Newsletter | #159 | What's On this Week

Newsletter | #159 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday January 19 to Monday January 25, 2010.

This week.. The fickle summer takes a festive turn with a celebration of sailing in Geelong with Australia's largest sailing event seeing special performances and more held along the foreshore. There's a bit of Asian flare in Abbotsford with the Victoria Street Lunar Festival offering a day of fun for the whole family, while in Clayton ASouth you can find flare from other parts of the world with the Globe to Globe Music Festival celebrating beats and eats with a range of food and music from across the world.


School Holiday Guide
School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do with the kids during the Summer School Holidays ending Sunday January 31. 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!

History Comes Alive at Werribee Park is a special holiday program of free, hands-on tours for children where they can discover what life was like at the Chirnside Mansion and its surrounds in the time of swag-men, sheep drovers and the feared bushranger, Ned Kelly. Bookings are Essential.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays in January - 1.30pm


Performances & Theatre
Its All Good Fun Among The Gumtrees, playing in Carlton, is a new double-bill comedy created by upcoming Melbourne writers. Consisting of two comedy plays, the first is a farce about a birthday surprise gone wrong, while the second examines a day in the life of three Koalas.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, January 20 to 30


Teleny: or the Reverse of The Medal is a performance presented by Fly On The Wall Theatre, held at the BRIGHTSPACE Gallery in St Kilda. With one performance only, the play tells the story of Camille de Grieux, a wealthy young gentleman in Victorian London who falls in love.
When: Saturday January 23 - 2pm


Footsteps of a Nobody, performed at Geelong West's Woodbin Theatre, is the rock-musical by Donna Williams and The Aspinauts that's half play, half musical, tracing the developmental milestones portrayed in Donna's bestselling book, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl.
When: Saturday January 23


The Castle Cabaret Theatre Restaurant, held at Ballarat's Kryal Castle, offers a fantastic night's entertainment that's suitable for all ages. With the evening including a 3 Course dinner and a two hour fully produced show, the night features comedian Chris Huon along with a talented cast.
When: Saturday January 23


A Dinner to Die For, held at the Retreat Hotel in Abbotsford, is a wickedly funny Murder Mystery Dinner set in 1928 as Lord Quinten Daventry hosts his party bash. Dinner guests are allocated a role and encouraged to indulge their inner artiste by dressing and behaving in character.
When: Saturday January 23 | Bookings Required


The Drowsy Chaperone, held at the Art Centre's Playhouse Theatre, is a nostalgic look at the golden age of musicals as Geoffrey Rush stars as a die-hard musical theatre fan who invites us into his dreary living room where an outrageously funny musical from the 1920s bursts into life.
When: Until February 20


A Midsummer Night's Dream, held as this summer's production of Shakespeare Under The Stars in the Royal Botanic Gardens, features a young, vibrant and comical cast that brings the playful tale of love, mischief and magic to life, you can bring your own picnic or order a gourmet hamper.
When: Until March 13


Jersey Boys, performed at the Princess Theatre, is the Broadway hit that charts the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons as the play takes a nostalgic look at how four blue-collar kids became one of the great music successes while showcasing the songs they became famous for.
When: Until February 28


Entertainment & Nightlife
Live Concerts & Gigs
Under the Apple Tree, a band with soaring harmonies and influences that range from Crowded House to Killing Heidi and Paul Kelly, will be performing at the Australian Open in the Heineken Beer Garden. With vocals by Miranda Jane, the band offers a mix of relaxed and upbeat music.
When: Wednesday January 20


Extended Family will be appearing at various venues to launch their new single, 'Yesterday Morning', a punchy song that's more hard hitting than the band's other songs, while retaining the sense of fun, vibrancy and energy the band is known for bringing to the stage with each performance.
When: January 21 to 24 - Various Venues


Australian Rock Symphony is a National Tour of some of Australia's most iconic rock performers with Chrissy Amphlett, Diesel and the Baby Animals coming together in a unique, live on-stage event. The tour will be appearing in Melbourne with a concert held at St Kilda's Palais Theatre.
When: Friday January 22


Grand Wazoo, the Legendary Kings of Soul, will be performing at The Spot in Brunswick. 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 24 - 6pm to 9pm


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 January 25


Cinema
The Rooftop Cinema flickers into action with film screenings of everything from cult favourites to new releases and documentaries, literally offering the height of entertainment with screenings held on the rooftop of Swanston Street's Curtin House along with the rooftop bar.
When: Tuesday to Sunday Throughout January


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
The BFG, Roald Dahl's classic children's story, is brought to the stage by Melbourne's RMIT students with a fantaculous adaptation of the spine-tingling tale of a young girl's encounter with real life giants! With novel puppetry, the charming production is sure to delight children of all ages.
When: Weekdays Until January 22


The Wind in the Willows, Melbourne's favourite family entertainment, returns with its well-loved tradition of bringing the animals to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Pack a picnic, pack the kids and join Rat, Mole, Badger and Mr Toad, as they bring to life Kenneth Grahame's classic tale.
When: Until January 30 - Tuesday to Saturday


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: Until April 25


Circus
Learn Circus with NICA - Drop into Fed Square each Monday and try your hand at basic circus skills with experienced NICA trainers. Offering the chance to get a taste of circus in your lunchbreak, these free, fun workshops are suitable for all ages with a range of circus skills on offer.
When: Mondays Until March 22 - Midday


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Altona. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
When: Until February 7 - Altona


Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in Torquay offering quality entertainment to please the entire family. With wire walkers, Jugglers, Whip crackers, balancing acts and more the circus also features performing ponies and camels along with their very funny clowns.
When: Until January 24 - Torquay


Circus Sunrise, an action-packed show for all the family, will be appearing with performances held at Epping Plaza Shopping Centre. A true family circus with lineage going back to 1648, the performances of Circus Sunrise feature juggling, acrobatics and whip-cracking excitement!
When: Until January 31 - Epping


Puzzles & Competitions
Spot The Difference
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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..


Fat-Loss-A-Thon is an on-line competition where you can lose weight, win prizes and help raise $250,000 for charity. For only a $10 donation to The Sports Rewards Foundation, entrants can help a good cause while losing weight with a proven 12-week program called The Real Body Plan.
When: Held Throughout January


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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Newsletter | #159 | What's On this Week