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Melbourne Events

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Melbourne hosts a busy cultural and sporting calendar. Here are a few events coming up in the city and around Victoria:

08 January 2008 until 06 January 2009

Tai Chi @ Fed Square

Indulge the body, mind and soul One of Federation Square's regular events is Tai Chi. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 7:30am till 8:30am. Begin each Tuesday, refreshed, rejuvenated and energised! Free Tai Chi session, which is open to everyone. Led by experienced instructors, held in the main square.

29 August 2008 until 08 February 2009

Making a mark: prints and drawings gifted by Ian Brown

Making a mark: prints and drawings gifted by Ian Brown will survey the collection highlights of one of the most generous supporters of the NGV - the Reverend Ian Brown. The exhibition comprises principally of works on paper that range from his first acquisition, a significant George Baldessin drawing, to twentieth-century European and American prints by artists including Jasper Johns and Picasso. It also includes a number of important New Zealand artists, a highlight being the work of Colin McCahon. Collectors have always formed a key role in the development of museum collections, each reflecting the interests, passions, career, travel, religious or political beliefs of the individual, and for this reason such collections are unique.

01 September 2008 until 01 September 2009

The Arts Centre Sunday Market

At the Arts Centre Sunday Market there is an endless array of one-of-a-kind gift ideas. With over 150 stalls under cover, you can shop until you drop no matter what the season. Many of the artisans are present so you can chat directly with the maker about their product, inspiration and techniques. Gift ideas include handmade ceramics, textiles, Australian timber woodwork, jewellery and stunning photography. Discover myriad treasures ranging from antique kaliedoscopes to organic teas, silks, sculptures, baubles, gems and pearls, scarves with flair and much, much more to capture the imagination. Established as Victoria's finest art and craft market and located over two levels just a short stroll from Flinders Street Station - just over Prince's Bridge, beside the Yarra - the Arts Centre Sunday market is a shopper's delight.

26 September 2008 until 19 April 2009

Remaking Fashion

In recent years, contemporary fashion has adopted a new aesthetic, where elements of dressmaking have become components of design. Most recently this aesthetic has appeared in John Galliano s acclaimed Fall 2005 collection for Christian Dior, where the under structures were visible through the exterior fabric, and in Prada s Fall 2006 collection where eyelets, trouser fasteners, parts of metal scissors and hooks and eyes were grouped in discreet bunches as luxurious decoration. This exhibition draws on the NGV s extensive and rare collection of Pierre Cardin toiles, which were donated by Mrs Price of Lucas & Co to the National Gallery of Victoria in 1980.

05 October 2008 until 06 December 2009

Fed Square Laughter Club

Join in a 30-minute laughter session at Federation Square at 11:00am on the 1st Sunday of each month. Laughter Clubs come together for a session and people laugh for no reason without having to resort to jokes or humour. The sessions last about half an hour and are mostly held outdoors. They are run along the lines established by Dr Madan Kataria, who founded the global laughter movement 12 years ago with one club, and there are now over 5,000 clubs worldwide. Everyone is welcome to experience first-hand the fun of a laughter session, and gain the benefits of laughter, which improves the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health of individuals, workplaces, and society.

09 October 2008 until 25 June 2009

Late Night Thursdays @ Fed Square

Have you noticed something different about Fed Square on Thursday nights? NGV Australia and ACMI are open to 9pm so you can enjoy the latest exhibitions without the usual bustle of weekend crowds. And a number of the cafes, bars, and restaurants in Fed Square have special offers for Thursday nights, so you can meet friends after work or warm-up for the weekend.

10 October 2008 until 01 February 2009

Across the Desert: Aboriginal Batik from Central Australia

Across the Desert: Aboriginal Batik from Central Australia is a fascinating exhibition on the evolution of batik production in Indigenous communities. Featuring over 60 works from five desert communities in Central Australia Ernabella, Fregon, Utopia, Yuendumu and Kintore - Across the Desert charts the development of batik in Australia, showcasing the NGV s unrivalled collection of Indigenous textiles. Co-curated by the NGV s Indigenous Art and Fashion & Textiles departments, Across the Desert will feature works by Anangu, Anmatyerr, Alyawarr, Warlpiri and Pintupi artists.

