Newsletter | #412 | What's On this Week
What's On this Week | 25 November - 1 December 2014
Much of the weekend revolves around the State Election on Saturday. Voting is compulsory so everyone will be out.
Enjoy!
MelB
Free Movie
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Tis' the season for love, laughter and one of the most cherished stories of all time!
Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the sensational Muppets in a magical retelling of a Charles Dickens classic tale.
Summertime Cinema is making its way to parks and gardens with an eclectic program of cinematic masterpieces and classics to enjoy with family and friends.
When: Saturday 6 December | 8pm - Free
Where: Greythorn Park, North Balwyn
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Kids @ Eastland
Meet the Minions, Jorge and Stuart
Come join the fun as Jorge and Stuart, The Minions!
Cost: Free
When: Sunday 30th November | 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Where: Eastland | Near the Customer Service Desk
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Ticket Give-Away
Melbourne Magic Show
Witness the Impossible this Saturday night!
This Saturday night witness Impossible Occurrences, one of Melbourne's most exclusive attractions. Award-winning magician Luke Hocking intrigues and amazes with astounding displays of magic, illusion and mind reading.
Showcased in Melbourne's 5 Star Marriot Hotel, this is an entertainment experience like no other. BOOK NOW!
Best part is we are giving away 5 double passes to this Saturday nights shows! Send your name and email for a chance to WIN a Double Pass. Enter Here
Dinner and show package now available, the perfect Christmas gift!
When: Saturday 29th November 2014 | 7:30 / 9:30pm
Where: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Bookings: Book Online
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One Night Only
Andrew Blanch Live
Spanish Guitar Virtuoso, Andrew Blanch is one of the country's leading young classical guitarists.
He is a regular performer as a soloist and in chamber settings and has performed at prestigious events such as the Canberra International Music Festival and at the Sydney Opera House as a part of the 'Encore' series. Preview
When: Wednesday 10th of December 2014 | One Night Only
Where: St Mary's Church | North Melbourne
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performance
MESSIAH
World Record performance of Handel's MESSIAH
Take Australia's favourite bass-baritone, add a sensational young tenor and international star soprano and contralto, mix with over 100 crack choral and orchestral musicians, a dynamic conductor and world record of 235 performances of Handel's Messiah and you have an unbeatable mix.
That's the recipe for this year's Royal Melbourne Philharmonic blockbuster world record breaking performance of Handel's Messiah, starring internationally acclaimed and New Zealand born bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Rachelle Durkin (principal soprano at the Metropolitan Opera in New York), former principal mezzo from Hamburg State Opera Deborah Humble and Opera Australia's rising star tenor John Longmuir.
When: Sunday 14 December 2014
Where: Melbourne Town Hall
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Theatre
Seance with Dylan Thomas
Seance with Dylan Thomas is a play featuring the memories, stories and works of the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
In honour of Dylan Thomas' Centennial, The Australian Character actor Richard Moss, has written, and will present, a play about a seance, in which a long dead Welsh actor returns to perform, amuse and perhaps enlighten small audiences of around 30 people per performance.
When: 8-14 December 2014
Where: above Grays | South Melbourne
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Christmas Burlesque
Roaring 20's Tease
House of Burlesque and Chasers come together to present Melbourne's Most Marvellously Magnifico Merry Making and Teasiest Xmas Celebration, since 1922.
There will be a line up of fantastic shows Glitz & Glamour. 32 of the hottest Burlesque Starlets will put on a show that will tantalize your senses and tease your carnal instincts.
When: Friday 5th of December 2014
Where: Chasers Nightclub | South Yarra
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Film
Made In Melbourne | Film Festival
Made in Melbourne Film Festival is a showcase for Melbourne filmmakers and films that are 'Made in Melbourne'.
The festival runs over four nights showing the best shorts, features, and high school films.
All local. All Melbourne | Buy Tickets | View 2014 Full Program
When: 27 - 30 November 2014
Bookings: mim.org.au
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New Year's Eve
SS Longroom
This New Year's Eve we're going a little nautical. All aboard the SS Longroom as we see in 2015.
