Newsletter | #192 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #192 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday September 7 to Monday September 13, 2010.

This week... there's a meeting of minds and a clashing of tongues as the Overload Poetry Festival begins with wordsmiths taking to the many stages across Melbourne. Kyneton also love you and they've chosen to say it with flowers, Daffodils, no less, as they celebrate Spring with a range of events that include their Grand Parade.

Speaking of Spring, we've noticed that quite a few annual festivals have taken a fickle turn on the calendar, opting to rear their festive heads in the warmer months of October and November, so if this month seems a little sparse, fear not... for a squizz at what lies ahead in brighter days to come, look no further than our School Holiday Guide - and be sure to keep an eye on it with many more events being added over the coming weeks.

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Major Events
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is a celebration of Spring, offering fun for people of all ages with events including arts and photography exhibitions, concerts, open garden days featuring awards and garden tours and a grand parade day with plenty of fun at the town fair.
When: Until September 12


Overload Poetry Festival, Australia's premier poetry festival, celebrates the vibrant poetry scene with special events that offer a broad program of entertainment with poets from across the globe converging on Melbourne with performances of spoken word held at various venues.
When: September 10 to 19


Darebin Music Feast offers a huge program of events celebrating song writing and music in all its diverse forms. The festival features hundreds of events that celebrate the diversity of Darebin, Melbourne's thriving music community, including High Vibes, the festival's closing celebration.
When: September 4 to 19


Food & Wine Festivals
The Asian Food Festival, returning after last year's hiatus, celebrates Spring and the diverse range of Asian cuisine available in Melbourne. One of Melbourne's most popular culinary celebrations, special dinners, offers and events will be held at Melbourne's best Asian restaurants.
When: Held Throughout September


Film Festivals
The Message Sticks Film Festival, held at the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum, celebrates Indigenous storytelling from Australia and abroad. With short films and documentaries, the free screenings include Lani's Story, an Aboriginal woman's journey from victim to victor.
When: Ends Tuesday September 7


The Singapore Film Festival, held for the first time in Australia, features seven Singapore-made films screening at Melbourne's Greater Union and Carlton's Cinema Nova. With critically acclaimed, award-winning films and shorts, the program showcases the best of Singapore's New Wave.
When: Ends Wednesday September 8



School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do with the kids during the Spring Holidays running from September 18 to October 3. 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 marvelous Melbourne!
View School Holiday Guide



Upcoming Events
NEW LIVE CALENDAR
To find out about future events in Melbourne, have a look at our new calendar, with details about many more events that lie ahead so you can jot them down on the to-do list , including Exhibitions, Live Gigs, Theatre, Markets, Expos and more..
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Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Faces of Fashion, is a presentation of the most iconic illustrations by legendary fashion illustrator, David Downtown. Held at Chadstone's Luxury Precinct, the retrospective features some of the world's most beautiful women including Dita von Tesse, Liz Hurley and Twiggy.
When: September 9 to October 3
Book Signing: Monday September 13


Images of Dance, showing at Steps Gallery in Carlton South, is an exhibition by Debra Luccio that features paintings and monotypes that revisit her time spent with performers of the Queensland Ballet and also in New York with the NYC Ballet, capturing their physical movements.
When: September 3 to 26 - Wednesday s to Sundays
Artist Talk: Sunday September 12 - 3pm


CAM IT UP, presented by The Community of Art & Music, is a special event at Northcote Town Hall that will feature displays of art and photography and scrumptious cakes. With Gold Coin Entry, the night includes music by Amy Alexander, Fiona Claire, My Imaginary Heart and other guests.
When: Sunday September 12 - 7:30pm


From the Edge, held at Montsalvat in Eltham, is an exhibition by Jenni Mitchell, who has spent much time studying and travelling to exotic and wild locations, which she has captured in paintings and photographs, exploring the patterns and rhythms of the natural land and seascape.
When: Until September 30


Conversing, an exhibition by David Tolley held at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne, features artwork in contrast to his paintings over the last decade with his recent works examining the essence rather than elaboration of the structures and references held within his works.
When: Until October 3 - Closed Mondays


Green Fashion, held at the historic Queen Victoria Women's Centre, showcases garments from exciting designers who've decided to make fashion that's more eco-friendly and ethically sound. Learn about the dilemmas faced by those who are leading this important industry trend.
When: Until Friday September 10


Deborah Hally, one of three artists exhibiting at St Kilda's Obscura Gallery, presents The Subterraneans, a series of photographic works that explore social and psychological experiences, both real and imagined. Her hauntingly beautiful works display child-like states of innocence.
When: September 2 to 29 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