17 October 2008 until 15 March 2009

The cricket and the dragon: Animals in Asian Art

Whether mythical or real, characters from legend and literature or prized beasts in royal stables, animals have been depicted by Asian artists for thousands of years. The cricket and the dragon: Animals in Asian Art takes a fun look at the use of animals in Asian art. This exhibition explores the representation of animals across the NGV s permanent Asian Collection. Aimed at children of all ages, The cricket and the dragon includes 120 works from South East Asia, the Himalayas, China, India, Persia and Japan.

18 October 2008 until 19 April 2009

Order & disorder: Archives and photography

The enduring connection between archives and photography is explored in Order & disorder: Archives and photography. Due to its ability to record and organise images, photography has a natural association with archives. As both collections of records and repositories of data, archives contain elements of truth and error. Archives are able to shape history and memory depending on how, when and by whom the records are assessed. They contain public and private documents, unique and reproduced information and their vastness allows for multiple interpretations. Order and disorder: Archives and photography presents the work of 11 artists - Bernd and Hilla Becher, Candida H fer, Simon Obarzanek, Robert Rooney, Ed Ruscha, Charles Green and Lyndell Brown, Patrick Pound, Linda Judge, and Penelope Davis.

31 October 2008 until 22 February 2009

No standing only dancing: Photographs by Rennie Ellis

Photographer Rennie Ellis was renowned for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian society. He was best known for his photographs of social events, music festivals, fashion parades and nightclubs. But his oeuvre also encompassed the grittier side of life. During his career he photographed life on the streets, sometimes showing the darker aspects of society. Ultimately, Ellis vision of the world was celebratory; his photographs document the richness and diversity of contemporary life. The works in Rennie Ellis represent a range of his images from the 1970s and 1980s, including street photography and images of urban landscapes.

01 November 2008 until 31 December 2015

South Melbourne Market

The South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne's oldest and most popular Markets. The Market has been serving customers since 1867. The South Melbourne Market has 144 permanent undercover stalls: * Modern deli, meats, poultry and seafood aisle * Organic butcher, organic fruit and vegetables and healthfood store * Fresh fruit and vegetables * Delicious take-away foods and great coffee * Newly updated and constantly evolving Cecil Street Cafe strip including Italian, Spanish, Asian yum cha, Char-grill and our famous Dim Sims, complete with outdoor dining areas * Homewares and kitchenware s * Fashion and accessories * Travel goods * Plants and flowers * Hair salon * and a whole lot more The market is easy to reach by public transport and has plenty of free parking.

08 November 2008 until 09 May 2009

Markets in the Garden

The Gardens Markets are on again at the Royal Botanic Gardens! Set amongst the magnificent backdrop of beautiful gardens and historic buildings, the Gardens Market is on the 2nd Saturday of each month. markets offer a unique experience for both stallholders and shoppers with music, culinary delights and exclusive products, which have been especially crafted, produced or inspired by plants and/or gardens. Products include horticultural displays, water features, jewellery, garden ornaments, handbags, fashion, plants, artwork, sculpture, photography and healthy produce to name a few.

21 November 2008 until 22 February 2009

Andreas Gursky

For the first time in Australia, an exhibition by German contemporary photographer Andreas Gursky will open at the National Gallery of Victoria on 21 November 2008. From the Haus der Kunst in Munich, Andreas Gursky will present 21 major works for which the artist is internationally acclaimed. The photographs range from 1989 to 2007 and include seminal works such as Tokyo Stock Exchange and the diptych 99 cent store. Andreas Gursky is recognised as one of the world s leading contemporary artists. Well known for his large-scale (up to five metres high) and extraordinarily detailed photographs of contemporary life, Gursky continues the lineage of new objectivity in German photography which was brought to contemporary attention by Bernd and Hilla Becher.

