Diary Notes
July 2007
Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now New York-Venice-Bilboa-Berlin, 30 June – 7 October 2007
Iconic art works from famous Guggenheim Museums are on show at the National Gallery of Victoria this winter, part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series. Works by modern masters such as Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons are the centrepieces of the exhibition.
For more information: visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au/guggenheim
Pixar: 20 Years of Animation, 28 June – 14 October 2007
First shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, this unique exhibition explores the method behind the magic of some of the most loved movies of our time, including Toy Story, Monsters Inc., The Incredibles and Finding Nemo. This will be the only opportunity in Australia to see the original drawings and paintings that created many popular animated features.
For more information: visit www.acmi.net.au
2007 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show, 5 - 9 July
The 47th Annual Melbourne Boatshow with be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank. The show is Australia's biggest and best exhibit of boats and marine equipment. Fishing and boating enthusiasts will be delighted by the informative and interactive displays.
For more information: Boating Industry Association on 03 8696 5600 or visit www.biavic.com.au.
Melbourne Design Festival, 5 – 15 July 2007
Celebrate the achievements of Australian design at the Melbourne Design Festival. The festival features exhibitions, events and seminars in recognition of Australian design across all disciplines from graphics, fashion, multi-media, interior and architectural design, jewellery, furniture and landscape design. The festival aims to make design accessible to everyone and brings together industry, designers and business to celebrate Australian design.
For more information visit: www.nationaldesigncentre.com
Australian Sheep and Wool Show, 20 - 22 July
Featuring over 28 breeds of sheep, goats and alpacas, this is the largest sheep and wool show in the world, incorporating a wool craft competition, an international fleece competition, wool fashion parades, sheep dog trials and over 150 stalls. The Australian Sheep and Wool Show takes place at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo.
For more information: Andrew Ternouth on 03 5439 5094 or visit www.sheepshow.com.
Melbourne International Film Festival, 25 July – 12 August 2007
The Melbourne International Film Festival, regarded as the most significant film event in Australia, presents the largest and most diverse program of screenings and special events in the country, including the screening of a number of films that might not be screened in commercial cinemas. Be part of the buzz in winter, when Melbourne becomes the global movie mecca.
Inquiries: call 03 9417 2011 or visit www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
Echuca Moama's Winter Blues Festival 27 – 29 July
Relax and enjoy the ambience of the Echuca Heritage Port Precinct and High Street with its colourful restaurants, cafes, pubs, cellar door outlets and attractions during the Echuca Moama Winter Blues Festival. The wonderful blues music is sure to brighten spirits when a number of popular bands perform. On Sunday enjoy free blues in the streets and around the port.
Inquiries: Aaron Pearce on 03 5480 1181 or visit www.winterblues.com.au
Stawell Fair Dinkum Farm & Craft Market, 29 July
Visit the Stawell Showgrounds and purchase gourmet food, organic produce, livestock, quality crafts, garden products and farm produce. The market operates from 10am – 2pm.
For more information call Ian Bourke on 03 5356 6306
August 2007
Mix It Up, Throughout Winter 2007
Mix It Up captures the best international and local artists in a series of events that reflect the cultural diversity in music. From French electropop to local African and Indigenous performers, to hip hop, Mix It Up is a colourful kaleidoscope of colour and sound. The program, being held over several months at the Arts Centre, has been chosen to reflect the broad diversity of world music.
For ticketing and general information: Ticketmaster on 1300 136 166, or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au or www.theartscentre.net.au
Tour of Gippsland, 1 - 5 August 2007
The Tour of Gippsland, a prestigious cycling race, is the opening event in the hugely successful Tattersall's Cup series. The course displays East Gippsland in all its visual splendour and provides an incredibly tough challenge for the riders. The tour will start in the picturesque town of Mallacoota, travel through Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Metung, Omeo, Paynesville, Dargo and will finish in beautiful Bairnsdale.
For details: www.caribou.net.au
Daylesford and Surrounds Words in Winter Celebration, 3- 5 August 2007
Now in its seventh year, the annual Words in Winter Celebrations will see poets, authors, artists, musicians and wordsmiths gather in Victoria's Central Highlands to delight audiences. There are day and night events with admission to most costing between $2 and $10.
More information: call 03 5321 6123 or visit www.visitdaylesford.com.au
The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival, 24 August – 2 September 2007
The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival, now in its 22nd year, is acclaimed as Australia's leading literary event. Staged over 10 days and nights in August and September each year, the festival promotes the art and talent of more than 200 writers from Australia and around the world. The festival features literary discussions, debates, readings, film screenings, interviews, performances, workshops and master classes.
For details: www.mwf.com.au
Experimenta Playground: International Biennial of Media Art, 24 August – 23 September 2007
Interact with and explore an exhibition and screening program of world-class digital art, video projection, interactive installation, film and animation by Australian and international artists. The art exhibition presents the world from a humorous, horrifying and delightful perspective. At the Arts Centre, Black Box, 100 St Kilda Road. Free admission.
For details: www.experimenta.org
Kangaroo Hoppet, 25 August 2007
Held at Falls Creek, the Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia's premier long distance (42km) cross-country ski race and is the only southern hemisphere event in the prestigious Worldloppet series of international long distance cross-country ski events. Other races on the day are the Australian Birkebeiner (21km) and Joey Hoppet (7km) events which start shortly after the main event.
General inquiries: call 03 5754 1045 or visit www.hoppet.com.au
For details: Allan Marsland on 03 5754 1045
Tour of the Murray River, 26 August – 2 September 2007
The 2007 tour is in its 12th year and was formerly known as the Tour of Sunraysia. The tour will start in the paddlesteamer capital of Australia – Echuca. The eight-day tour is now Australia's longest road cycling classic and this year pedals from Echuca through the popular Murray River towns of Moama, Rochester, Kerang, Cohuna, Euston, Merbein, Wentworth, Mildura, Ouyen, Patchewollock, Loxton, Berri and Renmark.
For details: www.caribou.net.au
Victoria Futurity, 29 August - 2 September 2007
The Victoria Futurity is one of a series of four National Cutting events conducted under the auspices of the National Cutting Horse Association of Australia. In regard to national status, the Victoria event now ranks as the number one event of its kind. Held over five days at the National Equestrian Centre at Werribee, the 2007 event will attract Australia's best professional riders and the top cutting horses. The event has been described as equine gymnastics.
For Details: www.victoriafuturity.com.au