Colours, showing at red gallery in Fitzroy North, is a group exhibition by Nick Vaughan, Mat Hufton and Josie Backhouse, students of RMIT. Using colours to communicate meaning in their paintings, drawings and artists' books, the works offer three different perspectives of how colours affect us.
When: September 1 to 18 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Black, held at The Nicholas Building of Swanston Street, is an exhibition that showcases contemporary jewellery by Vikki Kassioras and drawings by Katherine Bowman. Exploring the decorative possibilities of the colour black in fashion, the works include gems such as onyx and obsidian.
When: September 3 to 11 - Thursdays to Saturdays


A New Jerusalem: Faith and the City, presented at Melbourne Town Hall's City Gallery, is an exhibition by Christos Tsiolkas and Zoe Ali, long-time collaborators whose themes of exile, longing, faith and identity use image and text to explore the meaning of worship and faith today.
When: September 2 to 22 - Mondays to Saturdays


The AGDA Members Show, presented by Architectural Glass Design Australia, displays a diverse and innovative collection of architectural glass pieces created by members of the organisation. Showcasing the unique skills of the glassmakers, the show is held to promote the industry.
When: Until September 18


The Rob McNamara Exhibition, held at Collingwood Gallery, showcases the works of artists with and without disability. With works that include painting, textiles, collage, jewellery and writing, it explores the theme, Beyond First Impressions: What changes if you get to know me?
When: August 27 to September 9 - Closed Mondays


Gestures & Procedures is a new survey exhibition where artists use gestures, rituals and repetitions captured in video and photography. Presented at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art in Southbank, recent works are shown along with key 1970s projects by pioneer conceptual artists.
When: Until September 26 - Closed Mondays


Atlas, the Annual Artist Books Exhibition by Artisan Books in Fitzroy, explores the given theme with inspiring works that explore the boundaries of how books are defined, raising them to sculptural form with many unique handmade books created specifically for the exhibition.
When: August 21 to September 11


The Stony Rises Project, held at the Swanston Street Gallery of RMIT University, brings together 10 artists and designers in an investigation of the rich, layered histories of the Western District of Victoria. Focusing on the histories of the area, artists include Vicki Couzens and Seth Keen.
When: Until September 11


Burke and Wills: Terra Incognita is a chance to discover the remarkable story of Burke and Wills' ill-fated Victorian Exploring Expedition. Marking the expedition's 150th anniversary, the exhibition at the State Library of Victoria includes original paintings, sketches and artefacts.
When: Until October 3


Tim Burton: The Exhibition is a special showcase of works brought to Melbourne direct from direct from The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Held at ACMI in Federation Square, the exhibition brings together over 700 works that helped create Burton's films, including drawings, puppets and more.
When: Until October 10 - Open Daily


Expos, Launches & Open Days
Melbourne Retirement & Lifestyle Expo, held at Caulfield Racecourse, provides a chance to learn more about the latest products, services and innovations from the retirement industry, helping broaden the choices for those nearing retirement and those who've already donned their slippers.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 10 to 13


Gemarama, held at the YMCA Leisure Centre of Kangaroo Flat, is the annual exhibition of the Bendigo Gem Club which features displays of minerals and gems from around the world along with demonstrations of silversmithing and gem cutting. Children under 16 are admitted free to the event.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12


Pet Shows
Dogs Victoria present Championship and Breed Shows, offering a great way to look at various dog breeds up close and speak to breeders and fanciers about the pros and con of owning a particular breed of dog. Most events include special agility competitions and entertaining parades.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12


Performances & Theatre
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: September 11 & 18


The City, presented by Red Stitch Actors Theatre in St Kilda, is the Victorian premiere of the surreal drama by groundbreaking British playwright, Martin Crimp. Directed by Andrea Jacobs, the compelling play explores urban life, the theatre from outside and the nature of fiction itself.
When: September 1 to 25 - Wednesdays to Sundays


[title of show] makes a return to St Kilda's Theatre Works with the quirky hit musical about a quirky hit musical presented by Magnormos. A melodic and uproarious musical about making ones dreams come true, the play takes a witty look at both the pleasures and perils of the artistic process.
When: August 26 to September 11


West Side Story, one of the most iconic musicals, is held at Melbourne's Regent Theatre with Joey McKneely's vibrant new stage production of the classic dance musical having already met rave reviews overseas. Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, it features a spectacular orchestra.
When: Until October 3 | Book Now!


