Newsletter | #129 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #129 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for the week running from Tuesday June 23 - Monday June 29, 2009.

This week.. the School Holidays kick off with the ever faithful bang of Warrnambool's Fun4Kids Festival offering a huge program of attractions and performances for kids. And if you reach into the hat, you'll also the find Melbourne Magic Festival held at Northcote Town Hall, which features a Junior Magic Championship this year for aspiring tricksters.

There's also this year's Kilmore Celtic Festival, where you can celebrate your Irish, Scottish and Celtic Heritage or even your fondness for bagpipes and Guinness - don't get the two confused lest you inhale that barley based icon. You'll also find a few freebies about town this week with a special preview of the new musical The Jungle Book, along with Under an Eastern Moon, a free concert presented by our favourite Auntie's ABC Music Deli. The Melbourne International Animation Festival also continues this week offering a swag of animated films from across the globe.


And with just a taste further down, check here to view more of the following..
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Major Events Guide
The Gertrude Street Projection Festival is a program of projected media that spans along Gertrude Street, literally turning one of Fitzroy's main strips into an outdoor gallery with free projection art to view and special events held during the festival featuring animation, music and more.
When: July 3 to 10 | Launch Party Friday July 3, 7pm


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To find out about future events in Melbourne, have a look at our new calendar, with details about many more events that lie ahead, including Exhibitions, Gigs, Markets, Expos and more..

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Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
The Night Photographers, an exhibition by The InnerNortherns Photography Group, an Australian based artists' collective that includes photographers from overseas, showcases photos of some of the world's great metropolises as the cities sleep. The show is held at the Gallery of Michaels in Elizabeth Street.
When: Runs Until June 25


One Tooth is an exhibition of the latest body of work by up and coming Brisbane artist Kitty Horton, whose work has created a buzz among collectors of work by emerging artists. With artwork that explores imagery and portraits holding hidden agendas and meanings, her work will be showing at Brunswick's 696 Gallery.
When: June 24 to July 8 | Wednesdays to Sundays


SCHMUCK, exhibiting at the RMIT Gallery in Swanston Street, is a collection of the world's most dynamic contemporary jewellery. Shown in Australia for the first time, it's also only fourth time the prestigious collection of jewellery from designers around the world has been seen outside of Munich in its 50-year history.
When: Mondays to Fridays Until July 18


The Salvador Dali Deseo Liquido Exhibition, held at Artiq Galleries in South Yarra, is an intimate collection of paintings and sculptures by the celebrated master of surrealism. Exhibited for the first time in Australia, and exclusively at Artiq Galleries, the authenticated works are free to view and all are for sale.
When: Tuesdays to Saturdays Until October


Aspirational Interlude, the first solo photographic exhibition by artist, Stu Morley, features soulful streetscapes of New York. Capturing the atmospheric, gritty and street orientated nature of the city, the artist's work can be seen at No Vacancy Gallery, located in the QV complex.
When: Runs Until July 2 | Tuesdays to Sundays


James Makin Gallery will be holding an exhibition of works for its Winter Collection, marking the opening of the new gallery in Collingwood. The exhibition will feature select major works by each artist represented by James Makin Gallery, also showcasing the new inspiring light-filled venue.
Exhibition Runs Until July 11


Love Burma Love Freedom, held at Forty-five Downstairs, is a unique exhibition that reflects the people and the rich traditions of Burma. Using the different mediums of digital art, painting and photography, three artists have come together, exploring their own connections with Burma.
When: Runs Until June 28 - Tuesday to Saturday


Go Font Ur Self, showing at Melbourne's Don't Come Gallery, is the second instalment of this exhibition series that returns with a new line-up of some of the most respected typographers worldwide, showcasing a diverse range of techniques and forms that portray the art of lettering.
When: Runs Until June 24


The FUYU (WINTER) Exhibition, held at Northcote's Immersion Therapy gallery, marks the onset of winter with work by local photographers who were given the task of presenting imagery that captured the spirit of the change in seasons, offering unique interpretations of the theme.
When: Runs Until July 5 - Fridays to Sundays


Textiles in Winter is an exhibition that showcases an array of unique handcrafted gifts created by local artisans in Box Hill. Held annually at the Alcove Art Shop and Gallery, located within the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, the exhibition features handcrafted textiles, paintings, jewellery, ceramics and more.
When: Open Daily Until July 5


