Newsletter | #155 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #155 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday December 22 to Monday December 28, 2009.

This week.. All is well and truly quiet on the Victorian front as Christmas finally rears its eggnog, with New Year's Eve just around the corner, coming in by a red nose. There is one grand, big old shindig this week, however, so look no further than the Port Fairy Moyneyana Festival with a free day of festivities celebrating Christmas Eve.

And wipe that sneer from your face, Scrooge... It doesn't really count as a Christmas festival because it runs well and truly into January, long after you've picked up all those little scraps of tinsel that seem to linger for weeks after the tree's packed away. Much like that Christmas Lay-By receipt you find in February, the one you completely forgot about.

Have a very merry Christmas from the team @ OnlyMelbourne


School Holiday Guide
School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do with the kids during the Summer School Holidays beginning Saturday December 19. The holiday guide offers some of the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!

Jaspora, a 6 piece band that performs sweet Reggae with Soca beats and a Mauritian Creole twist will appear at the Rainbow Hotel in Fitzroy and Kelly's Bar & Kitchen in Olinda. Their heartfelt performances have earned them a reputation as Melbourne's most sought after Reggae and Soca band.
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 26 & 27


Grand Wazoo, the Legendary Kings of Soul, will be performing at Queen Street's Blue Diamond Club. With four lead singers, six horns and four rhythm players, the band offers vibrant arrangements of Black Soul and R&B Classics, playing greats ranging from the 50's through to the 60's.
When: Sunday December 27 - 6pm to 9pm


Howlin' Time, one of Australia's best blues bands, will be performing at Ringwood's Manhattan Hotel. Consisting of band members who are some of the most experienced blues musicians in Melbourne, Howlin' Time play true blues songs that have their roots in the Southside of Chicago.
When: Sunday December 27 - 5pm


The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra will perform at The Apartment in Little Bourke Street where you can enjoy one of the best shows in town. With an 18-piece orchestra, Daryl McKenzie proves why he's one of Australia's best musicians with legends like Tom Jones using his arrangements.
When: Monday December 28


Burlesque
Theatrical Mayhem, held each week at the Australian Centre Of Performing Arts' in North Melbourne, is a live entertainment phenomenon that captures the passionate revival of burlesque with performances by emerging talents that are sensual, sexy, confronting and often mesmerizing.
When: Every Thursday Night - Starts 8pm


Comedy & Magic
Comedy@Spleen is a comedy night at Spleen Bar in Bourke Street, where you can enjoy a great night out with an eclectic mix of Melbourne's comedy scene featuring established personalities and comedy legends from radio and television with guests such as Glenn Robbins, Corinne Grant and others.
When: Every Monday - 8:30pm to 10:30pm | FREE Entry


Melbourne For Kids
Sand Sculpting Australia will again present a special display as part of the Frankston Waterfront Festival with their newest theme 'Great Moments In History' featuring 3,500 tonnes of sand carved into spectacular sculptures depicting people, places and events that have shaped our world.
When: December 26 to April 25


The Myer Christmas Windows, which have delighted families and kids for more than 50 years now, are displayed outside the Bourke Street store where you can now find this year's offering, 'Olivia Helps with Christmas', featuring the popular children's character and adorable pig, Olivia.
When: On Display Until January 4


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: Until January 3


Puzzles & Competitions
Spot The Difference
There are 5 Differences between these two pictures of the iconic Palais Theatre in St Kilda... 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 The Palais Theatre | Learn More about Melbourne!


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..


The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, Australia's largest Christmas gift appeal, supports some of the largest welfare organisations and has given more than 4.14 million gifts over the past 20 years. Trees can be found nationally in Kmart stores, with gifts collected up until Christmas Eve.
When: Until December 24


Markets, Fetes and Fairs
The Suzuki Night Market, held weekly at Queen Victoria Market, has become a summer tradition that offers a great mix of unique products and a great atmosphere with a stunning mix of world food, eclectic wares, bars and even two stages showcasing the best live music!
When: Until February 24 - Every Wednesday


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
Special Dining Offers
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