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Asian-Pacific Chamber Music Competition

If you haven’t been to the exquisitely new Melbourne Recital Centre this is the perfect opportunity. Young and talented musicians will play within the beautifully and acoustically acclaimed interior of this centre on the edge of the Arts precinct at Southbank.

Strings, pianos, solos, trios and quartets will play over 5 days with ticket packages that allow you to oversee most of the competition.

Transformers 2 \ Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince

Two massive long awaited Hollywood blockbusters make their way to the enormous IMAX screens with Transformers 2 currently playing and Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince making its IMAX screen debut mid July.

Transformers stunned us with its first movie, not disappointing those of us who grew up with the cartoon. The 2nd instalment delivers equally impressive robotics on a screen worthy of their blown up presence.

This will be the 6th movie from the famous Harry Potter series to adorn our cinema screens not just in IMAX, but in 3D! The mystical world of Harry Potter will span beautifully across the IMAX format with no doubt that 3D will add an element of excitement to action scenes.

  • Dates: Showing NOW
  • Venue: IMAX theatres, Carlton Gardens
  • Cost: From, Adult: $21 Concession: $17.50 More Prices Here
  • Website and bookings: Online bookings
  • Phone: (03) 9663 5454

Winter Fun at the Docklands

Docklands never ceases to fail with its array of free public events for all ages. Rather then act as a deterrent, the winter does not bring an end to this at all. Docklands relishes in the mood that winter brings with Harbour town creating a shopping winter wonderland with snow falls, ice sculpturers at work, carousel rides and ice-skating.

For the kids during holidays there will be FREE Pony rides, an animal farm and craft workshops.

Parklife Tickets - On Sale

Parklife has quickly secured itself as one of Melbourne’s premier outdoor dance parties. Located at Birrarung Marr, this well sought after event enjoys the open air freshness of the Yarra Rivers North Bank beside the towering East End skyline of the CBD. Multiple stages with an incredible line up usher in the excitement of summer with the sunshine during the day into the twilight evening showcasing the city lights, giant Ferris wheel, lasers and fireworks shows.

Get your tickets now; the first release is already sold out!

  • Dates: Saturday, October 3rd 2009
  • Venue: Birrarung Marr, Yarra River
  • Cost: $135.85 General tickets
  • Website: Click Here
  • Buy Tickets: Ticketmaster
  • Phone: (03) 9328 8600

Avenue Q

At the moment you may see a hilarious puppets face (Trekkie Monster), mouth full open as if to scream, on banners and flags in and around the Melbourne CBD. Though it may first appear to be something for the kids, Avenue Q is a strictly adults only puppet and human show. With songs and lyric not for the easily offended, the show has had audiences rolling around in laughter and tearing at the eyes from Broadway New York to the West End of London and now here at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne. So leave the kids at home, grab some friends and set yourselves up for a night of puppet hilarity.

Wicked Wicked – The Broadway Musical

The never before told story of the witches of Oz, “Wicked” is the prequel to the classic story, “The Wizard of Oz”. It explains much of why the characters in the Wizard of Oz are the way they are. Why the “Witch of the West” is wicked and “Glenda” the good witch, where the slipper came from and why the lion has no courage. These are some of the mysteries explained by this eye opening story that will have you seeing the Wizard of Oz in an entirely new light.

Venue: The Regent Theatre
Cost: $79.90-125.90
Phone: Ticketek on 1300 795 012
Web: http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au

Koorie Walkin’ Birrarung – Yarra River Cultural Tour

Birrarung is an important site for the Kulin people, whose ancestors inhabited this small area for centuries. It’s hard to imagine what this place must have looked like and what took place when you look today and see the towering city skyline on both sides of the river, manicured parks and sporting arenas.

The tour will take you back to the beginnings of this place and an insight into those who lived here. You will then gain an understanding of how the area and the Kulin people have changed to date.

Venue: Monday to Friday
Cost: $25 per person
Phone: Bookings on 8622 2600
Web: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com/

Town Hall Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Melbourne town hall has great significance to the shaping of this city as a long lasting hub for civil and cultural activity. This impressive building was built in the 19th century and this tour gives you the opportunity to appreciate its delicate details inside and out. With its rich history and grand architecture this building is heritage listed.

Step inside its huge auditorium that features the largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere with over 10,000 pipes. Have the opportunity to sit in the Lord Mayors chair and stand where the Beatles have stood.

Cost: Free
Phone: Bookings on 9658 9658
Web: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm

Melbourne Greeter Service

Visiting or new to Melbourne? The greeter service is a great way for you to become familiar with the ins and outs of this city from a locals perspective.

Your guide is a volunteer who speaks your language and shares your interests so your orientation will involve the information and places that you want to know about by someone who is passionate about their city. Groups will be sized from 1-4 and the tour may be on foot or by tram.

Venue: Melbourne Visitor Centre
Cost: Free
Phone: 9658 9658
Web: http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/greeter

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