Your guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions and sport April 23 - 29, 2007.
Anzac Day is this Wednesday. There are still many great shows to catch at The Comedy Festival. Varekai is another unforgettable performance by Cirque du Soleil. Circus Royale continues to delight audiences of all ages. There are many great shows and exhibitions on this week and Carlton takes on the Brisbane Lions this Saturday.
Major Events Guide
This Wednesday is Anzac Day with the traditional dawn service at the Shrine followed by the Anzac Day March along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
Dawn Service - The Shrine of Remembrance 5.45am to 6.30am.
Official Wreath Laying - The Shrine of Remembrance 6.30am to 8.30am.
The Anzac Day Commemoration March starts at the intersection of Swanston Street and Little Bourke Street and proceeds along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance. The March is on from 9am to 12.30pm.
Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony - The Shrine of Remembrance 12.45pm to 1.30pm.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is now Australia's most popular and dynamic annual arts festival featuring a high profile line up of cabaret, theatre, stand-up, live radio broadcasts, television, music, a Comedy Short Film Festival, free outdoor entertainment and visual art exhibitions.
The Comedy Festival finishes this Sunday. There are many new shows which have just been announced like; Wil Anderson, Peter Heliar, Umbiblical Brothers and Stephen Amos.
Varekai - Cirque du Soleil Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai.
The word varekai means "wherever"in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.
April 23 through to May 20, 2007
Coffee & Cars Day Dutton Direct will showcase an unrivalled display of luxury this Sunday, people with a passion for aircraft, cars, boats, architecture, fine art, and contemporary cuisine can indulge in this lifestyle for themselves.
From 10am-4pm, Mirvac's Yarra's Edge Promenade, will support this unrivalled display of prestige and exotic cars along the promenade including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes Benz, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche (just to name a few).
Luxury Motor yachts will be on display at Marina YE and visitors will be able to enjoy international cuisine from Yarra's Edge many cafes and restaurants.
The Circus Royale is an unforgettable 2 hour show staged in a luxury tent featuring International circus stars, it continues until May 6th.
High wire walkers, swing trapeze, comedy, acrobats, sabateco dancers, drummers, jugglers, contortion and 6 humane animal acts featuring camels, llamas, technicolour birds, horses and geese, it continues until May 6th.
The Giant Sky Wheel will be open at Federation Square. The panoramic views of the city are breathtaking and with the lights illuminating the skyline at night there is no better way to spend your day or evening than on top of the Giant Sky Wheel.
Situated along the edge of the Yarra River come along and check out the fantastic views of Melbourne Skyline or stroll down during the evening to see the spectacular light show.
International Beauty Expo & Conference will feature hundreds of leading brands, offering beauty professionals the latest industry products, concepts and innovations, this Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm - TRADE ONLY.
See leading celebrity make-up artist Linda Jefferyes' live make-up demonstration Saturday 28th April 12pm on the Fashion Parade Stage.This exclusive world class trade-only expo will also address the needs of the rapidly changing beauty industry with an action-packed education and event program.
Visitors will be inspired by an all new 2007 Conference, Beauty Updates, interactive demonstrations, glamorous fashion parades, and the About Face Make-up competition.
Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
NGV Australia - Australian Impressionism until July 8th - focuses on the five major artists of the movement - Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Jane Sutherland.
The exhibition traces the development of the radical new landscape at Box Hill, Mentone and Heidelberg. It examines the lively art world of 'Marvellous Melbourne' and the staging of the famous 9 by 5 Impression Exhibition of August 1889.
ACMI - Centre Pompidou Video Art until May 27th - one of the world's great collections, explore the largest history of video art ever seen in Australia.
Thomas Harrison - Milliner By the late 1930s, Ballarat-born Thomas Harrison was Melbourne's best-known milliner. His hats were coveted by women from all over Australia and were recognisable for their exceptional finish, inventive forms and dramatic visual effect.
An influential presence on Melbourne's millinery scene, Harrison's handiwork included one-off pieces for the wardrobes of individual clients, discreet ranges made to accompany the collections of local fashion houses, and whimsical historical showpieces created for his own in-house displays.
This exhibition presents an impressive selection of over 50 hats from the National Gallery of Victoria's extensive Thomas Harrison archive, spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s. Gifted to the Australian Fashion & Textiles collection by the artist in 1976 and 1980, the archive numbers more than 230 examples. These works, which survey his long career, have not been seen en-masse publicly in three decades. Thomas Harrison, Milliner celebrates Harrison's legacy, ingenuity and versatility as a bespoke milliner and examines his rich visual, historical and material vocabulary.
continues until May 27th - one of the most successful musicals in the world - seen by over 30 million people in 25 countries in 12 languages.