26 November 2008 until 25 February 2009

Suzuki Night Market

The Suzuki Night Market 2008/09 Season commences on Wednesday 26 November 2008 and runs every Wednesday until 25 February 2009, except 24 & 31 December 2008. We look forward to seeing you there! Location: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Pedestrian entry from corner Queen & Therry Streets and Peel Street Cost: FREE ENTRY Bookings: You can reserve a table in advance by calling us on 03 9320 5830. Tables seat 10 people and bookings incur a $25 fee per table. Food: Take a tour of world flavours. Over 30 stalls prepare fresh food on-site from a range of cuisines, including: Indian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Spanish, Dutch and Middle Eastern.

04 December 2008 until 19 April 2009

Setting the Scene

SETTING THE SCENE Film Design from Metropolis to Australia Explore the sets of Baz Luhrmann s Australia plus over 300 works that reveal the inspired designs behind cinema classics, including Metropolis, Mon Oncle, A Clockwork Orange, Cabaret, Alien and The Matrix. From meticulous scale models to lavish life-sized sets, Setting the Scene transports you to the studio backlot to discover some of the most memorable spaces in cinema history. The exhibition brings together a fascinating collection of drawings, photographs, storyboards and models most never before seen in Australia.

13 December 2008 until 06 June 2009

Billy Elliot The Musical

One small boy, one big dream, one huge musical. The box office smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical is coming to Melbourne this December, playing at Her Majesty s Theatre. Over 2.5 million people worldwide have laughed, cried and lived Billy s dream. With music by Elton John, this multi award-winning musical, Billy Elliot, is an international phenomenon. Be part of the global phenomenon, Billy is in Melbourne for a strictly limited season only. Secure your tickets though Ticketek today.

19 December 2008 until 15 March 2009

Rosalie Gascoigne

After first exhibiting her work at the age of 57, Rosalie Gascoigne rapidly established a reputation as one of Australia s foremost contemporary artists. Following her first exhibition in 1974, Gascoigne subsequently developed an impressive exhibition history. She was also the first female artist to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale. Rosalie Gascoigne will be the first major survey of Gascoigne s work to be seen in Melbourne and will include works ranging from the box-like assemblages of her early career, through to large scale installations and her creation of works constructed from Schweppes soft-drink crates and retro-reflective road signs.

02 January 2009 until 24 February 2009

Summer Fun in the City

Pack a picnic, grab a group and enjoy Melbourne s sunny days and balmy nights at Summer Fun in the City. Featuring a jam-packed program of free events including an evening under the stars, learning some new dance moves, catch a fairy show and experience the thrill of the trapeze in the heart of the city. The Docklands will be part of the celebrations with sailing, sport and sand sculpting workshops as well as music and dancing. Enjoy the festival atmosphere in the Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Park, Alexandra Gardens, Birrarung Marr and Federation Square and at the Docklands.

16 January 2009

NAB Taste of Tennis

The NAB Taste of Tennis Australia takes place at the new Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Friday 16th January 2009 from 7pm till 10pm. NAB Taste of Tennis Australia will provide guests with a rare chance to brush shoulders with their favourite tennis stars while sampling delicacies from Melbourne's top restaurants.

19 January 2009 until 01 February 2009

Australian Open - The Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2009 Where: Melbourne Park When: 19 January to 1 February 2009 The world's best tennis players are showcased at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year. Australian Open 2008 was the biggest and best in the tournament's history, setting an all-time attendance record of 605,735 fans through the gates. Serbia's Novak Djokovic triumphed in the men's final, winning his maiden Grand Slam crown, while Russia's Maria Sharapova breezed through the two weeks, taking the title without the loss of a set. Australians celebrated the success of Casey Dellacqua, who defeated two top 20 players en route to the fourth round, and the success of 15-year-old Bernard Tomic, who became the youngest ever Junior Grand Slam winner in the Open Era.

01 February 2009

FENG SHUI network

Now it s more important than ever to prepare for what the future brings. To get an added edge in your life find out what s in store for 2009. Jodi's fun and fascinating presentations are an annual must-do event! Jodi & Nathan are passionate about Feng Shui. Our shop is the only dedicated Feng Shui Cures & Crystals Shop in Australia run by experts.

