Events | December 2009

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
Friday 4 December 2009
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Pioneering Christmas. Participate in the celebrations of an 1847 Christmas with the McCrae children. Includes light refreshments.
More information about A Look Through the Window on a Homestead Christmas
Saturday 5 December 2009
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
Sunday 6 December 2009
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
View three 19th Century iron cottages imported from Britain during the gold rush, one of which is on its original site, dating back to 1853. Watch an informative video on importation of portable buildings and learn something of how people lived in that time.
Monday 7 December 2009
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bring a picnic tea and relax in the superb setting of the garden whilst listening to school choirs and The Melbourne Chorus providing an atmosphere of Christmas splendour. Special guest visit by Santa, boat rides (weather permitting) and coffee cart/Christmas cupcakes for sale.
Saturday 12 December 2009
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Adelphi's 140th production. How a boy (and his cat) heard the bells of London and became Lord Mayor. Performed in Labassa's Music Room.
Performance 1: 2-3pm
Performance 2: 4 -5pm
Performances also at same times on 13th, 19th and 20th December 2009.
More information about Adelphi Players Present 'Dick Whittington' A Pantomime
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
A history tour, paranormal ghost investigation and psychic experience at Barwon Park Mansion.
Tour 1: 8-9:30pm, Tour 2: 10-11:30pm
Tour also running on the 9th of January 2010
Friday 18 December 2009
Time: 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Committee meetings held third Friday of every month at 8pm. All members welcome.
More information about Bass Coast Branch - Committee Meetings
Wednesday 23 December 2009
Time: 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Branch meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8pm. The location moves from Seddon to Williamstown to Footscray. All Trust members in the Hobsons Bay and Maribynong city regions are welcome.