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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, May 15 to 21, 2012.

This week... amidst some homegrown traditional celebrations with Cultures Come Together offering a day of Indigenous celebrations, there's a distinct touch of Asian flare with the return of Japan Festival in Box Hill joining the weekend long festivities of Federation Square's Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival.

Those who prefer their Zen activities with a dash of educational importance can enjoy one of the many attractions on offer with Law Week well under way. And joining the Fair Trade Festival this week for a good dose of political correctness, there's the Human Rights Arts & Film Festival.

Not quite as politically correct, but equally entertaining, was the youngest one's efforts during Mother's Day, giving the meaning of such a day. While playing 'The Game of Life' earlier that morning, the six year old lad had been quite distraught (re: grumpy) to find himself lumped with three daughters and not one single boy.

It was over lunch later that day that he made the comment of there being more boys in the house than girls, something of an ongoing gender war that he's picked up from school.

When told that the boys were outnumbered if we counted his 'three daughters', he again began to get huffy, but only for a moment. It didn't take long for his eyes to light up with a sudden realisation.

'I didn't have three daughters...' he told us, 'but my wife did!'

Cue the very blokey and gleeful thumbs-up and... boom-tish!



OnlyMelbourne Welcomes
Cultures Come Together, presented in Ringwood by Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, is a celebration of Reconciliation with the family day featuring a welcoming and smoking ceremony, traditional dance performances and food, children's activities and more.
When: Sunday May 20 - 11am to 3pm

SPC Ardmona Factory Sale, for 10 days only, Factory Sales will set up shop at the Melbourne Showgrounds slashing prices on hundreds of grocery items. The event is FREE and open to everyone offering huge savings of up to 90% on popular items such as Ardmona Pizza Sauce base, SPC/Ardmona Canned fruit varieties, Ardmona chopped tomatoes, IXL jam - and so much more. .
When: 18 - 27 May - 9am to 5pm




Major Events
Law Week, with events held in Melbourne and Victoria, offers the public fun and informative ways to engage in their law and legal system. Courts Open Day is the highlight of celebrations, when Melbourne's major courts open their doors to the Victorian community.
When: Until Sunday May 20
Courts Open Day: Saturday May 19


Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival at Federation Square celebrates the birth of the Buddha with traditional ceremonies, vegetarian food stalls alongside the Yarra on the River Terrace, live music, cultural demonstrations and art and craft activities for children.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20


Japan Festival, held at Box Hill Town Hall and Box Hill TAFE, features an extensive food court offering many Japanese foods. Showcasing the unique traditions of Japan, the festival includes theatre, karate displays, traditional drumming and many toys, crafts and much more.
When: Sunday May 20


Fair Trade Festival highlights the plight of disadvantaged workers throughout the world with events that include fair trade markets showcasing ethically produced goods such as chocolate, coffee and clothing along with exhibitions, seminars and the Big Fair Trade Morning Break.
When: May 11 to 18


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.
St Kilda Village: Sundays May 13 & May 20


Art Exhibitions
The Last Train from Arles, held at Steps Gallery in Carlton, is an exhibition of paintings by Kevin Smith. Having lived, painted and exhibited across Australia over the past 45 years, this is the first Melbourne exhibition of his bold, textural and vibrant works to be shown in many decades.
When: May 19 to June 3 - Closed Mondays
Opening Night: Friday May 18 - 6pm to 8pm


Fairy Tales for the Paranoid, showing at Firestation Print Gallery in Armadale, is an exhibition of etchings created by Melbourne artist Keiko Murakami. Born in Japan, the former fashion designer's works present cautionary tales where nothing is quite as simple as it seems.
When: May 16 to 26 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
Official Opening: Saturday May 19 - 12pm to 4pm


aRtECYCLE showcases sculptures specially created to compliment the building and grounds of the Incinerator Arts Complex in Moonee Ponds. All featured works are created from recycled and found materials, used to transform the unwanted into impressive pieces of art.
When: May 17 to July 8 - Closed Mondays


More Exhibitions


Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Bonhams, one of the world's big-three auction houses, will preview highlights from its forthcoming series of auctions at Como House & Garden in South Yarra where they'll showcase beautiful art deco, 70s retro, antiques, and preview the upcoming Bonhams Fine Jewellery Auction.
When: Thursday to Sunday, May 17 to 20


Love Vintage Expo, held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, showcases exhibitors from all over Australia selling a fantastic range of collectable and vintage items. The show also features demonstrations, a Parade of Vintage Fashions, door prizes and much more.
When: Friday to Sunday, May 18 to 20


Melbourne Doll Show, held at Burwood East's Whitehorse Club, features displays of some of the finest bisque and porcelain dolls. Along with collectable dolls and miniature furniture for sale, there will also be stalls offering, Teddy Bears, doll making supplies and valuations.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20


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