Newsletter | #042 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #042 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's OnlyMelbourne newsletter guide to Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community - October 22 - October 28, 2007.

This Week.. Get Into Art! celebrates the Victorian Arts, the World's Greatest Pram Stroll sets to break the record, Oktoberfest returns to Melbourne and don't miss the Kool Skools Showcase with 25 live acts! Children's Week's also continues, and Melbourne celebrates with Federation Square's 5th Birthday and the Spring Racing Carnival!

We also have NBL and sport details, special dining offers 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
Get into Art! is an open day event, held on Sunday, with 40 public galleries across Victoria throwing open their doors in this annual celebration of art. Organised by the Public Galleries Association of Victoria and aided by major funding from Arts Victoria, the special day highlights Victoria's rich cultural heritage with galleries across the state offering a range of programs to interest a wide cross section of people.


The World's Greatest Pram Stroll takes place this Sunday with a world record attempt for the most people 'strolling' in one country on the one day! The annual free event is held to raise awareness abour issues of social isolation for new mums and also highlight Australia's fantastic parks. With Strolls taking place nationally, meeting venues on Sunday include Albert Park, Frankston and Whittlesea.


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
Spring Racing Carnival
Victoria's Spring Racing Carnival showcases 50 days of premier world-class thoroughbred racing and a party atmosphere unmatched at any other Australian sporting event! Each year, the Spring Racing Carnival puts Victoria on the international map with its high-quality horse racing that incorporates 79 race meetings across the state, with more than 770,000 people attending! It runs until November 21st.


The Kilmore Pacing Cup, the 'Melbourne Cup of Harness Racing,' is a great day of racing, complimented by gourmet food and wine, free children's entertainment and live music. It's held this Sunday at Kilmore Racecourse, one hour's drive from Melbourne.


National Basketball League
South Dragons Home Game

Dragons vs Breakers
Sun 28 October - 6:00pm
Vodafone Arena


Motor Sports
Jump Mania hits Rod Laver Arena this Saturday, featuring the most outrageous US and Aussie four wheelers in an action spectacular that includes a car crushing contest, sky wheelie shootout and Scooby Doo, the character truck based on the cartoon!



Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Tempting Fete is the Spensley Street Primary School fete, held this Saturday in Clifton Hill. This year's theme is 'See it, Hear it, Smell it, Taste it, Touch it' and offers wonderful delights for you to experience with live entertainment, children's activities and an auction!


Luke's Aquarium Services - Aquarium setup & maintenance, Melbourne-wide..
Wool Exchange - A function venue with Australia's best live music..
Slow Guide to Melbourne - Celebrating the best of Melbourne..
Docoloco - Recommendation lists written by friends & locals..
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