Whether you're a sailor, a mermaid, a pirate or your're searching for Nemo, we're bringing you a night of surprises, entertainment and ship load of NYE fun!
DJ's will be mixing up current hits, plus commercial RnB, house and some old classics as we see in 2015.
When: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Where: The Longroom 162-167 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: Call 9663 7226 or book online
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H2oh Docklands
H2oh! Harbourside will explode into an ultimate NYE Party. This exclusive event boasts an impressive main room / dance floor which opens up onto a massive 50 metre balcony under the stars!! - right on the waters edge!!
Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of the spectacular Harbour & Melbourne's City Skyline. What a sublime setting for sipping champagne as the city skyline rises before you & the entertainment unfolds on the lively promenade below.
When: Wednesday 31st December 2014 | 8pm to 3am
Where: Waterfront Venues | Level 1 / 427 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Bookings: Book Online
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Voting is compulsory
Victorian State Election Day
All enrolled Australian citizens over the age of 18, residing in Victoria are expected to vote at their local voting centre, 8am - 6pm.
Look for fete's and sausage sizzles and support your local community.
When: Saturday 29 November 2014 | 8am - 6pm
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Weekend Shopping
Garage Sales
Everyone loves a garage sale! With the election on this weekend, it is the ideal day to check out a few sales on the way to and from your polling station.
No-one loves a garage sale more than Gazza, although we often say his missus loves them more than Gazza does.
As we write this, Gazza already has over 71 garage sales in Victoria this weekend and over 120 Australia wide.
Best Tip: on Saturday morning, visit Gazza's Garage Sales and create your own list of sales to visit. Simply tick the addresses you wish to visit, click PRINT at the bottom and you're off shopping. Even better = it's 100% Free!
When: Every weekend
Where: gazzasgaragesales.com.au
Event Listing: View Victorian Sales..
WHAT'S ON | QUICK LINKS
During The Week
A Taste of Northern France @ Mr Mason
Food Truck Festival | Wed & Thurs @ Coburg Drive-In
All for Kids Market Friday Night @ Diamond Creek
Brunswick South Arts Festival
Bushrangers -vs- Western Warriors | Sheffield Shield cricket
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Friday start of Christmas in Melbourne
Dawn Princess | Cruise Ship In Dock - Friday
Earthcore @ Pyalong
German Christmas Market | Friday @ Fitzroy
Melbourne United v Adelaide | NBL Championship Thursday
Monster Fest Film Festival
Myer Christmas Windows
Pseudo Echo | Friday @ Shoppingtown Hotel
RMIT Design Market @ Melbourne Central
White Ribbon Day = 25 November
Saturday
A Plus Market @ Preston
ART+MEL @ Federation Square
Bally On High @ Northcote Town Hall
Charmers vs Dollys | Roller Derby
Ferntree Gully Village Artisan Market
Festival of Colours | Holi @ CERES
Flemington Racecourse Market
Harvest 'n' Graze Festival @ Bright
Moto Expo | Motorcycle Show @ Showgrounds
Night Noodle Markets 2014 | Last night
Queenscliff Music Festival
Santa Special | Puffing Billy
The Conscious Closet | Clothing Sale
Things Artisan Market @ Toorak Primary School
Wattle Park Primary School Twilight Fete
Sunday
Variety Santa Fun Run
Baby & Kids Market @ Flemington
Bally On High @ Northcote Town Hall
ART+MEL @ Federation Square
Bumble Bee Baby & Children's Market @ Berwick
Car Club Showcase Victorian Mini Club @ FedSquare
Caribbean Laneway Party @ The Bridge Hotel | Richmond
Melbourne Biathlon 2014
Moto Expo | Motorcycle Show @ Showgrounds
Queenscliff Music Festival
Strictly Vintage | Take 2 Markets @ Northcote Town Hall
Tea Leaves: Birthday Giveaway & 50% Off Teas
The World of Jim Henson Art Exhibition
Schools On Election Day
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