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3 December - 12 February 2012
Made in Hollywood:
Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation
The
Bendigo Arts Gallery presents 'Made in Hollywood' a celebration
of Hollywood studio portraiture from the industry’s golden age,
the period 1920 to 1960. From Greta Garbo and Cary Grant to
Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe,
it is these portraits that transformed actors and actresses into
international icons. The exhibition has been
drawn from the extraordinary archive of the London-based John
Kobal Foundation and marks the first time many of these vintage
prints have ever been displayed publicly.
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Melbourne Park
16 - 29 January 2011
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.
Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
3 December - 4 March 2012
'Matisse: Drawing Life’ is a major exhibition of
works on paper by Henri Matisse and includes more than 300 drawings, prints and
illustrated books. Presented in partnership with the Bibliothèque nationale de
France, this will be the definitive exhibition of works on paper by one of the
twentieth century’s greatest artists.
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!
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 will all contribute to the celebration the Festival.
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.
A Celebration of Good
Food,
Good Wine & Good Times!
Melbourne 1 - 3 June 2012
Sydney 22 - 24 June 2012
Perth 13 - 15 July 2012
Adelaide 12 - 14 October 2012
Melbourne
International Comedy FestivalThe 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.
There
is so much to see and do at the Easter Show. To help you make the most of your time at the Show we have compiled a bunch of helpful suggested itineraries to give you a guiding hand. So if you're here for the finer things, a day out with the family or anything in between, we've got you covered.
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.
2012 Dates to be advised
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!
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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.
Floriade - Canberra
Australia's
premier spring festival and a world-class
floral spectacular Let Floriade 2012 program stimulate your senses with exciting demonstrations, activities, displays and events.
Admire the endless possibilities of floral design and see the stunning display of creativity and colour when fashion and flowers come together. Come and experience Floriade the perfect springtime escape.
10 - 27 October 2012
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.
2012 Dates to be advised
The
Wangaratta Jazz Festival was launched
in 1990 and immediately hailed by critics, musicians and fans as
the best jazz festival in Australia: a reputation that has been
confirmed and enhanced in the years since then. The atmosphere
is relaxed and casual and you can stroll from one venue to
another. In between sets, you can check out the offerings
of local food, wine, crafts, products and fun.
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