Paddington Markets
Paddington Markets is Sydney's oldest community market and are on every Saturday. Born in 1973 during the 'hippie' era, a time of social change, creativity and independence, the markets evolved from a handful of artists and designers meeting to mingle and hang out at the Village Church Community Centre, located in the grounds of the now Paddington Uniting Church. The Markets' birth coincided with the opening of the Sydney Opera House, ending of the Vietnam War, the election of Gough Whitlam's Labor Government, the Aquarius Festival in Nimbin on the north coast of NSW and the Sunbury Festival in Melbourne, Victoria. They gathered every week to sell their wares, listen to music of the day, play sitars, debate the Vietnam War, politics and free expression.Its long history has produced a market that reflects both its bohemian roots and its survival as Sydney's best art, craft and fashion market.
Paddington is known for: its exciting and quirky atmosphere; its eccentric and colourful traders; its eclectic products and contemporary design; the high quality of its art, craft, design, and fashion; and for innovation in both products and market operation.
Paddington is renowned as a major launch pad for the Australian Fashion Industry. Some of the high profile labels which began at Paddington Markets include: Third Millennium, Bracewell, Von Troska, Pablo Nevada, Lisa Ho, Black Vanity, Sarah Jane and Studibaker Hawk.
The Markets are located in historical Paddington, one of the last remaining pockets of Victorian terrace houses in Sydney.
Under the mantle of Paddington Uniting Church the market has flourished and continues to provide income to enable the church to operate community and welfare programs and activities for people living in the inner city area.
Located: 395 Oxford Street,
Paddington in the grounds of the historical Paddington Uniting ChurchWrite to: PO Box 379
Paddington
NSW 2021Telephone: 02 9331 2923 Fax: 02 9331 4864 Office Hours: 10am - 4pm Wednesday to SaturdayWorld's Greatest Shave
11 March, 2010
Welcome to World's Greatest Shave 2010
What
The Leukaemia Foundation World's Greatest Shave is one of Australia's biggest fundraising events. 100,000 people across the country will shave or colour their hair. http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/about/
Why not be brave and shave? Don't go it alone - start a team today.
How
Ask family, friends or workmates to sponsor you. In return for their donation they will get to see you with brightly coloured hair or no hair at all!
Why
The funds you raise will help the Leukaemia Foundation to continue providing practical care and support to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. It will also fund research into better treatments and hopefully cures.
Who
Take part with a team of friends, workmates or club members if you can.
As team captain you're responsible for setting the team's fundraising goal, recruiting more team members and keeping the enthusiasm going in the lead up to the day when everyone shaves or colours their hair. If you're ‘going it alone' that's fine too!When
You can take part at anytime to suit you, don't worry that most people shaved on our ‘official weekend' between 12 - 14 March 2009. We're happy for you to raise funds at any time of year.
Where
Most teams arrange their own shave event at home or work. If you want to shave in front of a crowd, the Leukaemia Foundation also organises some events which are open to the public.
Find a public shave event near you
What next?
Read our step-by-step guide on How To Take Part
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Victoria
12 March, 2010
Grab your spot amongst the world's culinary stars at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, which takes over the city's iconic eating precincts for a fortnight in March. Attend the ‘World's Longest Lunch' hosted in Chinatown and take classes with trailblazing chefs, winemakers and cocktail shakers. Feast on freshly-made noodles and dumplings at the Hawkers' Markets hosted in Queen Victoria Market. Savour Victoria's autumn harvest at a sumptuous gala dinner in Prahran Market. Discover Melbourne, in all its autumn glory, against this backdrop of foodie fun. Or venture further to some of the 50 events happening across regional Victoria.
Food is a joy that is meant to be shared. Which is why the festival opens with the World's Longest Lunch - a three-course meal for a thousand diners. In 2010 it will stretch half a kilometre along Little Bourke Street in Melbourne's Chinatown. You could book a place at the table or just enjoy the bustle of activity around the event. Melbourne has a reputation for its superb eateries in the city centre and its suburban precincts so it won't come as a surprise that a seat at this table will be a prized place.
You'll have lots more to talk about at the MasterClass weekend, a showcase of celebrity chefs and winemakers from around the world. Get into the kitchen with Australia's most acclaimed chefs and watch them weave their culinary skills onto the plate. Taste wine from one of the world's greatest cellar collections work or learn how to match food and wine from the fertile Mediterranean basin. Alternatively, learn about food philosophy in a ‘theatre of ideas' session with creative and controversial chefs.
Long known as one of Australia's gastonomic hot spots, Melbourne becomes something of a global headquarters during the food and wine festival. Embrace the exotic flavours of Asia at the hawkers' market, held over three lantern-lit nights in the Queen Victoria Market. Pile your plate high with tasty, wok-fresh specialties from Melbourne's top Asian chefs and restaurants. Enjoy your spicy smorgasbord with a lychee juice, chilled green tea, Victorian wine or boutique beer.
