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Upcoming Events (continued)In conjunction with Mandeville Hall, Labassapresents ‘An Afternoon with Charles Dickens’.To mark the occasion of his birth 200 years ago,members of the Dickens Fellowship Melbourne,will perform 4 unique dramatic presentationsbased on the writing of Charles Dickens in 2Marvellous Melbourne Mansions, Labassa andMandeville Hall.CONTACT: Bronwyn Worrall on 03 9509 6596 orSteve Stephanopoulos on 03 9823 8157BOOKINGS ESSENTIALOpen DaysWHEN: Sunday 20 May andSunday 17 June 2012TIME: 10.30am – 4.30pmCOST: General: Adult $8,Concession/Child $5.50, Family $20.Trust Members: FreeTour of the opulent interiors and incrediblearchitectural features of Labassa at 1pm. Selfguided tours are also available. Tours of thehouse available at 11am and 2pm. External tourat 12.30pm.Tea rooms operate throughout the day.CONTACT: 03 9527 6295 or 03 9509 6596 forfurther information.BOOKINGS: not requiredmccrae homesteadAfternoon Tea with friendsof Georgiana McCraeWHEN: Saturday 19 May 2012TIME: 12pm – 4pmCOST: $15Built in 1844 by Andrew and GeorgianaMcCrae, McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria’solder homesteads and is a physical reminderof the early pioneering life, using locallyavailable materials and primitive constructiontechniques. Georgiana was an accomplishedartist, musician and diarist. Her beautifulsketches are housed in the gallery beside theoriginal homestead which contains the rarecollection of 19th Century family heirlooms andartworks. Take afternoon tea with close friendsof this extraordinary woman between 2.30pmand 3pm.CONTACT: 03 5981 2866 oremail bowgas@nex.net.auBOOKINGS ESSENTIALMulberry HillFire side luncheon“Stories of the Lindsay’s”WHEN: Friday 13 July 2012TIME: 12pm – 2.30pmCOST: General $20, Member $18Enjoy stories from Sir Daryl and Lady Joan’s lifeas left by them.CONTACT: Sharon 0407 090 794or email bowgas@nex.net.auBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL as numbers are limitedOld Melbourne Gaol377 Russell St, MelbourneThe Kelly ProjectWHEN: Thursday 17 May 2012TIME: 6.30pm – 8.30pmCOST: Adult $45Members of the Kelly Project Team from theVictorian Institute of Forensic Medicine willdiscuss their fascinating investigation into askull that was stolen from the Old MelbourneGaol in 1978, thought to belong to Ned Kelly.While this investigation established that theskull did not belong to Ned Kelly it ultimatelyled to the identification of his skeletal remains,found amongst the remains of other executedprisoners exhumed from the Gaol in 1929. Butwhose skull was stolen in 1978?CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS ESSENTIALConvict ParadiseWHEN: Friday 18 May 2012TIME: 8.30pm – 11.00pmCOST: Adult $15VENUE: Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St,MelbourneMelbourne folk bands Underlander and theTaylor Project perform a one-off concertfusing together traditional bush melodies,contemporary folk and modern alternativesongwriting. The performance will give a freshyoung voice to Australian musical folklore andpresent a unique new perspective on our culturalinheritance. Supported by video projections andfield recordings, and held together by spokennarratives and primary documents.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS ESSENTIALGhost SeekersWhen: Once a month on Saturdays, pleasecheck the website for more detailsTime: 9.30pm – 2.30amCost: Single $140, Double $220.The Ghostseekers team conducts paranormalinvestigations in the Old Melbourne Gaol.CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information..BOOKINGS ESSENTIALGhosts, What Ghosts? – Night TourWhen: NEW weeknight program – TuesdaysTime: 7.30pm –9pmCost: Adult $35, Concession $30NT member 20% discount(not recommended for children under12 yrs of age).This Gaol is a grim place. It has a dark history.Stories abound of an unexplainable presence.Over many years, these stories have come fromvisitors and staff alike. None have been proved.Many are compelling…. ‘GHOSTS…WHATGHOSTS?’CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL‘Such a Life’ performanceWhen: Weekends and Wednesdays(School Holidays only)Time: 9:30am – 5pm daily(Closed Christmas Day)Cost: General: Adult $22, Concession $18,Child (5-15yrs) $12.Member: FreeWitness this powerful performance that takesyou inside the life and legend of Ned Kelly.CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS: not requiredHangman’s Night TourWhen: Most Monday, Wednesday,Friday and Saturday nightsTime: 7.30pm –9pmCost: Adult $35, Concession $30NT member 20% discount(not recommended for children under12 yrs of age).What stories would a hangman tell you if hewas guiding you around the Gaol, where hewas the master of the rope?What other stories from the dark side will findtheir way into this performance?Book the Hangman’s Night Tour and find out...if you’re game?CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS ESSENTIALWinter School Holiday ProgramWHEN: Saturday 30 June –Sunday 15 July 2012TIME: 10.30am – 5pm DailyCOST: General: Adult $22, Concession $18,Child (5-15yrs) $12.Member: FreeTake part in the Watch House Experience thatruns every 30 minutes in the former City WatchHouse and there are four courtroom trials a14 VICTORIAN NEWS
