Events | February 2010
HERITAGE WALKS
Put your best foot forward and discover Melbourne’s hidden treasures with Traditional, Commercial, Mercantile, and Marvellous Melbourne City Heritage Walking Tours.
Advance bookings essential: (03) 8663 7228 or email: bookings@oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Cost: Adults $33 Concession $27.50. Duration: 2 hours and includes Morning or Afternoon Tea.
The Team of Pianists, the National Trust's Artist's-in-residence at Glenfern, present Classic Music in Historic Venues, including several Trust Properties. See: www.teamofpianists.com.au or download the 2009 program here
Monday 8 February 2010
Time: 10:15 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at thr museum for a history of the collection by owners Bryan and Loel Thomson, and then tour this fascinating collection of Australian costumes dating from 1788. There are stairs but easy ones. Then join us for lunch at the Old England Hotel Bistro where the food is great. Lunch is at own expense.
More information about A Visit to the Melbourne Costume Museum
Monday 15 February 2010
Time: 9:45 am - 11:45 am
Berlin has figured prominently in the history of the past century. Our lecture explains the fascinating story of this seat of German power and highlights it's dramatic transformation since the fall of the Iron Curtain into a vibrant modern capital city, drawing tourists from all over the world.
Sunday 21 February 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy and informative and entertaining stroll with Kenneth Park through Williamstown, one of Melbourne's most historic and picturesque seaside suburbs. Coffee or ice cream included.
Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 am
Weather permitting, enjoy tea on the grand terrace of Labassa, harking back to the elegant 19th centuray. Enjoy some 'right royal' treats as served by Queen Charlotte's Kitchen. Free guided tours of the mansion at 11am and 2.45pm and a tour of the exterior at 1pm.
Tuesday 23 February 2010
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Starting at ther Mill for a self-drive tour of Portarlington, followed by a meeting and fish and chips (at own expense). Notes provided.
More information about February 2010 by the sea at Portarlington
Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The 'Attitudes' group of artists will have a sensational exhibition of their most recent works of art and this year's display promises to be something very different from previous years. Two guest artists, Roy and Gillian Johnson will join regulars Susanne Johns, Dresley Robins, Jenny Lester-Smith and Julie Morison and combine to present a special theme-based variety of paintings, sculptures, glassware, gifts etc, ranging from the quirky to the traditional. The 'Attitudes' exhibition now in its 7th year is not to be missed.
More information about 'Attitudes' Art Exhibition - Portarlington Mill
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 am
Once again the 'Attitudes' group of artists will be having a sensational exhibition of their most recent works of art and this year's display promises to be something very different from previous years. Two guest artists, Roy and Gillian Johnson will join regulers Susanne Johns, Dresley Robins, Jenny Lester-Smith and Julie Morison and combine to present a special theme based variety of paintings, sculptures, glassware, gifts etc. ranging from the quirky to the traditional. The 'Attitudes' exhibition now in it's 7th successful year is not to be missed.
Open weekends 12.00 noon - 4.00pm. during December and 12.00 noon - 4.00pm Sat. Sun. and Wed. in January
More information about Attitudes art exhibition - "Interpretations"