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19 June - 10 October 2010
European Masters: Städel Museum, 19th - 20th Century
The
National Gallery of Victoria is truly privileged to host this
exhibition, as the Städel have committed only the highlights of
its renowned collection of 19th and 20th century European art.
Alongside masterpieces by German artists are works by the
greatest French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters of the time.
Included are iconic Neo-Classical, Realist, Impressionist and
Symbolist works, through to breathtaking German Expressionist
paintings and sculpture, rarely seen in Australia.
Birdsville's
busiest week of the year occurs in September. Visitors converge
on this tiny outback town from all parts of Australia and the
World on the first Saturday in September for the Annual XXXX
Birdsville Cup Racing Carnival over two days (Friday and
Saturday). The first race meeting was held in 1882 as an event
for hack and stock horses with a few local spectators.
The carnival now includes a 12-race program and prize money in
excess of $110 000. The XXXX Birdsville Cup is a much sought
after trophy and is famous throughout the world. Crowds
of over 6000 racegoers celebrate the carnival each year enjoying
two days of quality outback racing and two great nights of live
entertainment.
Good food,
good wine, good friends - great time!
Adelaide 8 - 10 October
Brisbane 5 - 7 November 2010
Floriade
Commonwealth Park - Canberra
This year Floriade is set to rejuvenate visitors with a stunning festival that will feature more than one million blooms and fantastic entertainment depicting a Mind, Body and Soul theme.
24 June - 10 October 2010
The
Melbourne International Arts Festival is Australia's premier
celebration of of unique international and Australian
attractions in the fields of dance, theatre, music, opera,
visual arts, free and outdoor events.
Since first being staged in 1986 as the third Spoleto Festival
(with Spoleto, Italy, and Charleston, USA), Melbourne Festival
quickly forged an unique identity and remains the only festival
in Australia to be born from international heritage.
The
people of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford over a ten day period
display their pride in the strong links to the Swiss and Italian
settlers of the district in the 1850's. The Festa encourages and
promotes a celebration of history, culture and lifestyle
in Hepburn Springs with an emphasis on the region's Swiss
Italian Heritage.
Mildura
Jazz, Food & Wine FestivalWith its unique blend of wineries and rugged Mallee landscapes, Mildura is always an enticing destination, but it will be simply irresistible this November when the city comes alive with jazz in the streets, in the wineries, by the river and on the paddleboats.
29
October - 1 November 2010
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz
Yarrawonga
to Marysville – 590kmsOrganised by Bicycle Victoria, the 590 kilometre cycling holiday will feature a diverse combination of lakes, rivers, scenic roads and stunning mountain ranges. The event is a chance to slow down, discover some of the area’s best kept secrets as well as having a holiday with a sense of adventure. This is no ordinary bike ride: it is a travel holiday on wheels which energises the senses and your body. It's social, inspiring, and a challenge.
Come
to Port Fairy and "seize the day!" A festival to make your year
sing! Over four days Port Fairy presents the heart of the matter
- a feast of exciting "roots culture" with great concerts,
music, stories, sideshows, street invaders, markets, camping,
dancing, singing, meeting old friends and making new ones. With over 100 acts and more around 500 artists the festival is a vibrant and exciting cultural celebration which magically transforms the fishing village evoking tradition but looking to the future.
Stay a day, stay a week but come to the festival!
Melbourne Park
Ballarat
Begonia FestivalImagine strolling amongst one of Australia's premier Botanical Gardens, the most spectacular Begonia displays you are ever likely to see, enjoying music, performances and entertainment and learning about gardening and horticulture ... all in a Festival atmosphere. Over three days every March Ballarat is truly The Garden City. The main attraction is The Conservatory display of an outstanding collection of begonias. It is a must see for Festival visitors with over 230 begonias in 42 different colours on show. Roving entertainment, artistic and cultural displays and the street parade will all contribute to the celebration the Festival.
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Melbourne
Food and Wine Festival is a unique event promoting the quality
produce, talent and lifestyle of Melbourne and the State of
Victoria. 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.
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the perfect way to taste
your way through this amazing city and surrounding regions.
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Staged within the Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding south Carlton Gardens, this prestigious Show is well established in the psyche of Australians as a “must see” event.
Featuring the best landscape and floral talent that Australia has to offer along side an extensive array of garden retail products the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is a celebration of Australian lifestyle and our great outdoors.
The Melbourne Comedy Festival
The
Comedy Festival doesn't come cheap on talent, but the tickets
are. 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.
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.
When in Albury
Australia
Post Stawell GiftCome and discover the magic of one of the world's most famous and prestigious footraces. Held every Easter in the small town of Stawell, three hours west of Melbourne, the Gift started 130 years ago as an athletics competition between miners in the Victorian goldfields. Today, the Gift attracts the cream of local and international athletes who compete for the largest professional prize in the world.
Treat
yourself to a gastronomic getaway and indulge in delicious
gourmet fare, fabulous wines and creative cooking
demonstrations. With more than 80 vendors, live music and
children’s entertainment all set against the spectacular
backdrop of the Grampians National Park, it’s a sensational
weekend not to be missed!We at Over 50's Aussie Style take every care to be accurate, no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should the dates, times, telephone contacts, or any other description on this listing be found to be inaccurate. This listing should be used solely on this understanding. Any information taken from this listing should be checked with the relevant event provider.
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