Tom Jones In Concert

Sir Tom is on his first headline tour for 10 years and hits the Rod Laver Arena on March 11th.

His 40 year career as one of the worlds most unique vocal talents is still going strong.

The Motown Event

This year celebrates the 50th year of Motown. To mark the occasion the legends of Motown reunite for this one-off extravaganza featuring household names such as The Four Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and The Miracles with special appearances by 6 time Grammy award winner Joan Osborne, GUITAR LEGEND Ian Moss and Jimmy Barnes with a sensational band conducted by Chong Lim backing the whole show.

So, if you want to get "Dancing in the street" or find out "What's goin' on", book now and tell 'em "You heard it through the grapevine".

OR LISTEN TO DJ SOLO'S "SOUL TRAIN" ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS ON 88.3!!!!!!

MORDIALLOC BY THE BAY FINE FOOD, WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL

The fabulous Mordialloc by the Bay Fine Food, Wine & Music Festival is Kingston's premier event which attracts more than 60,000 people each year.

The 2010 Festival will be held on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March. The Festival program will be available shortly. The festival promises to be bigger and better than ever featuring FOUR music stages, Master Chef demonstrations, Gourmet Food and Wine, dancing and workshops, rides and amusements, beach activities and more all for an entry fee of only $2* per person.

88.3 will be there doing a live broadcast all weekend.

FAME: The Musical

FAME, the high energy dance musical returns to Melbourne for a strictly limited season at the Regent Theatre from 16 April 2010. A gritty urban drama awash with passion, FAME takes the audience to the pinnacle of desire and revives memories of youth, love, energy and risk. Introducing a new wave of young Australian talent FAME will have the blood running hot in your veins and the lyrics hot on your lips.

Join the priority waitlist now for the opportunity to be one of the first to receive any updates relating to the FAME season at the Regent Theatre. If tickets to this event become available we will endeavour to contact you by email. Please note that registration on this waitlist does not constitute a booking.

Waitlist Here Now

Australian Open Tennis 2010

Mixing premium tennis with premium entertainment, facilities and technology, this event delivers a unique experience, with its own character, atmosphere and talking points. One of Australia's best events of the year. Don't miss your ticket to the world - General Public Tickets on sale October.

Fleetwood Mac

Tue 1 & Wed 2 Dec - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Following on the heels of their hugely successful 55-city sold out North American tour, legendary super group Fleetwood Mac will bring their "Unleashed" tour to Australia later this year. The tour, their first in five years, is a two-hour plus celebration of all the greatest hits from undoubtedly one of the most enduring, celebrated and influential rock groups of all time. And how's this for a set list! 'Rhiannon', 'Dreams', 'The Chain', 'Tusk', 'Landslide', 'Gold Dust Woman', 'Say That You Love Me', 'Stand Back', 'Go Your Own Way', 'Don't Stop', 'Sara' and 'Never Going Back Again'... to name just a few of their incredible classic hits!

Andrianakis Fitzroy Gallery
274 Fitzroy Street Fitzroy, 3065

If you have never been there, this is one of the delightful treasures of the inner city suburbs. The gallery has attached a delightful garden setting which is filled with works of art and is the perfect place to sit down and have a picnic or glass of bubbly/wine with some biscuits, cheese or pate (duck liver and brandy being my favourite).

New artists have an excellent venue to show their works and frequently make their first sales. At the launches, which I have attended over the years, I also found that many of the new artists (not all youthful, some were mature and deciding to try their talents) were very keen to hear what people really thought of the works. They were willing to listen to constructive comments.

It is an excellent place to see a huge variety of styles as unlike many galleries, this one is not known for preferential artists or particular type of art. All styles are encouraged and many budding artists have found it a place to start or stop their artistic enterprise.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Sunday 1- 6pm
Phone 9417 3284

National Boer War Memorial

There is a committed band of people, who are dedicated to raising the funds for a National Boer War Memorial, as at present there isn't one. On ANZAC Day descendants of Boer War Veterans marched in the parade led by The Hon. Michael Baden Powell and The Hon. Wendy Baden Powell. Baden Powell's grandfather commanded the famous Defense of Mafeking during the Boer War and later founded the Scouting Movement. This group has as Patrons Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Air Chief Marshall Houston AO, AFC Chief of Defense Force.

Although individual States have Civic Bort War Memorials (Victoria has 53 including Ballaarat, Bacchus Marsh, Sale and the North of Shrine forecourt) there is no National Shrine. This is a situation the group is planning to change, by raising money and building one. Bearing in mind they were the first ramparts of what were to become the ANZACS, the current situation is not acceptable.

It is estimated that about $3 million needs to be raised to complete the Memorial by June 2010. Thus far the former West Australian Premier Alan Carpenter donated $30,000 the Queensland RSL $10,000 and the rest of the funding appeals are taking place allover Australia.

Donations can be made to National Boer War Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 42, Bulleen, Vic., 3102 or contact your local RSL and remember ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE.

For Background briefing paper Victoria www.bwm.org.au

Rochford Winery, Hill Road, Yarra Valley

Each year since Australia Day 2000, the Rochford Winery has delivered a series of concerts, which have become generally known as 'A Day on the Green'. This year is no different and it begins with the

Cuban Jazz Festival 2009

On Sunday 25 October, the Cuban Bands and vineyard DJ's present a variety of music with two main areas to choose from. There will be Salsa Dance lessons and a large variety of food and drinks.

If you are planning to celebrate please consider taking on of the 70 buses which will leave various places in Melbourne at 10am. Party buses are also available. Ticket and other inquiries telephone 9525 3432

The B-52s

This is a fun and glamour 'Day on the Green' starring The B-52s with special guests, The Proclaimers and Mental as Anything. DJ Grandmaster Baitz will be there during the short intervals. The gates open at 4pm (but if people are congregating early they usually let them in to grab the best spots). Children are welcome and this is usually a great day out.

Rock and Vines NYE

This is a New Year's Eve celebration with a difference. It will feature 2 venues Hanging Rock in the Macedon Ranges and Rochford Winery at Yarra Valley. The same artists will appear at both venues by being flown between them by helicopter. The idea is that Hanging Rock with outdoor facilities will be larger with Barbeque or picnic, while Rochford has its restaurant facilities. As both are an hour from Melbourne, it is a matter of personal taste which one you choose to attend. Some of us will be booking our usual bed and breakfast and wisely be picked up from Rochford. The same facilities are also available in Macedon, but do book early. Buses are as above.

For more information telephone 5962 2119 or www.rochfordwines.com.au