Local Events
26 December, 2008
Sand Sculpting Australia will run from 26th December,2008 to 26th April, 2009, and will see 3500 tonnes of sand placed on the Frankston foreshore and carved into extraordinary shapes. Visitors to the Frankston Waterfront will be able to see sand sculpting of a prehistoric valley of creatures and scenes from the age of the dinosaurs.
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (19)
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Across the Desert: Aboriginal Batik from Central Australia Across the Desert: Aboriginal Batik from Central Australia is a fascinating exhibition on the evolution of batik production in Indigenous communities.
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Andreas Gursky For the first time in Australia, an exhibition by German contemporary photographer Andreas Gursky will open at the National Gallery of Victoria on 21 November 2008.
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Australian Romance Readers Convention Inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention, Melbourne, 20-22 Feb 2009.
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Beautiful Woman Beautiful Woman exists to Impact, Inspire and equip women of varying ages, cultures and backgrounds to be all they can be.
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Bugatti: Carlo Rembrandt Ettore Jean The work of the Bugatti family - four generations of craftsmen, artists and designers - is as diverse as it is original. The furniture, silver, sculpture and cars produced by these remarkable individuals embody the common themes of truth to materials, love of natural form and originality of thought. The collective achievements of this family represent four generations of a uniquely creative family in the history of design.
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Law Week Law Week is coordinated by Victoria Law Foundation and the Law Institute of Victoria and supported by the City of Melbourne. Law Week is held in the 3rd week of May each year to promote greater understanding of the law within the community.
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Making a mark: prints and drawings gifted by Ian Brown Making a mark: prints and drawings gifted by Ian Brown will survey the collection highlights of one of the most generous supporters of the NGV - the Reverend Ian Brown.
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Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show Visitors are encouraged to roam the room to find their favourite curds and whey amongst the soft oozing camemberts, creamy blues and crumbling cheddars.
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MindBodySpirit Festival Australia s largest celebration of alternative living, the MindBodySpirit Festivals, showcase the most comprehensive profile of alternative living options available in Australia.
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National Careers & Employment Expo The National Careers & Employment Expo is Australia's largest careers and employment event bringing together organisations from the corporate world, government, industry sectors, education providers, non-profit groups all under one roof.
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No standing only dancing: Photographs by Rennie Ellis Photographer Rennie Ellis was renowned for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian society. He was best known for his photographs of social events, music festivals, fashion parades and nightclubs. But his oeuvre also encompassed the grittier side of life. During his career he photographed life on the streets, sometimes showing the darker aspects of society. Ultimately, Ellis vision of the world was celebratory; his photographs document the richness and diversity of contemporary life.
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Order & disorder: Archives and photography The enduring connection between archives and photography is explored in Order & disorder: Archives and photography. Due to its ability to record and organise images, photography has a natural association with archives. As both collections of records and repositories of data, archives contain elements of truth and error.
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Pottery Expo @ Federation Square The Pottery Expo project was created in 2001 by Jane Annois, an internationally exhibited Australian ceramic artist and teacher. The project aims to promote high quality innovative studio ceramics created by Australian ceramic artists, bringing these art works to the public at various venues. Expo's are held in Warrandyte, Federation Square and Gapsted.
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Remaking Fashion In recent years, contemporary fashion has adopted a new aesthetic, where elements of dressmaking have become components of design. Most recently this aesthetic has appeared in John Galliano s acclaimed Fall 2005 collection for Christian Dior, where the under structures were visible through the exterior fabric, and in Prada s Fall 2006 collection where eyelets, trouser fasteners, parts of metal scissors and hooks and eyes were grouped in discreet bunches as luxurious decoration.
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Rosalie Gascoigne After first exhibiting her work at the age of 57, Rosalie Gascoigne rapidly established a reputation as one of Australia s foremost contemporary artists. Following her first exhibition in 1974, Gascoigne subsequently developed an impressive exhibition history. She was also the first female artist to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale.
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Save Water Save Energy Expo Victorian householders and businesses are set to be offered the keys to creating a new era of sustainability.
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Setting the Scene SETTING THE SCENE
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The cricket and the dragon: Animals in Asian Art Whether mythical or real, characters from legend and literature or prized beasts in royal stables, animals have been depicted by Asian artists for thousands of years.
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The Global Business Outlook (GBO) 2009 The Global Business Outlook (GBO) 2009 event will bring together world economists, Australian business and industry leaders as well as those working in retail, manufacturing, banking and mining sectors to analyse how the economy is fairing. The focus is to assess Australia's position in a global context, and primarily through Government and business connections from the US, India, China and Japan, find out just what sort of impact this global economic condition imposes on Australian trade partnerships and businesses. Keynote Speakers include Government representatives, business leaders, industry experts, economists, academics and renowned entrepreneurs from Australia and Asia.
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Festivals and Celebrations (15)
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Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival Proudly presented by Fo Guang Shan Melbourne (FGS) and Buddha s Light International Victoria (BLIA VIC), Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival is a truly unique annual event which celebrates Melbourne s diverse multicultural society.
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Darwin to Melbourne Thank You Camel Expedition 2008-2009 The Darwin To Melbourne "Thank You" Camel Expedition will leave on Easter Sunday 2008 from Darwin City through the Western Deserts, Northern Territory Deserts, South Australian Deserts, Country Victoria and through the City of Melbourne from Government House on the 22/11/09 to the Royal Children's Hospital, as a show of thank you to Moira Kelly and the Children First Foundation, it's associated bodies and volunteers.
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Fed Square Laughter Club Join in a 30-minute laughter session at Federation Square at 11:00am on the 1st Sunday of each month.
