Newsletter | #033 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #033 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - August 20 - August 26, 2007.

This Week.. The Melbourne Writer's Festival, Experimenta Playground opens, Short & Sharp - a must-see for cinema fans, Melba Spiegeltent's La Soireea and get ready for the upcoming Melbourne On Show!

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

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Major Events Guide
The Age Melbourne Writers Festival begins this Friday, starting ten days of chat, banter and provocation with the world's top writers. The Melbourne Writers' Festival, running until September 2, is a highlight for lovers of the written word with more than 250 events including music, debates, fun and games, and Jane Clifton's late-night literary cabaret 'The Shallow End.'


Experimenta Playground is an interactive exhibition that mixes art and creative technology. Featuring innovative displays and playful artworks by Australian and international artists, these exhibitions demystify often complex technology.

Experimenta Playground will open on 25 August and run until 23 September at BlackBox, the Arts Centre.


The Melba Spiegeltent presents La Soiree - a live event with a gypsy soul and a hungry heart! A spiegeltent is a hand-hewn pavilion used as travelling dance hall and wine tasting marquee since the early 20th century. A theatre, a salon, a portal to another time and more, La Soiree is a must-see attraction, running for a limited season until November 18 at Northcote Town Hall Civic Square.


Energise Enterprise 07 is Victoria's premier Small Business Festival, taking place throughout August with a huge range of events, workshops and information sessions and forums.

With over 400 events in metropolitan and regional Victoria to choose from Energise Enterprise 07 has something to offer everyone.


The 2007 Short & Sharp Pitching Competition, presented by Open Channel, is a unique glimpse of the earliest stages of filmmaking.

The competition sees finalists pitching their ideas to film industry judges and the audience for the chance to get their short film made. Legendary singer Kutcha Edwards (pictured) will be performing on the night.

Open Channel will be holding a Music & Cabaret at The Butterfly Club | onlyMelbourne Arts & Theatre Guide



Dining & Drink
The Sip'n'Sup Festival, taking place on 25th August, is Victoria's Premier Winter Wine and Food event cellarbrating 20 years of wine excellence.

Held at the Sunbury Campus of Victoria University, the festival features many highlights for wine lovers such as new vintage releases, Master Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, art and more!


Zia Teresa are known for their generous home styled traditional Italian meals and commitment to quality. The special's menu is continually updated, offering you classic gourmet dishes from all regions of Italy, in addition to Zia originals.

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Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from..
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Chinese Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
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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!Stout Tune Lit
Run On Below Homes
Tuna King Wader ManAnswers in Next Week's Newsletter...

Spot The Difference
There are 5 Differences between these two pictures of Melbourne's Crown Casino... See if you can spot them!

Answers in Next Week's Newsletter

Last Week's Answers
Anagram-orama!A Quagmire Salon - Magnolia Square
Insect Wine Canoe Leak - National Science Week
Me Love My Rice Clot - Collective Memory
Spot The Difference
Here are the 5 Differences in last week's picture of Flinders Street Station...

Newsletter | #032 | What's On this Week [Last Week]


Melbourne Trivia
When My Baby's Walking Down the Street..
Each year Australians use over 2 billion Redhead matches, and the fiery icon of Redhead Matches turns 60 this year, and the old gal's held up well!

In 1947, an Australian model was used to create the Redhead profile, and Redheads is keen for any information as to where she may be today.

Read about the search for the Original Redhead! | Read Melbourne Trivia... 
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