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Public Art There is much public art to be seen on the streets at any time of day as well as in many public buildings. More information on public art in Melbourne. In addition, public bodies such as the City of Melbourne sponsor temporary artworks and installations in laneways and public spaces. - Free

St Jerome's Laneway Festival An annual commercial music festival with performances in an inner-city laneway featuring bands and DJs. Again the festival spills out onto Lonsdale Street which will be closed between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. Tickets are typically over $100. Sunday 1st February 2009 Caledonian Lane, Melbourne -

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 8pm, Sundays, 1 to 22 February 2009 Fairfield Amphitheatre, Fairfield Park - (Mel ref 30 J12) Free Enquiries: 1800 010 069

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Castlemaine State Festival A major biennial festival featuring visual arts, music, dance and a range of entertainments April 2009 ? Castlemaine - Enquiries: (03) 5472 3733

Winter Blues Festival Echuca Busking, live street theatre and community entertainment. 26 & 27 July 2008 Echuca - Enquiries: (03) 5480 1333

Bairnsdale Country Music Festival Please note that the Bairnsdale Country Music Festival, formerly held at Easter, no longer exists -

Rushworth Possum Walk An arts and cultural experience the first weekend of each month. Includes opera in the aisles, blues at the bottom, stage fright, possumboules, ghost who walks, history walk, gallery jazz, art exhibitions, community chess, meet the winemaker, fairy frolics and lots more. 1st weekend of month Rushworth - (Mel ref 610 L1) Most free, some 2 to 3 dollars Enquiries: (03) 5856 1731

Korumburra Buskers Festival Did you miss this event? Then subscribe to our free email newsletter to receive advance notice of events such as this one. White Hat has kept its subscribers Informed since last century and has long become a Melbourne Institution for those Intelligent and Independent souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can occasionally be a little Irreverent.) Buskers can enter prize categories that will be judged on stages provided. Entrants will be judged in the morning down the main street and winners will have an opportunity for a major prize. Winners will perform in the evening alongside local band In Sol Inside. There will be Primary and Secondary School categories and powered outlets are provided. 8am to 2pm - main street ; 3pm to 9pm - Coal Creek; Free morning, gold coin donation down at Coal Creek 15th November 2008 Commercial Street, Railway precinct and Coal Creek, Korumburra - Free admission Enquiries: (03) 5658 1849

The Pyramid Rock Festival A rock and pop music festival 30 Dec 2008 - 1 Jan 2009 Phillip Island -

The Falls Festival An annual festival of rock and pop music on farmland near Lorne. Bands for this year's event are expected to include Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, Eli Paperboy Reed, The Cat Empire, The Kooks, The Grates, Gomez, Faker, Tegan and Sara, SoKo, Donavon Frankenreiter, Jamie Lidell, TZU, Mystery Jets, , Architecture in Helsinki, Atmosphere, The Dodos, A Track, Wolf and Cub, Liam Finn, The Drones. 30 Dec 2008 - 1 Jan 2009 Lorne - Enquiries: 1900 931 335

Red Hill Country Music Festival Held annually in January this long running festival run by the Mt Eliza Lions club features top country artists. This great family day includes market & food stalls, childrens rides and Hot Rod Custom Car & Ute Show. 11 January 2009 Red Hill Showgrounds - (Mel ref 190 J3) an entry fee applies Enquiries: (03) 5983 2448

Laneway Festival An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. Saturday 31st January 2009 Brisbane -

Laneway Festival An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. Friday 6th February 2009 Perth -

Laneway Festival An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. Saturday 7th February 2009 Adelaide -

Laneway Festival An annual commercial music festival. The first Australian version of this festival started in Melbourne but is now in the process of spreading across Australia. It features bands and DJs and tickets are typically over $100. Sunday 8th February 2009 Sydney -

Bunyip Country Music Festival An annual event celebrating country music. 22 February 2009 Bunyip Recreation Reserve, Bunyip - (Mel ref 612 T6) Enquiries: (03) 5629 5388

