Melbourne Events Listings

'Split Personalities' - Duo Exhibition - Nicole Tattersall and Megan Dell

Currently they are in the process of creating a selection of pieces in a variety of mediums and methods from stencilling to illustrations and installations to mixed media. With a emphasis on using recycled materials as a base in which they are working upon, their works reflect an inspiration of one man's trash is another man's treasure, in this case women's treasure. Both of them vary in styles and mediums in our own works, with swapping between different applications of creativity and contexts, which in turn are our own creative 'Split Personalities'. For both artists this is the largest showcase of our works in one space that we are preparing for to date. Recently Megan has exhibited in New Collections by Freshly Baked Gallery, Spin That Thing at Famous Gallery, the Postcard Show at the Linden Gallery and shown in Happenstance Magazine. For 'Split Personalities' her works will reflect her strong use of recycled materials and finding beauty in unlikely places. In relation to Nicole's own art she was published in Curvy 6 and with works in both the Sydney and Melbourne exhibitions. More recently she's exhibited in 'Petits Travaux' at Retrospect Galleries and Leeloo's 'Once Upon' at aMBUSH. Artist Talk: As part of the Creative Womens Circle, Megan and Nicole will be doing an artist talk on Saturday 20 February from 10am - 12noon. We will discuss how we came together for 'Split Personalities', about our works, the creative process and how we put together such an exhibition. This is for women only and an RSVP is required.

2010 Chinese Lunar New Year Buddhist Blessing Ceremony

The air crackles with red firecrackers, the clanging of cymbals and the rhythmic bass beating of drums. The smell of gunpowder hangs in the air as the rainbow colours and fluid dance of the traditional Chinese Lion weaves through the crowds. Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Melbourne have begun; a vibrant yearly event full of ancient tradition, culture and excitement. Welcome the Year of the Tiger! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Fo Guang Shan Melbourne (Buddha's Light Mountain), one of Victoria's largest Buddhist Temples, invites all to experience a fundamental aspect of Lunar New Year traditions - the Chinese Lunar New Year Buddhist Blessing Ceremony on Chinese New Year's Eve. It is a unique opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the past year of the Ox, to wish peace and wellbeing for all in the New Year to come and to welcome in the auspicious Year of the Tiger. The traditional Buddhist Blessing Ceremony commences in the heart of Chinatown on New Year's Eve at 10.30pm, with special guest, Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Cr Gary Singer. It will be held at a special visiting shrine on the site of the Chinatown Carpark, 132-136 Little Bourke Street (between Russell and Exhibition streets). The traditional Lunar New Year Blessing ceremony will consist of ceremonial chanting by Venerables from Fo Guang Shan Melbourne; the First Light Offering and First Incense Lighting of the New Year. In conjunction with this special event, Fo Guang Shan Melbourne will hold Lunar New Year ceremonies throughout various locations in Melbourne's suburbs

2010 FORMULA 1(TM) Australian Grand Prix

The 2010 FORMULA 1(tm) 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 2010 FORMULA 1(tm) 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 2010 the year to do it. Nothing compares to the adrenalin-charged action of Formula One. F1 racing is synonymous with glamour, sophistication, cutting-edge technology and meticulous teamwork, all combining to present the perfect day out for you and your friends. And don't forget that the Grand Prix is so much more than the world's fastest cars. An array of first-class support categories and a carnival of off-track entertainment come together to give you a day you'll never forget.

2010 Next Wave Festival

Next Wave this year presents its 12th biennial festival, the 2010 Next Wave Festival. Since 1985 Next Wave has been dedicated to developing and presenting innovative work by Australia's most interesting young artists. From the 13th to the 30th of May this year Next Wave will showcase almost 60 new art projects in and around central Melbourne, at some of this city's premium venues. The 2010 Next Wave Festival will feature new work across all art form areas including visual arts, performance, dance, new media, literature, hybrid projects and beyond, pushing the boundaries of traditional media and encouraging connections between diverse art forms and disciplines. Next Wave artists, all under 30 years of age, are encouraged to undertake ambitious new projects, to experiment and engage with new ideas, and develop new skills and networks. Next Wave is also dedicated to exploring different contexts for contemporary arts practice, activating unconventional spaces for exchange between artists and audiences.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Stories that transport you, ideas that transform you. Immerse yourself in the world of film, television and digital culture at ACMI in our stunning new free exhibition: Screen Worlds. As the home of Melbourne's best and most popular film festivals, great Australian and international cinema and specialist programs for seniors, kids and lovers of cult classics, ACMI presents an unparalleled annual calendar. Venture into the world's largest screen gallery to discover inspirational exhibitions all year round, watch quality films in our state-of-the-art cinemas or take part in a lively discussion with TV and film personalities at one of our many screen culture events. Visit the ACMI Store, the ultimate shop for film buffs and relax in our cafe/bar ACMI Lounge overlooking Federation Square.

Australian Corporate Games

National multi-sport event for businesses and organisations. Now in its 18th year attracting 10,000 participants from 300 organisations over three 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. * Australia's largest corporate multi-sport festival * Created to encourage companies' to support employees' pursuit of health and fitness * Builds team spirit, employee unity and pride * An ideal environment to meet and interact with the people in this key market segment * Open to all businesses, institutions and organisations, large and small * Wide community appeal with teams including employees, colleagues, clients, family and friends * Open to all ages and levels of ability, no qualifying standards

Australian Football League Finals Series

Don't miss the spectacular crescendo of 22 weeks of fantastic competition in the 2010 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.

