FedMail | 26 Aug 2008
What's On
Cultural Attractions
- Look! Perspectives on the Contemporary Collection
- Klippel/Klippel: Opus 2008
- Correspondences: Victor Erice and Abbas Kiarostami
- Marc Pascal's Clothing Beam
- The Fracture Gallery – Drought
- 4th Australian Poster Annual Exhibition
- The Melbourne Writers Festival
- Fiesta Malaysia
- Late Night Thursdays
- Tai Chi
- Fed Square Book Market
- Car Clubs Showcase Series
- Urban Gifts - Interactive Public Art Installation by Clare McCracken
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Welcome to Fed Square, the home of The Melbourne Writers Festival
The Melbourne Writers Festival is now in full swing and there are still plenty of sessions available. With more than 300 writers including Australian greats, Geoffrey Blainey, Robert Drewe, David Malouf and Bruce Petty, not to mention a stellar overseas contingent, there’s bound to be a session that gets those creative juices flowing.
Looking for something to do after work? Drop into the Festival Club in ACMI for a night of free entertainment. Whether it’s live music, comedy or cabaret you’re after, the Festival Club is the place to be.
And as winter draws to a close, don’t forget to visit coldandgrumpy.com for your final chance to win $1000 to spend at Fed Square! Competition ends 31/08/08.
Riverland Bar and Cafe
Late Night Thursdays @ Fed Square
If you're having a casual dinner, a large celebration or simply catching up with friends, you can't go past the Riverland Bar and Cafe for it's relaxed atmosphere and incredible views. Located on Federation Wharf, Riverland is the perfect place to linger after work, watching the rowing boats glide down the Yarra over a glass of wine. Riverland have just introduced a new menu that includes delicious canapés, flat bread pizzas, antipastos, soup, baguettes, and tasty smoked duck sausages straight from the BBQ. Whatever you do don’t miss their Winter Warmer Special – Mulled wine brewed with spices, brandy and citrus rinds... MORE
Where: Federation Wharf
When: Monday - Sunday, 7am til late
Have you noticed something different about Fed Square on Thursday nights? NGV Australia and ACMI are open to 9pm so you can enjoy the latest exhibitions without the usual bustle of weekend crowds. Grab a friend this Thursday and get down to ACMI to see the Australian premiere of Starting Out in the Evening. This film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and it’s easy to see why... MORE
Time: 7.30pm
Admission: Full $13 / Concession $10
Bookings: +61 3 8663 2583
ACMI Shop
From the latest releases to hard-to-find imported titles, Melbourne's best place for film books is the ACMI Shop. Whether you're a fan of Spielberg or a Tarantino die-hard, you'll find what you're looking for in the ACMI Shop's newest series, Conversations with Filmmakers. Published by the University Press of Mississippi, the series features more than 80 titles dedicated to the world's greatest film directors. Each book brings together a collection of interviews with the filmmaker and provides a remarkable insight into their craft. On sale at the ACMI Shop until 30 September... MORE
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