Newsletter | #046 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #046 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for November 19 - November 25, 2007.

This week there's the Manna Gum Festival with fun for all, Maribyrnong's biennial Big West Festival, and plenty of food on offer with Spring's Harvest Picnic and the Yarra Velley Strawberry Festival. There's also a taste of Mexico with the Hola Mexico Film Festival and a celebration of music with the Queenscliff Music Festival. Cinema fans are also treated to the Festival of Jewish Cinema and the Greek Film Festival!

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
Manna Gum Festival, taking place this Saturday in Greensborough, is a festival that celebrates the creative culture reflecting the colour, imagination and personality of the city of Banyule.

The festival has activities and attractions for people of all ages and tastes, offering arts, food, music, fun and more at Greensborough's Poulter Reserve.


The Hola Mexico Film Festival returns for it's second year at the Palace Westgarth in Northcote, beginning November 22 and running until November 28. With something for everyone, the festival features everything from comedies to documentaries and everything in between! Don't miss the opening night fiesta this Thursday, celebrating all things Mexican with food, beer and music!


The Big West Festival is a biennial arts and cultural festival that runs over 10 days with special attractions and performances taking place throughout the West Melbourne suburbs of Maribyrnong. The Festival, which runs from November 23 to December 2, is a series of contemporary art, multicultural and community events designed to reflect, engage, energise and excite those participating in or attending the Festival.


Australia Post Opera in the Bowl - Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under the stars as Opera Australia presents a FREE performance of 'The Pearlfishers' by Bizet at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The performance will also be relayed live to screens at Federation Square.

Gates to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl open at 4pm.


The 2007 Festival of Jewish Cinema is now running at ACMI, showcasing contemporary films from around the world on Jewish themes. Featuring a stunning collection of films, the festival includes screenings of newly restored archive prints, once thought lost to cinema audiences. These little-known Yiddish classics represent a hitherto forgotten chapter in world cinema. The Festival runs until November 28.




Giant Sky Wheel

The Giant Sky Wheel has extended its stay at Birrarung Marr until January 4th, 2008.

The Sky Wheel offers panoramic views of the city that are breathtaking and with the lights illuminating the skyline at night there's no better way to end your evening than on top of the Giant Sky Wheel.

Come along and check out the fantastic views of Melbourne Skyline or stroll down during the evening to see the spectacular light show.

It's a view that just shouldn't be missed!

Giant Sky Wheel




Also on this Week..Hobsons Bay Relay for Life - Raising money for Cancer Council Victoria
More Details in COMMUNITY...


Federal Election - November 24
The 2007 Federal Election is held this Saturday, November 24th - just in case it's escaped your attention! This year's bout is shaping up to be one of the most interesting yet! Dramas, Mud-slinging, even Earwax..! This year's election has it all!

For information on how to vote and where, and also links to political party websites Theatresports is back in 2007, presented by Impro Melbourne. In a thrilling mix of both theatre and sport, 5 teams will compete for a chance to play in the Grand Final, creating scenes out of audience suggestions with skill and daring every Sunday at Theatreworks.



Entertainment & Nightlife
The Queenscliff Music Festival, running this year from November 23 to 25, features a huge line up of musicians and bands including Paul Kelly, Clare Bowditch, Mia Dyson, The Vasco Era and international guests The Last Town Chorus and Bob Log III also taking the stage. Queenscliff offers a wide range of ticket options including weekend passes, session tickets and special family offers.


Queens of the Disco - Join Jackie Stevens, Jillette Jones and DJ Claire with the Hair every Friday night at Collingwood's Temple Bar Precinct for The Jack and Jill Drag Show as the girls take to the stage as only drag queens can!


The John Montesante Quintet brings a hint of New York Be-Bop to town, offering timeless Jazz Standards and improvisations by some of Melbourne's finest Jazz players. They perform every Thursday at The Commune Cafe Bar and every Friday at Commuters Cafe Bar.

Live Music Guide Melbourne Venues and Gig guide.



Competitions
Name the Eastlink Tunnels - This is your chance to make history by naming the new Eastlink Tunnels, which will connect Melbourne's Eastern Freeway to Frankston Freeway in 2008.
Competition closes 19th November 2007


$12,000 Cash Bonanza! Here's your chance to share in a $12,000 CASH BONANZA, courtesy of Financial Services Online! Apply free online for any comparative quote & you automatically qualify for free entry into their monthly prize draw of $1,000!

For More Competitions Visit Here



Dining & Drink
Food Festivals
The Age Spring Harvest Picnic at Werribee Park
This Sunday, food and wine producers gather in Werribee Park to showcase their tasty products. The wonderful day includes cooking demonstrations, live music all day and free children's activities.


Yarra Valley Strawberry Festival - Come and be tempted this Sunday and celebrate Victoria's strawberry season at St Patrick's Primary School in Lilydale. This years festival will be the best ever with FREE entry, kids' rides, entertainment and more!


Wining
Cleanskins.com sell premium Australian wines direct to the public at up to 50% off retail prices, offering Free Home Delivery and a 100% Money Back Guarantee.

Perfect for all lovers of wine, their impressive range of wines and service were recommended on Channel 7's Today Tonight and Channel 9's A Current Affair.
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Dining
Bistro 1 is one of Melbourne's most desirable dining destinations. With superb French and Italian cuisine and a national award winning wine list, the warm lamp lighting and attentive service create a special feeling for couples in the mood for romance.
Special Dining Offer
Bistro 1
Book Through Menulog and receive 10% off your total bill at Bistro 1!
Offer ends November 30 so be sure to Book Early!
Visit here for BOOKING DETAILS @ Menulog
Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from..
Modern Australian Cuisine
Chinese Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
Seafood Restaurants
French RestaurantsFor more restaurants...
Check out onlyMelbourne's Restaurant Directory
Or you can View & Book a Table @ MenuLog
Dining In
Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!

Each week we highlight five of the latest additions to OnlyMelbourne's ever growing guide to services, businesses and information sites for your community.

This week we suggest the following:
Element Lounge - A Stylish bar with a Feng Shui touch..
PC Diagnostics - IT support & solutions for home & business..
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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!Vaults Naming Fame
Nay Hammy Plots Stop Not
I Go Dodgy TubaAnswers in Next Week's Newsletter...

Spot The Difference
There are 5 Differences between these two pictures of Melbourne's Federation Bells found at Birrarung Marr... See if you can spot them!

Answers in Next Week's Newsletter

Last Week's Answers
Anagram-orama!Jennifer Host Set Toast - Johnston Street Fiesta
Nun Resembles Awe - Sunwrae Ensemble
Jab On Grain - Bjorn Again
Spot The Difference
Here are the 5 Differences in last week's picture of Melbourne's Cheese Sticks found on the Citylink..

Newsletter | #045 | What's On this Week [Last Week]


Melbourne Trivia
I'd Swear Someone Lunched Over My Grave!
Many people assume the first cemetery in Melbourne was the Old Melbourne Cemetery, whereas in fact it was Burial Hill, known today as Flagstaff Gardens.

These days, the park is the most highly used garden in Melbourne (per square metre) and a popular lunchtime oasis for workers in the city's northwest.

Willie, the child of James Goodman was the first person to buried in Melbourne, Port Phillip District. He was buried on 13th May 1836 at Burial Hill. This site was only used for about 6 burials.

Read more about Melbourne Cemeteries | Read Melbourne Trivia... 
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