Intimate Transactions is an interactive exhibition in which visitors can interact with a person in Mildura through a virtual space. Each participant uses a physical interface called a "Bodyshelf". By gently moving their bodies on this 'smart furniture', they instigate 'intimate transactions', which influence an evolving 'world' created from digital imagery, multichannel sound and tactile feedback. Interaction cost $5. (Bookings required). Individual viewers and school groups are welcome. Group bookings available. Volunteers required - please contact elaine.miles@frankston.vic.gov.au. Wednesday - Friday, 2:00pm - 5:30pm. Saturday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

Learn to juggle! Each month new and experienced jugglers meet to practise and develop their skills. $5 per session, bookings not needed (1 x 1hr 30min session). Sessions will be held outside subject to fine weather. 12:30pm - 2:00pm

If you're looking for a special way to spend an afternoon why not get together with friend for High Tea? The elegance of Brookland's historical homestead will get you in the mood for a taste of yesteryear with a modern twist. Sit in the sunny verandah garden or historic homestead and soak up the ambience of Brookland's tranquil surrounding while enjoying a complimentary glass of champagne and delicious savouries, sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries. Sundays 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

Join Wurundjeri Elder Vicki Nicholson-Brown on a guided walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens bushland. Discover the customs and rich heritage of the traditional custodians of this land. The tour will start with a traditional Tanderrum (welcome ceremony), followed by a discovery of traditional bushfoods from across Australia. 11:00am - 12:30pm. Group tours are available on Wednesdays at 1:30pm. Adults $16, children/concession $12.60 includes entry fee.

We have excelled ourselves. This year a house full of fabulously decorated trees....almost booked out .....ring to secure your booking now!! A day when individuals, club groups or a group of friends may join other visitors to enjoy the house and garden, beautifully decorated to celebrate the Christmas Season. Time 9:45am - 2:45pm. (Due to the events program and prior bookings, not all days are available). Cost adults $36, concession $30, children $10

This major exhibition travelling from the Art Gallery of South Australia focuses on the Australian tonalist painter, Max Meldrum and his school. The exhibition includes the work of seventeen artists and provides an unprecedented opportunity to re-evaluate Meldrum's effect on the development of Australian modernism and to evaluate its bearing on successive generations of Australian painters. Exhibition open until Sunday, 1 February 2009. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Closed on Monday and some public holidays.

Fulcrum continues the McClelland tradition of initiating major outdoor exhibitions in the Sculpture Park. It features one of the most ambitious collections of outdoor kinetic sculptures, created by the New Zealander artist Phil Price (born 1965, Nelson, NZ) over a two year period. Exhibition open until Wednesday, 4 February 2009. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Closed on Monday and some public holidays.

Out of Order - directed by Dave Wearne. When Richard Willey, a government junior minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the Opposition's typists, things go disastrously wrong in his posh London hotel suite. Add a nosy hotel manager, an ancient waiter, a nervous assistant and a presumably dead body that's not as dead as he appears, and you have all the ingredient for an hilarious evening of British farce! Adults $26.50, PSSU $24.50. Cabaret Seating - BYO drinks and nibbles.

Ever consider travelling overseas? Or would you rather see your own backyard? Where ever it is, we've something for everyone. No charge. 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Victoria Police and the Frankston Arts Centre present Operation Harmony. Come and start celebrating the Christmas season with Police Bands. All proceeds from this event will be donated to local charities. Tickets $15. Commences 2:00pm. 3 hours including interval.

Sunday 23 November is the perfect time to grab a picnic and head to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.

Families and friends will be able to take part in a program of free activities to celebrate the launch of the Woodland Picnic Area, the Garden Grubs Kids’ Club and the brand new 4 kilometre bike track that winds its ways through the native bushland of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Come along to learn how to play a didgeridoo, have your face painted, enjoy a free sausage sizzle or participate in a variety of fun games and activities run by Camp Australia.

The Woodlands Picnic Area has been designed by landscape architects Urban Initiatives and is one of four projects that make up the second stage of the Australian Garden. Its large open grasslands, barbeques and a children’s playground make it the perfect spot to enjoy family entertainment. The bushland vegetation provides shade and beauty, while new planting around the picnic site may give you ideas to try at home.

Primary school children are also well catered for with the launch of THE GARDEN GRUBS KIDS’ CLUB, a club designed and run by the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne for children from 5 – 10 years old. Come along on the 23rd November for your chance to meet the club’s cheeky mascot, Grubby, the Garden Grub.

Becoming a member of the garden Grubs Kids’ Club entitles a child to a backpack full of goodies, including a Grubby passport, a water bottle, gardening tools, stickers, regular newsletters, invitations to members-only events and a birthday e-card. Members will also be invited to special Grubby days, and receive sneak peaks of school holiday programs before everyone else. Membership costs $20 a year per child. Members are able to sign onto the ‘Grubby’ website to play games and put their nature knowledge to the test.

Time:              11.00am - 3.00pm
Where:           Woodland Picnic Area
Cost:               Free (Entry prices apply to the Australian Garden)

To celebrate his arrival in Australia on 24 November, 1886 we present on Monday 24 November, the Sir George Tallis Oration, this year presented by Anna French - My Most Enjoyable Career. Anna will discuss her relationship with the legendary designer Kristian Fredrikson, who was an early mentor, collaborator and friend. She is currently establishing The Kristian Fredrikson Scholarship For Design in The Performing Arts as an ongoing memorial to Kristian, who was one of Australia's most distinguished performing arts designers. He died in 2005. Times 9:45am - 3:00pm or 12:45pm - 3:00pm. Cost $40 ($35) Concession. Bookings Essential.

Classic Film Nights are a great way to wind down from the week. Spoil someone special with an early meal at the adjacent Old Cinema Restaurant and take advantage of the ‘Dinner and Movie’ deal or; indulge your inner child with a scrumptious Choc top! November 27th: Singin’ in the Rain (G) Adult tickets $10, Concession $7.50. All films begin at 7:30pm sharp! Reserve your ticket now to ensure you don’t miss out!

Presented in the Briars Park Historic Homestead. Directed by Andrea Ford with Dr. David Kram accompanying and Eric Donnison assisting. Glorious voices, stunning location and sets, costumes designed by Heather Peake who costumes the Australian Ballet. Supper included. Adult $32, Concession $28. 8:00pm

Visit the Affordable Art Fair at Cube 37 where you'll find high quality, locally produced and affordable art ranging from jewellery, sculpture, painting, woodwork, textiles and glass work. Find a unique gift for your loved one at great prices. Be early as everything is limited and it won't last long. Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm - 9:00pm.

Frankston's Christmas Festival of lights ( Proudly Presented by Cadbury) Featuring entertainment, food stalls, rides, lighting of the huge Christmas tree and ending with a spectacular fireworks display. For further information visit: Christmas Festival of Lights 2008

On Saturday 29 November to celebrate the re-opening of our No. 1 screen, we are hosting a great party ...... fireworks, horsemanship demonstration, Aussie BBQ, searchlights and then the screening of 'Australia'. The other screens will have their own movies as well. So, do come dressed the part - Outback Australia. Prizes for the best dressed costumes. Come on all you cowboys and girls, join in and get some great prizes.

More 'Best of British' - Frankston Symphony Orchestra and the Mornington Peninsula Chorale will entertain you with music by Elgar, Purcell, Coates, Vaughan-Williams and more. Includes exciting surprise guest artists. 2:30pm. Adults $22, PSSU $20.