South Australian Tourism Commission – Fast Track – August

This Week’s Events

4 August 2006 – 10 August 2006

Adelaide City and Suburbs

Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre’s Winter Solstice Season of Multicultural Arts 2006

Come alive and refresh your soul with the spiritual, intellectual and physical warmth of Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre’s Winter Solstice season of multicultural arts 2006. A season of music and dance concerts, forums, exhibitions and artists’ talks.

Where: Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre, Lion Arts Centre, Corner North Terrace and Morphett Street, Adelaide

When: Various times, until Saturday 19 August 2006

Prices: Various prices

Call for inf Media and Public – call 08 8212 4276 or email [email protected] or visit www.nexus.asn.au

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra plays The Brandenburgs

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra plays The Brandenburgs – A rare moment to hear four famous Brandenburg concertos from the Master, JS Bach – Touring Nationally in August 2006.  ‘Bach’s Brandenburg concertos are the supreme jewels of the baroque music, inspiring me to name the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in their honour’, says Paul Dyer, Artistic Director. ‘Audiences will be able to hear for themselves why Bach is revered as one of the greatest, most imaginative and most innovative composers of all time.’  This program showcases Bach’s very unusual groupings of instruments and the exquisite musical dialogues that take place between the players. All musicians on stage have a chance to shine and the audience also gets to hear more rarely used instruments such as the viola da gamba and the violino piccolo.

Where: Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide

When: 3:00pm, Sunday 6 August 2006

Prices: Adults from $52.30, Concession from $43.30

Call for inf Media and Public – Bass on 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au or visit www.brandenburg.com.au

ASO presents Malaysian Airlines Masters Series ‘Magnificent Mahler’

The full force of the ASO is unleashed in Mahler’s majestic 5th Symphony. A declaration of deep love, with all the connotations of turbulence and ecstasy that it brings, this symphony is one of Mahler’s most exhilarating and moving. Its sublime Adagietto for strings and harp is a most treasured musical creation, known to audiences through Visconti’s Death in Venice.

Where: Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide

When: 6:30pm, Thursday 3 August and Saturday 5 August 2006 and 8:00pm, Friday 4 August 2006

Prices: Adults from $45.00, Concession from $41.00

Call for inf Media – Jeff Smith on 8233 6205 or 0402 677 389 or email [email protected] or visit www.bass.net.au

Public – Bass on 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au

Women’s International Zionist Organisation (WIZO SA) presents “What Men Want”

Hon. Justice John Sulan, well known Adelaide Supreme Court judge, Hon. Christopher Pyne M.P., and well known Adelaide personality Russell Starke will take part in a panel discussion of “What Men Want” as well as other prominent guests. All funds raised at this luncheon will be directed to WIZO projects in Israel.  WIZO sponsors crèches, pre-schools, shelters for abused women and recently started training women in leadership and politics.  Presently WIZO is providing food packs to alleviate the poverty situation affecting many Israeli citizens brought on by the affects of terrorism.

Where: Hilton International Adelaide, Victoria Square, Adelaide

When: 10:30am – 2:00pm Sunday 30 July 2006

Prices: Individual seats $45.00, Corporate tables of eight $360.00, Corporate tables of ten $450.00

Call for inf Media and Public – Alisha Fisher on 08 8221 7004 or 0412 442 642 or visit www.aicc.org.au

Carrick Hill Reveals Treasures From The Attic

An exhibition of more than 60 rarely seen items from the famous Hayward bequest will be on show at Carrick Hill. Curated by Carrick Hill Director Richard Heathcote the show, entitled ‘What’s in the Attic’ will feature an eclectic mix of humorous sketches, old master prints and drawings, photographs, sculptural works, books, medieval weapons, thirteen swords, leather fire buckets, furniture and part of Sir Edward Hayward’s drum kit.

Where: Carrick Hill, 46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield 

When: 10:00am to 4:30pm, Wednesdays to Sundays between Thursday 3 August and Sunday 3 September 2006

Prices: Adults $8.50, Concession $6.50, Family $20.00

Call for inf Media – Neil Ward Publicity on 08 8361 3577 or 0438 095 580Public – Carrick Hill on 08 8379 3886

The Great War and its Aftermath: South Australia 1914 – 28 Conference

The conference will complement the Trust’s current exhibition ‘Gallipoli: The South Australian Story’, which is displayed in its head office in the Torrens Parade Ground.  Conference presentations will focus on the impact of the war in South Australia and at South Australia in the 1920s. Bookings are essential.

