MELBOURNE BELOW
- The Calendar of Times Past (2006) -

Where: Wesley Anne, 250 High Street, Northcote.

When: From 8:30PM.

Cost: $12.

"All the ingredients of a highly entertaining farce: mistaken identities, sexual innuendo, and a frantically fast-paced plot. Three couples are seeking illicit liaisons - unknowingly at the same time and place! Add a straight-laced children's author, a sexy au pair girl and a flamboyant interior decorator ... stir in misplaced love notes, ringing phones and a full liquor cabinet ... and the game is on!"

WHERE: Mt. Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. (Bookings: (03) 9789 3273.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST: All tickets are $23. (Includes tea/coffee during interval).

"Christmas Food! Yes, Christmas Food! And Christmas Questions! Come along for the Joy that is the start of December at the MSFC!

(Please note that attendees not demonstrating sufficient Joy will be liable to "encouragement" from the Happy Jocko of Joy and his Happy Mallet. You have been warned.)

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

WHERE: The Spanish Club, 59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

WHEN: Doors open 7:00PM, Screening at 8:30PM (wheelchair access available).

COST: $15 Full & $10 Concession. (Tickets only available on the door!)

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win special Door Prizes to the value of $400 courtesy of
Madman and Crumpler.

Celebrate a splendid year of short films with Fitzroy Shorts at THE FITZ Best Short Film Awards '06 to be held on December 2nd at The Spanish Club in Fitzroy! Awards are to be presented by the one and only Brigadier Rex Pipes who will be the host for the evening. Ten of the best films from the Fitzroy Shorts screening calendar will screen on the night and will be up for awards in the following categories. All award winners will receive cash prizes and an award designed by Sacha Design.

• Best Short Film (Inc. Documentary)
• Best Director
• Best Screenplay (Story)
• Best Editing
• Best Cinematography

Judges for this years awards are our very own curators from each month, which include, Nicholas Hansen, Bree Mckilligan, Megan Spencer, Aaron Wilson, Shanti Gudgeon and Pauline Delaveaux.

WHERE: Northcote Uniting Church Hall, 251 High Street.

WHEN: 6:30PM till late!

COST: $15 full, $10 concession, $5 children under 16.

Featuring a cast of thousands, and the chance to dance till we drop!

FEATURING:
The Pan-African Choir,
Sally Ford, Patrick Cronin, Ileana Posas and Andy Price
Christopher Young, Skirl, Carl Panuzzo,
Adi Sapir and Andrew Pendlebury
Thursday’s Children, Noemi Liba
Rose Turtle Ertler, Gorani
Simon Imagin, Invention in Time
Sam Evans, Chloe Hall
Elissa Goodrich, John Baker Duo
Dean Frenkel, Golden Fleece
and the
Ajak Kwai Band playing cool South Sudanese Dance Rhythms.

Licensed, drinks and delicious snacks available + CDs on sale.

More information:
http://www.boite.asn.au/

BOOK CLUB:
(No further information.)

WHERE: Whitley College, 50 The Avenue, Parkville.

WHEN: 1:00-5:00PM.

COST: $5 for Starwalking Members, $7 for non-members, free for children under 12.

"Celebrate Christmas and all things Star Wars."

THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER at 7PM

Special guests include -
KODO'S YOKO FUJIMOTO from Japan
Kavisha Mazzella
Arnold Zable
Stephen Taberner and members of the Melbourne Millennium Chorus.
'Viva La Visa'
West Papuan dancers

Tickets - $30 available at TICKETMASTER
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/

Available at the door from 6pm.

In some Papuan tribes the exchange of a child between warring parties means peace, because the risk of wounding your own flesh and blood during another fight is too high. The child, who thereafter lives with the old enemy, is known as a peace child.

TUMBUNA (THE ANCESTORS) is an indigenous performance troupe formed in 1987 to revitalise the memory of Papuan ancestors and heroes and reinvigorate the moral fabric they wove. TUMBUNA tells the story of 'Peace Child' through dance, drumming, body paint, and extraordinary harmonies. The group has toured extensively in Asia and New Guinea. The debut in Australia was to be held at the BMW Edge Theatre as a prelude to the Earth Festival in Japan in July 2007.

The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs have rejected visa applications from the West Papuan performers invited to Melbourne to perform Peace Child at a Boite Concert in BMW Edge Theatre on Thursday 14 December 2006.

Boite director, Roger King, said 'DIMA's rejection notice claimed the West Papuan artists were unable to demonstrate 'sufficient incentive to return to Indonesia in terms of property, assets, permanent employment, and no ties to your homeland' - a clear indication of how little they comprehend the artists' relationship with their land as the source and inspiration for their performance.

MS FUJIMOTO will arrive at FEDERATION SQUARE just before the concert on 14 December in a flotilla of boats carrying the sponsors and a special indigenous wood sculpture carved especially for the 'Peace Child' concert.

The Artists:

Yoko Fujimoto is a founding member of KODO, the internationally acclaimed Japanese drumming group and the group's principal vocalist. She has arrived in Australia and is preparing a program that draws on Japan's occupation of New Guinea during World War II for inspiration. Yoko offers a re-interpretation of traditional pieces from both cultures into exciting new works devised during the first-ever artistic collaboration between performance artists from Japan and West Papua.

In the concert she will be supported by local artists including two extraordinary West Papuan dancers, plus Kavisha Mazzella, Arnold Zable, Stephen Taberner and members of the Melbourne Millennium Chorus. 'Viva La Visa' is a dramatic and athletic interpretation of betrayal and endurance in dance, drumming, body design, and extraordinary Melanesian harmonies.

The last MSFC function for the year is being held this Friday the 15th.

"We are off to the movies to see Charlotte's Web! Details are;
Westgarth Cinema, High St Northcote
6pm for a 6:30 start
Adults $15
Child / Conc $12

"Please see us in the foyer to pick up your tickets and treats.

"Dinner afterwards at Spudatoes across the road (to be paid seperately).

RSVP by Wednesday 13th is essential for booking purposes. Members, family and friends are welcome to come to either the movie or dinner or both.

• Screenings Old & New
• Board Games
• Outdoor Sports
• Auctions & Dealers
• Wince Inducing Play
• BBQ Drinks & Sweets
• SANTA

Come dressed in your favourite costume - does not have to be Doctor Who related!

Fitzroy Shorts is proud to have filmmaker and critic, Megan Spencer as the curator for the November screening. Megan brings us a fantastic selection of short films for the final competition screening on November 1st before The Fitz Best Short Film Awards in December.

This month features 2006 St Kilda Film Festival opening night film 'THE DEAL', directed by Nigel Karikari. Staring Glen Robbins (Boytown), a gripping mini thriller that was only meant to go around the block. Also on the program is, 'THE CAT AND CLAUDIA', directed by Lily Coates (2006 MIFF Accelerator Program filmmaker). Somewhere between life and death, a woman waits ... pursued by her ravenous cat.

Join Fitzroy Shorts on the short film extravaganza of 2006 and enjoy the door prizes on offer and ! fine dining available at The Spanish Club while you watch the films.

WHEN: Wednesday November 1st 2006
WHERE: The Spanish Club 59 - 61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. (Melway reference 2C C7)
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm (wheelchair access available)
COST: $10 Full, & $7 Conc. Tickets only available on the door!
WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win special Door Prizes to the value of $400

For further information email us at: info@fitzroyshorts.com

The new Lisa Miller album "Morning In The Bowl Of Night" will be released early in 2007. Before reassembling the big band for the album launch shows next year, Lisa will be warming up the new songs with Shane O'Mara and Peter Jones over five consecutive Thursday nights at Melbourne's Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Ph. (03) 9417 4059.)

This is the first weekly residency Lisa has done in Melbourne since the days she began her solo career at The Standard Hotel just around the corner. It's free, they've got good Spanish wine and food, so there's really no reason not to make this your regular Thursday night thing this November.

"Guy Forks Night! Food and Trivia."

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

"What strikes you immediately is not just the confident purity of Zulya's voice, but the quality of writing and arranging." Songlines, UK.

Multi-award winner, Zulya and her band have enchanted audiences from Serbia to Siberia, Berlin to Moscow, Tatarstan to Helsinki. Their current, Russian inspired, CD, The Waltz of Emptiness stayed in the top 20 of the European World Music charts for months.

WHERE: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne. (Bar and food available.)

WHEN: Begins at 8PM.

COST: $25 Full, $20 Concession.

Ramnath and Gopinath Iyer are some of Australia's most highly respected exponents of South Indian music. Veena playing twins, they demonstrate a fine, shared sensitivity to each other's playing. Working with Sridar Chary on mridangam, their performances are intimate musical conversations.

WHERE: Mark Street Hall (1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy, 3068.)

WHEN: Begins at 8PM.

COST: $15 full, $10 concession, $5 children. (Bookings not needed.)

With Special Guests:

Rachel Luttrell (Teyla Emmagan)
Gary Jones (Chief Mst Sgt. Walter Harriman)
--PLUS--
N. John Smith
(Co-Executive Producer SG1 & Atlantis)
Lynn Smith
(Locations Manager SG1 & Atlantis)

NEW GUEST: David Nykl!

WHERE: The State Library of Victoria (Entrance 3, Latrobe Street, Melbourne).

WHEN: Doors open at 9:00AM.

COST:
General Tickets: Adult: $120. Student/Child: $65.

VIP Tickets: $350.

FEATURES:
Autograph opportunities, Photograph opportunities, Dealers area, auction, raffle, Q&A sessions.

(Check the website for further information.)

Scott Liston
First Contact Conventions
http://www.firstcontactconventions.com.au/
Phone: 0439 444 901.

