MELBOURNE BELOW
- The Calendar of Times Past (2007) -

Our trivia night is on again this year and it's been combined with the annual Christmas party for one huge celebration and triviafest! We hope you can all join us for a night of fun, trivia, games, good food and good company.

This year we will launch our membership benefits program on the trivia night, revealing the network of businesses providing VNV members with fantastic discounts and special offers. The first 20 people to sign up for membership on the night will not only receive their member cards entitling them to these dicounts but will also receive a free gift bag full of goodies!

Trivia Night/Christmas Party details:

WHEN: 6.30pm onwards.
WHERE: Chambly Hall (Camberwell Community Centre), 405 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Melway Ref. Map 59 K2)
COST: $25 Full $20 Concession (includes 3 course meal catered for by Soulveg).

BYO drinks and alcohol, there will also be wine by donation available.

Tables will again consist of ten people, so start organsing yours now!

As well as food and trivia, we will also have a raffle with a range of fantastic prizes and a number of 'silent auctions' where bidders write down their bids.

There will be the usual games during intervals, bawdy rivalry between competing tables, and good natured heckling of presenters.

To book your table, email trivianight@vnv.org.au or phone Mark Doneddu on 0448 712 063.

But get in quick! The tables tend to go fast, and we'd hate to see anyone miss out!

Join us for a screening of the best short films on the short film circuit. Click here for the full program details for 'THE FITZ' Best Short Film Awards.

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Fantastic door prizes from Crumpler, DVD packs from Madman.
WHEN: Saturday - December 1st 2007.
WHERE: Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI).
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 7.30pm.
COST: $13 Full and $10 Concession.

Tickets will available in advance through the ACMI box office and online at the ACMI website.

A classic farce set in the British National Heath Service. Chaos erupts as patients, agency nurses, doctors and sisters battle it out at the start of another busy weekend at the under-funded and under-staffed mixed ward of St Christopher's Hospital. A catalogue of disasterous mistaken identities leads to wrongful diagnosis, visitors becoming patients and all manner of medical mishaps.

WHERE: Mt Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza 3930. (Melway 105 F1).

WHEN: Friday performance at 8PM.

COST: Adults $25, Concession $23, Groups of 10+ $23. (Bookings: Phone 5983 9837.)

Cabaret seating - BYO drinks and nibbles.

The meeting starts at 1pm till 5pm

The annual Austrek Christmas party, a fun afternoon of chatting and eating before the club takes a well earned break till 2008.

Entrance costs $3.00 for members, $10.00 for non members and $5.00 for members of other SF Clubs.

The Lunch will include charcoal chicken, salads, sandwiches and desserts so bring your appetite.

(Make sure you also bring your membership card.)

Bring you family and friends.

The Party will be on the top floor of the Northcote Town Hall, High Street Northcote (Melway Ref: 30 E9). Within walking distance from Northcote or Westgarth Stations. Or catch the #86 Tram from Bourke Street, CBD, which stops out the front of the hall.

See you all there!

Printable flyer and order form (138KB).

WHEN: Sunday 2 December 2007 at 2:30pm.
WHERE: St Mark’s Anglican Church, 250 George Street, Fitzroy. (Melway 2C C9).
COST: Tickets $20 pre-purchased, $25 at the door Bookings 0400 999 248 or email: manager@gloriana.com.au

John Browne (c1453-c1490) O Maria Salvatoris Mater
William Cornysh (d1523) Salve Regina
William Byrd (1543-1623) O magnum mysterium
Gustav Holst (1874-1934)Ave Maria
John Tavener (b1944) Magnificat
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) A Boy was Born

"You could successfully put up the Gloriana voices against any similar group in the country" - The Age 6 June 2006

A conference organised by the Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies at Monash University.

Keynote Speakers:

TERRY EAGLETON
Professor of Cultural Theory and John Rylands Fellow at the University of Manchester.

TOM MOYLAN
Glucksman Professor of Contemporary Writing and Director of the Ralahine Center for Utopian Studies, University of Limerick.

LYMAN TOWER SARGENT
Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Missouri, St. Louis, and Visiting Fellow, Mansfield College, University of Oxford.

LUCY SUSSEX
Distinguished Australian science fiction writer and author of A Tour
Guide in Utopia.

Other Speakers will include:
Andrew Benjamin (Professor of Critical Theory, CCLCS), Roland Boer (Associate Professor, CCLCS), Ian Buchanan (Professor of Critical Theory, Cardiff University), Verity Burgmann (Professor of Politics, University of Melbourne), Jacqueline Dutton (Senior Lecturer in French, University of Melbourne), Andrew Milner (Professor of Cultural Studies, CCLCS), Chris Palmer (Head of English, La Trobe University), Kate Rigby (Associate Professor, CCLCS).

In December 2001 the University of Tasmania hosted a successful conference around the theme of Antipodean Utopias. In December 2005, Monash University hosted a second conference, around the theme of Imagining the Future, to mark the long-awaited publication of
Archaeologies of the Future, Fredric Jameson's full-length monograph on utopia and science fiction. In all, there were something like 90 papers presented to this conference, including one by Jameson himself. This third conference will return to the question of how we imagine the future and whether such imaginings remain open to the unforeseeable. Jameson famously concludes that utopia is 'a meditation on the impossible, on the unrealizable in its own right'. Hopefully, the conference will play some small part in prompting similar such meditations on the impossible.

Its keynote speakers will be: Terry Eagleton, whose recent publications include After Theory, Sweet Violence and Holy Terror; Tom Moylan, author of Demand the Impossible and Scraps of the Untainted Sky; Lyman Tower Sargent, founding editor of Utopian Studies and co-editor of The Utopia Reader; and Lucy Sussex, author of A Tour Guide to Utopia.

The conference invites papers from scholars, writers and others
interested in utopia, dystopia and science fiction.

Conference Abstracts:

Abstracts (approx. 100-150 words) should be sent by 31 October 2007 by e-mail to Utopias@arts.monash.edu.au

or by post to:
Utopias3 Conference,
Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies,
Building 11,
Clayton campus,
Monash University,
Victoria 3800,
AUSTRALIA.

Conference Proceedings:
Refereed proceedings of the conference will be published electronically in the on-line journal Colloquy.

BARBEQUE, QUIZ at MSFC!

Q: Who will wield the Tongs of Power?

Q: Luke, can you use the Force to turn a sausage on the barbie?

Q: Will it rain?

These and other questions will be answered at the MSFC Quiz night on
Friday. Turn up for a salad, snarler and semmitch.

Quiz questions by Andrew, Ace Quizmaster.

Doors open 8.00pm
Quiz starts 9.00pm

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!

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

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.

Free entry with dinner booking
space is limited, so book now on
9482 4180.

You can book through Moshtix - www.rubyslounge.com.au/gigs/ and follow the links.

"I will be playing with the Paige Boys for this one! Lyall Adonis and wonderful local songwriter, Steve McCulloch."

DIY Christmas Party!

• BYO (Bring Your Own) party food to share.
• BYO (Buy Your Own) drinks at the kitchen.
• BYO music (Bring Your Own) favourite track.
• DYO (Decorate Your Own)part of the sfnal Xmas tree.
• BYO thingy to add to the Unlucky Dip.
• BYOF =bring your own fun and good humour for the party games.

Unlucky Dip = bring a thing and add it to the Mystery Basket. Take home
another item from that basket. If you're really unlucky it's the same
thing you arrived with!

Tea, coffee and hot food available at the kitchen.

See you there!

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

Contact: Phone: (03) 9702 1223 or Email: badfolk@optusnet.com.au

This is another great night of music
Don't miss!

WHERE: The East Brunswick Club, 280 Lygon Street.

WHEN: Doors open 8:30PM.

Dust off your wings and finery. We'll celebrate the shortest night of the year with Magic, music and fun.

With special guests: The Black Swans of Trespass and lots of other surprise performers.

Prizes for best costumes!!!

Tickets are limited, so book early.

Online Bookings ($16 + $2 booking fee) or call the East Box Office on (03) 9388 9794.

JESSICA PAIGE performs at The Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, with awesome bands "Palorus Jack" and "Brilliant Fanzine".

WHERE: Royal Exhibition Building, Alexandra Gardens, Birrarung Marr, Southgate, Federation Square, NewQuay and Waterfront City, Docklands.

WHEN: Monday 31 December, 5PM-2AM.

General enquires to: City of Melbourne, Ph.9658-9658 or email:
enquiries@melbourne.vic.gov.au

This close to Halloween, it's Food Night at the MSFC on Friday 2nd: devilled eggs, pumpkin soup, evil pizza and badjelly's chocolate frogs.

It's also Quiz Night at the MSFC.

So let me count the options: Quiz. Food. Quiz and Food. Coffee Quiz Conversation and Food. Coffee, chocolate, pizza, coke and browsing the Library. Abstention (but why suffer?)

Doors open 8.00pm
Quiz starts 9.00pm

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!

Altona City Theatre presents
" WILLY RUSSELL'S BLOOD BROTHERS."

WHERE: Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: Friday performance starts at 8PM.

COST:
$28 adult, $25 concession, $22 each for groups of 10+.

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550 or download and mail the Booking Form.

Exhibition runs:
November 2-24, 2007.
Open 3-6pm Wed to Fri, 12-6pm Sat.

One year ago I developed a rash after shaving off my pubic hair for a lover who dumped me with the words, "I was never attracted to you physically or sexually. I only ever liked you for your heart."

The exhibition exposes Raunch Culture's inability to accommodate for female subjectivity by citing this confession as the catalyst for a new installation of video, paper cuts, neon and printed text. Each work is a document betraying the schism between the sexy and the sexual, the glamorous and the grotesque, the ideal and the real.

I Only Ever Liked You for Your Heart is a discourse on how to prevail, demonstrating that Raunch can be inverted with the strategy of personal resilience and that personal 'success' can be incited by very public failure.

Another new idea for everyone. This meeting will be decided by the members attending the previous meeting. So what ever they want to do, that's what we'll do.

Some ideas might be...

• Show and Tell
• Watch some episodes
• Script Reading
• Games Day

Standard entrance costs apply.
($3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors.)

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

In conjunction with Cruise Trek the boys will be appearing as follows:

WHO: John DeLancie (Q), Garret Wang (Harry Kim), Richard Arnold (Trek expert) and Steve Vinovich (guest star in DS9 episode ‘Paradise’)

WHEN: Tuesday, 6 November (Melbourne Cup Day), 11.00 am to 3.00 pm

WHERE: The Mercure Hotel, 265-281 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Tickets: $60 ($50 for Austrek members, $30 for children, students and pensioners)

It is an intimate, cute little venue, and we are on at 8:30 p.m. No cover charge! So: It is easy to get there, free to get in, and you can make an early night of it, if you are so inclined...

STAR WARS - The Untold Tale.

Geelong. Can't move in this town without someone saying how cool Geelong is. We figured it out - it's because Rob Baard* spent five years creating a feature-length movie Star Wars - The Untold Tale, the very same movie being shown at the MSFC this very Friday night!

Entry is by donation: part of George Lucas's terms and conditions for this movie is that it remains non-profit. So don't look for it among the Big Earners such as Matrix Reload #5: Shrek vs the Pirates of the Caribbean.
But do look at it at the Club this Friday night.

It's 86 minutes duration means we start punctually at 9.00pm.

*Director, producer, writer, Geelongonian.

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

Lisa Miller gets back in the tent.

The Famous Spiegeltent hardly needs an introduction by now. 1920s Belgian cabaret tent, mirrors, Marlene Dietrich, Stella Artois, yada yada.... suffice to say it's a rather good place to see a Lisa Miller concert.

Lisa is doing 2 Spiegelshows this year, on Saturday the 10th of November and Sunday the 11th of November. Both nights commence at the very civilised hour of 7 pm.

Naturally, being Spiegelshows, these will be very special nights, with a full complement of the finest backing musicians money can buy to be expected. We're talking mini-skirted harpists, smart-casual pedal steelists, the works. Possibly even a bow-tied grand pianist. Additionally, there is the very real prospect of the famous Lisa Miller Spiegeldress being brought out of its acid-free, vermin-proof enclosure - surely the last time this bejewelled relic of the Gatsby age can withstand the rigours of a 21st century rock'n'roll performance.

You can book tickets at any Ticketmaster outlet, call 1300 136 166, or...
click here to book online for Saturday, and
click here to book for the Sunday show.

The Day of the Triffids

From the novel by John Wyndham, Adapted by Shaun Prendergast. Directed by Janine Chugg.

Auditions will be held at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd Beaumaris on Saturday November 10th from 10.30am, and again on Monday November 12th from 7.30pm. No-one will be auditioned without booking a time. The season runs February 22nd to March 8th 2008.

A large cast is required for this thought-provoking and at times chilling drama that explores issues of particular relevance to our world today. There will be a doubling up of roles, so that most cast members will play specific roles as well as "extras".

Synopsis: On the night of a spectacular meteor shower viewed by all the world, Bill Masen is in hospital awaiting the removal of bandages from his eyes, recovering from a Triffid sting. The next morning he awakes to find he is one of the few left who can see. It is the end of the world as he knows it. He meets Josella Playton, another person who has retained her sight, and together they struggle to build a life together in a world where order and chaos, compassion for others and self-survival jostle for dominance – against a background of the ever-present threat of the lethal Triffids.

