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White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery

Melbourne Cemetery is an ideal introduction to Melbourne's history - particularly with the entertaining and informative guide from White Hat. The final resting place of many famous Australians including Peter Lalor, judge Redmond Barry, Sir Robert Menzies, John Gorton, Marcus Clarke, Burke & Wills, Sir Isaac Isaacs, Walter Lindrum and many more. As chosen and recommended by the Qantas In Flight magazine in May 2007. More information on the cemetery tour >>.
1pm to 3pm, selected Sundays

Melbourne General Cemetery - main entrance -

$15 per head Bookings: (03) 9329 6055

Community Come & Try Rowing

Sessions open to males and females of all ages. Just turn up, Recive receive basic tuition in crews of 4 in an olympic-style shell (boat).
10—11.30am, first Sunday of month

Y Rowing Centre, Cnr Lakeside Drive & Queens Road, Albert Park -

$10 Enquiries: (03) 9529 8596

Rupertswood Mansion Grand Open Day

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To celebrate Australia Day Weekend for 2008 Rupertswood Mansion will have a grand open day. Exhibitions of photographs and artefacts related to The Ashes, the property, the Clarke family will be in display. Morning/Afternoon tea & gourmet lunches served in the drawing room. Tickets at door.
11am to 4.30pm, Monday 28th January 2008

Rupertswood, 3 Macedon Street, Sunbury -

$12, students (12-18) $6 Enquiries: (03) 9740 5020

Tower Hill Races

2 days of bush horse racing at it's absolute best. There's fashions of the field on Saturday, animal farm and play area for the kids, free powered sites, hot showers and it's fully catered. There's a bar operating all weekend, music and dancing til late. Nearest the Pin golf competition with up to $1000 in prizemoney (tba), also a recovery on Sunday for all the stayers.

Hillview Station, 45kms due west of Muttaburra on Muttaburra-Olio Road, Outback Queensland

25 & 26 April 2008

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Free entry Enquiries: (07) 4741 7196

Australia Post Opera in the Bowl

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Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under the stars. And be swept away by this free performance of Puccini’s romantic tale of young love, La bohème. What better place to relive a chance meeting by moonlight than under the stars at the Music Bowl. If the weather is fine White Hat expects that this event could be a lockout so get there early. Gates to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl open at 4pm. If you are intending to come to a concert with a family or group of friends, it is advisable that you arrive together or arrange to gather outside the gate to avoid your group being split if the gates close. In the past you have been able to bring your own drinks but only plastic glasses. We will verify this year's conditions when the information becomes available.

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Crowd at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
8pm, 11th December

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Free

Moonlight Cinema in the Botanic Gardens

An outdoor cinema screening new release, classic and cult films on the lawns of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Gates open at 7pm and screenings start at sundown, approximately 8.30pm. Tickets $17 ($15 conc. and $13 child 5to15) at box office or $15 ($13 conc, $11 child) when prebooked.  Booking info >> No refunds are available for inclement weather.

