What's On

What's On
	Car Club Showcase, Last Sunday monthly until 28th Nov, Federation Square, Melbourne VIC See your favourite cars up close and meet the proud owners at the Fed Square Car Club Showcase. On the last Sunday of every month car aficionados transform the Flinders St frontage of Federation Square into the most glamorous carpark in town. Classic cars one month, vintage the next and modern sports cars another. All lovingly restored and cared for. Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? More info on the event and tickets?
	Guildford Lane Gallery, Daily until 26th Sep 2010, Melbourne VIC Guildford Lane Gallery is a new contemporary art gallery housed within a century-old furniture factory in the CBD of Melbourne, Australia. The Gallery is a for-hire exhibition and performance space. Develops an encouraging, experimental and dynamic environment for a community that values interaction, education and diversity. Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? More info on the event and tickets?
	Melbourne Theatre Company, Daily 2010, Southbank, Melbourne VIC Melbourne Theatre Company is the oldest professional theatre company in Australia and is the major provider of main stage drama entertainment in Melbourne. Our mission is to produce classic and contemporary Australian and international theatre with style, passion and world class artistic excellence in order to entertain, challenge and enrich audiences in Melbourne, Victoria and Australia. Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? More info on the event and tickets?
	Wizards and Witches Express 19 Jun - 18 Jul 2010, Rail Museum, Ipswich QLD Mayhem and magic, secrets and science in the mystical realm of the Wizards and Witches Express. Perfect for the kids - daily activities include storytelling with the Workshops Wizard, Sorcerer's School, the Starlight Labyrinth, and art, craft and dress-ups in the Forest of Knowledge and Garden of Learning. Looking for accommodation in Ipswich? More info on the event and tickets?
	Sunday Market, The Makers Market, Every Sunday 2010, St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC The Sunday Market showcases over 150 stalls of Victoria's finest artisans. Enjoy the sights, delight in the sounds, and savour the flavours of Melbourne's finest art and craft market.Stallholders are individually selected for the quality and diversity of their work. Discover myriad treasures ranging from antique kaleidoscopes to silks, ceramics and wood sculptures, baubles, gems and pearls, as well as artwork, gourmet food, leadlight, scarves and hats with flair and much more. Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? More info on the event and tickets?
	Victorian Opera, The Makers Market, Season ends 31st Dec 2010, Victoria st, Melbourne VIC Victorian Opera introduces ballet star Steven Heathcote as the director of Handel's Julius Caesar, once again joins forces with Malthouse Theatre in a co-production of The Threepenny Opera, and continues to bring new and surprising work to Victorian audiences, including two brand new Australian commissions, The Parrot Factory and The Cockatoos. Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? More info on the event and tickets?
	Camco Group Motor Mania 16-25 Jul 2010, Rockhampton QLD Warm up your engines and grab yourself a front-row seat for the highest-octane event ever to be staged in Central Queensland – Camco Group MotorMania CQ - a major ten-day festival of events, competitions, displays and social occasions. All Central Queensland racing and car racing enthusiasts and organisations are invited to take part in this major new motorsport event. Looking for accommodation in Rockhampton? More info on the event and tickets?
	Australian Festival of Chamber Music 30 Jul - 7 Aug 2010, Townsville QLD Entering its twentieth year, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) is an international chamber music festival held over nine days each August in Townsville, North Queensland. Each year, the AFCM attracts between 25 and 30 chamber musicians from around the world, appearing in over 25 concerts performing 80 compositions along with 20 emerging artists. It is Australia’s largest festival dedicated to chamber music. Looking for accommodation in Townsville? More info on the event and tickets?
	Frost Fest 30 Jul - 8 Aug 2010, Orange NSW Frost Fest is Orange's winter festival with an arts, music, culture, community, health and wellbeing focus. The Frost Fest event program is full - reaching out to all corners of the community. This event blends Orange’s cool, high altitude winter with the warmth of dozens of local venues hosting the wide array of events and performers. Enjoy the warmth of the indoors by the fireplace. Looking for accommodation in Orange? More info on the event and tickets?
