Newsletter | #382 | What's On this Week |
What's On this Week | 29 April - 5 May 2014
Tuesday 29th April to Monday 5th May 2014
As we move into May, autumn starts kicking its heels and the days start to become colder.
We have some fabulous events this coming weekend to keep you busy and warm.
Enjoy Melbourne!
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High Tea for ME
Mother's Day Vintage High TeaSip unlimited tea and organic fair trade coffee for a good cause, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
This condition affects over 180,000 Australians, and you can help people affected by ME by simply enjoying our High Tea afternoon.
A percentage of your ticket price will go directly to supporting, educating and advocating for people with this debilitating condition.
When: Sunday 11 May 2014
Where: Melbourne Town Hall
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Live Music
James Reyne Live
James Reyne | LIVE at Melbourne PublicReturning to Melbourne Public for a third consecutive Queens Birthday long weekend LIVE performance on Sunday 8th June is Australian music legend - James Reyne!
James' songs have provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers, including 'The Boys Light Up', 'Reckless', 'Beautiful People', 'Lakeside', 'Daughters Of The Northern Coast', 'Fall Of Rome', 'Hammerhead', 'Motor's Too Fast' and 'Slave'.
When: Monday 9th June 2014
Where: Melbourne Public - Southbank
Bookings: Book Online
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Last Chance to WIN
Win Your Dream Holiday
Where would you go if you won a Dream Holiday to the value of $8,000? Enter now and let Melbourne Public Bar & Restaurant in South Wharf make your holiday dreams a reality.
When: Closes 30 April 2014
Where: Melbourne Public - Southbank
Bookings: WIN
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Exclusive Magic Show
Impossible Occurrences
Award winning magician Luke Hocking intrigues and amazes with astounding displays of magic, illusion and mind reading. The performance blends elegance and astonishment to create an unbelievable entertainment experience like no other.
WITNESS IMPOSSIBLE OCCURRENCES, ONE OF MELBOURNE'S MOST EXCLUSIVE ATTRACTIONS.
When: Friday 4th of July 2014 To Friday 29th of August 2014
Where: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Bookings: Book Online
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Things To See & Do
Dandenong Ranges Open Studio Weekend
The 2014 Dandenong Ranges Open Studios will take place on May 3 and 4 and is an opportunity for art lovers to take a behind-the-scenes look into the life and work of the region's finest designers, painters, makers and sculptors.People planning on visiting the open studios can download a guidebook complete with information on the weekend's events, participants, studio opening times and places to eat from the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios website www. openstudios.org.au
The 2014 program will see over 30 sculptors, painters and designers across the hills open their studios. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, classes and demonstrations and purchase pieces directly from the artists.
When: 3rd and 4th of May 2014
Where: Dandenong Ranges
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The Dog Lovers Show
The Dog Lovers Show is an event that will encapsulate the friendship and unconditional love that we share with our self-proclaimed 'best friends'.It's the perfect day out for any dog lover (you don't even need to own a dog!) as this family-friendly event will not only put a smile on the face of every visitor but ensure they leave with a greater respect and understanding for the pooch in their life.
And this in turn will help provide more rewarding relationships.
When: 2 May - 4 May 2014
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
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Better Homes & Gardens | LIVE
Better Homes and Gardens will be live from the Melbourne showgrounds from the 2nd - 4th of May. Watch the team work in live demonstrations and workshops to bring you the latest in designs and fashion for your homes.
Over 250 exhibitors, Australia's biggest home and garden show is even Bigger and Better than before and is set to be an event to remember.
When: 2 May - 4 May 2014
Where: Melbourne Showgrounds
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Great Train Race
The Great Train Race is one of the longest running 'Fun Runs' on the Australian running calendar. The race isn't simply a race amongst the competitors..the exciting challenge is competing against the steam locomotive, Puffing Billy, over 13.2 kilometres through the hills and fern gullies of the picturesque Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.
The continual popularity and growth of this unique event of running against a steam train is what makes the Great Train Race an event not to be missed.
The Great Train Race is organised by Puffing Billy Railway volunteers and all proceeds go towards the maintenance of Puffing Billy's family of locomotives.
When: Sunday 4 May | Entries now closed
Where: Puffing Billy
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Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is a day when comic book shops around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.Comic book shops also have sales, parties, and giveaways and lots of customers get dressed up as favourite comic characters with prizes for the best costumes.
When: Saturday 3 May
Where: Participating Stores
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Kalorama Chestnut Festival
This year's Kalorama Chestnut Festival will be held on Sunday May 4th at the Kalorama Reserve. A fundraising event hosted by the Mt Dandenong Preschool, the Chestnut Festival has become a local institution and a much-loved family day out for not only the local community but visitors seeking a taste of Autumn in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
Each year, a new generation of local kinder families take the reigns, lovingly carrying on Chestnut Festival traditions whilst also introducing a hint of something new. This year, together with freshly roasted chestnuts you can also sample chestnut ice cream, chestnut soup, chestnut-chocolate cakes, poffertjes with chestnut cream and even chestnut beer! There are also plenty of gourmet food stalls, Devonshire tea, coffee and mulled wine to savour.
From 0 - 100, the Chestnut Festival is bursting with fun for kids of all ages. Older kids can enjoy the adventure space including camel rides, bungie trampolining, mini golf, scout climbing wall, wet sponge throwing and chestnut inspired games such as 'guess how many chestnuts', whilst for young kids there are loads of fairground rides and activities such as story time with the Chestnut Fairy, pony rides, train rides, flying swings, Jurassic jumping castle, a petting zoo and face painting. There will also be dozens of stalls showcasing locally made artisan handcraft and locally grown produce.
When: Sunday 4th May 2014
Where: Kalorama Reserve
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