Newsletter | #243 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #243 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, August 30 to September 5.


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This week... Darebin Music Feast returns to celebrate the creative spark that shines brightly in Melbourne's North East with a great range of concerts and events, including the newly named festival day of High Noon - formally known as High Vibes. I'm not aware of the reasons behind the new title, but it could be due to connotations of dubious recreational habits that are no longer seen as fashionable.

And speaking of fashion, those wearing heels and a spring in their step might want to watch their footing as Melbourne Spring Fashion Week rears its fascinator and proudly steps forth with a range of events held across the city.

If you're not too picky about your attire, however, and don't mind the odd bit of dirt (the tasteful kind) you might want to head to the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival with its program of open gardens, exhibitions and more.



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Space Invaders, held at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, draws entirely from the National Gallery of Australia's collection for an exhibition that surveys the past 10 years of Australian street art with more than 40 artists featured in displays of over 100 stencils, posters, paste-ups, zines and more.
When: September 2 to November 5
Exhibition Opening: Thursday September 1 - 6pm to 8pm
Curator's Talk: Friday September 2 - 11am to 12pm
Graffiti Wall Art Project: September 26 to 30
Street Art Seminar: September 26 - 12pm to 1pm
Free Seniors Festival Event: October 6 - 11am to 12pm


Print Matters at the Baillieu, held at Melbourne University, is a free One Day Symposium inspired by the Baillieu Library Print Collection, which includes some 8,000 prints, dating back as far as the 15th century. During the day, 20 minute presentations will be held with 10 minutes for questions.
When: Saturday September 3


Missing Lives, showing at Melbourne Multicultural Hub, is a photography exhibition by award-winning photographer Nick Danziger, who documented the stories of people seeking the truth of what happened to their loved ones in the wake of the wars that scarred the Balkans in the 1990s.
When: August 30 to September 9


For Art & Earth, held at Fitzroy's Rue De Fleurus in, is a live art fundraising event presented by Surface Pop-Up Gallery and Traditional Healthcare. With live music and prizes, works produced on the night by the likes of Maccatron, Itch, CDH and Katie Houghton will also be available for sale.
When: Friday September 2 - $10 Entry


Dear Father, held at Melbourne's Lord Coconut, is an exhibition of men's jewellery created by various artists. With the inspiration of postcards from Canada, France and other parts across the world, the works reflect the origins of the featured countries each jeweller was given.
When: August 30 to September 17 - Tues to Sat


Life in Glass, held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, is a new collaborative exhibition from 'The Glass Group', a pioneering team of emerging glass artists. Bringing the medium into a contemporary environment, the artists push the boundaries of glass art and its architectural applications.
When: August 30 to September 18


Shades of Light, held at Carlton's Steps Gallery, is the latest exhibition by artist and musician, Miriam Morris. With abstract artworks on canvas and paper, her works explore the quality of light and reflection through her use of metallic paint both applied and scraped back by palette knife.
When: Until September 7 Closed Mondays


The Art of Wildlife showcases Australian flora and fauna, portrayed in both naturalistic and interpretive styles of 2 and 3-dimensional artworks. Presented by The Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, the exhibition at Bundoora Homestead, will aid Wildlife Rescuers in Melbourne's north.
When: September 1 to 18 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Margaret and David: 25 Years Talking Movies, held at ACMI Cinema, celebrates the 25th anniversary of Margaret and David's partnership as two of Australia's most recognisable and respected film reviewers. Items displayed include Margaret's famous earrings and David's ASIO file.
When: Until December 4


Paintings of Poise and Passion, presented at TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville, is an exhibition of works by Sandra Leveson. A critically-acclaimed contributor to abstract painting during the 1970s, Leveson's paintings blend her unique style with misty and turbulent landscapes.
When: Until October 2 - Closed Mondays