FEATURING:
The BiPolar Bears
Full Mental Jacket
Ron Allen
&
Leah Findlay

WHERE: St Kilda Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.
WHEN: 7:30PM to 10:00PM.
COST: Gold coin donation!

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

Contact: Phone: (03) 9702 1223 or Email: badfolk@optusnet.com.au

Support Act: Tom Boulton & Friend.
Main Acts: The Four Hillsmen (4 piece a'capella & vocal harmonies - NOT Barbershop - even better!), Detour (Great musicians with plenty of talent!)

This is another great night of music
Don't miss!

Rare Books, Magazines, Comics....

Richard Overall, Monash University's Rare Books Librarian, will take us through the Monash University collection of early Australian comics and SF books, pulp magazines, fanzines, first editions by Really Famous Dead Authors now worth $1,000s, etc.

It's reputed to be Australia's best collection of SF publishing in public hands*.

This collection will be discussed at the MSFC in West Brunswick this
Friday night.

*(You can trust me on this, for I have handled First Editions of The Two Towers and The Return of the King, and The Time Machine. Then I had to hand them back.)

A classic farce set in the British National Heath Service. Chaos erupts as patients, agency nurses, doctors and sisters battle it out at the start of another busy weekend at the under-funded and under-staffed mixed ward of St Christopher's Hospital. A catalogue of disasterous mistaken identities leads to wrongful diagnosis, visitors becoming patients and all manner of medical mishaps.

WHERE: Mt Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza 3930. (Melway 105 F1).

WHEN: Friday performance at 8PM.

COST: Adults $25, Concession $23, Groups of 10+ $23. (Bookings: Phone 5983 9837.)

Cabaret seating - BYO drinks and nibbles.

"Outland" and More....

... or how some fans got together and made a comedy film about being gay
nerd fans and the ABC did their usual 'Yes But' and then the director headed
over to the USA to film the US gay SF fan film festivals.

Director of Outland John Richards will show his very funny film and explain
how come it's ABC not SBS who are interested?

Film will be the theme of the night - cameras will be rolling.

"Devoted to holistic health and creating healthier more fulfilling lives, the Festival covers hundreds of products and services from personal development, stress release, nutrition and fitness through to organics, natural therapies, complementary medicine, vitamin supplements and spiritual healing."

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

Once again, in 2007, the Historical Time Period will include Ancients (Greek / Roman / Egyptian), Dark Ages (Vikings), Medieval, English Civil War, Napoleonic Wars, American Civil War and Early Australian Colonial. Melbourne is fortunate to have a number of enthusiastic historical re-enactment and re-creation groups, involved in these periods of history who preserve aspects of historical life from these historical periods and bring them forward into the 21st century.

All these things will once again be brought together in this Unique Victorian Event, the only one of its kind in Victoria, with performances of Historical Encampments, Clothes, and War, using Swords, Pikes and Muskets from the various periods of history, for the entertainment and experience of the Victorian Public.

The event also brings forth Craft Guilds and Associations continuing the traditions of the past with their Crafts.

The event with its food stalls and merchants selling their wares, will once again be full of excitment and a great and inexpensive family day out.

The FAYRE AND TOURNEY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
From:
09:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday.
09:30 am - 4:00pm Sunday.

WHERE: The Old Cheese Factory,
34 Homestead Road, Berwick.

COST:
Prices for Public wishing to attend on either day are:
Adults and Children over 16: $10.
Children 7-15: $5.
Children under 6: Free.
Family Pass (2 Adults & 3 Children): $31.

***** SPECIAL OFFER *****

Receive a 15% Discount when you book and pay for your Tickets BEFORE 1st October 2007.
Adults and Children over 16: $9.50
Children 7-15: $4.25
Children under 6: Free.
Family Pass (2 Adults & 3 Children): $26.35

**MEDIEVAL FEAST**
The Medieval Feast will commence at approx 6:00 pm on the Saturday Night and finish at approx 10:00 - 11:00 pm.

**** BOOK EARLY AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT *****

IF BOOKED AND PAID BEFORE
1st October 2007:

Adults and Children over 16: $25.
Children 7-15: $15.
Children under 7: Free.
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children): $70.

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE ONLINE

with: The Greenmatics

This is an instore gig at Pure Pop Records.

"Jekyll"

A good yarn, with some nice touches, 4 stars out of 5.

AS we all know, Jekyll is meant to be pronounced Gee-kill not Jek-ill. Will the BBC get it right? This and other questions will be answered this coming Friday night at the Melbourne Science Fiction Club film/TV discussion event.

[wikipedia snip follows]
Jekyll is a British television drama series produced by Hartswood Films and Stagescreen Productions for BBC One. It was created by Jeffrey Taylor and stars James Nesbitt as Tom Jackman, a modern-day descendant of Dr. Jekyll, who has recently begun transforming into a version of Mr. Hyde (also played by Nesbitt). He uses modern technology in an attempt to keep Hyde in check and the two for a while have a peaceful co-existence until it is revealed
that they are the key to a secret-organisation's one-hundred year old plot. The series is described by its creators as a sequel to the novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, rather than an adaptation of it, and the Robert Louis Stevenson tale is used within the series as a back story.

Fitzroy Shorts brings short film aficionados another fine selection of films from the region with the last screening before the end of year 'THE FITZ' Awards to be held in December. Featuring the winner of a Palme d'Or Special Mention at this year's Cannes Film Festival. RUN a short film from New Zealand, directed by Mark Albiston is a beautifully observed tale of a Samoan brother and sister who live in fear of their overly protective father. The siblings have to rely on each other in order to teach their father that they can proudly stand on their own.

Australian director Sotiris Dounoukis brings us PUNCH. Punch is the most loved man in Paris reminisces about a time when he was loved by just one woman instead of a whole city. He longs for a similar love, but is it just his imagination,! or could he really leave the adoration of the people behind?

With his latest ambitious short film THE CHANGI MURALS, director Boo Junfeng from Singapore recreates the passion of a man behind these well known paintings and tries to give an account of how they came into being and were wrought from circumstances well beyond description. The film is set in 1963 when Stanley Warren revisits the site of his imprisonment. In an ordeal 20 years ago as a POW in Changi Prison, he suffered the double hardships of dysentery and cruel treatment by Japanese guards. Warren is charged with memories he would rather forget and struggling with an upwelling of emotions too dark and powerful to bear. At the same time he is haunted by that era’s extreme desolation and hopelessness, the darkest days and dragging months, locked-away years of his life. In short, he is a man on an inner mission, with scores unsettled.

Fantastic door prizes from Crumpler, DVD packs from Madman and beauty vouchers from Purr Beauty Studios in Fitzroy!

WHEN: Tuesday 2nd October 2007
WHERE: The Panama - Third Floor, 231 Smith Street, Fitzroy.
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm
COST: $10 Full, & $5 Students and conc. (Tickets only available on the door.) 2 for 1 before 8pm.

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

Jessica Paige, JB Seed Awardee and Bourke Street Mall busker, is performing at Palookaville in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy this Wednesday, 3rd October.

Jessica has recently been gigging in Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney where her poignant jazz-infused songs, heavenly voice and gorgeous lyrics are steadily earning her a reputation as one to watch.

She was profiled in Rolling Stone earlier this year with the advice to keep an eye on her and the Foxtel Documentary "Launch of Legends" also reckons she is one outstanding young talent bound for bigger things.

Entry is gratis and 8 p.m. start.

"Blood Brothers has triumphed around the globe, receiving no less than four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony nominations on Broadway. This tale of Liverpool life in the 1980's and of twin brothers who are separated at birth has played to packed houses and standing ovations in London's West End since 1991. Written by Willy Russell (author of Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita), Blood Brothers is a story which is both funny and deeply moving."

WHERE: The Alexander Theatre at Monash University, Clayton.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST: To be announced. (Less than $35.)

FOOD AND TRIVIA: Pizza!

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!

An afternoon of buying and swapping as we trade the great river of collectibles within the Sci-fi realm.

Dealers and shops will be in attendance as well as people selling some of their collections. If you are interested in a table, please contact the club via email.

Standard entrance costs apply.
($3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors.)

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

Melbourne's newest record label, Phonoscope Productions, proudly announces its inaugural release ­ the "Two-Up: Double A-Sides" rock/pop/adult contemporary compilation CD.

Two-Up will be officially launched on Saturday the 6th of October 2007 at the beloved Empress Hotel, 714 Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy. Phonoscope Productions and allied bands will be taking over the venue from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., with sets from the participating bands, roving acoustic performers, vintage Australian footage, elegant décor and a few surprises.

Indie luminaries Liminal will headline the event. Tickets may be purchased at the venue on the night for $10.00. Entry includes a complimentary copy of the CD (SRP $12:00).

The title of the CD indicates the home-grown, uniquely Australian aspect of the release, but is also a reference to its dual nature. Two-Up features six stellar independent artists, all of whom have contributed two 'single-worthy' tracks apiece:

When: 7pm Wednesday 10 October.
Where: Sun Theatre Yarraville.

Basically 3-plays-in-1, Lottery takes a satirical look at the three winners of a Lotto super draw and what effects the money has on their life. Seen by many to be the ultimate answer, these three short stories show how a successful financial windfall, can bring all you deepest, darkest problems bubbling to the surface.

Consisting of a cast of nine, Lottery offers a unique acting opportunity, as each cast member plays a completely different role in each of the three plays.

Funny, sad, brutal and sometimes offensive, this uniquely suburban Australian play will certainly have some familiarity for everybody.

Lottery is performed as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

WHERE: The Polyglot Theatre, Cromwell Road, South Yarra.

WHEN: 10 October performance starts at 8:00PM.

COST: Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 concession, and can be booked by calling the Fringe Ticket Line on 8412 877 or visiting http://www.melbournefringe.com.au

Thursday 11 October.
Brightspace Gallery, 8 Martin Street, St Kilda.
Doors open 7.30p.m.
$10.00 at the door.
Wine by donation.

Situation #3 - Steven McIntyre & Dirk de Bruyn
#3 in a series of cellular invasions situated between the analog and the digital. This collaboration re-inserts Steven McIntyre back into Melbourne after being installed in Monterey, Mexico for the last decade, and returns de Bruyn's experimental film practice back into visibility.

Ellipsis - Tim Webster
Tim will have a box. In that box will be an object. The box is long. There are different lighting setups in the box. The light will change. The object will move, slowly, from black to white. Black is about the object, white is about the shadows. Every now and then I will probably skitz out, but my object box is constant. We will see.

Tim's work crosses installation and performance and encompasses a range of diverse media, often brought together by video projection within a live performance context.

Conversation #1 - Sone [Keith Deverell and Corey Sans]
A conversation where more is said between the words, Conversation #1 investigates the hidden depths of awkward silences and cliched statements.

Sone's work is almost film, and nearly sound-scape, with narrative woven within the silent and the still. Utilising their own field recordings they construct each scene within the time-space of the performance.

The feast - Jon Pak
Follow the ebb and flow as two diners, and their waiter, serve and consume a feast of sonic intentions. This piece forms the next iteration of Jon's continuing interest in finding new interfaces for musical expression.

Greyspace
Greyspace is an audio visual laboratory run by Keith Deverell. This is the studio's first curated night of eclectic audio visual performers. Keith was introduced to Brightspace Gallery through his exhibition for his Masters of Design, held in June 2007.

Best Comedy Award - Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Season Sold Out - Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Moosehead Award - Melbourne Comedy Festival.

RICHARD McKENZIE on MINT CONDITION - The Joys of fannish collecting

We do all sorts of promotion to say what's of interest at the MSFC. For tonight's event we appeal instead to your pocket, for the SF fan is careful with the pennies, meantime saving for the collectible of their dreams.
Richard's show is normally $20 or more, tonight it's free for members, $5 for non-members and guests.

We aren't joking - we have a very fine guest here, as part of a fine full program to Christmas.

Here's the web link!

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

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET COSTS:

• Adult: $35.00
• Senior & Concession: $31.00
• Child under 15: $25.00
• Group (10+): $30.00
• Opening Night Gala Supper: $10.00

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.

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

WHERE: Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
WHEN: 9AM to 6PM each day.
COST: Entry costs - tickets on sale from Ticketmaster NOW!
* Adult - One day $16.00.
* Adult - Two day pass $28.00 (only available from Ticketmaster).
* Child (12 and Under) - One day pass $10.00.
* Child (12 and under) - Two day pass $17.00 (only available from Ticketmaster).
* Family pass (2 Adults and 2 Children) - one day only $42.

It is only $5 for 3 hours entertainment. Prices like these can't last!

Cost $5.

OUTRE GALLERY exhibition "Tales of the Bunnyfish" by kozyndan opens!

The duo met in a painting class in college in the late 1990s. They began collaborating, and the result has been a series of personal works that often reflect their affection – and repulsion – for the rampant urban sprawl and technological overload that characterize everyday city life. Their detailed drawings portray realistic urban panoramas, which on closer inspection reveal often absurd scenarios. In one, for example, elderly Chinese women, armed only with dim-sum, stave off an aerial attack on San Francisco’s Chinatown, while in another, marauding day-glo bunnies take on Manhattan. According to Dan, the pair’s work portrays their “unease with and love of the modern world.”