The new Lisa Miller album "Morning In The Bowl Of Night" will be released early in 2007. Before reassembling the big band for the album launch shows next year, Lisa will be warming up the new songs with Shane O'Mara and Peter Jones over five consecutive Thursday nights at Melbourne's Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Ph. (03) 9417 4059.)

It's free, they've got good Spanish wine and food, so there's really no reason not to make this your regular Thursday night thing this November.

It's James (Jocko) Allen the librarian's birthday - celebrate with cake. Both normal and gluten-free cake will be provided!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

COST: $3 members, $5 non-members.

The screening of the documentary film "The Last Valley" will take place at the Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston Street (Opposite the Town Hall) from 8pm.

This is the only opportunity to see the film prior to the Victorian state election. The ABC have yet to announce a screening date.

The film is about the collapse of the East Gippsland logging industry after 50 years of unsustainable logging and the consequences of that for the local communities and environment. The film includes the controversial attempt by the Victorian government to log the iconic Goolengook valley.

The new Lisa Miller album "Morning In The Bowl Of Night" will be released early in 2007. Before reassembling the big band for the album launch shows next year, Lisa will be warming up the new songs with Shane O'Mara and Peter Jones over five consecutive Thursday nights at Melbourne's Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Ph. (03) 9417 4059.)

It's free, they've got good Spanish wine and food, so there's really no reason not to make this your regular Thursday night thing this November.

WHERE: The Spanish Club, 59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

"Entry is $10 at the door and the EP will be on sale there for $10 as well. Bargain!"

Also featuring: Nick Roy + Andrew McCubbin & the Hope Addicts.

http://www.jessicapaige.net/
http://www.myspace.com/jessicapaige

WHERE: The Wesley Anne, 250 High Street, Northcote.

WHEN: Doors open 8:30PM.

COST: $12 ( $10 concession).

"Hey, this gig on Thursday night is actually a bit of a benefit gig for my poor little dog Geronimo, who needs an operation, and goes into surgery on Tuesday. I'm trying to raise the $ to pay for it, so you'll know that the door money is going to a good and worthy cause, not just wine and rent like it usually does!"

http://www.wendyrule.com/

Alison Barton and others discuss their experiences at the World Science Fiction Convention at Los Angeles this year.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Berwick And District Folk Club at The Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick, 3806.

"Bringing together people with a love for acoustic music."

COST: Guests $10.00 -- Members & Spot Acts $7.00

FORMAT: Guest Artists and Open Stage.

DOORS OPEN: 7:30PM.

CONTACTS: Christine & Edward - Phone (03) 9702 1223.
Email: badfolk@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.badfolk.org

MEMBERSHIPS: Single $15 – Family $25.

THE GUESTS:
Bossanation
Bossanation is a creative and dynamic trio successfully combining acoustic Guitar (Richard), Flute (Tony), Conga Drums and Percussion (Jacinta), to achieve a full and exciting sound. All the members of Bossanation have their musical roots in Jazz, ranging from Jazz-fusion and Latin Jazz, through to contemporary West Coast Jazz. Bossanation’s music is a unique blend of jazz influences, Latin beats and sophisticated contemporary rock and pop, in order to bring you their versions of selected jazz standards, music by Sting and Roberta Flack, and also original pieces on which Richard and Tony have collaborated.

Libertad
Libertad is an Andean Music Group bringing with it all the vibrancy and energy of this traditional form of music. With up to nine members, the rhythm, beat and energy from this group will make you want to move.

WHERE: 1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy at 8PM.

Cavanagh & Argus, Matthew MacLeod & Breathing Space.

A relaxing evening with a range of wonderfully entertaining performers;

Breathing Space, directed by Therese Virtue is an all female voice ensemble, celebrating their 10th birthday

Cavanagh & Argus are a duo that consists of Michael and David Kean. Their music is reflective and mellow, with shifting lyrical themes, that are highlighted by intricate guitar fingerpicking and vocal harmonies. The two are gigging regulary around Melbourne and are currently in the midst of recording their debut album.

Matthew MacLeod is a singer/songwriter from Canada. He has performed in coffeehouses, house concerts and folk festivals across North America and Australia. Recently he was selected as a finalist in the 2006 Maldon Folk Festival and recent performances include the Chewton Folk Festival and the Whole Gamut Music Club in Brunswick.

The Klezmer repertoire captures the history of the Jewish people in Europe - singular and universal- from sorrow to exuberant joy! Virtuosic playing, fabulous singing, Freydi Mrocki, Lionel Mrocki, David Breytman and David Krycer.

WHERE: Mark St Hall, 1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy.

Tickets $15 full / $10 concession / $5 child. Tickets available at the door.

Snacks & drinks from 7:45PM. Family Friendly.

WHERE:
Berwick Old Cheese Factory
34 Homestead Road
Berwick, Victoria

FAYRE AND TOURNEY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
From:
9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday
9:30AM - 4:00PM Sunday

TICKET PRICES:
Adults and Children over 16: $ 8.00
Children 7 - 15: $ 5.00
Children under 6: Free
Family Pass (2 Adults & 3 Children): $27.00

More information:
http://www.mmfat.org.au/

The new Lisa Miller album "Morning In The Bowl Of Night" will be released early in 2007. Before reassembling the big band for the album launch shows next year, Lisa will be warming up the new songs with Shane O'Mara and Peter Jones over five consecutive Thursday nights at Melbourne's Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Ph. (03) 9417 4059.)

It's free, they've got good Spanish wine and food, so there's really no reason not to make this your regular Thursday night thing this November.

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

DOCTOR WHO RETROSPECTIVE 2006.
A discussion of the year past, and the year to come.

"All the ingredients of a highly entertaining farce: mistaken identities, sexual innuendo, and a frantically fast-paced plot. Three couples are seeking illicit liaisons - unknowingly at the same time and place! Add a straight-laced children's author, a sexy au pair girl and a flamboyant interior decorator ... stir in misplaced love notes, ringing phones and a full liquor cabinet ... and the game is on!"

WHERE: Mt. Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd., Mt Eliza. (Bookings: (03) 9789 3273.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST: All tickets are $23. (Includes tea/coffee during interval).

COST: $3 members, $5 non-members.

Join us at the Fitzroy Town Hall, as we launch the 9th Melbourne Millennium Chorus CD 'Mare Profondo', with exotic snacks, drinks and dancing.

Various Artists including the haBiBis, Kavisha Mazzella, Bec Rigby, Bagryana Popov, Katrina Wilson, Oliver Mann, David Williamson, and of course the mighty Melbourne Millennium Chorus will be singing songs from their latest hit!

(We will also have a television on site for those who can't bear to miss the election tally!)

The evening is licensed and there will be all manner of delicious snacks available for purchase!

Entry $15/10 concession. Free for Boite members! Come and make it a party! CDs will be sold at the bargain price of $20 (RRP $28).

(Celebrating 30 years of AUSTREK and 40 years of "Star-Trek.")

The Second Austrek Sci-Fi Festival.

This will be a Huge day and night in the Austrek history books as we get up early and then go to bed late after a Mini-Con and Ball at the Austrek 30/40 day.

MINI-CON TICKET COST:
$25 - Adults.
$20 - Austrek Members.
$15 - Children/Concession/Students.

VENUE: Saville on Russell, 222 Russell Street, Melbourne.

WHEN: 10:00AM - 5:00PM.

SPECIAL GUESTs: Jane Badler (Diana from "V").

THE 30/40 BALL.

"This is it guys, the event you have all be asking us about. The Austrek Birthday celebration ball.

"As you know, Austrek is 30 this year and we are the second oldest Star Trek fan club in the world. This is a night for both and and new members to come together, reminisce and have fun in this Science Fiction institution we call Austrek.

TICKETS COST: $66

Included -

• 2 course meal,
• Dancing and music,
• Commemorative Austrek Wine Glass,
• Cash Bar.

VENUE: Saville On Russell, 222 Russell Street, Melbourne.

WHEN: 7:30PM till late (very, very late!)

Prizes for costumes and performances will be handed out.

Professional photographer will be in attendance.

Please email, call us (0439 444 901)
or see us at an event/meeting to book your tickets.

No tickets at the door, pre-bookings only!

The new Lisa Miller album "Morning In The Bowl Of Night" will be released early in 2007. Before reassembling the big band for the album launch shows next year, Lisa will be warming up the new songs with Shane O'Mara and Peter Jones over five consecutive Thursday nights at Melbourne's Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Ph. (03) 9417 4059.)

It's free, they've got good Spanish wine and food, so there's really no reason not to make this your regular Thursday night thing this November.

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 6:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $30
Concession: $25
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $99
$27 each for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

In a very rare one off special, Fitzroy Shorts brings audiences a selection of short documentaries from all over the world for the month of October. For the first time Fitzroy Shorts unites with the esteemed International Film Festival Interfilm Berlin - Berlin International Short Film Festival www.interfilm.de to bring a selection of short docs from their festival. Featuring all the way from the Russian Federation 'The Glass Island', directed by Alexander Avilov. 'The Glass Island' shows us that while the people's hearts turn into glass, in the north of our country, they wait for Mr. Andersen to bring back the fairytales.

Fitzroy Shorts is also proud to have local documentary filmmaker Nicholas Hansen as curator of the month for October. Nicholas' recent feature documentary film RASH www.rashfilm.com completed in 2005 premiered at MIFF 05.

Join Fitzroy Shorts on the short film extravaganza of 2006 and enjoy the door prizes on offer and fine dining available at The Spanish Club while you watch the films.

WHEN: Wednesday October 4th 2006
WHERE: The Spanish Club 59 - 61 Johnston St Fitzroy (Melway 2C C7)
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm (wheelchair access available)
COST: $10 Full, & $7 Conc. Tickets only available on the door!
WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win special Door Prizes to the value of $400

For further info simply email us at: info@fitzroyshorts.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Director: Thomas Baricevic
0404 091 140.

