The Mornington Peninsula is always buzzing with local events and attrations.
Scroll down to see what's on in February.
Moonah Classic
Moonah Links Resort
3-7 February
Moonah Classic Moonah Links Resort, Peter Thompson Drv, Fingal
The Moonah Classic returns to Moonah Links Resort for a third consecutive year.To be staged on the acclaimed Open Course, the Moonah Classic is a joint venture partnership between the PGA of Australia and the Handbury Group. Co-sanctioned by the US Nationwide Tour, the event offers a prize pool of US650,000.00.
The Nationwide Tour is the secondary series on the lucrative US PGA circuit and provides a unique opportunity for Australian players to test their skills against international players. This is the only event on Australian soil that conducts this sanctioning with the Nationwide Tour.
2010 will see the launch of the inaugural Moonah Amateur Classic. To be staged in conjunction with the Moonah Classic, the Moonah Amateur Classic offers Amateur golfers a 'once in a lifetime opportunity to step into the shoes of a tournament professional'.
Twilight Jazz Picnic at
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's Cruden Farm
Saturday 6 February 4.00pm - 8.00pm
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's Cruden Farm Enter via Cranhaven Road Langwarrin
An annual fundraising event for the McClelland Gallery
Featuring : The Frankston High School Senior Stage Band, directed by Leon de Bruin, The Jazz Doctors and The Hottentots with special guest Bob Sedergreen.
Entry is from Cranhaven Road, where there is ample parking in the grounds.
Elgee Park wines and soft drinks are available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket, rug, table and chairs and sit back and enjoy the ambience and surrounds of the beautiful garden.
Tickets available from McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin. Entry $12 (pre-purchased), $15 (door). Children under 12yrs free.
9 December 2009 - 8 March 2010
Ambrose Patterson Bathing boxes, Mornington 1914
oil on canvas
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Master landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula: 1800 to the present An MPRG exhibition
For over 200 years, the Mornington Peninsula has attracted a roll-call of Australia’s finest landscape artists. This unique concentration of artists to a single region has created a rare opportunity to survey some of the finest landscape works produced in the last two centuries, and in many respects, to trace the development of landscape painting in Australia. Bringing together 50 exemplary paintings, watercolours and drawings by 28 artists, from Australian and international collections and includes masterpieces such as Eugene von Guerard’s Castle Rock, Cape Schanck 1875. this landmark exhibition is the culmination of ten years of research by the MPRG into the region.
Artists profiled in the exhibition include: Louis August de Sainson, Georgiana McCrae, Eugene von Guérard, Nicholas Chevalier, Louis Buvelot, H. J. Johnstone, Girolamo Nerli, Ambrose Patterson, Arthur Streeton, Penleigh Boyd, Bernard Hall, Emma Minnie Boyd, Violet Teague, Eric Thake, Clarice Beckett, Arthur Boyd, Albert Tucker, John Perceval, Charles Blackman, Fred Williams, William Delafield Cook, Stewart MacFarlane, Lynne Boyd, Ken Smith and Rick Amor.
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last admission 4.45pm)
Admission Fee: $4 adults / $2 concession
Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Open Labour Day and Easter Monday, closed Good Friday, Open Anzac Day from 12 noon to 5pm, Open Queens Birthday
Contemporary Australian Silver & Metalwork Exhibition 2009 A Buda Historic Home & Garden exhibition (toured by NETS Victoria)
This biennial exhibition was established in 1988 to commemorate the work of colonial gold and silversmith, Ernest Leviny, who lived at Buda. This fascinating display endeavours to celebrate and continue the traditions of the metalsmith craft, by placing the works in a contemporary context.
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(last admission 4.45pm)
Admission Fee: $4 adults / $2 concession
Closed Mondays and some public holidays
Open Labour Day and Easter Monday, closed Good Friday, Open Anzac Day from 12 noon to 5pm, Open Queens Birthday
Sandsculpting on the Waterfront
Giant sand sculptures on McComb Reserve at the Waterfront at Frankston, created by some of the worlds best sand sculptors. An amazing and unique experience for the whole family. Location: McComb Boulevard, Frankston Waterfront
6 February
Dromana Bay SLC Pier Swim
Friendly local open water swim: 1200m. Ageing from 14-70+ years, 600 m novice and junior swim also. Trophies and spot prizes awarded.
Location: Dromana Pier Precinct
Contact Information:www.dromanabay.org
14 February
Montalto Sculpture Prize Finalist Exhibition
The Montalto Sculpture Prize $20,000 acquisitive award and Pennon Hill people’s choice award $1,000 (non-acquisitive). Is open to all artists working in any medium.
The Montalto Sculpture Prize was conceived by John & Wendy Mitchell, a further extension of their vision for a winery that combined estate grown premium wines with award winning architectural design and one of the best restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2003 their passion for supporting the visual arts was realised with an annual sculpture prize.
Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove provides a picturesque outdoor gallery that embraces all aspects of the vineyard, from the orchard and olive groves to the herb garden and wetlands. Curated by Neil Williams, the sculptures are creatively sited throughout the 50 acre property. The collection has now become an integral part of Montalto, adding interest and creative energy to an otherwise idyllic scene. Location: Montalto Olive Grove and Vineyard - 33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill
Contact Phone: 03 5989 8412
Contact Email:[email protected]Website:http://www.montalto.com.au
Garden Carnival Maize Maze
Roll up, Roll up to The Enchanted Maze Garden Carnival running from the 26th December 2009 to the 26th January 2010.
Every CHILD gets to play classic carnival games in our sideshow alley like knock em down, ring toss etc.
A prize for every child.
All the old fashion carnival favourites for all to enjoys like fairy floss, show bags and choc tops to name a few.
Spend an old fashioned family day out which will sure to be fun for the whole family. Location: The Enchanted Maze Garden, 55 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat. Website:http://www.enchantedmaze.com.au
27-28 Febaury
Aquafest Marine Expo
Aquafest is a showcase of the latest marine craft, boats, skis, information and advice. Expo also includes "Come and Try Sailing" and "Come and Try Dragon Boat Racing" so come along and have a go. Location: Hastings Foreshore Website:
http://www.peninsulaawuafest.com.au Email: [email protected] Tel: (03) 5976 1884 - Mob: 0425 338487
26-28 February
Western Port Carnival
Family friendly entertainment featuring bands, street parade, community displays, art, craft market, car show, fireworks and more.
Location: Hastings Foreshore
Contact Information: Tammie Johnstone 5979 3783
