Newsletter | #038 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #038 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - September 24 - September 30, 2007.

This Week.. Melbourne Fringe festival begins, The Melbourne International Festival of Brass hits town, and The Royal Melbourne Show continues throughout the School Holidays! For more School Holiday Events, don't miss out on our exclusive guide!

We also have AFL Grand Final 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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Major Events Guide
Melbourne Fringe Festival begins this week on September 26, celebrating its 25th year with a large range of events and exhibitions taking place throughout Melbourne, including festivals and events that have significant cultural impact at a local, national and international level for artists, audiences and the general public. Presented by The Age, 2007's Melbourne Fringe will run until October 14.


Melbourne International Festival of Brass, running from September 24 to 30, features recitals and concert performances from some of Australia's finest musicians and brass ensembles.

Along with ensemble sessions and seminars, this Sunday the festival includes a Free Children's Concert at Federation Square's BMW Edge.


The Royal Melbourne Show is the highlight of School Holidays, an annual event not to be missed! Running from September 20 - 30th, the Show provides entertainment for all ages, offering something for everyone, from extreme rides and hundreds of showbags to choose from to food, rides and more! The Show also offers the chance to view animal judging competitions, woodchop contests and attractions.


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.



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 - GRAND FINAL
It's been a long and winding road with many a scandal and just as many a coach's head rolling, but this week sees the game that every football fan waits for.. the GRAND FINAL!

Saturday 29th September at M.C.G.
Geelong v Port Adelaide
Our best wishes and support are with the Geelong Football Club! Carn' the CATS!

Australian Rules Football

NRL
For the second year running the Melbourne Storm will be heading to Sydney in the last weekend in September to contest the NRL Grand Final against Sea Eagles.

Australian Rugby Championship
Melbourne Rebels Home Games

Melbourne Rebels vs Canberra Vikings
Sunday September 30th - 4pm
Olympic Park


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!

Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Arts Centre Sunday Market, located over two levels along St Kilda Road, brings together over 150 stalls of the finest arts, crafts, organic teas, silks, ceramics and more! Stallholders are individually selected for the quality and diversity of their work.


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:
Queen Victoria Market will be hosting special activities and events during these school holidays, including arts activities, a petting zoo, and cooking classes. More Details Here
Visit Here for More School Holiday Activities


Melbourne For Kids
Check out our School Holiday Guide with over 100 great things to do during the school hols...

AFL Grand Final Family Day - Come along on Grand Final Day with family and friends, watch the big game on the outdoor superscreen and help raise money for The Neonatal Unit at The Royal Childrens Hospital.


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
Parliament House Open Day, held this Sunday, provides an opportunity to see inside Melbourne's historic Parliament House, which will be open to the public from 11 am until 4 pm with Parliament Members and staff on hand to answer questions. Entry is Free.


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


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