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FENG SHUI network Now it s more important than ever to prepare for what the future brings.
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Late Night Thursdays @ Fed Square Have you noticed something different about Fed Square on Thursday nights? NGV Australia and ACMI are open to 9pm so you can enjoy the latest exhibitions without the usual bustle of weekend crowds. And a number of the cafes, bars, and restaurants in Fed Square have special offers for Thursday nights, so you can meet friends after work or warm-up for the weekend.
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Little Big Shots Get square eyes with films for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, to amaze and delight kids. Kids of all ages flock to Melbourne's International Kids Film Festival, Little Big Shots, to laugh, whoop, think and create.
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Melbourne Fringe Festival Melbourne Fringe celebrates every corner and crevice of arts space in Melbourne. Made up of three major components the festival is your guide to the most cutting edge art in the city.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Laugh 'til it hurts with the world's premier funny people in Melbourne. Laughter takes over the city as the best international and local comedians descend on Melbourne every year. More than 200 different shows and over 2,200 performances tickle the funny bones of almost 400,000 comedy lovers in venues all across the city.
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival It s a queer, queer, queer, queer world and Melbourne will be its epicentre from March 18 to 29 when the 19th Melbourne Queer Film Festival takes over the town. Over 12 days an estimated 25,000 film lovers will watch over 140 gender bending films from around the world.
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Melbourne Writers Festival Ten days of chat, banter and provocation with the world's top writers, the Melbourne Writers Festival is where the ideas come alive and words are made flesh. whether you want to take flights of fancy or be bought down to earth, there's bound to be session or two in the more than 250 events that you will want to hear. Check out our festival marquee, where you can buy your books, have your favorite author sign them and stay on for music, debates and fun and games.
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Moomba Waterfest For over 50 years Moomba Waterfest has entertained and delighted as it brings Melbourne s waterfront to life with four days of FREE public events. With a jam-packed program of old favourites and first-time additions, 2009 will be no exception.
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NAB Taste of Tennis The NAB Taste of Tennis Australia takes place at the new Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Friday 16th January 2009 from 7pm till 10pm. NAB Taste of Tennis Australia will provide guests with a rare chance to brush shoulders with their favourite tennis stars while sampling delicacies from Melbourne's top restaurants.
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Neighbour Day Neighbour Day is held on the last Sunday in March every year but you don t have to wait until then to talk to your neighbours!
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Summer Fun in the City Pack a picnic, grab a group and enjoy Melbourne s sunny days and balmy nights at Summer Fun in the City. Featuring a jam-packed program of free events including an evening under the stars, learning some new dance moves, catch a fairy show and experience the thrill of the trapeze in the heart of the city.
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Sustainable Living Festival Sustainability Make it your Sport
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Markets (4)
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Markets in the Garden The Gardens Markets are on again at the Royal Botanic Gardens!
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South Melbourne Market The South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne's oldest and most popular Markets. The Market has been serving customers since 1867. The South Melbourne Market has 144 permanent undercover stalls:
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Suzuki Night Market The Suzuki Night Market 2008/09 Season commences on Wednesday 26 November 2008 and runs every Wednesday until 25 February 2009, except 24 & 31 December 2008. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Arts Centre Sunday Market At the Arts Centre Sunday Market there is an endless array of one-of-a-kind gift ideas. With over 150 stalls under cover, you can shop until you drop no matter what the season.
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Performances (5)
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Billy Elliot The Musical One small boy, one big dream, one huge musical.
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International Tap Dancing Day In celebration of International Tap Dancing Day, more than 200 of Melbourne s zaniest tap dancers from Glamour Puss Studios & Miss Lou Lou s will take part in the March O Glamour to tap their way down St Kilda Rd and along the Yarra to Southgate.
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Opera Australia - Season 2009 Opera Australia 2009: The Power of the Voice
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Opera in the Market Opera in the Market returns for its 9th year in support of cancer research, when 'K' Shed is magically transformed into Australia's most unique opera house. Featuring: The 55 piece Opera in the Market orchestra, Conductor Benjamin Northey, special guests Soprano (TBA) Roy Alexander Best, 150 Voice Opera in the Market Chorus, pre concert food and wine stalls.
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Tai Chi @ Fed Square Indulge the body, mind and soul
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Sporting Events (7)
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2009 FORMULA 1(TM) ING Australian Grand Prix The 2009 FORMULA 1 ING Australian Grand Prix is the country s premier sporting event and offers an action-packed extravaganza of on-track and off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
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Australian Corporate Games National multi-sport event for businesses and organisations. Now in its 17th year attracting more than 11,000 participants from 350 organisations over 4 days at venues in and around Melbourne.
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Australian Football League Finals Series Don t miss the spectacular crescendo of 22 weeks of fantastic competition in the 2009 AFL Finals Series.
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Australian Open - The Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2009
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Aviva Investors Around the Bay in a Day Aviva Investors Around the Bay in a Day is Australia's premier mass participation bike ride. Leading into it s seventeenth year, the event is experiencing significant growth, with over 16,300 riders participating in 2008. With a final figure yet to be finalised, it is anticipated that these riders will raise a record tally for the official charity partner, The Smith Family.
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Mothers Day Classic The Mothers Day Classic is a run/walk for breast cancer research. All proceeds from the event go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Samsung Melbourne Marathon Melbourne Marathon attracts competitors of all shapes and sizes, old and young from all over Australia and the globe. The wide spread demographic of competitors is evidence of the popularity of social running in Australia and the world. The 2007 Event saw over 15,000 entrants, which doubled the competitor numbers from 2006!