06 February 2009 until 26 April 2009

Bugatti: Carlo Rembrandt Ettore Jean

The work of the Bugatti family - four generations of craftsmen, artists and designers - is as diverse as it is original. The furniture, silver, sculpture and cars produced by these remarkable individuals embody the common themes of truth to materials, love of natural form and originality of thought. The collective achievements of this family represent four generations of a uniquely creative family in the history of design. Bugatti: Carlo Rembrandt Ettore Jean will bring together works by all members of the Bugatti family to the National Gallery of Victoria for the first time in Australia.

18 February 2009 until 19 February 2009

The Global Business Outlook (GBO) 2009

The Global Business Outlook (GBO) 2009 event will bring together world economists, Australian business and industry leaders as well as those working in retail, manufacturing, banking and mining sectors to analyse how the economy is fairing. The focus is to assess Australia's position in a global context, and primarily through Government and business connections from the US, India, China and Japan, find out just what sort of impact this global economic condition imposes on Australian trade partnerships and businesses. Keynote Speakers include Government representatives, business leaders, industry experts, economists, academics and renowned entrepreneurs from Australia and Asia.

20 February 2009 until 22 February 2009

Australian Romance Readers Convention

Inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention, Melbourne, 20-22 Feb 2009. Celebrate romance fiction at the inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention. Meet your favourite authors, discuss your preferred romance sub-genres, buy books, get them signed and have fun. The convention will be held at the beautiful Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Australia from 20-22 February 2009. Special guest speakers include Sherrilyn Kenyon, MaryJanice Davidson, Stephanie Laurens, Susan Grant and many more For more information, visit our website (http://www.australianromancereaders.com.au) or email us at ARRC09@gmail.com

20 February 2009 until 22 February 2009

Sustainable Living Festival

Sustainability Make it your Sport Just like sport, sustainability is about the thrills and spills, being a part of a team, feeling healthy and having fun - it is about getting out there to give it your best! Whether it's a team sport or striving for personal best Australian's have a long history in achieving great success in our sporting endeavours. At the 2008 Festival you will find a huge range of information and inspiration to improve your lifestyle and the health of our planet. From energy efficient housing and transport options to organic food and much more. Come and explore the Festival's three-day program in the heart of Melbourne city and be a part of it.

06 March 2009 until 09 March 2009

Moomba Waterfest

For over 50 years Moomba Waterfest has entertained and delighted as it brings Melbourne s waterfront to life with four days of FREE public events. With a jam-packed program of old favourites and first-time additions, 2009 will be no exception. Don t miss the colour and movement of the Moomba Parade, the madness of the Birdman Rally, the excitement of the nightly Fireshow on the Yarra, or the thrills of the Moomba Carnival. This year Moomba will again make a splash into Docklands with a day of watersports demonstrations, entertainment and music. Other favourites will also be back including the world renowned Moomba Masters International Waterskiing, Active Melbourne an interactive sporting and come-and-try activities precinct for the whole family, Dripple Drop a new and uniquely interactive theatre show especially for children,...

18 March 2009 until 29 March 2009

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

It s a queer, queer, queer, queer world and Melbourne will be its epicentre from March 18 to 29 when the 19th Melbourne Queer Film Festival takes over the town. Over 12 days an estimated 25,000 film lovers will watch over 140 gender bending films from around the world. The Festival will present a strong program of over 40 features, over 30 documentaries and 70+ short films selected by Festival Director Lisa Daniel and her trusty Selection Panel, who over the last 11 years have built the festival into one of the top five Gay and Lesbian film festivals in the world. Highlights for the 2009 festival include Affinity, a sumptuous period piece, based on Sarah Waters 1999 novel of the same name.

23 March 2009

Opera in the Market

Opera in the Market returns for its 9th year in support of cancer research, when 'K' Shed is magically transformed into Australia's most unique opera house. Featuring: The 55 piece Opera in the Market orchestra, Conductor Benjamin Northey, special guests Soprano (TBA) Roy Alexander Best, 150 Voice Opera in the Market Chorus, pre concert food and wine stalls.

