Newsletter | #072 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #072 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for May 19 - May 25, 2008.

This week, there's a taste of Italy with the Melbourne Italian Festival, a star-studded shindig with the Heart of St Kilda Concert, and to wind down you can have a cuppa with the Cancer Council during Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. The Spanish Film Festival and Moonee Valley Arts Week also continue, while the ongoing Next Wave Festival continues to take over Melbourne with everything that's arty.

There are sport details, special dining offers and info on upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!

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Major Events Guide
The Melbourne Italian Festival, beginning Thursday, is an event that embraces all aspects of the performing arts to highlight the vibrant Italian culture throughout Melbourne. Running until June 8, this year's festival will see a wide range of activities and attractions taking place throughout Melbourne, including everything from music and films to poetry, arts and theatre, celebrating Italian culture and the arts.


Black in Fashion: Mourning to Night, an exhibition running at both NGV International and NGV Australia, explores the impact and influences that black has had within many facets of clothing, tracing the changing significance of black in Western fashion.


The Melbourne Story lets you explore Melbourne's history, learning about the unique evolvement in this latest exhibition at Melbourne Museum. With evocative stories, icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne, the exhibition features over 1200 objects.


Top Designs, on display at Melbourne Museum, is an exhibition that showcases some of last year's outstanding VCE student designs including an electric rockabilly guitar, decadent denim inspired by Marie Antoinette, and even a remote-controlled helicopter!


The Fitzgibbons Dynasty is an exhibition that honours the Fitzgibbons, one of Australia's most prominent families in entertainment. On show at the Victorian Jazz Archive, the exhibition features three generations including late jazz icon, Graham "Smacka"Fitzgibbon.



Arts & Theatre
The Sunwrae String Quintet will be presenting an exclusive live performance featuring works from the forthcoming Sunwrae Ensemble's Album, 'Autumn Never Fall'. Rae Howell, on grand piano, performs with her string quartet on Saturday at Manchester Lane.


Songs of Nations, presented by The Friends of Baucau and Gareth Ivory Foundation, takes place Friday at the Church of St Peter and Paul in South Melbourne. With West Papuan and Laloran East Timorese Choirs, it will raise funds to assist projects in East Timor.


The Australia Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra will be performing this Sunday and the following Monday as part of this year's concert series, The Range of Light. Celebrating 18th century musical ideals, the concerts will be performed at BMW Edge in Federation Square.


The Fan, a play by Carlo Goldoni, captures all human types, motives and caricatures in this delightful, lively comedy of village life when a fan is dropped by a young lady, causing a string of jealousies, rivalries and misunderstandings in the little town of Case Nuove.


The Future Australian Race is a performance that sees Ned Kelly's hanging judge and the bohemian writer of 'For the Term of His Natural Life' arguing from opposite sides of a divide that still haunts Australia. It plays at the State Library of Victoria's Queen's Hall.


The Picture of Dorian Gray is a performance of Oscar Wilde's much loved tale of debauchery and moral corruption. Monash University's latest production, the gothic masterpiece features talented emerging artists at the Clayton Campus' Student Theatre.


How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found
Hoy Polloy's latest performance is the award-winning story of a young executive, stripped of all that defined him. The darkly funny play is performed at Brunswick's Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre.


Three Dog Night, playing at 45 Downstairs, is based on Peter Goldsworthy's award-winning novel. A confronting story about the philosophical challenge of learning how to die, the play's two male characters represent poles of Australia's conflicted culture.


Wanderlands, now playing at South Yarra's Randall Theatre, is a play from award-winning dramatist Nic Velissaris that tells a tale of survival and adventure involving a group of young outcasts, played by members of St Martins Youth Arts Centre.


Sweeney Todd - Beginning with a special preview performance on Friday, Throwback Players will be presenting the popular musical, Sweeney Todd at the University of Melbourne's Union House Theatre. Laced with dark humour, it will run until May 24.


Thoroughly Modern Millie, based on the popular 1967 movie, is the latest production of the Catchment Players. Set in the roaring twenties the zany musical that took Broadway by storm begins Friday at the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre in Preston.


The Boy from Oz, presented by CLOC Musical Theatre, tells the funny and heart-breaking story of the extraordinary life of Peter Allen. The show features lavish costumes, high-kicking dance routines and many of the much-loved songs Peter Allen was famous for.


Melba Conservatorium will be holding a performance at 1:10pm on Wednesday, with Manins, Gould and Jones playing Cello, Piano and Percussion. Held as part of their Lunchtime Concert series in Richmond, admission to the concert is free.


Guys And Dolls, playing at Princess Theatre, features a sensational cast that includes Lisa McCune, Garry McDonald, Shane Jacobson and Magda Szubanski. Set during 1940's New York, the must-see musical is one of Broadway's greatest shows!



