Newsletter | #245 | What's On this Week

Newsletter | #245 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, September 13 to 19.

This week... Spring has truly sprung with the onset of snuffly noses, itchy eyes and the return of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival along with several other stalwarts that have come into season. Among them, there's also the Guildford Banjo Jamboree and the Montsalvat Jazz Festival for music lovers out there. Those wanting a bit of spice to their musical festivities might want to check out the Chilean Latin American September Festival with a program of music, dance, food, art and more.



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French Cooking Classes French Cooking Classes, presented by Chateau Cuisine, specialises in regional French cookery with classes held at Sandringham's Sandybeach Centre. With lessons in cooking macarons, souffles, pastry, regional dishes and more, they also offer children's classes during school holidays.
When: Until October 8


Major Events


Chilean Latin American September Festival Chilean Latin American September Festival, held at Sandown Racecourse, is Melbourne's most anticipated Latin event with the festival now expanded to also showcase the food, music, dancing, crafts and more of Latin American countries such as Mexico, El Salvador and Colombia.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18


Mullum Mullum Festival Mullum Mullum Festival, celebrating the ecological values of the Mullum Mullum Creek valley in Maroondah, Whitehorse and Manningham. Home to some of urban Melbourne's best preserved remnant bushlands, there'll be events at various sites including environmental tours in Warrandyte.
When: Until September 18


Tesselaar Tulip Festival Tesselaar Tulip Festival is a vibrant festival celebrating Spring with fields that feature more than half a million beautiful flowers. Held in Silvan just an hour away from Melbourne, themed weekends throughout the festival offer include concerts, special kids' days and more.
When: September 15 to October 12


Overload Poetry Festival Overload Poetry Festival, Australia's premier poetry festival, celebrates the vibrant poetry scene with a broad program of entertainment and special events. With poets from across the globe and Melbourne brought together, the festival is held at various venues.
When: September 9 to 17


Music & Arts Festivals


Guildford Banjo Jamboree Guildford Banjo Jamboree, a String Band Festival held in Guildford near Daylesford and Castlemaine, offers a great weekend of entertainment with performances, workshops and instrument displays along with a vibrant Old Time Bush Dance held on the Saturday night.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 16 to 18


Montsalvat Jazz Festival Montsalvat Jazz Festival, held at the historic artist's colony in Eltham, brings great food and wonderful, vibrant music to the picturesque surrounds with a fantastic line-up this year that includes Tim Wilson Quarter, MAG Trio, Allen Brown New Orleans Quarter and Flap.
When: Sunday September 18


Yarra Valley Open Studios Festival Yarra Valley Open Studios Festival offers a look into the workspaces of more than 45 artists working in a range of mediums including paintings, pottery, jewellery making, photography and more. The program includes an exhibition of all artists involved at Yarra Glen's Sticks Winery.
When: Until September 18 - Saturdays & Sundays
Group Exhibition: Until September 18


Darebin Music Feast Darebin Music Feast celebrates song writing and music in all its diverse forms with a huge program of events at more than 25 venues. Celebrating Darebin as one of Melbourne's most thriving music communities, many events are free including the High Noon street festival.
When: September 2 to 18
High Noon Festival: Sunday September 18


Ballarat Foto Biennale Ballarat Foto Biennale, the southern hemisphere's largest photography event, offers a program that showcases the best photography from across Australia and the world with exhibitions of work by artists from China, Poland and other countries, displayed in many venues in Ballarat.
When: August 20 to September 18


Film Festivals


Lavazza Italian Film Festival Lavazza Italian Film Festival, held at selected Palace Cinemas, features new films selected from the recent Venice, Rome and Cannes International Film Festivals. This year the program includes a special retrospective of lassic films from Rome's famous Cinecitta Studios.
When: September 14 to October 5


Food & Wine Festivals


Taste of Melbourne Taste of Melbourne, held at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building, serves up demonstrations by the finest chefs from some of Melbourne's most prestigious and best hatted restaurants. The culinary celebration includes wine tastings, gourmet food showcases and more.
When: September 15 to 18


