Newsletter | #272 | What's On this Week

Newsletter | #272 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for
Tuesday to Monday, March 20 to 26, 2012.

This week... There's plenty to poke an itinerary at this week with festivals spread far and wide. Further afield near Bendigo you'll find the Seven Sisters Women's Festival celebrating womanhood in all its glory, while in Lara there's a fine shindig celebrating food with Matt Preston as guest and judge for an enormous cook-off.

And with many a community festival in places such as Banyule, Brimbank and Mooroolbark, there's also Cultural Diversity Week offering a great range of events showcasing cultures from around the globe.

Lastly, with a thinly veiled apology for a late Newsletter out of the way (that was it just now, in case you missed it) I'd like to say that I've just finished the aforementioned Newsletter and, boy, is my keyboard tired!

I'm feeling a little drained myself and it's either the looming fact of turning 39 this weekend or it's the ongoing grind of Mad March... Either way, all I really want for my birthday right now is April.



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Home to Home - Stories of Building Better Lives Home to Home - Stories of Building Better Lives is a free exhibition highlighting that today many hundreds of young people find themselves being cared for in nursing homes surrounded by people in their 80s. Held at Federation Square, the exhibition allows you to hear their stories.
When: April 10 to 13


Movie Making Holiday Programs Movie Making Holiday Programs, presented by Buzz Movie Makers with workshops held in both Brunswick and Elwood, offer great fun for children aged 7 to 12, teaching skills such as script writing, storyboarding, and story structure, in order to create their very own film concept.
When: April 2 to 13 - Various Dates


Major Events


Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival, which begins with the Mooroolbark Talent Quest, offers a day of festivities that include a street parade leading to the Red Earth Community Park where there'll be free music performances, food stalls, markets, fun rides, art, crafts and much more.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24


Warrandyte Festival Warrandyte Festival, celebrating local community and Warrandyte's unique surroundings, offers an entertaining weekend of events that include a battle of the bands, duck race, an action-packed billy cart derby, great live music and fabulous market stalls, rides and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 23 to 25


Seven Sisters Women's Festival Seven Sisters Women's Festival is an intimate event allowing women time and space to gather together to learn, heal and celebrate their feminine Nature. Held in Kialla West near Bendigo, the festival covers a wide range of workshops and celebrates female artists and musicians.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 23 to 25


Fiesta Malaysia Fiesta Malaysia captures the spirit and culture of Malaysia with a celebration of lively song and dance performances, traditional costumes, food, art and much more that showcases Malaysia's famous multi-racial society. The free event is held at Carlton's Argyle Square.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 23 to 25


Brimbank Festival Brimbank Festival, held in Sunshine, offers a great day of entertainment for young and old with stalls, amusements rides, special guests, children's activities and live music and dance held across three stages with performances by local, interstate and international guests.
When: Saturday March 24 - 10am to 5pm


Banyule Festival Banyule Festival offers a weekend of fun with two major events of free entertainment. With an evening of music performed in the beautiful surrounds of Heidelberg's Sills Bend, the following day includes a grand parade, arts activities, workshops, live performances, and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 24 & 25


Viva Victoria Viva Victoria, a Multicultural Festival held at Federation Square, sees Melbourne's very own hub come alive with a free celebration of Cultural Diversity Week that features vibrant music and dancing, art displays, dancing and a showcase of foods from around the world.
When: Sunday March 25 - Midday to 6pm


Turkish Pazar Festival Turkish Pazar Festival, taking place at Queen Victoria Market, invites people to celebrate and learn more about Turkish culture and traditions. Featuring the Ottoman Military Band, the free festival day also includes market stalls, dancing and craft activities for children.
When: Sunday March 25 - 10am to 4pm


Newroz Festival Newroz Festival, held at Coburg Lake, is a celebration of the Kurdish Community for its national cultural day. With music, folk dancing, an art and craft exhibition and children's activities, the festival also brings together dance groups from other cultures and guest speakers.
When: Sunday March 25 - 11am Onwards


