Events | February 2010

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
SHARP, FLAT and GRAND - Piano recitals at Como Historic House and Garden every Wednesday from February 24th to March 31st, 10:30- 12:30 see http://www.comohouse.com.au/what_s_on
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.
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.
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
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.
Sunday 28 February 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 4:59 pm
If you go out in the woods today You're sure of a big surprise... Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
The National Trust’s 20th annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be held at Rippon Lea Estate on February 28, 2010 from 10.00am to 4.00pm.