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Glamour of the Gown Parade, held at Box Hill Town Hall, is a special presentation by CatholicCare with a stunning parade of After Five and Special Occasion Gowns dating back to the 1940's. All proceeds will be directed towards CatholicCare's Alcohol & Other Drug Family Service.
When: Thursday September 1 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm


Totipotent - National Youth Theatre Summit held at St Martins Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra, is a chance for aspiring theatre makers to have input on the present environment of youth theatre, with the outcomes later taken to the Australian Theatre Forum in Brisbane.
When: Friday & Saturday, September 2 & 3


National 4X4, Fishing Show & Outdoors Expo, held at Melbourne Showgrounds, offers an enormous showcase of everything that fans of touring, camping and fishing could want. The expo offers the latest innovations, product launches and seminars hosted by industry experts.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 2 to 4


Melbourne Tours
Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour lets you discover the darker side of Melbourne as you walk in the footsteps of notorious criminals, exploring the scenes of some of the city's most infamous criminal events. The tour also includes 50% discount on entry to the Old Melbourne Gaol.
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More Expos & Launches | More Open Days | AFL Premiership | Round 24
Collingwood vs Geelong - Fri Sepr 2, 7:40pm - MCG
Bulldogs vs Fremantle - Sat Sep 3, 2:10pm - Marvel Stadium
Carlton vs St Kilda - Sat Sep 3, 7:10pm - MCG
Richmond vs Nth Melb - Sun Sep 4, 4:40pm - Marvel Stadium


Go Karting
Victorian Karting Championships, held at Geelong Kart Club, sees Kart racers from all across the country converge on the Todd Road circuit to compete across 16 categories based on age, weight and engine capacities. Admission is free for spectators during the event.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 2 to 4


Community Sports
Yarra Valley Grape Run is a Fun Run and Walk that lets you experience one of Victoria's most beautiful and best-known wine areas. With spectacularly scenic views of the valley and the Yarra Ranges, the community fitness event features a 13km run along with a 5km run/walk.
When: Saturday September 3


Stonnington FREE Active Living Program, held in Prahran and East Malvern is a new initiative designed to encourage more residents to get healthy, active and live a little, through a range of affordable and accessible activities with all classes facilitated by qualified instructors.
When: Until September 23 - Weekdays


Horse Racing
Sofitel Girls' Day Out, featuring the Makybe Diva Stakes held at Flemington Racecourse, sees the welcome return of hats, heels and horses with a day of spring racing held as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Along with a fashion retail village, there will also be live entertainment.
When: Saturday September 3


Dad's Day Out at Cranbourne Turf Club, named Country Club of the Year, offers a magnificent day's racing in the lead up to the big TAB Cranbourne Cup held in October. During the day the bistro will be serving a host of meals including their famous Roast Lunch.
When: Sunday September 4 - Gates Open 10:30am


Country Racing Victoria represents racing clubs in outer metropolitan areas and small clubs in rural areas with race programs that include special days with kids' entertainment.
Race Dates:
August 31 to September 5


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A Great Stage in History
John Hennings, an immigrant from Bremmen in Germany, established a succesful career over 40 years as one of the finest theatrical artists, painting scenic stage sets for opera, drama and pantomime. It was this remarkable talent that made him the obvious choice for enlarging a panoramic sketch by Samuel Jackson, which shows a 360-degree view of Melbourne in the 1840s.

Commissioned in 1892 by the Victorian colonial government, Hennings painting took five months to complete and he was paid 500 guineas for the work. Measuring 100 feet, the panorama is one of the earliest known views of Melbourne, depicting the people, buildings and streets of the fledgling colony.

Hennings's cyclorama was displayed in the eastern annexe of the Exhibition Building for almost 30 years, but in 1918 the cyclorama was rolled up, stored and forgotten until March 1953 when it was damaged in a fire that destroyed a section of the Exhibition Building. Three years later, the Exhibition Trustees donated the painting to the State Library of Victoria where it remains today.

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