Newsletter | #149 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #149 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday November 10 to Monday November 16, 2009.

This week.. it's time to get your community buzz on with plenty of action in the 'burbs as the Bentleigh Festival celebrates Bentleigh, the Fawkner Festival celebrates Fawkner and the Broadmeadows Festival celebrates.. well, you get the idea, I'm sure. Glen Waverley also gets their groove on with their Food, Wine and Music Festival.

And a good thing it is, too, with one of the most popular and iconic of Melbourne's community festivals having taken a dive as the Lygon Street Festa enters a hiatus until next year when it will re-emerge under the new name of La Dolce Italia like a festive butterfly breaking free of its cocoon or a cheerful worm peeking out from the soil after a downpour of generous funding. Go for whichever metaphor suits you best... ;)



With just a taste further down, check here to view more of the following..
China Daily, held at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders lane, features artwork by Deng Ying, Cui Qiang and Chen Yu that offers a mixed view of China with work by Deng and Cui celebrating the country's everyday life, while Chen's artwork presents a very jaded view of China's incessant queues.
When: Runs Until November 21 - Tuesday to Saturday


The Satirist & the Social Realist, held at Melbourne's Adam Galleries, is an exhibition of works by Noel Counihan and Eric Thake. Featuring prints of street scenes and social demonstrations, social commentary and portraits, the exhibition includes a selection of Australian Protest Posters.
When: Runs Until November 18 - Monday to Saturday


The Arts with Flair Exhibition, held at the galleries of Mont De Lancey in Wandin North, is a collection of works by gifted artists from the Yarra Valley surrounds. Presented by the Two09 Group, the exhibition features diverse subjects from the abstract to the realistic and other styles.
When: Runs Until December 13 - Wednesday to Sunday


The House of Hallmarcos, held at Melbourne's Until Never, celebrates thirty years of practice by bespoke jeweller, Marcos Davidson. Featuring three major bodies of his work, Sonic Selectors, Head Takers and Lapidem, the exhibition includes an installation of paintings exploring his family tree.
When: Runs Until November 15 - Wednesday to Saturday


Monster Zoo, an exhibition by jeweller Justine Austen, will be held at Pieces of Eight in North Fitzroy. Consisting of strange and curious creatures, her menagerie is meticulously handcrafted from sterling silver and a diverse range of materials including gemstones, bone and coral.
When: Runs Until November 14 - Tuesday to Saturday


Anatomy to Robots, showing at Southbank's Queensbridge Square, is a remarkable exhibition that brings the designs of Leonardo da Vinci to life. One of the world's greatest and inventive minds, the exhibition shows his passion for nature, science and art with life size recreations of his works.
When: Runs Until January 31, 2010


Strike a Pose with Lee Lin Chin is a photographic exhibition held at the Victorian Archives Centre in North Melbourne. Showcasing the Australian fashion scene of the 1960's and 70's, the show co-curated by Lee Lin Chin, host of Fashionista, explores the influences that shaped Australian fashion.
When: Runs Until November 20 - Tuesday to Friday


Open Days, Expos & Launches
The Brimbank Youth Fashion Festival, held at Deer Park's Brimbank Central, promotes positive body images and encourages young people to live a healthy lifestyle by showcasing the amazing work undertaken by local high school students who've designed clothing for the show.
When: Thursday to Saturday, November 12 to 14
Includes Silent Auction for Charity - November 16 to 21


The Watsonia Motor Show is a free family day out with fun and surprises for people of all ages. Held at the Watsonia Library Car Park, the Motorshow features an eclectic array of fantastic vehicles, children's entertainment, live music with guest MC Wilbur Wilde and prizes on the day.
When: Saturday November 14 - 10am to 4pm


Performances & Theatre
Free the Mimes! performed at Northcote Town Hall, is the presentation of the SPX Waterdale Players' fourth annual series of original short plays. Written, developed and performed by young people, the performances playfully cover a wide range of issues and emotions.
When: Thursday to Saturday, November 12 to 14 - 8pm


I Hope I Get It! presented by PEP Productions, is a showcase of songs that are commonly used in musical theatre auditions but rarely seen on the stage. Held at Doncaster Playhouse, the show sees twelve performers on a musical journey through the gruelling process of auditioning.
When: Thursday to Saturday, November 12 to 14


Sir Jasper's Revenge, performed at Eltham Performing Arts Centre, is a return to classic theatre where audiences can boo and hiss at the villain, cheer at the hero, and whistle at the heroine as they find out whether right can triumph over wrong amidst the comic melodrama.
When: Nov 12 to Dec 5, Thursday to Saturday - 8pm


Assassins - A Musical, performed at Williamstown Mechanics Institute, is Stephen Sondheim's boldly original play by that bends history and time with political assassins such as Lee Harvey Oswald meeting likeminded villains who inspire each other to darker acts than they're known for.
When: November 13 to 28 - Friday to Sunday
Extra Show Held Thursday November 26


