Newsletter | #036 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #036 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - September 10 - September 16, 2007.

This Week.. Asian Food Festival, the Socceroos play in Melbourne, Darebin's Music Feast continues, Experimenta Playground, Melba Spiegeltent, and be sure to plan ahead for the school break with our School Holiday Guide!

We also have AFL finals 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 21st Asian Food Festival takes place this month, running to 30 September. Bigger and better than ever before, this year's festival has the theme 'Celebrate Melbourne's Multicultural Cuisine' and promises to be a major culinary celebration for Melbourne.

This week's events include special Asian dinners, a Curry Cruise and the popular Floating Yum Cha Cruise!


Darebin Music Feast is back again this year with over 150 events! Beginning September 8 and running until September 23, this year's festival features hundreds of musicians performing at over one hundred events in over 25 venues throughout Darebin, one of Melbourne's most musically prolific areas. With over 20 venues around town, the festival offers funk, folk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and more!


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 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.


Also on this Week..Family Fun Day - Celebrate the re-opening of Ascot Vale Leisure Centre!
More Details in FOR MELBOURNE KIDS...

Super Sunday Swapmeet - Model & Toy Train fair..
More Details in MARKETS, FETES & FAIRS...

School Holiday Guide
School Holidays begin soon when the school term ends on September 22 when it's time to put the books away and start having fun!

Highlighting the best events and exhibitions on offer for the young and young at heart, our guide will help you find perfect ways to enjoy the holidays with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!

Menulog Home Delivery is a great chance to eat fine cuisine at home! With over 300 of the best restaurants on offer, you're sure to find something to suit any taste or occasion. To find fast and easy delivery in your area, Visit Here.


Sporting Events
AFL vs TeamVodaFone
Vodafone invites diehard V8 Supercar and AFL fans to meet footy heroes Jamie Charman and Nathan Brown and the elite V8 Supercar drivers Craig Lowndes (pictured) and Jamie Whincup from TeamVodafone.

Be at Federation Square on Tuesday 11 September at 1pm to see if the V8 Supercar drivers can beat the AFL heavyweights in a fitness challenge!

AFL - 1st Semi-Final
The 1st semi-final of 2007 kicks of this week in Melbourne, with one lonely little game in our own backyard.. Not that we're greedy, but here's hoping it rains in Perth!

Saturday at The MCG
Kangaroos v Hawthorn at 7:30 PM
Soccer
Socceroos Vs Argentina
The Qantas Socceroos bring some of Victoria's favourite sons home for a blockbuster match against Argentina at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday 11 September! Gates Open 5:30pm. Match Starts 7:30pm
For Tickets visit Ticketmaster or phone 13 61 00
Football Australia (Soccer)
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!

Entertainment & Nightlife
The Junction Acoustic Jam & Open Mic is a weekly night of entertainment and fun taking place Wednesday nights at Newport's Junction Hotel. If you're keen to hit the stage yourself, or simply want a great night out, come along to the Junction!

Live Music Guide Melbourne Venues and Gig guide.



Art & Craft Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Model Railways Super Sunday Swapmeet
This Sunday there will be a huge event not to be missed! With a huge collection of over 50 tables with new & used equipment, the Swapmeet starts 9am at the Mahoneys Reserve Scout Hall. Free Entry!


Shake off those winter blues and Spring along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain!

An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!

Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Garage Sales
Shopping Precincts and Streets
Queen Victoria Market this week:
On The Spot
This duo play early jazz, tango, bossas plus French, Italian, Russian, Klezmer, German and Gypsy melodies. Charming, roving, vocal, virtuoso entertainers! This Sunday 11am - 1 pm.
Bonjahbango
This fantastic 4 piece New Zealand band blend folk/funk and reggae. This Sunday 12 - 2 pm.

For Melbourne Kids
Family Fun Day is a special event this Sunday, marking the completion of the Ascot Vale Leisure Centre redevelopment. Australia's biggest pump class, a dive-in movie, a treasure hunt and kids' activities all headline a celebration of health and fitness!


Amazing Human Body Exhibition is an educational exhibition that provides audiences with a unique, educational view of the human body. Using a unique preservation method called plastination, the exhibition features approximately 400 human specimens.


Pixar - 20 Years of Animation takes you behind the scenes of the studio that created Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Cars and The Incredibles. Pixar's fascinating processes are revealed through concept sketches, drawings and sculptures.


The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).


Family Tours
Puffing Billy Tour - take a tour the whole family can enjoy with a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's best-loved steam train! Winding its way through lush ferns and towering timbers, this fantastic tour offers may treats, including wine tasting for the adults and also a trip to Healesville Sanctuary that kids will love!


Circus Shows
NICA Circus Showcase - After three years of intense circus training, Australia's national circus school, NICA, is about to let loose 19 skilled and extraordinary graduating artists! Performing September 11th to 15th at Swinburne, Prahran campus.


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