"Food and Trivia. Scary food! Scary trivia! Do you dare?"

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $35
Concession: $30
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $119

The "reverse gala" night will commence with drinks and finger food in the foyer at 8:00PM. The performance will follow at 9:30PM.

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior & Concession $28.00
• Child under 15 $22.00
• Group (10+) $28.00
• (Credit Card: $1.00 extra charge)

Please ring (03) 9885 9654 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $30
Concession: $25
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $99
$27 each for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 2:00PM & 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior & Concession $28.00
• Child under 15 $22.00
• Group (10+) $28.00
• (Credit Card: $1.00 extra charge)

Please ring (03) 9885 9654 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 6:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $30
Concession: $25
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $99
$27 each for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 7:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior & Concession $28.00
• Child under 15 $22.00
• Group (10+) *only* $20.00
• (Credit Card: $1.00 extra charge)

Please ring (03) 9885 9654 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

Wednesday October 11, 2006, 7:15PM
@ LOOP 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne. Free entry.

14 short films, including the latest from Bill Mousoulis NOCTURNAL SUBMISSIONS (for more info see http://www.innersense.com.au/nocturne/index.html), and one of the great Australian films of recent times, Kim Miles' SICK TO THE VITALS.

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $30
Concession: $25
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $99
$27 each for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 7:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• All tickets $25.00
• (Credit Card: $1.00 extra charge)

Please ring (03) 9885 9654 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

Join the discussion: "Do You Believe in Aliens?"

WHERE: The Northcote Uniting Church, 251 High Street, Northcote.

WHEN: Doors open 8:00PM, Concert starts at 8:30PM.

COST: Tickets at Door, $15 - kids free.

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $35
Concession: $30
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $119

*Dress code is "black tie" for this performance. Altona City Theatre reserves the right to refuse admission to patrons not conforming to the dress code.

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior & Concession $28.00
• Child under 15 $22.00
• Group (10+) $28.00
• (Credit Card: $1.00 extra charge)

Please ring (03) 9885 9654 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 2:00 PM & 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior & Concession $28.00
• Child under 15 $22.00
• Group (10+) $28.00
• (Credit Card: $1.00 extra charge)

Please ring (03) 9885 9654 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

COST: $3 members, $5 non-members.

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $30
Concession: $25
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $99
$27 each for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

Amber Benson "Tara" from buffy and Adam Busch "Warren", Tom Lenk "Andrew" and Danny Strong "Jonathan" the Troika from Buffy the Vampire Slayer 6th Season will be appearing in Melbourne on the 15th of October 2006, from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

The event features all four guests live on stage for a few stories, anecdotes as well as Question and Answers. There will also be a variety of events throughout the day, such as auctions, raffles and trivia. There will also be
merchandise as well as rare collectables available to purchase from the dealers. You will also have the chance to meet the VIP guests and acquire autographs and professional photographs.

Please note that autographs are provided via your seating allocations so book early to ensure availability.

WHERE:
The Melbourne convention is being held at the State Library 328 Swanston Street Melbourne with the entrance to the conference centre via La Trobe Street.

TICKETS:

• Day ticket: $50.00.
  
• VIP ticket: $350.00
  - Front row seat.
  - Priority autographs and professional photo.
  - Exclusive evening function.
  - Exclusive image of the Troika including autograph from Adam, Danny and Tom.

More information and booking form from: http://www.thehubproductions.com/

You can get tickets online via the East Brunswick Club's website: http://www.eastbrunswickclub.com/bookings.php?gigid=17

See: http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

BOOK CLUB:
"Ringworld" by Larry Niven.
"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones.

"Antigone Now" is a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek classic by Sophocles. Two brothers are dead, one honoured by the state - the other considered a traitor. A sacrifice for love unfolds. The living bear responsibility for the dead. NMIT Fairfield campus plays host to an innovative take on this age-old story.

A production of epic proportions involving dynamic use of modern technology and an innovative format, defying what is expected from your typical theatre experience. Enjoy what is to be the second-last ever show to be produced by the soon to be defunct NMIT Theatre Arts Department.

WHERE: Yarra Edge Theatre, Fairfield NMIT, Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield. (Melway: 44 H1)

WHEN: 7:30PM.

TICKETS: $15 Adult / $12 Concession / $6 Student. Bookings: (03) 9269 8922.

WHERE: Yarra Edge Theatre, Fairfield NMIT, Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield. (Melway: 44 H1)

WHEN: 3:00PM (Matinee) & 7:30PM.

TICKETS: $15 Adult / $12 Concession / $6 Student. Bookings: (03) 9269 8922.

Date: Saturday October 21st
Time: 11am-4pm (Meet at the front entrance before 11AM)
Where: 2 Booker St., Spotswood.

Entry Fee: - Adult: $6.00, under 16 - FREE, Concession - FREE.

Planetarium Fee: - Adult - $5.00, Children under 16 - $3.50, Concession - $4.00

Space Exhibition Fee: - Adult / Kids under 16 / Concession - FREE

Lightning Show: - Adult / Kids under 16 / Concession - $4.

Transport: Take a train for the Werribee or Williamstown Lines - 10 minute walk to Scienceworks (300 metres away).

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dwcv/

It's a Masquerade theme, and cheap entry if you wear a mask (or mention that you've come to see Winterpark.)

See: http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

COST: $3 members, $5 non-members.

Food Night! Theme: SPRING.

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

This month Fitzroy Shorts brings you Internationally reknowned short film SNOW, directed by Dustin Feneley which screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year. SNOW is about a young boy, Benjamin who lives with his apathetic father in a remote, alpine setting, experimenting with the fine line between life and death. When Benjamin's test goes wrong, his father is forced to awaken from his ennui.

Also on the program is the acclaimed short film THE LAST CHIP, directed by Heng Tang. It follows the story of Madam Fang, a superstitious former cabaret singer frequents the casino to ease her loneliness and unhappy marriage. She seeks solace by forming a sisterhood with Mrs. Nguyen, a struggling yum-cha waitress and Sister Ah Lan, a religious factory worker. Together they pin their hopes on winning in the hope for financial freedom lifting them from their banal lives - which descends into an dark conclusion.

Fitzroy Shorts is also proud to have local filmmaker Aaron Wilson as curator of the month for September. Click here for further details on the program

This month's Fitzroy Shorts is on the September 6th. Hosted by the lovely Lulu LaRoche, Spanish Club is the go with shorts, delectable food from the menu... and a great Spanish ale to wash it all down!

THE GREAT DEBATE - "Has Science Gone Too Far?"

COST: $3 members, $5 non-members.

The Conference will be held at the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne, Australia from 13 – 15 September 2006.

The conference aims to bring together philosophers, theorists and visual and performing artists to celebrate this most influential of philosophers.

Keynote Speakers include Alain Badiou, Mieke Bal, Thomas Hirschhorn, Genevieve Lloyd, and Christopher Norris.

For more information visit:
http://www.conferences.unimelb.edu.au/spinoza/

PRESENTING RETURN OF THE SEQUEL: PART IV.

Where have all the original ideas gone?

Their focus is on Bluegrass, with some gospel and country thrown in. They share lead, harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, having a lot of fun in the process. Fiddle player Ian who has played in several groups has now joined us and we are working together to enhance our bluegrass sound.

It's a bluegrass night with this band with great harmonies. They will get your feet a tappin.

WHERE: Old Cheese factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806.

WHEN: Doors open 7:30PM. Music starts 8:00PM.

COST: $10 for Guests and $7 for Members.

NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION.

See whacky inventions of the past, and what does the future have in store?

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

WHERE: Melbourne University, Parkville Campus

Melbourne University has been home to Manifest since its creation and both Manifest organisers and the attendees have become quite attached to the well tended grounds and buildings, boasting some marvelous sceneries that in the past have been loved by cosplayers wanting to get that awesome shot of their costumes. It's very accessible via public transport and it's not hard at all to find the buildings where Manifest is held. Just follow the cosplayers!

With Manifest being in the 4th weekend of September, the fans will once more have some great facilities made available to them to enjoy all things anime. Currently, the Friday is still a registration day only much like it was in 2004, but we are at this point still in the planning stages of events that you can participate in so stay tuned!

COST: Prices for On the Day Registration are:

• Weekend $35
• Saturday $25
• Sunday $25

If you have any questions regarding Manifest registration, please e-mail Chris at registration@manifest.org.au.

Sessions at 2:00PM and 7:00PM with autograph opportunities from 12:00 midday.

Special First Contact Conventions tickets: $50.

Includes entrance to the session of your choice and a copy of Gary Lockwood’s book "2001 memories: An Actors Odyssey" signed by both Gary and Keir.
(Book RRP $28, unsigned).

Come and see the movie on the big screen in the exclusive 70mm print and hear the two lead actors discuss this and many other facets of their careers. This is an exclusive appearance and will be the only way to meet these fine actors in Melbourne.

WHERE: The Astor Theatre, corner of Chapel Street and Dandenong Road, St Kilda.

For more information visit:
http://www.firstcontactconventions.com.au/
http://www.astor-theatre.com/

GAMES AND VIDEO NIGHT featuring "The Cabinet of Dr Caligari."

Coffee, Cake and Conversation
It's Continuum Eve. Come along and celebrate with carbohydraty goodness... if you're not at the Con, that is!

"Continuum 4 aims to provide a wide range of traditional SF convention activities as well as some new ones, all complementing our theme, Retrorama: the future was then. We are very pleased to have Shaun Tan, Charles Stross and Margo Lanagan as our Official Guests for 2006, who will feature along with numerous other speakers and panellists in a fabulous line up of panels, presentations and special activities."