The Melbourne Musicians will present a program of music with soprano Tania de Jong AM and popular mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell performing Pergolesi's beautiful Stabat Mater. Held at St Johns in Southgate and conducted by Frank Pam, the concert includes works by Haydn and Mozart.
When: Wednesday November 11 - 8pm to 10pm


Last Night of the Proms, performed by Kew Band at Hawthorn Town Hall, is the final concert for this year by one of Australia's top brass bands. Showcasing the talents of Kew Band, the concert celebrates "all things British"with guests invited to bring their own food and drink.
When: Friday November 13 - 8pm
Complimentary pre-concert drinks from 7.15pm


The Sunbury Music Festival, held at St Andrew's Uniting Church, features the finest choral performers with guests including the Sunbury Divas who appeared on Channel 7's Battle of The Choirs, Sons of Sunbury and Sunbury Sound with Afternoon Tea provided following the performances.
When: Saturday Nov 14 - 3pm | Bookings Required


The Camberwell Chorale together with the Camerata Orchestra will present a twilight performance of Handel's Messiah. Established in 1944 and formed by local people, the community choir will perform with Sun Aria finalist Lauren Oldham at Camberwell's St John's Anglican Church.
When: Saturday November 14 - 6.30pm


Beethoven 4, held at the Arts Centre, sees the Australian Chamber Orchestra, renowned for their performances of Beethoven, raise the bar with guest performer Dejan Lazic accompanying them on piano as he demonstrates his impassioned renditions of the great composer's works.
When: Sunday & Monday, November 15 & 16


The Marriner Festival, held at Southbank's Melbourne Recital Centre, features two programs of sumptuous music played with precision and mastery with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra conducted by special guest, Sir Neville Marriner, the most-recorded living classical musician.
When: Sunday & Monday, November 15 & 16


Entertainment & Nightlife
Live Concerts & Gigs
The November Diva's Series, presented by Melbourne's Paris Cat Jazz Club, features an outstanding list of female artists who'll be performing each week with the hottest jazz venue in town playing host to some of the smoothest female vocalists and groups performing classics and originals.
When: Throughout November - Tuesdays to Saturdays


A Dead Forest Index, comprised of brothers Sam and Adam Sherry, will be appearing at The Workers Club in Fitzroy. With a sound described as haunting and subterranean, they'll be performing throughout November, supported each week by an array of unique and interesting artists.
When: Wednesdays Throughout November - 8pm


The Gemma Turvey Trio, appearing at The Kelvin Club in Melbourne's CBD, blends classical and jazz with a strong Celtic underpinning. With Australian pianist Gemma Turvey joined by Nick Haywood on bass and Phil Collings on drums, her compositions are infused with grace and simplicity.
When: Friday November 13 - 7.30pm


Bronwyn Calcutt will be performing at Northcote Uniting Church Hall to celebrate the launch of her new album, Songs of Six Realms. Based on the Tibetan Wheel of Life and its six realms of existence, her music features poetic cabaret vocals that delve into desire and explore spiritual freedom.
When: Saturday November 14 - 8pm


Angie Hart will be performing at The Toff in Town in Swanston Street. With the winsome vocals that she's widely loved for, she'll perform songs from her album, 'Eat My Shadow', which includes the single, 'I'm Afraid of Fridays', written by Mark Seymour from Hunters and Collectors.
When: Saturday November 14


Hawkstowe Jazz features a celebration of cultural diversity in jazz with lively music playing throughout the afternoon. Held each year in South Morang's Hawkstowe Park, the day features kids' activities and performances by young local talent and some of the finest jazz musicians.
When: Sunday November 15


East Meets West, performed at Glen Eira Town Hall, is a concert by Krzysztof and Selepak, a duo from Western Australia. Renowned for their eclectic repertoire of Spanish Classical tunes and Russian Gypsy arrangements, Krzysztof is Australia's only performer of Russian 7-string guitar.
When: Thursday, November 12 - Glen Eira
Also performing Sunday November 15 - Nth Melbourne


Burlesque & Cabaret
Showqueen, Sydney's most successful cabaret show, returns to Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel. Presented by Trevor Ashley, who appeared in Priscilla, The Musical, Showqueen features an impressive cast, showcasing the incredible talents of some of Australia's best cabaret music performers.
When: Thursday to Saturday, November 12 to 14


Friday Night Burlesque, held at Fitzroy's Burlesque Bar, is a scintillating night of live performance, capturing the long and varied history of Burlesque entertainment in all its cheeky, saucy glory featuring established acts as well as some of the hottest up and coming performers in the Burlesque scene.
When: Every Friday Night | Doors Open 6pm


Comedy & Magic
Comedy Thursdays, held at Dogs Bar in St Kilda, is a night of stand-up comedy held each week with guest appearances this week featuring Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe favourite Harley Breen and the brilliantly droll Elliot Goblet.
When: Thursday November 12 - 8pm


