Inspired by the current art deco exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, dress for the ASM dinner should reflect the lavishness of the jazz age. Think cocktail dresses, flapper girls, Jean Harlow, Errol Flynn, The Talented Mr Ripley, 1930s ocean liner wear, the golden age of Hollywood and the early days of Coco Chanel.

For sophisticated enthusiasts, we suggest a pre dinner cocktail or stiff post dinner digestive at Transit Bar - the third floor of the Transport Hotel. For the younger at heart we recommend Riverland about 50 metres along the Yarra towards Princess Bridge.

For those who cant decide if they are a sophisticated enthusiast or if they are young at heart, we recommend Beer Deluxe - especially if you are a connoisseur of ales. All three venues are are conveniently located in Fed Square.