Newsletter | #253 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #253 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, November 8 to 14.

This week... There's an abundance of shindigs to attend with many events sheepishly making a return after a hiatus due to the woeful weather last year. If the weather continues to play nice this time around, you can run the whole gamut of festivals with film, music and food on offer.

I could go into greater detail about this, that and the other but to be honest I wouldn't know where to begin. It doesn't help either that it's been one of 'those weekends' and I've lost half my brain cells in trying to make sense of that curious breed known as a teenager.

I swear, it used to be so much easier until some clod fed him after midnight and let him get close to water.



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CHICAGO! New Years Eve at Longroom takes you back to the Roaring 20's when you can step back in time to the era of the Speak Easy and see in the New Year with a bit of Razzle Dazzle that includes fine beverages, tapas, sushi, DJs and entertainment throughout the night.
When: Saturday December 31 - Bookings Advised


Christmas In Victoria 2011 Fair, held at Glen Eira Town Hall in Caulfield, is a free event that will feature a wide range of interstate and local traders with antique and vintage dolls, bears and toys. There will also be lectures and free valuations and identifications by Abbingdon Auctions.
When: Saturday December 3 - 11am to 4pm


Theatre Alive is your gateway to Melbourne's unique independent performance scene, allowing you to find up-to-date information on shows, venues, and companies, along with special offers and reviews. Discover dance, theatre, spoken word, comedy, music theatre and much more.
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Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the 1st World War by inviting all to observe a minute of silence at 11am on 11 November, in memory of those who've suffered in all wars. Services are held at the Shrine of Remembrance with all welcome.
When: Friday November 11 - 11am


Major Events
Tarerer Festival, held in Killarney and Port Fairy, promotes harmony and exchange with cultural activities with a great program of activities that include a film night, a family day with a concert and children's play activities along with forums and environmental walks.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13


St Arnaud Festival, located on the edge of the Goldfields near the Grampians, is an annual event that's packed with fun attractions for the whole family. With free entry for kids at all events, the festival features live music, art exhibitions, guided tours, food, markets and much more.
When: Friday to Sunday, November 11 to 13


Ballarat Show offers a great range of activities for the family with highlights that include animal judging, fireworks, woodchop and an animal nursery. The enormous program also features showmen rides, Vintage Machinery, Steam trains and a lively Battle of the Bands.
When: Friday to Sunday, November 11 to 13


Dandenong Show, an annual event since 1871, has something for everyone with the big event offering attractions that include art and livestock competitions, Motor Bike Stunt Shows, special celebrity guests, animal displays, live music performances and much more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13


Eltham Rotary Town Festival, held at Alistair Knox Park, returns after last year's hiatus with great family attractions and the return of the popular talent competition, Eltham Idol. Along with music performances, workshops and kids' activities, there'll be art stalls, fireworks and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13


Manningham Multicultural Festival, held at Doncaster's Ruffey Lake Park, is a free community event with fun for people of all ages that includes a main stage of live music entertainment, workshops, demonstrations, rides, arts and crafts, stalls and even a community expo.
When: Saturday November 12 - 11am to 5pm


Malahang Community Festival, held at Heidelberg West's Malahang Reserve, is a free annual family event celebrating diversity, local talent, local identities and community groups. With live music, market stalls and roving performers, there's also craft workshops and much more.
When: Sunday November 13 - 11am to 4pm


Winchelsea Festival offers a full day of entertainment and the fun of an old fashioned country fair with attractions that include dog trails and shearing, showcases of regional food, wine and produce, arts and crafts, rides and more. It's held at Winchelsea's Eastern Reserve.
When: Sunday November 13


Music & Arts Festivals
The Gathering, presented by Harvest and held at Werribee Park, brings together a brilliant line up that includes The National, The Flaming Lips and the long awaited return of Portishead along with live art and performance installations from exciting artists such as Kirsty Hulm.
When: Saturday November 12 - 3pm to 6pm


Hawkstowe Jazz Festival celebrates the cultural diversity of jazz with lively music playing throughout the afternoon. Held each year in South Morang's Hawkstowe Park, the day features kids' activities and performances by young local talent and some of the finest jazz musicians.
When: Sunday November 13 - 3pm to 7pm