Koznydan's other work includes album covers for Weezer, John mayer, Daedelus, Lyrics Born, and the Postal Service, as well as magazine illustrations for Colors, Tokion, Relax, Giant Robot, XLR8R, among others. They've also done commercial projects for RES Fest, Electronic Arts, Nike, Wieden+Kennedy and Idn, and they've produced an array of products featuring their artwork, including posters, books (their first, Urban Myths, was recently published by early supporters Giant Robot) and t-shirts. The couple has also exhibited work in galleries from Los Angeles to Toronto to London.

BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION:
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling.

One or two of you might have read it!

COST: By donation to the Salvos!

WHERE:
HORSE BAZAAR, 397 Little Lonsdale Street, City, at 5:00PM.

FEATURES:

• Costumes & Prop Displays
• Merchandise/Dealers area
• Kids Program
• Star Wars Auction
• Panels & Discussions
• Video Program
• Art Show
• Incorporates the "Star Walking 4th International Star Wars Fan Film Festival"

COST: By donation to the Salvos!

WHERE:
303, 303 High Street, Northcote, at 5:00PM.

COST: By donation to the Salvos!

WHERE:
LOOP, 23 Meyers Place, City, at 7:30PM.

Aardman Studios have produced a startlingly wide variety of animation. Scientifictional examples are the subject of the MSFC's film discussion night.

Hot food!
Hot coffee!
Warm welcome!

Doors open 6pm - Dinner from 6.30pm - Show starts 8.30pm.

Book on 9819 1797.

- CC Martini
- The Greenmatics
- Hong Kong Blondes
- DJ Gringo
- DJ Miyagi
- REM

Altona City Theatre presents
" WILLY RUSSELL'S BLOOD BROTHERS."

WHERE: Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: Gala opening starts at 8PM.

COST:
Gala night: $35 adult, $32 concession.
Other nights: $28 adult, $25 concession, $22 each for groups of 10+.

To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550 or download and mail the Booking Form.

EARTH MATTERS

Breakfast Seminar
Saturday, 27 October 8.15 to 11.45am
Cause and effect of global climate change
How interested are we in our natural surroundings?
MairiAnne McKenzie – farmer and conservationist.
The impact of accessibility on nutritious food
Dr Anne Sibbel Applied Sciences RMIT University
How to be energy efficient at home and work
Mike O'Connell, President, Alternative Technology Association.

Venue: Glen Eira Centre Theatrette
Cnr Glen Eira & Hawthorn Roads (Melway ref: 68A2).
Free parking available behind Council Offices.
Investment: $30 including buffet breakfast.
BOOKINGS: Caroline Weber – 0408 030 065. Email: ceweber@connexus.net.au
Presented by Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra Inc.

Any surplus made from this event will be donated to the Ardoch Youth Foundation, a long standing partner of Melbourne on Yarra. Ardoch Youth Foundation is a community resourced, not for profit organisation working nationally to make education a reality for children and young people, including those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

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

Featuring an array of award winning musicians and song writers:

• Jessica Paige
• Nick Roy
• Steve Romig
• James Sidebottom

COST: By donation to the Salvos!

WHERE:
303, 303 High Street, Northcote, at 5:00PM.

A Ferengi, a Klingon and a Borg walk into a bar...

After the hilarity of last year's attempt at Theatre Sports we thought we would try it again. Costumes are more than welcome at this fun filled afternoon.

Make sure you are prepared to come and make a fool of yourself, we will be...

Standard entrance costs apply.
($3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors.)

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

http://www.austrek.org/

"Be drawn into deadly intrigue with this ingeniously structured thriller. Detective Inspector Bruton questions glamorous and witty actress Celia Wallis about the murder of her cynical husband Martin. What is really happening in the twists and turns of this absorbing plot? An obsessive fan, shady characters and unexpected happenings will keep you fascinated. No-one, not even the figure silhouetted eerily against the front door, is at all what he or she seems, and the denouement to this witty and original play will fascinate you and bowl you over. Take up the challenge and test your skills as a detective!"

NB - 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.

This month Fitzroy Shorts focuses on regional short films. Bringing audiences short films from Thaliand, Singapore and Australia. Featuring award winning short film CROSSBOW, directed by David Michod, CROSSBOW gives us a sneak peak over the fence of a neighbour where there is loud sex, drugs and somewhere amongst it all, a boy sits silent and is lost in the house, reaching out for warmth and love and as the story unravels one neighbour bears witness to everything, featuring Joel Edgerton (Ned Kelly). Winner of the Film Victoria Erwin Rado Award for Best Australian Short Film – MIFF 2007.

Short film AH MA from Singapore, directed by Anthony Chen tell the tale of a family coming to terms with the impending end of a family member Ah Ma. The short film received a Special Mention in the short film category at the Cannes International Film Festival 2007, France. QUIETLY also from Singapore, Winner 2006 Singapore International Film Festival, Best Short Film. This calm, peaceful short film will spark thoughts about the wisdom of the aged and the beauty of death.

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Door prizes from Crumpler, DVD packs from Madman and beauty products from Purr Beauty Studios in Fitzroy.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
WHERE: The Panama (3rd Floor, 231 Smith St, Fitzroy).
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm
COST: $10 Full, & $5 Students and conc. (Tickets only available on the door.) - Get there before 8pm and get 2 for 1 deal on the door.

WHERE: Northcote Social Club (301 High Street, Northcote).

WHEN: Doors open at 8:00PM!

COST: $20 plus booking fee or $25 ($18 concession) at the door.

Tickets available from the NSC Booking Office (Ph. 9486 1677) or book online at: http://www.northcotesocialclub.com/

FOOD AND TRIVIA.
Hearty slow-cooked beef casserole.

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!

Beaumaris Theatre is proud to announce that our family show for this year is the stage adaptation of the much-loved book, Charlotte's Web. We have assembled an excellent cast and crew for this show, which we know will be a "not-to-be-missed" theatrical experience. Please ensure you book early to avoid the disappointment of missing out on tickets.

WHERE: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris 3193. (Melway 86 G6).

WHEN: Friday's performance begins at 8:00PM.

COST:
Adults: $18.
Families (2 adults + 2 children under 16): $55.
All other tickets: $15.

(For tickets phone the Beaumaris Theatre Booking Line on 9583 6896, or email beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au

Website: http://www.beaumaristheatre.com.au/

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

Duruflé Requiem

Completed in 1947 and dedicated to the memory of his father, Maurice Duruflé's Requiem is his largest and most important work. The beauty and timelessness of the music comes from the composer's extensive use of Gregorian plainsong in the work, clothing it in sensuous and impressionistic harmonies. Originally scored for full orchestra, Duruflé made a virtuoso transcription for organ and this will be performed by Jonathan Bradley on Trinity College Chapel's Jones Grand Organ. Also music by Pérotin, Dufay, Ockeghem, a rare performance of Frank Martin's colourful Songs of Ariel and Francis Poulenc's Un soir de neige. This concert is being recorded by ABC Classic FM.

Printable flyer and order form (234KB)

Sunday 9 September 2007 at 2:30pm
***Trinity College Chapel, Melbourne University, Royal Parade, Parkville***
Tickets $20 pre-purchased, $25 at the door Bookings 0400 999 248 or email manager@gloriana.com.au

• Pérotin (fl. c1200) Viderunt omnes
• Guillaume Dufay (c1397-1474) Nuper rosarum flores
• Johannes Ockeghem (c1410-1497) Intemerata dei mater
• Frank Martin (1890-1974) Songs of Ariel
• Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Un soir de neige
• Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Exsultate Deo
• Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) Requiem

"You could successfully put up the Gloriana voices against any similar group in the country"
The Age 6 June 2006

MELBOURNE SCIENCE FICTION CLUB meet at St. David's United Church Hall, 74 Melville Road, Brunswick West from 8PM.

Cyclone, a really cool writer for Melbourne's street music papers, is our guest to talk about the links between techno music and film.

Audio! Video! Namecheck Bladerunner, Dark City, The Matrix, Dr Who, Robocop, 2001, Brian Eno, Gattaca, Twin Peaks, Kraftwerk, Jeff Mills, Metropolis .... Members free, non-members $5.00.

COST:
(August 4 to September 7)
Weekend: Adult $33. Age 14 or under $25.
Sat.: Adult $22. 14 or under $17.
Sun.: Adult $22. 14 or under $17.
(Prices at the door)
Weekend: Adult $40. 14 or under $30.
Sat.: Adult $30. 14 or under $23.
Sun.: Adult $30. 14 or under $23.

Songs by Jerome Kern, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkle, Sting, Eric Bogle, and many more!

SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS: VARDOS (World-acclaimed Hungarian and Gypsy Music Trio).

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

WHEN: 2:30PM.

COST: Adults ($18), Concession ($13), Students of all ages ($10), preschoolers (free).

BOOKINGS: ring Keith Gordon on 9877 6271 or email: cleaningchamp@optusnet.com.au

"It is a beautiful venue and really great musicians are playing there with me! It is off Flinders Lane, between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets.

"Guests: Lyall Adonis, (seen on Idol recently) is going to kick off the gig! He is incredible - acoustic soul , gorgeous songs and voice. http://www.myspace.com/lyalladonismusic

"The Nick Roy trio will play after that and they are energetic groove soul pop.
Check out his performance for "Rove" on his website: http://www.nicholasroy.com/

"PLUS the internationally acclaimed Luke Howard accompanying me on Grand piano for the songs we wrote together last year...

"Yes, all this for the ridiculous price of $10!

"To Book tickets: go to the Entertainment page on www.manchesterlane.com.au and click on "Online tickets" just under my picture and bio... this takes you to the secure Moshtix site where you buy the tix for $7 + 2.70 booking fee.

"If you want to eat, come by 7-7.30 ish so you can order and get served etc before the music starts at 7.45 sharp. You can park in Flinders Lane in the City Square Car Park or get a train or tram.

"So please book soon ..:) You can get tix for $10 at the door, but ring Manchester Lane and reserve a table for dinner on 9663 0630."

Opening Night, MELBOURNE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL. Thursday, September 20, at 7:00 pm.

Venue: The Toff in Town. Level 2, Curtin House, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne.

Admission cost: $15. enquiries - info@muff.com.au (no phone bookings).

"The new feature from revered underground filmmaker Bill Mousoulis is right up MUFF's alley, hence our Opening Night Guernsey. It is a moody, violent and gory Vampire flick infused with Mousoulis' own reflective time-eschewing style. It could be compared to Abel Ferrara's The Addiction, but A Nocturne takes on a feel and atmosphere all of its own. The film references other classic horror genres and characters like zombie films and American Psycho, while creating one of the best Aussie Vampire flicks yet produced, up there with Thirst and, dare I say it, my own and Jon Hewitt’s humble Bloodlust. A great cast and haunting score make the film a must see event for lovers of Indy cinema everywhere!" (written by Richard Wolstencroft, MUFF director)

Innersense Productions presents
A Nocturne
2007, 70 mins

FEATURING Alex Spears, Vanessa de Largie, Patrick Boyle, HaiHa Le, Jennifer Levy and Rod Lara, David Kemp, Magda Zappi, Mirjana Kostantinovic, Angelo Esposito, Laura Roberts, Rad Rudd, Flora Georgiou, Frances Marrington, Soolin Ong-Tan, Albert Fung, Van Anh Tran.

DIRECTED AND PRODUCED by Bill Mousoulis.
WRITTEN by Ali Alizadeh & Bill Mousoulis.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Shyam Ediriweera.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Jenna Davis.
MAKEUP& FX Linda Maiden.
MUSIC by Spider Goat Canyon.

RELATED LINK: CSIRO Report.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

Puppet Making

Make your own puppet. Talk to it. Talk to us - tell a story and show it in
silhouette. Ventriloquism not included. Part of the Million Puppet
Project being held in Perth, WA (have puppet, will travel).

This'll be fun!

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

A variety of Local and International presenters across the range of Martial Arts including:

Stefan Dieke:
Stefan Dieke has since the early 1990s been dedicated to the research of fighting styles of the centuries past, with the main focus in German material from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

In 2000, he was the leading force in the founding of the first official club for Historical Swordsmanship as a martial art in Germany, where he was the head instructor. Now Stefan is running the first full-time school for Historical Swordsmanship in Germany, the Alte Kampfkunst. There, he teaches Sabre and Longsword three nights a week, offering regular seminars on a variety of other weapons.

The vain Emperor, Montague Preen, is obsessed with clothes, and he has set up a competition to design his latest garments. Famous designer Fabulo Fetuccini has heard of the contest, and with the help of conmen Swindler and Fiddler, he sets out to humiliate the Emperor and to relieve him of his fortune. To the rescue comes Dame Nellie Nimby, her daughter Amelia and Clover, the pantomime cow. Fun for all ages!

WHERE: Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne. (Melway 133 K4). Parking entry off Russell Street.

WHEN: Monday's performance at 7PM.

COST: All tickets are $8. (To book tickets, call 9702 2759.)

Celebrate alternative arts, film & drama!