The Spring Graze The Spring Graze, held as part of Put Victoria on Your Table, a Victorian Government initiative that celebrates our greatest foods and wines, offers a tasty series of events celebrating the arrival of Spring with more than 60 events held at some of the best restaurants in Victoria.
When: September 1 to 30


Flavours of Greece Festival Flavours of Greece Festival, presented by the Bank of Cyprus, showcases the best in Greek cuisine, celebrating its relevance in Australia's food scene with ticketed events at various restaurants and the highlight of a free Greek Style Coffee Making Competition at Oakleigh's Eaton Mall.
When: Until September 28 - Various Dates & Venues
Greek Style Coffee Making Competition:
Saturday September 24


Festivals Your Mother Warned You About


OzKinkFest OzKinkFest celebrates the kinkier side of life, bringing excitement from the boudoir to various venues and nightclubs throughout Melbourne. With a program that caters to both the curious and experienced, the festival features special club nights, workshops and more.
When: September 16 to 24


Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show


Max D. Piantoni Max D. Piantoni, featured at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda, presents his series, The Descent of the Dodo: Part One. Using textural materials and photography to reinvent the events leading up to the legendary disappearance of the doomed birds, their aspirations mirror our own desires.
When: September 15 to October 8
Opening Night: Thursday September 15 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm


Werribee Mercy Hospital Annual Art Show Werribee Mercy Hospital Annual Art Show is a special event that provides a colourful attraction for hospital patients, visitors and employees. Showcasing the artistic talents of the local community, works submitted include oils and acrylics, watercolours, mixed media and photography.
When: September 16 to 25
Opening Night: Friday September 16 - $15


Belonging: Reflections on Place Belonging: Reflections on Place is an exhibition featuring large scale video projections of travel and migration. Showing at Melbourne's Immigration Museum, the installation by video artist Wendy Woodson and designer Kathy Couch features interviews with diverse migrants and refugees.
When: Until January 22


Fu Hong Fu Hong, a talented artist whose works are featured as part of private collections the world over, will be the focus of an exhibition held at Jenny Pihan Fine Art Gallery in Hampton, displaying the remarkable draftsmanship of this modernist realist's skilfully painted pictures.
When: September 10 to 18 - Closed Mondays


Tate Adams Tate Adams, one of Australia's most acclaimed printmakers now in his 80s, has adopted gouache as his favoured medium, leaving behind the intricacies of the woodblock. Exhibiting at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, the Townsville-based printmaker will showcase a broad spectrum of work.
When: Until November 5 - Mondays to Saturdays
Official Opening: Wednesday September 28 - 6pm to 8pm


Tape Melbourne Tape Melbourne, on display at the Western Terrace of Federation Square, is a temporary work made entirely of packing tape. Created by revolutionary Viennese/Croatian design mavens Numen/For Use, the evolving web like work is an exciting hybrid of art and design.
When: Until September 24


Space Invaders Space Invaders, held at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, draws entirely from the National Gallery of Australia's collection for an exhibition that surveys the past 10 years of Australian street art with more than 40 artists featured in displays of over 100 stencils, posters, paste-ups, zines and more.
When: September 2 to November 5
Graffiti Wall Art Project: September 26 to 30
Street Art Seminar: September 26 - 12pm to 1pm
Free Seniors Festival Event: October 6 - 11am to 12pm


Dear Father Dear Father, held at Melbourne's Lord Coconut, is an exhibition of men's jewellery created by various artists. With the inspiration of postcards from Canada, France and other parts across the world, the works reflect the origins of the featured countries each jeweller was given.
When: August 30 to September 17 - Tues to Sat


Life in Glass Life in Glass, held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, is a new collaborative exhibition from 'The Glass Group', a pioneering team of emerging glass artists. Bringing the medium into a contemporary environment, the artists push the boundaries of glass art and its architectural applications.
When: August 30 to September 18


