Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for December 10 - December 16, 2007.
This week the Festival of Lights celebrates with Chanukah in the City, and Federation Square presents its Advent Calendar with free performances every night! There's also the Perry Street Festival with music, food and entertainment, and the Human Rights Arts & Film Festival continues. For the kids there's also Scuba Santa at Melbourne Aquarium, and the Wiggles - live at Rod Laver Arena!
With 15 sleeps to Christmas get a head start on summer fun with the School Holiday Guide, guides to Christmas Party Planning and Christmas Light displays, and what's happening on New Year's Eve!
There is sport details, special dining offers and info on upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!
Not receiving our newsletter? Get your copy of What's On this Week!
Major Events Guide
Chanukah in the City will be held December 11th at Fed Square with the Festival of Lights celebrating the Jewish tradition of Chanukah with fabulous rides, activities and entertainment!
Hosted by Melbourne comedian, Steve Bidwell, the event begins at 4pm. Special guests include the renowned Jewish punk rock band Yidcore (pictured).
Perry Street Festival is a local community festival, displaying Collingwood's diverse community with a unique celebration of local cultures including local musical talent, information stalls from community organisations, an outdoor organic eatery and daytime children's entertainment. The festival will also feature displays highlighting environmentally sustainability. Run by Friends of the Earth, it takes place on Sunday.
Advent Calendar @ Fed Square - Celebrate the spirit of Christmas as the East Shard at Federation Square is transformed into a magical Advent Calendar - 24 days, 25 windows, 25 performances! Talented aerialists will perform in front of a magical animation, unveiling each day's window on the side of a three-storey building. There will be a free performance at 9pm every night in December with a finale on Christmas Eve!
The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, running from November 29 to December 15, features 4 days of award-winning films and discussion salons exploring the weird and wonderful world of human rights, as well as a 2-week art exhibition. Inspired by similar festivals held in New York, London and Johannesburg, the first-ever Australian Human Rights Arts and Film Festival is about to take off in Melbourne!
School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for a head start on things to do with the kids during the school holidays in December 2007 to January, 2008.
Updated Weekly with all the Latest Events!!
The guide is updated weekly to highlight the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, to help you find perfect ways to enjoy the holidays with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!
Pack the kids into the car and head out for a fun nights entertainment. Many owners have been decorating their homes for years and produce fantastic moving displays that will thrill the whole family.
Once Upon a Space, held at Brunswick Street Gallery, is an exhibition by Ben Howe that showcases paintings made while living in Hamburg, where he refined a critical vision of the modern city as a recent migrant, exploring Hamburg's forgotten cultural centre.
The Octopus & The Rat features new works by Samuel Tupou, who immigrated to Australia at the age of 10 and joined an artist cooperative in his teens where he learned street art and print based techniques. The exhibition will be at MARS Gallery until December 21.
Contemporary Silver & Metalwork Award 2007
This exhibition features work by contemporary Australian artists as part of this year's Buda Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award, which attracts artists from across the nation.
Masks of China at the Immigration Museum features handmade masks from China, some which are over 200 years old. With free entry for children the exhibition includes fun kids activity trail with the chance to sketch and colour-in their own mask!
Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.
Harry's Christmas is a darkly comic story of the downward spiral of a very lonely man facing depression head-on to see the comic side of being suicidal at what's supposedly the happiest time of year... Currently playing at Northcote Town Hall.
Christmas to Candlemas is a performance by Melbourne's outstanding chamber choir, Ensemble Gombert, noted for its pure intonation and historic approach to choral sound and style. They will be performing ay Xavier College Chapel on December 15.
The Madwoman of Chaillot, currently playing at the Arts Centre, features Magda Szubanski in a timely play that examines those who value money over quality of life and regard compassion as a form of madness, and how they always seem to be in power!
Glengarry Glen Ross, the award-winning comedy by David Mamet, will be performed at Chapel Off Chapel from November 29 to December 16. Presented by Human Sacrifice Theatre, the play is renowned for its colourful language as much for its compelling drama.
Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the smash hit Broadway and West End musical, has finally hit Melbourne, playing at Her Majesty's Theatre. Directed by Mike Nichols, the play is based on one of the Pythons' best-loved films, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the popular Oscar-winning film, the play is fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable! Experience the beauty of the outback on stage with over 20 full-scale production numbers that will take your breath away!
Entertainment & Nightlife
Spensers Live presents superb entertainment and quality food in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Every Tuesday night you'll find Jazz with the Michael Jordan Trio. Thursday December 14, there'll be a special performance by Wilbur Wilde and Wendy Stapleton!
Kumbuka Utamaduni, taking place at Trades Hall Melbourne on Saturday, is a free concert, presented by IMPALA, an African community group. The concert features perfromances by King Bell & Soukas Ba Congo and other special guests.
Follow the Star at Box Hill's Revival Centre Hall where you'll find a sparkling indoor display of Christmas lights and displays! The display will be on show until Saturday, with Carols by Candlelight held on Sunday at the Revival Hall, commencing 6pm.
The Rooftop Cinema at Curtin House flickers into action during Summer, with films screening Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy the night lights, classic cinema and the rooftop bar! This week's program includes Jim Jarmusch's cult film Ghost Dog, screening Sunday.
WIN $6,000 with Nestle - By taking part in the Nestle Lifestyle Survey you not only go in the draw for $5,000 plus an extra $1,000, but you also recieve their online magazine, PLENTY! - full of yummy recipes, competitions and more!
Competition Ends December 21st 2007
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!
Menulog is the easiest way to avoid the New Year's Rush & book a table at one of Melbourne's many splendid restaurants! There are many Melbourne restaurants that are currently offering special deals for New Year's Eve so you can save money and have a great night out in Melbourne! Restaurants found at Menulog offer everything from New Year's special menus, a la carte banquets, and more!
Cleanskins.com sell premium Australian wines direct to the public at up to 50% off retail prices, offering Free Home Delivery and a 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Perfect for all lovers of wine, their impressive range of wines and service were recommended on Channel 7's Today Tonight and Channel 9's A Current Affair.
Menulog Home Delivery is a great chance to eat fine cuisine at home! With over 300 of the best restaurants on offer, you're sure to find something to suit any taste or occasion. To find fast and easy delivery in your area, Visit Here.
Dragons vs Melbourne
Sat 15 December - 7:30pm
Vodafone Arena
Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Way We Wear Fairs, a highlight for collectors of vintage clothing and accessories with over thirty dealers from all over Australia, will be holding their Baubles Bangles & Ballgowns fair this week at Malvern Town Hall from December 14 to 16.
The Shirt and Skirt Markets, held on Sunday at Abbotsford Convent, is the perfect place for emerging fashion designers to showcase their talents and sell beautiful creations to the general public, with men's, women's and children's fashion, jewellery and more!
Melbourne Market Guide - 3rd Week of this Month
Make the most of the sunny days and hop along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain! An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
The Suzuki Night Market has returned for summer at Queen Victoria Market, running Wednesday nights weekly through to February. Now a summer tradition, the Suzuki Night Market offers a great mix of unusual products, great food and atmosphere!
Ryder
Ryder create a soul-drenched blues sound that effortlessly traverses the eclectic 'roots' genre with an earthiness and accessibility that attracts a diverse audience.
Lead vocalist, Jade Myconos' voice is alluring to say the least and her laid back acoustic style leaves any audience with the feeling they've seen music of true conviction and soul - 12pm to 2pm
Melbourne For Kids
Pop go The Wiggles! - Celebrating The Wiggles' 16th year, The Wiggles and all their friends, will be performing at Rod Laver Arena for two days only on December 11th and 12th, with three shows each day!
Come see The Wiggles along with Captain Feathersword, Dorothy The Dinosaur, Wags The Dog and others as they perform songs from their latest release!