Where: Memorial Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide (Free parking available)

When: Wednesday 2 August – Friday 4 August 2006

Prices: Free entry (gold coin donation appreciated)

Call for inf Media – Lee Tillet on 08 8203 9868 or email [email protected]  

Public – (08) 8203 9888 or emailing [email protected] or visit www.history.sa.gov.au 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

This show is a rollicking revisit to ancient Rome, featuring slaves, masters, courtesans, virgins, plots, schemes, mistaken identities and much more.

Where: The Arts Theatre, 53 Angus Street, Adelaide

When: 8:00pm Friday 28 July, Saturday 29 July and Wednesday 2 August to Saturday 5 August, 2:00pm Saturday 5 August 2006

Prices: Adults $28.30, Concession $22.80

Call for inf Media – 08 8221 5644 or www.theartstheatre.com.au

Public – 08 8400 2304 or www.bass.net.au

Rebecca

Daphne Du Maurier’s classic psychological thriller is brought to life on stage by the Independent Theatre Company.

Where: Odeon Theatre, Queen Street, Norwood

When: 7:30pm Saturday 29 July, Wednesday 2 to Saturday 5 August and Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 August, 4:00pm Sunday 30 July, 6:30 Tuesday 8 August 2006

Prices: Adults $32.55, Concession $27.25

Call for inf Media and Public – 08 8400 2304 or www.bass.net.au

Green D Men

The Bakehouse Theatre Company presents a new dance work choreographed by Troy Mundy.

Where: Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street, Adelaide

When: 8:00pm Wednesdays to Saturdays, Friday 21 July to Saturday 5 August 2006

Prices: Adults $18.00, students $10.00

Call for inf Media and Public – call Bakehouse Theatre Company 08 8227 0505

Dusty: the original pop diva

Starring Tamsin Carroll as Dusty Springfield, this show explores the incredible life and music of one of modern music’s legendary stars.

Where: Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, Adelaide

When: Various times, Tuesday 25 July to Tuesday 15 August 2006

Prices: Adults from $60, Concession from $50.00

Call for inf Media – Cheree McEwin on 08 8216 8699 or 0416 181 679

Public – 08 8400 2304 or www.bass.net.au

Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre Winter Solstice Season 2006

Warm your soul with a season of music and dance concerts, forums, exhibitions and artists talks.

Where: Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre, Lion Arts Centre, Corner North Terrace and Morphett Street, Adelaide

When: Various times, Thursday 27 July to Saturday 19 August

Prices: Prices vary for individual events

Call for inf Media and Public – 08 8212 4276 or www.nexus.asn.au

Margaret Preston: Art and Life

This is the most extensive exhibition ever presented of Adelaide-born Margaret Preston’s work. Preston is one of Australia’s most celebrated artists and the country’s most important early modernist. Her vibrant, decorative paintings and prints of the 1920s and 30s epitomise a unique era in the history of Australian art.

Where: Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide

When: 10:00am – 5:00pm, until Sunday 13 August 2006

Prices: Adults $12.00, Concession $10.00, Members and Students $8.00 and children under 16 free

Call for inf Media – Miranda Starke on 8207 7032 or email [email protected] or visit www.artgallery.sa.gov.au 

Public – call 8207 7000 or visit www.artgallery.sa.gov.au

John McDouall Stuart’s Expeditions Relived

Presented by the John McDouall Stuart Society, this exhibition celebrates the pioneering spirit of one of our State’s early European explorers.  The exhibition looks at Stuart’s expeditions from 1858 – 1862, the men and horses that accompanied him, and the effect of these expeditions on South Australia.

Where: Migration Museum, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

When: 10:00am – 5:00pm weekdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm weekends and public holidays, until Monday 28 August 2006

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Media– Lee Tillett on 08 8203 9868 or email [email protected] or visit www.history.sa.gov.au 

Public – call the Migration Museum on 08 8207 7580 or visit www.history.sa.gov.au

Gallipoli: The South Australian Story

Every Australian has heard of Gallipoli and the Anzacs, but South Australia’s own specific part in the story is less well known. This free exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the Anzac campaign, focusing on the incredible contribution of both the South Australian soldiers on the frontline and those South Australians who worked for the war effort on the home front in 1915.

Where: History Trust headquarters, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide

When: 9:30am – 3:30pm weekdays until Thursday 31 August 2006

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Public – Kate Walsh on 08 8203 9878 or visit www.history.sa.gov.au

Media – Lee Tillett on 08 8203 9868

The Most Delightful Thing on Earth: the art of Gladys Reynell

South Australia’s first studio potter, Gladys Reynell, produced innovative and distinctive earthenware which combined abstract designs with Australian flora and fauna. This exhibition features 170 of the artist’s works, including her distinctive Modernist pottery, paintings, drawings and prints.