  • Thu 31 Dec - Cinema Closed 
  • Fri 1 Jan - Cinema Closed 
  • Sat 2 Jan - The Hangover (Ma 15+)
  • Sun 3 Jan - Breakfast At Tiffany's (PG)
  • Tue 5 Jan - Couples Retreat (M)
  • Wed 6 Jan - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG)
  • Thu 7 Jan Doggie Night - Bring Your Dog Along. Rules Apply - the film is Up (PG)
  • Fri 8 Jan - G - Force (PG)
  • Sat 9 Jan - The Invention Of Lying (M)
  • Sun 10 Jan - MIFF Shorts (CTC)
  • Tue 12 Jan - In The Loop - Advance Preview (CTC)
  • Wed 13 Jan - Saturday Night Fever (R)
  • Thu 14 Jan - Whip It! (M)
  • Fri 15 Jan - Mao's Last Dancer (PG)
  • Sat 16 Jan - 2012 (M)
  • Sun 17 Jan - A Christmas Carol (PG)
  • Tue 19 Jan - Zombieland (MA15+)
  • Wed 20 Jan - Where The Wild Things Are (PG)
  • Thu 21 Jan - An Education (M)
  • Fri 22 Jan - Avatar (M)
  • Sat 23 Jan - Avatar (M)
  • Sun 24 Jan - Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (G)
  • Mon 25 Jan - Grease (PG)
  • Tue 26 Jan - Mamma Mia! (PG)
  • Wed 27 Jan - The Boys Are Back (M)
  • Thu 28 Jan - The Informant! (M)
  • Fri 29 Jan - Breakfast At Tiffany's (PG)
  • Sat 30 Jan - Michael Jackson's This Is It (G)
  • Sun 31 Jan - The Wizard Of Oz (G)
  • Tue 2 Feb - Moon (M)
  • Wed 3 Feb - The Godfather (R18+)
  • Thu 4 Feb - The Commitments (M)
  • Fri 5 Feb - Did You Hear The Morgans? (PG)
  • Sat 6 Feb - Did You Hear The Morgans? (PG)
  • Sun 7 Feb - Slumdog Millionaire (MA15+)
  • Tue 9 Feb - Capitalism: A Love Story (M)
  • Wed 10 Feb - District 9 (Ma 15+)
  • Thu 11 Feb - Pulp Fiction (R18+)
  • Fri 12 Feb - Sherlock Holmes (M)
  • Sat 13 Feb - Sherlock Holmes (M)
  • Sun 14 Feb - New York, I Love You (MA15+)
  • Tue 16 Feb - The Blues Brothers (M)
  • Wed 17 Feb - The Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus (PG)
  • Thu 18 Feb - The Dark Knight (M)
  • Fri 19 Feb - It's Complicated (M)
  • Sat 20 Feb - It's Complicated (M)
  • Sun 21 Feb - New Moon (M)
  • Tue 23 Feb - Nowhere Boy (M)
  • Wed 24 Feb - Paranormal Activity (M)
  • Thu 25 Feb - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (M)
  • Fri 26 Feb - Old Dogs (PG)
  • Sat 27 Feb - Tooth Fairy (G)
  • Sun 28 Feb - Inglourious Basterds (Ma15+)
  • Tue 2 Mar - Edward Scissorhands (PG)
  • Wed 3 Mar - In The Loop (CTC)
  • Thu 4 Mar - Zoolander (M)
  • Fri 5 Mar - Napoleon Dynamite (PG)
  • Sat 6 Mar - Bran Nue Dae (PG)
  • Sun 7 Mar - Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)
  • Tue 9 Mar  - Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen (M)
  • Wed 10 Mar - Up In The Air (M)
  • Thu 11 Mar - Broken Embraces (M)
  • Fri 12 Mar - The Lovely Bones (M)
  • Sat 13 Mar - Bright Star (PG)
  • Sun 14 Mar - Avatar (M)

Royal Botanic Gardens -

Shakespeare in the Botanic Gardens - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare's delightful A Midsummer Night's Dream set in the magical surroundings of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Bring a blanket and a picnic hamper or order a hamper with your ticket. Shakespeare in the Park has become one of the highlights of Melbourne in summer. 21st Dec 2009 to 13th March 2010.
December & January: Tue to Sun at 8.30pm
February & March: Tue to Sat at 8pm

 

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Bookings: 1300 122 344

Jazz in the Gardens

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Bring a picnic and rug and relax with the cool sounds of Jazz in the Gardens with the Stonnington Gardens Jazz Showband led by the very talented Bob Sedergreen and special guests, including Geoff Achison, Jerome Smith, David Ruiz, Julie O’Hara, Eamon McNelis, Michelle Nicolle, Geoff Allan, Paul Williamson and Chantal Mitvalsky.

  • Sunday 10th January, 6pm at Victoria Gardens, High Street, Prahran
  • Sunday 17th January, 6pm at Princes Gardens, Malvern Road, Prahran
  • Tuesday 2th6 January, 6pm at Malvern Gardens, High Street, Malvern
  • Sunday 31st January, 5.30pm at Central Park, Corner Burke and Wattletree Road Malvern East

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Free Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333

Fairfield Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series

Fairfield Amphitheatre comes alive again this February with the Summer Series Concerts every Sunday evening.Kick back and relax with a picnic supper at these weekly, family-friendly, free outdoor shows whilst you enjoy music from all over the globe, but don’t forget to bring a cushion and a hat. Refreshments will be on sale on the day or BYO
5pm to 7.30pm, Sundays in February 2010

Fairfield Amphitheatre, Fairfield Park - (Mel ref 30 J12)

Free Enquiries: 1800 010 069

Opera in the Park

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Four of Australia’s shining lights of opera will perform in Opera in the Park at Victoria Gardens on Saturday 6 February.

