with Natasha Lukin at Ducky Brown Gateway.
 · Langwarrin, Melbourne · this is one of my other favorite places: Ducky Brown Cafe. Langwarrin, Victoria, Australia with their cool choices of food and that special touch that you expect from such place
we both ordered
egg breakfast with eggs benedict on sourdough bread with tomatoes, onion, avocado and beetroot - -yummmmmmm
not sure about these guys coffees but the coffee at McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery was sublime!
atmosphere: 3/5
food: 4.5/5
service: 4/5 (no salt on the table and hard to find on the other tables)
the food is amazing but the menu is a bit messy to be honest and hard to find something that we wanted. plus they have dishes that are not on the menu - you have to search for them as the photos are at the front counter and no price to them too... -just the photos... IMHO this cafe was 10 times better two years ago. but lunch / breakfast in a good company does not make you notice small things...
you still want to buy our Entertainment Book? yes? https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/182v887

​I adore this kitchen : healthy, freshest , zesty and always surprising in taste ... at Now & Then Cafe Kew . We ordered ocean squid salad and soba noodles and smoked salmon salad and very refreshing on s hot day ! Delish!
CRISPY SQUID SALAD
goes with thai herbs, mild chili, oranges , cashews and veggies. it is very hard for me to say what are the ingregients of the seasoning for this salad but it is makes a big difference to the zesty taste of this dish: it is sweet, salty and sour at the same time but in a very mild and balanced way
SOBA NOODLES SALAD
consists of Asian herbs, cucumber , avocado, carrots, edamame, kale, toasted sesame, and coleslaw with roasted sesame dressing. we ordered the dish with smoked salmon.
COFFEE
adding to this a note: the coffee was horrible and tasted like the one made out of the instant jars - nescafe or something... not good - mimus points for this one
it is actually one of my favourite offers from Entertainment Book ...
atmosphere: 5/5
food: 4.5/5
coffee: 0
service: 2/5
the Entertainment Book is valid till July 2020 and will let you travel across Victoria's best places with joy: plus when you buy from us you will support our magazines with $15 from each sale https://www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/182v887 that will not help us of course to live but will show your appreciation to what we do!

​please note these new associates we are adding to our list:

True Colours Cabaret by True Colours Cabaret / Hares Hyenas https://www.marilynmocktail.com/true-colours-cabaret

​CherryHill Orchard's Lunar New Year Festival // Visit Melbourne, visitvictoria.com,au, CherryHill Orchard's Lunar New Year Festival / Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges https://cherryhill.com.au/ and https://cherryhill.com.au/Lunar-New-Year-Festival~80049

Blue Lotus Water Garden // evergreenam.com.au https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Lotus-Water-Garden-226071827477091/

Animalia In Sand // Sand Sculpting Australia / Boneo Discovery Parkk https://www.sandsculpting.com.au/
https://www.boneodiscoverypark.com.au/

​please note the following dates/events are staying in your calendars and not only - you actually visit these events:

SATURDAY, December 14
till 30 April 2020 Animalia In Sand // Sand Sculpting Australia / Boneo Discovery Park https://www.sandsculpting.com.au/
https://www.boneodiscoverypark.com.au/

THURSDAY, January 16
CherryHill Orchard's Lunar New Year Festival 2020 opening till 19 Jan // Visit Melbourne / visitvictoria.com,au / CherryHill Orchards / Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges https://cherryhill.com.au/ and https://cherryhill.com.au/Lunar-New-Year-Festival~80049

THURSDAY, January 30
#Seberg movie release nationally // Icon Film Distribution Australia https://www.iconmovies.com.au/movies/seberg

