Newsletter | #118 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #118 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for April 7 - April 13, 2009.

This week.. The Easter Weekend brings a bag of festivities along with all its chocolatey goodness (it has something to do with religion, too, doesn't it?) as the long weekend offers plenty of fun with the Bendigo Easter Festival and Beechworth's Golden Horseshoes Festival.

Don't get your paws in a twist just yet though if you're not one for travelling afar, there's also plenty to do in Melbourne with the PAVE Festival beginning on Easter Monday with a program of arts, theatre and music, while Good Friday offers the Chill Out festival in Alexandra Gardens. There's also the Cambodian New Year festival held in Springvale, while Frankston will be holding their Children's Day with free activities for the kids. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival also continues this week.


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NEWSLETTER
What's On this Week is an overview of the (too many to mention) events happening this week in Melbourne. To see everything that is happening on any given day this week, view our What's On MELBOURNE Calendar

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
Chill City, held on Good Friday, is a special one-day event with performances by some of the finest musicians such as John Butler Trio, Paul Kelly, Dan Sultan and others. Held at Alexandra Gardens, one of Melbourne's most beautiful gardens, local food and wines will also be available on the day.
When: Good Friday, April 10 - Noon to 10pm


PAVE Festival, held annually in the township of Emerald in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, offers a program that celebrates music and arts with free and low priced events for people of all ages with concerts, art exhibitions, children's performances and activities, live theatre and much more.
When: Starts Easter Monday | Ends: April 19


The Bendigo Easter Festival is a celebration of our Chinese heritage with the event offering fun, excitement and interactive activities with events for the whole community. Highlights of the popular festival include the Torchlight Procession, the Gala Parade, carnival rides and other great attractions.
When: Easter Weekend - Saturday to Monday | Free Event


Check out our View School Holiday Guide | Updated Weekly!



Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Do You See What I See is a solo exhibition by Neil F Wyatt, held at the Kingston Arts Centre Gallery in Moorabbin. The recent winner of last year's 'He' exhibition at Walker Street Gallery, Wyatt's powerful and confronting surrealistic paintings will challenge and engage the imagination.
When: Opening held Wed April 8 | Ends: April 28


Friends and Seasons, showing at Melbourne's Guildford Lane Gallery, is a solo exhibition by Margreet Dubbelaar. Exploring the dynamic relationship between emotions and colour, friends and seasons, her work conveys the duality of humankind and the diverse complexity of people and nature.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays | Ends: April 19


Free Radicals is a group exhibition by artists from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, who offers a satirical exploration of Australia's icon-laden, hedonistic, consumerist pop-culture. With work by artists Dave Bowers, Nick Morris, Numskull and others, it's showing at South Melbourne's Green-Wood Gallery.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays | Ends: April 16


The South - North Exchange, held at the Foyer Gallery of Gasworks Arts Park, features works by artists from opposite parts of the world in Northern Norway and Australia. The exhibition is held to raise funds for a cross-cultural exchange program for Indigenous youth from Australia and Norway.
When: Open Daily - 9am to 5pm | Ends: This Saturday


Novel Vessels is an exhibition by Rosie Miller, held at the gallery of Lindbeg Contemporary Art in Collingwood. A Melbourne artist with a background in different mediums, the exhibition features sculptures that alter the concept of the printed page into beautiful forms that are organic and shell-like in structure.
When: Wednesdays to Saturdays | Ends: April 16


John Lennon: Imagine! is an exhibition of never-before-seen and rare photos of the late musician on display at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the only gallery in Australia to host the exhibition. The exhibition features rare black and white images by world-class photographers such as Dixie Dean and Tom Hanley.
When: Open Daily | Ends: April 13


Speaking for the Ordinary Man, now showing at St Kilda's Jewish Museum of Australia, is an exhibition of sculptures by Charles Aisen, a tinsmith whose sculptures trace not only his own life journey but that of many Jews who settled in Australia with his touching works evoking the immigrant experience in Carlton.
When: Tuesdays to Thursdays & Sundays | Ends: This Week


Expos, Tours & Open Days
Shaping Elegance, held at Como Historic House and Garden in South Yarra, is a fashion exhibition that showcases the work and designs of Robert Fritzlaff, a master craftsman who stood out and established his reputation in the late 1960s. The designer himself will be part of special tours on selected dates.
When: Open Daily - 10am to 5pm | Ends: June 14


The Australian Van Nationals, now in its 34th year, will be held at Geelong Showgrounds with a special show'n'shine day for the public on Easter Sunday. The event features impressive displays of vanners, hot rodders, special interest cars and more with car games, cruises party nights, kids biz and more.
When: April 9 to 12 (Easter Sunday) | Public Day Only $5


The Eucalypt Festival at Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne includes special tours that offer a chance to learn the history of our most iconic tree and learn about its traditional uses, cultural significance and scientific importance. The tours finish with Australian damper, Eucalyptus honey and traditional Billy-tea.
When: This Sunday | Ends: Last Tour Held Easter Monday


Performances & Theatre
Dralion is the latest show by Cirque du Soleil. With performances held under their trademark blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau in Docklands, the show is a fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil which has made them the world's most renowned circus performers.
When: Starts Thursday April 9 | Ends: June 14


Cristal Burlesque, held each week at the Chapel Street bar, Cristal, showcases some of Australia's finest Burlesque performers with circus and vaudeville acts, regular international guests and DJs playing sultry blues at one of Melbourne's most luxurious venues and decadent events.
When: Every Sunday - Doors Open 7pm