Fine dining buffs may prefer to book a ticket to the gala dinner, three sumptuous courses crafted by international cooking celebrities. You can get up close to Victoria's crisp autumn produce on this moveable feast through Prahran Market. Circle the square with canapés and dine in the huge market hall, at tables sprinkled with herbs and flowers. Afterwards wait for wine, chocolate, cocktails, coffee and cheese to drop from the trees. It's a culinary Garden of Eden where no food is off-limits.
If you're passionate about wine, you'll find many must-see events on the festival program. Listen to the world's wine experts discuss new trends and age-old traditions at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. See Southgate Promenade transformed into a cellar door, where you can sample and buy wine from more than 60 of Victoria's boutique wineries. Featuring food stalls and mini-farmers' market, the event brings the best of Victoria's wine country to the Yarra River.
Away from Melbourne, book your seat at one of the 20 regional World's Longest Lunches. Then pick from more from 50 food-inspired events taking place across Victoria's coastal towns, craggy mountain-scapes, vineyards and kitchen gardens. Rest assured you'll be at the forefront of the global food and wine scene whatever your location.
http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/
Fashion Week in Melbourne and Sydney
13 March, 2010
Fashion Week in Melbourne and Sydney
From runway shows to red-carpet parties, you can't beat the glamour of Australia's biggest fashion weeks. Preview the autumn/winter collections of Australia's hottest designers at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival - a week-long carnival of cutting-edge fashion and culture in March. In May, join the fashionistas flocking to Sydney for the spring/summer shows of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Book your tickets to a catwalk show, where you can mingle with fabulous style-setters and celebrities. Get up to date on the next seasonal trends and then hit the stores of your favourite Australian designers.
Long known as Australia's style capital, Melbourne is a thrilling place to be during its annual fashion festival. This is where the who's who of the Australian fashion scene gathers for a week of spectacular runway events, many of which also have ticketed public seats. Reserve your spot amongst the A-listers at the collection shows of high-profile Australian designers such as Wayne Cooper, Willow, Kirrily Johnston, Lisa Ho, Zimmermann, Sass & Bide and Camilla and Marc. Then check out the exciting, creative work of talented students and emerging designers.
Away from the official catwalks, you'll find free, funky shows happening on inflatable catwalks across Melbourne's city centre. During fashion week they literally ‘pop up' at iconic locations such us Southern Cross Station and Federation Square, showcasing equally iconic Australian brands such as Bonds and Lili. Also running is a diverse cultural program, featuring 65 events from art and photography exhibitions to design installations. Save some time for a shopping expedition along South Yarra's Chapel Street or the city's hidden laneways.
In May, get a sneak peek of spring/summer trends at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, held in Circular Quay, against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. This is an industry event but you can join the fashion parade with a special VIP package. You'll have an industry insider welcome, behind-the-scenes tour and access to the VIP bar. Be amongst Australia's style-setters and celebrities before you claim your reserved seat next to the runaway. Witness the showcase of creations by Australian designers such as Anna & Boy, Kirrily Johnston, Nicola Finetti, Zambesi, Marnie Skillings, Josh Goot and Jayson Brunsdon. You'll even take away an official goodie bag - the ultimate fashion week accessory.
Don't despair if you don't make it to this exclusive event. in August Sydney Fashion week returns again for the public. You'll get to see the best of the May collections, at the same time they arrive in stores. After the catwalk, take your designer wish list on a trip across Sydney's shopping precincts, such as Paddington's Oxford St and the historic Queen Victoria Building in the CBD.
Fashion-lovers shouldn't miss the designer trail of Australia's major fashion weeks in Melbourne and Sydney.
The next Fashion Weekend is Fashion Weekend Sydney from 13 - 16 May 2010
L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
14 March, 2010
The L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) is the largest and most successful consumer fashion event in Australia. Unique and exceptional, LMFF is dedicated to creating
one of the most inspiring, innovative and spectacular events globally.The Festival's core objective is to engage and excite the public about fashion and all things fashionable while being dedicated to stimulating ideas and highlighting trends in design, business and innovation.
Event Dates: 14 - 21 March 2010
Event Website: http://www.lmff.com.au/
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Harmony Day
21 March, 2010
Harmony Day is celebrated on the 21st of March each year and is about bringing people together to celebrate Australia's community harmony, participation and cultural diversity.
It is managed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity.
DIAC supports a range of community events and activities held to celebrate Harmony Day by providing free promotional products.
The key message of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs. It's about community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Since Harmony Day began ten years ago, thousands of schools, community groups and organisations across Australia have hosted Harmony Day events.
There is no limit to the range of activities that can be held for Harmony Day and we encourage schools, community groups, local government and businesses to get involved and actively support this day of celebration.
www.harmony.gov.au
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