The Ian Potter Centre (or the National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection) at Federation Square provides a superb overview of Australian art. As well as containing important works by most major Australian artists since European settlement it also has a fine collection of Aboriginal art from before that time. While you are they take note of the contemporary architecture of the gallery which blends modern engineering with century-old recycled materials.
For anyone interested in classic cars, White Hat can recommend the Fox Classic Car Collection as a 'must visit'. It is open on Tuesdays (Feb to Nov). More information at The White Hat Guide to the Fox Classic Carr Collection.
The Queen Victoria Market is closed on a Monday and Wednesday so White Hat suggests you take advantage of Tuesdays to visit one of Melbourne's most popular destinations. It is a large covered market selling fresh produce and general goods and has been central to Melbourne's life for over a century. Alternatively you can search out another Tuesday market. You can find a comprehensive list of Tuesday markets at The White Hat Guide to Tuesday Markets in Melbourne
You could start the day with free Tai Chi classes at Federation Square. These sessions are suitable both for newcomers or experienced practitioners.
Australia has a large Greek population; in fact it is the largest Greek city in the world outside of Greece. The Hellenic Museum showcases some of the contributions of Greek people towards Australia as well as featuring small exhibitions of Greek antiquities. It is all housed in the Former Royal Mint Building which is a fine example of 19th century architecture.
Take a leisurely wander through the Flagstaff Gardens in the midst of the city buildings. During summer you may find free concerts or free painting classes taking place. During winter you can sit and ponder the rich vein of history this place represents in the development of Melbourne. More information at The White Hat Guide to the Flagstaff Gardens.
Tuesday nights offer the opportunity of half price skating at the Icehouse where you need not feel embarrassed at bumbling around amongst the professionals.
Tuesday also offers a chance to catch up on some movies on the cheap. Many cinemas offer cheap or half price tickets on a Tuesday. Currently (May 2011) you may find Hoyts offering $11 tickets and Greater Union $8 tickets. Some pizza chains and DVD hire places also offer special prices on a Tuesday so it is worth checking them out.
The Block Arcade is a wonderful place to wander through and soak up the sumptuous atmosphere of up-market shopping a century ago. However it is a living building and you can get a look behind the scenes on a guided tour.
Melbourne comes alive at the weekend with a myriad of outdoor craft markets, but there are few during the week. One exception is the Altona Beach Market which is about 30 minutes by train from the city.
Melbourne's lanes & alleys give it a distinctive flavour with lots of cafés, galleries, designer studios and graffiti art hidden away from the main streets. Why not investigate?
Melbourne is a flat city which means the views from our tallest buildings go on for miles as well as providing a more detailed overview of the city and inner suburbs. White Hat can recommend a vest to the viewing platforms at the Eureka Tower.
Take a free tour through Melbourne Town Hall and and view its impressive chambers and view the wonderful pipe organ close up.
During summer enjoy rooftop cinema under the sky on top of a city building. There are regular screenings on the rooftop of Curtin House.
Take the kids to Story Time at the Polly Woodside. Let them her tall tales about pirates and life on the high seas.
Take a tour of Docklands Stadium.
If you are looking for something relaxing or romantic, every Tuesday during Spring Autumn and Summer there is an afternoon harp concert in the Royal Botanic Gardens. For more details see The White Hat Guide to the Harp.
For a bit of magic in Chinatown you could try the Top Hat Tuesdays on the first Tuesday of the month. Details at Chinatown.
Beethoven's Kreutzer
Sonata is justifiably well-known and loved as one of the great works of
the violin sonata repertoire. However White Hat believes that
Debussy's Violin
Sonata, the last work he completed and the last that he performed in
public, is yet to be afforded the status it deserves by the public. This fine
pair of instrumentalists are sure to do them both justice.
The young and glamorous French trio are named after a Chinese marble, rather
than the Spanish artist. With two of the great works from the piano trio
repertoire, White Hat suspects this may turn out to be a memorable concert.
