Newsletter | #150 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #150 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday November 17 to Monday November 23, 2009.

This week.. Roll over Ted Bullpit, 'cause there's a whole lotta multiculture goin' on! The Western suburbs have their time in the spotlight with their very popular Big West Festival celebrating arts, theatre and more, while in Federation Square there's the White Tower Sister-City Festival marking the anniversary of our union with the Greek city of Thessaloniki. There's also the Johnston Street Hispanic Fiesta and the The Anatolian Alevi Festival, celebrating Turkish culture.

We're also giving one lucky reader a hamper full of goodies to celebrate reaching our 150th Newsletter and What's On Guide.. so count yourselves lucky that we didn't fall back on the traditional anniversary gift. Apparently there's a back-up list for when folk do reach an obscenely ripe old age, and the big 150 is celebrated with Tapioca. And not even in pudding form, at that! See, Sally? We like you! We really like you!



With just a taste further down, check here to view more of the following..
Memory Surfacing, held at Gasworks Art Park in Albert Park, is an exhibition by Tracey Johnson that features new works that include a hanging sculptural centrepiece of suspended glass fragments. Drawn from leaf and branch patterns, the exhibition explores themes of memory.
When: November 17 to December 6 - 9am to 5pm


Displaced Paintings is an exhibition of recent works by Eleanor Hart with an accompanying essay by Ashley Crawford. Showing at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne, the show was inspired by Eleanor's discovery of letters written in Gothic German, triggering a fascination for a lost past.
When: Runs Until November 28


Nocturama, an exhibition at The Owl and the Pussycat gallery in Richmond, brings together emerging artists from Australia, New Zealand and Britain with all the artists offering work that explores their concept of Nocturama in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and multimedia.
When: November 20 to December 6


Hear Me, a Community Art Project organised by Nillumbik Schools, is an installation of quotes by the local Primary School children expressing how they want to be treated by adults, displayed in shop windows and over fences, flowing down the main street of Hurstbridge.
When: Runs Until November 20


We don't suffer fools gladly, held at Fitzroy North's red gallery, features works by Rebecca Power that explore the dark side of fairtyales with imagery used to address issues of power and sexuality. It coincides with exhibitions by Penny Parkinson, Romany Glover and Adam Douglass.
When: Until November 28 - Wednesday to Saturday


Girt by Sea is an exhibition by Kevan Way that captures the beauty of Australia's coastline with a series of photographic prints and canvas murals. On display at Mario's Cafe in Fitzroy, the images reflect the journey in Kevan Way's life following his move from Melbourne to Torquay.
When: Until November 23 - 7am to 10pm


Record and Analysis, held at Melbourne Town Hall, is a free exhibition of engineering photographs taken by Melbourne City Council. Offering an offbeat look at Melbourne through the eyes of it's archive of practical photography, the photos reveal the small details of Melbourne life.
When: Until January 30 - Monday to Saturday


Natural History, on display at Cyclone in South Melbourne, is a series of works by Jason Moad that present images of contradiction by featuring museum subjects in abnormal settings. Inspired by his first childhood sighting of Phar Lap, the works capture the stillness and illusion of museums.
When: Until December 11 - Wednesday to Sunday


Tangent Man Turns ... Left is an exhibition of graphic works by Julian Chapple, showing at Hand Held Gallery in Bourke Street. With pictographic travel journals from Chapple's recent travels, the works are cartoons and black and white line art showcasing his haphazard imagination.
When: Until December 5 - Monday to Saturday


AC/DC Family Jewels, held at the Melbourne Art Centre, collects memorabilia from Australia's most iconic band and their record company. Free to the public, it covers the 35-year career of AC/DC, one of the greatest rock bands, with original material revealed publicly for the first time.
When: Until February 28, 2010 - Open Daily


Super Human: Revolution of the Species is an exhibition of collaborations between artists and scientists, investigating what it means to be human both now and in the future. Held at the RMIT Gallery on Swanston Street, the exhibition exposes our aspirations and fears about our bodies.
When: Runs Until December 5 - Monday to Sunday


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 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