BestChance Multicultural Festival & Open Day BestChance Multicultural Festival & Open Day, held in Glen Waverley, celebrates Cultural Diversity Week and the richness of different cultures with attractions that include an opening ceremony, global cuisines, live music performances, demonstrations, kids' entertainment and more.
When: Sunday March 25 - 11am to 4pm


Red Hill Show Red Hill Show offers fantastic entertainment, exhibitions, demonstrations and animal displays with a fabulous day of fun for the community. Held at Red Hill Showgrounds, the show includes competitions for wine making, cookery, produce, arts, crafts and much more.
When: Saturday March 24


Deans Marsh Pioneer Festival Deans Marsh Pioneer Festival celebrates the skills and experiences of past pioneers along with innovations of the present day and future. The country fair features games, country races, animal displays, cooking and art workshops and live music and entertainment.
When: Sunday March 25 - 10am to 4pm


Kew Community Festival Kew Community Festival showcases community groups and businesses with special events that include a vibrant street parade that ends at Kew's Victoria Park where a Family Fun Day will take place with food, craft and market stalls, rides and free entertainment for children.
When: March 16 to 25
Family Fun Day & Parade: Saturday March 24


Food & Wine Festivals


Lara Food & Wine Festival Lara Food & Wine Festival, held at Lara's historic Pirra Homestead, showcases local produce with wine, cheese, olive oil, organic food producers, honey farmers and more. The festival also features the Ultimate Chef's Challenge, judged by MasterChef's Matt Preston.
When: Sunday March 25


Apple Tasting Festival Apple Tasting Festival takes place at Petty's Orchard in Templestowe. Presented each year by the Heritage Fruits Society, the festival draws thousands of visitors to enjoy the musical entertainment, the orchard tours, the speakers, the fine foods and especially the heritage apples.
When: Sunday March 25


Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, one of Australia's most celebrated culinary festivals, offers a delicious program of events. Showcasing Melbourne's best restaurants with special events and international and local guest chefs, the festival also features regional celebrations.
When: March 2 to 21


Music & Arts Festivals


Horsham Country Music Festival Horsham Country Music Festival promises to be bigger and better in its 5th year. Making their debuts at this year's event are Amber Joy Poulton, Reg Poole and Peter Coad and the Coad Sisters amidst a line-up with returning musicians such as Dwayne Elix and Stephen R Cheney.
When: Thursday to Sunday, March 22 to 25


Avoca Music Festival Avoca Music Festival celebrates blues, rock, Celtic, country rock and classic, making it the ultimate regional music event. Held at Avoca Racecourse, visitors can also indulge in the country experience at the big breakfast, listening to bush poetry and the sounds of local wildlife.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 23 to 25


Basin Music Festival Basin Music Festival, held to promote musicians from The Basin and Melbourne's eastern suburbs, returns with a great program that includes a Swing Dance concert and park picnic, performances with over 100 guest bands and a family fun day with attractions for all ages.
When: Friday to Sunday, March 23 to 25


Brunswick Music Festival Brunswick Music Festival, one of Victoria's most celebrated multicultural events, offers a great program of concerts and attractions that showcase culturally diverse, indigenous, acoustic and traditional music with local musicians performing along with interstate and international guests.
When: March 14 to 25


Herring Island Summer Arts Festival Herring Island Summer Arts Festival offers exhibitions every weekend at the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park in Toorak. Accessible by boat with a punt service, the arts festival includes special artists' demonstrations, talks, workshops, activities and more.
When: January 14 to April 1 - Weekends


Film Festivals


Melbourne Queer Film Festival Melbourne Queer Film Festival, held at various cinemas and venues, presents the latest and greatest in queercentic feature films. Along with documentaries and shorts sourced from both here and overseas, the festival includes special events and filmmaker awards.
When: March 15 to 25


Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, held at various Palace Cinemas and Kino Cinemas, offers an ambitious program of over 40 films, commercially released in France last year with genres that include romance and comedy, thrillers, documentaries, animation and more.
When: Until March 25


Art Exhibitions


Behind the Scenes with [bento] Behind the Scenes with [bento] celebrates the many photographers, illustrators, makeup artists and models who have been involved in bringing to fruition the concepts of sustainable fashion designer, Samantha Hardman. It's held at one hundredth gallery in Prahran.
When: March 23 to April 1 - Fridays to Sundays