day in the Old Magistrates’ Court. On mostdays there are three sessions of our popular‘Scary & Weird Stories’ and even though theyare designed for primary aged children, parentsseem to enjoy it at least as much.CONTACT: 03 8663 7228 orwww.oldmelbournegaol.com.aufor more information.BOOKINGS: not requiredPolly Woodside2A Clarendon Street, South Wharf(Melway: 2E K9)Pirate SundaysWHEN: First Sunday of the monthTIME: 10am – 4pmCOST: General: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8, Family $42.Member: FreeX marks the spot at Polly Woodside on the firstSunday of each month. Dress as a pirate andhead to Polly Woodside to search for elusiveburied treasure, walk the plank, join in piratearts and crafts and have your face painted.CONTACT: 03 9699 9760 or visitwww.pollywoodside.com.au for moreinformationBOOKINGS: not requiredStory TimeWHEN: Every ThursdayTIME: 11am – 12pmCOST: General: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8, Family $42.Member: FreeFun and interactive storytelling with a widevariety of stories, songs and activities. Storiesare read on the deck of the Polly Woodside or,in inclement weather, down below!CONTACT: 03 9699 9760 orwww.pollywoodside.com.auDuke & Orr’s PumphouseGuided Tour and LectureWHEN: Saturday 12 and 19 May 2012WHERE: Polly Woodside TheatrePolly Woodside MuseumWHEN: 2pm-4pmCOST: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8 Family $42Ever wondered how people worked on theunderside of enormous ships? Come and seehow it was done at the Polly Woodside. Seeamazing film footage of a typical 1960s cargoship in the dry dock, hear a lecture explainingthe process and the unique capabilities ofDuke’s Dock’s pumps by noted maritimehistorian Derek Moore and take a tour aroundthe Pumphouse.School Holiday ProgramWHEN: Monday 2 July – Friday 13 July 2012TIME: 10.30am – 3.30pm weekdays onlyCOST: Adult $15, Concession $12,Child $8, Family $42Come aboard the Polly Woodside and join inthe maritime Winter Holiday workshop fun withcraft activities, stories, and games for childrenand families. You’ll come as a land lubber andleave as an old sea salt!CONTACT: 03 8663 7260 or visit www.pollywoodside.com.au for more informationBOOKINGS: Highly recommended19th Century PortableIron Houses399 Coventry Street, South Melbourne(Melway: 2J K2)Open DayWHEN: First Sunday of each month(except January)TIME: 1pm - 4pmCOST: General: Adult $5, Concession $3,Child $3, Family $10.Member: FreeOpportunity to explore the three portableiron houses on site which are among the fewpre-fabricated iron buildings remaining in theWorld.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517BOOKINGS not requiredSpecial Open Day forHeritage FestivalWHEN: Sunday 20 May 2012TIME: 1pm - 4pmCOST: General: Adult $5, Concession $3,Child $3, Family $10.Member: FreeOpportunity to explore the three portableiron houses on site which are among the fewpre-fabricated iron buildings remaining in theWorld.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517BOOKINGS not requiredHistorical Guided Walk –Laneways and BywaysWHEN: Sunday 20 May 2012TIME: 1.45pm for a 2pm start – 3.45pmCOST: General: Adult $20, Concession $18,Child $10National Trust Member: Adult $15,Child $7A guided one and a half hour walk exploringthe bluestone lanes of South Melbourne.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517BOOKINGS: close 17 May 2012Historical Guided Walk –Mansions and GardensWHEN: Sunday 17 June 2012TIME: 1.45pm – 4pmCOST: General: Adult $20, Concession $18,Child $10, National Trust Member:Adult $15, Child $7A delightful walk around South Melbournefocusing on the Victorian architecture and onthe people who lived in the Mansions around StVincent Gardens and the surrounding area.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517 or9699 2172 or email pih@nattrust.com.auBOOKINGS: close 14 June 2012Historical Guided Walk –Window Shopping on Emerald HillWHEN: Sunday 15 July 2012TIME: 1.45pm – 4pmCOST: General: Adult $20, Concession $18,Child $10, National Trust Member:Adult $15, Child $7This 1.5 hr guided walk explores EmeraldHill, which was the original name for SouthMelbourne. The area flourished as a result ofthe influx of migrants in the 1850’s and becamea vibrant commercial hub.CONTACT: Pauline Reid 03 9645 7517 or 96992172 or email pih@nattrust.com.auBOOKINGS: close 12 July 2012Rippon Lea Houseand Gardens192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick (Melway: 67 F2)Mother’s DayWHEN: Sunday 13 May 2012TIME: 11am – 4pmCOST: Adult $12, Concession $9, Child $6.50,Family $30Rippon Lea hosts a special Mother’s Day Outon Sunday 13 May. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea inthe Ballroom, as well as live music, boat rideson the lake, old fashioned games and more.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS: Highly recommendedGlen Eira Story Telling Festival –Brian NankervisWHEN: Saturday 23 June 2012TIME: 11am – 12.30pmCOST: Adult $15, Concession $10Brian Nankervis is probably best-known in recenttimes for his role as one of the hosts of SBSTelevision’s ROCKWIZ. Here, Brian tells the storyof a most interesting life from primary schoolteaching, his role as Dr Ray Good in the theatricaland TV versions of Let the Blood Run Free and hisfamous eccentric beat poet character Raymond JBartholomeuz. Includes brunch.CONTACT: 03 8663 7260BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL and close Friday22 June 2012MAY 2012 15
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