Newsletter | #278 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #278 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, May 1 to 7, 2012.

This week... the word is the bird with two literary events flying high for avid bookworms out there. Firstly, there's the Williamstown Literary Festival with a great program of talks, reading, guest authors and more, while the rural town of Clunes gets a grand and cluttered makeover with the Booktown Festival converting many a venue into a weekend treasure trove fro readers.

Along with the ongoing Bright Autumn Festival, there's also a nifty buffet for foodies with events celebrating coffee, chestnuts and cider. Separate events, mind you. Those who attempt all three might be found at Clunes looking up home remedy books about belly aches.

That or severe gas. I'm not game enough to find out, and nor should you be unless you have a 'panic room' for loved ones.



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Mother's Day
Mother's Day Gift Guide | May 13th - Mother's Day is almost here, so be sure to get a great gift for Mum! If you haven't bought a gift or planned something special for your mother yet then why not try some of our ideas for a perfect Mother's Day this year to show her you care.
Sunday May 13 | Visit Here For Mother's Day Gift Ideas


Major Events
Williamstown Literary Festival, now in its 9th year, presents a great range of events that include workshops for children and adults, seminars, films, readings, storytelling and games and the presentation of the prestigious Ada Cambridge prizes for prose and poetry.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6


Moe Music Festival, held at Old Gippstown, Gippsland's Heritage Park, presents a great program of music with Jazz, Blues, Folk and Country music performed in various under cover venues. Highlights include the Gala Dance with Alan Clark's Gippsland Swing Combo.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6


Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally, held at The Perfect Living Museum near Ballarat, offers a great day out for the family with vintage steam powered vehicles parades and displays of restored steam engines, power generators, steam rollers and even a working 90 tonne steam shovel
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6


Bright Autumn Festival celebrates the vibrant colours and produce in the valleys of Victoria's High Country with special events held in the township of Bright. Highlights include Open Gardens, farm and winery tours, live entertainment and a Gala Day with bands, stalls and more.
When: April 27 to May 5


St Kilda Busking Festival celebrates and showcases colourful entertainment from Melbourne's best hidden artists. With fun performances held on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm, the free entertainment offers a colourful, bizarre and often hilarious afternoon for the whole family.
Fitzroy Street: Sunday April 22
St Kilda Sea Baths: Sunday May 6
St Kilda Village: Sundays May 13 & May 20


Art Exhibitions
SHE RAW, held at East Brunswick's Blak Dot Gallery, is the debut exhibition of Lilli Waters. Made up of 41 photographs of diverse women from all walks of life, the exhibition aims to document every day women within a state of fantasy whilst drawing from their everyday experiences.
When: May 3 to 13 - Thursdays to Sundays
Opening Night: Thursday May 3 - 6:30 to 8:30pm


Bob & Rob, held at Collingwood's Ochre Gallery, features oil paintings by Antoine Toniolo. Capturing images of toy robots in their simple comical innocence, the exhibition also includes his paintings depicting 'Big Boy', the mascot for a chain of 'burger joints' that came to life in the 1950's.
When: Until May 13 - Wednesdays to Sundays


UNFOLD: works from paper marks 10 years of exhibitions at Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs with an in-house group show. Featuring works by artists that include Louise Rippert, Nicholas Jones, Claudia Gleave and Sara Nothrop, each work uses the medium of paper in its own unique way.
When: April 24 to May 5 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


More Exhibitions


Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Whitehorse Volunteer Expo is a chance to learn of fun, rewarding opportunities in volunteering. Showcasing the wide range of volunteering roles available, the expo at Box Hill Town Hall can help you find the best ways to contribute your skills to support the community.
When: Wednesday May 2 - 1pm to 6pm


Inside the Brick, held at Castlemaine Market Hall, is a LEGO® Fan Expo showcasing amazing creations built from LEGO® by leading modellers and collectors. The event is held in support of ASD Aid, which brings the benefits of LEGO® play to families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6


Melbourne Antiques Show, taking place at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building, offers for sale the finest and most diverse range of fine art and antiques with the event being fully vetted for authenticity and backed by the reputation of Australia's finest antique and art dealers.
When: Thursday to Sunday, May 3 to 6


More Expos & Launches | More Open Days | Great Fete Escape - Ripponlea
Sunday May 6


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 for a bargain!

A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are springing up around the suburbs.

Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Swap Meets
Garage Sales


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