MEMBERSHIP RATES:
From 1 May 2006:

Adult Membership*: $145
Student/Concession*: $100
First Time Continuum Member: $100
Junior (5-16 Years)**: $25
Supporting Membership: $25

* A $10 discount off the Adult and Concession rates is applicable to members of an SF&F Club, Gaming Club or 2005 Convention.
** To be accompanied by an Adult. One Adult may accompany up to three (3) Junior Members.

You can attend for 1 day - rate to be announced.

WHERE: The Victoria Hotel (215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne) next to the Town Hall.

For more information send an email to info@continuum.org.au or visit http://www.continuum.org.au/

From 2.00pm we gather at at our usual place for a fun afternoon with friends.

This is a special event with a guest speaker. A Swinburne University lecturer will be joining us for a discussion on a variety of aspects from Sci-fi and how they effect our everyday lives.

Dr Mark Finn - Lecturer in Media, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Editor - Australian Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society
http://www.swin.edu.au/ajets/

Standard costs apply.

For more information email fanclub@austrek.org or visit http://www.austrek.org/

"Food and Trivia Night - Casserole. Chunky, nourishing and filling - and that's just the trivia!"

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

"Tonight, the MSFC Book Club reviews Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 491' and Orson Scott Card's 'Ender's Game.'"

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

GAMES NIGHT! BYO board, card and video games (you will need to bring your own games console and projector/TV set if you wish to play video games.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

WHERE: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1602 Main Road, Research 3095. (Melway 22 H1)

WHEN: 7:30PM onwards.

For more information visit http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

2006 Boite Schools Chorus : 'Rongo'

Creating a Rainbow of Song From Australia & The Pacific

Rongo is an exciting school chorus event organised by The Boite and will be the final event of the 2006 Boite Winter Festival.

The concert, held at Dallas Brooks Hall on Thursday August 31, will involve roughly 350 children from across victoria, under the musical direction of Vicki King.

Rongo is a celebration of music from Australasia and Oceania traditions and features performances by acclaimed Melbourne Musicians, Mihirangi, Grace Vanilau, and The Brown Roots Collective.

The Rongo Project has particular relevance to Australian students as it acknowledges our place in the Pacific region and is a great opportunity for students to experience some of the vibrant Pacific Culture which is active in our Melbourne community.

Students will learn about culture and difference within our region and will explore topics in the integrated learning areas of music, geography, languages and S.O.S.E. Audience members will receive a four page program, free of charge.

Book now for this joyous celebration of song!

Date: Thursday 31st August 2006
Time: 1:00pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Venue: Dallas Brooks Hall

Cost: Tickets $8 each plus $2 booking fee (no booking fee for groups of 10 or more)

Available online at http://www.boite.asn.au/ or from The Boite office (Ph. 9417 1983).

"This is the funny, bitter-sweet story of two mature students studying history, and a whole lot else, at university. The play centres on Rick, in his mid-forties, who makes drastic changes in his boring life and bravely heads off to university. And that’s when the fun starts. Rick learns from his new friend Noel the important things in student life, such as how to fry an egg on an iron, but actually getting a degree doesn’t seem to be on Noel’s agenda, so how is Rick to achieve his dearly held goal? Brilliantly written, and with lots of laugh-out-loud gags, means that this comedy from the author of Forget-me-Knot is touching, entertaining and exhilarating."

Tickets sold by mail to subscribers. (Subscription costs $5 per household per year.) Tickets are $20 each.

WHERE: Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, Vic. 3156.

WHEN: 8:30PM sharp.

More information see: http://www.1812theatre.com.au/

WHERE: Altona Civic Theatre in Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 7:30PM.

COST OF TICKETS:
Adults: $30
Concession: $25
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.): $99
$27 each for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550.

For more information visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

"Set in the wild, wild West, this show will have you dancing in the aisles. Full of glamour, pace and a sense of adventure, our 2006 youth production comprises a dynamic cast of young performers including showgirls and cowboys, goodies and baddies. Round up the gang and mosey along to another action-packed youth musical."

WHERE: the Eltham Performing Arts Centre at 1602 Main Road, Research 3095. (Melway 22 H1.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST:
Adults: $16. Concession: $14.
(For bookings phone (03) 9437 1574.)

(Members of Eltham Little Theatre can attend the opening nights of Plays 1,2 and 3 free - and also receive a newsletter "Chookas" every two months. Membership costs $20 (FAMILY) or $12 (PENSIONERS/CONCESSION.))

For more information please visit the website at http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

WHERE: Bar Open (upstairs), 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy from 8:00PM.

COST: $5.00.

OPENING NIGHT:
Thursday 6 July 6-8PM.

FREE ARTIST FLOOR TALK:
Thursday 20 July, 12:30–1:30PM.

Tension 10 TIMOTHY KENDALL EDSER Gallery 1

Strung-Out CATHERINE HOCKEY Gallery 2

Swishy Slashy JESSIE ANGWIN Gallery 3

West Space
1st Floor, 15-19 Anthony Street
Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
http://www.westspace.org.au/

Email: info@westspace.org.au
Phone: (03) 9328 8712.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 12-6PM & Saturdays 12-5PM.
(Please buzz at street level for entry after 5pm weekdays and all day Saturdays)

Food and Trivia Night Italian food Mamma mia! Pasta, pizza, lasagne and all things Italian as we ask questions that are more likely to baffle you than the Da Vinci Code!

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

KALKERI BENEFIT GIG
Music & Yoga Ashram for Children
Karnataka, South India

CHRIS SPRAGUE & GLEN KNIEBEISS Surbaha & Tabla - 'Intense, sublime, very moving'

TIHAI Indian & Early Blues Fusion - Tabla, Dobro, Esraj, Viola, Voice

EVA POPOV Exquisite Guitarist & Lyricist - Violin and Dbl Bass Accomp.

CAROUSEL Gypsy & Celtic Originals - Wild, diverse, finely crafted melodies
FRIDAY 7TH JULY
7:30PM $15/$10
at The Boite World Music Cafe
1 Mark Street, Nth Fitzroy.

Myfanwy Alderson (Boite Staff Member) & Emilie Alciato were volunteers at Kalkeri January 2006.

" We were inspired by the vision of Matthieu & Agathe Fortier who founded the school in 2002."

Kalkeri provides shelter, food, musical and academic education for more than 80 under-privileged children in the south of India. Much is needed for Kalkeri's ongoing success to positively influence the direction of many young lives. All money raised on this night will go directly towards purchasing sitars, tablas, books and building upgrades for the children of Kalkeri.

For more info about Kalkeri check out http://www.youngmusiciansoftheworld.org/

Enquiries Ph (03) 9417 1983.

WHERE: Whitley College - 'The Mervyn Himbury Theological Studies Centre'
50 The Avenue, Parkville (just north of Leonard Street) - Melway Ref: Map 43 F1.

WHEN: 1PM to 5PM.

ENTRY COST: $5 SWI Members. $7 for Non-Members. Free for children under 12.

For more information please visit: http://www.starwalking.net/

WHERE: The Balwyn Cinema(231 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn)from 5PM. (Movie starts at 6:30PM).

Tickets from the Club: $15 or $12(concessions).

"Yaaarrrggghhh!!!! Food and Treasure!!! Don't miss it!"

More at the MSFC website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Pirates in SF and fantasy In the wake of the release of Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest, we look at the role of pirates in SF and fantasy.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

This involves the Astronomical Society of Victoria Guides running a tour of the Observatory including star gazing through the historical telescopes from 1874, a talk, and slide show.

Cost:
$15.50 adult, $11 concession.

Pre-bookings help as minimum numbers are required!

For more information email fanclub@austrek.org or visit http://www.austrek.org/

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

MSFC Annual General Meeting and Elections Tonight the MSFC Committee will report on the Club?s financial activities for the 2005-2006 financial year. Members will also vote in the 2006-2007 MSFC Committee.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

"Great talents to give a night of country music. Yeeha!"

WHERE: Old Cheese factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806.

WHEN: Doors open 7:30PM. Music starts 8:00PM.

COST: $10 for Guests and $7 for Members.

For more information visit http://www.badfolk.org/

Video appreciation and discussion night As a follow-up to our 14 July talk on pirates in SF and fantasy, we will screen a film with a pirate theme: Disney's Treasure Planet or Doctor Who's Enlightenment! You decide!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior $30.00
• Concession $28.00
• Child $22.00
• Group (16+) $28.00
• Gala supper $8.00 (Fri 26th only!)

Please ring (03) 9802 1203 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

WHERE: Bar Open (upstairs), 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy from 8:00PM.

COST: $5.00.

At the Carlton Music Room, Dan O'Connell Hotel, 225 Canning Street, Carlton.

Starts at 8:30PM. Cost $8.

See Jess & the Paige Boys, The Mad Feeling, The Eventual Contenders.

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

(tix BY DONATION in support of Sophie Delezio and Day of Difference Foundation)

CHARITY FILM NIGHT
presents
The Garth Method (82min)
Directed by Gregory Pakis

--------

In 2001 unemployed actor Garth Petridis was imprisoned for one of the most unusual crimes in Australian history.

Desperate for success he kidnapped members of the public and forced them to perform in a bizarre movie intended to make Garth a household name.

He kept a video diary of the whole process.

Upon his release from jail he convinced filmmaker Gregory Pakis to recreate the story of his life before his crimes and the outrageous stunts he would pull 'method acting' to get 'sexy and tough' to win parts.

Shot on Super 16mm, The Garth Method is a combination of Garth's REAL video diary and the re creation of his comic struggle to become an actor that drove him to such a dangerous method of achieving acting fame.

-------------------------

"The Garth Method flies high and all the performances are exceptional..a perfectly written screenplay.." FILMTHREAT * * * *

http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=7828

---------------------------------

Screening at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy (near the corner with Gertrude St)

SAT JUNE 10TH - 5:30PM
SUN JUNE 11TH - 6:30PM

SEE the trailer at http://www.thegarthmethod.com/

WHERE: The Graduate Centre (1888 Building) at the University of Melbourne, located at the corner of Swanston and Grattan streets

COST: $50, or $25 (under-18).

