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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:

05 January 2008 until 03 January 2009

Book Market at Fed Square

Books at Fed Square. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of literature at Melbourne's only dedicated book market - Books at Fed Square is held every Saturday and the third Sunday of every month, under cover in the stunning glass Atrium at Federation Square. With over 5,000 books to browse through, you're sure to find something of interest and fascination. Take the time to talk to the many booksellers who are more than happy to offer suggestions, advice and recommended reading in the fields of literature, fiction, history, art and children's books to name but a few. Find that elusive book you've always wanted to read, learn about the authors or purchase the perfect gift - a book.

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.

27 January 2008 until 30 November 2008

Car Club Showcase at Fed Square

This exciting new showcase series features a different Car Club every month. Against the stunning backdrop of Federation Square, the Showcase let the most ardent car enthusiast and general public alike wander through an amazing array of classic, modern and vintage cars. It is a wonderful chance to see these cars up close and meet their proud owners. WHEN: Last Sunday of every month TIME: 11am to 2:30pm WHERE: Atrium at Federation Square 2008 CAR SHOWCASE PROGRAM January (27th) MR2 Owners Club of Australia (VIC branch) Inc. February (24th) Ford customline, mainline & rod club of Victoria.

06 February 2008 until 04 December 2008

Victorian Wine Regions Showcase Series at Fed Square

Federation Square - Victorian Wine Regions Showcase Series Explore one of Victoria's different Wine Regions every month - In the heart of the city. The Showcase Series lets you taste the State's leading wines, Meet the Winemakers, Learn about the Wines, and Judge the "People's Choice" for the Best Wines - All from the Victorian Wine Precinct. Where - The Atrium at Federation Square When - 1st Wednesday & Thursday every month Time - Wednesday & Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Cost - Regional Round Tasting Ticket is $18 (+ $2 deposit) or $13 with discounted entry flyer, available at our website.

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.

09 September 2008 until 13 December 2008

Opera Australia - Season 2008

Opera - Life Amplified This year Opera Australia presents much-loved classics, new artists, new productions and the best of this uplifting art form. The 2008 season promises love, magic, mystery and danger. There are soaring arias, heart-breaking duets and riotous choruses. There is great opera for everyone. Madama Butterfly Puccini Evenings at 7.30pm: November 11,15, 19, 26 December 4, 6, 9, 13 Matinees at 1pm November 22, 29 Otello Verdi Evenings at 7.30pm: November 18, 22, 25, 28 December 3, 11 Matinee at 1pm: December 6 Orlando Handel NEW PRODUCTION PLEASE NOTE EARLY START TIME Evenings at 7pm: November 27, 29 December 2, 10 Matinee at 12.

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.

26 October 2008 until 29 November 2008

a walk of art...Celebrates Victorian Womens Vote 1908-2008

WOMEN TO UNITE & CELEBRATE IMPORTANT MILESTONE IN HISTORY!!!! FEDERATION SQUARE - SUNDAY 26th OCTOBER - 11.00AM FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - ALL WELCOME Join the 100 year celebration & anniversary of Victorian Women gaining the right to Vote 1908 2008 and pay homage to our suffragette sisters who sacrificed to give women a voice. a walk of art ...& Art Exhibition" will acknowledge women s achievement and will inspire women to reach for their goals through the use of art (Visual & Performance). We call on all women, artists, families, community groups & cultural/ethnic groups of Victoria to join the walk from Federation Square, via Parliament to the Queen Victoria Women s Centre to take part in this historically important milestone for women.

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.

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.

11 November 2008 until 07 December 2008

Queen Victoria Market - 130th Birthday!

Queen Victoria Market is celebrating its 130 year history with a free photographic exhibition showcasing images depicting Market life in 1956. Opening November 10, the Queen Victoria Market 1956 series was taken during a number of dawn visits to the Market by renowned photographer, Jeff Carter. The exhibition captures the lives of ordinary people with frank interest and affection. Queen Victoria Market CEO, Jennifer Hibbs said the Queen Victoria Market Series 1956 holds significant personal importance to a number of traders at the Market whose family are shown as subjects in the images.

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.

21 November 2008 until 23 November 2008

Australian Corporate Games

National multi-sport event for businesses and organisations. Now in its 16th year attracting more than 9,000 participants from 300 organisations over 4 days at venues in and around Melbourne. Twenty team and individual sports on the programme such as: AFL, badminton, basketball, cricket, cycling, 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.

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.

27 November 2008 until 30 November 2008

2008 Masters

Watch as the world s best golfers battle it out for the coveted Masters Gold Jacket. The 2008 Masters promises to be a showcase of incredible golf that you won t want to miss. Watch previous Australian Masters battle it out against this year's crop of talented young apprentices, in a fight to win the distinguished title. The tournament s coveted Gold Jacket and Waterford Trophy remain one of Australia's most sought after prizes. Not only is this reflected by the world class field the event attracts, but by the ongoing public interest in the event. Entertain valued clients in the Champions Club marquee or your own exclusive marquee, overlooking the 18th green, and watch the drama unfold from your private balcony.