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.

Bellarine Beach Party

Experience the live music, marine experiences, winery cellar doors and local produce of the Bellarine Peninsula at the Bellarine Beach Party, a special free event at Federation Square on February 28. The Bellarine is a scenic bayside region nestled around Port Phillip Bay including Barwon Heads, Portarlington and the historic town of Queenscliff. Normally an hour's drive from Melbourne, for one day only you can discover at Federation Square why this stunning region one of Victoria's most beloved holiday destinations. Highlights include: Blues Train Live music performances (11am - 4pm) - enjoy live music from Jimi Hocking and Mojo Webb, two regular performers from the legendary Blues Train in Queenscliff. Running between the months of August and May, the Blues Train offers a night of dinner and entertainment aboard an authentic steam train. Port Phillip Bay on Display - View marine creatures and environments in the special interactive exhibit from the Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre and find out about diving, snorkelling, scenic touring, fishing, swimming with dolphins or Australian fur seals. Savour the flavours of the Bellarine Taste Trail - the region's new self guided gourmet trail including: Seven 'cellar doors' - Enjoy free wine tasting of the region's distinct cool climate wines from award winning boutique wineries. Wineries on site will include Leura Park Estate, Bellarine Estate and Oakdene Vineyards, and if a wine takes your fancy you can buy a bottle to take home. Beer Tasting - free beer tasting from Bellarine Brewing Company. Try the Queenscliff Ale or the Mussel Stout, their infamous stout brewed with Portarlington's Australian Blue Mussels. Farmgates come to you - Sample the wares from Lighthouse Olive Grove, Mason's Creek Olive Grove and Tuckerberry Hill Blueberry Farm.

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. The Festival incorporates the traditions of Buddhist ceremony including the 'Bathing of the Buddha', daily Dharma ceremonies, the Wishing Bell and traditional incense offerings; a vegetarian culinary tour of Asia along the River Terrace and cooking demonstrations; cultural dance and performances from around the globe; cultural demonstrations in BMW Edge; music; art and craft, community service groups providing information and assistance; and special activities and programs for children at ArtPlay. A festival for the mind, body and spirit. The 2009 Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Melbourne, Federation Square and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.

Burnt Memory

Following a highly successful show in London last year, one of our best photographers, Lisa Tomasetti, will present in Australia her large-scale portraits in an exhibition entitled Burnt Memory at Gallery 101, Melbourne opening March 17. Shot in collaboration with Oscar-nominated cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (Atonement, The Hours, Nowhere Boy), Tomasetti's latest work is influenced by the Renaissance artists Caravaggio and Vermeer: dramatically lit with rich colours and a painterly quality. The subjects are all women or children and represent the continuation of Tomasetti's interest in exploring themes of childhood and how life experiences are 'written' on our skin. "This work is concerned with memory and innocence and how we can often recreate rather than recall our childhood," says Tomasetti. Tomasetti also references the Old Master paintings in her compositions, whilst replacing the traditional 'white middle-class sitter' of previous centuries with women and children from different cultures. She comments, "I wanted from my sitters a very still and haunting quality that would evoke issues of displacement and memory.

Car Club Showcase at Fed Square

See your favourite cars up close and meet the proud owners at the Fed Square Car Club Showcase. On the last Sunday of every month car aficionados transform the Flinders St frontage of Federation Square into the most glamorous carpark in town. Classic cars one month, vintage the next and modern sports cars another. All lovingly restored and cared for. The Showcase is proudly supported by Shannons. WHEN: Last Sunday of every month TIME: 11am to 2:30pm WHERE: Flinders St, Federation Square 2010 CAR SHOWCASE PROGRAM January (31st) Sunbeam Car Club February (28th) Karmann Ghia Owners Club March (28th) Confederation of Australian Motorsport Ltd April (25th) Veteran Car Club of Australia May (30th) Jaguar Car Club Victoria June (27th) Vintage Drivers Club July (25th) Morris Car Club August (29th) Maxda MX5 Club September (26th) Mercedes Benz Club of Victoria October (31st) Porsche November (28th) Victorian Mini Club Inc December series is not running this month

Clean Up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia's 2010 campaign is now well underway and we are hoping to make it the biggest community event to date! Every year hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and clean up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day. 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and we hope to encourage and inspire thousands of Australians to take to their local park, beach, bushland and streets and really help make a difference. Clean Up Australia remains Australia's largest community event, it is a fun and easy event that anyone and everyone can get involved in. Individuals and local groups can either organise a clean up site or volunteer to join an existing site. Clean Up Australia has made a huge difference since the first event in 1990. Just last year we picked up 2 million pieces of rubbish. That's pretty amazing and we want to say 'thank you'. What's even more amazing is if each and every Australian picks up JUST 1 piece of rubbish, we'll pick up 10 times more than last year. That's around 20 million pieces of rubbish. So for our 20th Anniversary, we're asking people to make this the best Clean Up Australia Day ever - by picking up JUST 1 piece of rubbish. Together we can make a difference.