The Art of Wildlife The Art of Wildlife showcases Australian flora and fauna, portrayed in both naturalistic and interpretive styles of 2 and 3-dimensional artworks. Presented by The Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, the exhibition at Bundoora Homestead, will aid Wildlife Rescuers in Melbourne's north.
When: September 1 to 18 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Paintings of Poise and Passion Paintings of Poise and Passion, presented at TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville, is an exhibition of works by Sandra Leveson. A critically-acclaimed contributor to abstract painting during the 1970s, Leveson's paintings blend her unique style with misty and turbulent landscapes.
When: Until October 2 - Closed Mondays


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures


Think Inc. 2011 Think Inc. 2011 brings the world's greatest minds to Melbourne for a far from traditional conference. Fronted by Australian funny-man Josh Thomas, guests will be entertained by a plethora of international speakers spanning science, rationalism, scepticism and secularism.
When: Sunday September 18 - 9am to 7pm


Australian Teenage Expo Australian Teenage Expo, held at Moonee Valley, offers a fun experience for young people and parents. With presentations from Ryan Smith, Minister for Youth Affairs, and other guests, the expo also features performances from British India, Welcome Wednesday and other attractions.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 16 to 18


Melbourne Tattoo & Body Art Expo Melbourne Tattoo & Body Art Expo, held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, showcases the best tattoo artists from Australia and overseas with a program that features tattoo contests, entertainment, live painting demonstrations and exhibitor stalls from lifestyle and clothing vendors.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 16 to 18


Come Up for Air @ Knox O-Zone Come Up for Air @ Knox O-Zone is a special promotional event held at the outdoor leisure, dining and entertainment component of Knox Shopping Centre. With coupon booklets delivered locally and available on site, there'll be special offers from a wide range of retailers and services.
When: September 9 to 25


Melbourne Tours


Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour lets you discover the darker side of Melbourne as you walk in the footsteps of notorious criminals, exploring the scenes of some of the city's most infamous criminal events. The tour also includes 50% discount on entry to the Old Melbourne Gaol.
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Performances & Theatre


Rhinoceros Rhinoceros, held at Thornbury Theatre, is Fitzroy High School's Production of Eugène Ionesco's 1959 play. When rhinoceroses suddenly appear on the peaceful streets of a small village, the townspeople are horrified - until they themselves begin to turn into the clumsy animals.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, September 14 & 15


Away Away, presented by Purely Pensive Productions, is Michael Gow's play that follows three separate families holidaying on the Australian coast for Christmas in 1968. Thrown together due to a storm, they each find ways to resolve the crises they face. Performances are held in Brunswick.
When: Thursday to Saturday, September 15 to 17


Clybourne Park Clybourne Park, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company in Southbank, is the Australian Premiere of Bruce Norris' wry social comedy that examines the underlying tensions of America's issues with race, centred around the same house and its different owners fifty years apart.
When: September 17 to October 22


The Jewel by the Sea The Jewel by the Sea, presented at the Ballroom of Black Rock House, celebrates the 155th Anniversary of the historic building with a theatre production that offers a creative interpretation based on historical records portraying Charles Hotson Ebden's planning, building and life there.
When: Saturday September 17


The 39 Steps The 39 Steps, presented by Heidelberg Theatre Company, sees the adaption by Patrick Barlow rework the script of the 1935 thriller-romance film almost verbatim, but with a cast of only four as the show follows the many hilarious trials and tribulations of the wrongly accused Richard Hannay.
When: September 15 to October 1


Julius Caesar Julius Caesar, presented by Bell Shakespeare with performances held at the Arts Centre, takes Shakespeare's depiction of the momentous piece of Roman history and transports it to the corridors of backroom politics, drawing parallels with the modern power struggles of Government.
When: September 6 to 17