Camberwell Rotary Art Show Camberwell Rotary Art Show, held at its new venue of Hawthorn Town Hall, is ranked among the largest traditional competitions, displays and sales of paintings in the Southern Hemisphere, raising funds for important community needs serviced by the Rotary Club.
When: March 24 to April 1


Top Designs Top Designs, held at Melbourne Museum, showcases work by Victoria's final year secondary school students. With artworks that span many styles such as furniture, clothing, short films and photography, the exhibition offers a glimpse of some of tomorrow's brightest talents.
When: March 24 to July 15


Hany Armanious: The Golden Thread Hany Armanious: The Golden Thread, on show at Monash University Museum of Art in Caulfield East, is the Australian premiere of works shown at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011. The exhibition is presented alongside a suite of new works and an artist's book developed for MUMA.
When: Until April 7 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


NEW12NEW12, the prestigious annual commissions exhibition of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Southbank, features bold, brave new art from the art stars of tomorrow with a showcase of unique works from some of Australia's most interesting rising artists.
When: Until May 20


Ken Whisson: As If Ken Whisson: As If is a major retrospective of a career spanning over sixty years. Thoughtful and uncompromising, Whisson's fascination with the world's delicate machinations holds a unique place in Australian art. It's held at Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen.
When: Until July 15 - Closed Mondays


Real Gone Real Gone, held at Paradise Hills Gallery in Richmond, is the debut group show by Rambler Collective, an exciting new art collective featuring Hollie M Kelley, Ryan McGennisken, Jamie Hall and James Ruff, who'll showcase a large body of work loosely based around the concept of escapism.
When: Until April 7 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures


Children's Expo Children's Expo, taking place at Melbourne Showgrounds, is a free, fun filled and interactive event held to celebrate childhood through creative play and fun, while also bringing together local exhibiters, creating a one stop shop for families seeking information on services and more.
When: Wednesday March 21 - 10am to 3pm


Sustainable Living Week Sustainable Living Week, a program of events presented by the City of Whitehorse, aims to encourage the whole community in making a difference to the environment. Held at various venues, events include tours, seminars, Box Hill Institute's Eco Fashion Show and more.
When: March 24 to 30


Otway Dinosaurs Otway Dinosaurs, held in Apollo Bay, showcases research work of the world's leading palaeontologists with fossil and rock specimens from both original and cast material, partial and full skeletons mounted in dynamic poses, and stunning art works of the palaeoenvironment.
When: Until April 29 - Open Daily
Scientists Talk: Saturday March 31 - Bookings Essential


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Performances & Theatre


Three. One. Man. Three. One. Man. is a triple bill of exciting one person shows performed by three amazing performers at Chekhov Drama Studio in St Kilda. The plays, 'Sane', 'Elijah' and 'How I defected from Moscow Cirtcus' guarantee to give a face and a story to the men you think you know.
When: Thursday to Saturday, March 22 to 24


Red Red, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company and with performances held at the Arts Centre, combines the talents of Colin Friels with with director Alkinos Tsilimidos for this multi-award-winning play that offers a fascinating portrait of the abstract expressionist painter, Mark Rothko.
When: Until May 5 - Various Dates


Endgame Endgame, presented by Monash University Student Theatre, is one of the greatest and most complex works by Samuel Beckett. Directed by Hayley Toth, the absurdist play centres around a man who can't sit, a man who can't stand and an old couple who can't do much at all.
When: March 21 to 24 & 27 to 31


A Little Room A Little Room weaves together elements of text, image and sound in a startling visual and aural performance piece by writer and animateur Michelle St. Anne, who's created a work to transport you between memory and the present. It's held at Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs.
When: Until March 24


Avenue Q Avenue Q, performed by Fab Nobs Theatre in Bayswater, will present their own take of the award winning Broadway puppet-musical. The tasteless yet hilarious production has echoes of Sesame Street and the Muppet Show with dark humour covering a range of adult themes.
When: Until March 31


