Your guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions and sport April 30 - May 6, 2007.
The Jazz Festival starts this Wednesday. Remember to book something special for your Mother as it's Mothers Day on Sunday week. Silvers and Circus Royale are two great family shows on this week. At Telstra Dome this Friday will be St Kilda v Carlton followed by Essendon v Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday.
Major Events Guide
Melbourne Jazz Melbourne will come alive from 3 - 13 May 2007 with Crown Melbourne Jazz, an 11 day music festival celebrating the spirit of Jazz in all its forms.
From Crown to Hamer Hall and Federation Square, Melbourne's river precinct will become the beating jazz heart of the city, with a truly spectacular paying and free program presenting the finest International and Australian Jazz in the world.
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.
Silvers Grand Magic Circus As seen on Channel 9 in Celebrity Circus, Silvers Grand Magic Circus is a Melbourne tradition, it's on in Frankston this week..
Established in 1976, Silvers Circus has grown from strength to strength. In 1987 a new concept was developed and Silvers Grand Magic Circus was born. A procenium arch stage larger than many theatres was placed behind the sawdust ring and the inside of the bigtop was transformed into something the world had never seen before.
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
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.
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.
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?
Melbourne Jazz Melbourne will come alive from 3 - 13 May 2007 with Crown Melbourne Jazz, an 11 day music festival celebrating the spirit of Jazz in all its forms.
From Crown to Hamer Hall and Federation Square, Melbourne's river precinct will become the beating jazz heart of the city, with a truly spectacular paying and free program presenting the finest International and Australian Jazz in the world.
Art & Craft Markets Fetes and Fairs
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.
With a world groove fusion of didgeridoo, trumpet, percussion, guitar, bass and electronica, this Melbourne band will make you dance one minute and chill out the next, this Sunday 12 - 2 pm.
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 30 - May 6, 2007.
The Jazz Festival starts this Wednesday. Remember to book something special for your Mother as it's Mothers Day on Sunday week. Silvers and Circus Royale are two great family shows on this week. At Telstra Dome this Friday will be St Kilda v Carlton followed by Essendon v Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday.
Major Events Guide
Melbourne Jazz Melbourne will come alive from 3 - 13 May 2007 with Crown Melbourne Jazz, an 11 day music festival celebrating the spirit of Jazz in all its forms.
From Crown to Hamer Hall and Federation Square, Melbourne's river precinct will become the beating jazz heart of the city, with a truly spectacular paying and free program presenting the finest International and Australian Jazz in the world.
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.
Silvers Grand Magic Circus As seen on Channel 9 in Celebrity Circus, Silvers Grand Magic Circus is a Melbourne tradition, it's on in Frankston this week..
Established in 1976, Silvers Circus has grown from strength to strength. In 1987 a new concept was developed and Silvers Grand Magic Circus was born. A procenium arch stage larger than many theatres was placed behind the sawdust ring and the inside of the bigtop was transformed into something the world had never seen before.
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
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.
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.
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?
Melbourne Jazz Melbourne will come alive from 3 - 13 May 2007 with Crown Melbourne Jazz, an 11 day music festival celebrating the spirit of Jazz in all its forms.
From Crown to Hamer Hall and Federation Square, Melbourne's river precinct will become the beating jazz heart of the city, with a truly spectacular paying and free program presenting the finest International and Australian Jazz in the world.
Art & Craft Markets Fetes and Fairs
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.
With a world groove fusion of didgeridoo, trumpet, percussion, guitar, bass and electronica, this Melbourne band will make you dance one minute and chill out the next, this Sunday 12 - 2 pm.
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!