​Visit Melbourne, visitvictoria.com,au, CherryHill Orchards and Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges cordially invite you to explore:
CherryHill Orchard's Lunar New Year Festival
DATES: Jan 16 - Jan 19 2020 from 0900am
LOCATION: CherryHill Orchards at 474 Queens Road, Wandin, Victoria 3139
WEBSITE: https://cherryhill.com.au/
TICKETS: https://cherryhill.com.au/Lunar-New-Year-Festival~80049
We're excited to announce our first ever #LunarNewYearFestival here at our orchard in Wandin East! Our festival will run from 16 - 19 January 2020, to celebrate the beginning of the new year on the traditional #ChineseCalendar. The festival will be filled with a range of exciting Lunar New Year entertainment such as lion dancing shows, traditional drumming demonstrations, #KungFu demos and beautiful calligraphy shows!
We will be running a range of Asian inspired workshops suited for children and adults such as learning how to lion dance, play the traditional drums and also learning basic Kung Fu moves!
Gates open: 0900am
Daily Entertainment Times:
Lion Dance Show: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Traditional Chinese Drumming: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Kung Fu Show: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Calligraphy: 10:30am, 2:00pm
Daily Workshop Times:
Lion Dance Workshop: 11:00am
Traditional Chinese Drumming Workshop: 12:00pm
Kung Fu Workshop: 2:00pm
There will be delicious Asian inspired food trucks serving tasty Asian treats throughout the festival as well as plenty of cherries to buy for Lunar New Year gifts. Ps. Kids 13 years and younger will receive free entry on Thursday and Friday!
Did you know EVERY visitor receives a red envelope full of prizes when they visit us for our Lunar New Year festival! These include prizes from Olinda Tea House, Global Ballooning Australia, Mary Eats Cake, Rayner's Orchard, Rochford Wines - Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy Railway, Oscar's on the Yarra, Chateau Yering Hotel, Coombe Yarra Valley and many more! Please note although we have boxed cherries for sale during the event, cherry picking finishes on 5th January 2020.
About Cherry Hill Orchards
We began in 1940 when our grandfather, George Riseborough. planted his first cherry trees in Victoria's Yarra Valley. 80 years later, our family still proudly carries on this cherry growing tradition with passion to produce Australia's finest cherries. Cherryhill Orchards is located in the beautiful Yarra Valley, just one hour’s drive from Melbourne. Known for growing some of the best cherries in the Australia, Cherryhill opens its gates every cherry season for visitors to come and pick their own sweet, fresh cherries. Apart from delicious fresh cherries, Cherryhill have developed a range of tasty cherry treats such as their famous cherry ice-cream and unique cherry cider. If you can't get to our orchard for cherry picking we also have an online shop which means you can get our fresh cherries delivered directly to your door.
Take a look on our website to find out more...www.cherryhill.com.au
Public Transit
There is no public transport directly to Cherryhill. There is a bus service from Lilydale to Wandin North or Seville which is around 3km from our orchard.
All thanks to our friends at Visit Melbourne, visitvictoria.com,au, and CherryHill Orchards Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is proudly covering the festival dates (media: Andrew J Liu, and Olga Kirk) Please stay tuned for more information

​Shrek The Musical Australia is now playing in Sydney at the Sydney Lyric Theatre till February 9 https://shrekthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/
our Sydney media crew was lucky enough to attend the
OPENING NIGHT GREEN CARPET ARRIVALS and dress rehearsals of the musical on Sunday 5 January 2020 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star with the opening night performance started at 6pm
please enjoy Neil Chand photo we publish today and we are so keen to see Hakam Soufan's film coverage of the event shortly
more images: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
Guests include:
Kelley Abbey
Natalie Abbott
Trevor Ashley
Simon Baker
David Berry
Bronwyn Bishop
Tina Bursill
David Campbell and family
Jono Castano
Charlie Clausen
Harry Cook
Cameron Daddo
Chloe Dallimore
Tim Draxl
Barry DuBois
Isabel Durant
Jamie Durie
Michael Falzon
Nicholas Hammond
Nancye Hayes
Joe Hildebrand
Melissa Hoyer
Kat Hoyos
Mark Humphries
Joel Jackson
Stefanie Jones
Debora Krizak and family
Benjamin Law
Matt Lee
Lincoln Lewis
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Suzie Mathers
Penny McNamee and family
Kestie Morassi
Mia Morrissey
Steve Pennells
Kyle Pryor
Lukas Radovich
Kate Ritchie
Johnny Ruffo
Jake Ryan
Jaynie Seal
Zac and Jordan Stenmark
Prinnie Stevens and family
Melissa Tkautz and family
Geraldine Turner
Jacinta Tynan and family
Melina Vidler
Christian Wilkins
Gus Worland
special thanks: Sharonne Lipman, IP Publicity

