HALF PRICE CITY DINING: Every Tuesday, lunch and dinner
With the “Super Tuesday” offer enjoy 50% off food at selected restaurants on Tuesdays for lunch and dinner when you order a main plus dessert. Be sure to mention the offer to your waiter. Conditions apply. Super Tuesday restaurants include Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, Butchers Grill Docklands & CBD, Fish Seafood Grill, Orient Express, Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill, Steakhouse, Yum Cha Dragon, Windows on the Bay.
THE HOTEL WINDSOR
The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne; 9633 6004; www.thehotelwindsor.com.au Enjoy an outstanding dining experience at
111 Spring Street. Guided by acclaimed chef Jérôme Trémoulet, the menu changes seasonally and features modern Australian cuisine with classical French influences.
INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AT WAR: Until 8 August, Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 9661 8100; www.shrine.org.au
Celebrating the courage and contribution of Indigenous Australians in the armed forces.
THE LIGHT IN WINTER 4 June-4 July. Federation Square, Melbourne; 9655 1900; www.fedsquare.com
Directed by Robyn Archer The Light in Winter brings together artists and communities to explore their ideas of light and hope.
MARY POPPINS From July
Enter the magical world of Mary Poppins. This spectacular production features all the best-loved songs from the film including Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.Mary poppins
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne; 1300 555 593;
www.disney.com.au/marypoppins
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Various venues; 8660 4888;
www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au 23 July-8 August
See cinematic delights from over 50 countries and enjoy a range of special events.
RIVERS RESTAURANT DINNER CRUISE
Departs from Waterfront City Marina Docklands at 7.30pm; 9285 0000; www.rivers.net.au Cruise Melbourne’s beautiful waterways on the luxurious “Lady Lindeman” vessel while you enjoy a three-course dinner or seafood platter served to your table. Every Saturday and selected Friday nights. Bookings essential.
THE ROUND BALL GAME
FIFA World Cup
National Sports Museum,
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gate 3, Olympic Stand, Jolimont Street, Jolimont; 9657 2279;
www.nsm.org.au 28 June-9 July
A range of fun activities, star appearances and great performances for kids. Soccer fans will have a ball participating in FIFA related events.
GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre,
2 Clarendon Street, Southbank; 9261 4500;
www.goodfoodshow.com.au 4-6 June
Enjoy live demonstrations from celebrity chefs, sample a delicious produce, and see the latest in kitchen appliances and cookware.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square;
8663 2200; www.miaf.net A comprhensive line up of animated short films, specially created programs and gems from the archive.
RASTA THOMAS" ROCK THE BALLET, 1-5 June
A fusion of ballet mixed with musical theatre, hip hop, and tap. It’s ballet with attitude and a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack, direct from New York.
TOP DESIGNS 2010:
VCE Season of Excellence
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton; 13 11 02; www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum Until June 27th. Inspiring works by VCE Students. Featuring their finished products as well as their work briefs, production plans and client feedback.
DOCKLANDS CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL
Screening every night at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm. Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands;
www.waterfrontcity.com.au Until 25 July
Head down to Waterfront City Piazza at Docklands and enjoy free movies by the water. Bellissimo and Mecca Bah will be offering take-away pizza and other yummy hot food – perfect if you’re coming straight from work. Director’s chairs will be available too.
MATTHEW BARNEY ON FILM
ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne; 8663 2200; www.acmi.net.au 5 July-11 July
Federation Square is set to come alive with a children’s puppet playground during the school holidays, with a week-long program of puppet shows, roving performances, puppet workshops, films and parades.
THE TURN OF THE SCREW
The Arts Centre, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183;
www.theartscentre.com.au Benjamin Britten's Opera is based on Henry JAmes' story about good versus evil as a Governess battles f rth esouls of two children.
MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL 27 August-5 September
Featuring panel sessions, interviews and workshops with some of the top local and international writers.
SLOW SUNDAYS
Visit DocklandsMelbourne.com.au Until 29 August
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with some tasty treats and a glass of wine or beer for only $15 at participating Docklands restaurants including, Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, Yum Cha Dragon, Livebait, Butchers Grill. Mecca Bah, Fish Seafood Grill, Steakhouse, BlueFire, and Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill. There will also be free live entertainment on Sunday afternoons at the Waterfront City Piazza.
SWAN LAKE ON ICE
The Arts Centre, State Theatre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183;
www.theartscentre.com.au 3-8 August
Twenty-six World, European and National Championship skaters push the boundaries in the genre of ice dance with their skill and athleticism on a magical frozen theatre stage.
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