Comedy@Spleen

Every Monday, Comedy@Spleen is the city's FREE weekly comedy hotspot, with a packed room every week! It's every Monday night starting at 8.30pm. With drop-in guests like Glenn Robbins, Jeff Stilson, Elliot Goblet, Lehmo, Mike Wilmot, Lawrence Mooney, Yon from Tripod, Fiona O'Loghlin, Dave Callan and Charlie Pickering, you'll never know which special guest you're going to get! And this is as well as all the hottest young acts in Melbourne that'll be household names tomorrow! And it's FREE! Come down to the hottest new comedy room in town!

Craft Cubed Festival

Presented by Craft Victoria the annual Craft Cubed festival promotes experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design. It will provide a platform for conversation and exchange across all spectrums of the craft and design communities. A key feature of the event is the thematic linking of current craft trends among local, national and international practitioners. More information coming in 2010.

Craft Victoria

Housing 3 gallery spaces and a retail outlet, it s the very best place to see and buy handmade, local craft and design product. The gallery space exhibits an ever changing selection of cutting edge, experimental work from local, national and international practitioners. LEARN: Each year Craft Victoria presents a series of public programs and events to inspire, promote and educate, including the Craft and Design as a career seminar; the annual Professional Members exhibition; the monthly emerging designers market Craft Hatch; plus a range of workshops and artists talks. EXPERIENCE: Craft Cubed is the new annual Craft Victoria Festival held in August each year. The festival brings you the best in experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design. Current craft trends are explored among local, national and international practitioners. BUY: Visit Craft Victoria s shop Counter to see and buy the very best Australian contemporary craft and design: limited edition and one-off homewares, jewellery, objects and accessories. Services include corporate gifts, a wedding registry, commissions and design consultations. SEE: The Craft Victoria exhibition program promotes experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design. Craft Victoria showcases work by local and international artists and aims to stimulate critical debate. JOIN: Craft Victoria membership offers a variety of professional development services and industry discounts for both craft practitioners and craft lovers. You can also subscribe to our free monthly email newsletter, Craft Almanac. Join or subscribe online at www.craftvic.asn.au.

Experimenta Utopia Now: International Biennial of Media Art

Ominous to optimistic. Innovative and interactive. Experimenta Utopia Now International Biennial of Media Art chases the dream of a perfect world. Daring and double daring you to take on the fate of the world, Experimenta Utopia Now 2010 reveals the flaws in our drive to engineer a perfect world. Pull up your leg warmers and bust a move with our interactive dance party in a box; become a sticky shadow magnet and lead a chorus of interactive singing plants; take sides as Australian and international artists unite and fall out over the future survival of the planet. Showcasing more than 25 works from countries including Australia, Japan, Austria, India, Germany, Canada, France, and the UK - Experimenta Utopia Now critiques the scope for happiness on earth as we know it, pokes fun at social and physical boundaries and questions the human race's ability to preserve itself. Experimenta Utopia Now promises capital F fun with some capital A art. Irrepressible works include the funkadelic International Dance Party, a complete party in a box which transforms from humble transport crate into a powerful party machine that increases its frantic output the harder and faster you dance; Akousmaflore, a hanging garden composed of living musical plants that react to human gesture and gentle contact; Shadow 3, an interactive installation where the by-products of our consumerist society fall from the sky like rain, inundating your shadow with a deluge of debris; and You Were in my Dream, an off-the-wall 'choose your own adventure' dreamscape where interacting with familiar fairytale characters draws you into an enchanted fractured forest. Adding to the spectacle, renowned Japanese/American artist, Momoyo Torimitsu performs with her life-size robotic businessman 'Miyata Jiro'. Experimenta is Australia's leading organisation dedicated to commissioning, exhibiting and promoting the most advanced media and technology based art.

FAME - The Musical

Seen by over 10 million people worldwide! Directed and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance's Kelley Abbey, FAME - The Musical is the story of the kids from New York's High School of the Performing Arts who inspired a generation. A gritty urban drama awash with passion, FAME - The Musical takes the audience to the pinnacle of desire and revives memories of youth love energy and risk. Meet the class of 2010 in this new multi-million dollar production featuring some of the most dynamic choreography you'll ever see in the theatre. The Australian premiere of FAME - The Musical opens in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre from 15 April 2010. This is a strictly limited 8 week season so don't miss out.

FCA Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival

The Melbourne FCA 2010 - Year of the Tiger - Chinese New Year Festival will feature traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities, festivities, dances, Chinese opera and singing, karaoke competition, numerous stalls of culinary delights, arts and crafts, Chinese chess competitions, lion dances, dragon parades, calligraphy and children's events. This festival is open to all, young and old and its aim is to share the Chinese Cultural heritage of Melbourne's Chinese community. In recent years the festival has been one of Melbourne's most celebrated festivals and is great for the whole family. The 2010 Festival will begin on Chinese New Year's Eve on Sunday 14th February at 10:00am and run through the night until 8:00pm. The Premier of Victoria and the Lord Mayor of Melbourne will officially launch the Festival. There will be the lighting of strings of firecrackers, to usher in the New Year of the Tiger and chase away the bad spirits of the old year. In line with Chinese tradition, there will be numerous displays of lions dances punctuated by beating drums and fire-crackers. During the day, the stages will showcase many cultural performances by Melbourne's great multicultural local communities and visiting Performance Arts Group from China. On Sunday the 14th February 2010, we will celebrate the actual Chinese New Year day, and hope for new fortunes and prosperity. The Millennium Dragon will be awakened to parade through the streets of Melbourne's Chinatown. Touching the Dragon will bring great luck and fortune. The Chinese Lions will be out in force and Chinatown will be abuzz with drums, firecrackers, music, singing, food and families celebrating the Year of the Tiger. Road closure details can be found on the City of Melbourne website.

