“An unforgettable night, laughter, tears and lots of practical help”
Steve Biddulph is an Australian psychologist and international best selling author. His books Secret of Happy Children, Raising Boys and Manhood are in four million homes and 27 languages. He has influenced the way we look at ourselves as men and especially the raising of boys.
Over 150,000 people worldwide have listened to his talks on raising children. In 2000 he was voted Australian Father of the Year for his work encouraging the roles of fathers.

Cost $25 Playgroup Victoria membership card holders - $30 non members, BOOKING FEE APPLIES. Advance bookings essential. No refunds on tickets. Allocated seating. Steve’s books will be for sale on the night.
WE REGERET THAT BABIES AND CHILDREN CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED AT THESE TALKS.

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Funny, emotionally powerful, humble and plain speaking, Steve Biddulph, in the second of his presentations, addresses how being a man can be a journey of love and accomplishment.

Men have so many roles, son, father, husband and worker. It can be easy to lose track of oneself, who you really are. Yet all your roles depend on being clear and strong in yourself.

What is the purpose of a man's life that can bring energy, joy and focus at every stage?

Topics include: dimensions of manhood; healing the father wound; Men and women; the initiatory journey and the difference between boy and man.

Cost $25 Playgroup Victoria membership card holders - $30 non members, BOOKING FEE APPLIES. Advance bookings essential. No refunds on tickets. Allocated seating. Steve’s books will be for sale on the night.
This evening is limited to an audience of 120 men, 18 years of age and over.

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Come, bring a flag to wave, your voice to join in with the tunes and your family to enjoy the music of Deidre Foyster's Proms Orchestra, Sing Australia Choir, Sebastopol Primary School Choir and Chorizon. Soloists include Robert Pyper, Kyn Ivory and Kelsey Robinson.
Tickets: Adult $28.00, Conc $25.00, Child $5.00.
Purchase tickets prior to performance for a $2.00 discount on adult and concession tickets.

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The students from PLEASANT STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL present for your enjoyment two wonderful concerts in celebration of music and the arts.
Mattinee tickets: All $10.00
Evening tickets: All $18.00

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Experience Tchaikovsky and Sibelius under the baton of
guest conductor Simon Hewett from Opera Australia
featuring pianist Mark Kruger’s soloist performance.
You are guaranteed a brilliant night out!
Tickets: $10.00; Under 16 = No charge. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

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Victoria Police Showband is a vibrant, dynamic group made up of instrumentalists and vocalists.
The Showband performs jazz, swing, contemporary pop as well as music from musicals and light opera. The band is a powerful proactive tool for increasing positive contact and communication with the public. Through the medium of music they can effectively enhance the delivery of Victoria Police's corporate messages and themes.
The Showband is a versatile group of some of the best musicians in Melbourne that can target everything from police ceremonial functions to schools, balls to formal concerts and anything in between.
All tickets: N/C - Bookings preferred

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NOTHING WRONG WITH MY MEMORY!
‘Nothing Wrong With My Memory’ tells the story of Gwen, whose increasing forgetfulness is becoming more obvious. Her daughter, Val is drawn more deeply into a caring role where we share her stress and despair but also laughter along the way.
Script & lyrics by Carol B Cole, original music by Warren Peart. Cast: Carol Cole and Lesley Rowland.
Tickets: $20.00 and concession $15.00
Part proceeds to aid Ballarat Regional Alzheimer’s Information Network.

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MCO is the fresh, vibrant face of orchestral music in Australia. It is the only Melbourne professional chamber orchestra to make the Melbourne Recital Centre, the nation’s leading performance space for fine music, its home. Based on the model of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, it is “an orchestra of equals”.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in F, K.138

Richard Mills Essay for strings (2010)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano concerto No.14 in E flat, K.449

Antonín Dvorák Serenade for strings in E, Op.22

Mozart’s K.449 is an important step in the progress of Mozart the composer and is the fourth of his piano concertos presented in four consecutive MCO series.

Amir Farid (pictured)is acknowledged as one of Australia’s most significant emerging pianists. Recently graduated with distinction from the Royal College of Music in London, Amir’s trademark surety of touch, confidence of attack and subtlety of phrasing will have audiences immersed in his music.

Blaze also sees the first performance by MCO of a Richard Mills composition. The celebrated Australian composer has arranged his string quartet especially for MCO resulting in the first outing for his Essay for Strings.

The program concludes with the timeless favourite, Dvorák’s Serenade for Strings.
Tickets: Adult $30.00; Conc. $25.00; Student $17.00

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