​please check out our adorable new associates:

​Bass & Flinders Gin Masterclass // Meet The Maker / Garage Wine Store & Bar https://www.facebook.com/garagewinestore/
and https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bass-flinders-gin-mastercla…

The Melbourne Musicians with Mozart, Young Genius // St John's Lutheran Church - Southgate https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=586869&track=mmweb / Frank Pam

The Greatest Magic Show // SHOWMEN Productions / Frankston Arts Centre / The Greatest Magic Show https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/…/The_Greatest_Magi…

63 Results Performances // Youth ARK Theatre / Lilydale Heights College PAC http://www.arktheatremelb.com/
and https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=579332/ / Zoe Hendriks / #LucySouthwellHambly

Cheers to Love // 64 / Chasers Nightclub / Cheers Melbourne Photography https://cheersmelbourne.eventbookings.com/…/cheers-to-love-… / Erkin Kalayci / Tugba Talia Caglayan

​for your diaries please - the dates to fill in your holiday life:

​SATURDAY, January 11
The Greatest Magic Show // SHOWMEN Productions / Frankston Arts Centre / The Greatest Magic Show https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/…/The_Greatest_Magi…

FRIDAY, January 24
till Jan 25 63 Results Performances // Youth ARK Theatre / Lilydale Heights College PAC http://www.arktheatremelb.com/
and https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=579332

​SATURDAY, January 25
Vegan Cheese Making Workshop 3 PM – 5 PM // Unwrapped Pantry https://www.unwrappedpantry.com.au/ and https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vegan-cheese-making-worksho…

http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/
I am so happy to share this new set of photos with all our readers on Butterfly and Fox pages that comes from the Cat Lovers Show 2019 Melbourne at Royal Exhibition Building Carlton
http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/
photography: Erkin Kalayci at Erkin Kalayci Independent Photographer / Cheers Melbourne Photography
http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/
special thanks: HotHouse Media & Events / #JasmineBurford

​SHOWMEN Productions, Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston City Council and The Greatest Magic Show invite you all with your kids and families to experience
The Greatest Magic Show
DATE: Saturday, January 11 with three shows on the day
LOCATION: Frankston Arts Centre at the Cnr Davey & Young Sts, Frankston, Victoria 3199
WEBSITE: https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/…/The_Greatest_Magi…
“The Penn & Teller of Australia!” Glam Adelaide ✭✭✭✭✭
The multi award-winning, sell-out sensation of 2018 and 2019, The Greatest Magic Show, is coming to the Frankston Arts Centre for the first time! Direct from a SELL-OUT season at their first ever Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the show is a true spectacle, leaving an empowering and inspirational message to all the kids, after a solid hour of laughing their socks off!
“Full-on family entertainment from start to finish... with a poignant speech at the end encouraging all kids to follow their dreams!” One4Review UK ★★★★★
Sure to be one of the best family shows you’ll ever get to witness, come see the stars Sam, Justin and the mysterious Ringmaster, hit the spotlight debuting brand-new, mind-bending magic and insane circus stunts!
Best in Fringe Kids – Sydney Fringe 2019
Best Children's Show Weekly Award – Fringe World 2019
Come see why this show is quickly taking the world by storm, and you may even be one of the lucky few to come up on stage!! PLUS, every single child who comes will receive a FREE MAGIC WAND on entry and get a chance to get a photo with the stars of the show straight after... what's not to love?! Don't Miss Out! Book in advance!!
All thanks to our friends at The Greatest Magic Show Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is proudly covering the show (media: #NicoleStenton) Please stay tuned for more information

