Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for July 21 - July 27, 2008.
This week, the Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off with an enormous program of fabulous flicks, National Tree Day takes place on Sunday, and the Hume Winter Music Festival offers a festival of its own with an afternoon of Celtic Music in Sunbury, while for a taste of the East there's a belly dancing extravaganza with Azura's Oasis Showcase. Both the Melbourne International Design Festival and State of Design also continue this week.
There are sport details, special dining offers and info on upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!
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Major Events Guide
Melbourne International Film Festival, one of Melbourne's most iconic events, begins this Friday with a special opening night screening of Not Quite Hollywood, a documentary that examines the wave of Australian exploitation cinema made during the 70s and 80s. Celebrating its 57th year in 2008, MIFF is one of the oldest film festivals in the world, offering an enormous program of cinema that runs until August 10.
National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree planting event when people from all walks of life work together to green up Australia. This Friday will be Schools Tree Day, when all of Australia's school children plant native trees and help beautify their school grounds. Sunday will be National Tree Day with many tree-planting ceremonies and activities taken place throughout the community.
Hume Winter Music Festival is bigger than ever this year with a diverse program of events that are suited for people of all tastes offering food, culture and music.
The Sunbury Celtic Music Festival, held on Sunday as part of the enormous ongoing program, is an afternoon of live Celtic music. The festival within a festival takes place at Sunbury's Victoria University Campus.
Melbourne International Design Festival continues with a bigger program a bigger name to highlight the global influences that have shaped the popular festival. Running until Sunday, the festival features exhibitions, forums, events and public displays. An exciting part of the festival is the Vertical Garden at Melbourne Central, a living installation of greenery that will be on display during the festival.
The State of Design Festival, ending Thursday, offers both local and international conversations that focus on the work of designers across Victoria. During the festival, the best local designers will be honoured through the Premier's Design Awards, while other will be showcased at Design Made Trade, the trade fair of the festival. Award winning designs will also be exhibited at Melbourne Museum.
Upcoming Events
Connex For Cancer Day - Next week, on Thursday July 31, $1 from every ticket sold at a Connex Ticket Office will be donated to the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, with every dollar raised helping Peter Mac undertake essential cancer research. If you'd like to help you can do right now, however, by leaving an online message at the Connex For Cancer website. $1 for each message will also be contributed to the charity.
Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Something To Hold Onto, currently showing at Collingwood's Gilligan Grant Gallery, is an exhibition of recent paintings by Hannah Murray. Exploring her own childhood and relationship with her mother, her works are comprised of paintings upon vintage wallpaper.
Derinya Art & Craft Exhibition showcases the talents of emerging and established Victorian and local artists. Opening Friday at Frankston South's Derinya Primary School, the exhibition will feature over 400 artworks that include paintings, jewellery, sculpture and more.
Silent Ruptures, showing at Fitzroy's Centre for Contemporary Photography, coincides with three other exhibitions. The exhibition features images from three photographers in different parts of the world, whose works explore humanity's relation with their surrounds.
The Humanity of Abstract Painting is a major survey exhibition of Diena Georgetti's artworks from the last two decades. Held at the Monash University Museum of Art in Clayton, the exhibition features enigmatic work such as Georgetti's early blackboard paintings.
On the Bowery is an exhibition of installation, photography and paintings that reflect the impressions of three artists who shared a loft on The Bowery, a culturally diverse area of New York. The group show is held at St Kilda's Alliance Francaise Gallery.
I Don't Belong Here But There is the first solo exhibition of Shiau-Peng Chen, commemorating the artist's first year in Melbourne. With paintings and text based artworks that relate her experiences, the show runs at Melbourne gallery, Apartment until Sunday.
Melbourne-SCAPES, an exhibition currently running at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda, combines the work of five photographers and their unique visions of Melbourne. Photos included feature iconic lane-ways, the Docklands precinct and other aspects of Melbourne.
Expos & Open Days
Deer Park Mosque Open Day - This Sunday, the Australian Intercultural Society will present a unique tour of the place of Australian Muslim worship. Traditional finger food and a Q & A session will be offered, along with a workshop on Muslim beliefs.
The Reinvent Your Career Expo offers information on career opportunities, skills matching, and alternative education options for those looking to explore future career paths. It takes place this weekend at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Arts & Theatre
Edward Scissorhands, the hit dance show based on Tim Burton's magical and atmospheric film, will begin playing this Tuesday at the Arts Centre. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, who had great success with Swan Lake, shows run until August 3.
Blackbird is an uncompromising but important play that addresses child sexual abuse. Playing at the CUB Malthouse's Beckett Theatre, the play tells the story of Ray, a man who thought he had escaped his past only to find he was very wrong. It runs until August 16.