26 March 2009 until 29 March 2009

2009 FORMULA 1(TM) ING Australian Grand Prix

The 2009 FORMULA 1 ING Australian Grand Prix is the country s premier sporting event and offers an action-packed extravaganza of on-track and off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Besides a stellar line-up of elite motor racing, a host of other offerings will keep you entertained throughout the day. Set in the stunning surrounds of picturesque Albert Park and offering striking views of Melbourne s skyline, the 2009 FORMULA 1 ING Australian Grand Prix will be a feast for the senses. If you ve never witnessed the sensation of the world s fastest men racing before your very eyes at speeds of more than 300 km/h, make 2009 the year to do it.

27 March 2009 until 28 March 2009

National Careers & Employment Expo

The National Careers & Employment Expo is Australia's largest careers and employment event bringing together organisations from the corporate world, government, industry sectors, education providers, non-profit groups all under one roof. The National Careers & Employment Expo provides jobseekers, graduates, school leavers, skilled and mature age workers with the unique opportunity to get their careers on track and best of all it's FREE! When you're thinking about your career- Be Seen. Be Heard. Be There.

29 March 2009

Neighbour Day

Neighbour Day is held on the last Sunday in March every year but you don t have to wait until then to talk to your neighbours! Now a global event with the backing of the United Nations it was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2003 to encourage us all to develop a greater sense of community caring, to look after the vulnerable and isolated especially those who live alone. Whether you live in the city, in a town or on a farm anyone can participate. There are no organising committees to join, no registration processes and as everyone is a neighbour - it is free! Unlike other awareness days you don t make a donation, buy a badge or a ribbon or wear a silly hat.

01 April 2009 until 26 April 2009

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Laugh 'til it hurts with the world's premier funny people in Melbourne. Laughter takes over the city as the best international and local comedians descend on Melbourne every year. More than 200 different shows and over 2,200 performances tickle the funny bones of almost 400,000 comedy lovers in venues all across the city. Along with Montreal and Edinburgh, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the world's largest comedy festivals. Featuring a high profile line up of stand-up, cabaret theatre, visual art exhibitions, a comedy film festival and free performances along with many other events, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is bound to have you in stitches.

04 April 2009 until 13 December 2009

Opera Australia - Season 2009

Opera Australia 2009: The Power of the Voice Celebrate the power of the voice through the sounds, sights and sensations of opera. Seven different productions come to the stage in Melbourne in 2009, ranging from the sparkling wit of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte in a new production directed by Jim Sharman, the grandeur of Verdi's Aida, directed by Graeme Murphy, to the gripping drama of A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Yvonne Kenny. All seven productions are new, and all of them are brought to the stage brilliantly by Opera Australia's ensemble of singers, dancers, actors, costumiers, wigmakers, designers, painters, technicians, directors and orchestral musicians.

10 May 2009

Mothers Day Classic

The Mothers Day Classic is a run/walk for breast cancer research. All proceeds from the event go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Since the event s inception in 1998, over $3 million has been raised for the NBCF. Last year, over 50,000 participated in the event nationally with a record 21,600 participating in Melbourne alone. Participants can dedicate their run or walk to a family member or friend touched by breast cancer by wearing a tribute placard. There will be plenty of activities for everyone including children s face painting, jumping castles, warm-up aerobics and massage.

11 May 2009 until 17 May 2009

Law Week

Law Week is coordinated by Victoria Law Foundation and the Law Institute of Victoria and supported by the City of Melbourne. Law Week is held in the 3rd week of May each year to promote greater understanding of the law within the community. Law Week offers a range of FREE events to interest everyone from Melbourne to the bush. In 2009 Law Week takes on the theme of 'Law at Work', focussing on the many roles of people, and workplaces in the law, as well as all the other regular events which help us understand how the law works in everyday life!

16 May 2009 until 17 May 2009

Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival

Proudly presented by Fo Guang Shan Melbourne (FGS) and Buddha s Light International Victoria (BLIA VIC), Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival is a truly unique annual event which celebrates Melbourne s diverse multicultural society. Running over two days, the Buddha s Day and Multicultural Festival begins in the heart of Melbourne, at Federation Square. The Festival commemorates the birth of the Buddha, one of the most significant days of the Buddhist calendar, and highlights and promotes cooperation, community understanding and harmony in our inclusive and culturally diverse community.