​13th Peninsula Summer Music Festival 2020
entertains its guests with the most unusual experiences - like a concert in the bath tub www.peninsulafestival.com.au
please follow one of the concerts review accompanied by photos from Jeanette Russell's files: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling
Sunday, 5 January
2.00pm - Violin & Yoga – Veronique Serret – Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
(FREE with Bathhouse bathing)
Please note that the festival runs only till Friday 10th of January, 2020 Please stay tuned as we will publish more reviews soon
special thanks : Michaela Hall, Prue Bassett Publicity

​13th Peninsula Summer Music Festival 2020
is in its full bloom www.peninsulafestival.com.au
please follow four concerts reviews and some magnificent photos by Erkin Kalayci and Tugba Talia Caglayan http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling
Saturday, 4 January – Recital Series, St John’s Anglican Church Flinders
10.00am - Great Romantics Winner – Carol Wang
1.00pm - Strauss, Wagner & Schubert – Lee Abrahmsen and Caroline Almonte
4.00pm - Water has No Equal – Duo Eclettico Justin Kenealy (saxophone) and Coady Green (piano)
7.00pm - Hear the Music She Makes – Solstice Trio Georgina Lewis (piano), Natasha Conrau (violin), Stephanie Arnold (cello)
The festival will run till 10 January, 2020 Please stay tuned as we will publish more reviews soon
special thanks : Michaela Hall, Prue Bassett Publicity

​Cirque Stratosphere is presented by #TheWorksEntertainment and opened its doors Friday 3 January at the Hamer Hall Arts Centre Melbourne https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/…/cirque-stratosphere /
photography: Andrew J Liu at PRIDE productions
please also follow Anthony Wayne's review:
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
special thanks: #MichaelJWilkie , Make A Difference (MAD) PR

​Wine and Cheese Fest invites you to experience
Wine and Cheese Fest - Port Melbourne 2020
DATE: Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 12 PM – 7 PM
LOCATION: The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
WEBSITE: https://wineandcheesefest.com.au/
TICKETS: https://wineandcheesefest.com.au/tickets/
Wine & Cheese Fest 2020
Celebrating our 8th year, Wine and Cheese Fest 2020 will bring together more than 60 boutique wine, cheese and smallgoods producers at our new location, The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne! Melbourne’s premier food and wine festival, Wine and Cheese Fest 2020 attendees will be able to experience FREE tastings of quality food and drink producers, learns the tricks of the trade in our FREE Master Classes, and enjoy great music in a fun and relaxing family friendly atmosphere. Not to mention watch or participate in our legendary GRAPE STOMP COMP!
When the sun goes down the (after) party gets started on the lawn with DJs and food trucks and fully stocked bar entertaining our audiences until 11pm. An unmissable event. Be sure to pen this one into your diaries! Wine and Cheese Fest... A true celebration of the senses!!!
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Further Information:
GA tickets with various entry times (after 12pm, 2pm and 4pm) to be used as a guide to avoid long queues at the gate.
Children - A dedicated kids zone. Kids must be accompanied by a responsible guardian at all times.
Disabled Accessibility - All areas accessible by wheelchair.
Wet Weather Contingency - The vendors and the entertainment area are under cover within the warehouse and under temporary marquees outside. Wet weather will not affect the festival operations and entertainment.
Further Event Details - Tastings of wine, cheese and cider are all included in the ticket price. Free masterclasses will run throughout the day. Attendees receive a festival glass to keep upon entry.
After PArty on the lawn - Everyone is welcome after 7pm and enjoy the After until 11pm.
Event Enquires - please call: 0420 976 847 or email us at cheers@wineandcheesefest.com.au
All thanks to our friends at Williamstown Wine and Cheese Fest Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is covering the festival (media: Andrew J Liu, Asi Perera, Murray Howard Brooks and Olga Kirk) Please stay tuned for more information
photo below: Brett Styles 2018