Flashpoint: New Writing for Theatre, held this Wednesday at the State Library of Victoria, presents three rehearsed readings of winning scripts from the RE Ross Trust Playwrights Awards. Followed by a Q & A session with the playwrights, the event is free.
Hamlet, the latest production by Bell Shakespeare, is a contemporary and poignant interpretation of the infamous tragedy. Featuring Brendan Cowell in the lead role, performances end this week on Tuesday at the Arts Centre.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, the show stopping Broadway musical, is playing until Saturday at Frankston Arts Centre. Based on the award winning film, the stage version includes a full score of new songs and tap numbers in the popular comedy.
The Late Henry Moss, written by the celebrated American playwright Sam Shepherd, is currently playing at Chapel Off Chapel. The play is set in New Mexico where two brothers learn more than they'd expected about their deceased and estranged father.
Adventures Of Butt Boy & Tigger is a raunchy tale of two boys in the world of online chatting, where lines between fantasy and reality between become blurred. Presented by Australia's ongoing gay theatre company, Out Cast Theatre, performances end Saturday.
Wicked, based on Gregory Maguire's novel, is the hit musical that tells the untold story of the legendary witches from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Now playing at the Regent Theatre, the show reveals the surprising past of the supposedly Wicked Witch.
Concert Performances
The Australian String Quartet will be performing this Friday at Collins Street Baptist Church. Held as part of their third national tour, the concert will feature renowned Australian composer Miriam Hyde's string quartet along with Beethoven's opus 131.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Azura's Oasis Showcase is a Bellydance and Bollywood extravaganza featuring Azura and the Shaz-Liks along with special guests. Dazzling and glamorous, there will be two shows only held at Brunswick Uniting Church Hall on Friday and Saturday.
Howlin Time, a band that plays Chicago era blues by musicians such as Hound Dog Taylor and Magic Slim, will be appearing at the Commercial Hotel in Yarraville this Friday. Well-known in Melbourne's music scene, the Chicago blues outfit begin playing at 9pm.
Cinema
Focus on Ozploitation, a special program of films at ACMI, celebrates guilty cinematic pleasures from the 70s and 80s era of Aussie exploitation films. Coinciding with Melbourne International Film Festival, the program includes a screening this Sunday of Turkey Shoot.
Luna Freeze - Luna Park will be making the most of the winter months with Melbourne's newest ice skating venue, held in the middle of Luna Park's Winter Wonderland. With ice-skating set to cool tunes and all under dazzling lights, Luna Freeze runs until October.
Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies is a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. The exhibition will be at Melbourne Museum with life-like models of hatchlings, illustrations of dinosaur life and stunning photographs.
Puzzles & Competitions
Anagram-orama!
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No One Tooth Goldsmith
Sad Cad Showers Rinds
Topaz Tofu Onion Coils
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Spot The Difference
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Community
Fun, Food & Friendship, the Melbourne Social Group will be holding their Xmas in July party this Friday at Melbourne's Ice Lounge, literally the at the coolest place in Melbourne right now. Pre-bookings are required and include rental of warm clothing.
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 or to benefit others. This week we ask you to consider the following..
Skipping Girl Restoration Appeal - One of Melbourne's most well known icons, the Skipping Girl Vinegar sign, is in need of repair so the National Trust is holding a public appeal to restore the famed sign to its former, colourful glory. Officially declared a Victorian Heritage Icon last year, the sign has been sadly out of commission for over 10 years now. Donations over $2 to the restoration fund are tax deductible.
Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair is a chance to try scrapbooking, learn crochet, embroidery, and learn to paint decorative artwork for your home, for gifts and more. It will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, running from Thursday to Sunday.
Munchkin Markets offer quality used baby and kids clothes, toys, prams, cots, nursery furniture and anything to do with babies and children! All at a fraction of the price you would pay for brand new! It takes place Sunday in Maribyrnong.
Slow Food Farmers' Market, held this Saturday at Abbotsford Convent, offers farm fresh and organic food, flowers, herbs, juices, breads, olive oil, eggs, meat and more... Entry is $2 entry for adults, with proceeds going to Abbotsford Convent's restoration.
Melbourne Market Guide 4th Weekend of Month
Make the most of the rare sunny days and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs 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!
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Sporting Events
Motor Sports
Jump Mania returns to Rod Laver Arena this Saturday the most outrageous US and Aussie four wheelers go head to head in an action spectacular that includes Scooby Doo, the character truck based on the cartoon, and the newly revamped Batman Monster Truck.