All About My Mother, performed at Melbourne Theatre Company Sumner Teatre in Southbank, is the theatrical adaptation of the film by Pedro Almodovar. Written by Samuel Adamson, the play follows a mother's strength as she searches for an old lover following the death of her son.
When: August 14 to September 26


Mary Poppins The Musical, held at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre, brings the classic books and beloved Disney film to the stage with a spectacular production that includes all of the best loved songs from the film including Chim Chim Cheer-ee and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
When: Until October 17 | Book Now


Classical, Choral & Recitals
With One Voice, one of three special concerts held at Melbourne Recital Centre as part of the Creative Innovation program, is a heart-warming concert that features Melbourne Sings, Geelong Sings and other choirs in performances led by three outstanding conductors.
When: Wednesday September 8 - 8pm
Magical Musical Melbourne: Thursday September 9 - 8pm
From Opera to Broadway: Friday September 10 - 8pm


Selby & Friends will be presenting a concert at the University of Melbourne's Melba Hall as part of their fourth national tour. The performance by the accomplished ensemble, Trioz, will feature the world premiere of Australian composer Andrew Ford's Nine Fantasies.
When: Wednesday September 8 - 8pm


The Maroondah Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra that is based in Ringwood, will be holding their latest concert at Luther College Chapel in Croydon. The performance will include Rossini's Thieving Magpie Overture along with pieces by Mozart and Dvorak.
When: Sunday September 12


Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, a renowned fiddle group, will be presenting a concert at Hawthorn Town Hall. An upbeat and inspiring performance, the afternoon will also include foot percussion, Highland dancing and outstanding vocalists with equal parts melody, music, dance and song.
When: Sunday September 12 - 2pm


Sacred, presented by Choristry, is a series of contemporary concerts of a cappella with modern pieces filled with serenity, beauty and awe. With their next concert held at Kew's MLC Music Auditorium, they'll perform Barber's Agnus Dei and arrangements by the Swingle Singers and the King's Singers.
When: Sunday September 12 - 3pm


Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance
Peter and the Wolf, presented by Utassy Ballet School, is the classic tale that explores the friendship between a boy and the animals that help him catch the dreaded Wolf. A family favourite, special performances of the ballet will beheld at The Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading.
When: Tuesday to Thursday, September 7 to 9


The Spectacular Cabaret Showboat, a performance held upon the Melbourne Showboat, MV Lady Cutler, offers a great night of entertainment with the extravagant cabaret show including glamorous and gorgeous showgirls, an International Singer, a magician and fantastic food.
When: Friday September 10


Atrocity, held at Burlesque Bar in Fitzroy, is a shocking theatrical soap opera of sex, violence, beauty, horror and psychological play that is not for the faint of heart. Shock performance with music, song, dance and the art of wicked tease, the show is a night of Burlesque du Grand Guignol.
When: August 22 to September 19


How High the Moon, held at Melbourne Cocktail Bar, 24 Moons, is a night with character with feel good performances by professional characterising Burlesque dancers. Stylish, sophisticated and classy, the night features the finest burlesque with a lush, titillating mood.
When: Every Saturday - 9:30pm to 3am


Entertainment & Nightlife
Powderfinger, performing as part of their most extensive Australian tour to date, will be appearing at Rod Laver Arena. Having announced that the news that they will be disbanding following the tour, this will be one of Powderfinger's last performances when they're joined by JET.
When: Friday & Saturday, September 10 & 11


Shannon Noll will be appearing at Toorak's Trak Live Lounge Bar where the acclaimed singer will be joined by three musicians, performing all of his hits and some favourite album tracks in a reworked acoustic fashion. On the night he'll be suproterd by special guests, The Scarecrows.
When: Friday September 10 - Doors Open 8:30pm


Janette Geri & Phil Manning will be performing at Spenserslive. Appearing exclusively at the Melbourne venue, Janette Geri is one of Australia's finest singers and an accomplished guitar player, while Phil Manning has turned more Australians onto the Blues than any other performer.
When: Friday September 10


Jeff Lang, a musician who has earned worldwide acclaim as a startlingly unique live performer, will be appearing with Chuck Jenkins and Suzannah Espie at the East Brunswick Club. With a back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Lang is widely acknowledged as an extraordinary musician.
When: Saturday September 11


80 Gigs in 80 days is a marathon live music event by Nicolas Jorquera of Melbourne band 'I Heart Cusack,' which will see over 160 bands performing over 80 successive days at 80 different venues all over Melbourne and Regional Victoria with the events filmed for a documentary.
When: September 3 to November 21


Regular Gigs
The John Montesante Quintet, performing at The Commune Cafe Bar, brings a hint of New York Be-Bop to Melbourne with performances that include timeless Jazz standards and improvisations by John Montesante and some of the finest, hottest Jazz players in town.
When: Every Thursday - 5:45pm to 8:45pm


Melbourne Jazz Jammers, held at Collingwood's Leinster Arms Hotel, offers a great opportunity for musicians of any background to drop in, join in, listen in, meet other musicians and relax over a drink as the evening unfolds with anything from bebop to swing, blues, Latin and more.
When: Fridays - 6pm to Late & Sundays - 3:30pm to 6pm