For more information visit:
http://www.brickventures.com/brickvention.html

Entry is free.

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

This is one of the Hard Rock Cafe's regular Monday New Music Nights. See: http://www.hardrockcafe.com.au/new_music-melb.html

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

"Tonight, the MSFC Book Club reviews Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 491' and Orson Scott Card's 'Ender's Game.'"

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Join us as we review the 2005 movie version of the TV sensation Firefly. Bring money for take away.

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

The Melbourne Science Fiction Club, in conjunction with Austrek, StarWalking, Convergence and First Contact Conventions would like to invite you to the June Minicon!

WHEN: 9:30am - 5:30pm.

WHERE: St David's Uniting Church,
74 Melville Rd, West Brunswick.

Entry is only $10 for a full day of panels, club discounts, dealers, door prizes, fun and games. Costumers also welcome, hall prizes awarded on the day.

Lunch and refreshments will be available for purchase, and the MSFC Library will be open to MSFC members during the day.

We will also be running an auction on the day at which you or your members are welcome to sell items. There is an initial limit of 3 items per person. (Please email lintilla@optusnet.com.au to make arrangements.)

For further information, contact the MSFC Committee (email melbsfclub@yahoo.com.au) or visit the MSFC website: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

"This is the funny, bitter-sweet story of two mature students studying history, and a whole lot else, at university. The play centres on Rick, in his mid-forties, who makes drastic changes in his boring life and bravely heads off to university. And that’s when the fun starts. Rick learns from his new friend Noel the important things in student life, such as how to fry an egg on an iron, but actually getting a degree doesn’t seem to be on Noel’s agenda, so how is Rick to achieve his dearly held goal? Brilliantly written, and with lots of laugh-out-loud gags, means that this comedy from the author of Forget-me-Knot is touching, entertaining and exhilarating."

Tickets sold by mail to subscribers. (Subscription costs $5 per household per year.) Tickets are $20 each.

WHERE: Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, Vic. 3156.

WHEN: 8:30PM sharp.

More information see: http://www.1812theatre.com.au/

WHERE: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1602 Main Road, Research 3095. (Melway 22 H1)

WHEN: 7:30PM onwards.

For more information visit http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

"The ride home isn't always something to be taken for granted. Underneath the vacant stares and sideways glances, perhaps the psyche of the average commuter is inhabited by daydreams of what their fellow passengers are really made of. Renegade met-cops, drunken preachers and run-away socks combine cabaret, dance, song and abstract theatre to put you in the aisle seat of the kookiest train in town. So hop on board, take a seat and welcome to the extraordinary world of commuters!"

WHERE: Yarra Edge Theatre, NMIT (Fairfield Campus), Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield. (Melway Ref. 44 H1).

WHEN: June 21st, 22nd, & 23rd at 8PM.

COST: All tickets $5.(Bookings: (03) 9269 8922 or email plebsbooking@hotmail.com)

For further information please contact Dave Chestwig.
Email: chestwig@mail2disco.com
Mobile: 0409 451 100.

Wooden Heart 18 mins. (Turley)
Best Short, 2004 RMIT Media Awards
Nominated Best Short, 2005 Berlin Asia Pacific Film Festival

Dirty Work 30 mins. (Turley)
Best Actor, 2003 RMIT Media Awards
Best Actress, 2003 RMIT Media Awards

The Captives 57 mins. (La Rosa)

7:30 pm Thursday, June 22nd
Erwin Rado Theatre
211 Johnston St. Fitzroy

Tickets $10/8

Inquiries: (03) 9304 4906

"Damian Christie discusses the small and silver screen versions of the Man of Steel - Kirk Alyn in 1948's Superman serial, George Reeves' Adventures of Superman, Christopher Reeves' Superman films, the different incarnations of Superboy, Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain in Lois & Clark, the trials of Smallville right up to the Man of Steel's long-awaited big screen comeback in Superman Returns!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Featuring: Jessica Paige Deanna Wesson, Simon Phillips, Steve Romig, Spiritstore, Brett Weldon, Bianca Chen

GAMES NIGHT! BYO board, card and video games (you will need to bring your own games console and projector/TV set if you wish to play video games.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Alan Lee and Jo Abbott give you the opportunity to hear again the music of John Lewis who was Director of The MJQ (Modern Jazz Quartet).

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill 3128. (Ph. 9262 6555.)

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 - unreserved seating.

BOOKING: Whitehorse Ticket Office. Ph. 9262 6555 (between 10AM and 4:30PM).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

Painter, illustrator and designer Josh "Shag" Agle is the master of sharp, swinging lounge aesthetic that embraces illustrative finesse, flat perspective, vivid colours and the type of subtle humour that has been described as addictive.

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

WHERE: Bar Open (upstairs), 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy from 8:00PM.

COST: $5.00.

WHERE: Eltham Performing Arts Centre at 1602 Main Road, Research 3095. (Melway 22 H1.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
(Bookings: 9437 1574)
Adults: $16
Concession: $14

For more information visit: http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

See: http://www.jessicapaige.net/

Mexican food with plenty of corn chips!

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

WHERE: 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris 3193.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults $18
Members*/Concession* $15
Groups (of 10 or more) and children* $12
Family (2 adults & 2 children 16 and under) $50
(Members subscriptions $15 a year)

Bookings phone (03) 9583 6896.

For more information visit: http://www.beaumaristheatre.com.au/

Spellbinding ambient compositions of extraordinary beauty to lead you into a state of heightened awareness, with Dean Frenkel's amazing harmonic vocals, Jason Day on didgeridoo and clarinet and Michelle John on cello.

WHERE: Mark Street Hall, 1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy 3068.

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 Full, $10 Concession (Health Card or Students), $5 for Children under 16.

Light meals and snacks available.

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

Coffee, cake and conversation!

"We invite you to a fireside chat about the latest book you are reading. Bring it along and entertain us with a few passages!"

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

"Join us at the classic Sun Theatre for a night of style and comfort, fine food and conversation, flying cars and alien opera singers (and all for the price of a movie ticket)."

Pre-show refreshments will be served and the bar open from 8:00PM, and all are invited to come along, make new friends or revive old aquaintances. The screening commences at 9:00PM.

WHERE: Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville (adjacent to Yarraville train and bus station, ample parking is available behind the cinema).

COST: $15 or $13 for Continuum 4 members (membership available on the night.)

CONTACT: Hespa (email: continuum_movie_night@yahoo.com.au) or phone Ian on 0411 256 345.

WEBSITE (for more information on Continuum): http://www.continuum.org.au/

WHEN: From 9:30PM.

FEATURING:
Koshowko - an electronica duo, who merge underground pop with more ambient sounds... Really refreshing stuff, highly original.
http://www.myspace.com/koshowko/
Stardiner - three-piece rock band, in a similar vein to Creedence Clearwater Revival, who write sensational songs. Very energetic indeed.
http://www.myspace.com/stardiner/
Liminal - Will be joined onstage by a surprise guest artist... You'll have to come along to find out who it is! They are on at around 11:00PM.
http://www.myspace.com/liminalrock/
Kathematics - subversive pop three-piece, who write some of the catchiest melodies around.
http://www.myspace.com/kathematics/

COST: Entry is going to be $8 (that's only $2 a band, pretty cheap really!) Or you can pay $10 and get a copy of the CD, which contains 16 tracks. Awesome!

With songs from their new CD, leading women’s a-capella fourpiece: Vicky King, Andy Watson, Diana Clark and Heidi Bradburn. With guest, Beth George singing songs from her brand new release Flying Not Falling.

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill (near the corner of Combarton Street).

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: All tickets $15. (Bookings recommended - 10% discount for current Boite members who book in advance. Call The Boite on 9417 1983).

Light meals and snacks available.

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

Highly regarded in the US and at home for his flawless playing, and original compositions and interpretation, one of Australia’s leading guitarists treats audiences to an intimate evening of music. The performance will include tracks from his latest CD "New Kind of Feeling."

WHERE: Mark Street Hall, 1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy 3068.

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 Full, $10 Concession (Health Card or Students), $5 for Children under 16.

Light meals and snacks available.

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

They will be performing with Alpha State and Ne0bliviscaris.

Entry is $10. (This concert is to be recorded live!)

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/28thMansion/

"Winter Park return to the wonderful Horse Bazaar for another night of beats and video treats."

Supporting them will be oPto iSo who will be playing glitchy impro electronica from 9:00PM.

For more information visit http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

Also see http://www.horsebazaar.com.au/

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

(tix BY DONATION to Amnesty International Candle Day)

CHARITY FILM NIGHT

presents

The Garth Method (82min)

Directed by Gregory Pakis

--------

In 2001 unemployed actor Garth Petridis was imprisoned for one of the most unusual crimes in Australian history.

Desperate for success he kidnapped members of the public and forced them to perform in a bizarre movie intended to make Garth a household name.

He kept a video diary of the whole process.

Upon his release from jail he convinced filmmaker Gregory Pakis to recreate the story of his life before his crimes and the outrageous stunts he would pull 'method acting' to get 'sexy and tough' to win parts.

Shot on Super 16mm, The Garth Method is a combination of Garth's REAL video diary and the re creation of his comic struggle to become an actor that drove him to such a dangerous method of achieving acting fame.

-------------------------

"The Garth Method flies high and all the performances are exceptional..a perfectly written screenplay.." FILMTHREAT * * * *

http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=7828

---------------------------------

Screening at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy (near the corner of Gertrude Street).