AFL - Round 17
Round 17 sees 5 AFL matches held in Melbourne this week.
Friday at The MCG Hawthorn v Geelong at 7.40pm
Saturday at The MCG Essendon v Collingwood at 2.10pm
Saturday at Telstra Dome Richmond v Brisbane Lions at 7.10pm
Sunday at The MCG Melbourne v Kangaroos at 2.10pm
Sunday at Telstra Dome Western Bulldogs v Carlton at 4.40pm
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During a period of Victoria's naive history, long before political correctness, Fitzroy's Labour in Vain Hotel (established in 1853) made emphasis of its title by displaying a sign that showed a white woman trying to wash the black from a black child to no avail.
Not to be outdone, the owner of the nearby Perseverance Hotel erected his own sign, which also emphasised the Hotel's name by displaying the very same picture but with the child growing whiter as it was scrubbed.
Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for July 21 - July 27, 2008.
This week, the Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off with an enormous program of fabulous flicks, National Tree Day takes place on Sunday, and the Hume Winter Music Festival offers a festival of its own with an afternoon of Celtic Music in Sunbury, while for a taste of the East there's a belly dancing extravaganza with Azura's Oasis Showcase. Both the Melbourne International Design Festival and State of Design also continue this week.
There are 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
Melbourne International Film Festival, one of Melbourne's most iconic events, begins this Friday with a special opening night screening of Not Quite Hollywood, a documentary that examines the wave of Australian exploitation cinema made during the 70s and 80s. Celebrating its 57th year in 2008, MIFF is one of the oldest film festivals in the world, offering an enormous program of cinema that runs until August 10.
National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree planting event when people from all walks of life work together to green up Australia. This Friday will be Schools Tree Day, when all of Australia's school children plant native trees and help beautify their school grounds. Sunday will be National Tree Day with many tree-planting ceremonies and activities taken place throughout the community.
Hume Winter Music Festival is bigger than ever this year with a diverse program of events that are suited for people of all tastes offering food, culture and music.
The Sunbury Celtic Music Festival, held on Sunday as part of the enormous ongoing program, is an afternoon of live Celtic music. The festival within a festival takes place at Sunbury's Victoria University Campus.
Melbourne International Design Festival continues with a bigger program a bigger name to highlight the global influences that have shaped the popular festival. Running until Sunday, the festival features exhibitions, forums, events and public displays. An exciting part of the festival is the Vertical Garden at Melbourne Central, a living installation of greenery that will be on display during the festival.
The State of Design Festival, ending Thursday, offers both local and international conversations that focus on the work of designers across Victoria. During the festival, the best local designers will be honoured through the Premier's Design Awards, while other will be showcased at Design Made Trade, the trade fair of the festival. Award winning designs will also be exhibited at Melbourne Museum.
Upcoming Events
Connex For Cancer Day - Next week, on Thursday July 31, $1 from every ticket sold at a Connex Ticket Office will be donated to the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, with every dollar raised helping Peter Mac undertake essential cancer research. If you'd like to help you can do right now, however, by leaving an online message at the Connex For Cancer website. $1 for each message will also be contributed to the charity.
Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Something To Hold Onto, currently showing at Collingwood's Gilligan Grant Gallery, is an exhibition of recent paintings by Hannah Murray. Exploring her own childhood and relationship with her mother, her works are comprised of paintings upon vintage wallpaper.
Derinya Art & Craft Exhibition showcases the talents of emerging and established Victorian and local artists. Opening Friday at Frankston South's Derinya Primary School, the exhibition will feature over 400 artworks that include paintings, jewellery, sculpture and more.
Silent Ruptures, showing at Fitzroy's Centre for Contemporary Photography, coincides with three other exhibitions. The exhibition features images from three photographers in different parts of the world, whose works explore humanity's relation with their surrounds.
The Humanity of Abstract Painting is a major survey exhibition of Diena Georgetti's artworks from the last two decades. Held at the Monash University Museum of Art in Clayton, the exhibition features enigmatic work such as Georgetti's early blackboard paintings.
On the Bowery is an exhibition of installation, photography and paintings that reflect the impressions of three artists who shared a loft on The Bowery, a culturally diverse area of New York. The group show is held at St Kilda's Alliance Francaise Gallery.
I Don't Belong Here But There is the first solo exhibition of Shiau-Peng Chen, commemorating the artist's first year in Melbourne. With paintings and text based artworks that relate her experiences, the show runs at Melbourne gallery, Apartment until Sunday.
Melbourne-SCAPES, an exhibition currently running at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda, combines the work of five photographers and their unique visions of Melbourne. Photos included feature iconic lane-ways, the Docklands precinct and other aspects of Melbourne.