House Of Blues, held at the Royal Standard Hotel in West Melbourne, is a special evening of music presented each week by the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. With a featured artist invited to play each wee, performances are followed by an open jam session for all musicians.
When: Every Tuesday - 8pm


Open Mic Sunday's, held at Wild Oscars in Richmond, is a weekly Open Microphone night with gear supplied in house so musicians need only bring their guitar and talent. There is a prize of $50 for the winner plus the chance to play their own fully paid gig on a Friday night at the venue.
When: Sundays - Starts 7pm


Comedy & Magic
Comedy With Grace, held weekly at the Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood, is a platform for some of Australia's biggest names in comedy to test new material or polish some old, as well as showcase the best new up and comers from around the country with a new line-up every week.
When: Sundays - 7pm to 9pm


Studio A, Melbourne's own live TV Comedy Tonight Show on Channel 31, invites the public to come get up close to the funny by being in their live studio audience. Hosted by popular comedian Tommy Little Studio A features celebrity guests, interviews, bands, stand-up and live sketches.
When: Mondays - 8:30pm


Melbourne For Kids
Crossing the Tightrope Together is a series of workshops with professional trainers from Westside Circus in Footscray. Teaching circus skills for all abilities, the circus program, supported by Council, is for boys and girls aged 8-13 years with special needs and even their carers.
When: Until September 12 - Sundays


Circus
Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in Dingley Village, 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 October 3 - Dingley Village


Circus Olympia, direct from Europe, is a bright and vibrant entertainment event that will thrill, awe and humour audiences of all ages. Performing in Reservoir, the circus features humane animal acts together with circus artists from nations that include Switzerland, Portugal and Russia.
When: Until September 19 - Reservoir


Circus Sunrise, an action-packed show for all the family, will be appearing with performances held in Sunshine. A true family circus with lineage going back to 1648, the performances of Circus Sunrise feature juggling, acrobatics and whip-cracking excitement!
When: Until October 3 - Sunshine


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Bundoora. 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 September 12 - Bundoora


Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Oktoberfete, held at the German School in North Fitzroy, is a great day out for the family with German Beer on tap, Bratwurst and a crafts market for the adults, while kids can enjoy Live Music with the Silver Echos, an animal farm, a box maze, bouncing castle and much more.
When: Saturday September 11


MusArt Festival, presented by Thornbury's Wales St Primary School, celebrates the diversity of Music and Art talent in Darebin with exhibitions featuring work by local artists and students of the school, along with live performances by local bands and students and workshops for all ages.
When: Saturday September 11 - 11am to 6pm


Babies Bazaar, with over 50 stand holders, offers pre-loved and often brand new goods in a wide variety of sizes and price ranges. Held at the Wodonga Civic Centre, you'll find brand name clothes, toys, cots and even items like prams, car seats and more amongst the many children's items.
When: Saturday September 11


Melbourne Market Guide
View MARKETS calendar 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 This Weekend



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Dining & Drink
The Spring Graze, held as part of Put Victoria on Your Table - a campaign by the Victorian Government that celebrates our state's greatest food and wine - offers a series of events celebrating the arrival of Spring with more than 40 flavoursome events held at restaurants across Victoria.
When: Held Throughout September


OnlyMelbourne Welcomes..
Each week we highlight some of the new business listings in the OnlyMelbourne Business and Services directory.

This week we suggest the following:

Hellenic Kitchen - Quality Greek delicacies...
Audi Wrecking - Huge range of used Audi parts...
Hemley Store - Streetwear & Footwear Boutiques...
Visual Posters - Custom posters printed & delivered...

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Sporting Events
AFL Premiership | Finals Week 2
AFL Premiership | Finals Week 2

Geelong vs Fremantle
Friday September 10 - 7:45pm, MCG
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney
Saturday September 11 - 7:20pm, MCG


Soccer | Hyundai A-League
Hyundai A-League - Week 6

Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar

Sunday September 12 - 3pm
AAMI Park, Melbourne


Wrestling
PCWe Pro Championship Wrestling returns to Rowville with Carnage, their biggest event for the year!

Saturday September 11
Polish Club, Rowville
Doors open at 6.30pm


The Trots
Pakenham Racing Club

September Race Dates

Midweek Racing
Monday September 13


Melbourne Tours
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Trivia
A Wheelie Big Deal!
The world record for the largest human wheelbarrow race was broken in 2008 on September 9th when Melbourne's own Carey Baptist Grammar School in Kew set out to break the previous record that had been held by a high school in Singapore.

Aside from breaking the Guinness World record for the largest number of participants with a staggering number of 1,044 people, one pair of students decided to take it further and managed to break a second world record that day, also breaking the record for the fastest time in a 50-metre Human Wheelbarrow Race by making the distance in just 14.87 seconds.

More on Carey Baptist Grammar's World Record | Read Melbourne Trivia...


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