Memmie le Blanc Memmie le Blanc, presented by Melbourne University's Union House Theatre, is Hilary Bell's beautiful, thought provoking play that questions the boundaries between our humanity and animal selves when a young French girl, who's grown in the wild, is captured one hot summer.
When: September 14 & 17


Tell Me That You love Me, Junie Moon Tell Me That You love Me, Junie Moon, the latest production to be presented by Beaumaris Theatre, is based on Marjorie Kellogg's book which follows the life of a girl whose face is scarred in a vicious attack and forms a close bond with two men that she meets in an institution.
When: September 9 to 24 - Various Dates


Circle Mirror Transformation Circle Mirror Transformation, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company in Southbank, is Annie Baker's touching and humorous play, which follows four adults and their teach who are brought together in unexpected ways at an under-subscribed acting class at community college.
When: August 17 to September 17 - Various Dates


Love Never Dies Love Never Dies brings the phenomenal musical hit to Melbourne with performances at the Regent Theatre. Continuing Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest love story, The Phantom of the Opera, the musical extravaganza follows on ten years after the Phantom's disappearance and his new life in New York.
When: May 29 to November 17 | Book Now


ROCK OF AGES ROCK OF AGES, held at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, is a hilarious, feel-good love story set in 1987 when a small-town girl meets a big-city dreamer in L.A.'s most legendary rock club. Told through music of the era, the comedy includes hits such as 'Don't Stop Believin', 'The Final Countdown' and other classics.
When: Until October 2 | Book Now


Classical, Choral & Recitals


My Fare Label My Fare Label, presented by Choir of Hope & Inspiration, once known as Choir of Hard Knocks, is an original musical theatre performance with music and dialogue. Held in celebration of their 5th year since formation, performances are held at BMW Edge in Federation Square.
When: September 13, 15 & 19


Music from Handel's Messiah Music from Handel's Messiah, performed by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, tells a musical story of faith, suffering and redemption. Held at Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will demonstrate profound differences between Mozart's edition and Handel's original.
When: Tuesday September 13 - 6:30pm


Baroque & Beyond Baroque & Beyond, presented by the Melbourne Musicians in Southbank, sees the impressive orchestra joined by pianist Stefan Cossomenos and popular soprano Tania de Jong. Directed by Frank Pam, the program includes works by works by Mozart, Dvorak and others.
When: Wednesday September 14 - 8pm


Viennese Serenade Viennese Serenade, presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra, features special guest Viennese violinist, Benjamin Schmid. Held at Melbourne Town Hall, Schmid will present a concert program that features breathtaking works by Bach, Schubert, Korngold and others.
When: Sunday & Monday, September 18 & 19


Maroondah Singers Maroondah Singers, one of Victoria's finest mixed-voice community choirs, will be holding their Annual Concert at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East, where the 50-voice choir with perform music to delight from different places and times, including opera, musical theatre, jazz and pop.
When: Sunday September 18


Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance


Creature Creature, presented by The Space Between Performance Collective, is a journey from innocence to maturity, told through the contemporary Japanese theatre style of Butoh. Held at St Kilda's Theatre Works, the production features some of Melbourne's finest dance artists.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, September 14 to 17


State Schools Spectacular State Schools Spectacular, held at Hisense Arena, brings together 2,500 Victorian government school students in a stunning explosion of dance, music and song with the show also celebrating a diversity of performance mediums that include choir, vocal, drama and orchestra.
When: Sunday September 18


More-Bang-For-No-Buck Burlesque Show! More-Bang-For-No-Buck Burlesque Show! is a night of free entertainment at Red Bennies in South Yarra with MC Madame Natalia and rotating burlesque stars each week. With sassy broads, fun and music, the end-of-weekend burlesque injection is a sure-fire cure for winter blues.
When: Season Finale! Sunday Sept 18 - Doors Open 7pm


Burlesque In The Burbs Burlesque In The Burbs, held at Downstairs At Alma's in Caulfield North, features Australia's best and brightest stars from burlesque, comedy, film, contortion, cabaret and theatre in a delicious cabaret burlesque experiment that's presented by MC JBlonde and his need for quality art.
When: Friday September 16 - 8pm


