Luna Park: 100 Years Old and still laughing

There's a new thrill ride at Luna Park, and with extended opening hours until 11pm some evenings, the days really are longer.

Find out about what's happening at Melbourne's most iconic family attraction this school holidays here.

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Spring into ANZAC at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance

Spring into ANZAC, a free program designed with families in mind, is worth a look these school holidays.

Held at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance, families are encouraged to begin at the Visitor Centre where maps for the School Holiday Trail are available and staff will be on hand to answer questions. 

Be brave and let the kids take the lead, using the map to pick their way away around the displays, in no particular order.

Think on the “Spirit of Anzac”, learn about Australian military history, visit the Shrine’s building, gardens and memorials, find out about wartime jobs for men and women, and learn how animals played a part in wartime. A short commemorative ceremony featuring the Ray of Light will be a highlight for many. The whole program is expected to run for 45-60 minutes. Continue reading

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Kids Love Theatre? Melbourne has it ALL this school holidays.

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Theatre lovers are in for a treat this school holidays.

An amazing array of opportunities are on offer in this town for people of all ages, including courses, tours, activities and performances.

If you are, or know, a budding actor, musician, dancer, circus performer or puppeteer, there is something on offer for you. ON the other hand, if you love going to shows, there's a smorgasbord of choice for all tastes.

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Dandenong Creek Trail (activity review)

Weekend Notes has now published my piece about Dandenong Creek Trail, a forty-three kilometre long track stretching from the bayside suburb of Carrum to Ringwood.

The trail is shared by walkers and cyclists.
You can view it here.

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Acting Courses at VCA (Adults, VCE Drama students, and secondary students)

Victorian College of the Arts is offering short courses for aspiring thespians this coming school holiday break in Melbourne.

VCE Drama students may relish the opportunity to get ahead in solo performance assessment with a special course designed for those completing Unit 4 in the second half of the year.

Tutors are all working professionals with industry experience. Find out more here.

VCA is also offering a five-day Pop Song Writing Bootcamp for those interested in learning about some tricks of the trade. Find out more here.

Pop Song Writing Bootcamp

Wanna write a pop song and then perform your song in a live recording concert?

Of course you do. 

And thanks to an initiative by the School of Contemporary Music at the Victorian College of the Arts, you can do just that this coming school holidays. Oh yeah!

Pop Song Writing Boot Camp (Monday 1^st July – Friday 5^th July) is a five-day course where participants will be introduced to a range of songwriting techniques, lyrics, hooks and melodies while creating their own songs. 

Discussion about the business of writing will be of particular interest to those considering entering the music industry. On the final day you will perform your work in a live recording concert. Continue reading here.

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