27 May 2009

International Tap Dancing Day

In celebration of International Tap Dancing Day, more than 200 of Melbourne s zaniest tap dancers from Glamour Puss Studios & Miss Lou Lou s will take part in the March O Glamour to tap their way down St Kilda Rd and along the Yarra to Southgate. Beginning at the State Theatre at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday 27 May, the tappers will stop momentarily for a glamorous photo opportunity by the Yarra River, before continuing to their final destination the stage at Queensbridge Square. Adorned with feathered headdresses and a variety of wigs and costumes - this spectacle will culminate in a free one-hour performance at Queensbridge Square starting at noon.

03 June 2009 until 08 June 2009

Little Big Shots

Get square eyes with films for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, to amaze and delight kids. Kids of all ages flock to Melbourne's International Kids Film Festival, Little Big Shots, to laugh, whoop, think and create. Little Big Shots showcases the best in filmmaking for children and by children from Melbourne, Australia and around the world. Held over three school days and the Queen's Birthday long weekend, it s perfect for kids aged 2 to 18. Little Big Shots is an inspiring, meaningful and fun-filled festival of the best in Australian and international children s features, shorts, animations, documentaries and, amazingly, child-produced films.

31 July 2009 until 01 August 2009

Beautiful Woman

Beautiful Woman exists to Impact, Inspire and equip women of varying ages, cultures and backgrounds to be all they can be. Beautiful Woman reaches thousands of women across our state, our nation and now New Zealand with a message of hope and inspiration. A beautiful women event is a special occasion like no other; a time of inspiration, fun and empowerment .These events aim to motivate, educate and support women individually as a group.

15 August 2009 until 16 August 2009

Melbourne Specialist Cheese Show

Visitors are encouraged to roam the room to find their favourite curds and whey amongst the soft oozing camemberts, creamy blues and crumbling cheddars. Specialist cheeses on show will include varieties produced from cow, sheep, buffalo and goat milk, coming from prime cheesemaking regions across the country and includes producers from Yarra Valley Dairy, Shaw River Dairy, Boosey Creek Cheese Company and Hunter Belle. Cheese enthusiaits wanting to braoden their knowledge have a rare opportunity to meet with 30 of Australia's dedicated specialist cheesemakers who devote their time and energy into creating world class cheese and will be on hand at the show to guide you through your tastings as well as answer those tricky cheese questions.

21 August 2009 until 30 August 2009

Melbourne Writers Festival

Ten days of chat, banter and provocation with the world's top writers, the Melbourne Writers Festival is where the ideas come alive and words are made flesh. whether you want to take flights of fancy or be bought down to earth, there's bound to be session or two in the more than 250 events that you will want to hear. Check out our festival marquee, where you can buy your books, have your favorite author sign them and stay on for music, debates and fun and games. The Age Melbourne Writers Festival: 21 August to 31 August 2008 at Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 For more in formation and full event program please visit our website.

04 September 2009 until 26 September 2009

Australian Football League Finals Series

Don t miss the spectacular crescendo of 22 weeks of fantastic competition in the 2009 AFL Finals Series. From March to September Australian Rules Football (AFL) teams fight it out to make the top eight and qualify for the final series. This titanic contest is between two teams with one emerging as the premier side for the year. Close to 95,000 fans pack the stands of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the grand final while millions watch it worldwide on cable, satellite and free to air television. The final series offers sheer atmosphere and excitement and is a truly unique Australian experience.

23 September 2009 until 11 October 2009

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe celebrates every corner and crevice of arts space in Melbourne. Made up of three major components the festival is your guide to the most cutting edge art in the city. Fringe Program - In 2008 almost 4000 artists independent artists created over 290 shows in spaces across the inner city. The range is astonishing from circus to visual arts, cabaret to dance, theatre to comedy. Many of Australia s finest talents, including Lano and Woodley, Barrie Kosky, Santo Cilauro, Rachel Berger, Rachel Griffiths, Tiddas, Patrica Piccinini, Julia Zemiro and Sammy J, have experimented with new ideas in Melbourne Fringe.