In the last 12 months Melbourne shows have been rather rare for us and when they do occur they've usually been with unique lineups for each one... this gig is no exception : we will be joined by Melisa Collins (The Restless, Season, Delores etc) on violin and Pete McKeown (Heligoland, Marionettes, Becus) on Fender VI who will be adding his trademark reverb-drenched melancholic swirls on this unique baritone guitar. Also, you may recall that for our ~An Inexact Science~ launch at NSC last year we were joined by ~The Inexact Choir~... well, this time we will be joined by The Incomplete Choir... that is we have half of the choir this time, that half being Megan Price and Pauline Noble.

Also appearing are dark pianist/vocalist Scarlett Cook (who we played with in Adelaide earlier this year before she moved to Melbourne) and Nervous Doll Dancing (solo cello treated with electronics by Francesca Mountfort).

Dandelion Wine at Wesley Anne
250 High St Northcote
Thursday September 27
Entry : $7
Doors : 8:30
Nervous Doll Dancing : 8:40
Dandelion Wine : 9:20
Scarlett Cook : 10:10

Double Feature Film Night: "It Came From the West" and "Double Dare."

Puppet zombie-western goodness followed by a double-barrelled, action-packed documentary about the struggles of two stuntwomen in male-dominated Tinseltown to stay working, stay thin, and stay sane. Compare and contrast.

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

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

WHEN: Friday 8PM, Saturday 8PM, and Sunday 2PM.

COST: $25 (Full), $20 (Concession), $60 (Family).

For bookings phone the Box Office on 9262-6555.

For enquiries phone 9808-6555 or email: a-muse@optusnet.com.au

Opening Night, MELBOURNE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL. Saturady, September 29, at 9:00 pm.

Venue: Loop Bar, 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne (near the corner of Bourke and Spring Streets).
Admission cost: $10.

"The new feature from revered underground filmmaker Bill Mousoulis is right up MUFF's alley, hence our Opening Night Guernsey. It is a moody, violent and gory Vampire flick infused with Mousoulis' own reflective time-eschewing style. It could be compared to Abel Ferrara's The Addiction, but A Nocturne takes on a feel and atmosphere all of its own. The film references other classic horror genres and characters like zombie films and American Psycho, while creating one of the best Aussie Vampire flicks yet produced, up there with Thirst and, dare I say it, my own and Jon Hewitt’s humble Bloodlust. A great cast and haunting score make the film a must see event for lovers of Indy cinema everywhere!" (written by Richard Wolstencroft, MUFF director)

Innersense Productions presents
A Nocturne
2007, 70 mins

FEATURING Alex Spears, Vanessa de Largie, Patrick Boyle, HaiHa Le, Jennifer Levy and Rod Lara, David Kemp, Magda Zappi, Mirjana Kostantinovic, Angelo Esposito, Laura Roberts, Rad Rudd, Flora Georgiou, Frances Marrington, Soolin Ong-Tan, Albert Fung, Van Anh Tran.

DIRECTED AND PRODUCED by Bill Mousoulis.
WRITTEN by Ali Alizadeh & Bill Mousoulis.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Shyam Ediriweera.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Jenna Davis.
MAKEUP& FX Linda Maiden.
MUSIC by Spider Goat Canyon.

Invites you to our new exhibition

20 July - 11 August 2007

Opening: Thursday 19 July, 6-8pm.

Free Artist Floor Talk:
Thursday 9 August, 12.30-1.30pm.

PAPER / SCISSORS / ROCK

Jessie Angwin
Damiano Bertoli
Peter Burke
Tony Garifalakis
Elizabeth Gower
Louise Hubbard
Andy Hutson
Nicholas Jones
Ash Keating
Jarrad Kennedy
James Lynch
Lyndal Walker

Paper/Scissors/Rock is a project that uses the simple game of its namesake to explore materiality and the associative connotations of the terms within contemporary arts practice. Twelve Melbourne-based artists have been selected to participate in the project, either self-selecting existing works or creating new works for the occasion of this exhibition. The individual projects will be presented in a series of four triptychs throughout the gallery, which may or may not be definitively related to the individual terms paper, scissors or rock. Indeed, some of the projects may incorporate aspects of all three terms, blurring the definitive hierarchies established within the game. In this way, Paper/Scissors/Rock subsumes the playfulness of the game, while dispensing with the element of competition, creating a project that relies upon the inherent chance within the game and blurring its elements of distinction.

Paper/Scissors/Rock is a West Space Project curated by the Programming Committee.

FOOD AND TRIVIA.
"Pancakes! Discworld and Flat Earth questions a possibility."

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!

August 3rd to 11th on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

WHERE: St Martins Youth Arts Centre, Irene Mitchell Studio, 44 St Martins Lane, South Yarra.

Tickets are $22, or $16 for concession holders. You can book online.

Austrek Monthly Meeting
" Where Are They Now?"

What ever happened to....?

Well we are going to tell you!

Ever wondered what happened to your favorite Trek actor after Star Trek, want to see other shows and movies they have done. Where are they right now, this second?

We will try and answer these and as many other questions as people may have about the whereabouts of our favorite actors from the Star Trek Universe.

Standard entrance costs apply.
($3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors.)

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

The MSFC has booked the venue on the very last night before the
Incinemotion exhibits are dismantled. They can't come to us - we have to go to them! Jo Williams, Curator, will talk to us about stop-motion animation. More than half an hour's worth of short films have been selected for us. Gold coin donation.

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

LOCATION: The Brunswick Hotel, 160 Sydney Road, Brunswick.

ENTRY: $10.
TIME: 9:00PM.

The psychedelic Space Rock of Hawkwind presented by SONIC ATTACK. A stunning spectacular audio-visual experience!

"Be drawn into deadly intrigue with this ingeniously structured thriller. Detective Inspector Bruton questions glamorous and witty actress Celia Wallis about the murder of her cynical husband Martin. What is really happening in the twists and turns of this absorbing plot? An obsessive fan, shady characters and unexpected happenings will keep you fascinated. No-one, not even the figure silhouetted eerily against the front door, is at all what he or she seems, and the denouement to this witty and original play will fascinate you and bowl you over. Take up the challenge and test your skills as a detective!"

NB - 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.

RELATED LINKS: GMO (Wikipedia), Monsanto.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

1.00pm start!

STAR TREK: GENERATIONS
FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
with Alan Ruck! (Q&A Session).

Come one, come all!

In honour of Cory Doctorow's visit to our fine nation, the Melbourne
Science Fiction Club will be discussing his book 'Down and Out in the
Magic Kingdom' this Friday 24 August for our once-monthly night of
literary goodness.

Two complimentary tickets to the Melbourne Writers' Festival session
'Free and Easy - Cory Doctorow', held on Saturday 25 August, 9:30pm,
will be available to the one lucky person on the night.

Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom can be downloaded for free from -
http://craphound.com/down/

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

Most of the events occur at the CUB Malthouse Theatre (113 Sturt Street, Southbank) - but events also occur at other venues throughout the city.

Full details of the program and a booking form can be found at the official website: http://www.mwf.com.au/

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

"This is a gig I've been planning for a long time with two of the best blues and roots acts around. Jason Lowe is coming down from Newcastle and he's getting quite a bit of airplay on Triple J at the moment. The Teskey Bros are my favourite band of brothers."

WHERE: The Palookaville (416 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy).

WHEN: From 8:30PM.

COST: $7.00.

http://www.jessicapaige.net/

Speaker: Mr John Green, PhD candidate, School of Philosophy, University of Tasmania.

The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy, in association with the School of Philosophy, University of Melbourne, is pleased to present the third lecture in its eight week lecture series, 'The Lives of the Philosophers'.

This Wednesday's lecture is on one of the key figures in the development of German Idealism, the German philosopher, F. W. J. von Schelling.

The Lives of the Philosophers is a series dedicated to the study of the lives and times of key thinkers who have had a significant impact on our intellectual and cultural history. The series runs every Wednesday from 15th August - 17th October.

Please see our website www.mscp.org.au for the full program listing.

WINTERPARK perform at the Rob Roy Hotel (51 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy) from 8:30PM.

VIDEO SCREENING - "EUREKA"

We continue our series of really cool, offbeat, fun items at the Melbourne Science Fiction Club, and invite all you hoopy froods to join us this Friday night.

Eureka takes place in a secret town of that name inhabited entirely by the best minds in the United States. After World War II ended, Albert Einstein realized that the future belonged to science. Given the close call with the deployment of the atomic bomb, the U.S. government decided it could not risk being surpassed by other nations.

In the fifty years since the town's founding, its residents are responsible, directly or indirectly, for almost every leap in the natural sciences known to humanity. However, with experimentation inevitably comes failure, and over fifty years' worth of trial and error they have had a number of experiments go awry.

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

After a wonderful screening season at The Spanish Club, Fitzroy Shorts returns for the second half of 2007 at The Panama Dining Room on Smith Street in Fitzroy. A wonderfully spacious area with plenty of viewing room and great food from the kitchen. Join the crew and regulars for the launch screening of the best short films from around the country and overseas, on the first Tuesday in July. Of course with an afterparty!

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win door prizes courtesy of Crumpler and Madman!

WHEN: Tuesday, July 3th 2007 (After Party).
WHERE: Third Floor - 3/231 Smith St, Fitzroy.
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm.
COST: $10 Full, & $5 Students and conc. (Tickets only available on the door.)

FOOD AND TRIVIA.
"Fantasy in all its forms."

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!

"Deathtrap" is set in the isolated New England home of thriller playwright Sydney Bruhl. The action centres around the play "Deathtrap", a new thriller by unknown dramatist Clifford Anderson which he has sent to Sydney for comment – or has he? The play takes many unexpected twists and turns. Helga ten Dorp does her best to warn of the disquieting vibrations she is sensing, but it is too late for some. To reveal more would be to ruin the suspense, which will certainly be emphasised by the Anonymous Theatre format.

WHERE: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris 3193. (Melway 86 G6).

WHEN: From 8PM.

COST:
Anon Theatre night - all tickets $25.
July 6 & 7 - Adults $18, all other tickets $15.

(For tickets phone the Beaumaris Theatre Booking Line on 9583 6896, or email beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au

WHERE: The Banyule Theatre, Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg (Melway 32 D3).

WHEN: 8:00PM.

COST:
Adults $27.00
Concession $24.00
Groups (10+) $22.00

(Special Deal! All Senior (60+) Card holders can purchase cheaper tickets to the Matinee Performance - at $22.00 per ticket. This offer is only available to the performance on Saturday 14th July at 2.00PM.)

Ticket bookings are now open. To book download the Ticket Booking Form from http://www.arc-theatre.com/.

• Email completed form to : tickets@arc-theatre.com.
  
• Phone Amelia or Sara on 9480 5309 to purchase tickets with Visa, Mastercard or Bankcard.
  
• Mail the completed form to:
  ARC Ticket Bookings
  P.O. Box 8096 Preston
  VIC 3072

WHERE: The Warrandyte High School Theatre (Cnr. Alexander & Warrandyte Rds).

July 6 performance at 8:00PM.

COST: $25 and $20 concession. Group & family tickets also available. (Ring Diane on 9718-2035).

WHERE: The Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.

TICKET COSTS:
Adult $30. Concession $25.
Family (2 adults, 2 conc.) $99.
10% discount for 10+ adults.
(unless otherwise specified)

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

It's a fun filled afternoon hearing all about a wild trip away.

For those people familiar with the club meetings and events, you will know that Locky came onto the committee as our "Ideas Man" (and is now President). Some of you may have also heard that he will be heading over to the US during the year and visiting the set of Stargate: Atlantis. Well this is his time to gloat!

Lot's of photos and stories about the workings of a TV set on a huge production like Stargate as well as all the other stuff he got up to while away.

I'm sure we will all hate him by the end of it!

Standard entrance costs apply.
($3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors.)

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

LOCATION: Dream Nightclub, 229 Queensbury Street, North Carlton.

ENTRY: $10
TIME: 8:30PM until late

BANDS:

• COSMIC NOMADS
• SONIC ATTACK
• ZAKYTUSS
• BLOWN 57

A festival highlighting the best of Melbourne's progressive rock bands, featuring progressive maestro's COSMIC NOMADS, the psychedelic Space Rock of Hawkwind presented by SONIC ATTACK, the cutting-edge prog of ZAKYTUSS and the blistering rock inferno that is BLOWN 57.

WHERE: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris 3193. (Melway 86 G6).

WHEN: From 8PM.

COST:
Thursday July 12th – Adults $18, all other tickets $15.

Friday July 13th – All tickets $22. This includes a discussion forum on Sartre following the play, plus a gala supper.

(For tickets phone the Beaumaris Theatre Booking Line on 9583 6896, or email beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au

Two other musicians will be playing as well.

"It is a very friendly, welcoming and warm Rainbow friendly watering hole. Fireplaces create a cosy environment. Just off Wellington St. Open for lunch & dinner. The decor is elegant and funky."

Tickets: $15 + Booking Fee – selling fast! ($18 at the door if still available).

Tickets available from the NSC Box Office (open Mon-Sat 3:00-7:00PM.), on 9486 1677 or online here.

