MELBOURNE | Tuesday 16th July to Monday 22nd July 2013
This week, the Gertrude Street Projection Festival returns to transform Fitzroy into a lively living canvas and Melbourne WebFest showcases the artform of the web series with a special day of screenings.
Also hitting the screens is the Whitehorse Youth Film Festival and in West Melbourne there's the Peruvian Festival, while Springvale presents some chilly fun for kids with Snow Fest.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett
Elvis Meets Pavarotti
Elvis Meets Pavarotti, performed at Alfred's Homestead in Warrandyte South, is an entertaining dinner show featuring Elvis impersonator Angelo Falcone together with Pavarotti impersonator and member of the much applauded 3 Tenors Tribute show, Angelo Falcone, in a performance that blends much loved rock and roll hits with classics. When:Friday August 16 - Bookings Advised
Griffyn Ensemble at Royal Botanic Gardens
The Griffyn Ensemble, regarded as Canberra's premier chamber ensemble, will perform their concert program, Earth, at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Held during National Science Week, pre-recorded sounds of bugs and beetles will be combined with music by composers that include Australia's Martin Wesley Smith. When:Friday August 9 - Bookings Advised
Creative Writing for Adults & Children
Creative Writing Classes will be available for primary and secondary students and adults, conducted by writing coach Leeanne Vernon, author of six books, including the Netball Dreamz series. With her expertise and knowledge that can help benefit creativity and confidence, classes are held at Black Rock Civic Hall. When:Until December 12
Gertrude Street Projection Festival turns Fitzroy's popular strip into an outdoor gallery of free projection displays with walls, windows, buildings and more brought to life. Festival highlights include guided tours and the closing party celebration of Sensory Overload, a night of live music and interactive projections. When:July 19 to 28
Peruvian Festival, held in West Melbourne, is a free family event that will showcase Peruvian culture with attractions that include food and craft stalls, cooking demonstrations, children's fun with Cholo the Clown and live entertainment with performances all day and night from DJs, Latin bands and traditional dance groups. When:Saturday July 20 - 2pm
A New Breed of Entertainment
Melbourne WebFest, held at Yarraville's Kindred Studios, is Australia's first ever festival exclusively dedicated to the art of the web series and how it is redefining entertainment with a program that includes educational panels, screenings and a live show with international guests along with an awards ceremony and after party. When:Saturday July 20 - 9am to 11pm
Whitehorse Youth Film Festival
Reel Action Whitehorse Youth Film Festival, held at Box Hill Community Arts Centre's Arbour Hall, presents free screenings of the top films that were submitted this year by budding young film makers aged between 10 and 25 years who were invited to produce a short film that expressed their views of the world. When:Friday July 19 - Doors Open 6pm
Springvale Snow Fest presents a winter wonderland with a street festival that offers winter-themed roving performances, ice sculpting displays and entertainment on stage with live music performances. With free entry to the festival, $5 wristbands can be purchased for fun rides and an exciting snow play area for kids. When:Sunday July 21 - 1pm to 7pm
From Manchester to Darwin
The Home Front, showing at in Steps Gallery, explores the impact the Second War World had on the two cites of Manchester and Darwin with works by acclaimed War Artist Michael Grant. Having visited each city and other areas, his exhibition is a culmination of three years research and work with drawing, painting and printmaking. When:July 20 to 28 Official Opening:Saturday July 20 - 2pm
Face to Face with Asylum Seekers, held at Collingwood's Cambridge Studio Gallery, revisits 2010's Christmas Island boat tragedy with works by Pat Waters, who has drawn inspiration from Goya to communicate the tragedy of sinking boats, drowning children and the policies that incarcerate refugees in detention centres. When:Until August 3 - Wed to Sat Official Opening:Saturday July 20 - 4pm to 6pm Artist Talk:Saturday August 3
Horrible Histories On Stage
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians brings the popular books by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown to life on the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre with a spectacular performance for kids using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects to reveal the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. When:Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