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.

Flinders Lane Gallery

The gallery has a number of different exhibitions coming up this year including: * Desert Rhythms January 19 - February 20 * View From Here V February 23 - March 13 * Fresh March 16 - April 10 Flinders Lane Gallery is one of Australia's leading commercial galleries. Located in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct, the gallery exhibits a select group of Contemporary and Aboriginal artists focusing on quality, diversity, and vitality. The gallery has exhibited Indigenous art since its inception in 1989. Director Claire Harris is committed to promoting the work of Australian Contemporary and Indigenous artists, and exhibits a range of museum quality artworks. Aboriginal works from the famous Papunya and Utopia regions are of particular specialty. Such master painters as Emily Kame Kngwarreye and the late Minnie Pwerle exhibited at Flinders Lane Gallery and are represented in national and international private and public collections. With a lineage of 40,000 years, contemporary Aboriginal artists have generated a renaissance of visual art by translating traditional symbolism into strikingly modern images. The art of Aboriginal Australia is now regarded as a unique worldwide contemporary art movement. Flinders Lane Gallery is a member of Art Trade, a national organization committed to ethical conduct within the field of Indigenous art and is proud to have longstanding relationships with the communities represented. Exhibiting this work within the context of the contemporary international art market and with respect for its complex spiritual and cultural traditions, Flinders Lane Gallery represents some of the most renowned names from this extraordinary art movement. Please visit our website for more information.

Fracture Gallery at Fed Square

Accessible all year round, this unique exhibition space consists of twin parallel glass walls extending the full length of the Atrium, complimented by fractured glass shards and a web of cross bars. Curated by RMIT Gallery, the Fracture Gallery showcases the work of new and established local and international artists from around the globe. Fracture Gallery 2010 Program Details coming soon...

Go The Tan

'Go the Tan' is Melbourne's Official Tan time trials. Sprint, jog or walk one lap of the famous 3.8km tan track to receive your official 2010 Tan time. GO THE TAN is an event for the Friedreich Ataxia Research Association (FARA), supporting research to find a cure for Friedreich Ataxia, a fatal degenerative, neurological disease. All profits from Go the Tan 2010 support FARA and continue to support Australia's world leading research into a treatment and cure for Friedreich Ataxia.

Guildford Lane Gallery

About Guildford Lane Gallery Guildford Lane Gallery is a new contemporary art gallery housed within a century-old furniture factory in the CBD of Melbourne, Australia. The Gallery is a for-hire exhibition and performance space.Our Mission is to develop an encouraging, experimental and dynamic environment for a community that values interaction, education and diversity. Its aim is to continuously evolve and generate collaboration between the international community of visual, literary and performing arts and the public.History of the Site Guildford Lane Gallery embraces the history and character of its building and surrounds. Various clues to its previous existence as the Branchflowers Timber Furniture Factory are evident throughout the gallery along with a growing collection of items with direct links to the history of Guildford Lane. This includes a century-old sprinkler system that is still in operation today, Ted's Peanut labels, the Branchflowers sign by the Guildford Lane entrance as well as the metal working lathe and timber thicknesser on the ground floor. A non-operational turn-on-the-century hydraulic lift, solid timber columns, tongue-and-groove floors and exposed timber joists remain in their raw state for visitors to enjoy.Today the Gallery comprises 720m2 over 3 floors, dedicated to the Arts. Large timber barn doors admit access to the Ground Floor, a magnificent and versatile gallery space. On the first floor are more intimate exhibition and performance spaces, a screening area and the Open Studio. The second floor above retains the open plan of the warehouse and is host to a variety of projects including small theatre productions, lectures, workshops and forums.

HIA BuildGreen 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. Many households and businesses, want to make changes, but are not sure what steps they can take to contribute. The BuildGreen Expo will provide the forum for visitors to gather information from the experts and make informed decisions on how they can make an impact on their own environments.

Jalna Big Bay Swim

The Jalna Big Bay Swim is on again commencing at 9am. The 3.2km swim starts at Sandridge Beach Port Melbourne and finishes at Pelicans Landing, Gem Pier Williamstown. Entry forms and further information can be obtained from our website or event coordinator Mario Vella on mobile telephone number 0418 326 610, or Richard McKay on 03 9314 2611 during business hours. Supported by The Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand.

JERSEY BOYS - The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Broadway's multi award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS - The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is currently rocking the Princess Theatre, Melbourne. JERSEY BOYS is the story of how four boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. The Four Seasons burst onto the international music scene in the 1960s to become one of the biggest names in music history. Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they were thirty! JERSEY BOYS features 20 Four Seasons hit songs including "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Rag Doll", "Oh What a Night" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You". JERSEY BOYS has a staggering tally of over 17 major international awards including the 2009 Best New Musical at the recent Laurence Olivier Awards in London, four 2006 Tony Awards(R) including Best Musical. Jersey Boys has also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album and in its award winning week topped the Billboard Album charts. Don't miss your chance to see the show that "moves like a joyride in a stolen Cadillac!" - Jersey Boys! The critics rave about JERSEY BOYS, "Too good to be true!" said the New York Post, "Oh what a night" boasts The London Times, and The Chicago Tribune called it "The most exciting musical in years".