SAT MAY 13TH - 5:30PM - SUN MAY 14TH - 6:30PM

SEE the trailer at http://www.thegarthmethod.com/

DIRECTIONS: To find us in the Australia Gallery go to the main entrance of the Melbourne Museum, in the Carlton Gardens (entry from either Rathdowne or Nicholson Streets). After you buy your ticket and walk in, turn right and go up the escalators, then do a u-turn to the left and take the first right into the Australia Gallery. Walk up to the back and turn right and you'll find us in the corner. Entry to the Museum is $6 for adults and free for children and concession card holders.

For anyone who has not been to an Austrek meeting yet this is a golden opportunity to come along and meet us all and see what we do and how much fun we have. As an added bonus your ticket to the Museum allows you to wander around and check out all the other exhibits as well. If you buy a ticket in the morning you can wander around all day and then come and see us at 2.00 pm.

The meeting will begin with our usual Rumours and Gossip session, and will continue with trivia fun for all. There will also be a special table at the Museum that day of rare collectibles not contained in the Museum display.

Please, come in costume or wear a Star Trek t-shirt if you have one! We want everyone to know how much we love the show and the club!! And bring a friend. This is a membership drive, we need to get our numbers up so bring a friend, anyone you think might be interested in having some fun on the day. We look forward to seeing you all there!

For more information visit: http://www.austrek.org/

Other bands playing are... The Temper Trap, Moscow Schoolboy, Hot Little Hands and Plug In City.

Doors open at 3:30PM, and Winter Park will kick off the band proceedings at 5:00PM sharp.

http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

"My regular Sunday night gig."

http://www.jessicapaige.net/

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

"This is gonna be a great gig! Glitch could be officially called Winter Park's local... it is an awesome venue, literally a hop skip and a jump away from WP HQ. Looks like we're gonna have the wonderful Karate Party supporting, and then DJ Jordy will rock the night on her new i-pod."

For more information visit http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

Sonikete and ContraBanda, Melbourne flamenco ensembles present 'From the Essence to the Fragrance', a fiery flamenco production with dancers Fernando Mira, Nella Randone and Laura Uhe, guitarists, Kieren Ray and Jaimie Smith, singer Julie Pittle and Tom Lee, bass.

WHERE: BMW Edge at Federation Square (Opposite Flinders Street Station).

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $25 Full, $20 Concession. (Bookings recommended - 10% discount for current Boite members who book in advance. Call The Boite on 9417 1983).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

Christina Green is an accomplished singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
and performer who has lived and worked in both Australia and the UK.

Her early influences and inspirations to write include Canadian folk duo Kate and Anna McGarrigle and singer-songwriter Ferron, as well as UK folk guitarist John Renbourn.

From the late 80s onwards Christina has been drawn to the work of songwriters focusing on social issues, and since that time an ongoing
source of inspiration, on both the musical level and through their activism, has been the Indigo Girls.

Christina's songs combine lyric excellence and breadth in both musical style and subject matter. She writes with an observant and compassionate approach about people everywhere dealing with issues such as the effects of globalisation, environment damage and the struggle for freedom, political and economic stability.

Her sets also include many personal songs and songs with a comic touch that are always enjoyed by audiences.

In 2005 Christina toured Canada, performing in Montreal, Ontario and British Columbia. In 2006 she has begun work on a new CD and is performing regularly around Melbourne.

AND Bill Dettmer:

This excerpt from Tommy Emmanuel’s manager of 10 years -

"The world is full of guitarists, singers, poets and raconteurs ... many who label themselves 'entertainers'. But rarely do I come across an artist who can truly claim to be just that ... a real (in this case meaning honest) entertainer. In fact to just listen to a CD or tape by Bill Dettmer means you only get part of the picture. I had to sit in an audience at a Bill Dettmer concert to fully appreciate his talent.

"Drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences, Bill somehow manages to pull them together and present commentaries on life in a way in which I believe, everyone can truly relate and empathize. Whether it is tragic or funny, an everyday occurrence or something really special, Bill has the gift of recreating the moment and sharing it with his audience. Everyone should experience a night with Bill Dettmer."

WHERE: Old Cheese factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806.

WHEN: Doors open 7:30PM. Music starts 8:00PM.

COST: $10 for Guests and $7 for Members.

For more information visit http://www.badfolk.org/

The 'Not So Great' Debate. The MSFC's debating teams will ponder the following question: Are SF books now too long?

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

WHERE: Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 520 Sydney Road (corner of Urquhart and Sydney Roads), Coburg.
(Hall near Rear Car Park).

WHEN: 1PM until 6PM.

For more information please visit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dwcv/

Painter, illustrator and designer Josh "Shag" Agle is the master of sharp, swinging lounge aesthetic that embraces illustrative finesse, flat perspective, vivid colours and the type of subtle humour that has been described as addictive.

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

(Tickets $15/$18. Bookings (03) 9859 2816.)

SYNOPSIS: "Max and Alice are supposed to fall in love. Unfortunately, a minor glitch in the cosmos occurs and that love is thwarted. So God sends down one of his angels to sort the problem and save the future of the planet.

"Regrettably, God chose the wrong angel."

For more information visit: http://www.bluechairtheatre.com/

"From Fellini to Mancini" - hear jazz arrangements from your favourite films. Ken Schroder's seasoned quintet will wow you, loitering around films on the way to 'Bali Hai' and 'Some Like It Hot'. With Cheryl Clark and Ken Schroder - reeds (saxes, flute, oboe, bass clarinet), David Allardice - piano, Ian Wilmot - double bass, Sonja Horbelt - drums.

Harambee are a young a cappella group with a delightful mix of music. For two years in a row, they have won the Boroondara Eisteddfod. Enjoy the energy and raz-a-ma-taz of their performance.

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill 3128. (Ph. 9262 6555.)

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 - unreserved seating.(To take advantage of the Boite members 10% discount, call the Boite on 9417 1983)

BOOKING: Whitehorse Ticket Office. Ph. 9262 6555 (between 10AM and 4:30PM).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

Video appreciation and discussion night. We examine the latest fan films based on the diverse worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek and Doctor Who.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, Rear Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. (Melway 48 G9.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult $32.00
• Senior $30.00
• Concession $28.00
• Child $22.00
• Group (16+) $28.00
• Gala supper $8.00 (Fri 26th only!)

Please ring (03) 9802 1203 for more information or visit http://www.babirra.org.au/

For more information email fanclub@austrek.org or visit http://www.austrek.org/

"have a beer and watch a movie!"

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

Only $5 dollars a ticket, with $2 from each ticket going to kids's cancer charity CAMP QUALITY.

films4charity

presents

The Garth Method (82min)

Directed by Gregory Pakis

WHERE: The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick St. Fitzroy.

WHEN: 4:30PM.

See http://brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/ for more information.

"have a beer and watch a movie!"

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

Only $5 dollars a ticket, with $2 from each ticket going to kids's cancer charity CAMP QUALITY.

WHERE: The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick St. Fitzroy.

WHEN: 4:30PM.

Tickets sold by mail to subscribers. (Subscription costs $5 per household per year.) Tickets are $20 each.

WHERE: Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, Vic. 3156.

WHEN: 8:30PM sharp.

More information see: http://www.1812theatre.com.au/

WHERE: Bar Open (upstairs), 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy from 8:00PM.

COST: $5.00.

Eggs, rabbits, bilbies and other Easter foods.

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

"have a beer and watch a movie!"

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

Only $5 dollars a ticket, with $2 from each ticket going to kids's cancer charity CAMP QUALITY.

WHERE: The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick St. Fitzroy.

WHEN: 7:30PM.

Calling all independent publishers, zinemakers & wordsmiths! As part of the 3rd Emerging Writers Festival, a free Independent Press and Zine Fair is being held at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday April 8th from 12NOON to 5:00PM.

This is a great opportunity to sell and trade your work in a public forum and to network with other like-minded people. You may like to have a stall on your own or share with others. It happens in the gorgeous rooms of the Melbourne Town Hall with a DJ creating our very own Press Fair soundtrack.

We welcome registrations from all sorts of stallholders -- from makers of literary magazines to homemade zines, poetry publishers to postering experts and anything in between. It is free to have a stall – all you have to do is register interest, which you can do so by emailing Emma at emma@emergingwritersfestival.org.au. But be quick! There are only a limited number of stalls.

(For more information on the Emerging Writers Festival (April 7-9) visit http://www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au/)

PIRATE PARTY!

'Port Royal'
Dockside at Melbourne Maritime Museum
Polly Woodside South Bank
Buffet

Dress to Impress - Pirates, Sea Dogs, Wenches...)

Cash Bar
Entertainment
Magician
Cannon Fire!

$50 per person

Bookings Essential!
limited numbers

Bookings: Phone Miles on 0409 558 112.

Guests include Jane Badler (Diana in V), Herb Jefferson Jnr (Lt Boomer in the original Battlestar Galactica) and Nick Tate (Captain Alan Carter in Space: 1999).

Special early bird ticket prices available until January 15th: $250 (VIP Tickets - 19 front row seats only), $77 (General tickets), $66 (members of SF clubs - show card), $55 (students).

VIP Tickets give you:

• Numbered Front Row seat.
• Exclusive evening meal with the guests.
• Access to the Dealers room, Q&A sessions, auction.
• 1 included autograph from each guest.
• Opportunity to purchase a photo taken with the guests ($35 for first guest, $25 for each additional).
• First Contact "Grab Bag"

General Tickets give you:

• General seating behind the VIPs.
• Access to the Dealers room, Q&A sessions, auction.
• Opportunity to purchase autographs from the guests ($30 per autograph).
• Opportunity to purchase a photo taken with the guests ($35 for first guest, $25 for each additional).
• First Contact "Grab Bag"

To order tickets ring 0439 444 901 and leave a message, or send an email to info@firstcontactconventions.com.au

For more information visit http://www.firstcontactconventions.com.au/

International acclaimed a cappella group The Idea of North plus a selection of local a cappella groups who will have been working with The Idea of North in a master class earlier in the day.