2019 film by Anthony Wayne 

​Cirque Stratosphere brought to you by #TheWorksEntertainment is highly recommended by our media crew and Make A Difference (MAD) PR has opened up today at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 2020https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2020/circus-and-magic/cirque-stratosphere /
review: Anthony Wayne, MARQUIS FASHION MAGAZINE and Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine Ambassador 2019-2020
please stay tuned as photography is coming out as well following Andrew J Liu's visit to the media exclusive event today in the afternoon
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
special thanks: #MichaelJWilkie

​http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/masquerade-xmas-garden-pa…
please follow our new press release on Butterfly and Fox pages on MASQUERADE XMAS GARDEN PARTY
BY European Women in Business at the Hellenic Museum, Melbourne on 10 December
http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/masquerade-xmas-garden-pa…
camera: Andrew J Liu / Andrew J Liu at PRIDE productions
photos: Robert Wilson at Angelite Photography
review: Olga Kirk
more photography: Andrew J Liu
direct video link: https://youtu.be/-FqnbK-jsR4
http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/masquerade-xmas-garden-pa…
special thanks: Janine Lum
#networking
#melbournebusinesslife
#womeninbusiness

Andrew J Liu's video: 

​please note the associates our list has been enriched with:

Lavender Harvest Festival at Lavandula Swiss Italian Lavender Farm Daylesford https://www.facebook.com/events/597735404363974/
https://www.lavandula.com.au/ // #JackOscarLarm

​Wine and Cheese Fest - Port Melbourne 2020 by Williamstown Wine and Cheese Fest at The Timber Yard // Sotir Stojcevski https://www.facebook.com/events/396749987873582/
https://wineandcheesefest.com.au/

Cirque Stratosphere by #TheWorksEntertainment / Make A Difference (MAD) PR at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall 2020https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2020/circus-and-magic/cirque-stratosphere / #MichaelJWilkie

​let your calendars shine this new 2020 year with these marvelous new releases and must see productions

FRIDAY, January 3
Cirque Stratosphere // #TheWorksEntertainment / Make A Difference (MAD) PR / Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall till 11 January 2020https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2020/circus-and-magic/cirque-stratosphere / #MichaelJWilkie

THURSDAY, January 9
The Palms at Crown: Legends In Concert // Cavanagh PR / till 26 January 2020 https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/…/conc…/legends-in-concert

1917 movie release // Universal Pictures Australia https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/1917

A Shaun The Sheep Movie FARMAGEDDON national release // STUDIOCANAL / Shaun the Sheep / Annette Smith / Ned & Co Marketing and Publicity https://www.farmageddonmovie.co.uk/

SUNDAY, January 12
Lavender Harvest Festival // Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm https://www.facebook.com/events/597735404363974/
https://www.lavandula.com.au/