Public Lecture by Nobel Laureate Professor
Brian Schmidt
Nobel Laureate Professor Brian
Schmidt. The accelerating Universe
and the hunt for the dark
technology: A crazy result
that broke our understanding
of the nature of the Cosmos. This free public lecture is at Basement
Theatre, The
Spot,
Business
and
Economics
Building, 198
Berkeley St,
Carlton. Free but bookings Bookings
by 10 May
http://nicta.com.au/events/
big_picture/vrl
5.30 to 7pm, Tuesday
15th May 2012
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Free
Copyright your Craft
Copyright your Craft. Know your rights and protect your work Presented as part of Law Week 2012. Copyright for artists and makers can be a thorny subject, but these days you have to make sure your work and the ideas behind them are protected. This presentation will discuss four ways of protecting your intellectual property through patents, registered designs, copyright or trademarks, and will cover which method is most relevant to your practice.
If
you are looking for something different to do on the first Tuesday of the month
White Hat suggests you might investigate some magic in Chinatown.
Top Hat
Tuesdays are a celebration of the magical arts, showcasing the best of
Melbourne’s local and travelling magicians. Every month, you can come and
experience a night of magic and mystery. Doors open 7pm, show from 7.30 to 9pm.
When the final curtain draws at Top Hat Tuesdays, it’s time to share the
limelight with your friends, with the venue transforming into an open-mic
karaoke bar, so if you don’t want the fun to end, hang around for a Tom Jones
rendition or two.
Cost: $12.50 pre-sale tickets online, or $15 at door
Harp in the Gardens
Performed by the resident harpist of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert takes place in the graceful William Tell rest house next to the ornamental lake. Join Michael for a lyrical and soulful performance in the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate. Booking Essential Tel: (03) 9252 2429.
Melburnians are invited to explore a name inextricably wound throughout
Melbourne's history. Historian Dr Peter Yule will detail the life of a
significant Australian financier, philanthropist and founding figure of the
Baillieu family dynasty - W. L.
Bailleau
A program of classical and contemporary works, displaying the talent and energy of the students of The Australian Ballet School, including works by Jirí Kylián.
A free tour of the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential and required one day in advance. Tours Run Monday to Friday at 11am & 1pm and last for approximately 1 hour. Bookings: (03) 9658 9658
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection
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Old Treasury Building
One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public
on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne
history. More info >>
10am to 4pm, Sunday to Friday
Cnr Spring St & Collins St
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Melbourne
Enquiries: (03) 9651 2233
The Hotel Windsor
Afternoon Tea at The Windsor For as long as most people can remember, afternoon tea at The Hotel
Windsor has been a Melbourne institution. A full leisurely afternoon tea
served in the luxurious surrounds of Melbourne's of Melbourne grand old
historic hotel really calls for a lady to wear a hat and gloves. If you
don't have a hat and gloves and the gentleman doesn't have a cane then
White Hat urges you to at least carry yourself with a dignified air.
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Building by Melbourne based international
architecture firm declared on of UK's top 10 building of the decade
White Hat congratulates Denton Corker Marshall on
their
Manchester Civil Justice Centre being declared by the
prestigious Blueprint magazine as one of the UK's top then buildings
of the decade. Australian architects, along with Australia's
engineers have an impact on contemporary world architectures and
building practices which is disproportionate to this country's
population. DCM have offices in Melbourne, Indonesia and the UK and
recently won the contract to design the new Stonehenge Visitors
Centre.
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For anyone interested in classic cars, White Hat can recommend the Fox Classic Car Collection as a 'must visit'. It is open on Tuesdays (Feb to Nov). More information at The White Hat Guide to the Fox Classic Carr Collection.
Melbourne comes alive at the weekend with a myriad of outdoor craft markets, but there are few during the week. One exception is the Altona Beach Market which is about 30 minutes by train from the city.
If
you are looking for something different to do on the first Tuesday of the month
White Hat suggests you might investigate some magic in Chinatown.
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Box Company
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