Newsletter | #037 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #037 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - September 17 - September 23, 2007.

This Week.. The Royal Melbourne Show kicks off.. High Vibes in Northcote - the highlight of Darebin Music Feast, get a taste of Asia with the Moon Lantern Festival, and don't miss The Lifted Brow Magazine Launch - 5 bands, comedy & more in one big night!

Start planning for the School Holidays - get our exclusive guide!

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

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School Holiday Guide
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 -Preliminary Finals
2007 Preliminary Finals with one game in Melbourne this week. Fear not, mightn't be like the old days, but we still get the BIG ONE!

Saturday at The MCG
Geelong v Collingwood at 7:50 PM
Australian Rules Football
Australian Rugby Championship
Melbourne Rebels Home Games

Melbourne Rebels vs Central Coast Rays
Saturday September 22nd - 3pm
Olympic Park


National Basketball League
South Dragons Home Game

Dragons vs Razorbacks
Saturday 22 September - 7:30pm
Vodafone Arena


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!

Art & Craft Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Nunawading Market - Come to Nunawading Market, where you'll find almost 100 stalls of high quality craft & produce! Held this Sunday from 9am, proceeds support the cultural, performing and visual arts throughout the City of Whitehorse.


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:
The Capulets
Experiencing recent success on Triple J's unearthed with three songs charting strongly, The Capulets bring back the fun & happiness in rock and roll performing original contemporary music with an old fashioned sound. This Sunday 12 - 2 pm.

For Melbourne Kids
Cry Baby Classical Concerts, organised by 3MBS 103.5FM Classically Melbourne and the City of Yarra, offer parents and children the chance to enjoy music by The Darcy String Quartet, performing September 20 at Richmond Uniting Church.


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
School Holidays Guide | What's On for September



Community
International Food Feast - Milleara Library in East Keilor invites you to their International Food Feast on Thursday evening for a taste of some of the best foods from abroad! Sample food & drink from different countries such as Croatia, Italy, Lebanon and England.


You Can Help
There are many social causes that are relevant to people from all walks of life, many of which rely on public support to better the community or assist those who are less fortunate. This week we ask you to consider the following..

The Heart Foundation will be holding their annual Doorknock Appeal throughout September to help fight Australia's leading cause of death - cardiovascular disease. With your support, they aim to continue funding groundbreaking work into the future, providing Australians with the very best heart health information and funds for cutting edge research.
To Register as a Volunteer Visit Here


OnlyMelbourne Welcomes..
me2me2 - Online store for innovative toys & gifts for children..
Melbourne Musicians Society - Leading music teachers from Australia and overseas..
Cool Wrappings - Custom printed gift ribbons for any occasion..
Princes Park Motor Inn - 4 star accommodation & free parking near Melbourne's CBD..
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