Look Right Through Me Look Right Through Me, presented by KAGE, takes its inspiration from the whimsical talents of artist, philosopher and Melbourne institution, Michael Leunig. Propelling Leunig's world view into the third dimension, the dance performances are held at Southbank's Malthouse Theatre.
When: September 7 to 18


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Entertainment & Nightlife


Box Rockets Box Rockets, a Melbourne band with lean, melodic and exciting tunes, will be appearing at the Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood. Performing as part of their 'No Control' Single Launch, on the night they'll be supported by indie rockers Winter Street and haunting balladeers, Ghosts.
When: Thursday September 15 - 9pm


Laura K Clarke Laura K Clarke will performing at Northcote's Wesley Anne to launch the single 'Do What You Say', from her forthcoming debut EP. Backed for the first time by a full and brilliant band, Laura's music blends folk and soul with sweet pop hooks in a show filled with honesty and humour.
When: Friday September 16 - Doors Open 8pm


BABBA BABBA, appearing for a Fundraising Concert held at The International in Lilydale, is a chance to see the most popular and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the world. With a spellbinding performance of all of ABBA's hits, all profits will go to local radio station Yarra Valley FM 99.1.
When: Friday September 16


The Gangsters' Ball The Gangsters' Ball, held at Melbourne's Forum Theatre, presents a night of vintage entertainment with guests invited to dress in 1920's to 50's attire and indulge themselves in roaring entertainment with the Gambling Den, Swing and Rockabilly performances, Pin-up models and more.
When: Saturday September 17


Mikelangelo's Gospel Shakedown Party Mikelangelo's Gospel Shakedown Party, held at The Gem Bar in Collingwood, sees the performer preaching fire, brimstone and salvation with the backing of his four man gospal combo and guests as they present the Gospel according to Cash, Cave, Waits, Coehn, Dylan and others.
When: Sundays in September & October


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Cinema


Trafficked - The Reckoning Trafficked - The Reckoning, an inspiring story of a former police officer's quest to find the man who enslaved a young Thai girl in a Sydney brothel, will have be screened at Carlton's Bella Union Theatre. Proceeds will go towards making East Timor's first locally produced feature film.
When: Tuesday September 13 - Doors Open 6.30pm


Projections 2011 Projections 2011, taking place at St Kilda's Astor Theatre, is a multimedia presentation showcasing work from the best emerging photographers in Australia. The screening combines 15 series of images exploring many different themes, accompanied by a contemporary sound track.
When: Tuesday September 13 - 6:30pm


West Side Shorts West Side Shorts, presented by Angry Productions, is a monthly film night held at Williamstown's Customs House Hotel, offering the chance to see fantastic short films that are often made by local talent and also to network with local filmmakers and actors after the screenings.
When: Tuesday September 13 - Screenings at 8:30pm


Der Rosenkavalier Der Rosenkavalier, presented by Palace Opera & Ballet, continues this year's season with the comic opera screening in Balwyn, Brighton and South Yarra. The thoughtful comedy of life, love and the passage of time, is a co-production by the Welsh National Opera and Opera Australia.
When: Wednesday September 14


Comedy & Magic


Checkpoint Charlie Comedy Checkpoint Charlie Comedy, one of the hottest comedy rooms now running is held at Melbourne's Eurotrash Bar with CCC offering up some of Melbourne's most exciting new up-and-comers before testing your continence with some of Australia's best established comedians.
When: Wednesday September 14 - 7:30pm to Late


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Melbourne For Kids


My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch, performed at Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin, brings to life Graeme Base's story of Kate, a city kid who spends the holidays with her eccentric Grandma in outback Gooligulch. The charming play features puppets, music and a highly talented cast.
When: Thursday & Friday, September 15 & 16


