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CHANGING OUR WORLD
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hen John Farnham records two of your songs, Take You Back & Sometimes, on his ‘Anthology’ album, and you’ve played with Renee Geyer, Tommy Emmanuel and Daryl Braithwaite, as well as slide guitar on Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band) acoustic CD; it’s little wonder that local lad, Steve Romig had the cream of Australian music recently jump on board and record his Come My Children, an environmental song with a story spanning 25 years. Supporting him were Russell Morris, Mike Brady, Mike Rudd, Joshua Romig and Yvens Ferraz De Camargo to name a few. Says Romig, “The story is a call to arms as well as an affirmation. People can have a positive effect on the environment by making simple decisions about what they buy and how they live each day. Our united voices will make the changes necessary to create energy sources that are environmentally responsible and renewable. Know this: The fate of the entire world is in the hands of mankind. This is the message of the song.” YouTube link: Steve Romig Come my Children. Story by Terri Lee Fatouros
Bright Trifecta weekend nestled in the Alpine Shire, Bright is a unique combination of mountain trails, stunning views and country charm, with characterful cafes, restaurants, shops and breweries all within the town. Aside from the stunning location it’s the Bright community that makes this event so unique. The Bright community have taken this event on and made it an event not to be missed with a friendly, enthusiastic attitude to getting involved and having a go. Where: Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve, Coronation Avenue, Bright When: 7 - 8 Oct 2017, 7am - 7pm
ROYAL MELBOURNE OKTOBERFEST 2017
Royal Melbourne Oktoberfest will be the first Oktoberfest in Australia to feature each of the six Munich Oktoberfest-breweries. There will be more than 50 different imported German beers on offer, plus cider, wine, schnapps, popular spirit mixers and more. To tantalise your taste buds, the event features numerous German caterers serving up traditional meals such as pork hocks, schnitzels, bratwurst and other German sausages, brathendl (roast chickens), pretzels and German pastries. Tickets are strictly limited make sure you get in quick. Book online at www.royalmelbourneoktoberfest.com.au Where: Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton When: 23 September 2017 | 12pm - 5pm, 6:30pm - 11:30pm
2017 ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
Share an unforgettable day out with family and friends at the 2017 Royal Melbourne Show, held from Saturday 23 September to Tuesday 3 October at Melbourne Showgrounds. Celebrating 162 of years of bringing the country to the city this year, the Royal Melbourne Show is Victoria’s largest showcase of agriculture and is conducted annually by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV). Visitors to the Royal Melbourne Show will be entertained all day with a huge range of all-inclusive, interactive and fun activities and attractions. Gates will open daily from 9:30am to 9:00pm, with all pavilions open from 10:00am. The best way to travel to the Show is by public transport, with trains, trams and buses making for a quick and simple commute. For more info go to www.royalshow.com.au Where: Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd Flemington When: 23 Sep to 3 Oct
2017 TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL
See almost a million tulips on display at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, the colour is absolutely amazing. In addition to the flowers there is live entertainment and market stalls daily, tractor rides, performances, souvenirs, games for all and much more. You can even see the biggest clog in the Southern Hemisphere. Adults
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WHAT’S ON MELBOURNE PETS’ DAY OUT 2017
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2017 MILDURA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Mildura Country Music Festival is Australia’s biggest showcase of independent country music artists. The festival runs for ten days with over 80 artists performing at 26 venues in Mildura and district. Each day fans will be entertained at both indoor and outdoor venues in the warmth of spring and the best country music. For more info go to www.milduracountrymusic.com.au When: 7.30am – 11pm, 29 Sep to 8 Oct
SEASIDE STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 2017
The home of Melbourne street food, The Food Truck Park, is excited to announce the return of The Seaside Street Food Festival to Frankton Waterfront this October as part of the Frankston City Council’s Tourism Event Attraction Program. This five day event will bring foodies a delicious line-up of Melbourne’s finest food trucks, craft beer bar, twilight markets, live entertainment and more in a street food festival to suit everyone’s taste buds. Food trucks and entertainment to be confirmed October. Stay tuned for more information and follow The Food Tuck 15 in Sammy Owen Blues Band Park for updates. Where: Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Frankston 22 Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine When: 11 Oct 2017 | 5pm - 10pm & 12-15 Oct 2017 | 11am - 10pm
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MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Coordinated by wellways, the Mental Health Week Art Exhibition is a showcase of work by artists who have a lived experience or those affected by mental illness, including carers and significant others. Artist’s Soirée: Monday 9 October, 6pm8pm RSVP: 03 9784 6800 Where: Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey St 3199 Frankston When: 9am-5pm, 5 Oct to 28 Oct
GET ACTIVE FESTIVAL
An opportunity to come along and see the wide variety of recreation and social groups available in the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston areas that encourage APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION people of all ages to get active. A great morning out with morning tea included. The Get Active Festival is an opportunity for older people in the local area of Mornington Peninsula and Frankston to learn about the range of local recreational clubs, groups and organizations available that encourage people of all ages to be physically active and provide social connection to others with similar interests. A great morning out with morning tea included. Where: Camp Manyung, 35 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza When: Friday, 06 October 2017 | 10:00am - 01:00pm
Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers • 9PM TIL LATE • 18+ EVENT • NO COVER CHARGE
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