Beyond the Neck Beyond the Neck, performed by Red Stitch Theatre in St Kilda, is set in the aftermath of the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. Weaving real life accounts some ten years after the event, the theatrical monument speaks more about how we come to terms with life-changing experiences.
When: Until April 14 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Ad Nauseam: A Night of Infidelity Ad Nauseam: A Night of Infidelity, held at Carlton's La Mama Theatre, is a stunning fully scored journey through a night of impulse. A fractured celebration of excess, egoism and regret, it's performed by Attic Erratic, fresh from their highly acclaimed Adelaide Fringe season.
When: Until April 1 - Wednesdays to Sundays


La Cage Aux Folles La Cage Aux Folles, presented by Quirky Productions, is the acclaimed award-winning production starring John O'May and David Rogers-Smith. Having enchanted audiences worldwide the show about a St Tropez drag-show nightclub will be performed at St Kilda's National Theatre.
When: March 15 to 24


To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird, presented by Beaumaris Theatre, is a performance of a play based on the classic novel by Harper Lee. Adapted by Christopher Sergel, the tale of heated racial tensions and court room drama is directed by Robyn Morris and features a talented cast.
When: March 16 to 31


Sunday Shorts Sunday Shorts, held at Club Voltaire in North Melbourne, is a variety nights that's sure to have something to please everyone's tastes. Offering a taste a taste of the best and freshest of Melbourne's theatre scene, the nights feature short plays, short films, comedy and more.
When: Sundays until April 29


The Seed The Seed, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company, is a witty and raw examination of family ties as it follows Rose, a writer who observes the reunion between her father and estranged grandfather. Featuring Sara Gleeson and Tony Martin, it's held at the Arts Centre.
When: February 17 to April 4


Classical, Choral & Recitals


Selby and Friends Selby and Friends, a chamber music series presented by renowned Australian pianist Kathryn Selby, will be presenting the first concert of this year's series at Federation Square's BMW Edge with Sophie Rowell on violin as she's joined by New-York based cellist, Clancy Newman.
When: Wednesday March 21 - 7:30pm


The Rake's Progress The Rake's Progress is Victorian Opera's new production of Igor Stravinsky's morality tale, inspired by William Hogarth's series of paintings and engraving of the same name. Directed by John Bell and conducted by Richard Gill, performances will be held at Her Majesty's Theatre.
When: March 17 to 27


Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance


HOT HOT, held at South Melbourne's Butterfly Club, is Damsel Sophie's fiery cabaret of self-love gone mad, donkeys and proper theatre. A mixture of laughs, genre-bending pop favourites from Sia to Muse, the sex goddess in a unitard will take you on the cabaret ride of your life.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, March 21 to 24


Tease Tease, held at South Yarra's Red Bennies, is a night of saucy fun with the House of Burlesque Troupe joined by a bevy of 40 stunning starlets. With giveaways, cheeky crowd participation, games and competitions, there's also post show entertainment with Frankie Wants Out.
When: Friday March 23


Miss Burlesque Australia Competition Miss Burlesque Australia Competition, appearing in Melbourne with a State Heat at Thornbury Theatre, will see Australia's emerging and professional burlesque performers battle it out for the title of Miss Burlesque Australia and a prize pool worth over $20,000.
When: Friday March 23


Top Marx Top Marx, held at Caulfield North's Downstairs at Alma's, is an unpredictable, zany and utterly hilarious production that presents a montage of the best and craziest routines by the Marx Brothers from their first classic cinematic debut 'The Cocoanuts' to 'A Day at the Races'.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24


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Entertainment & Nightlife


Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who have been dominating the charts since the early 90s, will be performing at Melbouyrne's Rod Laver Arena. With this being their first tour together in 5 years, the husband and wife duo will be playing through their catalogue of hits both solo and together.
When: Wednesday March 21 - 7:30pm


Slim Dime Slim Dime will perform at Melbourne's City Library as part of the Acoustica concert series. Slim Dime, whose sound is both rich and sparse with silence being their third band member, references the simplicity and space of old time mountain music while conveying contemporary experience.
When: Thursday March 22 - 6pm