Attack of the B-Grade Movie, by improv group the Baby Seals, is an inventive comedy playing at Fad Gallery that features terrifying monsters, swooning heroes, the obligatory 5-foot femme fatale and much more as the audience helps screenwriter Donald Mayer churn out his latest B-grade movie script.
When: April 2 to 19 | No Show on April 12


Guys and Dolls, performed by Panorama Theatre Company at Frankston Arts Centre, sees the much-loved musical brought to the stage with an amazingly talented young cast. The shows offer a full production that even features live music that accompanies each performance.
When: Opens Saturday April 11 | Ends: April 19


Classical & Acoustic
Potted Potter, performed at Melbourne Town Hall, is a hilarious presentation of all seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes! Double act Dan and Jeff cheekily take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and lots of Hogwarts magic.
When: Tuesday to Sunday | Ends: April 26


Circus Sunrise encompasses all of the traditional circus skills with a programme that includes fantastic aerial acts, graceful hand balancing, juggling, wild west cowboys, daring trapeze and the funniest clowns that you will ever see. Their Easter Spectacular begins this week in Rowville.
When: Wednesday to Easter Monday | Ends: April 19


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be appearing in Geelong with performances held at Belmont Common. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers a great show for the whole family, with everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and much more.
When: Held Various Days | Ends: April 26


Puzzles & Competitions
Spot The Difference
There are 5 Differences between these two pictures of IMAX Cinema, located at Melbourne Museum... See if you can spot them! Sign up for answers revealed in Next Week's Newsletter

Last week's answers are further down with Melbourne Trivia
More on IMAX Cinema | Learn More about Melbourne!


Competitions
National Youth Tobacco Free Day, held March 27 this year, is holding a competition to ask young people for their support for introducing plain packaging of tobacco products in Australia to end the targeting of young smokers. With prizes thast include JB Hi Fi Vouchers, the competition is for those aged 10 to 25.
When: Competition Ends April 17 | Enter Today!


The Summerhill Dance Group hold a social event for people of all ages and backgrounds each week at the Oakhill Community Centre in Reservoir. Supported by Darebin Council, the dance evenings feature music from a professional D.J. playing strict tempo music for people of all dance level skills.
When: Each Friday - 7:30pm to 11pm


Yoga at the Park is an initiative of The Health and Yoga Council of Australia, presenting Yoga classes in some of Victoria's most beautiful parks and gardens. Set in a relaxed environment, the classes suit many age groups and levels of experience with lessons held in various public parks around Melbourne.
When: Each Sunday morning at 10am


Speakers Forum | Soapbox Oratory - Soapbox orators (that means you if you've something to say) can take turns speaking on various topics and viewpoints on the State Library Lawns. Questions, comments, heckling and interjections are welcome from all, simply turn up on the day to participate or listen.
When: Each Sunday Afternoon - 3pm to 6pm


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 or to benefit others. This week we ask you to consider the following..

Save Gorillas With Zoos Victoria - In April this year you can help protect the habitat of gorillas in Africa and also win a behind the scenes visit with Melbourne Zoo's gorilla family! All you have to do is bring your old mobile phone when you visit Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary or Werribee Open Range Zoo.
When: Held Throughout April | More Details Here


Swear Stop | Give It Up for Schizophrenia - If you or others you know have a tendency to let a naughty word slip, why not put that habit to the test by giving up swearing for a week or encouraging them to do the same and help the Schizophrenia Research Institute raise money for important research.
When: Held from May 18 to 24 | Sign Up Today!


Markets, Fetes and Fairs
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Dining in 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 Restaurants
More Restaurants at onlyMelbourne's Dining Directory


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

To find out how you can join Melbourne's largest online community Visit Here! 1st Page of Google - Learn More


Hudson's Famous Catering & Event Management - Hudson's Famous, Melbourne are the creative catering specialists, offering handcrafted food made by enthusiastic professionals. Providing delicious creations to excite your guests, they also offer everything you need to make your special event a success with glassware, DJs or bands, flowers, linen, marquees and more.


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Sporting Events
Surfing
AFL Premiership - Round 3
Geelong vs Collingwood - Thursday 7:40pm at MCG
Carlton vs Essendon - Saturday 7:10pm at MCG
St Kilda vs WC Eagles - Saturday 2:10pm at Telstra Dome
Nth Melbourne vs Hawthorn - Sunday 2:10pm at Telstra Dome
Western Bulldogs vs Richmond - Monday 2:10pm at Telstra Dome

AFL Premiership - Full Fixtures | General Sports Fixtures


Melbourne Tours
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Last Week's Puzzle Answers
Spot The Difference
Here are the 5 Differences in last week's picture of the Palladium Ballroom at Crown...
 
Newsletter | #117 | What's On this Week [Last Week]


Melbourne Trivia
Never Look A Guest Horse In The Mouth...
When the Olympics were first held in Australia, hosted by Melbourne in 1956, there were several world firsts that occurred that year and entered Olympic History. One of the more peculiar of these was that for the first time in the Games' hundred year existence, the unity of time and place, which is stipulated by the Olympic Charter, could not been observed.

Due to quarantine issues that caused problems with horses entering Australia, the Equestrian sports of that year's Olympics saw the Games take place in two different cities (Stockholm and Melbourne), in two different countries (Sweden and Australia), on two different continents (Europe and Oceania) and also in two different seasons (June and November).

Read more about Melbourne's 1956 Olympics | Read Melbourne Trivia...

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