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


Open Days, Expos & Launches
Inscribe Writers' Symposium, held at Northcote Town Hall, is a weekend of events held to celebrate the launch of the first issue of Inscribe, a new literary street-press newspaper. The program includes musical entertainment, a forum for young writers, guest speakers and a poetry slam.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21


The Whitehorse Volunteer Expo at Box Hill Town Hall is a chance to find out about the many fun and rewarding opportunities in Volunteering. Showcasing the wide range of volunteering opportunities available, roles covered include emergency services, disabilities assistance, arts and more.
When: Wednesday November 18 - 2pm to 7pm


The Mind Body Spirit Festival, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, is Australia's longest running new age events, bringing together everything you need for health and well-being with almost 200 stalls, performances and more where you can try and buy products and services.
When: Friday to Sunday, November 20 to 22


The Casey Events Expo is an event held in Cranbourne East to help both event organisers and local businesses to source and promote products and services available locally. Free to attend, the Expo also includes special guest speaker Jen Harwood, who is a motivational speaker and author.
When: Saturday November 21 - 10am to 4pm


The Sustainability Homes Expo, taking place at the Whittlesea Council Offices, showcases the newest, most innovative and practical sustainability products and services. With a variety of exciting new products in solar energy, lighting, insulation and more, the expo is free to attend.
When: Sunday November 22 - 10am to 5pm


Performances & Theatre
Life is a Dream, held at the Store Room in Fitzroy North, is Daniel Schlusser's production of a classic and existentialist fairytale about a king who, in fear of a dire astrological prediction, has long imprisoned his son in a mountain cave and then tries to convince him it was no more than a dream.
When: November 18 to 29


Melbourne Boys : New Beginnings, playing at Northcote Town Hall, is JC La Fontaine's follow-up to his modern coming-of-age story. More than just a sequel, the play is a stand-alone production that continues it's musical story of sexual awakening and life lessons for Melbourne youth.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, November 18 to 22


The Wild Party, a performance based on a racy poem penned in 1928 by Joseph Moncure March, transforms the Bella Union on Carlton into the New York club from the 1920s tale of a booze soaked party thrown by a pair of small-time vaudeville performers whose love affair is sputtering out.
When: Wednesdays - Nov 18 to Dec 16


Burning Daylight, a performance held at the Arts House in North Melbourne, presents Karaoke night, Broome style, where country meets hip hop meets Japanese love song until closing time when they take it outside where a lone cowboy blows into town, stirring ghosts for a long night.
When: Thursday to Sunday, November 19 to 22


Katerina, presented by STAG Theatre at the Community Hall in Strathmore, is the world premiere of a new Melbourne play by PJ Armstrong. The play follows the life Kat, a single woman and published novelist who struggles to overcome writer's block while trying to write her second book.
When: November 19 to 28


HerStory, presented by the Women's Circus as part of the BigWest Festival, is a special performance held to celebrate 18 years of the theatrical group with a tale of what it means to be lost and find yourself, to be earth-bound and learn to fly, to be shy and step out from behind the mask.
When: Thursdays to Sunday, Nov 20 to Dec 5


Once upon a Time is a play by Moving Theatre that is a tale of love, pain, family, and courage. Performed in Deer Park, the play is a study of memory and rekindled friendship as two childhood friends, Annie and Steve, try to find out who or what it was that separated them so long ago.
When: Friday to Sunday, November 20 to 22


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: Until December 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: Until November 28 - Friday to Sunday
Extra Show Held Thursday November 26


RENT The Musical, presented by Fab Nobs Theatre in Bayswater, brings to the stage the hit rock musical that tells the story of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City.
When: Runs Until November 21


Lost in Yonkers, Neil Simon's popular coming of age tale, will be performed by Epping's Chester Street Theatre. Part of Simon's trilogy which includes Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues, the inspiring play focuses on two brothers left in the care of their Grandma in Yonkers, New York in 1942.
When: Runs Until November 21 - Various Dates