Law Week

Law Week 2010 Law Week - coordinated by Victoria Law Foundation - aims to promote access to and understanding of the law and justice system. Law Week involves over 150 organisations, who work with the Foundation to present seminars, exhibitions, lectures, Q&A sessions, court and parliament tours, and many other public events and displays designed to provide legal information at little or no cost. The week long program includes more than 200 law-based events in Melbourne and across regional Victoria. In 2010, the theme of Law Week is: Law and Justice in your community.

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 shorts, animations, documentaries and, amazingly, child-produced films. Little Big Shots features a schools program (Wednesday-Friday) and long weekend screenings. By offering six days of films by and about people whose creativity they would not normally be exposed to, the festival inspires discussion of world cultures, different languages, cultural diversity, emotional intelligence and human values.

Long Distance Vision: Three Australian Photographers

The National Gallery of Victoria will celebrate the work of Christine Godden, Max Pam and Matthew Sleeth in a new exhibition, Long Distance Vision: Three Australian Photographers opening 28 August. Long Distance Vision will include over 60 photographs from the NGV Collection exploring the concept of the tourist gaze and its relationship with the three artists. From the nineteenth century, photography has been a means by which people could discover the world, initially through personal collection and albums, and later via postcards, magazines, books and the internet.

MAMMA MIA!

Over 40 million people all around the world have had the time of their lives and fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives! This smash hit musical returns to Melbourne for a limited 15-week season. Book now by visiting our website and get ready for the hottest party in town!

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 live 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. Unlike large craft markets we have a limit of 100 stallholders to maintain the intimate, boutique feel which will complement the existing ambience of the Gardens. New stallholder enquiries are welcome. For more information please phone 9899 5979 or visit our website.

MARY POPPINS

MARY POPPINS - THE SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC MUSICAL Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take flight - as you rediscover the power of family, the joy of youth and the indelible memories that come to life at Cherry Tree Lane. Come and step into the magical world of MARY POPPINS. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia's own P.L.Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS will open at Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne in July 2010. This spectacular production includes all of the best loved songs from the film including CHIM CHIM CHER-EE, A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR, JOLLY HOLIDAY, STEP IN TIME and SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS. MARY POPPINS has dazzled millions of people around the globe and now it is your chance to experience the magic. This enchanting production lifts audiences to unparalleled heights and places the show at the top of every theatregoer's "must-see" list.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2010

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world. From 12 23 March, 2010, Melbourne and Victoria will burst with hundreds of flavoursome food and wine events. Lovers of all things food and wine can choose a long lunch, extravagant dinner, wine tasting or casual bite, among many more tempting events on the menu. Novice and discerning bon viveur alike, learn the secrets of top chefs and winemakers from around the world at MasterClass. Each year the Festival attracts experts from the globe over, including celebrity chefs and famed winemakers, growers, purveyors, authors, commentators and critics who present alongside Australia's best. With so many spectacular Melbourne Food and Wine Festival events on offer in 2010, it s easy to see why Victoria is the epicurean epicenter of Australia!

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe celebrates the fresh, the innovative and the ground-breaking in all aspects of the arts. It is the most exciting explosion of independent creativity that Melbourne sees each year. If you want to take the pulse of one of Australia's most culturally engaged cities, this is the time and place to do it. In 2009, over 4000 independent artists created over 300 shows that took over theatres, pubs, bars, galleries and public spaces across the city. The work produced is cutting-edge, professional, and always exciting, and ranges 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, Julia Zemiro and Sammy J have experimented with new ideas in Melbourne Fringe. The Festival Hub in North Melbourne presents a slice of all things Fringe within a close cluster of venues. Hub venues present work selected by the Melbourne Fringe team and is the best place to get a taster of Melbourne's thriving independent arts culture. The North Melbourne Town Hall houses the Fringe Club with a bar, free entertainment and irrepressible energy. In addition to managing the independent program, Melbourne Fringe unearths some of the most extraordinary ideas taking shape in the independent sector and develops them into the free Made by Melbourne Fringe program. In 2009, 25 years of ground-breaking design were celebrated with Fringe Furniture, the interactive artwork Circuit showcased Victoria's community of independent galleries, Reverb(1) was a dance project inspired by memories and experiences of public places, and Take Off Your Skin, a large-scale collaborative dance performance, infected Melbourne with multiplying Japanese clones. The 2010 Melbourne Fringe Festival will take place from 22 September - 10 October. Don't miss it! For more information please visit our website.