29 November 2008

Head of the Yarra Rowing Regatta

Head of the Yarra is a time trial race for eight-oared crews from Princes Bridge in the City to Hawthorn Rowing Club. There are 18 categories ranging from School to Masters crews for men and women. 3000 spectators follow 170 crews along the course and gather at Hawthorn for the finish and presentations.

29 November 2008

Sunwrae

Sunwrae graces The Famous Spiegeltent stage once again, delighting your ears with Rae Howell's rambunctious rhythms and magical melodies... With an unrivalled sense of lyricism and radiance, the Sunwrae String Quintet perform works from their forthcoming album 'Autumn Never Fall', featuring Howell's stunning grand piano and string quartet arrangements. Performing at 2pm at the Spiegeltent, tickets are $25/$22 Spellbinding" (Music Network, 2008)

01 December 2008 until 07 December 2008

Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup

The Homeless World Cup is a world-class, annual international football tournament, uniting teams of people who are homeless and excluded from society to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country and change their lives forever. From 1-7 December, Federation Sqaure and Birrarung Marr will come alive with the grit, spirit and glory of the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup. Over 500 players from 56 nations will come together with one goal - to end homeless and poverty worldwide. Now in its sixth year, the Homeless World Cup has triggered and supports grass-roots football projects in over 60 nations working with 30,000 players who are homeless and excluded every year.

08 December 2008 until 14 December 2008

Tattersall?s IDSF World Latin Championship

It s sexy, colourful and vibrant. Melbourne will be sizzling when the World s best Latin competitors come to Melbourne in December. The IDSF World Latin Championship is the most prestigious dance competition in the world with an estimated 220 competitors from more than 60 countries expected to make their way to Melbourne to compete. The Tattersall s IDSF World Latin Championship Melbourne will be part of a Festival of Dance , including; * The highly acclaimed Australian DanceSport Championship, * An international adjudicator s congress, * Lecture series Pure Gold , * Junior development program, * Official launch * Charity Gala Dinner in aid of the Alfred Hospital. Please visit our website for the full programme and all the up to date information.

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.

24 December 2008

Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight

You are invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas with song at the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight. This year the iconic event turns 71 and it is expected to be as vibrant and magical as ever. Held in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the night will feature an array of contemporary and traditional performers that is sure to delight and entertain the whole family. All proceeds raised from the event go towards children who are blind or have low vision. Tickets go on sale November 2008 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. On Tuesday the 23rd of December 2008 you can experience much of the fun and splendour of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight Rehersal at a significantly reduced rate.

26 December 2008 until 30 December 2008

3 MOBILE Boxing Day Test

The traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the most anticipated cricket match each year in world cricket and there will be no love lost when South Africa travel to Australia in the 2008/09 summer to take on Ricky Ponting s new look Australian team. The last time the Proteas played Australia in Melbourne 72,000 spectators were on hand for Day 1 to see the fiery clash and another big crowd is expected to be on hand for one of Melbourne s major annual sporting events. As well as the action on the arena there will be plenty of activities in and around the MCG. The Outfield precinct will provided interactive cricket displays for families in Yarra Park, Federation Square again hosts a live site including all the action on the big screen.

27 December 2008 until 31 December 2008

Red Cross Murray Marathon

The Red Cross Murray Marathon: Everyone can do it, you'll never forget it. Covering a distance of 404 kilometres in five days, the event takes paddlers from Yarrawonga through to Swan Hill, in the heart of Victoria, Australia. Wholly owned and organised by Australian Red Cross, funds raised during the marathon are channelled back into the provision of vital community and emergency services provided by Australian Red Cross, including Patient Transport, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Services and Emergency First Aid, Registration and Catering. The Murray Marathon is your chance to raise funds for the world s largest humanitarian organisation in a unique and enjoyable way. Prepare yourself for five days of outdoor adventure, stories and memories. For more information email us or visit the website.

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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.

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.

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.

16 July 2009 until 26 July 2009

Melbourne International Design Festival

The fifth annual Melbourne Design Festival will take place from 16 - 26 July, 2009 at Federation Square and venues across Melbourne. Presented by the National Design Centre. The Melbourne International Design Festival includes around 50 mainly free events developed by designers for the general community to celebrate design and promote the further understanding of design across all its disciplines. Events include exhibitions, forums, design shows, workshops, a design market, competitions, installations amongst others during the 10 days of the Festival. This year, the 2008 MIDF attracted over 200,000 people to Federation Square, with more than 16,000 attending the biannual Melbourne Design Market.

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.

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.

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...

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