WHERE: Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading 3131.

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $25 Adult $20 Concession (Health Card or Students) $15 for Children under 15.

BOOKING: Whitehorse Ticket Office. Ph. 9262 6555 (between 10AM and 4:30PM).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

"have a beer and watch a movie!"

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

Only $5 dollars a ticket, with $2 from each ticket going to kids's cancer charity CAMP QUALITY.

WHERE: The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick St. Fitzroy.

WHEN: 4:30PM.

"have a beer and watch a movie!"

This film has played at film festivals in Australia and the USA winning 6 awards including Best Actor and Best Director!

A film about fighting the odds and never giving up!

Only $5 dollars a ticket, with $2 from each ticket going to kids's cancer charity CAMP QUALITY.

WHERE: The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick St. Fitzroy.

WHEN: 4:30PM.

For more information: http://comedyfestival.com.au/season/2006/index.php

"We're playing with our good mates and
musical comrades, the Hampdens. Winter Park will be on around 9.30pm"

For more information visit http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

"Liminal are doing a semi-acoustic set from 8:30PM., with Sidewalk Gray doing a support from 7:30."

Entry is free.

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

This is one of the Hard Rock Cafe's regular Monday New Music Nights. See: http://www.hardrockcafe.com.au/new_music-melb.html

BLUE CHAIR THEATRE'S new production "Find Me, Call Me, Meet Me" by Jessica Birnbaum, Emma Birnbaum, Justyna Kiczor, Simone Sky and Megan Thompson - will be performed at Theatreworks (14 Acland Street, St. Kilda) on April 19-22 at 8:00PM.

(Tickets $15/$18. Bookings (03) 9534 3388.)

http://www.bluechairtheatre.com/

"Bands on are The Readies, Coral from Sydney, and then us. Everything starts around 8:30PM. Door charge will probably be $5 only, an absolute steal."

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

Auditions are by appointment only - please phone the Audition Secretary, Judy Blazely, on 9398 3829 (please leave a clear message on the answering machine with your full name, age and phone number).

WHERE: Auditions will be held in the Altona Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade Altona 3018 (Melway Ref: 54, H10). Please enter via the stage door at the rear of the theatre and proceed left into the hall for auditions.

WHEN:
Wednesday April 19 from 7:30PM to 10:30PM.
Friday April 21 from 7:30PM to 10:30PM.
Saturday April 22 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM.
Sunday April 23 from 1:00PM to 6:00PM. Monday April 24 from 7:30PM to 10:30PM
CALLBACKS: Monday May 8 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM.

Performers who have excellent singing, acting and movement skills, and from all ethnic backgrounds, are invited to audition.

Fees (if successful) You will need to become a financial member of the company ($30 family, $20 single, $10 concession) plus a show fee of $60, with $10 refund on return of script, costume, etc.

For more information please visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

"Tonight we discuss, Edgar Rice Burrough's 'The Moon Maid' and Harry Harrison's satirical series 'Bill the Galactic Hero.'"

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

The recipient of every major performance award in Australian blues music, Fiona Boyes is also an established recording artist. Having made 5 albums with her band the Mojos in the 80’s.

Supported by Leigh Sloggett with his debut CD release.

For more details contact Edward on (03) 9702 1223

WHERE: Old Cheese factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806.

WHEN: Doors open 7:30PM. Music starts 8:00PM.

COST: $10 for Guests and $7 for Members.

For more information visit http://www.badfolk.org/

Acoustic/Folk/Blues - Free!

WHERE: Melbourne University,Union House,Undergraduate Rooms 1 & 2.

WHEN: 1PM until 6PM. (Starting laser games at 1:30PM).

COST: $5 Members. $7 Non-members. (Prizes to be won!)

For more information please visit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dwcv/

Book signing and meet the artist session from 12 NOON to 2PM. All welcome!

Painter, illustrator and designer Josh "Shag" Agle is the master of sharp, swinging lounge aesthetic that embraces illustrative finesse, flat perspective, vivid colours and the type of subtle humour that has been described as addictive.

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

WHERE: Whitley College - 'The Mervyn Himbury Theological Studies Centre'
50 The Avenue, Parkville (just north of Leonard Street) - Melway Ref: Map 43 F1.

WHEN: 1PM to 5PM.

ENTRY COST: $5 SWI Members. $7 for Non-Members. Free for children under 12.

For more information please visit: http://www.starwalking.net/

WHERE: Eltham Performing Arts Centre at 1602 Main Road, Research 3095. (Melway 22 H1.)

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
(Bookings: 9437 1574)
Adults: $16
Concession: $14

For more information visit: http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

Subject to confirmation of the BBC's transmission dates, we tentatively review the new Dr Who episodes 1 & 2. If transmission is delayed an alternate event will occur. Bring money for take away.

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

GAMES NIGHT! BYO board, card and video games (you will need to bring your own games console and projector/TV set if you wish to play video games.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

BENJAMIN WINKELMAN TRIO.
Diverse, dynamic, hard-hitting, free-thinking the Ben Winkelman Trio is a contemporary jazz piano trio that draws on diverse influences, which range from Herbie Hancock to Jelly Roll Morton, Brazilian music, Afro-Cuban music, gospel and Bartok.
"Just when we thought everything possible with jazz piano trios had been done, this Melbourne trio's debut album forces a rethink." ­ John McBeath, The Australian.

KOFFER.
Koffer bring together Anthony Schulz (piano accordian) & Anita Husta (double bass) with new original compositions from these well respected and very talented Melbourne Musos.

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill 3128. (Ph. 9262 6555.)

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 - unreserved seating.

BOOKING: Whitehorse Ticket Office. Ph. 9262 6555 (between 10AM and 4:30PM).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

"Playing with the Dead Frenchmen."

For more information visit http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

WHERE: Bar Open (upstairs), 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy from 8:00PM.

COST: $5.00.

"Expect a multi-media extravaganza."

For more information visit http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

COSTS:

• Food: $6.50 Members, $7.50 Visitors.
• Trivia: $3.00 Members, $4.00 Visitors.
• Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $9.00 Visitors.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Book signing and meet the artists session from 1 to 3PM. All welcome!

kozyndan is a Los Angeles-based team of artist/illustrators known for their digitally painted pencil drawings of contemporary urban cityscapes and surreal interior spaces.

Comprising husband and wife team Dan and Kozue Kitchens, kozyndan creates both fine art and commercial projects, and has been showcased internationally to much critical acclaim.

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

Auditions are by appointment only - please phone the Audition Secretary, Judy Blazely, on 9398 3829 (please leave a clear message on the answering machine with your full name, age and phone number).

WHERE: Auditions will be held in the Altona Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade Altona 3018 (Melway Ref: 54, H10). Please enter via the stage door at the rear of the theatre and proceed left into the hall for auditions.

WHEN:
Sunday 5th March from 10AM to 6PM.
Wednesday 8th March from 7PM to 10:30PM.
Callbacks: Sunday 12th March from 10AM.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Music You must prepare two songs which highlight your vocal ability and range. Please bring along sheet music in the key you wish to sing it in. Backing tracks will not be accepted.
Please note that you may not be required to sing both songs.

Acting You will be asked to complete a short reading. Please arrive in sufficient time to familiarise yourself with the reading (at least 15 mins).

Photograph Please bring a current photograph of yourself (non-returnable). Preferably not a studio shot.

Fees (if successful) You will need to become a financial member of the company ($30 family, $20 single, $10 concession) plus a show fee of $60, with $10 refund on return of script, costume, etc.

For more information please visit:
http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/?audition.htm

They will be performing from 8:45 to 9:30 PM. There is no cover charge.

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

For information visit: http://www.1812theatre.com.au/

Guest author Cameron Rogers, author of "The Music of Razors" discusses his latest work.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Tickets only $7.00.

For more information visit: http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/

WHERE: Galactic Circus / M9 Laser Games, Crown Casino Complex, Ground Floor (travel down from the food court escalators).

WHEN: 1PM until 6PM. (Starting laser games at 1:30PM).

COST: Offer : 1 to 2 laser games and 1 to 2 hours amusements ( adults and children ). Package Deals Price : $10 or $15.

Notes: You must confirm a booking for the laser games and amusements package deals with Peter on 0417 322 326

WHERE: Whitley College - 'The Mervyn Himbury Theological Studies Centre'
50 The Avenue, Parkville (just north of Leonard Street) - Melway Ref: Map 43 F1.

WHEN: 10:00AM to 6:00PM.

ENTRY COST: $5 SWI Members. $7 for Non-Members. Free for children under 12.

For more information please visit: http://www.starwalking.net/

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

Bruce Gillespie discusses the life and work of SF author George Turner.

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

From one of the most vibrant live acts on the scene, you can expect soaring harmonies, spine-tingling songs, sizzling arrangements on fiddle, acoustic guitar, piano & percussion.

All this is spiced with story-telling and anecdotes, poignant, perceptive and comic. Cath Mundy & Jay Turner have played as support to The Corrs, Rolf Harris and recently scored great success when they toured with British folk-rock legends Fairport Convention on their 2004 Winter Tour.

Formed in Australia in 1995, once based in both Cairns and Brisbane, the duo has been based in Derbyshire, England for the past 3 years.

Singer-songwriter Jay TURNER, originally from the UK and now also an adopted Aussie, is a versatile acoustic guitarist, alternately delicate and driving.

Cath MUNDY, of Brisbane, plays lyrical violin & piano in a cross between classical, folk and blues-rock styles. Both are fine songwriters and have singing voices which can "veer from the soaringly passionate to the tender and subtle" (The Living Tradition, UK). Their songwriting partnership has produced work of breathtaking power and beauty, influenced by a melting pot of musical styles, from contemporary & traditional folk to gospel, blues, classical, rock-pop & acappella, and driven by a deep commitment to social justice and human rights.