The Smokebuster Bus, presented by the Melbourne Fire Department, will be in Federation Square until December 13 with interactive and educational safety demonstrations and loads of giveaways, including DVD's and fire department safety information packs!
Scuba Santa - From 1 to 25 December, Melbourne Aquarium's very own Scuba Santa will be making special visits in the world famous Fish Bowl, spreading Christmas cheer for all - even the sharks! Scuba Santa will dive into the Oceanarium each day at 11.15am.
The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).
Family Tours
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!
The National Women's Circus will be holding a tumbling workshop in West Footscray from Tuesday to Friday this week. Classes cost $60, and participants will be required to be members of the Women's Circus, while a guest joining fee costs a whopping One Dollar!
Yoga at the Park is an initiative of The Health and Yoga Council of Australia, presenting Yoga classes in some of Victoria's most beautiful parks and gardens. Set in a relaxed environment, classes are designed to suit many age groups and levels of experience.
You Can Help
There are many social causes that are relevant to people from all walks of life, many of which rely on public support to better the community or assist those who are less fortunate. This week we ask you to consider the following..
Charity Greeting Cards is a wholesale publisher of Greetings Cards which support Australian Charities. In the Calendar year of 2006, they were able to donate in excess of $192,000 to charity, and are now offering a new service where from as little as 50 cards, you can personalise your cards online in full colour, and support 1 of the 40 available charities! They can even arrange help to support your favourite charity if unlisted!
The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia's largest Christmas gift appeal. The Wishing Tree supports some of Australia's largest welfare organisations and Trees can be found nationally in Kmart stores, with gifts collected up until Christmas Eve.
OnlyMelbourne Welcomes..
Advertising your Business or Event at OnlyMelbourne is not only easy, but best of all it's FREE!! - Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!
Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.
Fitzroy was Melbourne's first suburb, created when the area between Melbourne and Alexandra Parade (originally named Newtown) was subdivided into vacant lots and offered for sale.
Newtown was later renamed Collingwood, and the area now called Fitzroy (west of Smith Street) was made a ward of the Melbourne City Council. On 10 September 1858, Fitzroy became a municipality in its own right, separate from the City of Melbourne.
Fitzroy is also infamous for being home to the 1920's gangster figure, Squizzy Taylor, who frequented the area around the junction of Napier Street and Gertrude Street.
Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for December 10 - December 16, 2007.
This week the Festival of Lights celebrates with Chanukah in the City, and Federation Square presents its Advent Calendar with free performances every night! There's also the Perry Street Festival with music, food and entertainment, and the Human Rights Arts & Film Festival continues. For the kids there's also Scuba Santa at Melbourne Aquarium, and the Wiggles - live at Rod Laver Arena!
With 15 sleeps to Christmas get a head start on summer fun with the School Holiday Guide, guides to Christmas Party Planning and Christmas Light displays, and what's happening on New Year's Eve!
There is sport details, special dining offers and info on upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!
Not receiving our newsletter? Get your copy of What's On this Week!
Major Events Guide
Chanukah in the City will be held December 11th at Fed Square with the Festival of Lights celebrating the Jewish tradition of Chanukah with fabulous rides, activities and entertainment!
Hosted by Melbourne comedian, Steve Bidwell, the event begins at 4pm. Special guests include the renowned Jewish punk rock band Yidcore (pictured).
Perry Street Festival is a local community festival, displaying Collingwood's diverse community with a unique celebration of local cultures including local musical talent, information stalls from community organisations, an outdoor organic eatery and daytime children's entertainment. The festival will also feature displays highlighting environmentally sustainability. Run by Friends of the Earth, it takes place on Sunday.
Advent Calendar @ Fed Square - Celebrate the spirit of Christmas as the East Shard at Federation Square is transformed into a magical Advent Calendar - 24 days, 25 windows, 25 performances! Talented aerialists will perform in front of a magical animation, unveiling each day's window on the side of a three-storey building. There will be a free performance at 9pm every night in December with a finale on Christmas Eve!