10 October 2009 until 11 October 2009

Samsung Melbourne Marathon

Melbourne Marathon attracts competitors of all shapes and sizes, old and young from all over Australia and the globe. The wide spread demographic of competitors is evidence of the popularity of social running in Australia and the world. The 2007 Event saw over 15,000 entrants, which doubled the competitor numbers from 2006!

16 October 2009 until 18 October 2009

Save Water Save Energy Expo

Victorian householders and businesses are set to be offered the keys to creating a new era of sustainability. With over 100 exhibitors and growing daily, showcasing products and services which save water, save energy, reduce waste, increase recycling or provide cleaner energy for use in the home or business. Visitors will be able to save money by comparing and buying hundreds of amazing products to cut water, energy and bills. The best eco technologies on the market will be demonstrated and experts available to answer questions. Practical free seminars on how to positively impact the planet will also run continuously over the three days.

18 October 2009

Aviva Investors Around the Bay in a Day

Aviva Investors Around the Bay in a Day is Australia's premier mass participation bike ride. Leading into it s seventeenth year, the event is experiencing significant growth, with over 16,300 riders participating in 2008. With a final figure yet to be finalised, it is anticipated that these riders will raise a record tally for the official charity partner, The Smith Family. The event offers a choice of five ride distances: 50km, 80km School Challenge, 100km, 210km and 250km. With the exception of the 100km ride, which starts in Sorrento, all rides start and finish at the same location Alexandra Gardens in the heart of the city of Melbourne. You can also look forward to another bumper weekend of cycling activities with the Melbourne Cycling Festival.

08 November 2009

Pottery Expo @ Federation Square

The Pottery Expo project was created in 2001 by Jane Annois, an internationally exhibited Australian ceramic artist and teacher. The project aims to promote high quality innovative studio ceramics created by Australian ceramic artists, bringing these art works to the public at various venues. Expo's are held in Warrandyte, Federation Square and Gapsted. The first Pottery Expo @ Federation Square in Nov 2005 was a great success and it has now become a popular annual event. The Potter Expos are a great opportunity to meet and see the work of not only local potters but also those from around Victoria and interstate.

20 November 2009 until 22 November 2009

Australian Corporate Games

National multi-sport event for businesses and organisations. Now in its 17th year attracting more than 11,000 participants from 350 organisations over 4 days at venues in and around Melbourne. Twenty team and individual sports on the programme such as: AFL, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket 8's, Golf, Indoor Karting, Netball, Outrigger Canoeing, Poker, Running, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Touch, and Volleyball. Corporate Games is an annual multi-sport championship founded to provide every athlete of every ability the opportunity to remain active in sport.

22 November 2009

Darwin to Melbourne Thank You Camel Expedition 2008-2009

The Darwin To Melbourne "Thank You" Camel Expedition will leave on Easter Sunday 2008 from Darwin City through the Western Deserts, Northern Territory Deserts, South Australian Deserts, Country Victoria and through the City of Melbourne from Government House on the 22/11/09 to the Royal Children's Hospital, as a show of thank you to Moira Kelly and the Children First Foundation, it's associated bodies and volunteers. The expedition will end at the Children First Foundation residence in Kilmore, Victoria for the children in residence to meet the camels. The camel expedition will: * Take approximately one and a half years to complete * Cover approximately 6000 Kilometres * Trek through some of Australia's remotest deserts * Cross the continent from north to south * Find those who can say "thank you" to Moira Kelly and her...

27 November 2009 until 29 November 2009

MindBodySpirit Festival

Australia s largest celebration of alternative living, the MindBodySpirit Festivals, showcase the most comprehensive profile of alternative living options available in Australia. These fascinating festivals bring together the best in progressive therapies, spiritual and self-development groups and ancient practices. Promoting healthy living in the total sense, the MindBodySpirit Festivals provide an excellent opportunity to experience a wide array of enlightening lectures and workshops, live performances, hundreds of natural products and services to see, try and buy and much more. This year s renowned lecture and workshop program will boast several internationally recognised guest speakers who will cover a variety of fascinating topics.

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