Evolution, an exhibition by Karl Persson, explores the relationship between humans, animals, evolution and morality with paintings that fundamental elements that link us all in these themes. Revealing deeply personal fears, anxieties and fetishes, his works will be showing at Unpretentiously Underground.
When: Runs Until July 1 | Wednesdays to Saturdays


Totem City, showing at Steps Gallery in Carlton, is an exhibition of drypoints, etchings, drawings, paintings and sculptures by Marco Luccio, inspired by construction sites and monumental structures of Melbourne. The impressive exhibition also includes a special series of talks, workshops and presentations.
When: Runs Until June 28 | Open Daily


In The Black, held at Lauraine Diggins Fine Art Gallery in Caulfield North, is an exhibition of black and white imagery that showcases drawing, photography and prints from a variety of genres. The exhibition featuring work by many diverse artists, ranging from colonial to contemporary and aboriginal art.
When: Open Until August 8 - Mondays to Saturdays


The International Next Big Thing Award, held at Melbourne Museum, features the designs of finalists' innovations. This year's entries reflecting the challenges of our time in the medical, environmental and ICT fields with designs including a paper water bottle, a musical robot and many more amazing creations.
When: Open Daily Until July 12


The Independent Type, held at the State Library of Victoria, is an exhibition that celebrates the history of Victoria's literary culture with displays and exhibits that mark the progression of writing by exploring traditional Indigenous storytelling through to colonial classics and today's vibrant writing scene.
When: Open Daily Until October 25


Launches, Expos & Seminars
Dreams and Roses, the new poetry collection by Professor Paddy Dewan, will be launched with his appearance at Hawthorn's Readings Bookstore. Brilliant, enigmatic and controversial, the poetry, which is raw and beautiful, draws on Paddy's experiences of working as a surgeon in developing and war-torn countries.
When: Thursday June 25, 6:30pm


Planning For A Secure Future is a series of free public seminars presented by the Law Institute of Victoria. Held at various venues, the seminars provide people with information on legal issues that they, or members of their family, or friends may need to take into account as we all live longer.
When: June 23, 24 & 26 | Final Seminar June 30


The Forever Barbie Exhibition, held at Federation Square, is the largest collection of Barbie Dolls ever assembled in Southern Hemisphere. One of the most prominent characters in pop culture, the exhibition celebrates Barbie's 50th Anniversary with some of the quirkiest dolls released in her long history.
When: June 26 to July 12 - Open Daily


The Building & Home Improvement Expo, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, offers three days of demonstrations and seminars along with displays of the latest innovations and products for homebuilders and renovators including the newest ways to help make sustainable living easier.
When: Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28


Performances & Theatre
Art Revue, held at The Flying Duck in Prahran, is a weekly evening of entertainment that presents performances that that feature belly dancing and Indian dancers, mime, theatre artists and the exotic, along with the chance to be inspired and capture the night with drawing materials included with entry on the night.
When: Held Every Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm


The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, will be brought to life on the stage in a musical production that sees Mowgli, now in his early twenties, returning to the jungle to revisit his animal mentors Baloo and Bagheera. A free preview will be held at the Athenaeum Theatre before it tours Australia.
When: Saturday June 27, 9:30am | FREE Preview


Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story returns to Melbourne with a brand new production held at the Palms at Crown. The live music extravaganza, which has become one of the biggest hits on the stage, presents the story of the iconic singer with two hours of his greatest hits that inspired many other performers.
When: June 26 to July 23


The Birthday Party, the classic play by Harold Pinter, will be performed by Melbourne Theatre Company at the Arts Centre's Fairfax Studio. Now regarded as a classic post-war drama, the play tells of how one man's life in a seaside boarding house is unsettled when two new lodgers arrive.
When: Runs Until August 1 - Mondays to Saturdays


Lobby Hero, a production by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda, is a play from the writer of This is Our Youth and the screenplays You Can Count on Me and Gangs of New York. In the lobby of a city high-rise, Jeff, a luckless young security guard, is drawn into a murder investigation that stretch his loyalties.
When: Runs Until July 11


The Man from Mukinupin, written by one of Australia's greats of playwriting, Dorothy Hewett, will be performed by Melbourne Theatre Company at their Sumner Theatre in Southbank. The play, set in Mukinupin, east of the rabbit-proof fence, is a tale of forbidden love and the secrets within the community there.
When: Runs Until July 19