  • Suzanne Johnston’s operatic career encompasses the prestigious European Festivals of Glyndebourne and Salzburg, as well as Australia’s major opera companies, for whom her repertory includes the title roles in L’incoronazione di Poppea, The Gypsy Princess and Carmen, Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Hermia (A Midsummer Night's Dream), The Fox (Cunning Little Vixen), Eliza Doolittle - opposite Anthony Warlow - in the sell-out production of My Fair Lady and Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance. Suzanne most recently performed in the Victorian Opera’s productions of Through the Looking Glass.
  • Antoinette Halloran represented Australia as a finalist in the Belvedere Operatic awards in Vienna and was the winner of the Australian Puccini Foundation Award in 2003. Her Opera Australia repertoire includes Stella: A Streetcar Named Desire, Title roles: Rusalka, Madama Butterfly, Johanna: Sweeney Todd, Mimì: La bohème and many more. She has also worked with NZ Opera, Victorian Opera, Melbourne Opera and MTC.
  • Christopher Tonkin won the Italian Opera Award 2005, was runner-up 'Tita Ruffo' International Competition 2006, Herald Sun Aria finalist in 2005 and German Operatic Award finalist in 2005. His Opera Australia repertoire includes Antonio: The Gondoliers and Novice's Friend: Billy Budd. He has also performed with Melbourne Opera, Romania, Royal Academy Opera, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Chorale.
  • Jason Wasley was the winner, Herald Sun Aria; Finalist, Placido Domingo World Operalia Competition; National Opera Studio (London). His Opera Australia repertoire includes Teacher: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Marcello: La bohème, Pinkerton: Madame Butterfly, Morales/Dancairo: Carmen (Oz Opera). He has also performed for Victorian State Opera, National Opera Studio London,Welsh National Opera, Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera and Melbourne Chorale.
7.30pm, Saturday 6th February 2010

Victoria Gardens, Victoria Gardens -

Free Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333

Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concerts at the Music Bowl - Concert 1 - 'Romantic Favourites'

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Free Concert at Sidney Myer Music BowlThe Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Lutz Koehler (conductor) and Maxwell Foster (piano) perform:

The Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concerts in the Music Bowl are one of the highlights of the Melbourne Summer. The businessman and philanthropist Sidney Myer left a trust to benefit the people of Melbourne and Australia. Not only did this trust make possible the building of the public Music Bowl, it continues to continues to contribute to the quality of life of Melburnians through works and events such as the annual free concerts.

Gates open at 4pm and the concert starts at 7pm. White Hat recommends you get there early because, if the weather is fine it can fill quite quickly. This is the ideal place to have a champagne picnic with friend under the stars while listening to classical music. You are allowed to bring reasonable amounts of food and alcohol but no breakable glasses, sharp objects, or seating which obstruct the view of others. Before you decide to turn it into a fully-fledged camping expedition we suggest you check the conditions of entry.

Our rating:
Five Hats

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Wednesday 17th February 2010

Sidney Myer Music Bowl -

Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concerts at the Music Bowl - Concert 4 -'Opera Showcase'

Free Concert at Sidney Myer Music Bowl

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Richard Gill (conductor), Mylinda Joyce (soprano), Roxane Hislop (mezzo - soprano), Jacob Caine (tenor) and Samuel Dundas (baritone) perform overtures, choruses and arias from The Magic Flute, Rigoletto, Tannhäuser, Eugene Onegin, Il trovatore, The Pearl Fishers, Lakmé and Lucia di Lammermoor

The Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concerts in the Music Bowl are one of the highlights of the Melbourne Summer. The businessman and philanthropist Sidney Myer left a trust to benefit the people of Melbourne and Australia. Not only did this trust make possible the building of the public Music Bowl, it continues to continues to contribute to the quality of life of Melburnians through works and events such as the annual free concerts.

Gates open at 4pm and the concert starts at 7pm. White Hat recommends you get there early because, if the weather is fine it can fill quite quickly. This is the ideal place to have a champagne picnic with friend under the stars while listening to classical music. You are allowed to bring reasonable amounts of food and alcohol but no breakable glasses, sharp objects, or seating which obstruct the view of others. Before you decide to turn it into a fully-fledged camping expedition we suggest you check the conditions of entry

Saturday 27th February 2010

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Steam Shuttles from Flinders St to Williamstown

Steamrail Victoria will be conducting Steam Shuttles from Flinders St Station to the Williamstown Festival. Ride in the historic carriages and enjoy the delights of steam travel! Lots to do in Williamstown.

  • Departs Flinders St: 10:10am, 11:35am, 2:15pm, 3:35pm, 4:45pm
  • Departs Williamswton: 9:15am, 10:53am, 1:33pm, 2:53pm, 4:15pm

Adult $10 / Under 16 $5 / Family $25 (all return) (Note on pricing)

Sunday 14th March 2010

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Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses White Hat Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May

There are many fine historical tours throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May 2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed, Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find details of the tour at White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at Qantas In Flight Magazine.

 

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