Month: December 2016

Outside: The Cloud

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Pop Up Playground proudly presents, Outside: The Cloud an online and real life choose your own adventure that will be hitting the streets of Melbourne this summer. The theme of the adventure includes cyber warfare, environmental activism and artificial intelligence and is designed to turn the day of each player an epic journey by embroiling them into a story greater than themselves. Played over two months, each week will introduce a new episode that will direct each participant to hunt down hidden documents and videos online, along with unlocking passcodes that are concealed in real life while following gripping plot lines that will lead people over the Melbourne inner city and CBD. When; 23 January – 26 March 2017 Cost: $50 Two Month Subscription, $30 Monthly Subscription For more information, please visit popupplayground.com.au/outside-the-cloud/    

Heineken Saturday

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The famous Heineken Saturday returns to its spiritual home of the Royal Croquet Club located riverside at Birrarung Marr. Enjoy a day of icy cold Heinekens, delicious cuisine, spicy tunes and of course, some summertime croquet. Headlining music acts will be ARIA award-winning singer Jarryd James along with other feature artist to take the ultimate party into the night. For more information, click here Where: Royal Croquet Club, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne When: Saturday 17th December 16

Inflatable Regatta 2017

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Experience the sensation of floating downstream along the Yarra River in your own inflatable boat this summer. For one day only Inflatable Regatta 2017 will give people the opportunity to book a spot in one of their 1000 boats departing from the Hawthorn Rowing Club and drift down south along the Capital City Trail. Soak in the peaceful sights and sounds of the Yarra while you share the water with rowers, kayakers and pedestrians who will watch the action from the banks. Prices Single Boat $60 Double Boat $110  For more information, please visit inflatableregatta.com Where: Yarra Bank Reserve, 44 Creswick St, Hawthorn When: 9:30am 11th February 17

New Year’s Eve @ Arbory

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Melbournians know how to party and a New Year’s Celebration is no exception. Nothing beats the thrill of experiencing the spectacular fireworks show nestled on the banks of the Yarra River. However, if you’re looking at making this New Year’s Eve an unforgettable night surrounded by friends in prime position on the Yarra, then book your spot at Arbory Bar & Eatery. Enjoy an all exclusive food and beverage package featuring a stunning menu by Executive Chef Nick Bennett including Oyster & Charcuterie Stations and 5 hours of roving canapés along with a large selection of specialty beers, premium spirits and any wine from their extensive list. Varies live performances will set the vibes throughout the night including talented DJ sets. The night’s theme is ‘a splash of red’ and will absolutely make sure you kick off 2017 is style. Where: Arbory Bar & Eatery Flinders Walk, Melbourne When: 8pm – 1am Saturday 31st December 16 Price: General Release $190pp For further information, visit arbory.com.au/event/nye16/

West End Art Park

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Stop by for a free event full of vibrant celebration of urban artwork at the West End Art Park. Artist Georgia Hill, Phibs, George Rose and Ken Taylor with transform the old site of the Melbourne Australia Post Mail Centre into a spectacular urban gallery showcasing their aesthetically unique techniques and styles. George Rose will also be hosting exclusive lettering workshops, providing valuable insights for aspiring artist. In addition, live music will be provided by DJ Django on the decks followed by some soothing jazz sets. Local food vans will appease the crowds’ appetite including Gorilla Grill and The Grace Caravan. Audience will also find refuge in the shaded lounge areas where they can create their own urban artwork through interactive art zones, all while sitting back and soaking up the atmosphere. For further information, click here When: 12pm – 4pm Sunday 10th December 16 Where: Trenerry Property’s West End site, 185 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne

Interview: Melbourne Musical Theatre Festival Director, Trevor Alexander

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Melbourne, a festival city, has always been an enormous supporter of the performing arts community with Fringe, Comedy and the Cabaret Festival to name just a few of these events on her busy calendar. The Melbourne Musical Theatre Festival, debuting in Melbourne for the first time in January 2017, is the latest of one of such events, and is set to entertain musical lovers with a classic line-up of well-loved family musical favourites, timeless adult productions and new Australian shows in the iconic Athenaeum Theatre. We spoke to the event’s founder and Artist Director, Trevor Alexander about his vision for the event and his personal journey to bring this concept to creation. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background? Sports mad as a child, I was dragged off the school football field at the age of 15 by a girl I had a crush on, to be in the school musical.  The rest, as they say is history. An ‘undiscovered talent,’ I had my first lead role the following year, followed …

Melbourne outdoor cinemas

Five of the Best Outdoor Cinemas in Melbourne

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Make the most of summer by catching a flick at one of many outdoor cinemas. Here’s our pick of the top 5. Moonlight Cinemas | 8 December – 2 April One of the original outdoor cinemas, the Moonlight Cinemas shows films under the stars on the lush lawns of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Patrons can spread out on their picnic rugs or hire one of the limited number of Bean Beds for $9. The program is filled with all the latest blockbusters including Girl on the Train, Doctor Strange, La La Land,  Arrival, Passengers and more. QV Outdoor Cinemas | 30 November – 26 February Melbourne’s only silent cinema returns to the astroturf square of QV. Tickets only cost $12 and each come with a deck chair and headphones to watch the movie. There’ll be plenty of live entertainment plus food and cocktails as well as charity screenings. Plus you can bring your pooches along! Some of the movies in this year’s program include Bad Santa, Batman Returns, Gremlins, The Goonies, Stand By Me, The …

Melbourne Christmas Markets

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Melbourne is in full festive spirit and Christmas markets are starting to pop up all over town. Here’s a list of some of the best holiday markets for unique presents, artisan gifts, and local crafts. The Craft & Co Christmas Market | 10am-2pm, Sunday 11 December Launching it’s first ever Christmas Market, The Craft & Co  will play host to more than 20 local artisan producers whose non-perishable goods will make for the perfect gift these holidays.  From soothing chocolate goodies from Mork, through to TC&C spirits and wines, the haul will have something for young and old.  There’ll also be a hamper and wrapping service plus free samples of house-made wine produced and bottled at TC&C’s own vineyard, as well as house-made salami and cheese samples throughout the day. Kris Kringle Night Market | Every Thursday evening in December Northcote Town Hall’s much loved annual Kris Kringle Night Market returns this December over four Thursday evenings. Celebrating its tenth year, the Kris Kringle Night Market was established to showcase and support our vibrant artistic community. Pick …