Melbourne International Animation Festival

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional local and international animation in the 10th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival! MIAF is one of the largest collections of independent animation gathered at any festival in the world, screening over 350 films in competitive, student, curated & retrospective programs. The festival aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the first time. This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of animated films - undoubtedly the most imaginative art form there is! Whether poetic, narrative driven, experimental, solely digital, comical, dramatic or inspired by the documentary form, MIAF's passion for showcasing outstanding works will culminate in a not to be missed celebration for filmmakers, lovers of animation and the general public alike. Admission is restricted to an 18+ audience, except for special sessions designed for kids & teens. Please check our website for full details. Film classification regulations in Australia require all films to either be formally classified OR restricted to an audience of 18 years of age and over. Most festivals do not have the resources to do this and it is for this reason alone that we are not able to admit any person under the age of 18 years to the main MIAF screenings.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

This coming March looks totally foolish with the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolling from the 24th of March until the 18th of April the greatest comedy caper in the Southern Hemisphere. The Comedy Festival doesn't come cheap on talent, but the tickets are. There's even an extensive free program to suit the most fiscally challenged of punters. Great value laughs are dished out by the most popular of local comics and some very special international guests - from stand-up to theatre, music, film and even visual art. This year gets off to, not one, but two bangs, starting with The Gala and then followed with more celebrations at The Opening Night Allstars Speccy Comedy Supershow. Then the party just keeps on rolling with three and a half weeks' worth of galactic-sized giggles courtesy of the funniest people in the universe. There's something to satisfy the tastes of everyone - even the stoniest faced naysayers - incorporating the likes of little tykes over the school holidays right through to the midnight schmoozers who can't get enough of a good thing.

Melbourne International Film Festival

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event with a devoted audience. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for some 17 days each winter, heavily garnished with a range of parties and special events that envelop the CBD. In addition to screening the very best in world cinema, MIFF is Australia's largest showcase of new Australian cinema and most vocal champion of both emerging and established local filmmaking talent. MIFF has a rich history, celebrating 59 years in 2010 which makes it one of the oldest film festival's in the world (one year younger than Cannes!). From its earliest days, MIFF has provided audiences with a unique window on the world and has acted as the leading intellectual and artistic catalyst in Australia's screen cultural landscape. The Festival enjoys annual admissions of 185,000, making it one of Melbourne¹s significant public events.

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

With more than 55 events over seven days and nights, this year's Festival was a true celebration of the riches of jazz. The unparalleled 2009 Melbourne International Jazz Festival included six world-premieres and ten Australian premieres with a rich program to delight everyone from dedicated jazz enthusiasts to families and first-time concertgoers. Celebrating the dynamic spirit of jazz, the Festival hosted iconic masters including Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Cecil Taylor and Joshua Redman as well as Katie Noonan, Paul Grabowsky, Kate Ceberano and many more contemporary virtuosos from Australia and beyond. There were free concerts at Federation Square, Jazz for Kids, Masterclasses, Sound Walks at the NGV, Jazz on Film at ACMI, late night jam sessions, and much much more. Please visit our website for information on the 2010 Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

It s a queer, queer, queer, queer world and Melbourne will be its epicentre from March 17 to 28 when the 20th 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 12 years have built the festival into one of the top five Gay and Lesbian film festivals in the world. As well as showcasing the best in Queer cinema, MQFF also supports emerging Australian filmmakers with a jury award for the City of Melbourne Best Australian Short Queer Film. Presented annually with a $2,000 cash prize, an Audience Choice award for Best Feature with a $5000 cash prize, an Audience Choice award for Foreign Language Film with a $5000 cash prize, an Audience Choice award for Best Australian Short Film with a $1,000 cash prize and a Selectors Choice Jury Award for Best Australian Short Queer Film with a $500 cash prize.

Melbourne Writers Festival

The Melbourne Writers Festival brings together 250 writers from overseas, nationally and locally, for a ten day feast of ideas, debate, readings, discussions and interviews. In its 25th year, the festival presents 250 unique sessions at venues in Federation Square and nearby venues, and provides an opportunity to relax and mingle with writers and other audience members in the Atrium - the festival hub.

Mothers Day Classic

The Mother s 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 $4 million has been raised for the NBCF. Last year, nearly 70,000 participated in the event nationally with a record 28,500 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.

Movie Extra Tropfest

One of Australia's iconic cultural events, Movie Extra Tropfest - the world's largest short film festival is on Sunday 21st February 2010 . This year the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI) is 'DICE'! The TSI is included in each of the films to show that the film has been made specifically for the festival. Movie Extra Tropfest returns for its 18th year on February 21st 2010 to national audiences in excess of 150,000. This years festival will be held in Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl presented by Movie Extra Tropfest and City Of Melbourne. An Australian summer is full of sun and surf, but never complete without Movie Extra Tropfest! On Sunday 21st February 2010, Australian's will once again be treated to the national screening of the world's largest short film festival. Friends, families and film buffs get set to grab your picnic rug and be part of a nationwide audience of over 150,000 who will simultaneously watch the best 16 short films from the competition, the largest and most unique premiere a film could ever have. All short films submitted must be no longer than seven minutes in length and include the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), to show the film was made specifically for Movie Extra Tropfest. The TSI for 2010 is "DICE" Movie Extra Tropfest is a full summer day of entertainment featuring live acts, a panel of celebrity judges and an awards ceremony, with simultaneous satellite screenings in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and selected regional venues. No summer diary is complete without Movie Extra Tropfest, so make note now to get there early, grab a great spot on the grass and prepare for the ultimate outdoor festival experience.

Opera in the Market

In 2010 Boston Kennedy Executive Search and Selection presents Opera in the Market. With proceeds supporting St Vincent's Hospital this will be another great performance by Australian Music Events. The magical transformation of the Queen Victoria Market into an opera house is an experience not to be missed. Australian soprano Tiffany Speight performs with exciting tenor, Rosario La Spina.

