Newsletter | #021 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #021 | What's On this Week

Welcome to the OnlyMelbourne Newsletter & Guide to Melbourne Events, Exhibitions, Sports and Community - May 28 - June 3, 2007.

This Week.. The MS Walk & Fun Run takes place, theatre attractions include Othello and Carmen, and don't miss Sunny Day in Winter, a charity event that's great for the whole family!

We also have AFL match details and much more info on many upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!


Major Events Guide
MS Walk & Fun Run takes place this Sunday, 3rd June. Team up with your friends, family, workmates or sporting group and help make this year's MS Walk & Fun Run the biggest yet.

The charity walk is a great chance to help a good cause, enjoy breathtaking views and live entertainment, and be part of something special!



Othello by Bell Shakespeare is a groundbreaking production, beginning May 30, which is a powerful and unnerving examination of power, politics and personal tragedy.

Shakespeare's classic tale is a politically poignant story that strikes to our own culture's dark heart of racism and righteous entitlement.

Telling the story of Othello's downfall into suspicion and self-doubt, this well known play is more riveting and relevant than ever in today's climate of racial fear and cultural division.




Sunny Day in Winter, taking place on June 1 this week, sees Federation Square come alive for this annual event which is held to raise awareness of the needs of young people with a disability.

Presented by Interchange, the Square will play host to many attractions with bands performing all day, roving performers and jumping castles, all adding to the Summer carnival in Winter.

Joining the Sunny Day celebrations will be sporting identities and Interchange ambassadors, including Carlton's Nick Stevens, Western Bulldogs' Daniel Giansiracusa and Bryce Alman, Australian Wheelchair Rugby Olympian and captain of the Wheelchair Rugby Victorian team.



Carmen, presented by Melbourne Opera, opens on June 2 this week, featuring a great cast mixing younger and established Victorian singers.

Following the sell-out success of The Barber of Seville last year, Melbourne Opera has assembled the same team of international director Hugh Halliday and young Melbourne designer Anna Cordingly for the most popular and dramatic opera of all time, Carmen.



Varekai - Cirque du Soleil will be performing in Melbourne until June 17 at The Oval at Melbourne Park.

This production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai, meaning Wherever in the Romany language of the gypsies.



The Giant Sky Wheel is still open at Birrarung Marr with panoramic views of the city that are simply breathtaking!

With the lights illuminating the skyline at night there is no better way to spend your day or evening than on top of the Giant Sky Wheel.

Situated on the edge of the Yarra River in the gardens of Birrarung Marr, come along and check out the fantastic views of Melbourne Skyline or stroll down during the evening to see the spectacular light show.

With so many fantastic events taking place in Melbourne, the Sky Wheel is the perfect way to end the night!


Accommodation
Melbourne has a splendid range of hotels on offer, perfect for those visiting Melbourne for Special Events, or even just for that special luxurious weekend away from the home!

OnlyMelbourne recommends the following:

Hotel Sophia is a very stylish new 49 room boutique hotel conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne.

It is the ideal choice for the price conscious traveller who desires modern and comfortable surrounds. Hotel Sofia is set in a central city location, close to all the latest events!

Also on this Week..Melbourne Storm Home Game
AFL Footy Tour
More Details in SPORTS..

Showerhead Exchange
Community Planting Day at Royal Park
More Details in COMMUNITY..

Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
The Good Food & Wine Show has something for everyone this year with celebrity chefs, renowned wine and cocktail experts, and over 300 exhibitors with the latest food, wine and kitchen products.

Join celebrity chefs as they share their kitchen secrets at the LifeStyle FOOD Channel Celebrity Theatre. Chefs featured include Donna Hay, Curtis Stone, Tobie Puttock, Matt Moran and international guest, Ainsley Harriott (pictured) - host of the UK's What's Cooking?

Running from Friday June 1 to Sunday June 3 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the Good Food & Wine Show is the ultimate opportunity to learn about the latest menu trends and much more!



Music and Cabaret at The Butterfly Club
onlyMelbourne Arts & Theatre Guide



Restaurants, Clubs & Bars
Sapore Ristorante is situated at the beach end of Fitzroy Street in St.Kilda.

St.Kilda has long been recognised as Melbourne's hot spot for locals and tourists alike whilst being one of the country's most cosmopolitan suburbs with a strong sense of local community.

Striking interiors designed by one of Melbourne's leading architects with awe-inspiring panoramic views across Catani Gardens and St.Kilda beach. Sapore is a fantastic restaurant for your next dining experience.
Special Dining OfferSapore RistoranteBook Through Menulog to buy one main meal and receive another FREE at this highly regarded restaurant!
Offer ends June 30
Visit here for BOOKING DETAILS @ Menulog
Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from..
Modern Australian Cuisine
Chinese Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
Seafood Restaurants
French RestaurantsFor more restaurants...
Check out Only Melbourne's Restaurant Directory
Or you can View & Book a Table @ MenuLog.

