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What's On - Archive 2011 8th February 2012 Beautiful Silks Business Workshop What you didn’t learn in fashion school is….5 out of 6 businesses in Australia go bankrupt. Our business workshop will focus on promoting and supporting fashion businesses with progressive sustainability goals and practices. Taught by published bankruptcy textbook writer and retired lawyer Jon Yaakov Gorr. Tues Dec at Beautiful Silks, $50. Can’t make it? Copy of DVD and workbooks $50. Seminar, DVD and workbooks $80. Rooftop Cinema Get your old time cinema on the top of Curtin House until the 31st January. Always featuring a mix of old and interesting films sometimes against the backdrop of a full moon. See their schedule here. Herring Island Summer Arts Festival Every weekend at the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park in Toorak is the annual arts festival which includes special artists' demonstrations, talks, workshops, activities, etc. Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix The Formula One Grand Prix comes to Melbourne again on the 15-18 March 2012. Check out more here. La Boheme As part of the Melbourne Opera's 10th Anniversary Celebrations, great cast has been assembled for one of the world's most romantic operas by Puccini. La Boheme is the tragic story of young love in Bohemian Paris. The score features some of the most romantic and moving music in all opera. At the Athenaeum Theatre selected sessions during March. Underground Cinema We, the people for the UGC freedom of animals believe it is time for change. This is a call to action not just words. Animals are being denied the right to live in freedom every day. Animals are innocent beings and it is our duty to defend them from harm. The need to experiment on animals is wrong. All this has to CHANGE. Come to our UGARA Rally on March 23 & 24th. Make a difference. Spread the word. The more people we have the stronger we are. Be united. More details will follow. Act fast. We are the voice of the voiceless; we do not forget; we do not forgive. Expect us. We are the new army.. Melbourne Food & Wine Festival This is one of Australia's most celebrated foodie festivals and it offers many events. Highlighting some of Melbourne's best restaurants with special events and international chefs, and more. The festival also features regional celebrations and its on from 2 to 21 March. More here. Fed Foodie Films Up to the 9th March, pull up a deck chair in Federation Square for an evening of free outdoor cinema featuring exclusive international food-flavoured films. From global phenomenon Ferran Adria in El Bulli: Cooking in Progress to comedy in a wine glass with Bottle Shock, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival presents a hand-picked collection of culinary films on the Big Screen.. 10th January 2012 Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival This festival celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with events held at Melbourne Town Hall, Federation Square, etc. Guests such as Dan Sultan, Casey Donovan and Archie Roach are featured with lots of other activities. On from Feb 10 to 12. Sustainable Living Festival Help protect the environment by attending various workshops, seminars and special events across Melbourne as part of the Sustainable Living Festival. It features a 'Big' Weekend at Federation Square with market stalls and entertainment. Various activities from Feb 11 to 26. The Clothing Exchange As part of the Sustainable Living Festival, The Clothing Exchange comes to Federation Square on Monday Feb 13 at 630pm. Tickets selling fast so get yours here now. 8th January 2012 Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 1st & 2nd Feb. New Wines from Yarra Valley, Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula and more will be featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. 7th December 2011 Midsumma Festival This event celebrates Gay and Lesbian culture at various venues in Melbourne with queer friendly performances and entertainment including special performances, cabaret, art exhibitions, and more in its program from Jan 15 as seen here. 2012 Melbourne Tennis Open The first big event on Melbourne's menu 2012 Melbourne Tennis Open. From the 16-29 January, all eyes will be on Melbourne and the players. Tickets are on sale so check here for more information. 2nd December 2011 Christmas Lights in Melbourne 2011 Check out the best guide on Christmas Lights around Melbourne this year by clicking here. Gingerbread Village The award-winning pastry chefs at EPICURE’s Culinary Centre have created a town modelled on Melbourne made entirely from gingerbread that is on display at the Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St from 1 to 24 Dec this year. It looks yumm!. The Blender Studios Christmas Exhibition With strong links to Melbourne Street Art and some of the most recognised and prolific artists calling the Blender home, this exhibition will attract a wide audience. Artists include Adi (Adrian Brierley), James Bonnici, Toni-Ann Dowd, Adrian Doyle, Geoffrey Carran, Michael Fikaris, Drew Funk, Joel Gailer, Heesco, Haha (Regan Tamanui) and Rebeccka Wetzler. 