Carmen Hendricks Carmen Hendricks, a South African born singer with rhythm in her veins and a soulful voice of purpose, will perform at Prahran's Hotel Prince Maximilian. Launching her own album, the soulful jazz singer has also had top ten dance chart hits with UK dance outfit Supafly.
When: Friday March 23 - 8:30pm


The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, one of the best shows in town, will perform at Melbourne venue, The Apartment. With an 18-piece orchestra, McKenzie proves why he's one of Australia's best musicians with legends like Tom Jones using his arrangements.
When: Monday March 26 - 8pm


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Comedy & Magic


Time Travelling Magicians Time Travelling Magicians brings to the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne the talents of British magicians Morgan and West. Their magical extravaganza presents dazzling deceptions, unparalleled precognitive powers and a totally genuine ability to travel through time.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24


Berger Royale Berger Royale brings one of Australia's sharpest and best-loved comedians, Rachel Berger, to Downstairs at Alma's in Caulfield North where she'll be bravely trying out new material along with playing host and showcasing some of the best of Melbourne's newest comedians.
When: Wednesdays, March 21 & 28


Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word is the latest show by renowned theatrical innovator and multi award-winning comedian Christopher Green, bringing the wonderfully outrageous character and country music superstar, Tina C, to the stage of Southbank's Malthouse Theatre.
When: March 21 to April 14 - Various Dates


Generations Generations, a new production by Impro Melbourne, is a new team-based Impro format that the whole family can enjoy. Held at The Space in Prahran, the new season borrows elements from Theatresports and Gorilla Theatre, pitting team against team in a WWE-style frenzy.
When: Sundays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 - 7:30pm


Cinema


Black & White & Sex Black & White & Sex, a film where eight actresses embody the character of a sex worker named Angie, will be screening at Classic Cinema Elsternwick. Provocative and confronting, sometimes tender, poignant and sexy, on the night there'll be a Best Dressed competition and giveaways.
When: Thursday March 22 - 7pm


Underground Cinema Underground Cinema present cinematic events where guests have no idea of the film they're watching, using clues and props at the venue to guess what will be screening. Celebrating survival horror with the theme of Epidemic, guests will receive venue details by SMS.
When: Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24


Croydon Film Society Croydon Film Society hold regular screenings at Chirnside Park's Reading Cinema, showcasing quality films with annual membership including all screenings and attendance of their end of year party. The next film screening will be the film, Hugo, my Martin Scorsese.
When: Monday March 26 - 7:15pm


The Shadow Electric The Shadow Electric, Melbourne's first large scale independent open-air cinema, is held within the beautiful grounds of the Abbotsford Convent. Along with screenings of quality films, the cinema also has a licensed bar with food, live music entertainment and a shorts film program.
When: Until April 29 - Thursdays to Sundays


Ford Focus Moonlight Cinema Ford Focus Moonlight Cinema, held at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, offers a program of latest releases, cult classics and contemporary films. A great way to spend a night out with friends and family, you can bring your own picnic or purchase food while there.
When: Until March 25 - Various Dates


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Melbourne For Kids


Ride2School Day Ride2School Day, held to promote healthier living and safe cycling for children, invites all parents, teachers and students to leave the car at home and get riding, walking, skating or even scootering to school with group events held at schools across Melbourne and Victoria.
When: Friday March 23


Junior Gourmet Cooking Demonstration Junior Gourmet Cooking Demonstration - Malvern Central Shopping Centre will be hosting a free cooking demonstration for the kids with Liz Long teaching children to make delicious recipes such as Spanish Meatballs, Vietnamese Chicken Salad and more from her upcoming cookbook.
When: Saturday March 24


Best of the Independent Games Festival Best of the Independent Games Festival, presented at ACMI Cinema in Federation Square, gives kids the chance to play brilliant new games by indie designers for free with a showcase of favourites from the Independent Games Festival, dubbed the 'Sundance of the game world'.
When: December 20 to March 25


Sand Sculpting Australia Sand Sculpting Australia will again present a special display on Frankston's Waterfront with this year's theme of Toytopia featuring over 3,500 tonnes of sand carved into spectacular sculptures depicting dolls, teddy bears and other iconic childhood toys.
When: January 26 to April 26


