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Our Calendar of Events and listings of events, festivals, markets, etc on various pages are usually updated several times a day and there is usually a new newsletter every week. Also you will find new entries on The White Hat News Page on most days. Pages added or substantially altered since 1st January 2012:Events, attractions & activities added (or details altered) in the week beginning Monday 30th January 2012:These listings can be found on various pages throughout the White Hat web site.
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Jhankar: A taste of India
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Come and see Anderson Park transform into a cultural wonderland with Jhankar.
Jhankar, the translation meaning 'musical chime', will feature an array of
traditional Indian music and dance along with contemporary Bollywood
performances.
Concert goers are invited to soak up all this fantastic afternoon will have
to offer. Take part in a dance workshop, watch the kids participate in a
traditional Indian game, or get your very own temporary Henna tattoo. Be swept
away by the rhythmic melodies, colour and atmosphere of this event. The City of
Boroondara would like to thank the Rajasthai Kutumb of Victoria who assisted in
planning this wonderful celebration of Indian tradition and culture.
(These events may be cancelled in the case of extreme wet weather or heat.
Please call 0411 199 122 on the day of the event for up to date information.) |
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Anderson Park, Hawthorn East
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Free |
Enquiries: (03) 9278 4770 |
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In One Day, Prologue: Infinite Space
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Classical dance re-interpreted to be relevant and inspiring for both new and
loyal ballet audiences. In a series of beautiful and athletic vignettes
choreographed by Simon Hoy and Robert Kelly the dancers move through the fickle
moods of a Melbourne day to the music of
Vivaldi’s
Four Seasons. Infinite
Space is choreographed to the music of
Mozart’s 27th piano
concerto. This uplifting work is a celebration of hope and beauty and has
become a signature piece for the Melbourne Ballet Company. |
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8pm, 2nd to 4th February 2012 |
Gasworks Arts Park, 21
Graham St, Port Melbourne
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$33 Full/ $30 Conc/ $30 Group (10+) |
Bookings: (03) 9699 3253 |
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Anatolian Culture and Arts Festival
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The taste of Anatolia comes alive once again at the Federation Square, Melbourne on 4-5 February 2012. The event will include live concerts from international and local artists, live art exhibitions, folk dances, whirling dervishes, oil wrestling, and replicas of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Ottoman and Seljuk gates and the most popular Trojan Horse. It is an event for the whole family and everyone is invited. Come and join us celebrate the Anatolian Festival with exotic cuisines from the Anatolian kitchen. Istanbul Culture and Arts Centre in collaboration with Melbourne International Business Association invites all Melbournians and to participate in this family event that attracts more than 50,000 visitors. |
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St Kilda Festival
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A large annual festival with an emphasis on free entertainment and bands. Sunday 12th February is Festival Sunday. |
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4th to 12th February 2012 |
St Kilda
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Enquiries: (03) 9209 6777 |
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Jazz at Canterbury Gardens
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Canterbury Gardens will come alive with the velvety vocals
of Ali McGregor, accompanied by her vibrant three-piece
band. Ali traverses the worlds of opera and popular culture
like no other, either as an award winning principal soprano
with Opera Australia or as an internationally renowned jazz
and cabaret artist. The onsite dance floor will be at your
disposal as your feet start tapping to the glorious mix of
both classical and contemporary jazz numbers during this
afternoon full of great music. There will also be a drumming
workshop and face painters to keep the kids entertained. (These events may be cancelled in the case of extreme wet weather or heat. Please call 0411 199 122 on the day of the event for up to date information.) |
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4 to 6.30pm, Sunday 5th February |
Canterbury Gardens, Canterbury Road, Canterbury
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Cricket - Australia vs India
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One day cricket at the MCG as Australia takes on India |
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2.20 to 10.05pm, 5th February 2012 |
M.C.G.
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Paris & Napoleon
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Napoleon I remains one of those fascinating figures of history whose actions had a profound influence the course of world history.
This lecture by Kenneth Park will take you to Napoleon’s Paris to examine this much admired city by looking at some of Napoleon’s ambitious building projects for the ‘showcase’ capital of the French Empire. Full details at
Old
Treasury Building |
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10 to 11am, Monday 6th February 2012 |
Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring Street, Melbourne
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$25 ($22 for National Trust Members |
Enquiries: (03) 8663 7260 |
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Kids at Victoria Park
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Kids, get ready for an exciting adventure when Stewie Koala, Ellie Emu, Suzie
Roo and friends come to visit from the Magical Mountains. They will tell you all
about their wonderful travels around Australia and get you dancing and singing
along with their friend Wozza. Alongside the concert there will be the chance to
get up close and personal with Australia's indigenous animals when Wild Action,
the travelling interactive animal show, bring out some of their furry friends
including koalas and fairy penguins.
With the Tree House Art Workshop, face painters and Danny the Clown also
close by, this event promises to be a great day out for the whole family.
(These events may be cancelled in the case of extreme wet weather or heat.
Please call 0411 199 122 on the day of the event for up to date information.) |
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11am to 1.30pm, Sunday 12th February |
Victoria Park, High Street, Kew
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Enquiries: (03) 9278 4770 |
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Better Homes & Gardens Live
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Better Homes and Gardens comes to life, offering live demonstrations and interactive workshops, with the experience structured around food, home, gardening, craft and lifestyle zones.
Enjoy fascinating demonstrations about all things for the home and garden, presented by Tara Dennis, Rob Palmer, Jason Hodges, Graham Ross and ‘Fast’ Ed Halmagyi. |
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Passion Concer
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Pipe Organ Plus delivers exquisite classical music to audiences throughout
2012. Passion opens the year’s Concert Season with a strong link to the most
important period of the religious calendar, Easter. Acclaimed organist, Dominic
Perissinotto performs moving works from virtuosos including Guilmant,
Liszt and Dupré
traversing Christ’s journey through Lent to His subsequent glorious
Resurrection. |
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2.30 tp 4.30pm, 18th March 2012 |
Basilica of St
Patrick, 47 Adelaide St, Fremantle
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Standard - $35, Senior - $30, Student (U18) - $20 |
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Recently added news items:
Germany Sets Aside $130 Billion for Renewable
Energy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on 30 May
that Germany, the world's fourth-largest economy and Europe's
biggest, would shutter all of its 17 nuclear power plants between
2015 and 2022, an extraordinary commitment, given that they
currently produce about 28 percent of the country's electricity.It
is by any yardstick an extraordinary (and expensive) commitment that
may well have the collateral benefit of unlocking similar funding
worldwide for renewable energy projects.
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2011
Greening the European Union has suffered a setback. The European
Biodiesel Board is reporting that the European Union biodiesel
industry production forecasts are noting a 2011 decrease in output,
the first since data has been gathered, down from 2010 figures of
9.57 million tons.
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