Sam Angelico, a magician whose performances are mind-bendingly original, laughter filled and spectacular, will be performing at Melbourne's Hotel Windsor. Once crowned the World Champion of Comedy Magic, he'll take audiences on a journey into the twilight zone of the imagination.
When: Saturday November 14 - 5pm, 7pm & 9pm


Theatresports, Melbourne's longest running improvisation comedy show, returns with performances held at St Kilda's Theatre Works. Featuring a cast of mighty thespians, teams go head to head in ever-increasing degrees of improvised difficulty, bringing new feats of wit to the stage each week.
When: Runs Until November 29 | Every Sunday


Cinema
West Side Shorts, presented by Angry Productions, is a monthly film night held at Williamstown' Customs House Hotel. Held every second Tuesday of the month, the film nights are a chance to see fantastic short films made by local talent and also to network with local filmmakers and actors.
When: Tuesday November 10 - 7:30pm | Only $3 entry


Melbourne For Kids
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, an event that lights up Melbourne's City Square and marks the beginning of Christmas celebrations, sees the iconic giant tree burst into life. With music, lights and magic, the celebration includes celebrity guests and a visit from Santa Claus!
When: Friday November 13 - 6pm to 8pm


The VIVA Youth Festival, held at Princes Gardens in Prahran, celebrates Stonnington's younger community with special attractions that include the VIVA Prahran Skateboard Competition, Bollywood dance lessons and performances from the Melodics, Junk Funk, Zenith and other guests.
When: Saturday November 14 - 11am to 5pm


The Fabulous Fairy and Friends Day, presented by the Australian Ballet School, is a magical day full of fun fairy activities for all the family. Held to raise funds for the school, the special day is held at South Yarra's Como Historic House and features attractions grownups will enjoy also.
When: Sunday November 15 - 10am to 3pm


Circus Shows
Circus Sunrise, an action-packed show for all the family, will be appearing in Cambellfield, with performances held at Pipeworks Markets. A true family circus with lineage going back to 1648, the performances od Circus Sunrise feature juggling, acrobatics and whip-cracking excitement!
When: Until November 29, Weekends | Cambellfield


Stardust Circus, Australia's largest circus with animals, will be performing at Deer Park's Brimbank Shopping Centre. The performance features African lions, monkeys, Liberty horses and trick ponies, acrobats, Aerialists, the sensational flying trapeze, clowns and more for the whole family.
When: Until November 22 | Deer Park


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Bayswater North. 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: Until November 22 | Bayswater North


Puzzles & Competitions
Spot The Difference
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Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Bendigo National Swap Meet, held at Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showground, is the largest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere. With over 1600 trading sites, the auto event features special auto displays, stalls with motoring collectibles and an extensive model car show.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15


The Sarcochilus Festival, presented by the Maribyrnong Orchid Society, is a standout event for any orchid lover with displays of the spectacular Sarcochilus species. Held at Maribyrnong Community Centre, the show also includes other exotic species, potting demos and floral art displays.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15


The Cactus and Succulent Plant Show, held in Mount Waverley, will showcase cacti and succulents with many plants for sale. Presented by the Cactus and Succulent Plant Society of Australia, there'll also be displays of bromeliads, rare bulbs and other unusual plants along with books for sale.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15


St Peter's Fete, held in East Bentleigh, has been an annual event for over 50 years and continues to still offer a great day out for the family with rides, amusements and live entertainment. The fete also features international food stalls, a beer and wine marquee, pre-loved goods and more.
When: Saturday November 14 - 11am to 7pm


The Trinity Grammar Founders Day Fair celebrates the Kew school's history with a fantastic range of events for all to enjoy. One of Melbourne's best fetes, the day includes great children's rides, a Sideshow Alley, craft and book stalls, a Vintage Fire Truck display, live music and more.
When: Sunday November 15 - 10.30am to 4.30pm


The Mini Christmas Fair Exhibition, presented by the Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria at their guild rooms in Carlton North, offers many great gift ideas in one location. The exhibition features a wide range of items including Christmas ornaments, cards, stockings and toys.
When: Runs Until December 5 - Tuesday to Saturday


View MARKETS on any day of the week to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss, 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


Dining & Drink
The Budburst Wine & Food Festival, named after the emerging buds that signal the new grape growing season of the Macedon Ranges and Kyneton, celebrates the local flacours and produce with events that include special dinners, a street festival and an open wineries weekend.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15


The Brown Brothers Wine & Food Festival, held at their Milawa Vineyard offers the chance to sample treats from the region's finest restaurants matched to Brown Brothers' wine. Along with live music and seminars, the festival includes kids' activities, a farmers market, winery tours and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15


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Italian Restaurants
Seafood Restaurants
French Restaurants
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