Port Fairy Folk Festival Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so book early. 6 to 9 March 2009 >Port Fairy - Enquiries: (03) 5568 2227

Inverloch Jazz Festival Over 80 bands covering all styles of Jazz. 4 major venues all in close proximity. Festival highlights the Street Parade and Monday's Picnic in the Park with great jazz combined with a wide range of food stalls together with local wineries and breweries having their products available. More information at Inverloch Jazz. 6th to 9th March 2009 Inverloch - Enquiries: 0409 220 864

Horsham Art Is . . . Pulling strings Horsham's Art is…pulling strings festival, features a Grande Parade on March 14 with giant puppets and floats with a Party in Horsham's May Park to follow. Other events include Tripod, Slava & Leonard Grigoryan, puppet shows, grey matters forums, schools workshops, exhibitions and mor 14 to 20 March 2009 Horsham - Enquiries: (03) 5381 0297

Echuca Country MusicFestival Special Country Music Clubs Promotion showcasing local talent. 16 great venues all free admission. 25 - 27 April 2009 (tbc) 16 great venues at Echuca / Moama - Free admission to all venues Enquiries: (03) 9513 4890

Woodend Winter Arts Festival The Woodend Winter Arts Festival showcases music, literature and the visual arts in intimate historical venues over three pleasurable days. 5th to 8th June 2009 (to be confirmed) Woodend - Enquiries: (03) 9842 9740

