Where better to enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of Melbourne’s summer sunsets than from 40 storeys high on the iconic Melbourne Star? Spinning on the star, you’ll get a 360 degree view of Melbourne from from the Dandenongs to the You Yangs, to Mount Macedon and nearby Port Phillip Bay. It’s a must-do experience to watch the ever changing colours of our beautiful city’s sunsets. Visit the website here.
As the days get longer, there’s no better way to enjoy the brighter evenings than heating up the barbie on an Aqua Donut, a circular floating device with a barbeque station secured in the centre of the vessel. The most unique dining experience on the water you can have in Melbourne. Visit the website here.
Escape to the French countryside this January as So Frenchy So Chic in the Park returns to the Werribee Park Mansion for it’s fifth year. The day will be filled with music, food, wine and of course, plenty of joie de vivre. This year’s line up of musical acts promises the perfect blend of sultry and folksy summer songs to dance your heart away to including Moroccan artist, Hindi Zahra, who has been likened to a modern day Billie Holiday; Brigitte (actually a duo, Aurélie Saada and Sylvie Hoarau) with heir unique sound of lounge-pop, and retro-folk sizzling disco; Lou Doillon, who needs no introduction; and Soviet Supreme, a Balkan-electro collective. Bring a picnic or pre-order a basket filled with crusty baguettes, salad jardinière, and a petite four chocolate ganache tart. And if that’s enough gourmet French food for you, there’ll also be a banquet of tempting fare on the day including seafood, crêpes, macaroons and ice cream all served by the Frenchiest food artisans. To quench your thirst the finest champagnes from Laurent Perrier will be …
Grab your swimsuits and your best pals! Slide the City™ is returning to Melbourne this summer, bringing with them 300 Meters of aquatic fun! Starting in 2013, Slide the City™ began by producing slide events in just three cities in America its first year. This year, Slide the City™ is on track to produce more than 150 events in 15 countries including 10 in Australia, and one right here in Melbourne.Transforming Lansdowne Street (East Melbourne) into one giant water block party, sliders will be slipping their way down a 3oom giant slide which spans three city blocks. There’ll also be live music, food, drinks and giveaways on the day to make this one giant summer party to remember. Don’t forget the floaties! When: 10 January, 2016 Visit the website here. Want to win 2 triple slide passes to Slide the City™ ? In 25 words or less, tell us your favourite thing to do in Melbourne over summer? Terms & conditions here. Competition closes 5 January, 2015.
The We Know Melbourne team are long term fans of contemporary dance company, Chunky Move and were excited to attend their latest show, Miss Universal last week. Upon entering the studios, we were told it was an open space and we were free to move between rooms, bars and couches. Unsure what to expect, we first entered the room where there were two tiny sculptures in the middle in amongst the rest of the audience. We had a brief introduction from one of the members of the Chunky Move board and also the artistic director, Anouk. We were told that the performance was going to a blend of theatre and gallery installations. Proceeding to the other room, we could see the chairs but they were up against the wall so once again, we weren’t sure whether we’d be standing up the whole performance or whether the show would span across the two rooms. Soon we spotted the dancers (the only way we could tell was that they were barefoot) as they moved through the standing …
Escapism: super fun, definitely a challenge Working across the road from Strike Bowling at QV Melbourne, we’re often in there for a beer and a bowl to celebrate the usual occasions like birthdays, a new employee starting, people leaving and so on, but we’ve always looked curiously at the red doors dotted throughout – and wondered was behind them as we sipped our drinks. This Christmas instead of killing off our brain cells with an afternoon of beers and bad-for-your-health junk food, we decided to put them to the test in one of Strike’s three, challenging ‘Escapism’ rooms. Strike describe these red-doored conundrums as ‘one room. one team. 50 minutes. a bit of thinking and a lot of fun.’ Having chosen their ‘difficulty nine’ level Casino Heist room we definitely did a lot more than just a ‘bit’ of thinking, that’s for sure. Being under the constant pressure to solve riddles to get through each door in a series of rooms does interesting things to a team and brings the ‘leader,’ ‘follower’ and ‘problem solver’ …
A Melbourne-based company comprised of young, tenacious theatre-makers, Freshly Ground Theatre hits the stage this December with it’s latest premiere season; Affair Play. Running from the 9th to the 19th at the Mechanics Institute in Brunswick, audiences can expect a fast-paced, sharp, contemporary nod to the much- loved bedroom farce. Ahead of the opening, We Know Melbourne had the opportunity to interview director Sam Floyd. Where did you draw your inspiration from for the subject matter in Affair Play? I’m turned on by a premise that brims with immediate conflict. That throws up a potent philosophical debate, boiled down into a cracking yarn. My imagination runs away with punchlines. The more I got to know the characters, the more I cared about them, the more the debate gained depth. For me the inspiration is the idea itself, and yields the more you unpack it. One writes from experience, I believe it’s impossible not to. But I don’t write what I’d consider autobiographically. I take an observation and apply exorbitant imagination. Then craft is in …
Feel the love as the world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest makes a Valentine’s Day comeback. Short film fans around Australia were heartbroken when earlier this year it was announced that the iconic event was cancelled, but thanks to the generous sponsor CGU Insurance, the Festival has received a lifeline and will be back on Sunday 14 February 2016 in Centennial Parklands, Sydney (with fingers crossed a live screening in Melbourne). Twenty-one years on, Tropfest Australia attracted a live national audience of around 150,000 people on a single night and today more than 1.6 million people have attended a Tropfest event over it’s lifetime. “As a free, outdoor event, Tropfest makes short film accessible to all. There’s nothing else quite like it and I think that’s what people love.. Tropfest is a great festival, providing unique platforms for talented filmmakers through its events and initiatives, and we are excited to be able to help them get back on their feet,” Mr Bessell said. “Tropfest is about fostering the growth of the Australian film industry, and these …
Melbourne’s one and only French Christmas Market is almost here! This weekend, Alliance Française de Melbourne will be transformed into a European market showcasing the very best French products, food, wine, music and offer a range of free and ‘gold coin donation’ activities, face painting, balloon entertainer, children’s games, photo booth, French language classes plus more. It’s a free family-friendly event, so bring the little ones When: 5 December – 6 December Where: Alliance Française de Melbourne, 51 Grey St Kilda Visit the website here
Markit returns to Federation Square on Sunday 29 November for it’s sixth year. There’ll be over 100 Australian independent designers selling limited-edition jewellery, ceramics, fashion, art prints, homewares and more. For those who are looking for early Christmas presents, Markit is the perfect place to buy those Australian-made products with an original edge. Meet the designers in person and shop their one-off bespoke items that aren’t readily available elsewhere. When: 10am-5pm Sunday, 29th November Where: Federation Square Visit the website here.
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