Circus


Stardust Circus Stardust Circus, Australia's largest circus with animals, will be holding performances in Dingley Village. The performance features lions, monkeys, Liberty horses and trick ponies, acrobats, Aerialists, the sensational flying trapeze, clowns and more for the whole family.
Dingley Village: Until March 25 - Wed to Sun


Silvers Grand Magic Circus Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be appearing with performances held in Greensborough. Established in 1976, the circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
Greensborough: Until March 25 - Wed to Sun


Markets, Fetes and Fairs


Mount Waverley Collectables Fair Mount Waverley Collectables Fair draws local, regional and interstate traders with a wide range of stalls. Taking place at Mount Waverley Community Centre, items on offer include collectible fare such as china, swap cards, linen, glass, toys, stamps, medals, prints and much more.
When: Saturday March 24 - 9am to 3pm


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 March 25 - 9am to 3pm


Strathcona Fair Strathcona Fair, held in Canterbury, offers a great day out for the whole family craft activities, cupcake decorating, fairy stall, face painting, rides and an animal farm for children, while adults can enjoy stalls with gourmet food, plants, exquisite crafts, second hand goods and more.
When: Saturday March 24 - 10am to 4pm


Wales St Primary School Fete Wales St Primary School Fete, located in Thornbury, is a great family fun day that features fabulous food, children's rides and entertainment with magic shows and an animal farm, both live and silent auctions, music performances, market stalls and much more.
When: Saturday March 24 - 11am to 4pm


Markets, Fetes & Fairs Lumen Christi Twilight Fete - Fri Mar 23, Point Cook

Merri Creek Primary Fete - Sat Mar 24, Fitzroy North

Easter Market & Fun Day - Sat Mar 24, Cheltenham East


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


Murder On The Puffing Billy Express Murder On The Puffing Billy Express presents a unique and intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard Puffing Billy's evening dinner train special. With guests invited to come dressed as their favourite Agatha Christie character, prizes are also offered to the best dressed.
When: Until November 22 - Various Dates


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Sporting Events


Basketball


NBL Championship | Round 25 NBL Championship | Round 25

Melbourne Tigers V Perth Wildcats
Friday March 23 - 7:30pm
State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville


Triathlons


Ironman Asia Pacific Championship Ironman Asia Pacific Championship, the first Ironman triathlon competition held in the Melbourne metropolitan area, follows a course from Frankston to St Kilda as almost 1,800 athletes will test themselves in the 226km race through Melbourne's South East and Bayside suburbs.
When: Sunday March 25


Equestrian Sports


Dressage & Jumping with the Stars Dressage & Jumping with the Stars

Thursday to Sunday, March 22 to 25
National Equestrian Centre
Werribee Park


Jeep Polo Cup Jeep Polo Cup is a chance to see some of Australia's top polo players in one of Melbourne's most beautiful settings with the event taking place at Werribee Mansion.
Saturday March 24
11am to 5:30pm


Horse Racing


William Reid Stakes William Reid Stakes, the Friday Night Racing Season Finale at Moonee Valley Racing Club, also features the G2 Sunline Stakes. Along with activities for kids, there's also the $955 Sweep on Burston Lawn where you can pick the fastest time in the Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge.
When: Friday March 23 - Gates Open 5:15pm


Thoroughbred Club Cup Day Thoroughbred Club Cup Day

Saturday March 24
Gates open at 10:30am
Caulfield Racecourse


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Community Sports


XOSIZE Tri Series XOSIZE Tri Series is one of Victoria's premier triathlon series that also raises funds for charity with exciting Summer events for all ages and abilities held in stunning bay side locations.
Race 5 - Held in Brighton
Sunday March 25


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It's A Long Way To The Top.. Possums!


Melbourne's love affair with its laneways is displayed no better than in the naming of two well-known laneways, ACDC Lane - renamed in memory of one of Australia's most successful musical exports, and Dame Edna Place which was crowded with interested lunchtime "possums"for the launch on March 08, 2007.

Among the many other names of Melbourne's laneways are the colourfully titled, Exploration Lane, and for the romantic at heart Melbourne also plays host to Romeo Alley and Juliet Alley.

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