	Australian Sheep and Wool Show 16-19 Jul 2010, Bendigo VIC Since 1877, the Sheep Show has been showcasing Australia's top wool growers and prime lamb producers and now attracts thousands of fans of woollen fashion, food and fibre. You can view fine woollen designs at our Australian Wool Innovation fashion parades, see 'wearable art' and other amazing entries from top Woolcraft competitors. Looking for accommodation in Bendigo? More info on the event and tickets?
	Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival 23 -25 Jul 2010, Echuca VIC Be a part of Echuca's annual Winter Blues Festival. A weekend not to be missed! Relax and enjoy the ambience of the historic port precinct with its restaurants, cafes, pubs, cellar door outlets, attractions and sensational specialty shops whilst listening to great blues music. The weekend will filled with lots of Blues and many free activities. Looking for accommodation in Echuca? More info on the event and tickets?
	Hervey Bay Whale Festival 7th Aug 2010, Hervey Bay QLD Families and the young at heart can enjoy a day program featuring an eco-expo, a kids recycle factory activity area, workshops, roving entertainment, rides and food and beverage stalls. Enjoy the spectacle of the Illuminated Street Parade, featuring dazzling floats.The evening concludes with a Live Whale Aid concert featuring a line-up of talented Australian musicians with a focus on raising funds for whale conservation. Looking for accommodation in Hervey Bay? More info on the event and tickets?
	Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Daily, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC Home of Melbourne's best and most popular film festivals, great Australian and international cinema and specialist programs for seniors, kids and lovers of cult classics, ACMI presents an unparalleled annual calendar. Venture into the world's largest screen gallery to discover inspirational exhibitions all year round, watch quality films in our state-of-the-art cinemas or take part in a lively discussion with TV and film personalities. Looking for accommodation in Melbourne? More info on the event and tickets?
	Newcastle Jazz Festival 27-29 Aug 2010, Newcastle NSW Come and enjoy a wonderful weekend of great jazz and take an opportunity to catch up with the Australia wide Jazz family. The Festival features some of Australia’s best Jazz and Blues performers. This year performers will be heard in five different rooms within the City Hall at various times over the weekend. Highlights include a Jazz breakfast, gala dance on Saturday night and a Jazz Gospel on Sunday morning. Looking for accommodation in Newcastle? More info on the event and tickets?
	Tropical Roots and Rhythm Fest 3-4 Sep 2010, Tjapukai Park, Cairns QLD Featuring more than 100 bands and artists performing to an audience of approximately 5,000 people over a period of 10 hours, the festival will boast two stages and a DJ area with headlining international, national and local acts playing at the Lion Stage, ReggaeTown Stage and Dub Village. The festival will be held at Tjapukai Park in Cairns at the foot of the lush rainforest mountains and will include market stalls, a variety of festival foods, music workshops, a garden bar and roaming entertainment. Looking for accommodation in Cairns? More info on the event and tickets?
	Wagga Wagga Jazz & Blues Festival 10-12 Sep 2010, Wagga Wagga NSW The Fifteenth Annual Wagga Wagga Jazz and Blues Festival will be staged at various venues around the city. This is one of the largest regional jazz festivals in New South Wales, with musicians from all over Australia and international artists, playing a variety of jazz styles. Looking for accommodation in Wagga Wagga? More info on the event and tickets?
	Townsville Triathlon Festival 19 Sep 2010, The Strand, Townsville QLD The corporate team triathlon is an event promoting teamwork, a healthy workforce, corporate health and maintaining a work/life balance. The event is an opportunity for workmates or friends to participate in a social atmosphere outside of the workplace, while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. This year's event will be bigger and better than ever so grab your workmates or friends and get swimming, riding and running for a great cause. Looking for accommodation in Townsville? More info on the event and tickets?
	The Cairns Street Buskers Festival 22-26 Sep, in the Streets of Cairns QLD Prepare yourself for a jam packed festival as the hottest busking acts from Australia and around the world hit the streets of Cairns with more than 40 day and night performances held over 5 days. Looking for accommodation in Cairns? More info on the event and tickets?
	Coffs Harbour International Buskers and Comedy Festival 24 Sep- 3 Oct, Coffs Harbour NSW The Festival involves more than 120 shows in 15 different venues over 9 days. Shows include family entertainment in the streets of Coffs Harbour and in the surrounding villages including Sawtell and Woolgoolga, evening shows in the North Coast Botanic Gardens and adult shows in local pubs and clubs. Looking for accommodation in Coffs Harbour? More info on the event and tickets?