Forthcoming Events These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". Bless Your Big Blak Arts Festival Celebrating indigenous culture. September 2008 ? Various locations in the City of Port Phillip - Enquiries: (03) 9209 6777 Jewel of the South Music Festival A celebration of music, culture, history and people. October 2008 ? Town Hall Square, Bank Street, South Melbourne - Australian Tango Festival Various venues includingFederation Square September 2008 ? - Half Bent Winter Music Festival Featuring various performers whose music is jazz related but often does not fit into easy categories. September 2008 ? Trades Hall - $25/$18 Melbourne Underground Fashion Festival Celbrating local designers. September 2008 ? Club F$, level 2, Hub Arcade, 318 Little Collins Street - various prices Enquiries: (03) 9650 4494 Globe To Globe - World Music Festival Performing on the large World Music Stage will be an eclectic range of musicians, singers, dancers and artists including some who are internationally recognised. A second stage will operate featuring traditional performances by local ethnic groups. Kingston’s many performers, artists and community groups will be invited to participate on this stage and in the cultural stalls, displays and demonstrations that will be dotted around the parklands. September 2008 ? Namatjira Park, Springs Rd, Clayton South - (Mel ref 79 A4) Gold Coin Donation Enquiries: (03) 9581 4754 Liquid Architecture A Festival of Sound Arts featuring practionioners from local and emerging artists to international icons. Installations, screenings, performances and artist talks. July 2009 ? Various venues in Melbourne - Bookings: 13 61 00 Melbourne Middle Eastern Dance and Music Festival Did you miss this event? Then subscribe to our free email newsletter to receive advance notice of events such as this one. A vibrant marketplace with music, costumes, jewellery, CD's DVD's, performances, workshops and more... A top professional Bellydance Show on 13th July. July 2008 ? Darebin Arts Centre, cnr St Georges Rd & Bell Street Preston - Enquiries: (03) 9478 7803 Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival A festival celebrating women's contribution to jazz. Full information. Various Venues throughout Melbourne including Bennets Lane Jazz Club, BMW Edge, Federation Square, La Mama and Kingston Arts Centre. December 2008 ? - Enquiries: (03) 9663 2856 Darebin Music Feast Local performers in a festival of music, dance and feasting. September 2009 ? Various venues in Thornbury, Preston, Northcote & Resevoir. - Enquiries: (03) 8470 8888 Yarra Connections Music Festival A weekend of twilight concerts, instrument makers' displays and gourmet delights in the gardens, galleries and churches of Richmond and Toorak. March 2009 ? - Enquiries: 9827 5115 The MUD Festival A festival of arts as presented by the University of Melbourne Student Union. August 2009 ? - Enquiries: (03) 8344 7447 Melbourne International Festival of Arts In 2007 the Festival offers over 65 events ranging from grand productions and theatre to physical feats and thought-provoking exhibitions. October 2008 ? various venues in Melbourne - Enquiries: (03) 9662 4242 Toorak Village Festival of Sculpture Ninety items of sculpture in various premises in Toorak Village. Most of the exhibitions can also be viewed at night and many are available for purchase. May 2009 ? Toorak Village - Enquiries: (03) 9826 1524 Hume Winter Music Festival The Hume Winter Music Festival runs from Friday 11 July to Sunday 3 August. It brings together different cultures for a taste of diversity. Start the journey with a magical evening of French, English, Spanish and Italian singing while enjoying a delicious 3 course meal. Or enjoy the sweet sounds of the Dinicu Chamber Orchestra at the beautifully historic Westmeadows Hall. August 2009 ? Hume - Enquiries: (03) 9205 2200 Bodyworks Festival An annual dance festival with performances, forums, workshops and international performers. July 2009 ? Dance house, 150 Princes Street, North Carlton - Enquiries: (03) 9347 2860 Winter in Banyule Celebrating the Arts Festival. A variety of events featuring dance, music, arts and heritage. July 2008 ? City of Banyule - Enquiries: (03) 9490 4222 Boite Winter Festival Concerts of world music. September 2008 ? Various locations in Fitzroy - Enquiries: (03) 9417 3550 Opera in the Park Free twilight opera in the park with artists performing highlights from popular operas and musicals. This event is always popular, so get there early. White Hat have been regular attenders over the years and can heartily recommend it. Feel free to bring along a picnic hamper and a bottle of wine. In the event of wet weather the concert may be cancelled (updates on 8290 1333). February 2009 ? Victoria Gardens, Victoria Gardens - (Mel ref 2M B12) Free Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333 Melbourne Fringe Festival New and 'alternative' work across a range of genres and venues. The 2006 festival themes