The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, running from November 29 to December 15, features 4 days of award-winning films and discussion salons exploring the weird and wonderful world of human rights, as well as a 2-week art exhibition. Inspired by similar festivals held in New York, London and Johannesburg, the first-ever Australian Human Rights Arts and Film Festival is about to take off in Melbourne!
School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for a head start on things to do with the kids during the school holidays in December 2007 to January, 2008.
Updated Weekly with all the Latest Events!!
The guide is updated weekly to highlight the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, to help you find perfect ways to enjoy the holidays with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!
Pack the kids into the car and head out for a fun nights entertainment. Many owners have been decorating their homes for years and produce fantastic moving displays that will thrill the whole family.
Once Upon a Space, held at Brunswick Street Gallery, is an exhibition by Ben Howe that showcases paintings made while living in Hamburg, where he refined a critical vision of the modern city as a recent migrant, exploring Hamburg's forgotten cultural centre.
The Octopus & The Rat features new works by Samuel Tupou, who immigrated to Australia at the age of 10 and joined an artist cooperative in his teens where he learned street art and print based techniques. The exhibition will be at MARS Gallery until December 21.
Contemporary Silver & Metalwork Award 2007
This exhibition features work by contemporary Australian artists as part of this year's Buda Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Award, which attracts artists from across the nation.
Masks of China at the Immigration Museum features handmade masks from China, some which are over 200 years old. With free entry for children the exhibition includes fun kids activity trail with the chance to sketch and colour-in their own mask!
Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.
Harry's Christmas is a darkly comic story of the downward spiral of a very lonely man facing depression head-on to see the comic side of being suicidal at what's supposedly the happiest time of year... Currently playing at Northcote Town Hall.
Christmas to Candlemas is a performance by Melbourne's outstanding chamber choir, Ensemble Gombert, noted for its pure intonation and historic approach to choral sound and style. They will be performing ay Xavier College Chapel on December 15.
The Madwoman of Chaillot, currently playing at the Arts Centre, features Magda Szubanski in a timely play that examines those who value money over quality of life and regard compassion as a form of madness, and how they always seem to be in power!
Glengarry Glen Ross, the award-winning comedy by David Mamet, will be performed at Chapel Off Chapel from November 29 to December 16. Presented by Human Sacrifice Theatre, the play is renowned for its colourful language as much for its compelling drama.
Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the smash hit Broadway and West End musical, has finally hit Melbourne, playing at Her Majesty's Theatre. Directed by Mike Nichols, the play is based on one of the Pythons' best-loved films, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the popular Oscar-winning film, the play is fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable! Experience the beauty of the outback on stage with over 20 full-scale production numbers that will take your breath away!
Entertainment & Nightlife
Spensers Live presents superb entertainment and quality food in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Every Tuesday night you'll find Jazz with the Michael Jordan Trio. Thursday December 14, there'll be a special performance by Wilbur Wilde and Wendy Stapleton!
Kumbuka Utamaduni, taking place at Trades Hall Melbourne on Saturday, is a free concert, presented by IMPALA, an African community group. The concert features perfromances by King Bell & Soukas Ba Congo and other special guests.
Follow the Star at Box Hill's Revival Centre Hall where you'll find a sparkling indoor display of Christmas lights and displays! The display will be on show until Saturday, with Carols by Candlelight held on Sunday at the Revival Hall, commencing 6pm.
The Rooftop Cinema at Curtin House flickers into action during Summer, with films screening Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy the night lights, classic cinema and the rooftop bar! This week's program includes Jim Jarmusch's cult film Ghost Dog, screening Sunday.
WIN $6,000 with Nestle - By taking part in the Nestle Lifestyle Survey you not only go in the draw for $5,000 plus an extra $1,000, but you also recieve their online magazine, PLENTY! - full of yummy recipes, competitions and more!
Competition Ends December 21st 2007
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!