Cuban Dance Hit in Melbourne
Ballet Revolucion, returning to Melbourne's Arts Centre after its acclaimed tour in 2011, is an explosive fusion of Ballet, Contemporary dance and modern hip-hop from the undisputed home of dance, Cuba. Featuring a stunning cast of dancers, the show features a live band with hits by Ricky Martin, Shakira, Beyonce and others. When:July 17 to 21
Russia's Great Clown Returns
Slava's Snowshow is a special chance to witness the more than extraordinary talents of Slava Polunin, Russia's famous clown performer. Appearing for a strictly limited season with shows at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, the show features an impressive climax that engulfs the entire audience in the illusion of a snowstorm. When:July 17 to 28
Foxfinder, presented by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda, is the Australian Premiere of Dawn King, winner of most promising playwright in last year's Off West End awards. Set in a world on the brink of crisis with food shortages straining farming communities, the play is a spellbinding exploration of belief, desire and guilt. When:July 17 to August 17
Jazz Great Brought to Life
Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love tells the story of the man regarded as the 'James Dean of Jazz', Chet Baker, by leading audiences through a moving and raw narrative with David Goldthorpe's unique style of both singing and playing presenting a unique portrayal of the great musician. It's held at Gasworks Arts Park. When:Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
Victorian Champs at Sandown
Victorian State Circuit Race Championships, conducted by Victorian State Race Series Inc. and hosted by the MG Car Club, sees the third round take place at Springvale's Sandown Racecourse with a quality field of categories including HQ Holdens, MGs, Formula Vee, Sports Cars, Formula Ford, Sports Sedans and more. When:Friday to Sunday, July 19 to 21
AFL Premiership | Round 17 North Melbourne v Carlton
Friday July 19, 7:50pm - Marvel Stadium St Kilda v Port Adelaide
Saturday July 20, 2:10pm - Marvel Stadium Richmond v Fremantle
Sunday July 21, 1:10pm - MCG
MELBOURNE | Tuesday 16th July to Monday 22nd July 2013
This week, the Gertrude Street Projection Festival returns to transform Fitzroy into a lively living canvas and Melbourne WebFest showcases the artform of the web series with a special day of screenings.
Also hitting the screens is the Whitehorse Youth Film Festival and in West Melbourne there's the Peruvian Festival, while Springvale presents some chilly fun for kids with Snow Fest.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett
Elvis Meets Pavarotti
Elvis Meets Pavarotti, performed at Alfred's Homestead in Warrandyte South, is an entertaining dinner show featuring Elvis impersonator Angelo Falcone together with Pavarotti impersonator and member of the much applauded 3 Tenors Tribute show, Angelo Falcone, in a performance that blends much loved rock and roll hits with classics. When:Friday August 16 - Bookings Advised
Griffyn Ensemble at Royal Botanic Gardens
The Griffyn Ensemble, regarded as Canberra's premier chamber ensemble, will perform their concert program, Earth, at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Held during National Science Week, pre-recorded sounds of bugs and beetles will be combined with music by composers that include Australia's Martin Wesley Smith. When:Friday August 9 - Bookings Advised
Creative Writing for Adults & Children
Creative Writing Classes will be available for primary and secondary students and adults, conducted by writing coach Leeanne Vernon, author of six books, including the Netball Dreamz series. With her expertise and knowledge that can help benefit creativity and confidence, classes are held at Black Rock Civic Hall. When:Until December 12
Gertrude Street Projection Festival turns Fitzroy's popular strip into an outdoor gallery of free projection displays with walls, windows, buildings and more brought to life. Festival highlights include guided tours and the closing party celebration of Sensory Overload, a night of live music and interactive projections. When:July 19 to 28
Peruvian Festival, held in West Melbourne, is a free family event that will showcase Peruvian culture with attractions that include food and craft stalls, cooking demonstrations, children's fun with Cholo the Clown and live entertainment with performances all day and night from DJs, Latin bands and traditional dance groups. When:Saturday July 20 - 2pm
A New Breed of Entertainment
