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How are you, Reader?
Hit reply and let me know. Truly. I’d love to hear.
Me? I’m doing well. I feel lucky to have recovered quickly after the whole family was sick with winter illness. I’m hoping we stay in the clear now while I spend the next 6 weeks training for the Gold Coast half-marathon. Nothing worse than running while sick!
I’ve also been spending this cosy season reading a lot of books, including Corners of Melbourne, a book of quirky Melbourne facts from historian Robyn Annear…
…Speaking of new knowledge, I thought I’d share a few of my favourite curious facts about Melbourne that I discovered while browsing on Experience Oz.
Did you know???
#1–According to the Crimes Act of 1958, it is illegal to trade with a pirate if you encounter one in Melbourne.
#2 – Melbourne’s Luna Park is the oldest privately-owned theme park in the world
#3– Melburnians drink the most coffee per capita than any other city in the world!
Okay, that last fact was just for fun and I have no idea if it’s true, but it’s fun to think about, right?
I’d love to hear any fun facts about Melbourne that you know – just hit reply.
Joyce xx
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- Living Future Expo (Sun 2 Jun) – Learn about eco-friendly solutions and sustainable living with workshops, talks, demonstrations, plus free entertainment + smoothies for early visitors!
- BEINGS By Universal Everything (Wed 22 May – Sun 29 Sep 2024) – A playful family adventure at ACMI filled with vibrant and playful digital art.
- Sound of Drawing & Voice Lab at Melbourne Design Week (Fri 31 May – Sun 2 Jun) – Witness Polyglot Theatre’s Sound of Drawing, where textures and immersive technology come together, and Voice Lab, an experience where children can share thoughts and opinions.
- Donut Festival (Sat 1 Jun – Sun 2 Jun) – enjoy a weekend of doughy and sugary deliciousness!
- RISING: Melbourne Kids’ Spaceship Workshop (Sat 1 Jun – Sat 15 Jun) – Create wearable spaceships inspired by BEAM ME UP, The Art of Abduction—Tony Albert’s playful, interactive installation that asks: ‘who is the alien, why are they here and what do they want?’
- How to Catch a Star (Sun 2 Jun – Mon 3 Jun) – Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.
- Dinos at Healesville Sanctuary (Until 14 July 2024) – Let your imagination run wild as you explore a new trail of animatronic dinosaurs coming to life before your eyes for a limited time only.
- Circus Royale (Fri 17 May – Mon 10 Jun) – see awe-inspiring acts, and pulse-pounding performances, mystic illusions, breathtaking feats, and moments of wonder! Don’t miss this experience of a lifetime.
- Footscray Community Arts’ Toddler Jam (Thursdays and Fridays) – Razz, a long-time member of Footscray Community Arts, will get your toddlers active and learning through play, with a mixture of percussion, singing, and dancing.
- Camberwell Sunday Market (Sundays) – secondhand retro, vintage, antique, fashion and collectible goods you just can’t find anywhere else
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