Newsletter | #296 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #296 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, September 4 to 10, 2012.

This week... There's an event or two for the tree-huggers with the Green Family Life Festival offering a family-friendly day in Richmond where you can also learn some tips on sustainable living, while the Kino also joins the effort with the Environmental Film Festival.

For film buffs this week, we have the return of the Russian Resurrection Film Festival and Korean Film Festival.

And as spring gets under way and we trade those wintery sniffles for some pollen-inspired sneezes, you'll find our School Holiday Guide also under way with many more events to come. Also in line with spring, there's already the onset of the numerous fairs, fetes and market events that inevitably pop up.

I'd like to give special mention to the Art4All Festival at Fairfield Primary School, as it was the stomping ground of my dear mother, whose maiden name back in the day unfortunately rhymed with a word to do with flatulence.

So should anyone attending find some faded graffiti in the schoolgrounds that alludes to anything of the sort, I'd kindly ask that they cover it with one of the paintings there.

I'd advise my mother to do likewise, except I'd worry that she'd recognise the writing, what with it also being where I'd cool my jets if told off when visiting the grandparents.



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 events, workshops, holiday programs and more... all in marvellous Melbourne!
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Major Events
Green Family Life Festival, held at Richmond Community Learning Centre, presents a day of fun and games for young and old with a showcase of ideas to inspire your family to live more sustainably along with market stalls, live music, tours and demonstrations, competitions and more.
When: Sunday September 9 - $5 Per Family


PS Melbourne Centenary River Festival celebrates the 100th birthday of the iconic Paddle Steamer Melbourne with entertainment in Mildura that includes live music, food stalls, steam machinery displays and a gathering of over 30 Heritage paddle steamers and riverboats.
When: Sunday September 9


ArtBeat Festival, presented by Melton Shire, offers a diverse range of events that showcase local talents in various venues within Melton with a program that explores many art forms with free author talks, art workshops, art exhibitions, live music and dance performances and more.
When: August 31 to September 9


Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is a celebration of Spring, offering fun for people of all ages with events including arts and photography exhibitions, concerts, open garden days featuring awards and garden tours and a grand parade day with plenty of fun at the town fair.
When: August 30 to September 9


Art Exhibitions
Second Nature, held at Armadale's Firestation Print Studio, is a solo show by Kris Peter, showcasing watercolour artworks that share her intimate view of the beauty of Australian nature. It's held in support of the Woodland Birds for Biodiversity project of BirdLife Australia.
When: September 5 to 15 - Wednesdays to Sundays
Official Opening: Saturday September 8 - 2pm to 4pm


Fairfield Primary School Art4All Festival, now in its 15th year, is one of Melbourne's most highly-anticipated art events with works by local artists on display along with an Artisan Market, fun activities and creative workshops for the kids, and stalls offering fabulous foods.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 7 to 9


Time Machine, showing at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, presents a series of 47 photographs one of Australia's most important photographers and filmmakers, the late Sue Ford. Offering a compelling self-portrait of an artist, Sue Ford's was at once political, beautiful and elegiac.
When: Until October 14 - Wednesdays to Sundays


More Exhibitions


Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, held at its festival hub of Melbourne Town hall and other venues, showcases all the hottest designers, labels, styles and retailers Melbourne offers with events that include fashion parades, films, workshops, parties, markets and exhibitions.
When: September 3 to 9


Sacred Tree Open Day, held at their Northcote healing centre, presents a unique opportunity to learn more about alternative and spiritual therapies with one on one mini healing sessions, palm and tarot card readings, a free guided meditation, giveaways, door prizes and more.
When: Sunday September 9 - 11am to 4pm


Werribee Bridal Expo showcases the many benefits and attractions of the Werribee Racecourse Function Centre as a perfect venue for any wedding along with more than 40 exhibitors on hand to offer advice on bridal services, clothing, products and much more.
When: Sunday September 9 - 10am to 3pm


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.
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