​The Works Entertainment , Make A Difference (MAD) PR and Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall invite you to experience
Cirque Stratosphere
DATES: 3 to 11 January 2020
LOCATION: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004
TICKETS: 1300 182 183 or artscentremelbourne.com.au
WEBSITE: https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/…/cirque-stratosphere
CIRQUE STRATOSPHERE
NEW SPACE-THEMED CIRCUS ANNOUNCES MELBOURNE SEASON
This summer, Cirque Stratosphere, a spectacular new space-based circus from the creators of THE ILLUSIONISTS, CIRCUS 1903 and LE NOIR, is heading to Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne. This strictly limited season from 3-11 January 2020 follows seasons at Canberra Theatre Centre (December 10-21) and Sydney Opera House (December 24-29). Perfectly timed for school holidays, Cirque Stratosphere features gravity-defying, logic imploding and head spinning stunts that will elevate, thrill and bewilder. More than an entertainment experience, this is a journey out into the stratosphere that will leave audiences stunned and amazed by seemingly impossible aerial feats in this place where even the sky isn’t a limit.
Audiences will witness thrilling performances insideThe Columbian Wheel of Death, impressive stunts on roller-skates by the Roller Duo, death-defying acrobatics on aRussian Barwhere the performer is thrown in the air by two partners holding the bar, sky-high contortions in The Aerial Sphere, the Russian Swing to Swingand many more. These extraordinary feats effortlessly blend agility, coordination and showmanship to create an out-of-this-world spectacle. The talented duo Simon Painter and Tim Lawson of The Works Entertainmentare also the creative minds behind the epic Circus 1903, Le Noir, Cirque Adrenalin and The Illusionists. Their unmissable productions have now travelled to more than 400 cities around the globe smashing box office records multiple times on Broadway and London’s West End.
Tim Lawson from The Works Entertainment, says,“We are so excited to return to Melbourne this summer with a great new show that once more will provide such thrilling entertainment for the whole family. The Works Entertainment is known worldwide for creating shows that appeal to all generations, and we look forward to sharing this spectacular world premiere production with Melbourne audiences” Expect a show that’s out of this world, at Cirque Stratosphere!
THE WORKS ENTERTAINMENT, established by Simon Painter and Tim Lawson, is recognised as one of the most successful live entertainment companies in the world, creating, presenting and producing first class entertainment throughout over 400 cities and 40 countries. Their award-winning shows including The Illusionists, Le Noir, Cirque Adrenaline, The Unbelievables, Now You See Me and Circus 1903 have smashed box office records multiple times around the world including Broadway’s Palace, Marquis and Neil Simon Theatres and London’s Shaftesbury Theatre. The Works Entertainment is a wholly owned division of the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
All thanks to our friends at #MADPR Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is proudly covering the opening night (media: Anthony Wayne and Andrew J Liu) Please stay tuned for more details.

treaser: 

added 128 new photos to the album: The Choir Of Man by ANDREW J LIU — at Arts Centre Melbourne.
 · The Choir of Man new production opening took place at The Arts Centre Melbourne and will run till 12 January at the Playhouse https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/…/c…/the-choir-of-man
photography: Andrew J Liu at Pride Productions
please stay tuned for the review coming up soon but please just to note this is one of a kind production, simply superb and MUST see as I heard the rumors from our media crew members!
special thanks: Tom Dundon, TS Publicity