Avenue Q is a new breed of musical, performed by a weird and wonderful mix of humans and puppets. Winner of three Broadway Tony Awards, the tasteless yet hilarious production is a cross between Sesame Street, the Muppet Show and any adult comedy you could shake a puppet at. Note: This is NOT a Kid's Show.
When: Runs Until July 12


Dance
JOY, presented as part of the Wednesday Project at Melbourne's Guildford Lane Gallery, is a performance that embodies pliability in the context of live performance, enriching the experiences of both the performer and audience as choreographers, Kate Stanley and Fiona Bryant challenge conceptions of dance.
When: Wednesday June 24, 6pm | Entry by Donation


Classical, Choral & Recitals
La Compañia, performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre in Southbank, is a concert of music from around the world. The concert showcases music performed in the service of towns and royal courts in the Renaissance and early Baroque, to accompany dancing, religious, ceremonial and festive occasions.
When: Wednesday June 24, 6pm


Under an Eastern Moon, presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria, is a free concert hosted by ABC Music Deli's Paul Petran. Held at the Iwaki Auditorium at ABC's Southbank Centre, the beautiful concert features exquisite music for voices and strings from countries that include Turkey, Afghanistan, Japan and India.
When: Wednesday June 24 | 6.30pm for 7pm start


Entertainment & Nightlife
Brown Paper Bag, held at the Bandroom of The Prince of Wales in St Kilda, is an exciting and all too cool line-up of bands that will perform in one single night for this inaugural event. Featuring a creamy crop performing rock n roll, indie and electro, the night offers performances by Melbourne's freshest talent.
When: Thursday June 25


Blackburn Big Band, a fantastic ensemble that brings together some of Melbourne's most talented and enthusiastic young musicians, will be performing at Spensers Live in the city. Making their debut performance, they'll showcase big band greats including Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, Doc Severinsen and more.
When: Friday June 26, 8pm


Jazz n Shiraz, featuring Los Angeles jazz singer Connie Lansberg, is a performance held at Mentone's RSL where the whole family can enjoy dinner and experience some of Melbourne best musicians playing Swing, Blues, Latin and more for free as they join Connie on stage.
When: Friday June 26


Visible Sessions Live, presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria, is a series of performances that unites musicians in jam sessions that combine Aussie sounds with influences from around the world. Held at Black Box at the Arts Centre, the first session features The Black Jesus Experience and Culture Connect.
When: Sunday June 28, 5pm to 8pm


Herstory, held weekly at Neverwhere in Fitzroy, is an open stage night for women of all ages and backgrounds who sing, dance, act, make people laugh and more. Presented by Herstory Records, the night provides an open stage with a warm, non-judgemental audience who can sit back and be entertained.
When: Held Every Wednesday - Starts 7pm


Burlesque & Cabaret
The Ruby Revue, a variety night that's become a raging success in Sydney, has finally hit Melbourne with performances held at the Thornbury Theatre. Offering a completely different show each month, the shows feature new talent performing a range of acts including musical, burlesque, magic, circus, comedy and more.
When: Opening Night Held Saturday June 27


Curly Girl Burlesque, held at Fitzroy's Burlesque Bar each week, is a fun, cheeky and risque show, which began as an Hours Level research project by Claire Haywood, and has since gone on to become a hit that celebrates the burlesque of yesteryear with a contemporary touch that challenges perceptions of women.
When: Every Friday Night - 9pm


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


Cinema
Bastardy, a film that tells the inspirational story of a self proclaimed Robin Hood of the streets, will premier at Melbourne's Kino Cinema. The film about Jack Charles, who has juggled a life of crime with the successful career of acting, will be launched with a screening and Q&A session, hosted by John Safran.
When: Q&A Held Thursday June 25 | Season Ends July 8


A Mini Movie Marathon will be held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, offering four classic films with screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, E.T and The Lost Boys. With prizes for costumes on the day, all proceeds help the Scaffidi Foundation support children with cancer.
When: Screenings Held Sunday July 26