	Mattara - Festival of Newcastle 27 Sep- 10 Oct, Newcastle NSW The Festival involves more than 120 shows in 15 different venues over 9 days. Shows include family entertainment in the streets of Coffs Harbour and in the surrounding villages including Sawtell and Woolgoolga, evening shows in the North Coast Botanic Gardens and adult shows in local pubs and clubs. Looking for accommodation in Newcastle? More info on the event and tickets?
	2010 UCI Road World Championships 29 Sep- 3 Oct, Geelong VIC The event will be held over 5 days of competition and features Elite Men and Women competitors as well as Under 23 Men's. Over 400 of the world's best cyclists will descend on Melbourne to compete in Time Trial and Road Race events based in Geelong. For the first time in a World Championship, the Elite Men's Road Race will begin in one city and finish in another with the start of the race in Melbourne, finishing with laps of the tough circuit in Geelong. Looking for accommodation in Geelong? More info on the event and tickets?
	Royal Geelong Show, 14 -17 Oct, Geelong VIC The Royal Geelong Show is the biggest four day show in country Victoria. People come from all walks of life, growers of produce and animals, creators of craft, artists, musicians, entertainers and many more to meet, show and share ideas. Looking for accommodation in Geelong? More info on the event and tickets?
	Awakenings Festival 20-24 Oct, Horsham VIC Australia's only regional disability arts festival! The festival encompasses all levels of performance and is leading in original and brilliant arts led by disability. This includes new media, performing arts, music, theatre, visual arts and innovative artistic collaboration in community arts. In 2010 the festival will feature Back to Back Theatre from Geelong who tour the world with their angle on art and disability. Looking for accommodation in Horsham? More info on the event and tickets?
	Queensland Model Railway Show 23-24 Oct, North Ipswich QLD Be captivated by tiny trains and life-like replicas of farming land, city scenes and exotic locations at the Queensland Model Railway Show! Wander through intricate layouts, visit trade stands and talk to Queensland's premier railway modellers about a hobby that fascinates thousands around the world. Young visitors can also meet the can do man - Bob the Builder! Looking for accommodation in Ipswich? More info on the event and tickets?
	Orange Wine Week 22-31 Oct 2010, Orange NSW Orange Wine Week is a lively event celebrating all the good things that Orange has to offer. Welcome in Spring and enjoy the beauty of the region with wine tastings, art shows, special lunches and dinners, live music, and produce markets.During Wine Week you have an opportunity to enjoy a wide and unique range of Orange cool climate wines as well as fine local food, art and great music. Looking for accommodation in Orange? More info on the event and tickets?
	Ballan Cup 6th Nov 2010, Geelong Racecourse VIC Enjoy Spring Racing at the Ballan Cup held at the spacious Geelong Racecourse on Saturday 6 November 2010. It's a great day's entertainment for young and old and families with music, fashions on the field, picnic areas, free parking, and free fun for the children. Groups such as hens' and bucks' parties always have a great time. Looking for accommodation in Geelong? More info on the event and tickets?
	Yass Valley Short Film Festival 23 Nov 2010, Riverbank Park, Yass NSW In The Bin Short Films, featuring films made by local students. This is a fabulous event that is definitely not to be missed. Included in the program are films for all ages, and the atmosphere on the evening will be one of relaxation and community spirit. Why not bring a picnic, sit back, relax and enjoy the show or choose something from one of their food vendors! Looking for accommodation in Yass? More info on the event and tickets?
	New Orleans Bourbon Street Festival 26 Dec 10 -1 Jan 11, Bundaberg QLD The streets of Bundaberg will come alive to the sounds of Jazz, as the New Orleans Bourbon Street Festival makes its way to Bourbong Street for the annual Australian Jazz Convention.Come along to a Picnic Day – to be held throughout Botanic Gardens, a New Years Eve Jazz Affair Party, a Street Parade and a Gospel Service to be held in the Anglican Church. Looking for accommodation in Bundaberg? More info on the event and tickets?