​Prue Bassett Publicity cordially invites you to experience
13th Peninsula Summer Music Festival 2020
DATES: 1 - 10 January, 2020
LOCATIONS: Various across Red Hill, Fingal, Balnarring, Moorooduc, Flinders, Mount Martha, Flinders and Dromana.
WEBSITE: www.peninsulafestival.com.au
COST: Free to $140 for dinner and show packages for selected events. Check the website for details to separately ticketed events.
Schedule and Information
Glorious music across Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Concerts at Peninsula Hot Springs, St John’s Church Flinders, Briars Barn, Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Main Ridge Estate, Moorooduc Estate and Everywhen Artspace
Artists include Rathdowne String Quartet, UK based Louisa Hunter-Bradley, Peter de Jager, Inventi Ensemble,
Affinity Quartet, Riley Lee, Marshall McGuire, Adrian Tamburini and Alinta & The Jazz Emperors
Wednesday, 1 January
3.00pm - Hair of the Dog / The Stiletto Sisters - Briars Barn, Mt Martha
Thursday, 2 January
2.00pm - The Rathdowne String Quartet – Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
6.00pm - Scorned Women – Hurley Vineyard, Balnarring
Friday, 3 January
4.00pm & 6.30pm - Appassionata – Peter de Jager, Moorooduc Estate, Moorooduc
Saturday, 4 January – Recital Series, St John’s Anglican Church, Flinders
10.00am - Great Romantics Winner – Carol Wang
1.00pm - Strauss, Wagner & Schubert – Lee Abrahmsen and Caroline Almonte
4.00pm - Water has No Equal – Duo Eclettico Justin Kenealy (saxophone) and Coady Green (piano)
7.00pm - Hear the Music She Makes – Solstice Trio Georgina Lewis (piano), Natasha Conrau (violin), Stephanie Arnold (cello)
Sunday, 5 January
2.00pm - Violin & Yoga – Veronique Serret – Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
12.00pm - Haydn Seek & The Big Summer Sing In – Balnarring Civic Reserve
6.00pm - Spring Sea – Music for Dreams – Riley Lee & Marshall McGuire, Elgee Park, Dromana
Monday, 6 January
2.00pm - Unknown Mirrors – Ryan Williams, Mayama McQueen-Tokita – Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
7.00pm - Twilight Jazz - Alinta & the Jazz Emperors – Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, Red Hill South
Tuesday, 7 January
4.00pm & 7.00pm - The Planets – Inventi Ensemble, Main Ridge Estate, Red Hill
Wednesday, 8 January
6.00pm - Affinity Quartet – Port Phillip Estate, Red Hill South
Thursday, 9 January
6.00pm - Eric Avery – Everywhen Artspace, Flinders
Friday, 10 January
7.00pm - Opera at the Springs with Adrian Tamburini & Inventi Ensemble – Peninsula Hot Spring
From 1 – 10 January, the exquisite sounds of the Peninsula Summer Music Festival will spill out across Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula in a sonic delight of classical vocals and instrumentalists, gypsy folk song, jazz, opera and immersive musical moments for children.
In his second year as Artistic Director, Ben Opie has fashioned a program of inspired collaborations which sees the Festival return to the region’s beautiful places and extend to unusual spaces with a myriad of unique musical experiences. The sassy gypsy sounds of the Stiletto Sisters kickstart festival frivolities in Hair of The Dog, the annual festival opening performance on New Year’s Day. Led by the breathtaking violinist virtuosity of Hope Csutoros with dynamic piano accordionist Judy Gunson and the talents of Jo To on double bass, the seductive blend of Hungarian gypsy, tango and love songs from around the world will raise the roof of the rustic Briar’s Barn – a charming new venue for the 2020 festival.
In a program highlight, UK based Louisa Hunter-Bradley (voice and recorder) returns to Australia to join Melbourne based early music specialists Lizzy Welsh (violin) and David Macfarlane (harpsichord) for Scorned Women at Balnarring’s Hurley Vineyard. Together they embark on an early Baroque journey of instrumental and vocal virtuosity, applauding music written for women, by women and celebrating singer and composer Barbara Strozzi's 400th anniversary. A gloriously fervent concert takes place at Moorooduc Estate: Appassionata - Peter de Jager, one of Australia's most unique and versatile musicians breathes new life into two foundational keyboard works, Beethoven's intensely stormy Appassionata Sonata and Bach's Partita in E Minor. This impassioned piano performance will be an epic display of artistry.
Festival audiences are in for a rare treat with Spring Sea - Music for Dreams with two master musicians Riley Lee and Marshall McGuire performing music from Japan, Australia and France. The collaboration of Lee on Shakuhachi, the only non-Japanese person to be bestowed with the title of Grand Master and McGuire on Harp creates a haunting dream-like experience. The combination of two ancient instruments from vastly different traditions generates a unique and powerful musical voice. Set within the vines of Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, the much-loved Festival favourite Twilight Jazz returns with Alinta & the Jazz Emperors. Alinta Chidzey, currently playing Velma in Chicago and Dutch tenor saxophonist, composer and band leader Remco Keijzer preside over a soulful evening of jazz with Sam Keevers (keyboard), Chris Hale (bass) and Darryn Farrugia on drums.
St John’s Anglican Church in Flinders hosts the Recital Series – three concerts across one day - Great Romantics Winner, cellist Carol Wang; Lee Abrahmsen and Caroline Almonte in Strauss, Wagner & Schubert and Water has No Equal with Duo Eclettico Justin Kenealy (saxophone) and Coady Green (piano). St John’s is also the venue for the Candlelight Concert, Hear the Music She Makes. Georgina Lewis (piano), Natasha Conrau (violin) and Stephanie Arnold (cello) of Solstice Trio free the piano of its classical traditions to perform new works by female composers Hildegard von Bingen, Andrea Keller, Nadia Boulanger, Nat Bartsch and others.
First Nations interdisciplinary artist, Eric Avery’s practice is grounded in dance and music. His new work, created especially for the festival, will be performed within Flinders' Everywhen Artspace gallery where artworks by Indigenous artists from around the country will be displayed. PSMF Artistic Director and Inventi Ensemble co-founder, Ben Opie invites families to an outdoor adventure to uncover musical delights in Haydn Seek & The Big Summer Sing In. Bring a picnic and discover wonderful music hidden amongst the trees and bushes of Balnarring Civic Reserve with Inventi Ensemble. This delightful musical experience will capture the attention of the whole family and will include a special concert of the PSMF Children’s Community Choirs.
Gustav Holst’s The Planets is a monumental work in the classical music canon and audiences will have a rare opportunity to hear it as it has never been heard before at the hands of Inventi Ensemble. What was originally conceived for symphonic orchestra will be performed by five musicians Melissa Doecke (flute), Peter Clark (violin), Molly Collier-O’Boyle (viola), Paul Zabrowarny (cello) and Ben Opie (oboe). This performance also features brand-new works by acclaimed composer Johannes Luebbers, who has a wealth of experience across a wide range of music. Witness this astounding performance of astronomical proportions! In a unique Festival pairing; beautiful classical music will reverberate throughout the Peninsula Hot Springs with four divine performances. The Rathdowne String Quartet, made up of Australia's finest young musicians, present gorgeous chamber music on the unique amphitheatre stage before exploring the surrounds performing roving, intimate performances for bathers. In Pop up Yoga and Violin Experience, exceptional violinist Veronique Serret will be providing live accompaniment to yoga sessions with music specifically created for the practice.
Japan’s Miyama Tokito-McQueen and Melbourne’s Ryan Williams present never before seen works, curated especially for the Festival in Unknown Mirrors. With Williams on recorder and Miyama McQueen-Tokita on koto, together they perform a carefully prepared program to enhance the experience of bathing in another pop up performance at the Peninsula Hot Springs. Closing out the Festival is Opera Gala with Adrian Tamburini – a concert of operatic treats featuring works by some of the greatest composers of all time, including Mozart and Handel. Acclaimed baritone Adrian Tamburini will by accompanied by Inventi Ensemble in this world class performance, which also takes place in the surrounds of the Peninsula Hot Springs.
For full program visit: www.peninsulafestival.com.au
All thanks to our friends at Prue Bassett Publicity Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine proudly covers some selected festival events ( media: Erkin Kalayci, Jeanette Russell, @Vellu Khan and @Gerard Kirk ) Please stay tuned for more details
festival story: http://www.peninsulafestival.com.au/festival-story/