Sporting Events
AFL - Round 10
Melbourne will be treated this week to FIVE games playing in our own lovely backyard.. At least one of the droughts has broken!

Friday at the MCG
Collingwood v Fremantle at 7:40 PM

Saturday at the MCG
Melbourne v Adelaide at 2:10 PM
Saturday at Telstra Dome
Richmond v Brisbane Lions at 7:10 PM

Sunday at the MCG
Carlton v Western Bulldogs at 2:10 PM
Sunday at Telstra Dome
St Kilda v Geelong at 5:10 PM

www.afl.com.au - AFL League
Australian Rules Football
AFL Tour
Aussie Rules Football - Live with a Local Host! Experience the unique Australian game of football with a local host to explain the rules, bumps and brawls. Your package includes meeting your host near the ground before the match, for a welcome drink.

Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and awarding prizes. You will also receive a show bag of Aussie Rules goodies!

Tour Includes:
Reserved Undercover Seating
Souvenir Program
Footy Record & Club Song Sheets
Aussie Footy Food - Meat Pie and Sauce (with beer or soft drink) at Quarter Time!
Melbourne Storm welcomes your support as they commence their 2007 Premiership campaign! With Minor Premiers honours and a Grand Final appearance behind them, the Storm are looking to take it one step further this season!
Saturday June 2 at Olympic Park
Melbourne Storm vs Rabbitohs - 7:30pmThe Esplanade Market - St Kilda - Every Sunday since 1970, The Esplanade Market St Kilda has been the destination for those searching for something special, somewhere special.

Established as an outlet for local artists, there are now nearly 200 of Victoria's best artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their work direct to the public.

The Esplanade Market is open 10:00am to 5:00pm every Sunday.

Queen Victoria Market this week:
The Moonee Valley Drifters
This quartet mesh honky tonk, with swing, Cajun and even Latin rhythms...No one does hard-hitting, steel stringed, hardcore country and roots better! This Sunday 12 - 2 pm.

For Melbourne Kids
How to Make a Monster is an exhibition at Scienceworks Museum that showcases the Art and Technology of Animatronics - mechanical puppetry used in films and theatre.

With remarkable creatures on display from creators such as the John Cox Creature Workshop (pictured) the exhibition is a delight for children and people of all ages.

The exhibition takes the audience on a journey of monster creation from the original concept, storyboarding process and how the maquettes are made, through to how the full size pieces are sculpted, moulded and finished.


Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train!

Stroll amongst koalas, kangaroos, platypus, kookaburras, dingoes and more!

Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour includes wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary.


Silvers Grand Magic Circus - As seen on Channel 9 in Celebrity Circus, Silvers Grand Magic Circus is a Melbourne tradition, it's located in Sunshine this week at 80 Harvester Road.

Established in 1976, Silvers Circus has grown from strength to strength. In 1987 a new concept was developed and Silvers Grand Magic Circus was born. A procenium arch stage larger than many theatres was placed behind the sawdust ring and the inside of the bigtop was transformed into something the world had never seen before.


For more events this week check out the What's On Guides for May & June.



Community
Here's a look at what's happening in Melbourne's community this week...

Showerhead Exchange - Save water and money by swapping your old showerhead for a new water-efficient showerhead at a free exchange day at North Melbourne Library this Sunday.

By reducing your hot water consumption, you will also be reducing your greenhouse emissions.

Simply take your old showerhead and a copy of your recent water bill to the exchange event and swap your old showerhead for a free water-efficient showerhead.

Visit Here for Terms & Conditions
Offer available to South East Water and City West Water customers only.

WOTNEXT - Get Rich & Famous with your Mobile
Joolz - Personally designed jewellery as seen in Toorak Fashion Parade
Beautiful Bellies - Fabulous range of modern maternity wear
View More of the Latest Listings at OnlyMelbourne!



Puzzles
Anagram-orama!
We've rearranged the letters of three of the attractions featured in this week's newsletter.. See if you can figure them out!Hamlet Won Lip
Net Rail Once
Mow In Jig RodAnswers in Next Week's Newsletter...

Melbourne Shuffle
There are 3 overlaying pictures of Melbourne Attractions here, but parts of each picture have been removed.

Match the pieces and see if you can guess what the 3 Attractions are... Each one has its own share of history behind it.

You should be able to iron out one of the answers.

Answers in Next Week's Newsletter



Last Week's Answers
Anagram-orama!Meat Shake Town Room - How to Make a Monster
I Good Over Gin - Groove Indigo
His Arched Look At The Taken - Kookas in the CathedralMelbourne ShuffleThe three Melbourne Landmarks within the picture were:
Captain Cook's Cottage
Rippon Lea
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