Entertainment & Nightlife
The Heart of St Kilda Concert, held by the Sacred Heart Mission, is a star-studded fundraising spectacular at one of Melbourne's iconic landmarks, The Palais Theatre. Featuring renowned artists Kate Ceberano, Peter Rowsthorn, Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan and the Choir of Hard Knocks, the concert will raise funds to support the well-known charity in providing meals for the homeless at the Sacred Heart Mission dining hall.


WaterAid Australia will be holding a fundraising movie night, presenting the classic family movie, The Goonies at the Astor Cinema. Taking place Tuesday night, the event will raise money for WaterAid's activities that provide safe drinking water to the world's poor.


Young Artists Showcase, held on Wednesday at the Blue Diamond Bar, is the latest in a series of monthly performances featuring an exciting line up of new talented artists and young acts presented by PLW, an independent Melbourne record label.


Hug Night, a fun way for singles to meet, will be held this Saturday at Brunswick's Imbibe Bar. Held especially for local singles, Hug Night lets you meet new people in a safe and fun environment with Hug Coupons for any wallflowers to break the ice.


Live Music Guide Melbourne Venues and Gig guide.



Competitions
Be the first to ride the Wheel - a ride to remember!
Win a ride to remember on Waterfront City's stunning 120m high Southern Star Observation Wheel.

Scheduled for completion in late 2008, the winners will also receive two guided tours throughout 2008 to see the construction progress, a commemorative gift and invitations to the official VIP launch!

Competition Ends 30th of June 2008


$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
Restaurants
Pizza Meine Liebe | For The Love Of Pizza
For The Love Of Pizza and Meine Liebe Pizza are often confused as being one and the same but are, in fact, two different restaurants although they share the same name as mein liebe means "pizza my love".
Read More about Northcote's Great Pizzas...


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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Special Dining Offers
Dining Specials - Save Up To 20% on Your Bill
Menulog is the easiest way to book a restaurant online with over 4000 restaurant listings! By booking online through Menulog you can enjoy fine food and save money with special deals offering discounts on total food bills, complimentary wine and drinks, discount group bookings and much, much more!
Your Water Your Say gives a voice to the Victorian community of concerned citizens who oppose the construction of a desalination plant in anyone's backyard, to solve Melbourne's water management issues. With the aim of making all future water provision environmentally sustainable, their website offers information on the repercussions of the development of the Bass Coast desalination plant.


Learn to Knit at Prahran Library - Every Wednesday at Prahran Library there is a free one-hour knitting class for people of all ages and experience. A great way to make friends and be creative, the classes begin at 1:30pm - needles and wool can be provided.


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..

Drawtism | Play Pictionary for Autism in May
Alpha Autism has teamed up with Pictionary and we want you to Play a game of Pictionary during Autism Spectrum Month in May. The great thing about Drawtism is that you can host your Pictionary game at any time during May. You can play with friends at home or with colleagues at work, raising much-needed funds.
To Learn More about Drawtism Visit Here


ripple is an online system that easily allows you to make a difference while online by generating money for charity in two unique ways. By clicking a link or using their search engine, you can help fight poverty by simply taking a moment to view internet advertising, with the advertisers payment to ripple going toward charities that include Oxfam and Oaktree.
To Learn More about ripple Visit Here


OnlyMelbourne Welcomes..
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:
Jelosia - Locally made Italian desserts...
in.cube8r - Fitzroy market-style gallery for all things arty...
Legal Tender - Melbourne law firm with free online advice...
Chrysalis Gallery & Studio - Original fine art prints...
Jirah Industrial Distributors - Enviro friendly packaging product solutions...View More of the Latest Listings at OnlyMelbourne!

Advertising your Business or Event at OnlyMelbourne is not only easy, but best of all it's FREE!! - Get Listed.. - don't forget to tell your friends!

To find out how you can join Melbourne's largest online community Visit Here!

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!Snog Onions Fast
Sam Shaping Cosy Mint Chips
Thin Goth GreedAnswers in Next Week's Newsletter...

Spot The Difference
There are 5 Differences between these two pictures of one of Melbourne's tastiest icons, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant... See if you can spot them!

Read More about the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant | Learn More about Melbourne!

Answers in Next Week's Newsletter

Last Week's Answers
Anagram-orama!Third Cleat Cringe - The Trading Circle
Kismet Sake - Kiss Me Kate
I Cool Grim Vegies - George Smilovici
Spot The Difference
Here are the 5 Differences in last week's picture of Kryal Castle, found in Warrenheip near Ballarat...

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Melbourne Trivia
And They'll All Be Green With Envy..
The new Melbourne Convention Centre, currently under development, has already been awarded a 6 Star Green Star environmental rating, the first in the world for a convention centre.

Awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) a 5 Star Green Star rating signifies Australian excellence, but a 6 Star Green Star rating such as the one the Convention Centre has received, stands out proudly as setting new standards above any other convention centre in the world.

More about Melbourne's Convention Centre.. | Read Melbourne Trivia...

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