Expos & Open Days
Deer Park Mosque Open Day - This Sunday, the Australian Intercultural Society will present a unique tour of the place of Australian Muslim worship. Traditional finger food and a Q & A session will be offered, along with a workshop on Muslim beliefs.
The Reinvent Your Career Expo offers information on career opportunities, skills matching, and alternative education options for those looking to explore future career paths. It takes place this weekend at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Arts & Theatre
Edward Scissorhands, the hit dance show based on Tim Burton's magical and atmospheric film, will begin playing this Tuesday at the Arts Centre. Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, who had great success with Swan Lake, shows run until August 3.
Blackbird is an uncompromising but important play that addresses child sexual abuse. Playing at the CUB Malthouse's Beckett Theatre, the play tells the story of Ray, a man who thought he had escaped his past only to find he was very wrong. It runs until August 16.
Flashpoint: New Writing for Theatre, held this Wednesday at the State Library of Victoria, presents three rehearsed readings of winning scripts from the RE Ross Trust Playwrights Awards. Followed by a Q & A session with the playwrights, the event is free.
Hamlet, the latest production by Bell Shakespeare, is a contemporary and poignant interpretation of the infamous tragedy. Featuring Brendan Cowell in the lead role, performances end this week on Tuesday at the Arts Centre.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, the show stopping Broadway musical, is playing until Saturday at Frankston Arts Centre. Based on the award winning film, the stage version includes a full score of new songs and tap numbers in the popular comedy.
The Late Henry Moss, written by the celebrated American playwright Sam Shepherd, is currently playing at Chapel Off Chapel. The play is set in New Mexico where two brothers learn more than they'd expected about their deceased and estranged father.
Adventures Of Butt Boy & Tigger is a raunchy tale of two boys in the world of online chatting, where lines between fantasy and reality between become blurred. Presented by Australia's ongoing gay theatre company, Out Cast Theatre, performances end Saturday.
Wicked, based on Gregory Maguire's novel, is the hit musical that tells the untold story of the legendary witches from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Now playing at the Regent Theatre, the show reveals the surprising past of the supposedly Wicked Witch.
Concert Performances
The Australian String Quartet will be performing this Friday at Collins Street Baptist Church. Held as part of their third national tour, the concert will feature renowned Australian composer Miriam Hyde's string quartet along with Beethoven's opus 131.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Azura's Oasis Showcase is a Bellydance and Bollywood extravaganza featuring Azura and the Shaz-Liks along with special guests. Dazzling and glamorous, there will be two shows only held at Brunswick Uniting Church Hall on Friday and Saturday.
Howlin Time, a band that plays Chicago era blues by musicians such as Hound Dog Taylor and Magic Slim, will be appearing at the Commercial Hotel in Yarraville this Friday. Well-known in Melbourne's music scene, the Chicago blues outfit begin playing at 9pm.
Cinema
Focus on Ozploitation, a special program of films at ACMI, celebrates guilty cinematic pleasures from the 70s and 80s era of Aussie exploitation films. Coinciding with Melbourne International Film Festival, the program includes a screening this Sunday of Turkey Shoot.
Luna Freeze - Luna Park will be making the most of the winter months with Melbourne's newest ice skating venue, held in the middle of Luna Park's Winter Wonderland. With ice-skating set to cool tunes and all under dazzling lights, Luna Freeze runs until October.
Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies is a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. The exhibition will be at Melbourne Museum with life-like models of hatchlings, illustrations of dinosaur life and stunning photographs.
Puzzles & Competitions
Anagram-orama!
We've rearranged the letters of three of the attractions featured in this week's newsletter. See if you can figure them out! Sign up for Next Week's Newsletter to avoid missing the answers..
No One Tooth Goldsmith
Sad Cad Showers Rinds
Topaz Tofu Onion Coils
Last week's answers are further down with Melbourne Trivia
Spot The Difference
There are 5 Differences between these two pictures of Melbourne Central, which houses Melbourne's historic Shot Tower... See if you can spot them! Sign up for answers revealed in Next Week's Newsletter
Last week's answers are further down with Melbourne Trivia
$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!
Competition Ends July 31st
Community
Fun, Food & Friendship, the Melbourne Social Group will be holding their Xmas in July party this Friday at Melbourne's Ice Lounge, literally the at the coolest place in Melbourne right now. Pre-bookings are required and include rental of warm clothing.
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 or to benefit others. This week we ask you to consider the following..
