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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, December 11 to 17, 2012.

This week... It was the fortnight before Christmas and all through the town, not a festival was stirring, aside from the RISE Music and Arts Festival, that is. And The Spirit of the Square, of course. Waxing poetic (or carol-ish) aside, there are actually two other events to tickle your fancy.

Celebrating the recent birthday of a certain iconic landmark, there's Luna Park's Back to 1912 Weekend, where you'll find special guests that include Frank Sinatra, John Lennon and Fairlie Arrow... ;)

Our local film industry also gets a nod with the Made In Melbourne Film Festival, but you'll want to get in on that quick as it takes place early in the week, so bums on seats, people, and down in front.

Aside from those major shindigs, things are looking a little Grinchy at the moment and there's a definitive hush about Melbourne, broken only by the rustling of tumbleweeds and Christmas wreaths.



Christmas Guides
Melbourne's BEST Christmas Lights, our guide to the best Christmas Lights in town has now been running for 11 years. With our popular site, Christmas Lights Melbourne, you can also list your own lights or any others you know of in your area for FREE!!
Visit Christmas Lights Melbourne


Christmas Carols Guide - With Christmas approaching, you'll find many events across Victoria that include not only the traditional Carols by Candlelight, but also plenty of fun and attractions for the children before the big sing-a-long, with most Carol events free to attend.
View OnlyMelbourne's Christmas Carols Guide


Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal supports some of the largest welfare organisations in Australia and has given more than 5.9 million gifts over the past 24 years. Trees can be found nationally in Kmart stores, with gifts or cash donations collected up until Christmas Eve.
When: Until December 24


School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for the latest on what to do with the kids during Summer Holidays. The holiday guide offers a great range of activities for the young and young at heart, with events, tours, workshops, concerts and holiday programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!
School Holiday Guide - Dec 21 to Jan 29


New Year's Eve Hot Spots
New Year's Eve is already looming large, so to help plan ahead, check out just some of the many and varied New Year's events that we have listed. With music events, themed parties, concerts and more, New Year's Eve is set to be a big one when we show those uppity Aztecs what for!
New Year's Eve Hot Spots


Major Events
RISE Music and Arts Festival celebrates the creative talent of refugees and asylum seekers with free live entertainment on the main stage of Federation Square featuring a great line-up of gifted performers and special guests, along with a short film screening at ACMI Cinema.
When: Saturday December 15 - 1pm to 7pm
Short Film Screening: Friday December 14, 6:30pm


Luna Park's Back to 1912 Weekend celebrates the 100th birthday of the famous St Kilda icon with Luna Park recreated in the style of its origins. Capturing the time when the magic first began, there'll be The Tea Terrace, Dixieland Jazz, vintage treats and roving entertainment.
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16


Spirit of the Square presents fabulous Christmas activities for the whole family at Federation Square with songs from the Salvos, community choirs and the playful festivities of In The Pines, an installation of over recycled plastic Christmas trees by local urban artists, The Projects.
When: December 1 to 30


Art Exhibitions
Tough Love, held at The Old Bar in Fitzroy, is a photographic series of bars, pubs and clubs by Hola Holga. Capturing the architecture of Melbourne's live music scene, the series also features bands with their favourite haunts including The Tote, Cherry Bar and other iconic venues.
When: December 11 to 17
Opening Night: Tuesday December 11 - 7pm


Hispanoamerican Dispora in Australia, held at Footscray Community Arts Centre, is a reflection on those who have migrated from Hispano-America to establish themselves in Australia. The exhibition features works by artists that include Walter Acosta, Rosa Chiri and many others.
When: December 13 to March 17


ArtAbility showcases artworks created by artists who are living with a disability, drawing on the talents of people from a wide range of ages and cultures. Now in its 8th year, this year's exhibition at the Atrium of Federation Square features diverse works with the theme of Dreams.
When: Until Monday December 17


More Exhibitions


Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Free Christmas Wrap In Style Workshops, presented by the ever-stylish queen of paper Cristina Re at her store 'Where A Girl Goes' in Collingwood, invites you to be inspired to create this Christmas with craft workshops that can teach you how to create Gift Tags and Wrapping.
When: Sunday December 16 - Bookings Essential


Auto Euphoria, held at Melbourne Showgrounds, is Melbourne's newest, premiere Modifying Car Show and Expo. Open to modified cars of any make or model, the event will showcase Melbourne's biggest line up of premiere cars along with a host of stalls offering merchandise.
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16


Melbourne Tours
Melbourne Tours & Activities are a great way to take Dad out on the town to discover some of the hidden treasures in your own city. With guided tours, winery excursions, sports events and more, there's no end of great attractions throughout Melbourne and Victoria.
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