Food & Wine Festivals
Budburst Wine & Food Festival, celebrating emerging buds that signal the grape growing season of the Macedon Ranges and Kyneton, showcases the local flavours and produce with events that include special dinners, live music performances and an open wineries weekend.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13


Yarra Valley Strawberry Festival, held at Lilydale's St Patrick's Primary School, is a free fun day with rides, live musical entertainment, an animal farm, and market stalls offering arts and crafts and food which includes many variations of the star attraction, strawberries.
When: Sunday November 13 - 10am to 4pm


Film Festivals
Jewish Film Festival presents an eclectic line-up of 25 new feature films and documentaries, showcasing the diversity of Jewish culture through a program of films drawn from around the world. With comedy, romance, thriller, family-friendly films and more, it's held at ACMI Cinema.
When: November 9 to 27


AFI | AACTA Festival of Film showcases and critiques cinematic success stories drawn from the past year. Held at Carlton's Cinema Nova and ACMI Cinemas in Federation Square, the program features 21 Feature Films and 12 Non Feature nominees for next year's inaugural AACTA Awards.
When: October 11 to November 14


Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Australian Art Excellence Awards, presented by the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, is an exhibition and sale, now in its 12th year. Held at Camberwell's Guild House, the event aims to promote new and upcoming professional artists with works judged by renowned artist Amanda Hyatt.
When: November 9 to 27 - Wednesdays to Sundays
Official Opening: Wednesday November 9 - 7pm


Bonhams, one of the world's thee biggest auction houses, will preview highlights from its forthcoming series of auctions at Como House & Garden in South Yarra. The exhibition will include Australian art with works by Rupert Bunny, fine jewellery and watches, antiques and more.
When: Thursday to Sunday, November 10 to 13


Attraction, one of three exhibitions held at Fitzroy North's red gallery, combines painting, sculpture and installation in a series of works by Sarah Firth. Known for her quirky and playful style, the sensual and dreamy exhibition celebrates objects and ideas that entice the senses.
When: November 9 to 26 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Collective Notions, held at Melbourne's Open Space Gallery of Eckersleys, is an exhibition that presents a fresh interplay between fibre, textiles and mixed media in art created by 3rd year Diploma of Textile Arts Students from Box Hill Institute Centre for Creative Design.
When: November 8 to 18 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


Ken Done's Beaches, presented at Cyclone's Gallery in South Melbourne, will transform the walls of the gallery into a sun kissed mecca. Inspired by the iconic artist's love of Australia's seaside landscapes, the exhibition will be the first of Ken's to be held in Melbourne since 1996.
When: Nov 10 to Dec 16 - Thursdays to Saturdays


Other Worlds and Curiosities, showing at James Makin Gallery in Collingwood, is an exhibition of works by Milan Milojevic. The Tasmanian born artist and Head of Printmaking studio at the University of Tasmania, uses digital printmaking to create stunning, multi-faceted works.
When: Nov 10 to Dec 3 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


Ruang Mes56, held at the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Fitzroy, is an exhibition of photography from Indonesia. A response to changes within their rapidly developing nation, the Ruang Mes56 Collective features Jim Allen Abel, Wimo Ambala Bayang and others.
When: Until December 11 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Melbourne Prize Urban Sculpture Exhibition showcases the works of finalists with Victorian sculptors in the running to win one of Australia's most valuable sculpture awards. On display at Federation Square, the public are also invited to cast a vote for the 5,000 Civic Choice Award.
When: November 7 to 21


Gratuitous Garland: A Botanical Metaphor, showing at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane, is an exhibition by Gavin Brown and William Eicholtz, unique artists who resolutely followed their own aesthetics. With a friendship of almost 30 years, this is their first show together.
When: November 2 to 12 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


The Babel Project, presented by the Jewish Museum of Australia in St Kilda, is an exhibition inspired by the famous biblical story of the unfinished Tower of Babel. Exploring cultural commonalities, the exhibition combines the work of 36 photographers with a soundscape installation.
When: Until March 11


