Comedy Festival at Wonderland Spiegeltent, Docklands

The Comedy Festival is in full swing in Melbourne. This year the Wonderland Spiegeltent is offering a great line up of artists that will make you LOL all night long!

The April dates are as follows:

• 4th, 5th, 6th Ian Bagg, The Nelson Twins and Lilikoi Kaos
• 11th, 12th, 13th Fiona O’Loughlin, Ian Bagg and The Nelson Twin
• 18th, 19th, 20th Lehmo, Mick Molloy, The Nelson Twins and Lilikoi Kaos

*Note that line up is subject to change

 

Tickets are going fast so make your move today.

To book your tickets, visit the Wonderland Spiegeltent's calendar of events: http://www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au

 

The L'Oréal fashion show comes to Docklands

As I write, the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival is being organised across the road from this office. It is always exciting to read the show’s program and to see the wide variety of audiences that the event caters for. From fashionistas, to designers to business managers – if you are somewhat involved in the fashion industry then you will be interested. 

Though the fashion festival spans the whole of March, the “core program of runway, beauty and business events taking place from 18-24 March”. The event launch will be on March 19th at Central Pier, Docklands.

A sample of events being held include: lectures, forums, exhibitions, runway shows, classes, demonstration, film, and a business events series. 

So for a whole week, Docklands will be buzzing with extra activity! Tickets are still available, and you can buy them via ticketek.

If you are interested in knowing more about the show's program, visit http://www.lmff.com.au

Picnic at Point Park and all that Jazz.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival commences March 1 for 17 days throughout Melbourne CBD and country Victoria.

Point Park at Yarra's Edge

On Saturday Mar 2 and Sunday Mar 3 from 11am to 3pm, a tent village will appear at Point Park offering visitors an opportunity to sample some locally produced food, wine and purchase fresh local produce putting Victoria on your plate. At the same time discover the birth of Docklands newest park - Point Park at Yarra's Edge located right on the banks of the Yarra opposite the ANZ building in Docklands.Jazz bands chosen from best of Melbourne's high schools will be performing live at Point Park providing you a rare opportunity to hear the best emerging talents from Melbourne's high schools.


How to get there?

For this weekend only experience Melbourne by river!  Exclusive to the Melbourne Food and Wine festival and for visitors convenience a river ferry service will operate on a 30 minute schedule Mar 2-3 only.

For $6 you can park all day in Harbour Town Docklands and catch a ferry from Melbourne Waterfront Marina.

Otherwise you can catch a train to Flinders St or Southern Cross. A river ferry will be operating from Federation Square and World Trade Centre.


If you are feeling energetic, you can walk or cycle along the river until you pass under Charles Grimes bridge. Point Park is located just beyond Yarra's Edge.

The choice is yours. But make sure you get off at Yarra's Edge for our Picnic at Point Park and all that Jazz. It is only a short walk from the ferry stop to Point Park.


http://www.destinationdocklands.com.au/docklands-event/melbourne-food-and-wine-festival-2013-docklands/

Docklands Arts and Laughs Festival 2012

This October, several venues in Docklands will be hosting the Arts and Laughs Festival organised by Destination Docklands. This will be an opportunity for the general public to discover Docklands while enjoying great performances by local artists.

Docklands Arts and Laughs Festival brochure

The venues hosting the festival will be as follows:

Wonderland SpiegelTent

Jimeoin is appearing with Jeff Green 8pm Saturday night 6 Oct at SpiegelTent - Tickets $25.
Ruth Roshan and Tango Noir is appearing 6:30pm Saturday night 6 Oct at SpiegelTent - Tickets $25.
Jane Badler is appearing 10pm Saturday night 6 Oct at SpiegelTent - Tickets $25.
Fiona O’Loughlin is appearing 5pm Sunday night 7 Oct at SpiegelTent - Tickets $25.