Saturday Afternoon Soap Opera, presented by SNAFU Theatre, is a serialized performance with an ongoing plot developing each week. Held at Mirrors Lounge Bar in Fitzroy, audiences are invited to experience the comic dizzying highs and despicable lows of Soap Opera like never before.
When: Runs Until December 5 - Saturdays, 4pm


When the Rain Stops Falling, performed by Melbourne Theatre Company at their Southbank theatre, is Andrew Bovell's award-winning play about the relationship between a father and son, and how a rain of fish from the sky could signal the end of a rift that began eighty years earlier.
When: Runs Until November 22


Classical, Choral & Recitals
Jerusalem Quartet will be appearing at the Melbourne Recital Centre in Southbank for what will be their final performance for this year. Arguably one of the most dynamic and thrilling quartets of our time, they'll be joined by the renowned cellist, Zvi Plesser, for their exhilarating concert.
When: Tuesday & Saturday, November 17 & 21


Entertainment & Nightlife
Live Concerts & Gigs
The Radiators and The Sweet will be performing at various venues in Victoria, bringing the Aussie rock legends together with one of the most iconic bands of the 70's Glam Rock era with classic hits like The Ballroom Blitz, Fox On The Run and more. So... Are you ready, Steve? Andy?
When: Wednesday to Sunday, November 18 to 22


Afro Dizzi Act are bringing an Afro-roots-funk party to listeners all along the East Coast as they tour Victoria. Renowned as a premier festival band for the past decade, Afro Dizzi Act have an eclectic new sound with the ripe influence of Senegalese-born vocalist Jali Buba Kuyateh.
When: November 19, 20 & 22 | Various Venues


The Black Ryder will be appearing at The Tote in Collingwood where they'll launch their debut album Buy The Ticket Take The Ride. The psychedelic band will be joined by Sydney Psyfolk Raptor Killed 2 Birds, as well as local bands Slight Of Build and Dreaming Of Ghosts.
When: Thursday November 19 - 8pm


Miami Horror will be performing at The Corner Hotel in Richmond to launch their debut album. The brainchild of Benjamin Vanguarde, one of the most exciting and inventive DJs in Melbourne, they'll perform new tracks from the album as well as reinterpretations of classic remixes.
When: Friday November 20 - 8pm


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


Burlesque & Cabaret
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
Nunsense, performed by Phoenix Theatre Company in Doncaster, is the award-winning comedy that combines audience participation, dance and music in a hilarious story of the fundraising efforts and performances of 5 absurd nuns, after the accidental poisoning of 52 of their sisters.
When: Thursdays to Saturdays, November 20 to 28


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


Melbourne For Kids
Muckheap, as part of La Mama for Kids in Carlton, is a funny, fast and fantastically messy show about two people trying to clean out their shed for hard rubbish day. With a pile of junk too interesting to throw away, their efforts become a storytelling frenzy using what they find.
When: Saturday November 21 - 11am & 1.30pm


Northcote Library will be holding a FREE Family Fun Day where you can come along for a day of fun and free entertainment! With plenty of great activities for the kids there'll also be a special guest appearance by Maisy, the much loved mouse from Lucy Cousins' books, face painting and more.
When: Saturday November 21 - 10:30am to 3:30pm


Crown's Christmas Spectacular transforms the grand Atrium into a magical Christmas carnival. Presented each year to entertain children, a cavalcade of Christmas characters perform and dance under the enormous brand new Christmas Carousel each time the giant clock chimes.
When: November 22 to January 3


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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Competitions & Special Offers
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Save Up to 70% | African Drumming Classes - Ray Pereira, one of Australia's best performers and teachers in African Drumming, offers classes that teach great hand technique and how to hear and play inspiring West African rhythms on a variety of drums and instruments that include djembe, bells and shakers.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays


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 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..

Movember returns for another year to bring back the soup-strainer and raise money for men's health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and beyondblue. By simply growing a moustache in November and finding sponsors, Gala Parties are held at month's end to thank all involved.
Learn More Today & Save!


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NBL Championship | Round 9

Melbourne Tigers Home Game
Tigers vs Taipans
Saturday November 21 - 7:30pm
State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville


Community Sports
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