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 Team of Pianists are the National Trust's Artist's-in-residence at Glenfern and present Classic Music in Historic Venues, including several Trust Properties. For more about the Team of Pianists, please go to: www.teamofpianists.com.au
For information on the Team of Pianists' winter 2010 programme at Rippon Lea, please click here.
UPCOMING TRUST EVENTS
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.
Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Refreshments served on the verandah throughout the day weather permitting; Enjoy some Edwardian ‘right royal’ treats as served from Queen Alexandra’s kitchen.
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Como Historic House is proud to play host to the talents of pianist Nancy Tsou. The accomplished musician is in residence to present a series of piano recitals, featuring the work of Chopin, Beethoven and the Romantics, as well as Argentinean Tangos and popular contemporary music.