Newsletter | #360 | What's On this Week |
Tuesday 26th November to Monday 2nd December 2013
November ends and we head into December, Christmas and New Year.
This week the department stores kick-off with Santaland @ Myer, not forgetting the amazing Christmas Windows and The Magic Cave at David Jones.
Christmas for kids.. City of Melbourne's Christmas Festival, Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights, Santa's Christmas Spectacular @ Docklands and Santa's Magical Kingdom in Richmond, not forgetting Spirit of the Square at FedSquare.
There are quite a few Christmas markets, so check them out in the Market Calendar
2 new Photography Competitions | That One Shot and Clique Photography Competition.
You must check out the open-air summer cinemas.. Abbotsford Convent, St Kilda, Botanic Gardens, Southbank and we'll throw in the Rooftop Cinema at Curtin House.
Here is our guide to Outdoor Cinemas in Melbourne
Last weekend we had well over 100 garage sales and it looks like another big weekend of Melbourne garage sales.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
MelB
10, 9, 8, 7....
New Year's Eve 2013
Longroom's New Years Eve Fiesta Señores and Señoritas, see in 2014 with a touch of Mexican and a taste of Tequila! Bring your sombreros, your maracas and your dancing shoes and we'll give you a night of entertainment, surprises and a ton of fiesta fun. DJ's will be mixing up current hits, R'n'B and of course those Latin beats all night long..
When: 31 December 2013
Where: Long Room
New Year's Eve Guide We have over 100 fabulous parties and events happening on New Year's Eve.
When: 31 December 2013
Smile!
Photo Comps
That One Shot | Melbourne Street Art PhotographyOver the last few years the Melbourne street art scene has exploded with amazing work from local and international talent. This in turn has inspired hundreds of photographers to find creative ways to capture the evolution of Melbourne's streets.
When: Ends 30 November 2013
Clique Photography Competition Fabulous prizes and the chance to become Clique amateur photographer of the year in a 10 month program of monthly challenges.
When: Jan - Dec 2014
Must See
4 fab exhibitions
All That Glitters | A free exhibition celebrating the most glamorous and breath taking costumes from Arts Centre Melbourne's Performing Arts Collection.When: November 2013 - February 2014
Where: The Arts Centre
Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond an exhibition dedicated to the world's most famous licensed killer.When: November 2013 - February 2014
Where: Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Now | Melbourne Now celebrates the latest art, architecture, design, performance and cultural practice to reflect the complex cultural landscape of creative Melbourne. When: November 2013 - March 2014
Where: NGV International +
Music, Melbourne & Me | 40 years of Mushroom and Melbourne's Popular Music Culture. The sounds and the sights of four decades of popular music through songs, posters, costumes, memorabilia and iconic rock venues which have shaped memories for generations. When: Jan - Dec 2014
Where: RMIT Gallery
More Exhibitions
--> The Australian Tattoo & Body Art Expo
--> Exhibitions - Art & Photo
--> Exhibitions - Other
BIG
FESTIVALS
Big West Festival | Big West Festival is a leading biennial ten-day contemporary arts festival in Melbourne's inner western suburbs. Presenting cutting edge, multi-cultural and multi-form art works The Substation and the Big West Festival program and celebrates a strong local identity and resonates on a national scale. When: 22 November to 1 December 2013
Fair@Square | Fair Trade + Ethical Festival. Celebrating an ethical and sustainable lifestyle designed to nourish mind, body and soul, the festival showcases a wide range of ethical products that make great gift ideas for this Christmas season.When: November 2013 - February 2014
Where: Federation Square
--> More Festivals
Christmas Spirit
Christmas Trees | Give your family the gift of a gorgeous fresh Christmas tree this festive season. Here we list Melbourne top Christmas tree farms plus a couple of charities as wekk.When: December 2013
Christmas Light Displays | Speaking of Christmasy things, how about taking the kids to see Christmas Light Displays on houses around Melbourne. Good, fun, free entertainment:When: December 2013
--> Operation Santa - UnitingCare Christmas Appeal.
--> Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal
--> More Festive Events
Good for What Ails Ya!
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