Lisa Miller is acclaimed by critics and fans alike throughout Australia as a sublime songwriter, possessed of a blue-eyed, broken-hearted voice which is utterly distinctive. Lisa's new album "Morning In The Bowl Of Night" has been receiving an extraordinary response, described as "poignant, beautiful album, almost unbearably lovely." At last she appears with her own show at the NSC for the very first time, showcasing the new release as well as selections from her wonderful back catalogue. Special guests are Matt Walker & Ashley Davies. Lisa, Matt & Ash go way back – labelmates in the 90s, Ashley played in Lisa's original line-up and on her debut album, and Matt also played in the band for quite a few shows around the country.

"Song, dance, & comedy with a 2 course meal. A great night out."

WHERE: St. Anthony's Hall, 90 Buckley Street, Noble Park.

WHEN: 14 July performance starts at 7:30PM.

COST: Night performances $32.50 includes a two course meal.
Matinee $18.50 includes a light lunch.

Invites you to our new exhibition

20 July - 11 August 2007

Opening: Thursday 19 July, 6-8pm.

Free Artist Floor Talk:
Thursday 9 August, 12.30-1.30pm.

PAPER / SCISSORS / ROCK

Jessie Angwin
Damiano Bertoli
Peter Burke
Tony Garifalakis
Elizabeth Gower
Louise Hubbard
Andy Hutson
Nicholas Jones
Ash Keating
Jarrad Kennedy
James Lynch
Lyndal Walker

Paper/Scissors/Rock is a project that uses the simple game of its namesake to explore materiality and the associative connotations of the terms within contemporary arts practice. Twelve Melbourne-based artists have been selected to participate in the project, either self-selecting existing works or creating new works for the occasion of this exhibition. The individual projects will be presented in a series of four triptychs throughout the gallery, which may or may not be definitively related to the individual terms paper, scissors or rock. Indeed, some of the projects may incorporate aspects of all three terms, blurring the definitive hierarchies established within the game. In this way, Paper/Scissors/Rock subsumes the playfulness of the game, while dispensing with the element of competition, creating a project that relies upon the inherent chance within the game and blurring its elements of distinction.

Paper/Scissors/Rock is a West Space Project curated by the Programming Committee.

RELATED LINK: Safeguarding Sea Life in Antarctica.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

When Chris Gorman and her husband, Ken arrive at a 10 year anniversary party for the Deputy Mayor of New York, they find things are a little askew. The host of the party is injured, his wife is missing and the servants are no where to be found. Hardly an affair Chris and Ken are used to attending. As guests arrive to the party the tale of what has occurred gets a little out of hand. It is a hilarious, side-splitting, farce you won’t want to miss.

WHERE: The Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne.

July 20th performance is at 8:00PM.

The program covers everything from Basic Drawing to Effective Merchandise Strategies, and more!

WHEN: Saturday July 28 from 10AM!

WHERE: Monash University (Caulfield Campus), K Building.

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.

SYLVESTER McCOY – 7TH DOCTOR
1987-1989/1996 (TV CLASSIC SERIES)
1999-PRESENT (BIG FINISH AUDIOS)

DATE: SUNDAY JULY 29TH 2007

LOCATION:
NORTHCOTE TOWN HALL
189 HIGH STREET, NORTHCOTE

DOORS OPEN: 11.30AM.

ENTRY FEE:
CHILDREN UNDER 16 $25
ADULTS ( MEMBERS ) $40
ADULTS ( NON MEMBERS ) $50

Doors open 6.00pm.
Sacred Circle starts 8pm.

*Refreshments served during Circle. *Live Musicians prior & after Circle.
*Dideridoo playing plus more.

Sacred Circle including Indigenous Elders & two profound speakers Stuart Coffey & Bonny Hut - plus workshops, meditations, healings ... vibrational sound therapy & more.

*Introducing Stuart Coffey*
" The Secret life of Earth & the Solution "
WE MUST CHANGE..NO WHY.. NO HOW
OR PERISH..............
Presenting in Circle.

Topics Covered:
1. Soil, Stomach, Spirit the human connection that we are of nature.
2. Sovereign Consciousness.
3. The importance of self discovery & the dream time/healing through plant spirit medicine.
4. Farewelling the old system & embracing sustainable harmonious systems.
5. Compassionate Communities built on passion.

*Introducing Bonny Hut*
" Who is running the Planet "...
HOW & WHY ..
The Shift
Presenting in Circle.

Topics Covered
1. How the world's people are manipulated to create their beliefs.
2. The present planetary shift - What is it?
3. Who is ruling the Planet - How and why?
4. The world's new super psychic kids why they are here and what does their presence mean?
5. Zero point technology a way to a new consciousness.

AFTER CIRCLE THERE WILL BE AN OPEN FORUM TO FURTHER DISCUSS the above topics and others that arise from that or that you bring along and raise ... all comments suggestions etc are invited and encouraged...

COST $15 - includes Glass of White or Red Wine, Chai, Circle, Workshops, Healings, Meditations & sound therapy vibrational Meditation ...

This is a not for profit event & we are charging simply to cover costs.
Thank you for your understanding & support :)

Theme "Life, Space, Us, Our Planets Future now"

You are encouraged to Dress Elaborate if you like :)
but you are all welcome however you choose to dress. Colours Silver, Green...representing earth, us, planets, galaxy, ETs, UFOs, Nature, Growth, Mysticism.

All are welcome & Encouraged.
All Ages, Cultures, Countries, Colours.
All Nationalities, All spiritualities.
The Elders of our community, The Adults, Teenagers .. 13 years and older.

So if you are interested in joining us to celebrate the diversity and acceptance of the craft in Melbourne & Australia wide then please note in your diaries the above date and come along with friends or family, or just yourself.

You will meet many interesting and amazing individuals.

We have special guests, performers, workshops, spell castings and much more who are ready and excited to share in this wonderful ongoing event.

"Witch in the City " will then air on Channel 31 Noise TV regularly.

If you are one of the few who ask to be removed from filmed footage
please advise Door upon entry. We will then assure you in writing that you will be removed.

FOOD AND TRIVIA. "Soup - it's good for you and waaarm!"

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!

"Theresa, a bright, successful New York journalist, goes on a blind date with computer nerd Tony. After an imprudent second date at which the gulf between them becomes yawningly apparent, she severs the connection but is besieged with flowers, phone messages and imploring requests. From being a pest Tony turns into a stalking menace who shadows and darkens Theresa's life, drawing her into an intense and terrifying nightmare. How far will this boy go to get the girl? And how far will she have to go to get away from him?

"An intense psychological chiller of complexity, unpredictability and suspense."

NB - 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.

"From 2.00pm we gather at at our usual place.

Standard entrance costs apply. (Entry fee of $3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors).

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

Standard costs apply.

Ron the Zookeeper, by Darcy Prendergast

Ron the Zookeeper, created by Melbourne-based animator Darcy Prendergast, has been selected for screening at the Annecy Festival in June. Annecy is the number one international competitive festival, and for over 45 years the town has been showing off the very best in animation during six days of festivities. Fitzroy Shorts is proud to be screening Ron the Zookeeper in June.

Prendergast's film is one of six Australian films selected for this prestigious French festival, and to be selected at the age of 21 is a significant achievement for the young filmmaker. Darcy Prendergast's film, Ron The Zookeeper (2007), is a short clay animation about a panda called Sushi, and a zoo keeper who is assigned the unenviable task of collecting the panda's sperm. Sushi is the last male grey panda left in the entire world, and Ron the Zookeeper is unwillingly sent in to do the dirty work. His task is to ensure the survival of the species by retrieving a sperm sample from the ageing bear. Ron the Zookeeper is Prendergast's third film. His first two films, Off The Rails (2004) and Repugnant (2005), received acclaim at festivals in Australia and abroad.

From his humble beginnings drawing on the living room walls, to entertaining mates in art class with his cheeky and often R-rated clay creations, Darcy Prendergast's skills have grown enormously. Inspired greatly by the work of Jim Henson, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Dave Williams and Matt Lucas, Prendergast mixes a gritty animated style with a twisted sense of humour to form a juggernaut of entertainment and controversy. Darcy is currently working at the ABC as an animator.

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win a bean bag from Crumpler to the value of $300.00 and DVDs from Madman to the vlaue of $200.00.

NEXT SCREENING
WHEN: Wednesday, June 6th 2007
WHERE: The Spanish Club, 59-61 Johnston Street, 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!

"Devoted to holistic health and creating healthier more fulfilling lives, the Festival covers hundreds of products and services from personal development, stress release, nutrition and fitness through to organics, natural therapies, complementary medicine, vitamin supplements and spiritual healing."

Four days of activities, including workshops, presentations, panel sessions, book launches, author readings and much, much more!

Guests include Isobelle Carmody, and fan guest, Cath Ortlieb.

Fred Gallagher, also known as "Piro," will be the Anime Guest-of-Honour.

WHERE: Rydges Hotel, 186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.

Attending Membership:
(from 1 Sep 2006 till 31 Dec 2006)
FULL: $153. CONCESSION: $103.

Attending Membership:
(from 1 Jan 2007 till 1 May 2007)
FULL: $175. CONCESSION: $132.

Supporting Membership: $33.

Students (15 years and older): $55.

Children under 15: Free.

Day Rates:
Sat. & Sun $95. Mon. $60.

For more information email convergence@natcon.org.au
or visit http://www.natcon.org.au/2007/

RELATED LINKS: About Heroin, The Science and Ethics of Treatment for Addiction.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

Printable flyer and order form (272KB).

SUNDAY 17 JUNE 2007 AT 2:30PM
St Mark's Anglican Church, 250 George Street, Fitzroy (Melway 2CC9)
Tickets $20 pre-purchased, $25 at the door.
Bookings 0400 999 248 or email manager@gloriana.com.au

Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) Deutsche Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf
Knut Nystedt (1915) Immortal Bach
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Drei motteten Op.110
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) arr. Gottwald "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" from Rückert-Lieder
Arnold Schönberg (1874-1951) Friede auf Erden
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Mass in E minor

"You could successfully put up the Gloriana voices against any similar group in the country"
The Age 6 June 2006

BOOK CLUB:
"The Mote in God's Eye" by Larry Niven & Jerry Pournelle.
"Immortality Inc." by Robert Sheckley.

Rock music with a science-fiction feel!

There is free entry and a drink card for the first 30 people!

Outré Gallery is proud to be hosting a full-scale exhibition by one of our most popular advocates of the urban subculture and noir vision, a genre sometimes referred to as Pop Surrealism. Glenn Barr's work blends his own brand of gritty pop imagery from trash culture to a mid-century wasteland aesthetic. His brooding apocalyptic city-scape vignettes of moral ruin still manages to embrace a visual satire of humour and pathos. All this and a stylistic nod from his underground comics and animation days thrown into the mix.

His work mirrors disillusioned burlesque culture, heartbroken souls and the surreal bleak yet tantalizing side of an after hours dive. And on top of all this his skill as a draftsman and painter are ever inspiring.

"No Means Yes" - while at once pointing to the uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous side of sexual politics – also signals the way things are not always as they appear.

Glenn Barr will be out from hometown Detroit to meet and greet at his exhibitions in both Melbourne and Sydney.

Austrek go to Geelong

Yep, that's right. We're finally heading down to Geelong to pay a visit to our members and all the sci-fi fans down there.

With a presentation on "Collectibles and Collecting" (see above), it should be a nice afternoon.

Other Sci-fi Clubs and Dealers in attendance

Standard meeting costs apply ($3.00 for members and $5.00 for visitors), with the meeting running form 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Girl Guide Hall
33 Myers St
Geelong City

JEREMY WOOLHOUSE & Friends plus
SOUTH of the RIVER
The Surrey Music Cafe
470 Station Street, Box Hill.
Doors open 7.30pm Starting 8.00pm sharp

JEREMY WOOLHOUSE & Friends who are Jeremy Woolhouse - Piano, Lucas Michailidis - Guitar, and Ben Robertson - Bass.

Pianist Jeremy Woolhouse presents an intimate program of imaginative, original compositions. Together with the outstanding talents of guitarist Lucas Michailidis and bassist Ben Robertson, the trio explore improvisations in a sensitive modern jazz style, creating a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere. Lucas Michailidis is renowned for his work with Zulya and the Children of the Underground and his solo acoustic guitar albums "The Offering" and "Freshwater Road" gained international acclaim.

With studio credits on over 60 CD releases, Ben Robertson is bassist of choice for such artists as James Morrison, Jo Chindamo, Fiona Burnett and Alison Wedding.

Jeremy Woolhouse is an innovative pianist who has earned a reputation for lyrical solos and evocative compositions through his work leading jazz-tango ensemble "Estuary Three".

http://www.jeremywoolhouse.com.au/biography.html

SOUTH of the RIVER
South of the River a cappella gospel choir (one of Melbourne's ABC Choirs of the Year). Lead by Annemarie Sharry this choir will delight you with their energy and shared passion for singing. Incorporating the harmonies and rhythms of Africa, Traditional Gospel and Contemporary New World Music, their performance has a repertoire ranging from modern numbers to soulful spirituals.