Planetshakers Conference

Planetshakers Conference is aimed at impacting and empowering people of all ages to be all they can be and to make a difference in their community. Previously a youth conference held in four states each January with 25,000 attendees, Planetshakers Conference has emerged and is now a national conference held in Melbourne, Australia. It will incorporate three separate conferences in one, an 18+ Conference, Youth Conference and Children's Conference.

Queen Victoria Market Cooking School

Celebrate the beautiful, fresh, seasonal produce of Queen Victoria Market. At the Electrolux Cooking School, chefs, cookery authors and culinary professionals from Victoria and interstate conduct cooking classes in a range of cuisines, styles and techniques. Our seasonal program includes demonstrations of seafood, cakes, desserts, and special occasion cooking. Italian, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Spanish, and Moroccan are just some of the cuisines featured in each program. The perfect gift idea for any avid foodie! Our children's cooking classes and school holiday classes are firm favourites. Classes last around 2.5 hours and take on a demonstration format. The maximum class size is 16 persons, which provides for intimate interaction with the presenting chef. Class prices include: - generous food samples as the chef cooks - a recipe kit - complimentary glass of wine - hints on where to locate particular ingredients at Queen Victoria Market

State of Design Festival

The State of Design Festival is Victoria's peak design event, held 14-25 July 2010. The Festival covers many cross-disciplinary design agendas relating to the profession of design and the marketplace that it provides to. The Festival offers both local and international conversations on design, with a focus on design from across Victoria. Through partner organisations and brand alliances, the Festival links Victorian design into the global design conversation, offering an understanding of the Victorian design context, the opportunities and the successes. Under one Festival umbrella the best local designers are honoured through the biennial Premier's Design Awards to be held again in 2010, whilst others are discovered at our trade fair, Design Made Trade. Get involved and unearth metropolitan and regional talents in our satellite program Design for Everyone, or come and listen as some of the world's most esteemed designers and design-focused business leaders share their knowledge and insight at the design and business conference Design Capital. Come and see why Victoria is Australia's centre for design excellence and Melbourne, its design capital. The State of Design Festival 2010 will again work towards shaping Australia's design future. Join in and be inspired.

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.

Suzuki Night Market

The Suzuki Night Market 2009/10 Season commences on Wednesday 25 November 2009 and runs every Wednesday until 24 February 2010. We look forward to seeing you there! Location: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Pedestrian entry from corner Queen & Therry Streets and Peel Street. Bookings: You can reserve a table in advance by calling us on 03 9320 5830. Tables seat 10 people and bookings incur a AUD25 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. Bars and Wineries Three fully licensed bars. Select from a range of Victoria's regional vineyards. Enjoy their best vintages by the glass or bottle on the night or take some home for the cellar. Free Entertainment: Two stages showcasing the best world music and live entertainment Melbourne has to offer! Shopping: Over 150 vendors offering everything from unique clothing and jewellery through to original prints and plants, promising a unusual shopping experience that will have you coming back for more. Health and Harmony: An area dedicated to mind, body and spirit - enjoy massage therapists, visit tarot and aura readers, reflexology and iridology practitioners. Regional Food Stock the pantry with a selection of Victoria's regional fare. Taste a delightful array of food to take home. Includes wonderful chutneys, mustards, olive oils, fudge and both fresh and dried fruit.

Tai Chi at Fed Square

Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation. Join expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia for a free class in The Square every Tuesday morning. Exercise your mind, body and soul in this inspiring location. Where: Main Square (The Atrium when it rains) When: Every Tuesday, 7.30am - 8.30am

Thai Culture and Food Festival

Come and join the Thai Community as they celebrate and showcase their rich and historical culture: The Festival will begin with a traditional blessing by seven monks, and an opening ceremony. Federation Square will be transformed into a haven of Thai culture with booths showcasing Thai arts and crafts, Thai tourism, Thai kick boxing and offering Thai massage and information about Thailand and its people. There will be continuous entertainment on stage with performances of Thai dance, Thai kickboxing, a Miss Thailand beauty contest and a fashion parade featuring the best in Thai designs including famous Thai silk and Thai Product stalls will sell Thai produce There will be over 30 performers direct from Thailand. The riverbank side of Fed Square will be bedecked with food tents featuring 20 of Melbourne s premier Thai restaurants serving Thai delicacies and highlighting regional food and drink specialities as well as the Singha Beer garden and music stage. The Festival attracted 45,000 people to Federation Square last year,-its a fun-filled family event and it s free! Please visit our website for further details.

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.

The Australian Chamber Orchestra - Great Romantics

Tognetti's Mozart Richard Tognetti and his impossibly precious 18th century Guarneri del Gesu violin feature in a Mozart concerto. Also, the Australian Chamber Orchestra displays the emotional range and virtuosity of its playing performing masterworks by Schubert, Haydn and Grieg. MOZART Violin Concerto No.4 SCHUBERT Quartettsatz GRIEG (arr. Tognetti) String Quartet in G minor HAYDN Symphony No.46

The Light in Winter

In 2010 Federation Square gives us another bright reason to rug up and head for the city. Directed by Robyn Archer, The Light in Winter is a light-based festival that brings together artists, designers and communities to explore their ideas of light, enlightenment and hope. The festival will include thirteen light installations created by Melbourne's multicultural communities as part of the 'Gift of Light' along with a major international commission. Come in out of the cold and enjoy the heartening glow of the Light in Winter.