​Kaleidoscope Fashion Parade took place on November 28 at Deakin Edge, Federation Square and was presented by Box Hill Institute and Box Hill Institute - Fashion Department. www.facebook.com/events/949731355396101/
review and photos: Erkin Kalayci / Erkin Kalayci Independent Photographer at Cheers Melbourne Photography http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/fashion-and-beauty
special thanks: Kate @BHI

European Women in Business presented Masquerade Xmas Garden Party that took place on 10 December 2019 at the Hellenic Museum
review: Olga Kirk
photography: Robert Wilson at Angelite Photography
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special thanks: Janine Lum

added 64 new photos to the album: Masquerade Xmas Garden Party.
· European Women in Business presented
Masquerade Xmas Garden Party took place on 10 December 2019 at the Hellenic Museum at 280 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria
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please enjoy the photos by Robert Wilson at Angelite Photography and stay tuned for the review and video coming up soon
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added 69 new photos to the album: Ticket To Bollywood by Tony Collins — at The Thornbury Theatre.
· Ticket To Bollywood grand event presented and run by Meilleur Events took place on Wednesday, 27 November at The Thornbury Theatre, 859 High Street, Thornbury, Victoria 3071 https://www.facebook.com/events/422738278424668/
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Special thanks: Sonalika Pradhan
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