BEAUMARIS THEATRE "ANONYMOUS THEATRE" PRESENTATION.
"Deathtrap" will be performed as Anonymous Theatre on Saturday June 30th. Each actor will rehearse individually with the director and will not know who else is in the cast until the same time that the audience does – when the curtain opens on June 30th. They will then be able to rehearse together during the next week, and perform again on Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th. All performances will be at 8pm. The director, Darius Pierce, is in Melbourne for two months only to direct this play. Darius is one of the creators of Anonymous Theatre, from Portland, Oregon in the US.

"Deathtrap" is set in the isolated New England home of thriller playwright Sydney Bruhl. The action centres around the play "Deathtrap", a new thriller by unknown dramatist Clifford Anderson which he has sent to Sydney for comment – or has he? The play takes many unexpected twists and turns. Helga ten Dorp does her best to warn of the disquieting vibrations she is sensing, but it is too late for some. To reveal more would be to ruin the suspense, which will certainly be emphasised by the Anonymous Theatre format.

WHERE: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris 3193. (Melway 86 G6).

WHEN: From 8PM.

COST:
Anon Theatre night - all tickets $25.
July 6 & 7 - Adults $18, all other tickets $15.

(For tickets phone the Beaumaris Theatre Booking Line on 9583 6896, or email beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au

FEATURING WORKS BY: Fiona Abicare, Jessie Angwin, Cate Consandine, Danielle Freakley, Kate Just, Simone Slee, Andrea Tu.

"Bird Girls examines the question of female identity and offers an insight into the complex ways women artists might be thinking and working today. The invited artists were each asked to present two works that demonstrate the breadth and scope of their practice. Each of the artists in Bird Girls has an obsessive, repetitive making aspect to their practice (good girls: obedient, neat, passive, neurotic) yet may also produce paintings, books and/or performative work (bad girls: free-wheeling, expressive, out-of-control and wild)."

Exhibition runs from April 27 to May 19.

From the team that brought you The Male of the Species' "priceless comic moments" (Cameron Woodhead - The Age) and the "riotously funny" Pass the Stapler (Jacqueline Welch - Vibewire), comes another sparkling comedy. This one is set in an office.

It's a typical boy meets girl, boy photocopies genitalia type of comedy.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

WHERE: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Corner Glenlyon Rd & Sydney Rd, Brunswick.

COST: $20 Adult, $10 Concession.
(Bookings: 9859 2816.)

AFI Award winning animation "GARGOYLE" screens at Fitzroy Shorts!

Writer/director/animator Michael Cusack brings to Fitzroy Shorts his AFI award winning animation GARGOYLE. "It's fantastic that Gargoyle has been recognised by the AFIs. Gargoyle was considered something of a risk for me. Animation is always a labour of love, but as a work of personal expression, Gargoyle was an attempt to make something that would resonate and make people feel differently about animation. Of course, you always hope that an audience will respond, but it's still a terrific surprise to be recognised in this way."

A poetic work of dramatic fantasy, Gargoyle was a departure for Cusack, who is well known for his crowd-pleasing comedies.

Gargoyle came more from a place of personal inspiration. There's significant expense involved with any self-funded short, and the production timeline involved with animation means that choice of material is important. In making this kind of mood-oriented drama, I was hopeful that people would emerge with an emotional response, in a way that perhaps isn't always expected these days from the medium. It seems that this has been the case — and that's very rewarding."

Michael Cusack is a creative force behind production company Anifex. Anifex works almost exclusively in traditional stop-motion frame-by-frame animation on 35mm motion picture film.

Gargoyle was completed over a 3 year period with 13,560 individual frames needed to capture the action of the characters. Each frame required the animators to move the characters by hand - a painstaking process that has been recognised by the AFI.

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win a bean bag from Crumpler to the value of $300.00 and DVDs from Madman to the value of $200.00.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 2nd 2007. Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm (wheelchair access available).

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

COST: $10 Full, & $7 Conc. Tickets available at the door only!

"May the fourth be with you! (Sorry!) Star Wars related food and trivia. Bantha juice anyone?"

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: 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris 3193.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults $18.
Family (2 adults & 2 children 16 and under) $50.
All other tickets (members, children, concessions, groups) $15.
(Members subscriptions $15 a year)

SIGNING KARAOKE at North Bazaar
Saturday 5th May 2007...
featuring...

• several short films (all Deaf-friendly)
• live performances by Nadia Baradi AKA 'Mr Kewl'
• the sign-language drag show
• the widely reknowned Asphyxia, one of Melbourne's
  top circus performers
  and of course lots and lots
  of SIGN LANGUAGE KARAOKE!

NORTH BAZAAR -
222 High Street, Northcote.
7:00pm.
Book your tickets now! Email:
jessamy@newbreedmischief.com
or sms 0409 017 927

Tickets cost $16 + $3 booking fee.

Click here to book for Thursday May 10 from The Corner Box Office.

Click here to book for Friday May 11 from The Corner Box Office.

Phone bookings from The Corner Box Office on 9427 9198.

"Friday fun!"

"This electrifying musical from the writers of Dusty, is based on the life of Australia's own rock legend, Johnny O'Keefe and is set against a background of the birth of Australian rock 'n' roll with the songs you may have swooned to as teenagers: She's My Baby, The Wild One, Sing Sing Sing, She Wears My Ring, Get a Job, I'm Counting on You, Save the Last Dance and many more."

WHERE: The Alexander Theatre at Monash University, Clayton.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

*SIX SHOWS SOLD OUT!

COST: Adults $40.00
Concessions & Groups* $37.00
Child (16 and under) $26.00

*Group: 15 tickets or more (excluding children)
*Concession: Old Age Pensions, Seniors Cards, Students

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

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.

• Quiz Day II: Reloaded.
• Trash and Treasure.
• New Series Preview.

WHERE: Vision Church of Christ Hall, 620 Riversdale Road (Corner of Aird St. & Riversdale Rd.)

WHEN: 1PM to 6PM.

COST: Gold Coin Donation.

RELATED LINK: Monash Research.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

"Coffee, cake, conversation, and Minicon preparation."

The Melbourne Science Fiction Club, in conjunction with StarWalking, Austrek, Convergence and First Contact Conventions would like to invite you to the May SF 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.

"Theresa, a bright, successful New York journalist, goes on a blind date with computer nerd Tony. After an imprudent second date at which the gulf between them becomes yawningly apparent, she severs the connection but is besieged with flowers, phone messages and imploring requests. From being a pest Tony turns into a stalking menace who shadows and darkens Theresa's life, drawing her into an intense and terrifying nightmare. How far will this boy go to get the girl? And how far will she have to go to get away from him?

"An intense psychological chiller of complexity, unpredictability and suspense."

NB - 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.

Boite World Music Cafe.

Don't miss this special Northern Indian Concert.

In Australia for a limited concert season!

featuring Paritosh Pohankar on vocals, Kiskor Pande on tabla and Sangret Mishia on sarangi
Friday - 25th May from 8pm

Boite World Music Cafe
1 mark st
Nth fitzroy
Tickets $16 / conc $11

Indian snacks and drinks will be available

Paritosh has a mature, rich and sonorous voice, he delineates a RAGA through ALAAPI and intricate TAANS. He also sings TARANA & THUMRI, however KHAYAL singing is something which is close to his heart.

TOWEL DAY: Douglas Adams Retrospective - with something very rare and special.

This Saturday (26th of May), the Croydon Library is having some
activities for 90 minutes from 10.30 a.m to 12.00 noon to celebrate
the 30th anniversary of Star Wars:

"Test your skills and Knowledge with our games and quizzes. Costruct your own lightsaber, refreshments provided. Bookings are essential on:
9294 5640. The address is: Civic Square, Croydon, 3136, (Melway 50 J4), the cost is 5 Republic Credits or $5.00 (AUD), ages are 12+."

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

JESSICA PAIGE performs at The Edinburgh Castle Hotel, 681 Sydney Road, Brunswick from 8PM.

Cost $12.

Jessica writes:
"Why is this gig going to be so good?
Because a new singer-songwriter from Perth is coming over for a big series of solo gigs to launch herself. Her name is Leena and she is really, really good. And you know I hear a lot of people. Her songs are great, her voice is beautiful and she is lovely.

"See for yourself on http://www.myspace.com/leenamusic

"Also playing is the respected d. rogers. He has had quite a lot of radio play in Melbourne I hear. Check him out here: http://www.drogers.com.au/"

And so this month, Dr Sketchy's usual tag line of "What happens when cabaret meets art school?" can be altered slightly...

"What happens when mutant cabaret meets art school?" as Carla, of The Town Bikes visits Dr Sketchy's Melbourne to show us what Anti-Art is about!

Be there, Wednesday 30 May 8pm, to witness this Town Bike step on the brakes for just a moment and let Melbourne's Art Monkeys sketch her!

Book at: miss_louie@drsketchymelbourne.com
WED 30 May 8pm
The Butterfly Club,
204 Bank Street, South Melbourne.
$13 per seat.

Don't forget your sketch pad and pencils!

The Glass Island, directed by Alexander Avilov.

In a very rare one off special, Short Cuts brings audiences a selection of short documentaries from all over the world for the month of May. Short Cuts unites with the esteemed International Film Festival Interfilm Berlin; 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 the country, they wait for Mr. Andersen to bring back the fairytales. Short Cuts is also proud to have local documentary filmmaker Nicholas Hansen as curator of the month for May at Big Mouth. Nicholas's feature documentary film RASH completed in 2005 premiered at MIFF 2005.

Join Short Cuts in St Kilda at the end of May for another round of superb short films.

WHY YOU NEED TO COME! Crumpler bean bag to the value of $300 and Madman DVD& to the value of $200 to give away and DJ Mr B spins his rare grooves!

WHEN: Wednesday, May 30th 2007
WHERE: Big Mouth, first floor Lounge Bar, St Kilda.
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm.
COST: $10 Full & $5 Students and Conc. Tickets only available on the door!

"A most endearing mix of spooky tales, magical creatures, folk incarnations and plain good fun."

"No Exit" is a journey into Jean-Paul Sartre's hell, though it is not the traditional hell with demons and hot pokers. Instead Sartre's hell is a small room with just three people - Garcin, Inez and Estelle - set to spend the rest of eternity together, each being the others' personal torturer. The play was originally written in just two weeks by Sartre as a short one act play so that the French public could still go out to the theatre during the Nazi occupation. It is full of Sartrean existential themes that are as important today as they were then. Essentially we see the three characters enter into hell, and gradually they begin to slowly extract the others' reason for being in hell. We see the characters slowly reveal more of their true selves in response to the others’ presence. This play is where the famous Sartre quote "Hell is other people" comes from. We see Sartre explore this statement, leaving at the end a far more chilling idea that we are all stuck in our own hell of other people and that we all truly have "No Exit".

We require actors for the following roles:

Valet – Small role. Indeterminate age or sex.

Garcin – Male, anywhere from 25 to 50's in age.

Inez – Female, 30 plus.

Estelle – Female, 18 to late 20's.

"This charming venue is warm and welcoming, and dedicated to creating a lovely quiet space to appreciate live music. It's just behind the 'Labour in Vain" pub on Brunswick Street."

Show starts at 4pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids 15 and under are free.

"There is the dizzy Dame Trott, facing eviction from her dairy, her son Idle Jack, a day dreamer who is waiting for his destiny to find him, Dozy Den, the incompetent village idiot and the lovable cow, Buttercup (who probably has more brains than the rest of them put together!).

"Can this motley gang save the kingdom from destruction and beat the beastly Giant and the wicked Witch? What can Fairy Beansprout do to help them?"

WHERE: The Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne 3977. (Mel. Ref: Map 133 K4.)

WHEN: 7:00PM.

TICKETS:
All tickets are $8. (To book tickets please phone the ticket secretary on 9702 2759).

If you are interested in joining us to celebrate the diversity and acceptance of the craft in Melbourne & Australia wide then please note in your diaries the above date and come along with friends or family,or just yourself. You will meet many interesting and amazing individuals.

We have special guests, performers, workshops, spell castings and much more who are ready and excited to share in this wonderful ongoing event.

"Witch in the City " will then air on Channel 31 Noise TV regularly.

This is an Eclectic Full Moon Ritual,Workshop, Celebration & Gathering with a difference

Fitzroy Shorts is back this month at the famous Spanish Club with a fine selection of short films to amaze film goers on the short film circuit. This month featuring the 2007 Tropfest short film festival winner AN IMAGINARY LIFE. The tale of what happens to an imaginary friend once they are forgotten is the first animated film to claim the title. Steve Baker, the Brisbane animator wrote, produced, directed and edited the film.

Also screening is the 2006 MIFF dazzler, BOOTH STORY, directed by Kas Burgess and Edwin McGill and produced by Jason Byrne. This exquisite film traces the journey of an achingly lonely underground carpark attendant who finds hope, beauty and revelation in the gentlest of everyday miracles. Winner of the Film of the Festival, Raindance Film Festival 06.

Also in the program is TEN FEET TALL, a short film from Viper Productions, written and produced by Anthony Woodcock and directed by Aaron Wilson. A father and a husband, bound together in trying circumstances, must rely on one another to survive the wake of tragedy. The film stars Samuel Johnson and Michael Veitch and is based upon the popular song, "Ten Ft Tall" by acclaimed Australian singer/songwriter, Pete Murray (visit www.petemurray.com).

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win a bean bag from Crumpler to the value of $300.00 and DVDs from Madman to the value of $200.00.