Skipping Girl Restoration Appeal - One of Melbourne's most well known icons, the Skipping Girl Vinegar sign, is in need of repair so the National Trust is holding a public appeal to restore the famed sign to its former, colourful glory. Officially declared a Victorian Heritage Icon last year, the sign has been sadly out of commission for over 10 years now. Donations over $2 to the restoration fund are tax deductible.
Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair is a chance to try scrapbooking, learn crochet, embroidery, and learn to paint decorative artwork for your home, for gifts and more. It will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, running from Thursday to Sunday.
Munchkin Markets offer quality used baby and kids clothes, toys, prams, cots, nursery furniture and anything to do with babies and children! All at a fraction of the price you would pay for brand new! It takes place Sunday in Maribyrnong.
Slow Food Farmers' Market, held this Saturday at Abbotsford Convent, offers farm fresh and organic food, flowers, herbs, juices, breads, olive oil, eggs, meat and more... Entry is $2 entry for adults, with proceeds going to Abbotsford Convent's restoration.
Melbourne Market Guide 4th Weekend of Month
Make the most of the rare sunny days and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs 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!
Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.
To find out how you can join Melbourne's largest online community Visit Here!
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!
Sporting Events
Motor Sports
Jump Mania returns to Rod Laver Arena this Saturday the most outrageous US and Aussie four wheelers go head to head in an action spectacular that includes Scooby Doo, the character truck based on the cartoon, and the newly revamped Batman Monster Truck.
AFL - Round 17
Round 17 sees 5 AFL matches held in Melbourne this week.
Friday at The MCG Hawthorn v Geelong at 7.40pm
Saturday at The MCG Essendon v Collingwood at 2.10pm
Saturday at Telstra Dome Richmond v Brisbane Lions at 7.10pm
Sunday at The MCG Melbourne v Kangaroos at 2.10pm
Sunday at Telstra Dome Western Bulldogs v Carlton at 4.40pm
Dining Specials - Save Up To 20% on Your Bill Menulog is the easiest way to book a restaurant online with over 4000 restaurant listings! By booking online through Menulog you can enjoy fine food and save money with special deals offering discounts on total food bills, complimentary wine and drinks, discount group bookings and much, much more! Visit Here For The Latest Deals With Menulog!!
One Fitzroy Street offers the best of contemporary cuisine with stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and St Kilda Gardens for a relaxed dining experience...
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.
Wining
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.
Smartvisit Card is the best way to see the sights of Melbourne, whether you're visiting Melbourne for business, a vacation, or even if you're a local wanting to find Melbourne's hidden treasures!
The Smartvisit Card includes entry to attractions such as Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Old Melbourne Gaol, Telstra Dome, Cook's Cottage, Melbourne River Cruises, and many more of Melbourne's TOP venues!
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Show your card & you're in, no need for cash!
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During a period of Victoria's naive history, long before political correctness, Fitzroy's Labour in Vain Hotel (established in 1853) made emphasis of its title by displaying a sign that showed a white woman trying to wash the black from a black child to no avail.
Not to be outdone, the owner of the nearby Perseverance Hotel erected his own sign, which also emphasised the Hotel's name by displaying the very same picture but with the child growing whiter as it was scrubbed.
Melbourne International Film Festival, one of Melbourne's most iconic events, begins this Friday with a special opening night screening of Not Quite Hollywood, a documentary that examines the wave of Australian exploitation cinema made during the 70s and 80s. Celebrating its 57th year in 2008, MIFF is one of the oldest film festivals in the world, offering an enormous program of cinema that runs until August 10.
National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree planting event when people from all walks of life work together to green up Australia. This Friday will be Schools Tree Day, when all of Australia's school children plant native trees and help beautify their school grounds. Sunday will be National Tree Day with many tree-planting ceremonies and activities taken place throughout the community.
The Australian String Quartet will be performing this Friday at Collins Street Baptist Church. Held as part of their third national tour, the concert will feature renowned Australian composer Miriam Hyde's string quartet along with Beethoven's opus 131.
$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!
The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair is a chance to try scrapbooking, learn crochet, embroidery, and learn to paint decorative artwork for your home, for gifts and more. It will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, running from Thursday to Sunday.
Munchkin Markets offer quality used baby and kids clothes, toys, prams, cots, nursery furniture and anything to do with babies and children! All at a fraction of the price you would pay for brand new! It takes place Sunday in Maribyrnong.
Melbourne Market Guide
Jump Mania returns to Rod Laver Arena this Saturday the most outrageous US and Aussie four wheelers go head to head in an action spectacular that includes Scooby Doo, the character truck based on the cartoon, and the newly revamped Batman Monster Truck.
Saturday at The MCG
Dining in Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from..
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.