Set in 1975 during the final days leading up to the American evacuation of Saigon, Miss Saigon is an epic love story about the relationship between an American GI and a young Vietnamese woman.
The Ghost Writer - Developed under MTC's Hard Lines Program, Ross Mueller's The Ghost Writer is a story about stories, the lies we tell ourselves and the truths we daren't tell anyone. It's on at the Arts Centre until April 21st. Everyone has a story to tell, provided they have the right words to tell it. Brihanna (Margaret Harvey) can talk a blue streak, but writing has never been her thing. Best to leave that to Claudia (Belinda McClory), who has the class and literary skills to give a chaotic, violent story the texture of true tragedy. But what if the ghost writer has her own ghosts to exorcise, or only wants to stir up old ghosts?
RocKwiz is on Saturday. Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis host Australia's most original music trivia quiz show, in an unadulterated display of rock nerdery!
Recorded live in the Gershwin Room at the legendary music venue, St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel, the show features 2 mystery music guests and 4 punters selected from the pub audience, pitted against one another, in five fast and furious rounds of fearsome music trivia all for the ultimate prize.. the honour of winning!
The singer Pink will be performing at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on the 26, 27, & 28 th of April - I'm Not Dead Tour.
The singer Beyonce will appear at Rod Laver Arena this Wednesday. Multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award winning singer songwriter and now Golden Globe nominee actress, Beyonce is the all-round, all-American dream girl.
Grab a bargain at one of Melbourne's excellent markets, fetes and fairs. An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales.
If you've ever been to one of those food extravaganzas at Crown's fantastic Palladium Room, it's likely you've enjoyed some of Tim Clark's goodies. Tim is a multi award winning chocolate 'Master' who is responsible for much of the yummy chocolate treats coming from the kitchens at Crown.
Tim will show you some great and simple enough recipes for everything from moulded and dipped chocolate pralines, to nougat. It's a sweet tooths dream class! This Sunday $ 80.
- Queen Victoria Market Waterfront City Boutique Craft Market is on this Saturday 10am to 4pm.
With over 60 boutique stalls, everything sold at the Waterfront City Boutique Craft Market is fresh, home-made, good value and above all, great quality.
Waterfront City Piazza, Cnr Docklands Drive & Doepel Way, Docklands
Australian Rules Football - Essendon takes on Collingwood in the traditional ANZAC Day blockbuster which they are tipping will be a MCG full house (100,000). The next Melbourne game in Round 5 is the mighty TIGERS taking on West Coast Eagles at the G on Saturday.
We make it easy for you to find Melbourne's hidden and secret bars. Many new bars and nightclubs have opened recently and some even have free internet access where you might find some of the OnlyMelbourne staff working away.
This Saturday at Bar Altitude is Dirty Disco a night geared to a cheeky-but- friendly, up-for-it crowd, combining sexy, dirty house music in an intimate & comfortable environment.
It's a Saturday night party that will enforce a strict but fair membership base aimed at attracting a large female clientele who'll be provided with a safe and fun place to be each and every week.
Dirty Disco is what Our city's scene has been missing! A place where you can go to express yourself without the hassles or worries you might be subjected to at other venues. Clubbing is, and always has been, about escapism, freedom and enjoyment. Going out in Melbourne has been getting too serious over the past few years; Dirty Disco is all about putting the FUN back in to going out again!
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Your guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions and sport April 23 - 29, 2007.
Anzac Day is this Wednesday. There are still many great shows to catch at The Comedy Festival. Varekai is another unforgettable performance by Cirque du Soleil. Circus Royale continues to delight audiences of all ages. There are many great shows and exhibitions on this week and Carlton takes on the Brisbane Lions this Saturday.
Major Events Guide
This Wednesday is Anzac Day with the traditional dawn service at the Shrine followed by the Anzac Day March along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
Dawn Service - The Shrine of Remembrance 5.45am to 6.30am.
Official Wreath Laying - The Shrine of Remembrance 6.30am to 8.30am.
The Anzac Day Commemoration March starts at the intersection of Swanston Street and Little Bourke Street and proceeds along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance. The March is on from 9am to 12.30pm.
Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony - The Shrine of Remembrance 12.45pm to 1.30pm.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is now Australia's most popular and dynamic annual arts festival featuring a high profile line up of cabaret, theatre, stand-up, live radio broadcasts, television, music, a Comedy Short Film Festival, free outdoor entertainment and visual art exhibitions.
The Comedy Festival finishes this Sunday. There are many new shows which have just been announced like; Wil Anderson, Peter Heliar, Umbiblical Brothers and Stephen Amos.
Varekai - Cirque du Soleil Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai.
The word varekai means "wherever"in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai.
April 23 through to May 20, 2007
Coffee & Cars Day Dutton Direct will showcase an unrivalled display of luxury this Sunday, people with a passion for aircraft, cars, boats, architecture, fine art, and contemporary cuisine can indulge in this lifestyle for themselves.
From 10am-4pm, Mirvac's Yarra's Edge Promenade, will support this unrivalled display of prestige and exotic cars along the promenade including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes Benz, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche (just to name a few).
Luxury Motor yachts will be on display at Marina YE and visitors will be able to enjoy international cuisine from Yarra's Edge many cafes and restaurants.
The Circus Royale is an unforgettable 2 hour show staged in a luxury tent featuring International circus stars, it continues until May 6th.
High wire walkers, swing trapeze, comedy, acrobats, sabateco dancers, drummers, jugglers, contortion and 6 humane animal acts featuring camels, llamas, technicolour birds, horses and geese, it continues until May 6th.
The Giant Sky Wheel will be open at Federation Square. The panoramic views of the city are breathtaking and with the lights illuminating the skyline at night there is no better way to spend your day or evening than on top of the Giant Sky Wheel.
Situated along the edge of the Yarra River come along and check out the fantastic views of Melbourne Skyline or stroll down during the evening to see the spectacular light show.
International Beauty Expo & Conference will feature hundreds of leading brands, offering beauty professionals the latest industry products, concepts and innovations, this Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm - TRADE ONLY.
See leading celebrity make-up artist Linda Jefferyes' live make-up demonstration Saturday 28th April 12pm on the Fashion Parade Stage.This exclusive world class trade-only expo will also address the needs of the rapidly changing beauty industry with an action-packed education and event program.
Visitors will be inspired by an all new 2007 Conference, Beauty Updates, interactive demonstrations, glamorous fashion parades, and the About Face Make-up competition.
Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
NGV Australia - Australian Impressionism until July 8th - focuses on the five major artists of the movement - Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Jane Sutherland.
The exhibition traces the development of the radical new landscape at Box Hill, Mentone and Heidelberg. It examines the lively art world of 'Marvellous Melbourne' and the staging of the famous 9 by 5 Impression Exhibition of August 1889.
ACMI - Centre Pompidou Video Art until May 27th - one of the world's great collections, explore the largest history of video art ever seen in Australia.
Thomas Harrison - Milliner By the late 1930s, Ballarat-born Thomas Harrison was Melbourne's best-known milliner. His hats were coveted by women from all over Australia and were recognisable for their exceptional finish, inventive forms and dramatic visual effect.
An influential presence on Melbourne's millinery scene, Harrison's handiwork included one-off pieces for the wardrobes of individual clients, discreet ranges made to accompany the collections of local fashion houses, and whimsical historical showpieces created for his own in-house displays.
This exhibition presents an impressive selection of over 50 hats from the National Gallery of Victoria's extensive Thomas Harrison archive, spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s. Gifted to the Australian Fashion & Textiles collection by the artist in 1976 and 1980, the archive numbers more than 230 examples. These works, which survey his long career, have not been seen en-masse publicly in three decades. Thomas Harrison, Milliner celebrates Harrison's legacy, ingenuity and versatility as a bespoke milliner and examines his rich visual, historical and material vocabulary.
continues until May 27th - one of the most successful musicals in the world - seen by over 30 million people in 25 countries in 12 languages.
Set in 1975 during the final days leading up to the American evacuation of Saigon, Miss Saigon is an epic love story about the relationship between an American GI and a young Vietnamese woman.
The Ghost Writer - Developed under MTC's Hard Lines Program, Ross Mueller's The Ghost Writer is a story about stories, the lies we tell ourselves and the truths we daren't tell anyone. It's on at the Arts Centre until April 21st. Everyone has a story to tell, provided they have the right words to tell it. Brihanna (Margaret Harvey) can talk a blue streak, but writing has never been her thing. Best to leave that to Claudia (Belinda McClory), who has the class and literary skills to give a chaotic, violent story the texture of true tragedy. But what if the ghost writer has her own ghosts to exorcise, or only wants to stir up old ghosts?