WHERE: The Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy) MELWAY 2C:C7.

WHEN: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm (wheelchair access available)

COST: $10 Full, & $7 Conc.

Tickets only available on the door!

• Wear your best Trek Costume, or
• a Trek shirt of some sort.

Come, have some fun getting around the day and share the joy of Star Trek.

Help hand out flyers for the club, and have lots of laughs.

Hopefully, in the afternoon, we will be able to present the check that we have worked on for the last year live on TV.

When: Friday, 6th April 07

Times:

• Meeting at Northcote Town Hall – 10am
• Car pool to the Telstra Dome – Leaving 10.15am

FEATURING:

• Hula Hoops by Asphixia.
• Cabaret by Shakura.
• Electric Cello by Emily Williams.
• Crooning by The Archangel
• ...and more!

WHERE: The Wesley Anne (250 High Street, Northcote) from 6PM onwards.

Black 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!

Led by multi-instrumentalist, Phil Carroll (ex-Ta'esh Fa'esh, Klezmeritis) on quartertone accordion, mizmar (arabic oboe), ney (Arabic flute) and vocals, the band includes Mik Vella and Michael Kontochristos (ex-Bad Boys, Azuca Negra) on percussion (tabul, darrabukas, reqs, dufs etc.) Maria Sangiorgi dancer, percussion and vocals. Phil Gunter (Cantigas, Al Jadida) on oud (lute) and Ernie Gruner (Klezmeritis, Jugularity) on violin.

"When they strike up, it's impossible to sit still!"

Yalla!

WHEN: Friday April 13th, 8pm,

WHERE: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station Street.

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

Wala means 'life' in the local language of their home town of Nungua, and the perfection of the name becomes clear as they explode into their breathtaking celebration of the Ghanaian spirit – loving and celebrating life through music!

Surrounded by about twenty drums played with hands, feet and sticks, bells, shakers, with explosive dance presentations, Wala bring their instruments to life as they share a mix of traditional Ghanaian music and dance depicting the stories and rich heritage of their ancestors, blended with their own refreshingly original compositions.

Wala is Life!
Saturday 14th April 8.00pm.

Cube 37
Frankston Arts Centre (corner Davey & Young Streets).

Tickets: $24 or $18 concession.

"This charming venue is warm and welcoming, and dedicated to creating a lovely quiet space to appreciate live music. It's just behind the 'Labour in Vain" pub on Brunswick Street."

Show starts at 4pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids 15 and under are free.

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WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

BOOK CLUB:
"Nova Swing" by John M. Harrison.
"The Devil in the Forest" by Gene Wolfe.

"D" - Raga inspired, jazz improv trio. Leo Dale on sax, Robert Jackson on guitar and brilliant young tabla player Jagdeep Shergill. An exhilirating meeting of three fine musicians.

Warm, optimistic, local songwriter Emma Tonkin offers up songs from her recent debut album, 'The Anchor & The Albatross.'

Sat 21 April at 8pm.

Boite World Music Cafe, 1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy.

Entry $16, $12 concession.

Sunday 22 April 2007, 12 noon to 4pm.

Where: Myer Music Bowl, Alexandra Gardens

Join us for a day of fun at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, one of Melbourne's landmark venues. Unions and community groups will come together to call for equity and justice for working families. The day will feature music, comedy, kid's shows and short speeches. Most importantly it will be an opportunity to stand together against the Howard Government and demand a better deal for families.

Working families are amongst those hardest hit by the Howard Government IR laws. Since the introduction of the work laws real wages have dropped by 0.6% overall with women and low income workers even more harshly impacted.

Event details including maps and directions to the venue are available here.

"This charming venue is warm and welcoming, and dedicated to creating a lovely quiet space to appreciate live music. It's just behind the 'Labour in Vain" pub on Brunswick Street."

Show starts at 4pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids 15 and under are free.

FEATURING WORKS BY: Fiona Abicare, Jessie Angwin, Cate Consandine, Danielle Freakley, Kate Just, Simone Slee, Andrea Tu.

"Bird Girls examines the question of female identity and offers an insight into the complex ways women artists might be thinking and working today. The invited artists were each asked to present two works that demonstrate the breadth and scope of their practice. Each of the artists in Bird Girls has an obsessive, repetitive making aspect to their practice (good girls: obedient, neat, passive, neurotic) yet may also produce paintings, books and/or performative work (bad girls: free-wheeling, expressive, out-of-control and wild)."

Exhibition runs from April 27 to May 19.

VIDEO APPRECIATION: "Return to Oz."

With Special Guests:

Don S. Davis & Carmen Argenziano

General George Hammond &
Jacob Carter/Selmak

WHERE: Saville on Russell (222 Russell Street, Melbourne).

WHEN: Event starts at 9AM!

COST: (NB - VIP tickets sold out)

General Tickets - $65
(4 or more tickets - $60 each)

INCLUDES:
General seating behind the VIPs.

Opportunity to purchase unlimited autographs from the guests ($30 per autograph).

Opportunity to purchase unlimited photos taken with the guests ($40 for each guest).

Access to the:
Dealers room, Q&A sessions, auction, autograph and photograph sessions.

(Check the website for further information.)

Ordering Options:

By Phone: 0439 444 901. (The office is not attended 24 hours a day, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.)

By Email: info@firstcontactconventions.com.au
(the easiest way to get in contact with us for all your information)

Online: eBay Store

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

Sat 28 April 6pm at Chandler Community Centre, Keysborough.

Tickets on the door: $15.

Bookings: Narayan 9801 4682, Pratish 0419 346 785, Ranjan 0400 106 660, or Sabyasachi 0429 008 306.

"This charming venue is warm and welcoming, and dedicated to creating a lovely quiet space to appreciate live music. It's just behind the 'Labour in Vain" pub on Brunswick Street."

Show starts at 4pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids 15 and under are free.

Sun 29 April 5pm at Prana House - Upstairs, 885 High Street,Thornbury.

Tickets on the door: $15.

Bookings: Narayan 9801 4682, Pratish 0419 346 785, Ranjan 0400 106 660, or Sabyasachi 0429 008 306.

Doors open at 6PM. Ritual starts at 8PM.

Live music before & after show - featuring haunting sounds of Selena Cross (6-8PM).

Bring photos of loved ones who have passed over to be placed on the altar.

Tickets $15 at the door (includes ritual wine, chai & entertainment).

*Filming for epiosde 3 of reality TV show "Witch in the City."

"1922 – post war London – cold, damp and gloomy.

"An advertisement – 'To those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine. Small castle on the Mediterranean, Northern Italy to be let for the month of April. Cook, gardens, ocean view. Reply Box Eleven.'

"During an enchanted month amid the wisteria blossoms four ladies fall under the spell of their idyllic sun-drenched surroundings. Two housewives, a beautiful young socialite and an elderly dowager escape their cold, bleak lives to rediscover laughter and romance, and learn just how much your point of view decides what you see, and how you feel about it."

NB - 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.

After having honed the new material discreetly around town these past months with her quite powerful trio The Polite Stripes, this is the first time Lisa steps on stage with the whole kit and caboodle. We've added them up, and what with the concert harp and the pedal steel there will be just over 100 strings in the lineup!

All you can eat food and trivia.
Food theme - Salad and Surprise!

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!

*Please note - this show is rated R and is suitable for 18+.

WHERE: 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris 3193.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults $18.
Family (2 adults & 2 children 16 and under) $50.
All other tickets (members, children, concessions, groups) $15.
(Members subscriptions $15 a year)

Bookings phone (03) 9583 6896.

Dinner commences at 6:30PM (dinner bookings phone 9663 0630), show starts at 8PM.

COST: Throw $10 in the hat by the door!

WEEK 1 FEATURES:

• Miss Polly Waffle and Eric the Red (performance).
• Jessica Paige (solo).
• George Kamikawa.
• Bonjahbango.
• Sam O'Donnell & Daniel Worth (pavement art).
• Magical MC Benjamin Hutton.

VEND : directed by Natasha Gray

After taking out the top prize for Best Short Film at the 23rd Annual St Kilda Film Festival in 2006, VEND has impressed local and international audiences. The first short film from producer/director team Natasha Gray and James Findlay, VEND was produced with assistance from the NSW Film & Television Office's Young Filmmakers Fund, a scheme designed to provide aspiring filmmakers under the age of 30 with the opportunity and finance to bring their vision to life. What or who operates a soft-drink vending machine? VEND is a post-modern, sci-fi-fantasy about opportunity, freedom and dispensing with reality whist dispensing soft drink. Simple and stylish, VEND is a beautifully told story that will make you stop and think before you put your money into a vending machine next time. Vote for your favourite film on the night and reward the filmmakers with $250.00AUD!

Visit Screening Calendar for full programme details!

WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Win a bean bag from Crumpler to the value of $300.00 and DVDs from Madman to the value of $200.00.

NEXT SCREENING
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7th 2007
WHERE: The Spanish Club (59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy).
TIME: Doors open 7pm, Screening at 8.30pm (wheelchair access available)
COST: $10 Full, & $7 Conc. Tickets only available on the door!

WHERE: Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.

WHEN: 7:30PM.

TICKETS: All $7.00. (To order tickets please phone the Ticket Secretary on 0425 705 550)

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

Brillig (from South Australia) are launching their CD! Dandelion Wine perform next, then Ikon.

Doors open at 8:30PM.

COST: $10 + booking fee. ($12 on the night).

Dinner commences at 6:30PM (dinner bookings phone 9663 0630), show starts at 8PM.

COST: Throw $10 in the hat by the door!

WEEK 2 FEATURES:

• MC Wylie Miller.
• Nik Didge.
• Max Ball (acrobatics).
• Dan (World Hackisac Champion).
• Wylie M.
• Jess & the Paige Boys.
• Sam O'Donnell & Daniel Worth (pavement art).

"The Roomers writing group is performing for the first at Roarhouse….YEAH…a bunch of most excellent spoken word artists…. Provoking our thoughts…together with acoustic sets and CAT …

"GORDON & BAND taking out the nite…. Smooth…fun…and original…..’SMOKING’…

"The key recommendation of the Lockhart Report is that: Human somatic cell nuclear transfer should be permitted, under licence, to create and use human embryo clones for research, training and clinical application, including the production of human embryonic stem cells, as long as the activity satisfies all the criteria outlined in the amended Act and these embryos are not implanted into the body of a woman or allowed to develop for more than 14 days."

RELATED LINK: Heart Cells.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

WHERE: George Jenkins Theatre, Monash University Peninsula Campus, McMahons Road, Frankston 3199. (Melway Ref: 102 F4 Map 476 Building A).

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults $26.50.
Concession (PSSU) $24.50.
Groups of 10 or more: $24.50.
(To book tickets ring 9905 1111 or visit: http://www.monash.edu.au/monart )

Dinner commences at 6:30PM (dinner bookings phone 9663 0630), show starts at 8PM.

COST: Throw $10 in the hat by the door!

WEEK 3 FEATURES:

• Magical MC Benjamin Hutton.
• Miss Polly Waffle and Eric the Red (performance).
• Duncan.
• Bonjahbango.
• Santos.
• Sam O'Donnell & Daniel Worth (pavement art).

Nathan is the Australian creator of the cult of Scarygirl; the cute but slightly deformed little girl who was abandoned late one night and is later found and brought up by a friendly octopus and guided by a mystic rabbit. Her quest to find her origins is full of amazing encounters and fantastic characters.

In this inspiring new show, which moves on a tangent in the ScaryGirl narrative, Nathan will focus on various aspects of the city that Scarygirl finds herself within. Things such as the secret, inner workings of city life; Chihoohoo's club; cityscapes from a distance and up close. There will be a large mix of mediums including original pen and ink drawings, paintings, large format canvas prints PLUS the Australian debut of the new City Folk blind box series with Kidrobot. These amazing, creatively conjured small vinyl toys are part of the larger cult of collectible designer figures produced in limited quantities by artists and designers.

"A most endearing mix of spooky tales, magical creatures, folk incarnations and plain good fun."

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

From a remote rainforest in the Solomon Islands, NARASIRATO perform traditional and contemporary music. Dressed in traditional 'Are' costume, they dance intricate choreographies whilst blending exquisite island vocals and harmonies, with unique bamboo instruments including pan pipes, thong o phones, drums, percussion, stomping tubes and conch shells.

The performers live a traditional lifestyle amidst rainforest in one of the more remote parts of the Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean. Their performance will give a unique insight into the culture and music of a very special part of the world.

Peter Keelan will also be screening his documentary of pan pipe traditions from M! alawi, Romania & Bolivia.
A unique listening and viewing opportunity!

NARASIRATO are available for workshops.
For more details visit
http://www.narasirato.com/
Manager Narasirato - Peter Keelan
E: manager@narasirato.com
M: 0427 798 438
H: 08 9840 9674

GLORIANA CHAMBER CHOIR.

First concert for 2007.

The earth moved: Closely related to his famous Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs, the Miserere (1981) was Polish composer Henryk Górecki's heartfelt response to his people's continuing political and personal agony. Named after the Easter antiphon "...and behold the earth moved", Antoine Brumel's 12-part Earthquake Mass is one of the most extraordinary and unprecedented works of the late Renaissance. Also Clare Maclean's Christ the King, based on a poem by New Zealand poet James K. Baxter.
Printable flyer and order form (158KB).