Melbourne WebFest, held at Yarraville's Kindred Studios, is Australia's first ever festival exclusively dedicated to the art of the web series and how it is redefining entertainment with a program that includes educational panels, screenings and a live show with international guests along with an awards ceremony and after party. When:Saturday July 20 - 9am to 11pm
Whitehorse Youth Film Festival
Reel Action Whitehorse Youth Film Festival, held at Box Hill Community Arts Centre's Arbour Hall, presents free screenings of the top films that were submitted this year by budding young film makers aged between 10 and 25 years who were invited to produce a short film that expressed their views of the world. When:Friday July 19 - Doors Open 6pm
Springvale Snow Fest presents a winter wonderland with a street festival that offers winter-themed roving performances, ice sculpting displays and entertainment on stage with live music performances. With free entry to the festival, $5 wristbands can be purchased for fun rides and an exciting snow play area for kids. When:Sunday July 21 - 1pm to 7pm
From Manchester to Darwin
The Home Front, showing at in Steps Gallery, explores the impact the Second War World had on the two cites of Manchester and Darwin with works by acclaimed War Artist Michael Grant. Having visited each city and other areas, his exhibition is a culmination of three years research and work with drawing, painting and printmaking. When:July 20 to 28 Official Opening:Saturday July 20 - 2pm
Face to Face with Asylum Seekers, held at Collingwood's Cambridge Studio Gallery, revisits 2010's Christmas Island boat tragedy with works by Pat Waters, who has drawn inspiration from Goya to communicate the tragedy of sinking boats, drowning children and the policies that incarcerate refugees in detention centres. When:Until August 3 - Wed to Sat Official Opening:Saturday July 20 - 4pm to 6pm Artist Talk:Saturday August 3
Horrible Histories On Stage
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians brings the popular books by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown to life on the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre with a spectacular performance for kids using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects to reveal the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. When:Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
Cuban Dance Hit in Melbourne
Ballet Revolucion, returning to Melbourne's Arts Centre after its acclaimed tour in 2011, is an explosive fusion of Ballet, Contemporary dance and modern hip-hop from the undisputed home of dance, Cuba. Featuring a stunning cast of dancers, the show features a live band with hits by Ricky Martin, Shakira, Beyonce and others. When:July 17 to 21
Russia's Great Clown Returns
Slava's Snowshow is a special chance to witness the more than extraordinary talents of Slava Polunin, Russia's famous clown performer. Appearing for a strictly limited season with shows at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, the show features an impressive climax that engulfs the entire audience in the illusion of a snowstorm. When:July 17 to 28
Foxfinder, presented by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda, is the Australian Premiere of Dawn King, winner of most promising playwright in last year's Off West End awards. Set in a world on the brink of crisis with food shortages straining farming communities, the play is a spellbinding exploration of belief, desire and guilt. When:July 17 to August 17
Jazz Great Brought to Life
Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love tells the story of the man regarded as the 'James Dean of Jazz', Chet Baker, by leading audiences through a moving and raw narrative with David Goldthorpe's unique style of both singing and playing presenting a unique portrayal of the great musician. It's held at Gasworks Arts Park. When:Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
Victorian Champs at Sandown
Victorian State Circuit Race Championships, conducted by Victorian State Race Series Inc. and hosted by the MG Car Club, sees the third round take place at Springvale's Sandown Racecourse with a quality field of categories including HQ Holdens, MGs, Formula Vee, Sports Cars, Formula Ford, Sports Sedans and more. When:Friday to Sunday, July 19 to 21
AFL Premiership | Round 17 North Melbourne v Carlton
Friday July 19, 7:50pm - Marvel Stadium St Kilda v Port Adelaide
Saturday July 20, 2:10pm - Marvel Stadium Richmond v Fremantle
Sunday July 21, 1:10pm - MCG
Elvis Meets Pavarotti, performed at Alfred's Homestead in Warrandyte South, is an entertaining dinner show featuring Elvis impersonator Angelo Falcone together with Pavarotti impersonator and member of the much applauded 3 Tenors Tribute show, Angelo Falcone, in a performance that blends much loved rock and roll hits with classics.