20 dec to 4/2 at 110 Franklin St.. Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 6th & 7th Dec. New Wines from Hanging Rock, Dromana Estate, Wild Dog Winery and more will be featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. St Paul's Cathedral Christmas Projection See a spectacular light projection on St Paul's Cathedral from Fed Square each night during December. The images projected on the cathedral represent the Christmas story told through Victorian landscapes - the pink skies during the summer months, the beauty of nature and the pulsating life force of the sun. On until 30 Dec 9pm-12am, to 1am New Years Day. 6th November 2011 The Heathen Bazaar The Heathen Bazaar will showcase the best of local high-end textile and fashion design including jewellery, garments, scarves and more. The Heathen Bazaar will be the textile fetishist and design lover's heaven! Open at Beautiful Silks 10am to 4pm Sat 10th Dec. The River Exhibition This Exhibition at Bundoora Homestead has art works relevant to two key waterways, the Darebin and Merri creeks, both that flow into the Yarra River. Historic and contemporary works about the waterways also feature the work by John Wesley Burtt, Batman’s treaty with the aborigines at Merri Creek, 6th June 1835. On until 11 Dec at 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora. Strange Wolf A new/old bar has opened in the basement of 71 Collins St Melbourne. (entrance via Strachan Lane off Exhibition St) Sounds like its in the old Trader Bar and we will try and investigate on Friday's Bar Tour! 10 Ways to Look at The Past Drawn entirely from the NGV Collection, 10 ways to look at the past explores how the concepts of history and memory have been observed. This exhibition features works by 10 Australian artists, including new acquisitions by David Noonan, Tom Nicholson and Richard Lewer, which will be on display for the first time. Love Never Dies We love talking about the Regent Theatres on our tours and we are especially proud the Love Never Dies is having its Australian premier right here! A sequel to the Phantom of the Opera, the theatre itself could have been a phantom had the 70's City Council got its way and demolished the theatre! May 29 to Dec 17. 17th October 2011 Space Invaders Space Invaders is 150 works from 40 street artists, many of whom are Melbourne based. Drawn from the National Gallery of Australia collection, check out some of the best street art around. Until 5 Nov. Loreto Mandeville Hall Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is opening the front door of Mandeville Hall for guided tours by Historian Steve Stefanopoulos. Come and learn about the history and architecture of one of Melbourne’s most significant nineteenth century mansions and take afternoon tea in the exquisite Reception and Drawing Rooms at the conclusion of the tours. Run on Sun 18 Sep, 23 Oct & 27 Nov 2pm to 4pm. Booking form here. Beechworth Paranormal Investigation Weekend From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th November, join Jonesy from Ghost Tech, Jacqui from Lantern Ghost Tours and the Beechworth Ghost Tours team on a weekend investigating Beechworth. Investigate the Lunatic Asylum on Friday night, followed by a ghost tour and investigation of historic, haunted hotels on Saturday and two nights haunted accommodation. Cost $350pp - for bookings call 0383400428. The Mad Square: Modernity in German Art 1910–37 The exhibition brings together over 200 works exploring the ways in which artists represented the modern world. Germany in the early twentieth century was a country in turmoil. After the WWI, the monarchy was replaced with the Weimar Republic. In such a time of change, came an explosion of creativity that is showcased in these works. From 25 Nov at the NGVI. Lethbridge 10 000 No Vacancy Project Space will feature selected finalists from the Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Awards, including Melbourne artist Chloe Vallance. The Award is part of the Lethbridge Gallery (Brisbane) competition where national and international artists submit small- scale, paintings, drawings and 2D artworks no more than 60cm wide. Until 7 Nov. Melbourne Music Week Melbourne Music Week (MMW) was established in 2010 by the City of Melbourne to celebrate and support our city’s thriving independent music scene. With over 65 events throughout the week, the 2011 program features high-quality, cutting-edge and diverse events staged at unique locations across the city. 18-26 Nov. Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 6th & 7th December. Producers such as Mt Avoca, Grampians Estate, Dinny Goonan Wines and Dromana Estate are featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. A Unique Christmas Shopping Experience For one day only, Markit@FedSquare will showcase 100 of the most coveted independent designers in Australia in the Atrium and BMW Edge Theatre at Federation Square. Featuring fashion, jewellery, homewares, kids products, stationery, textiles, and collectables. On Sun 27 Nov 10am-5pm. Art Deco and Modernism Society Join the ADMS for one of their most popular guided walks which reveals a wealth of 'near city' Art Deco architectural treasures in East Melbourne Walking Tour. To be held on 27 Nov at 9:30am Opposite main entrance Freemasons Hospital, in Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. Cost is $25 and bookings are possible here. Art Excellence Awards Exhibition The Art Excellence Awards Exhibition and Sale 2011 held by the Australian Guild of Realist Artists at the AGRA galleries Cnr Camberwell and Inglesby Roads Camberwell. On from Wed 9 Nov to Sun 27 Nov. More info here. Mo Movies This November sees special free Movember films at Fed Square shown on the big screen for the next 4 Wednesdays from 9 Nov at 8pm. The movies are: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, This Is Spinal Tap, Smokey and the Bandit. 13th September 2011 Enterprize - Melbourne's Tall Ship The Enterprize, Melbourne's Tall Ship based on the original ship John Pascoe Fawkner's party sailed to establish a settlement on the Yarra just below William St. The ship sails often around Melbourne has has a series of sails for History week (25-31 Oct) starting from Docklands. See more info here. Fed Square Microbreweries Showcase The popular Victorian Microbreweries Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 18th & 19th October. Breweries such as Mountain Goat, Mornington Peninsula and 2 Brothers are featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. Chocolate Creations Class Lindt Chocolat Maitre Chocolatier, Thomas Schnetzler hosts an evening of chocolate where you will make your own macaron ganache recipe amongst other indulgent desserts that can take home. The Chocolate Creations Class will be held on 18th of October from 7pm to 830pm at Lindt Chocolate Café Chapel St. Cost is $110pp and bookings are essential on 03 9090 0009. Paper City The Paper City exhibition features the vast archive of mail sent to the City of Melbourne since the 1840s and the historical connections that the various letterheads enable. Check those with street addresses ending in East and West when street numbering was different to today. ManStyle ManStyle explores the changes in men’s fashion from the 18th century to the present day. Looking at flamboyant display and absolute restraint in men's clothing over the period, the exhibition begins with the evolution of the modern suit and concludes with contemporary outfits from today’s menswear designers. The display will be across the National Gallery of Victoria’s Federation Square gallery and the International side over in St Kilda Rd. On until November. 6th September 2011 Vienna: Art & Design Come and see who were considered radicals a century ago, who were seemingly creating a brave new world. Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann, Egon Schiele, Adolf Loos and others helped change a conservative Vienna into a dynamic modernistic playground. At the NGV 18 Jun to 9 Oct. Breast Cancer Awareness Day Support research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer this October by getting down to the Tramcar Restaurant. In conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Luncheon, Early Dinner and Late Dinner services operating on Monday the 3rd Oct will dedicate 20% of proceeds towards this charity. More info here. Melbourne Fringe Festival The Fringe Festival is a quirky Melbourne arts festival and a city-wide celebration of independent creativity and the vibrant Melbourne arts scene. There will be a variety of shows and performances throughout the period showcasing a diversity of genres. On from Sep 21 to Oct 9. Walk the Talk @ Fringe As part of the 2011 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Walk the Talk@Fringe is a project designed to get people talking - in real life (IRL). Pair up with some you don't know and take a walk with them in the Fitzroy Gardens. Held on Sun 2 Oct at 130pm. For more info call 9939 7476. 17th August 2011 Irresistible Gluten Free Show The show is all about gluten free food. Displaying the very best of gluten free food including cakes, biscuits, pasta, bread and beer. Not only food is shown but also cookbooks, and other associated products. At the Melbourne Exhibition Centre 24 & 25 Sept. On The Boot Meet the stars of The Footy Show down at Glenferrie Oval in Hawthorn during the On The Boot fundraising to combat childhood cancer. With James Brayshaw and Sam Newman in attendance and lots of rides and and activities, a great day for all is possible On Sep 18 from 12pm to 3pm. Juggling Convention You may not know but this year is the 5th Melbourne Juggling Convention and its also the largest juggling event in Australia. A huge number of local and overseas jugglers will perform, attend public and professional workshops, and more for 3 big days over the Sep 17-20 weekend in Collingwood. Dear Father This is an exhibition of vintage postcards Lord Coconut sent to his father, whilst travelling between 1898 and 1911 sending back both the postcard and a small trinket related to his travels in many countries. Jewellers have re-produced the small trinket that may have sent and these can be seen at Lord Coconut until 17th Sep. Seafood & Semillon Victorian seafood & semillon are plentiful in spring, sample the best of both on LevelOne at Campari House on Thurs 15th Sep from 7pm. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters to start, as our host takes you through 5 classic Australian wines, accompanied by three courses of fresh spring seafood & cheese. Tickets $95 Campari House Members $85. Think Inc. 2011 The Plenary at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre presents some of the world's greatest minds in an off-beat conference-style event. Hosted by Josh Thomas, speakers such as Tim Flannery, Christopher Hitchens, AyaanHirsi Ali, and others will discuss subjects like science, rationalism, and secularism on Sept 18, cost: VIP $300, general $145 and students $115, plus booking fees. 12th August 2011 Melbourne Day August 30 is Melbourne's birthday - the day the city was founded when settlers landed on the north bank of the Yarra River from the schooner Enterprize in 1835. Each year the Melbourne Day Committee holds events to mark 30 August, the day Melbourne was founded. This pioneering group was led by Captain John Lancey but Leader John Fawkner wasn't there - the Sheriff wouldn't let him leave Tasmania! Melbourne Day is a day to celebrate one of the world's most liveable cities. More here. The Heathen Bazaar The Heathen Bazaar will showcase the best of local high-end textile and fashion design including jewellery, garments, scarves and more. The Heathen Bazaar will be the textile fetishist and design lover's heaven! Open at Beautiful Silks 10am to 4pm Sat 10th Sept. Melbourne Winter Festival The Melbourne Winter Festival is a celebration of all things Winter with a number of activities including free ice skating performances, special winter foods and drinks, traditional Glühwein (authentic mulled wine) and of course, cosy indoor woodfires! On from Aug 18 to Sep 5 outside the Royal Exhibition Building. Art Master Class workshops Melbourne artist Mary Neighbour is facilitating a series of workshops with local artists to take your art to a new level. Artists such as Katherine Hattam and Steve Cox will each take up to 12 people on a journey towards inspired art from September this year. Check her website for more information. 6th July 2011 Lord Coconut open studio As part of Craft Cubed 2011, Lord Coconut is participating in the Open Studio event Saturday with Jeweller Ali Alexander creating one of her Thesis rings in wax for a client who previously wrote a thesis titled ‘The effects of Thyroxine on regeneration of peripheral nerves in the axolotl, Amblystoma mexicanum’. Ali will also be creating by hand a special lapel pin in wax throughout the day which will be cast in sterling silver and finished the following week. On 10am-4pm Sat 20 August at Lord Coconut 4/289 Flinders Ln. From Russia With Love After a working holiday to Russia in 2002, Matt from Matt Irwin Photography released only some of the pictures he took. Now Matt is finally releasing more of the great colour and black and white images of his Trans Siberian Rail journey. On until 26 Aug. National Science Week Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks have banded together again to bring you National Science Week - now in its 14th year. Teachers, students and other interested parties can attend a wide range of entertaining events and activities about science, technology and engineering. From 13 – 21 August. From Here To Eternity Mills and Boon novels anyone? I think not. The Romance Writers of Australia's 20th Annual Conference is in town later this year and the standard will be somewhat higher than that famous publisher. ' From Here To Eternity' is the title of the gathering at the Hilton on the Park from Aug 11-14. Chocolate Rush Festival 2011 Chocolate Rush Chocolate Festival will be held on the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August and Melbourne will be overwhelmed by chocolate lovers from everywhere to discuss all things chocolate! See some of Australia’s finest chocolatiers and pastry chefs such as from our friends Lindt Chocolat Cafe and Cacao and see their skills and knowledge on display. Eugene von Guérard Von Guérard is regarded as the father of the Heidelberg School of painting in the late 19th Century. Take a look at Australia's most renowned landscape artist through this comprehensive exhibition, which includes many of von Guérard's beloved studies of both familiar and exotic locations. On from 16th Apr to 7th Aug. 4th July 2011 Donkey Wheel House 120th Birthday Historic Donkey Wheel House is celebrating its 120th birthday - come and join the celebrations! This building was constructed in 1891 for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company and was one of their two city terminals. An event is to be held on the evening of Saturday the 23rd of July to celebrate. More details to be announced here. Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be The story of the great Bon Scott will be performed at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre for a limited season. Starring Nick Barker in a (some say) surprising choice, will lead us on a journey of Scott and the rise of AC/DC. A few AC/DC songs will be heard of course. From July 12. Beanie Exhibition The Beanie Exhibition will be held at Artisan Books in Fitzroy from 9 - 30 July which showcases a variety of beanies and how they are made. With many beanies on display in their small store in Gertrude St, there is something for everyone. At 159 Gertrude St. 3rd July 2011 Melbourne Open House Doing anything on the 30th & 31st July? Well come show your love for the city and see some of our grand buildings! 75 of our best architectural delights will be open to the public with the Myer Mural Hall and Gothic Bank being some of the most popular. Details here. Nicholas Building Open Studios If you have been on one of our tours, you are likley to have visited a gallery, shop or an artist who is in the Nicholas Building, Swanston St. Once a year, the building occupants open their studios to the public and reveal the artistic heart of this unique building. Let's hope the City of Melbourne Council can do something to preserve this iconic building as an arts hub in the future. 28th & 29th July. 21st June 2011 Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 6th & 7th July. Producers in the Bendigo, Heathcote, Sunbury, and Swan Hill regions are featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. Frocks on Bikes | Reide to Heide Take a ride out to Heide Gallery in Templestowe to view some of the great art (Heidelberg II School was born there) and architecture (Heide II building is a masterpiece). A leisurely ride from Fitzroy will be quite fitting and there is a train option for those that want a shorter ride. On this Saturday from 10am. Busker of the Year – Jenny Biddle Catch Jenny Bindle, one of our best buskers out in Bourke St from time to time. She won the 2010 crown recently and while she still busks, she has 'normal' gigs. Read more by clicking on the Melbourne Bits and Pieces review of Jenny. Otherwise, be sure and drop by and support Jenny! 10 Minute Culture Fix Modernists? Surrealists? Abstractionists? If these names have you confused... Then you need a 10 Minute Culture Fix! Check 10 Minute Culture Fix signs located at the entrance to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia and ACMI in Federation Square to get yours. 12th June 2011 Projector Bike Come for a free night ride with a diference. Projector Bike, held over 2 nights, the specially modified bicycle will project dozens of short films and projection works from some of Melbourne most innovative visual artists and film makers onto random walls around the city. Working with Melbourne Bike Share, some of Melbourne's leading lighting designers will also provide interesting insights. 12 & 26 June 7pm - 830pm. Departs from the Fed Square Melbourne Bike Share Station. Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 1st & 2nd June. Producers in the Bendigo, Heathcote, Sunbury, and Swan Hill regions are featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. eg etal Exhibitions eg etal opens in early June with a series of original pieces by Joungmee Do. 'Longevity' is an extension of Joungmee's exploration and appropriation of Korean folklore. from 13 June to 2 July. 3rd June 2011 La Trobe and the Vignerons Come and hear historian Dr David Dunstan's Lecture titled “La Trobe and the Vignerons”. Dr Dunstan will examine Charles Joseph La Trobe’s work with the early development of the Victorian wine industry. 6-8pm Tue 14 June at Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett St. $25 (includes refreshments) Book 03 93269288. Starting Your Own Label Seminar Tuesday 21 June Beautiful Silks is holding a Starting your own label seminar. If you want to start your own clothing label, maybe you need a fashion designer. Maybe you want small quantities of nice, on trend clothing for women and young ladies so how can I buy in packs of maybe between 30 and 50 pieces? Factories or wholesalers? Wha?? Hear advice from Marion and Yaakov who have many years experience in the trade and business. Tickets $50, students $25. Bookings 94197745 or business@beautifulsilks.com. 23rd May 2011 Bricks, Beats and Pockets Fundraiser Come down to Donkey Wheel House at 673 Bourke and descend the dark stairs to attend a fundraiser on 3 June for Traditional Healthcare's health projects in India. A huge Street art auction, lots of great DJs, etc. $10 entry - from 12pm, music at 7pm. 12th May 2011 Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 1st & 2nd June. Producers in the Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Glenrowan regions are featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. MARKit @ Fed Square MARKit @ Fed Square will showcase 60 independent designers and illustrators. Designers including Hamb, Douglas & Hope, Limedrop, Beci Orpin and Third Drawer Down. Come and browse the fabulous wares made by some great local talent. On Sun 29 May 10am-5pm. Clothing Exchange 6th Birthday The Clothing Exchange celebrates 6 years of recycling clothing that has challenged the notion of always buying new and not recycled. And celebrate it with a Birthday Swap of course at 630pm, Wed June 1st at Loop Bar 23 Meyers Place. Tickets $25 and includes a cupcake upon arrival. Drinks at bar prices. Social Media for your Business For those interested in using social media marketing, Craft Victoria has invited 3 expert speakers to focused on Twitter, Facebook and blogging and how to use these in small businesses to increase profits, networks and website hits. On 30 May from 6pm to 730pm 4th May 2011 Strip Billboard: The Long and the Short of It At 3pm each day on the big screen, check out the work of some of world's best photographers with a screening of twelve photo essays in Federation Square. Photo essays from each practitioner will tell a story, from hundreds of pictures to just one image. Until 21st May. GATEWAY: Context, translation, place, displacement This exhibition finds inspiration in the gateways of Chinatown, a symbol and entry point of Chinatowns over the world. These represent a point of connection between cultures and is a clear indicator of a local Chinese community. 13 artists have interpreted experiences in and around the gateways through visual representations. On until 23 May at the Chinese Museum, Chinatown. Lindt Chocolat Cafe - Chocolate Creations Class Join Lindt in an exclusive evening where you will learn about chocolate and make your very own Lindt chocolate creations to take home. You will be able to make a Lindt chocolate mousse or customise your own Delice macaron! To be held on 24th May, bookings call (03)9667 0900. 2nd May 2011 Australian Coffee Festival Melbourne's love affair with coffee continues with the Australian Coffee Festival coming to town. To be held at the RASV Centre of Melbourne Showgrounds, it features tastings, displays and workshops all around the popular subject of coffee on the Saturday. A trade only day for those in the café industry will be on the Sunday. Sat & Sun May 21 & 22. Affordable Art Fair The Affordable Art Fair returns to Melbourne with many galleries from around Australia and overseas featured. Every budget is catered for as well as many styles such as photography, sculpture, indigenous and more. Its on from 19 May to 22 May at the Royal Exhibition Building. Top Arts: VCE 2010 Now in its seventeenth year, Top Arts: VCE 2010 showcases the work of emerging artists from government, Catholic and independent schools from across Victoria. Students selected for the exhibition completed Art or Studio Arts last year as part of their Certificate of Education, with 110 Victorian students shortlisted from more than 1800 applicants. Until 19 June at Federation Square. Australian Institute of Sport | 30 Years In 1981 there were 152 athletes across eight sports who first took up at the AIS. Now over 700 athletes are engaged across 26 sports. The National Sports Museum at the MCG showcases the last 30 years of the AIS with an exhibiton which runs until June 2011. Event: More than networking This event is about using LinkedIn to build your business and your professional brand. LinkedIn is an online network for professional people and can be a valuable tool for business. Its on Wed May 18 from 6pm 730pm at The Order of Melbourne, 2/401 to Swanston Street, Melbourne. 14th April 2011 The Heathen Bazaar The Heathen Bazaar will showcase the best of local high-end textile and fashion design including jewellery, garments, scarves and more. The Heathen Bazaar will be the textile fetishist and design lover's heaven! Open at Beautiful Silks 10am to 4pm Sat 14th May. Underground Cinema Melbourne has some great places to see movies that, even though you could see them at home, are still worth paying for. The best in our opinion is Underground Cinema. When they showed us The Crow with Brandon Lee, we were blown away with the production of the event. This weekend its an asian theme and they recommend wearing a kimono! Book your seat here. Bond Bar Happy Hours Bond Lounge Bar has happy hours on both Thursday and Friday nights, 5pm to 7pm grab a $5 Corona, Heineken or other drinks with free finger food! Check it out and its unique decor at Bond St, off Flinders St. Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 4th & 5th May. Producers in the Grampians and Pyrenees are featured this month. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. Chill On Ice Lounge Melbourne's own Chill On Ice Lounge will be located in Southgate this winter, with over 50 tonnes of carved ice making up the bar, furniture and glassware! Whilst you are cozy in thoughtfully-provided ski jackets, gloves and woollen boots, you can enjoy themed ice carvings in Melbourne's coolest space for functions and events. Mothers Day - Cristina Re High Tea Treat your mum nicely by attending a Mothers Day High Tea at Cristina Re in Fitzroy. From Today until Sunday, let the staff at Cristina Re spoil your mum at their fabulous shop. Book for 3 or more and get a great goodie bag! Mothers Day - Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Why not save the cooking for someone else this Mother's Day and treat Mum to a special experience aboard The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Fabulous food and beverage while enjoying the sights of Melbourne awaits. Mothers Day - Plaza Ballroom Swing down underneath the Regent Theatre in Collins St into the Plaza Ballroom - formally a 1200 seat theatre itself - for a sumptuous High Tea. A special Mothers Day event, you will be greeted with a glass of bubbles on arrival and take in the atmosphere, music and more food! Mothers Day - Free TreeTop Walk Our friends up at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures are offering a FREE walk for mums on Mothers Day! All she needs to do is accompany a paying guest which is a good deal as you want to share the experience with her. Check out their site for other related specials. Mothers Day - Mother's Day Classic Tribute Wall Tribute cards - dedicated to loved ones affected by breast cancer - will be on display in The Atrium from 2 May to 12 May by Mother's Day Classic. The Women in Super Mother's Day Classic have raised $7.8 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation to date. Register online or their next event at www.mothersdayclassic.org and help choosing to walk, run or volunteer. Mothers Day - Mezzo's Feast Mezzo still have seats available for their 'Sicilian Family Feast' on Sunday. Choose a 3 or 4 course menu from one of Melbourne's best venues which includes a deluxe 'Ortigia' Sicilian indulgence pack! Bookings via 9650 0988 or here. Mothers Day - Campari House Breakfast and Lunch reservations available for Sunday with large groups welcome. Includes a complimentary glass of Sparkling for every Mum! Book now on 03 9600 1574 or info@camparihouse.com.au. Basement Discs The insider's tip from Rod at Basement Discs is to check out The Wagons in concert at Basement Discs this Friday at 1245pm! 23rd March 2011 Mokoda Join the Mokoda ANZAC Day trek from The Shrine to Mt Macedon. Ian and John who created the trek will start at 10am on 24th April and walk 80km to the cross at the Mt Macedon peak. ANZAC Day Screening: Gallipoli At 2pm, the 1981 film Gallipoli will be show up on the big screen in Federation Square on the 25th April. dotMaze Check out the maze in Federation Square until the 24th April. You know how to beat a maze, right? La Mirada Film Festival The La Mirada Film Festival features the finest cinema from Spain and Latin America. With screenings at the ACMI, the festival is the only film festival in the world co-programmed by filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. Until 26th Apr. 16th March 2011 Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies This film at IMAX Melbourne explores ancient Egypt and it provides an introduction to the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition. This film re-tells the story of the discovery of forty mummies. From Public Figures to Public Sculpture From Public Figures to Public Sculpture is a fantastic exhibition showing a selection of maquettes, models, photographs and concept drawings exploring public sculpture in our streets and parks. Provides a very interesting insight into the creation of these works. On until the 15th April. 14th March 2011 Herring Island Summer Arts Festival The Herring Island series of Exhibitions starts this weekend with special exhibitions that are on until the end of March. For instructions on how to get there and other details click on the exhibition website to find out more. Hairspray Based on John Waters' cult movie, Hairspray is on at the Princess Theatre. Follows the life of Tracy Turnblad in the 60s town of Baltimore, with a passion to dance. On until March 31. Victorian Wine Showcase The popular Victorian Wine Showcase in the Atrium at Federation Square is on again on the 6th & 7th April. Producers in the Upper Goulburn, Goulburn and Strathbogie regions are featured. You will find the Atrium out back of the Square behind the ACMI. Rising 5 Rising 5 is an exhibition by an expert in 3D photography Mark Ruff. Local directors and stylists Simone Ling and Izabel Caligore and some Australian fashion designers have created a three hundred and sixty degree view of Australian fashion. On Thursday 31 Mar & Friday 1 Apr. Sustainable Living Week City of Whitehorse Sustainable Living Week shows Whitehorse residents how they can achieve a more sustainable lifestyle in all areas of their lives. Many activities are listed here and it runs until 1 April. |