Sunday 25 March 2007 at 2:30pm
St Mark's Anglican Church, 250 George Street, Fitzroy. (Melway 2C C9.)
Tickets $20 pre-purchased, $25 at the door.
Bookings 0400 999 248 or email: manager@gloriana.com.au

Antoine Brumel (c1460-c1515) Missa Et ecce terræ motus (Earthquake Mass).
Antoine Brumel (c1460-c1515) Agnus Dei à12 completion by Philip Legge (2003).
Clare Maclean (1958) Christ the King.
Henryk Mikolaj Górecki (1933) Miserere.

The play is to be performed at the George Jenkins Theatre at 8 pm Fri 13 & 20 July, Sat 14, & 21 July 2 pm Sun 15 July 2007.

Auditions are to be conducted on an individual basis by appointment only - call 5983 9837 for an appointment. Applicants are to provide a photo of themselves at the time of the audition.

Audition dates are the 26th and 29th of March 2007 at 7:00pm at the FTG's rehearsal space on the corner of Sommerset and Overport Roads Frankston (in the aluminum building within the Overport Park complex).

Actors required are:
4 men and 3 females aged between 18 - 30 and 1 female aged 40+

Synopsis:
Set in modern times in London, the girl's gather at Aunty Ivy's for pre-hens night drinks where it is revealed that Jane's Fiancée is not the father of her unborn child, so who is? Tony has left to attend a "Rod Stewart Concert", or has he? No, Tony has decided that his life is boring so he has answered an Ad in the local paper for "Male Strippers- No Experience Necessary" to prove to himself that he can be "Windswept and Interesting". An absolute feast of comedy ensues when Aunty Ivy surprises the Girls by taking them to a "Club" that turns out to be where Tony is making his "Full Monty" debut, and the unknown connections get more interesting as the night progresses.

Dinner commences at 6:30PM (dinner bookings phone 9663 0630), show starts at 8PM.

COST: Throw $10 in the hat by the door!

WEEK 4 FEATURES:

• Magical MC Benjamin Hutton.
• RupertG Groove Trio.
• George Kamikawa.
• Bonjahbango.
• Santos.
• Sam O'Donnell & Daniel Worth (pavement art).

Coco's Lunch are renowned for their extraordinary song-writing, skin-tight harmonies and stunning live performances. Australia’s award-winning vocal group Coco's Lunch have helped shape Australian vocal music for over a decade and wowed audiences across Australia, Asia, Europe and Canada.
A great chance to hear songs from their new CD.

The evening will commence with Glen Kniebeiss Tabla & Chris Sprague Surbahar fresh back from abroad.
Coco's Lunch performance last year at the Sydney Opera House was SOLD OUT so advance booking is recommended!

This evening is being generously supported by the City of Whitehorse and is a fundraising night for The Surrey Music Cafe.

WHERE: The Whitehorse Centre,
Whitehorse Road, Nunawading (Just East of Springvale Road)
WHEN: 8.00PM start with allocated seating.
COST: Prebooked tickets $16.

All you can eat food and trivia.
Food theme - Salad and Surprise!

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!

"From 2.00pm we gather at at our usual place.

"With 2006 being such a busy year for us, we thought we would ease back into 2007 with a nice relaxing afternoon with friends, watching some episodes, some fan films and maybe even thinking about doing one ourselves?"

Standard entrance costs apply

Afternoon tea will be available as usual.

Standard costs apply.

Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th (10am - 5.30pm) in beautiful Daylesford, Victoria.

For anyone interested in exploring their voices, this 3-day intensive workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.

Book early - Limited to 18 participants only!

Intensive Voice Course: The Voices of the Archetypes of Myth:
This intensive course will use Archetypes as a tool for each person to discover/uncover and experiment with whatever they find of value. The course will start with relaxation and body and voice warming up. Participants will then be guided through images and stories, and given tasks to explore as the mythic figure, allowing each person to find for him/herself the vocal qualities, and to improvise with these. Some examples of the figures from myth that may be explored are the Mother, the Trickster, the Huntress, the Devil, the Child, the Crone and the Initiator. Each figure needs specific preparation to help participants to feel their way into the physical and vocal qualities.

Background:
The Archetype workshops developed initially from Frankie’s work with theatre director & teacher John Wright. His work with the Archetypes used Mask and Movement to encourage students to access the "essence" - the qualities of figures that inhabit myth, folk tale and ballad. In 1987 John and Frankie began collaborating to incorporate the voice and song into this approach.

Nigel Jamiesion, currently Director of Australian theatre company Legs On The Wall, and director of the very powerful theatre piece about David Hicks' incarceration staged at the Malthouse, also studied the Archetype work and he and Frankie also created a teaching partnership.

From these collaborations, Frankie developed her own form of the work emphasising movement, imagination and story to release a wide range of vocal qualities and expression.

Who are the Workshops For?
These workshops can be for anyone (aged 18 or over) willing to open herself or himself whole-heartedly to such exploration. Participants do not need to be able to sing in the orthodox sense, but do need to have the confidence to let their voices out freely, and follow where their bodies and imaginations take them.

For singers and actors it can enrich their repertoire and help them access a wider expressive and vocal range of possibilities for characterisation and interpretation. Even for participants without this professional interest, it may open them up to new and intriguing facets of themselves. The workshop is very accessible, and is suitable for people who have never done anything similar before.

About Frankie Armstrong...
Since 1975, Frankie has been running voice workshops in Britain, Europe, North America and Australia. She pioneered Voice Work based on traditional styles of singing, initially influenced by the North American singer and folk song collector Ethel Raim. The workshops are for singers and non-singers alike - in fact, the aim is to do away with this distinction - and are inspired by cultures where everyone sings as naturally as they talk. The workshops offer the opportunity for people to explore and enjoy using their voices in an easygoing, supportive atmosphere.

For further information on Frankie’s CDs visit: http://www.harbourtownrecords.com/armstrong.html

The Location:
Daylesford Town Hall, Daylesford, Victoria.

Just an easy 90 minutes daily commute from Melbourne up the Western or Calder freeways or contact Daylesford Accommodation Booking Service on (03) 5348 1448 or http://www.dabs.com.au/ for accommodation enquiries or http://www.visitdaylesford.com/ for regional information. Daylesford boasts the highest concentration of mineral springs in the country together with an equally large array of therapists, spas, restaurants, bars, antiques & art galleries.

The Cost:
3-day Intensive Voice Course: Full - $275.00 or Limited Concession places $225.00 –for students, unwaged, registered disabled and senior citizens (card to be cited when collecting tickets). Boite Member Discount of 10% is available.

Bookings:
Please call The Boîte on (03) 9417-1983 or email bookings@boite.com.au

"Untapped is a concert to raise awareness and money for Melbourne City Mission which helps thousands of Victorians of many faiths and cultures, who are disadvantaged, isolated and vulnerable. Providing a hand up, not a hand out, supporting people to take charge of their own lives."

To find out more about Untapped visit: http://untapped.2tunes.com/

WHERE: Retreat Hotel, 280 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
WHEN: 2PM - 11:00PM.
COST: $13 at the door

100% of funds will be directly donated to Melbourne City Mission.

Launching 2007 is a fine selection of short films to dazzle film goers on the short film circuit. James Hewison, current head of the AFI and former Director of MIFF lends a helping hand with curating the first show for February 2007. Stay tuned throughout 2007 for a stellar cast of curators that wil bring an individual spin to each short film screening.

Highlights from the first screening are Glendyn Ivin's, AFI nominated short film, THE DESERT. Starring Adalita from Magic Dirt, THE DESERT follows a woman passing through a desolate landscape searching for something, or someone. Glendyn Ivin is an award winning commercials and music clip director. His short film Cracker Bag (MIFF 2003) won the Palm d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003.

Also screening this month is the short film WILLIAM, directed, by Eron Sheean, currently at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival screening WILLIAM. It tells the story of an Indigenous sideshow magician who encounters an unwelcome passenger, during his taxi ride home, forcing him to revisit a past he would rather forget. Eron Sheean is an award-winning director, writer, animator, and cinematographer. His most recent film, Fish, screened at the 2005 Melbourne International Film Festival, where Sheean won the award for best emerging director.

WHEN: Wednesday February 7th, 2007
WHERE: The Spanish Club, 59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.
TIME: Doors open at 7:00PM. Screening begins at 8:30PM (wheelchair access is 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 courtesy of Madman and Crumpler, and DJ Mr B spins his rare grooves!

Coffee, Cake and Conversation!

WHERE: The Carlton Crest Hotel and Conference Centre, 65 Queens Road, Melbourne. Ph. (03) 9529 4300.

MEMBERSHIP RATES:
Attending $200
Concession $180
Supporting $25.
(Gala dinner to cost an extra $60.)

Day memberships:
Friday $46.
Saturday $90.
Sunday $90.

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

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.

ROCK AND SOUL

A fundraising concert for our upcoming pantomime The Adventures of Little Red

Starring people who know how to rock'n'roll and people that have got soul!

A one-off night of entertainment that should not be missed!

Saturday, 10th February, 8:00PM.
All Tickets Only $5

To order tickets for this concert please phone 0438 368 757.

Terry is one of the world's most popular and funniest authors.

Terry Pratchett's talk will be followed by book signings.

WHERE: Village Roadshow Theatrette,
State Library of Victoria. (Entry 3, La Trobe Street, Melbourne.)

WHEN: 7.00pm.

ADMISSION: Gold coin donation to a charity nominated by Terry Pratchett Book. Sales by The Little Bookroom.

Bookings are essential!
Phone 8664 7555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au

STRANGLY ATTRAKTIVE will be on at 8:30PM.

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

"The transition from fishes to tetrapods was one of the most dramatic events in the evolution of vertebrates, but many pivotal fossils are incomplete, resulting in gaps in our understanding of how animals came to inhabit the land – but this find helps us fill in the gaps," Head of Sciences at Museum Victoria Dr John Long said.

RELATED LINKS: Fish Fossil Find and Gogo fish article

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

"We are headlining the night, with supports from sultry female-led rockers Ibis Rookie and some big sounds from Push Button Auto."

"It took us a good 6 months to secure this gig, so we are delighted to be performing. All of the acts appearing on the night are Independent Original and Unsigned bands, well worth supporting. Please do come along if you can! We would appreciate it."

"Battlestar Galactica" - Old versus New!

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

BEAUMARIS THEATRE presents "CLOSER."
"Closer" examines the shifting heterosexual relationships between the four characters; Alice, Anna Dan and Larry. Taking place over several years, the action is focussed on the moments of seduction, betrayal and separation.

*Please note - this show is rated R and is suitable for 18+.

WHERE: 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris 3193.

WHEN: 8:00PM.

TICKET PRICES:
Adults $18.
Family (2 adults & 2 children 16 and under) $50.
All other tickets (members, children, concessions, groups) $15.
(Members subscriptions $15 a year)

Bookings phone (03) 9583 6896.

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

"For only $35. So what do you get for $35?

"Seven hours of adrenalin-fuelled Dark Zone mayhem, unlimited use of the Arcade Games, unlimited soft drinks, and a pizza package thrown in as well.

"Players are to arrive at Darkzone, 942 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill on Saturday Night (the 24th) at 11:30 pm for a 12 Midnight commencement. We should walk out like zombies by 7 am the Sunday morning (the 25th).

"Bookings are *essential*. You can pay at any club meeting or contact the MSFC for other arrangements."

*More details closer to the date!

See: http://www.myspace.com/steveromig

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

First meeting for 2007. Will probably be a "Show and Tell."

March kicks off at 5pm. It's time once again to strut our stuff in our Sci-fi finery as we once again turn heads in Pride March! It's a great fun day and a time to let that creative streak run wild. Design a costume or raid your local costume shop. We will celebrate afterward with dinner amid the Midsumma buzz on Fitzroy Street.

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

Also screening at Short Cuts @ Big Mouth is Tropfest finalist FISHY, winner of the Best Editing award this year. Directed by Dale Sidney, a commercial director, it was his first entry into Tropfest. Returning to Australia after working at the BBC, he wrote FISHY based on a persistent thought he could not erase.

Screening the last Wednesday of the month in 2007!
WHEN: Wednesday, 31st January, 2007.
WHERE: Big Mouth, first floor Lounge Bar, 168 Acland Street, St Kilda.
TIME: Doors open at 7:00PM, screening commences at 8:30PM.
COST: $10 Full, & $7 Conc. (Tickets only available on the door!)
WHY YOU NEED TO COME: Door Prizes to the value of $500. DJ Mr B spins his rare grooves!

For further info simply email us at: info@fitzroyshorts.com or phone 0404 091 140 or visit http://www.fitzroyshorts.com/

"Yep thats right, Inner City Trash celebrates its first guest - and what Aguest to boot!! One half of the legendary captain comatose, and an acclaimed solo performer / producer is his own right, SNAX is here in Melbourne, fresh from his live show extravaganza @ revolver last saturday. He'll be hitting the decks around 11:30 this wednesday @ Inner City Trash @ Lounge. Myself (Chestwig) and PcP will be playing either side of the SNAX master.