RocKwiz is on Saturday. Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis host Australia's most original music trivia quiz show, in an unadulterated display of rock nerdery!
Recorded live in the Gershwin Room at the legendary music venue, St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel, the show features 2 mystery music guests and 4 punters selected from the pub audience, pitted against one another, in five fast and furious rounds of fearsome music trivia all for the ultimate prize.. the honour of winning!
The singer Pink will be performing at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on the 26, 27, & 28 th of April - I'm Not Dead Tour.
The singer Beyonce will appear at Rod Laver Arena this Wednesday. Multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award winning singer songwriter and now Golden Globe nominee actress, Beyonce is the all-round, all-American dream girl.
Grab a bargain at one of Melbourne's excellent markets, fetes and fairs. An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales.
If you've ever been to one of those food extravaganzas at Crown's fantastic Palladium Room, it's likely you've enjoyed some of Tim Clark's goodies. Tim is a multi award winning chocolate 'Master' who is responsible for much of the yummy chocolate treats coming from the kitchens at Crown.
Tim will show you some great and simple enough recipes for everything from moulded and dipped chocolate pralines, to nougat. It's a sweet tooths dream class! This Sunday $ 80.
- Queen Victoria Market Waterfront City Boutique Craft Market is on this Saturday 10am to 4pm.
With over 60 boutique stalls, everything sold at the Waterfront City Boutique Craft Market is fresh, home-made, good value and above all, great quality.
Waterfront City Piazza, Cnr Docklands Drive & Doepel Way, Docklands
Australian Rules Football - Essendon takes on Collingwood in the traditional ANZAC Day blockbuster which they are tipping will be a MCG full house (100,000). The next Melbourne game in Round 5 is the mighty TIGERS taking on West Coast Eagles at the G on Saturday.
We make it easy for you to find Melbourne's hidden and secret bars. Many new bars and nightclubs have opened recently and some even have free internet access where you might find some of the OnlyMelbourne staff working away.
This Saturday at Bar Altitude is Dirty Disco a night geared to a cheeky-but- friendly, up-for-it crowd, combining sexy, dirty house music in an intimate & comfortable environment.
It's a Saturday night party that will enforce a strict but fair membership base aimed at attracting a large female clientele who'll be provided with a safe and fun place to be each and every week.
Dirty Disco is what Our city's scene has been missing! A place where you can go to express yourself without the hassles or worries you might be subjected to at other venues. Clubbing is, and always has been, about escapism, freedom and enjoyment. Going out in Melbourne has been getting too serious over the past few years; Dirty Disco is all about putting the FUN back in to going out again!
This Wednesday is Anzac Day with the traditional dawn service at the Shrine followed by the Anzac Day March along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is now Australia's most popular and dynamic annual arts festival featuring a high profile line up of cabaret, theatre, stand-up, live radio broadcasts, television, music, a Comedy Short Film Festival, free outdoor entertainment and visual art exhibitions. 
Varekai - Cirque du Soleil Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai.
Coffee & Cars Day Dutton Direct will showcase an unrivalled display of luxury this Sunday, people with a passion for aircraft, cars, boats, architecture, fine art, and contemporary cuisine can indulge in this lifestyle for themselves. 
The Circus Royale is an unforgettable 2 hour show staged in a luxury tent featuring International circus stars, it continues until May 6th. 
International Beauty Expo & Conference will feature hundreds of leading brands, offering beauty professionals the latest industry products, concepts and innovations, this Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm - TRADE ONLY.
NGV Australia - Australian Impressionism until July 8th - focuses on the five major artists of the movement - Charles Conder, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Jane Sutherland.
ACMI - Centre Pompidou Video Art until May 27th - one of the world's great collections, explore the largest history of video art ever seen in Australia.
Miss Saigon continues until May 27th - one of the most successful musicals in the world - seen by over 30 million people in 25 countries in 12 languages.
RocKwiz is on Saturday. Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis host Australia's most original music trivia quiz show, in an unadulterated display of rock nerdery! 
This Saturday at Bar Altitude is Dirty Disco a night geared to a cheeky-but- friendly, up-for-it crowd, combining sexy, dirty house music in an intimate & comfortable environment. 
