENT
DJ's - AV EL CUBANO - COCO - MONCHO
VICCO EL SONERO - Ronnie - DWIGHT CHOCOLATE ESCOBAR
SPECIAL GUEST' DJ MATEO 'FROM MILAN |
Bastardy |
| Venue: | Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins Street Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 25 June' |
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| Time: | 6.30pm |
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Kino Cinemas presents a special opening night screening of Bastardy plus Q&A with Aboriginal elder, actor, cat burglar, junkie and documentary subject Jack Charles, Filmmaker Amiel Courtin-Wilson, Hosted by John Safran.
For forty years and with infectious humour and optimism, Jack Charles has juggled a life of crime with another successful career - acting.
Since founding the first Aboriginal theatre company in the 1970's, Jack has performed with Australia's most renowned actors (Geoffrey Rush, David Gulpillil, Bill Hunter) and directors in feature films (The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, Bedevil) TV series and hundreds of plays.
Filmmaker Amiel Courtin-Wilson follows Jack over seven years - gradually blurring the line between director and accomplice as Jack continually traverses the criminal and acting worlds.
However, the law finally catches up with Jack and when he faces a jail sentence he might not survive, he is forced to decide if he can go straight for the first time in his life.
Bastardy is the story of one man's journey into the light. |
Taste of WA Wine Tasting |
| Venue: | Woollahra Hotel, 116 Queen St, Sydney, NSW 2025 |
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| Date: | 'Sep 2, 2009' |
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| Time: | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
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| The Taste of WA wine tasting series is heading to the Eastern States for the first time! The best secrets of Western Australian wine will be revealed, featuring premium Western Aust... |
She Festival |
| Venue: | St Ives Showground |
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| Booking: | SheFestival.com. |
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The She Festival is a celebration of music, art, fashion and chocolate, featuring live bands, fashion parades and much more during the day, and a moonlight cinema to wind down the evening.
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National Vegetarian Week |
| Date: | '28 September - 4 October' |
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| Booking: | vegetarianweek.com.au |
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Pledge to Try Veg is the theme of this year's Week and Australians are being encouraged to make a pledge either to try a plant-based meal, increase their plant based meals or commit to eating vegetarian for the week by visiting Vegetarianweek.com.au.
For every pledge, one dollar will be donated to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to help fund research into protecting it threats such as rising water temperatures and water acidification. If left unchecked, such issues could cause major problems such as coral bleaching and damage to reef ecosystems.
An impressive line-up of celebrities including Sami Lukis, Brett Lee and Stephanie Gilmour is supporting us by making a Pledge to Try Veg to boost awareness of the health benefits of plant based foods, the effect of meat consumption on the environment, and to raise vital funds to help save the Great Barrier Reef from destruction due to climate change. |
Advance screening - The End of the Line |
| Venue: | Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 25 November 2009' |
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| Time: | 6.00pm |
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| Fee: | $20 per person |
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| Booking: | Sacf.org.au |
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An early preview screening of the film The End of the Line is a must see for
all lovers of seafood. Imagine an ocean without fish. Imagine your meals
without seafood. Imagine the global consequences. This is the future if we
do not stop, think and act FAST. Sydney residents will be able to attend
the early screening of The End of the Line - the world's first major feature
documentary highlighting the devastating effect of overfishing. The preview
screening will be hosted by Sydney Aquarium Conversation Fund (SACF) and
Nature Conversation Council of NSW, supported by the Save Our Marine Life
campaign, prior to its expected cinema release in early 2010.
All proceeds from tickets sales will help fund SACF's and Nature
Conservation Council's important local marine conservation work. |
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