Classic Kids Classic Kids, presented by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, offers toe-tapping fun for all the family with their next event held at the Iwaki Auditorium of ABC Southbank featuring the Australian Ballet Dance Education Ensemble in a show that will engage children aurally and kinetically.
When: Saturday September 17 - Various Times


Club Penguin Month at Melbourne Aquarium Club Penguin Month at Melbourne Aquarium invites children to dive into the fun of Club Penguin with puffle treasure hunts, giveaways and exciting activities that include Gary's Lab with interactive games, illustrator workshops and Melbourne Aquarium's very own penguin displays.
When: September 16 to October 16


Croydon Film Society Croydon Film Society hold regular screenings at Chirnside Park's Reading Cinema, showcasing quality films with annual membership. As part of their program, they'll be holding a special kids' screening of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
When: Sunday September 18 - 10am


Circus


Silvers Grand Magic Circus Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Cheltenham. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
When: Until September 18 - Cheltenham - Various Dates & Times


Markets, Fetes and Fairs


Great Collectors Heaven Fair Great Collectors Heaven Fair, held at Malvern Town Hall, is a chance for collectors of many different passions to pick up a bargain or find rare items with traders from Melbourne, country Victoria and other states at the fair offering Comics, Memorabilia, Records, Stamps and more.
When: Sunday September 18 - 9am to 3pm


Victorian Doll Show Victorian Doll Show, held at Croydon's Dorset Gardens, features a wide range of displays and stalls from doll makers across the state. With attractions for lovers of dolls and doll making, it showcases a wide range of bears and miniatures, workshops and a doll maker's competition.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18


Orchid Shows Werribee Orchid Club Spring Show
Rose Grange Retirement Village , Tarneit
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
Victorian Orchid Club Spring Show
Red Cross Centre, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18


Melbourne Market Guide


View MARKETS calendar to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets for a bargain!

Markets, Fetes & FairsA growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are springing up around the suburbs.




Wining & Dining


Tasmania Unbottled 2011Tasmania Unbottled 2011, presented at Melbourne's Intercontinental at The Rialto, is Australia's largest showcase of Tasmanian wine and produce. Now in its fourth year, the event is aimed at consumers, wine tourists and traders, offering a deeper exploration of Tasmanian wines.
When: Wed Sept 14 - 5pm to 8pm (Public Tastings)


Rutherglen Wine Show Rutherglen Wine Show, with around 2500 wine entries, lets you test your tasting skills against expert judges, sampling some of the best wines from Australia's finest regions. Held at Rutherglen Show Grounds it includes a Gourmet Dinner and the Wine Show Seminar.
Judging: September 15 to 20
Presentation Dinner: Thursday September 22
Public Tasting: Friday September 23


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Sporting Events


AFL Premiership


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Motor Sports


L&H 500 L&H 500 kicks off the first of three major endurance events as part of the V8 Supercars 'Season of Endurance'. With quality motorsport action set amidst the Philip Island circuit, the event includes Students On Track with practical learning experiences for students of all ages.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 16 to 18


Community Sports


Spring into Shape Series Spring into Shape Series lets you measure your progress and improvement at your own pace with the sports event featuring a 4.2km run/walk, 8.4km run/walk and 12.7km run. Entrants can also raise funds for the Heart Foundation by creating their own online fundraising page.
When: Sunday September 18 - Alexandra Gardens


Stonnington FREE Active Living Program Stonnington FREE Active Living Program, held in Prahran and East Malvern is a new initiative designed to encourage more residents to get healthy, active and live a little, through a range of affordable and accessible activities with all classes facilitated by qualified instructors.
When: Until September 23 - Weekdays


Horse Racing


Carnival Preview Day Carnival Preview Day, held at Caulfield Racecourse, brings you one of Australia's highest-rated Group One weight-for-age races, the $352,000 Underwood Stakes. The day also features the Chadstone Fashion Stakes with Stylish Ladies and Gents competing for a share of a $70,000 prize pool.
When: Saturday September 17


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Bunswick Street's Grey History


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.

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