Union of Opposites, held at Melbourne's Daine Singer Gallery, is an exhibition of works by Sean Bailey, an artist whose paintings are instinctive and process-based. His abstract works use collage and other lo-fi techniques to explore ideas of painting as an expression of agency.
When: November 3 to 19 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Hebridean Raven, held at Hawthorn's Town Hall Gallery, is a solo exhibition by Norma Ann McGowan who has used both painting and installation to investigate the sleek physicality of the raven, their social nature and their role in Scottish mythology as protectors of the Western Isles.
When: October 26 to November 19 - Wed to Sat


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Homexpo Lifestyle & Leisure Show, offers the best of 5 shows in 1 with the Homexpo showcasing lifestyle, food and wine, garden, outdoor adventures and vehicles with 4WD, camping caravans, cars and motorcycles on display. The Homexpo will next appear at Shepparton.
When: Friday to Sunday, November 11 to 13


Melbourne Pen Show, held at Malvern Town Hall, is the Southern Hemisphere's largest pen show with dealers in vintage and modern pens. Along with displays of leather accessories, paper and antique writing equipment, the event also features calligraphy demonstrations.
When: Sunday November 13 - 9am to 5pm


Baby & Childrens Expo, held at Ballarat Mining Exchange, showcases the support services that are available to families from conception through birth and raising young children with educational workshops and talks, hands-on-activities for kids, a handmade market and more.
When: Sunday November 13 - 10am to 4pm


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.
More on Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour


More Expos & Launches | More Open Days | Meet the Winemaker, held at Melbourne's Wharf Hotel is a casual wine tasting with Martin Krajewski from Chateau de Sours. The rose journey with Chateau de Sours Sparkling Rose is followed by three regional roses, each matched with a slow roasted pork roll from the spit.
When: Thursday November 10 - Bookings Required


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

Melbourne Heart vs Newcastle Jets
Saturday November 12 - 5:30pm
AAMI Park, Melbourne


Golf
Melbourne Golf Invitational Pro-Am, held at Woodlands Golf Course in Mordialloc, will see two-time Major winner John Daly joined by a strong field of Australian professionals, amateurs and celebrities from the sports and entertainment industries to help support kids with cancer.
When: Monday November 14 - Gold Coin Entry


Presidents Cup 2011, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world's top golfers, will be hosted by the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Black Rock. Held every two years, Greg Norman will captain the International team and Fred Couples the United States team.
When: November 14 to 20


Motor Sports
Australian Rally Championship, one of the oldest national rallying championships in the world, makes a welcome return to Victoria with the final round of both the Australian and Victorian Rally Championships held in the Baw Baw Shire around the town of Warragul.
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13


Sailing
ISAF Sailing World Cup, Sail Melbourne will set sail again this year with the first leg of the prestigious event held in Melbourne as the world's top sailing talent descend on the state-of-the-art surroundings of Sandringham Yacht Club for engaging on-shore events and activities.
When: November 6 to 12


IASbet is Australia's premier online betting agency, offering better odds than TAB for Horse Racing and Sports Betting both in Australia and overseas. An easy way to take a punt on any one of the many races held over the long weekend, you can even receive $100 in FREE bets when you join IASbet online.
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Trivia & Humour
Now I Know My Building, Lake, Roads...
The world's very first Google Earth Alphabet was put together by Melbourne Graphic Designer and Creative Director, Rhett Dashwood, whose short films have screened in festivals and at Federation Square. Using only images of landmarks and buildings found in Victoria, Rhett spent months scouring Google's Satellite Maps to source identifiable renditions of all 26 letters of the alphabet.

Having set himself what must have already been a hard task, Rhett's achievement is all the more remarkable for the restrictions he put upon himself, deciding to only use images that required no rotation or manipulation whatsoever.

His Geographical Alphabet has since gathered attention the world over with people in other countries, including the United Kingdom, Netherlands and the US, setting out to find their own local A, B, C's.

More about Google Earth Alphabet.. | Read Melbourne Trivia...


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