Comedy
Stand-Up for Leukaemia, a Comedy Night Fundraiser held at the Comics Lounge in North Melbourne, is a night of laughs to help a good cause with Fat Pizza's Tahir Bilgic headlining a night that features Gabriel Rossi and other guests. Proceeds will go towards support services for families affected by blood cancer.
When: Sunday June 28, 7pm to 11pm


The Impro Cave returns for another great run of entertainment to help beat the winter chills with a toasty warm venue at The Penny Black in Brunswick and the hottest improvised entertainment. This year's series of improvised shows are ones of exploration and adventure with a new show each time.
When: Every Sunday, 7:30pm | Until August 30

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Melbourne For Kids
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be making special appearances at Melbourne Aquarium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic characters. Live performances will be held everyday throughout the winter school holidays from 11am, offering a fun show that educates visitors about the importance the importance of clean waterways.
When: June 27 to July 12


The Gallery Ark, a touring exhibition designed for children, aims to encourage a sense of curiosity by presenting some of the treasures of the NGV collection. Telling the story of Noah's Ark as seen through the different religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It's now showing at Langwarrin's McClelend Gallery.
When: On Display Until July 19


Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination is a special exhibit at Scienceworks where you can discover the science behind the Star Wars films. The exhibition features authentic costumes and props from the entire Star Wars saga, including the iconic Darth Vader's menacing attire.
When: Open Daily Until November 3


The Goal Kick Program, held by East Bentleigh Soccer Club, is a great development program to introduce young boys and girls aged 5 to 7 to the game of soccer in a non-competitive and fun environment. With weekly sessions of skill drills and game play, kids can learn the sport while having fun and making new friends.
When: Saturday Mornings - 10am to 11.15am


Kid Disco is at the Chelsea Heights Hotel where kids can enjoy all the fun of a primary school disco kicked up a notch! With two sessions held every Saturday afternoon, Kid Disco features professional DJ's, a disco light show and dance instructors who perform and offer dancing tips while parents can relax.
When: Saturday June 27, 4pm to 6pm


Circus Shows
Circus Oz has returned to Australia, following their recent tour of Europe, USA and New Zealand. The Circus Oz show is a high-energy animal free spectacular, bursting with colour, comedy and breathtaking feats! They'll be appearing under the Big Top, located at Birrarung Marr near Federation Square.
When: Runs Until July 12 - 1:30pm & 7:30pm


Circus Sunrise, an action-packed show for all the family, will be appearing in Wantirna South, located at the O-zone car park of Knox City. A true family circus with lineage going back to 1648, the performances od Circus Sunrise feature juggling, daring acrobatics and whip-cracking excitement!
When: Runs Until July 12 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances at Burvale Hotel's Car Park in Nunawading. 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 more.
When: June 24 to July 19 - Various Days in Nunawading


Puzzles & Competitions
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Community
End of Month Drinks, held by the Fun Food and Friendship team of Melbourne Social Group, takes place at one of Melbourne's newest bars, The Order of Melbourne. Free to attend, by joining as a member of the group you also get a chance to win prizes celebrating the tennis at Wimbledon.
When: Thursday June 25, 6:30pm to 8:30pm | FREE!


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


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..

Red Nose Day is back again, held annually on the last Friday in June. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, SIDS and Kids is calling on the public to help support this worthwhile cause. Proceeds from Red Nose Day assist in providing vital services in research and bereavement support for families.
When: Friday June 26 | Get Your Nose On Today!


MS Readathon, held to raise funds for multiple sclerosis, celebrates its official 30th Anniversary this year. By registering for the Readathon, you can get family and friends to sponsor you for either a flat donation or sponsorship for the number of books, and amount of time, that you read in the month of June.
When: Held Throughout June


Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Peek A Boo Market offers huge bargain prices on quality pre loved kids' items related from newborn, baby to preschool kids. You can find just about everything from furniture, clothing, toys, prams, books, high chairs to car seats and many more. All markets are held indoors and stallholders are always wanted.
When: Twice a Month | Various Locations


View MARKETS on any day of the week to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss lately, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs for a bargain!

A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Swap Meets
Garage Sales


Pet Shows
The Championship Cat Show, held at Brandon Park Community Centre in Glen Waverly, is a great chance to meet informative breeders and view cats at different stages of development with cats and kittens of varied breeds including Persians, the Manx, and even new breeds like the Selkirk Rex.
When: Sunday June 28 | Adults $4, Children $1


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