Newsletter #297 | What's On Melbourne Newsletter #297 | What's On Melbourne

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

This week... provided the weather gets on board with the whole concept of spring, there's a welcome return of community spirit with Hume Festival Of Music offering a great range of concerts, while the suburb of Sunshine hits the big screen with their very own inaugural film festival.

There's also a free celebration at Federation Square to mark Mexican Independence Day, and rest assured it is a legitimate event and not some cruel hoax concocted by other states north of the border.

And with the Grand Final fast approaching there's but one measly game to be found in our fair city this week. For those already feeling a touch of withdrawals, I might be kind enough to set up a camera and remove the steel wool filling a mouse-hole it's taken me months to find.

As far as the mouse is concerned, mocking me has been a sport in itself. Lord knows the indignant roar I made one night when it scampered over my last Tim-Tam would've drowned out the loudest of Pies supporters.

There was probably just as much cussing, too.



OnlyMelbourne Welcomes
Buzz Movie Makers will be holding classes in Elwood and Northcote where kids can spend a fun-filled week making and exploring movies. Suitable for children grades 2 to 6, classes teach all aspects of making films, allowing them to create their own masterpiece to then take home on DVD.
Elwood: September 24 to 28 | Bookings Advised
Northcote: October 1 to 5 | Bookings Advised


Deborah Sharkey, Vice President of eBay in Australia, will be a guest speaker at the Outstanding Women's Series. Presented by The Australian Institute of Management and held at Melbourne's RACV City Club, Deborah will share her career highlights, challenges and inspirations.
NEW DATE: Friday October 5 - Bookings Advised


School Holiday Guide
Check out our School Holiday Guide for ideas on what to do with the kids during Spring Holidays running September 22 to October 7. The guide offers some of the best things to do over the holidays for the young and young at heart, with special events, workshops and more... all in marvellous Melbourne!
View School Holiday Guide



R U OK?
R U OK? Day is a national day of action which aims to prevent suicide by encouraging Australians to connect with someone they care about and help stop little problems turning into big ones.
When: Thursday 13th September


Major Events
Hume Festival Of Music, celebrating its 9th year, offers a great program of concerts that showcase diverse music styles and traditions, with many events free or low cost. This year's festival features guests that include Daryl Braithwaite, Grace Knight and other talented performers.
When: September 13 to 23


The Housing Project, held at fortyfivedownstairs, is a playful and engaging interactive installation about the challenges, experiences, problems, and delights of urban life. By moving miniature ceramic objects, visitors can trigger the sounds and voices of the cityscape.
When: September 11 to 22 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


Wild Awards, held at Steps Gallery in Carlton, is an exhibition and sale of stunning 2 and 3 dimensional artworks created by members of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, an artist group that aims to foster the study, practice and the appreciation of all wildlife art.
When: September 13 to 26 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


VCA Graduates Award Exhibition, held at St Kilda's Eildon Gallery, showcases seven artists working across a range of media including painting, print, sculpture and installation. The group's diverse influences and inspirations are reflected in the array of styles and subjects on show.
When: Until September 28


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
30 Days of Fashion and Beauty is a celebration of the style industry's finest and brightest through a month-long program of public events that include runway fashion shows, special in-store attractions and guests, amazing giveaways, competitions and much more.
When: September 1 to 30


Alliance française de Melbourne's Open Day is a chance to discover all that their French learning centre in St Kilda can offer with free workshops, discussions with teachers, complimentary coffee and croissants and a showcase of French movies, artworks and great prizes.
When: Saturday September 15 - 10am to 3pm


Gluten Free Expo, taking place at Caulfield Racecourse, offers Victorians with coeliac disease the opportunity to learn about the foods which they can enjoy and find out more about the condition with a showcase of the latest products and specialist guest speakers on the day.
When: Saturday September 15 - 9:30am to 4pm


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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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 | Holden Netball Test Series

Australian Diamonds v New Zealand Silver Ferns
Sunday 16 September - 1:30pm
Hisense Arena, Melbourne


Motor Sports
Test & Tune Days at Heathcote Park Raceway, the home of 1/4 Mile Off Street Drag Racing in Victoria, offer the chance for owners of high performance vehicles to safely and legally test out their capabilities while improving driving skills and meeting other people with similar interests.
When: Sunday September 16 - Gates Open 8:30am


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Everyone wants to support their local school by going to their annual fundraiser. Last year we promoted a whopping 1,200 school events. So, make sure you let your school organizers know they can list their fete, fair or carnival for FREE @ OnlyMelbourne!
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Trivia & Humour
Shaggy Dog


Shaggy Dog by Deej - Click Here to find what happens!


The Plots Thicken...
The site of the popular Queen Victoria Market, which first opened in 1878, was once a cemetery. To this day there are still roughly 9,000 people buried under the sheds and car park of the market.

There is a memorial that honours the people buried at the site on the corner of Queen Street and Therry Street.

More about Queen Victoria Market.. | Read Melbourne Trivia...


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