Big Umbrella Party 8pm Fri Oct 5 - tickets $25
Tango Milonga 7pm Sun Oct 7 - tickets $25
The Go Set 10:15pm Fri Oct 5 - entry by donation
The Impro Box 7pm Fri Oct 5 - tickets $20

Harbour Town Hotel

Matthew Hardy and Greg Fleet 8pm Thu Oct 4 - entry by donation

Medici

Stephen Cummings 6pm Fri Oct 5 - entry by donation

Oscars Table

Emcee Brad Oakes and Simon Palomaris 7pm Thu Oct 4 - entry by donation

Berth

Red Chair Burlesque 8:30pm Thu Oct 4.
Tickets: $15 prebooked or $20 at door

Harbour Town Groove Train

FREE Blues Festival Sunday - Sun Oct 7.
Nick Charles at 12:45pm and Dan Dinnen at 2:30pm

All tickets can be purchased on line and full festival information at www.docklandsartsandlaughsfestival.com.au

Docklands Fireworks starting again every Friday in July

It's back again this year and everyone is excited about it. We are of course talking about the July fireworks, which will be held every Friday evening in Docklands starting next month.

The fireworks will delight adults and kids, and is a wonderful reason to visit Docklands this winter. Whether you decide to book an apartment close by or if you have booked dinner in one of the wonderful Docklands restaurants, make sure you stick around until about 6.30pm for the evening show.

Watching the fireworks after a hard day at work is also a great way to welcome the weekend. So if you work in the Docklands, try having a few drinks at one of the many pubs in the area with your mates while enjoying the fireworks.

We have also received great feedback from guests that stayed at Apartment 509 last year and who were able to watch the fireworks display on a Friday evening. The apartment's location allowed guests to watch the fireworks without leaving the property, which they enjoyed very much!

So don't forget to put this event in your diary: every Friday in July you can enjoy a wonderful fireworks display if you come down to the Docklands. 

Mother's Day in the Docklands

Do not forget that this Sunday 13th of May is Mother's Day. Have you planned anything yet or are you still browsing for ideas?

Restaurants in the Docklands are offering wonderful deals for Mother's Day


James Squire is offering buffet or dine in options for mums, with a seriously appetizing menu. View menu and read more.

Misha's is offering a feast of pizzas, pastas and salads for the whole family. Read more. Such a yummy menu!

You are promised a special Mother's Day feast at Mecca Bah with Middle Eastern cuisine and amazing water views. We can guarantee you will not regret eating there. Read more about Mecca Bah's deals. View menu and read more.

Livebait is also offering a glass of sparking on arrival for mums. On the menu we have lots of seafood and some delicious desserts. View menu and read more.

Bluefire Churrascaria also offering free sparkling for mum on arrival has a mouthwatering selection of meats and some fine desserts on offer. View menu and read more.

Take mum to Grill 66 if she likes her steaks and decadent desserts. An example of what to expect: Profiteroles filled with pastry cream, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce and honey ice-cream on the side..mmm.. View menu and read more.

Visiting the HMB Endeavour

Getting on board the HMB Endeavour

A few weeks ago the HMB Endeavour was docked into the Waterfront City Marina in the Docklands. The ship is a replica of Captain Cook's famous ship of discovery, HMB Endeavour. 

We spent some time on board the ship, marvelling at the ship's design and trying to imagine how the sailors and officers survived days and days at sea on board the Endeavour.

It was hard to get a proper picture of the ship as the ticketing marquee was located just in front of it. But the ship still looked very beautiful and impressive.

The HMB Endeavour's mast

Under the deck, we were taken to the kitchen area which gave us an idea of how the food was stored and prepared on board the Endeavour.

Kitchen area

The stove

They used a wooden jug!

Stove again

 All members of tehcrew were forced to eat sauerkraut to prevent them from catching survy. Unfortunately, we couldn't get a clear picture of the sauerkraut barrel but did manage to take a picture of the meat barrel.

Where the meat was stored

The eating area was most fascinating. There were replicas of biscuits of the time, and we were able to see where the officers and sailors ate. An interesting fact: the pieces of rope you see hanging over the tables were used instead of napkins.

What the sailors ate

Where meals were eaten

 This is what an officer's  bed was like.

An officer's hammock