explore fear and depression. September 2009 ? Various venues throughout Melbourne - Enquiries: (03) 8412 8788 International Puppet Carnival This new festival will see the most talented puppet masters from around Australia and New Zealand in a program of contemporary, traditional and cutting edge performances, events and workshops. July 2009 ? Federation Square - Enquiries: (03) 9639 0096 Melbourne Swing Festival Help celebrate your love of Jazz or Swing Dancing at events all over Melbourne. Learn to dance the Swedish Bugg at the Swedish Show Down, dance in disguise at our Masquerade Ball, enjoy the thrill of a dance competition at the Melbourne Lindy Battle, take a back seat at our Blues Party or simply enjoy all the live music on offer. There is something for everyone! Full details at Melbourne Swing Festival. March 2009 ? - Enquiries: Jess on 0422 611 703 Melbourne Chamber Music Festival Details to be announced June 2009 ? Melba Hall, University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville - Jazz in the Gardens One of the joys of summer is when thousands of appreciative fans throng to Stonnington's parks and gardens to enjoy a series of sensational free outdoor concerts. Featured is an outstanding Showband working together with top talented guest artists in concert performances. Victoria Gardens, High Street, Prahran Sunday 13 January, 6 - 8pm Special guest: Nichaud Fitzgibbon Princes Gardens, Malvern Road, Prahran Sunday 20 January, 6 - 8pm Special guests: Melbourne Singers of Gospel Choir Malvern Gardens, High Street, Malvern Saturday 26 January, 6 - 8pm Special guests: Nigel McLean & Kerri Simpson Central Park, Burke Road, Malvern East Sunday 3 February, 5.30 - 8pm Special guests: Allan Browne, Bob Valentine and the Stonnington Jazz Youth Initiative. - Free events Enquiries: (03) 8290 1333 Taste of Montsalvat Winter 2007 This festival is about sustainability, art, food & wine to encourage people to question their current lifestyle in a friendly & educational environment. The Nillumbik Prize exhibition with 80 artists will be on display. An Animal Farm is available for the children. July 2008 ? Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham - (Mel ref 22 A8) Enquiries: (03) 9439 7712 Melbourne Stencil Festival An annual celebration and exhibition of street and stencil artwork. Since it started in 2004 it has become the premier annual street art event in Australia. August 2009 ? Yarra Sculpture Gallery, 117 Vere Street, Abbotsford - Enquires: (03) 9419 6177 Melbourne Jazz Melbourne Jazz (previously known as the Melbourne Interantional Jazz Festival) presents a series of jazz concerts taking place at The Regent Theatre, Hamer Hall and the Palms at Crown. may 2009 ? - Bookings 1300 795 012 and 1300 136 166 Melbourne International Tap Festival The Melbourne International Tap Festival features classes and workshops for all levels as well as world class shows. October 2009 ? - Bookings: (03) 8290 7000 Melbourne International Festival of Brass An international festival initiated in 2003 and featuring a series of workshops led by international artists such as Barry Tuckwell together with a series of public concerts. Full details at Melbourne International Festival of Brass. October 2008 ? - Dockland Festival of Sculpture Twenty-four sculptures by new scuptors together with artist whose work is already displayed at Docklands. March 2009 ? New Quay Promenade, Docklands - Free Enquiries: (03) 9670 0969 St Kilda Festival A large annual festival with an emphasis on free entertainment and bands. February 2009 ? St Kilda - Enquiries: (03) 9209 6777 Whittlesea Country Music Festival Although Whittlesea is closer to the centre of Melbourne than many established suburbs, it can legitimately claim to be 'country'. White Hat has attended this festival in the past and found it to be great fun with country music buskers along the main streets, rigs on show and lots of family activities. February 2009 ? Whittlesea - Enquiries: (03) 5422 1329 Melbourne International Design Festival The Melbourne Design Festival has over 50 events across Melbourn. It features events ranging from exhibitions to forums, workshops and installations amongst others programmed for designers, students as well as the broader community. The Melbourne International Design Festival is presented annually by the National Design Centre. In order to achieve its aim to make design widely accessible, most of the Festival events are free. July 2009 ? various venues throughout Melbourne - Enquiries: (03) 9654 6335 Art of a Difference Festival A celebration of works by people with a disability. May 2009 ? Gasworks Arts Park - Enquiries: (03) 8606 4202 High Street Northcote Music Festival Featuring a wide range of bands and performers. September 2008 ? - Free 3D Festival An annual festival held by Dancehouse featuring workshops, performances and forums. August 2009 ? Dancehouse, 150 Princes Street, North Carlton - Enquiries: (03) 9347 2860 Blues, Roots & Jazz Festival Williamstown Bands and performances around Williamstown May 2009 ? Williamstown - Enquiries: 1300 308 957 Music from the Wetlands This community arts festival will feature acts such as Sweet Chicks and Zebra Crossing. March 2008 ? Riverside are, 1 View Street, Alphington - Enquiries: 0407 091 004 Mordialloc by the Bay Fine Food, Wine & Music Festival A major festival featuring jazz, blues, food and wine. March 2008 ? Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc Foreshore - Enquiries: (03) 9581 4754 Spring Early Music Festival The Spring Early Music Festival brings together University students, recent graduates, local and visiting professionals for 14 events over 13 days, including masterclasses, pre-concert talks and concerts. American virtuoso lutenist Hopkinson Smith comes to Melbourne for the first time to perform along side younger emerging artists from overseas and closer to home. Satyr’s Band, Dutch-based ensemble lead by recorder player & oboist Amy Power, and distinguished Spanish pianist Enrique Pérez de Guzmán also give their first performances in Melbourne. Trinity Chapel will come alive when violinists Lorenzo Colitto and Lisa Ferguson and viola player Peter Bucknell join with Melbourne Collegium, an orchestra of young early string specialists, to present a concert of Baroque favorites. And the Australian Chamber Choir brings the music of mid-16th century composer Simon Boyleau, chapel master of the Cathedral of Milan, back to life with the premier modern performance of these beautiful motets. The Festival culminates with a student opera production Récréation de Musique, a French musical entertainment devised and directed by Greg Dikmans. October 2009 ? Melbourne - Enquiries: (03) 8344 3023 High Vibes - Northcote Music Festival A street festival attracting large crowds and featuring numbers of bands. September 2009 ? High Street (between Seperation abd Clark Streets) Northcote - Country Victoria Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival Relax at East Gippsland's only Blues and Arts Festival, held in picturesque Bruthen village featuring blues music including Chubby Rae and the Elevators, Geoff Achison and Loyd Speigel, art and craft market, free music in the gardens plus paid night venues, buskers, parade, community play, workshops. February 2008 ? Bruthen - (Mel ref 629 B4) Enquiries: (03) 5157 5243 Deni Play on the Plains & Ute Muster A country music festival as well as a ute muster, drovers camp and other entertainment. October 2009 ? Deniliquin (NSW) - (Mel ref 621 G2) Enquiries: (03) 5881 3388 Mornington Performing Arts Festival Performing arts, food and wine. October 2008 ? Main St, Mornington - Enquiries: (03) 9787 7231 Somers Arts Fair An art exhibition with stalls and entertainment. October 2008 ? Somers Primary School, Camphill Rd, Somers - Enquiries: (03) 5983 5546 Paynesville Jazz, Swing & Blues Festival Paynesville is the place to be in February. A three day festival where you can enjoy some of Australia's finest jazz musicians playing jazz, swing and blues like you've never heard before - and all in beautiful waterfront, open air, and indoor venues. February 2009 ? Paynesville - Venue, Day, and Weekend Passes available Enquiries: (03) 5974 4141 Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields A festival of fine music in historic venues. Artistic director Sergio de Pieri. January 2009 ? Ballarat and district - Enquiries: (03) 5333 1195 Queenscliff Music Festival A large popular music festival with 10 stages and 200 perforrmances over 3 days. Featuring exclusive shows by 70s icons through to award winning Australian artists as well as emerging talent. "The Queenscliff Music Festival is like a Big Day Out for Baby Boomers" Richard Clapton November 2009 ? Queenscliff - Enquiries: (03) 5258 4816 Grampians Jazz Festival Featuring musicians from throughout Australia in both indoor and outdoor venues. February 2009 ? Halls Gap - Enquiries: (03) 5572 2116 Rock & Roll Festival Geelong Jukebox Rockers host an annual Rock & Roll Festival in January. January 2008 ? White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd, Breakwater, Geelong - Enquiries: (03) 5259 3477 Colac Country Music Festival Truck & Ute Show A festival featuring country music and showcasing trucks and utes. (The ute was invented not far from Colac). Bring a picnic or sample the wares at the food stalls. February 2009 ? Colac Showgrounds, Colac East - Enquiries:(03) 5232 2428 or 5231 3017 Shepparton Country Music Festival A celbration of country music and bush poetry. February 2009 ? Maude Street, Mall, Shepparton - Enquiries: (03) 5821 3124 Sand Sculpting Australia This is an annual event with a different theme each year. February 2008 ? Foreshore, Rye - (Mel ref 168 F4) entry prices apply Enquiries: (03) 5986 6684 Cobden Art Festival Works on display from local artists and artists from regional Victoria March 2009 ? Masonic Hall, Curdie Street, Cobden - (Mel ref 626 F8) Enquiries: (03) 5595 1162 Boolarra Folk