Menulog is the easiest way to avoid the New Year's Rush & book a table at one of Melbourne's many splendid restaurants! There are many Melbourne restaurants that are currently offering special deals for New Year's Eve so you can save money and have a great night out in Melbourne! Restaurants found at Menulog offer everything from New Year's special menus, a la carte banquets, and more!
Cleanskins.com sell premium Australian wines direct to the public at up to 50% off retail prices, offering Free Home Delivery and a 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Perfect for all lovers of wine, their impressive range of wines and service were recommended on Channel 7's Today Tonight and Channel 9's A Current Affair.
Menulog Home Delivery is a great chance to eat fine cuisine at home! With over 300 of the best restaurants on offer, you're sure to find something to suit any taste or occasion. To find fast and easy delivery in your area, Visit Here.
Dragons vs Melbourne
Sat 15 December - 7:30pm
Vodafone Arena
Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Way We Wear Fairs, a highlight for collectors of vintage clothing and accessories with over thirty dealers from all over Australia, will be holding their Baubles Bangles & Ballgowns fair this week at Malvern Town Hall from December 14 to 16.
The Shirt and Skirt Markets, held on Sunday at Abbotsford Convent, is the perfect place for emerging fashion designers to showcase their talents and sell beautiful creations to the general public, with men's, women's and children's fashion, jewellery and more!
Melbourne Market Guide - 3rd Week of this Month
Make the most of the sunny days and hop along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain! An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
The Suzuki Night Market has returned for summer at Queen Victoria Market, running Wednesday nights weekly through to February. Now a summer tradition, the Suzuki Night Market offers a great mix of unusual products, great food and atmosphere!
Ryder
Ryder create a soul-drenched blues sound that effortlessly traverses the eclectic 'roots' genre with an earthiness and accessibility that attracts a diverse audience.
Lead vocalist, Jade Myconos' voice is alluring to say the least and her laid back acoustic style leaves any audience with the feeling they've seen music of true conviction and soul - 12pm to 2pm
Melbourne For Kids
Pop go The Wiggles! - Celebrating The Wiggles' 16th year, The Wiggles and all their friends, will be performing at Rod Laver Arena for two days only on December 11th and 12th, with three shows each day!
Come see The Wiggles along with Captain Feathersword, Dorothy The Dinosaur, Wags The Dog and others as they perform songs from their latest release!
The Smokebuster Bus, presented by the Melbourne Fire Department, will be in Federation Square until December 13 with interactive and educational safety demonstrations and loads of giveaways, including DVD's and fire department safety information packs!
Scuba Santa - From 1 to 25 December, Melbourne Aquarium's very own Scuba Santa will be making special visits in the world famous Fish Bowl, spreading Christmas cheer for all - even the sharks! Scuba Santa will dive into the Oceanarium each day at 11.15am.
The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).
Family Tours
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!
The National Women's Circus will be holding a tumbling workshop in West Footscray from Tuesday to Friday this week. Classes cost $60, and participants will be required to be members of the Women's Circus, while a guest joining fee costs a whopping One Dollar!
Yoga at the Park is an initiative of The Health and Yoga Council of Australia, presenting Yoga classes in some of Victoria's most beautiful parks and gardens. Set in a relaxed environment, classes are designed to suit many age groups and levels of experience.
You Can Help
There are many social causes that are relevant to people from all walks of life, many of which rely on public support to better the community or assist those who are less fortunate. This week we ask you to consider the following..
Charity Greeting Cards is a wholesale publisher of Greetings Cards which support Australian Charities. In the Calendar year of 2006, they were able to donate in excess of $192,000 to charity, and are now offering a new service where from as little as 50 cards, you can personalise your cards online in full colour, and support 1 of the 40 available charities! They can even arrange help to support your favourite charity if unlisted!
The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia's largest Christmas gift appeal. The Wishing Tree supports some of Australia's largest welfare organisations and Trees can be found nationally in Kmart stores, with gifts collected up until Christmas Eve.