MUNDY-TURNER have created a sound & style that is potently and most emphatically their own.

WHERE: Old Cheese factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806.

WHEN: Doors open 7:30PM. Music starts 8:00PM.

COST: $10 for Guests and $7 for Members.

For more information visit http://www.badfolk.org/

The Boite, in association with the Melbourne Museum will be staging two oudoor concerts as part of the Museum's Commonwealth Games 2006 program.

The concerts will take place in the forecourt of the Museum on Sunday 19th and Saturday 25th of March 2006, from 4:00-6:30PM. The concert on Sat 25th will be a repeat of the first concert on the 19th.

Each concert will feature a subset of the Melbourne Millennium Chorus and will focus on recent MMC concert repertoire, especially songs from the magnificent 'Azadi' concert. A small number of guest acts will also perform.

For more information visit http://www.boite.asn.au/

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

Kathematics start at 9PM, Liminal on at around 10PM. No cover charge.

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

"A tribute to Irish science fiction and fantasy. As a late celebration of St Patrick's Day, why not go green on the night?"

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

The Boite, in association with the Melbourne Museum will be staging two oudoor concerts as part of the Museum's Commonwealth Games 2006 program.

The concerts will take place in the forecourt of the Museum on Sunday 19th and Saturday 25th of March 2006, from 4:00-6:30PM. The concert on Sat 25th will be a repeat of the first concert on the 19th.

Each concert will feature a subset of the Melbourne Millennium Chorus and will focus on recent MMC concert repertoire, especially songs from the magnificent 'Azadi' concert. A small number of guest acts will also perform.

For more information visit http://www.boite.asn.au/

See http://brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/ for more information.

Cariño Son.
Cariño Son will transport you to Cuba with their music.

Cariño Son is a new six piece Latin band playing traditional Cuban Guarachas, Son and Boleros. Their infectious rhythms and melodies will make it hard for your feet to keep still. The line up consists of double bass, congas, bongos, two guitars, vocals and percussion.

South of the River.
A big sounding choir led by Annemarie Sharry. Delightful rich Harmonies with a mix of African and gospel songs

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill 3128. (Ph. 9262 6555.)

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 - unreserved seating.

BOOKING: Whitehorse Ticket Office. Ph. 9262 6555 (between 10AM and 4:30PM).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

Video appreciation and discussion night. We screen Salute of the Jugger, starring Rutger Hauer and Joan Chen!

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

Outré is also marking the Niagara exhibition with two brand new deluxe exclusive silkscreen print releases - "Damned if you Do and Dead if you Don't" and "Silencer."

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

(Read a Metro Times article about Niagara.)

(Read an article in The Age about her.)

WHERE: Bar Open (upstairs), 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy from 8:00PM.

Melbourne's queen of velvet darkness teams up with San Franciscan psy-trance duo Land Of The Blind for a luscious celebration of the ancient Pagan ritual of Lammas - the first harvest of Autumn

A luscious celebration of the ancient Pagan ritual of Lammas – the first harvest of Autumn. Melbourne’s queen of the velvet darkness teams up with San Franciscan psy-trance duo Land Of The Blind to present a night of Music, Magic and Mystery.

Renowned not only for her otherworldly music, but also her lavish ritual stage show, Wendy Rule has gained an international following. Wendy’s collaboration with Land Of The Blind – fronted by extraordinary vocalist Cyoakha Grace – will offer Melbourne audiences a rare chance to catch this amazing international duo on their first tour of Australia.

Dinner and show packages available. It's a lush new venue with great food.

TICKET PRICES:
Show Only (9PM): $15.00 + $3.50 booking fee.
2 People & 2 course dinner (7PM): $90.00 + $9.00 booking fee.

Check out: www.wendyrule.com and http://livemusic.moshtix.com.au/record.asp?lEventID=7743

Only those people who have contacted the director to book will be auditioned. Please phone 9583 6896, leave your contact details and Janine Chugg, director, will phone you back.

The BLACKADDER season runs Fridays and Saturdays May 5th - May 20th and Thursday May 18th at 8pm, plus Sunday May 14th at 3pm - 8 shows in all.

The episodes that have been chosen are all from BLACKADDER III: Dish and Dishonesty, Sense and Senility, and Dual and Duality.

Auditionees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these episodes prior to the 6th.

The main roles, which will require experienced actors with good comedic skills, are:

Edmund Blackadder, Baldrick, and The Prince Regent George.

There are also medium roles, ideal for character actors:

Mrs Miggins, The Duke of Wellington, Keanrick and Mossop (actors), Pitt the Younger, and Vincent Hanna.

Additionally there will be the opportunity for those with less experience to play more minor roles.

WHERE: Strike Bowling & Bar, Prahran Central 325 Chapel Street(downstairs),Prahran.

WHEN: 1PM until 6PM. (Bowling starts at 1:30PM).

COST: $5 per bowling game including shoe hire (adults and children), 1 or 2 games to be played.

Notes: You must confirm a booking for the $5 bowling games and if you want to sing in the Karaoke room with DWCV members you must confirm a booking with Peter 0417 322 326.

WHERE: Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1602 Main Road, Research 3095. (Melway 22 H1)

WHEN: 7:30PM onwards.

For more information visit http://www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au/

Outré is also marking the Niagara exhibition with two brand new deluxe exclusive silkscreen print releases - "Damned if you Do and Dead if you Don't" and "Silencer."

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/   (Read a Metro Times article about Niagara.) (Read an article in The Age about her.)

A night of sci-fi from the 70's and 80's. Bring money for take away.

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

In this special appearance as a duo, they will present some of their favourite songs, as well as some originals. You may also get to hear the sweet family harmonies of their 3 daughters, and they'll sing a few Blackwood standards if asked!

A great way to start the year!

WHERE: Old Cheese factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick 3806.

WHEN: Doors open 7:30PM. Music starts 8:00PM.

COST: $10 for Guests and $7 for Members.

For more information visit http://www.badfolk.org/

The 2006 lecture program includes speakers such as Dr Gilbert Burgh on A Philosophy of Democracy new trends in participatory democracy; Dr. Muhammad Kamal will explore The Meaning of Terrorism; a philosophical inquiry; Ethicist Dr Steve Curry will explore ideas Good and Evil @ the movies and Dr Matthew Sharpe will talk about The meaning of tragedy in today’s culture.

The Philosophy Cafes with feature Dr Jessica Wolfendale on the Hardened Heart: The Moral Dangers of Not Forgiving; Dr Rob Sparrow takes on a magical journey with Robots and Aged Care and John Lenarcic on University in the Pub: Intelligent Design.

The festival will close with a thoughtful panel discussion on A philosophy for living: explorations of the good life with author John Armstrong, Socratic expert Stan Van Hooft and Graham Priest (Boyce Gibson Chair of Philosophy, Melbourne University)

For more information visit: http://www.heartofphilosophy.com/melbournethinkersweek/

Calling All Angels.
A night of hand clapping, spontaneous wild behaviour and a big big sing!

Music from the heart, reminiscent of the great singers of the Golden Age of Gospel. Four passionate women who are legends of Jazz: Margie Lou Dyer, Margot Barret, Rebecca Barnard, Judy Jacques (Queen of Australian Gospel), and two strong men, Alan Browne and Alan Browne.

Andy Vance Trio.
Andy Vance is one of Australia's leading Jazz Pianists.

The Vance piano trio takes an upbeat, bluesy approach to tunes with religious themes The music is cheerful and similar to 50'Jazz Vance plays with a sprightly touch as he creates a light-hearted atmosphere where he, bassist Price, and drummer Vanderwal dwell in joyful praise of the music.

Vance scurries over the keys with polite improvisations. Many of the pieces are traditional church offerings, but unless one recognized their origins, the songs would not promote an obvious ecclesiastical reference.

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street, Box Hill 3128. (Ph. 9262 6555.)

TIME: Doors open 7:30PM. Starts 8:00PM sharp!

COST: $15 - unreserved seating.

BOOKING: Whitehorse Ticket Office. Ph. 9262 6555 (between 10AM and 4:30PM).

More information: http://www.boite.asn.au/

"The MSFC Games Nights are back! Bring your own board, card and video games! (Remember to provide your own games console and
projector/TV if you are intending to play video games, though!)"

For more information visit: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~msfc/

http://www.dingdonglounge.com/

Niagara will be at the gallery from 2PM for a Book-signing and meet-the-artist session!

Outré is also marking the Niagara exhibition with two brand new deluxe exclusive silkscreen print releases - "Damned if you Do and Dead if you Don't" and "Silencer."

For more information visit http://www.outregallery.com/

(Read a Metro Times article about Niagara.)

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

WHERE: In the City!

During the 1940s there were two Batman Serials made by Columbia Pictures, one in 1943 titled "Batman" and one in 1949 "Batman and Robin". Serials consisted of a bunch of 15-minute "chapters" that usually left you with a cliff-hanger to keep you coming back the following week.

We are going to take a look at the shows that spawned a TV cult. Bring money for take away.

For more information visit: http://www.spacedoutinc.org/

SCHEDULE:
8:00PM Doors open.
8:40-9:00PM Sid O'Neil (The Vasco Era).
9:10-9:40PM Winter Park.
10:00-10:30PM Not Too Far.
10:50-11.20PM The Portrait Elixir.

COST: $6.00.

More information http://www.winterparkmusic.com/

For more information visit: http://nocturnal-central.com/liminal/home.html

This is one of the Hard Rock Cafe's regular Monday New Music Nights. See: http://www.hardrockcafe.com.au/new_music-melb.html