Festival This is a free event for the whole family featuring mostly local acts including Grand Junction and The Strzelecki Stringbusters. Interstate acts include The Counterfeit Gypsies and Marisa Yeoman. Craft and food markets from 10am. Live music from noon to 9pm in the park. Up-late session at the Football Clubrooms afterwards. More information at Boolarra Folk Festival. Free - but donations are greatly appreciated March 2009 ? Railway and Centenary Parks Boolarra (between Mirboo North & Morwell) - Enquiries: (03) 5169 6275 Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival A festival with visual arts, music, performaing arts and other events. March 2009 ? Mildura & environs - Enquiries: (03) 5023 1930 Harvest Festival - Music & Short Films An annual festival with country music and roots music as well as food, wine and goods for sale. Saturday is the Harvest Short Film Festival and Sunday is the Harvest Music Festival January 2008 ? Red Hill - Enquiries: 0425 774 406 JAWS (Jazz, Art, Wine & Seafood) Festival Jazz, local wines & seafood. April 2008 ? Queenscliff - Enquiries: (03) 5258 3097 The Boite Singers' Festival Workshops, concerts and special programs for community choirs, young singers and children. January 2009 ? Daylesford - Enquitries: (03) 9417 1983 Shakespeare on the River Festival Celebrating professional and community theatre with banquets and a Medieval village fair. May 2008 ? Stratford on the Avon River - Enquiries: (03) 5145 6133 South Grampians Promenade of Sacred Music Performances of sacred music by both local and professional musicians in historic churches and other venues in the Hamilton and Southern Grampians region. April 2008 ? Hamilton and townships in the Southern Grampians - Enquiries: 1800 807 056 Mildura Eisteddfod Competitions and workshops in drama, classical ballet, dance, instrumental, vocal and folk music. June 2009 ? Mildura Arts Centre,Cureton Ave., Mildura - Enquiries: (03) 5024 1838 Kilmore Celtic Festival Kilmore presents a weekend of Celtic celebration, focussing on the traditions of Celtic music and dance with a street market highlighting the best of Celtic wares. Following the Friday night ceilidh and Welcome Session, Saturday offers 13 hours of non-stop live Celtic music in three main heated venues in close proximity ensuring the weather is never a problem. July 2008 ? Kilmore - (Mel ref 610 L9) Enquiries: (03) 5781 1711 Mildura Country Music Festival Australia's third largest country music festival with tons of free entertainment. October 2008 ? Mildura - Enquiries: 1800 039 043 Dance Sports Festival Bendigo Organised by the Australian Dancing Society. September 2009 ? Schweppes Centre, Bendigo - Enquiries: (03) 9545 5526 International Hazelwood Power Festival of Dance Theatrical dance competitions including classical, modern/jazz, tap, national, chracter and song and dance. June 2009 ? Kernot Hall, Princes Drive, Morwell - Enquiries: (03) 5166 1325 Gorgeous Voices Festival A biennial weekend of song. September 2008 ? View Street, Bendigo - Enquiries: (03) 5444 1717 The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival A festival featuring classical and contemporary music. October 2008 ? Port Fairy - Enquiries: (03) 5568 3030 Maldon Folk Festival Featuring Australian performers from Victoria and interstate, workshops, laid back sessions, small chalkboard venues and street busking plus the inevitable ‘campfire’ get-togethers. November 2008 ? Maldon - Enquiries: (03) 5475 2569 Earthbeat Mildura Wentworth Music Festival This event (previously known as the Sunraysia Jazz and Wine Festival) features traditional and mainstream jazz in a variety of venues and wineries in the Mildura area. November 2008 ? Mildura - Enquiries: (03) 5021 2122 Wangaratta Festival of Jazz Australia's premier jazz event featuring a wide array of jazz and blues styles. Includes the Black Tie Jazz Ball, Free Stage, National Jazz Awards and Cup Eve Concert. November 2008 ? Wangaratta - Ticket sales: 1800 801 065 Ararat One-Act Play Festival An annual festival showcasing one-act plays. August 2009 ? Ararat - Enquiries: (03) 5352 2181 SheppARTon Festival SheppARTon Festival in partnership with the University of Melbourne. A ten day festival that celebrates the diversity and "common ground" of the community with theatre, song, dance and visual arts. March 2009 ? Shepparton - Enquiries: (03) 5832 9501 Ranges Folk Festival International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. April 2009 ? National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda - Enquiries: (03) 9754 1408 Gumboots & Pearls Opera in The Otways To be staged in the magical, natural setting of Melba Gully, Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill. An intimate afternoon of fabulous music, gorgeous singing, interactive fun & entertainment. This is an unmissable first time event featuring highly acclaimed Melbourne based 'Pot Pourri', local musicians, roving entertainers, & a range of local produce. October 2008 ?