OnlyMelbourne Welcomes..
Advertising your Business or Event at OnlyMelbourne is not only easy, but best of all it's FREE!! - Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!
Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.
Fitzroy was Melbourne's first suburb, created when the area between Melbourne and Alexandra Parade (originally named Newtown) was subdivided into vacant lots and offered for sale.
Newtown was later renamed Collingwood, and the area now called Fitzroy (west of Smith Street) was made a ward of the Melbourne City Council. On 10 September 1858, Fitzroy became a municipality in its own right, separate from the City of Melbourne.
Fitzroy is also infamous for being home to the 1920's gangster figure, Squizzy Taylor, who frequented the area around the junction of Napier Street and Gertrude Street.
Chanukah in the City will be held December 11th at Fed Square with the Festival of Lights celebrating the Jewish tradition of Chanukah with fabulous rides, activities and entertainment!
Perry Street Festival is a local community festival, displaying Collingwood's diverse community with a unique celebration of local cultures including local musical talent, information stalls from community organisations, an outdoor organic eatery and daytime children's entertainment. The festival will also feature displays highlighting environmentally sustainability. Run by Friends of the Earth, it takes place on Sunday.
Advent Calendar @ Fed Square - Celebrate the spirit of Christmas as the East Shard at Federation Square is transformed into a magical Advent Calendar - 24 days, 25 windows, 25 performances! Talented aerialists will perform in front of a magical animation, unveiling each day's window on the side of a three-storey building. There will be a free performance at 9pm every night in December with a finale on Christmas Eve!
The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, running from November 29 to December 15, features 4 days of award-winning films and discussion salons exploring the weird and wonderful world of human rights, as well as a 2-week art exhibition. Inspired by similar festivals held in New York, London and Johannesburg, the first-ever Australian Human Rights Arts and Film Festival is about to take off in Melbourne!
Check out our School Holiday Guide for a head start on things to do with the kids during the school holidays in December 2007 to January, 2008.
Melbourne's Christmas Lights - Wondering where the best Christmas light displays are in Melbourne?
New Year's Eve - Everyone get outs for Melbourne's biggest night of the year, so here is our guide how to count down the New Year into 2008..
Once Upon a Space, held at Brunswick Street Gallery, is an exhibition by Ben Howe that showcases paintings made while living in Hamburg, where he refined a critical vision of the modern city as a recent migrant, exploring Hamburg's forgotten cultural centre.
The Octopus & The Rat features new works by Samuel Tupou, who immigrated to Australia at the age of 10 and joined an artist cooperative in his teens where he learned street art and print based techniques. The exhibition will be at MARS Gallery until December 21.
Contemporary Silver & Metalwork Award 2007 
Masks of China at the Immigration Museum features handmade masks from China, some which are over 200 years old. With free entry for children the exhibition includes fun kids activity trail with the chance to sketch and colour-in their own mask!
Artefact is an exhibition in which thirteen contemporary artists have woven small-scale works through historical artefacts, putting a new twist on the traditional forms of display at City Museum's Making Melbourne Galleries.
Harry's Christmas is a darkly comic story of the downward spiral of a very lonely man facing depression head-on to see the comic side of being suicidal at what's supposedly the happiest time of year... Currently playing at Northcote Town Hall.
Christmas to Candlemas is a performance by Melbourne's outstanding chamber choir, Ensemble Gombert, noted for its pure intonation and historic approach to choral sound and style. They will be performing ay Xavier College Chapel on December 15.
The Madwoman of Chaillot, currently playing at the Arts Centre, features Magda Szubanski in a timely play that examines those who value money over quality of life and regard compassion as a form of madness, and how they always seem to be in power!
Glengarry Glen Ross, the award-winning comedy by David Mamet, will be performed at Chapel Off Chapel from November 29 to December 16. Presented by Human Sacrifice Theatre, the play is renowned for its colourful language as much for its compelling drama.
Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the smash hit Broadway and West End musical, has finally hit Melbourne, playing at Her Majesty's Theatre. Directed by Mike Nichols, the play is based on one of the Pythons' best-loved films, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on the popular Oscar-winning film, the play is fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable! Experience the beauty of the outback on stage with over 20 full-scale production numbers that will take your breath away!
Spensers Live presents superb entertainment and quality food in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Every Tuesday night you'll find Jazz with the Michael Jordan Trio. Thursday December 14, there'll be a special performance by Wilbur Wilde and Wendy Stapleton!
Kumbuka Utamaduni, taking place at Trades Hall Melbourne on Saturday, is a free concert, presented by IMPALA, an African community group. The concert features perfromances by King Bell & Soukas Ba Congo and other special guests.
Follow the Star at Box Hill's Revival Centre Hall where you'll find a sparkling indoor display of Christmas lights and displays! The display will be on show until Saturday, with Carols by Candlelight held on Sunday at the Revival Hall, commencing 6pm.
The Rooftop Cinema at Curtin House flickers into action during Summer, with films screening Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy the night lights, classic cinema and the rooftop bar! This week's program includes Jim Jarmusch's cult film Ghost Dog, screening Sunday.
WIN $6,000 with Nestle - By taking part in the Nestle Lifestyle Survey you not only go in the draw for $5,000 plus an extra $1,000, but you also recieve their online magazine, PLENTY! - full of yummy recipes, competitions and more!
$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!
Menulog
Cleanskins.com sell premium Australian wines direct to the public at up to 50% off retail prices, offering Free Home Delivery and a 100% Money Back Guarantee.
South Dragons Home Game
The Way We Wear Fairs, a highlight for collectors of vintage clothing and accessories with over thirty dealers from all over Australia, will be holding their Baubles Bangles & Ballgowns fair this week at Malvern Town Hall from December 14 to 16.
The Shirt and Skirt Markets, held on Sunday at Abbotsford Convent, is the perfect place for emerging fashion designers to showcase their talents and sell beautiful creations to the general public, with men's, women's and children's fashion, jewellery and more!
Melbourne Market Guide - 3rd Week of this Month
The Suzuki Night Market has returned for summer at Queen Victoria Market, running Wednesday nights weekly through to February. Now a summer tradition, the Suzuki Night Market offers a great mix of unusual products, great food and atmosphere!
Pop go The Wiggles! - Celebrating The Wiggles' 16th year, The Wiggles and all their friends, will be performing at Rod Laver Arena for two days only on December 11th and 12th, with three shows each day!
The Smokebuster Bus, presented by the Melbourne Fire Department, will be in Federation Square until December 13 with interactive and educational safety demonstrations and loads of giveaways, including DVD's and fire department safety information packs!
Scuba Santa - From 1 to 25 December, Melbourne Aquarium's very own Scuba Santa will be making special visits in the world famous Fish Bowl, spreading Christmas cheer for all - even the sharks! Scuba Santa will dive into the Oceanarium each day at 11.15am.
The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!
The National Women's Circus will be holding a tumbling workshop in West Footscray from Tuesday to Friday this week. Classes cost $60, and participants will be required to be members of the Women's Circus, while a guest joining fee costs a whopping One Dollar!
Yoga at the Park is an initiative of The Health and Yoga Council of Australia, presenting Yoga classes in some of Victoria's most beautiful parks and gardens. Set in a relaxed environment, classes are designed to suit many age groups and levels of experience.
Charity Greeting Cards is a wholesale publisher of Greetings Cards which support Australian Charities. In the Calendar year of 2006, they were able to donate in excess of $192,000 to charity, and are now offering a new service where from as little as 50 cards, you can personalise your cards online in full colour, and support 1 of the 40 available charities! They can even arrange help to support your favourite charity if unlisted!
The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia's largest Christmas gift appeal. The Wishing Tree supports some of Australia's largest welfare organisations and Trees can be found nationally in Kmart stores, with gifts collected up until Christmas Eve.