Tiesto Kaleidoscope World Tour Australia 2010

Tiesto smashed Australian records with his 'Elements of Life' tour in April of 2008. For the first time in Australia, he finally presented his concert production, highlighted by his DVD releases over the years. His last tour in 2008 included concert shows in Sydney and Melbourne only, with club shows in Brisbane. Tiesto's 4th artist recording Kaleidoscope is expected to reflect the growing stature of a man who many consider to be the world's biggest DJ. Featuring Artist Collaborations with: Jonsi of Sigur Ros, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party, Nelly Furtado, Calvin Harris, Tegan & Sara, Emily Haines of Metric, Kianna of Tilly & The Wall and Australia's very own, Sneaky Sound System. This will be released on October 9 on [PIAS]/Liberator Music with the first single 'I Will Be Here' with Sneaky Sound System. The album is a bold step for Tiesto, highlighting his musical prowess and true testament to his music ability. Another classic in the making and his biggest release yet. Tiesto's career highlights to date are many but recent exploits include: a Grammy nomination, headlining both Coachella and Bonnaroo Festivals in 2008. With over 1 million Facebook friends, global brand sponsorships deals and sell-out headline shows around the globe, Tiesto is on the crest of a wave which is only set to continue. In addition to being a huge live draw (July 31st Tiesto staged his own outdoor headline show for 25,000 people in London's 'Victoria Park'), Tiesto is also one of the world's biggest names in remixing, with recent work completed for Bloc Party, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers and Calvin Harris. The forthcoming long player will cement the reputation of a truly global superstar at the prime of his career.

Together Alone: Australian and New Zealand Fashion

As close neighbours, Australia and New Zealand share common fashion ground. Opening in October, the National Gallery of Victoria will showcase eight independent fashion labels from the two countries in Together Alone: Australian and New Zealand Fashion. Featuring over 40 works from the NGV Collection and a number of key loans, this exhibition will bring together a selection of designs spanning the last decade. Together Alone will feature Australian labels Akira, MaterialByProduct, Romance Was Born and Toni Maticevski, which will be on display alongside New Zealand labels Doris de Pont, Nom*D, World and Zambesi.

Victorian Microbreweries Showcase

Meet the brewers. Enjoy their beer. The idea is simple but there's nothing 'simple' about the boutique beers featured in our regular Victorian Microbreweries Showcase. With your 'tasting ticket' you can enjoy 20 uniquely crafted beers from Melbourne and regional Victoria. What better way to celebrate the pioneering spirit of our thriving boutique brewing industry?

Victorian Opera

Victorian Opera's 2010 season is an extraordinary mix of compelling and enticing productions with four full operatic works, two concerts and two new Australian commissions. Each opera in the season deals with an aspect of woman- the woman betrayed, adored, scorned, the woman as schemer, as conqueror, the woman disconsolate and the woman as winner. For the 2010 season Victorian Opera introduces ballet star Steven Heathcote as the director of Handel's Julius Caesar, once again joins forces with Malthouse Theatre in a co-production of The Threepenny Opera, and continues to bring new and surprising work to Victorian audiences, including two brand new Australian commissions, The Parrot Factory and The Cockatoos. 2010 Season includes: - Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust - Walton/Ibert: The Bear/Angelique - Weill & Brecht: The Threepenny Opera - Britten: The Turn of the Screw - Handel: Julius Caesar - Greenbaum & Baglin: The Parrot Factory - De Jong & Carradine: The Cockatoos Subscription packages now on sale, starting at just AUD72. Visit our website for further information and to subscribe. Single tickets sales from 1 December 2009.

Victorian Wine Regions Showcase Series at Fed Square

Fed Square Wine Showcase Whether you're a wine buff or enjoy discovering new wines you can taste some of Victoria's finest drops at Federation Square. Every month our Wine Showcase features a different Victorian wine region. Rub shoulders with the winemakers, enjoy the latest offerings from their cellar door and help judge the People's Choice Award for the best wines. Where - The Atrium at Federation Square When - 1st Wednesday & Thursday every month Time - Wednesday & Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Cost - AUD25 including a regionally-matched, signature tasting from participating restaurants (+AUD2 glass deposit) 2010 PROGRAM January: No Showcase held in January February (3rd & 4th): Mornington Peninsula March (3rd & 4th): Goulburn, Upper Goulburn, Strathbogie Ranges and Nagambie Lakes April (7th & 8th): Geelong May (5th & 6th): Yarra Valley June (2nd & 3rd): Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges July (7th & 8th): North East Victoria August (4th & 5th): Fed Square Wine Awards Showcase

Viva Victoria

Help kick off Cultural Diversity Week (14-21 March 2010) at Federation Square at VIVA VICTORIA, a multicultural festival showcasing the amazing array of cultures that call Victoria home. Sample delicious foods along the River Terrace, explore the arts market in the Main Square and enjoy spectacular cultural performances across two stages. Bring the whole family and take part in the interactive art displays, children's activities and educational experiences about the many cultures that call Victoria home. In 2009, more than 40,000 people flocked to Federation Square participate in VIVA and 2010 promises to be even bigger and better. With people from 200 countries of origin, speaking 230 languages and following 120 faiths, Victoria is a truly multicultural society, and VIVA VICTORIA is the perfect way to come along and celebrate.