The Griffyn Ensemble, regarded as Canberra's premier chamber ensemble, will perform their concert program, Earth, at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Held during National Science Week, pre-recorded sounds of bugs and beetles will be combined with music by composers that include Australia's Martin Wesley Smith.
Creative Writing Classes will be available for primary and secondary students and adults, conducted by writing coach Leeanne Vernon, author of six books, including the Netball Dreamz series. With her expertise and knowledge that can help benefit creativity and confidence, classes are held at Black Rock Civic Hall. 
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Gertrude Street Projection Festival turns Fitzroy's popular strip into an outdoor gallery of free projection displays with walls, windows, buildings and more brought to life. Festival highlights include guided tours and the closing party celebration of Sensory Overload, a night of live music and interactive projections.
Peruvian Festival, held in West Melbourne, is a free family event that will showcase Peruvian culture with attractions that include food and craft stalls, cooking demonstrations, children's fun with Cholo the Clown and live entertainment with performances all day and night from DJs, Latin bands and traditional dance groups.
Melbourne WebFest, held at Yarraville's Kindred Studios, is Australia's first ever festival exclusively dedicated to the art of the web series and how it is redefining entertainment with a program that includes educational panels, screenings and a live show with international guests along with an awards ceremony and after party.
Reel Action Whitehorse Youth Film Festival, held at Box Hill Community Arts Centre's Arbour Hall, presents free screenings of the top films that were submitted this year by budding young film makers aged between 10 and 25 years who were invited to produce a short film that expressed their views of the world.
Springvale Snow Fest presents a winter wonderland with a street festival that offers winter-themed roving performances, ice sculpting displays and entertainment on stage with live music performances. With free entry to the festival, $5 wristbands can be purchased for fun rides and an exciting snow play area for kids.
The Home Front, showing at in Steps Gallery, explores the impact the Second War World had on the two cites of Manchester and Darwin with works by acclaimed War Artist Michael Grant. Having visited each city and other areas, his exhibition is a culmination of three years research and work with drawing, painting and printmaking.
Face to Face with Asylum Seekers, held at Collingwood's Cambridge Studio Gallery, revisits 2010's Christmas Island boat tragedy with works by Pat Waters, who has drawn inspiration from Goya to communicate the tragedy of sinking boats, drowning children and the policies that incarcerate refugees in detention centres. 
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians brings the popular books by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown to life on the stage of Her Majesty's Theatre with a spectacular performance for kids using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects to reveal the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.
Ballet Revolucion, returning to Melbourne's Arts Centre after its acclaimed tour in 2011, is an explosive fusion of Ballet, Contemporary dance and modern hip-hop from the undisputed home of dance, Cuba. Featuring a stunning cast of dancers, the show features a live band with hits by Ricky Martin, Shakira, Beyonce and others.
Slava's Snowshow is a special chance to witness the more than extraordinary talents of Slava Polunin, Russia's famous clown performer. Appearing for a strictly limited season with shows at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, the show features an impressive climax that engulfs the entire audience in the illusion of a snowstorm.
Foxfinder, presented by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda, is the Australian Premiere of Dawn King, winner of most promising playwright in last year's Off West End awards. Set in a world on the brink of crisis with food shortages straining farming communities, the play is a spellbinding exploration of belief, desire and guilt.
Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love tells the story of the man regarded as the 'James Dean of Jazz', Chet Baker, by leading audiences through a moving and raw narrative with David Goldthorpe's unique style of both singing and playing presenting a unique portrayal of the great musician. It's held at Gasworks Arts Park.
Victorian State Circuit Race Championships, conducted by Victorian State Race Series Inc. and hosted by the MG Car Club, sees the third round take place at Springvale's Sandown Racecourse with a quality field of categories including HQ Holdens, MGs, Formula Vee, Sports Cars, Formula Ford, Sports Sedans and more.
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