Where: Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide

When: 10:00am – 5:00pm, until Sunday 24 September 2006

Prices: Adults $10.00, Concession $8.00, Members $5.00, Students $6.00 and Children under 16 free

Call for inf Media – Miranda Starke on 8207 7032 or email [email protected] or visit www.artgallery.sa.gov.au 

Public – call 8207 7000 or visit www.artgallery.sa.gov.au

Australia Under Attack 1942-1943

Through a display of photographs, works of art, and personal items, Australia under attack chronicles a unique time in the nation’s history: the years when many Australians believed we were facing the threat of invasion.

Where: South Australian Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide

When: 10:00am – 5:00pm, until Sunday 15 October 2006

Prices: Entry fee for museum only – Adults $8.50, Concession $6.50, Children $3.50 and Family $22.00

Call for inf Media – Lee Tillett, on 08 8203 9868 or 0419 860 106

Public – 08 8207 6255 or www.history.sa.gov.au

Regional South Australia

Eyre Peninsula Field Days

The Eyre Peninsula field days are one of the major events on the Australian field day calendar. The three day event displays and demonstrates agricultural machinery, latest technology and information for the rural industry, showcasing new releases, equipment, tools, fertilisers, chemicals, seed trials, four wheel drives and camping equipment.

Where: Rudall Road, Cleve

When: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Tuesday 8 August – Thursday 10 August 2006

Prices: Adult $12.00, Student $2.00

Call for inf Media and Public – Narissa Schuster on 08 8628 2219 or 0419 295 780 or email [email protected] or visit www.eyrepeninsulafielddays.com.au

Oi Oi Oister Day @ Hugh Hamilton Wines

The “Oi Oi Oister Day” is on again on the first Sunday of the month at Hugh Hamilton’s Winery in McLaren Vale. SOHO restaurant from Melbourne Street North Adelaide will present a delicious menu including huge, freshly shucked West Coast Oysters served natural, or cooked with delicious sauces plus Beef Estoufade, a Cheese Platter followed by Sticky Date Pudding. Enjoy a great range of reds and whites including some new releases at cellar prices by the glass or bottle. Relax in the spectacular cellar door and take in the ambience, the food and the wine.

Where: Hugh Hamilton Wines Cellar Door, McMurtie Road, McLaren Vale

When: 11:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 6 August 2006

Prices: Free entry to cellar door, cost for á la carte menu

Call for inf Media and Public – call 08 8323 8689 or email [email protected]

Roxby Downs OneSteel Outback Cup

Race day, around 2000 people gather from as far away as Birdsville and Alice Springs for a fantastic trackside celebration that begins with an outback breakfast and continues well into the evening. Fashion plays a big part trackside, with Fashions on the Field and the naming of Miss and Mr Outback. Plus there’ll be live entertainment, kids entertainment, and a full programme of racing. It’s a great piece of Aussie culture that shouldn’t be missed.

Where: Roxby Downs Racecourse, Roxby Downs

When: 9:00am, Saturday 5 August 2006

Prices: Adult $10.00, Concession $6.50 and children under 16 free

Call for inf Media and Public – Barry Patterson on 08 8671 3113 or 0407 779 272 or visit www.racingsa.com.au

10th Balaklava Eisteddfod

Be entertained at your choice of venue to hear the wonderful talent that so many people have to offer. Having a receptive audience also provides great encouragement and experience for the entrants. Complimenting the weekend, the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery and food outlets will be open during the weekend.

Where: Various venues across Balaklava

When: Various times, Friday 4 August – Sunday 6 August 2006

Prices: From $3.00

Call for inf Media and Public – call Dianne Spence on 0419 030 581 or 08 8862 2113 or email [email protected] or visit www.geocities.com/balaklava_eisteddfod

Country Arts SA presents Bell Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’

Fairytale romance is mingled with the tougher issues of justice, mercy, racism and tolerance.

Where: Barossa Arts and Convention Centre, Magnolia Road, Tanunda

When: 8:00pm Saturday 5 August 2006

Prices: Adult $40.30, Concession $35.80

Call for inf Media and Public – call 08 8561 4299 or visit www.barossaconvention.org

Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 2006

The launch of the Almond Blossom Festival is on Thursday, with gigs on Friday and the opening of the Photographic Competition. Saturday is the Almond Blossom Festival markets and the finale the following weekend.

Where: Various sites across Willunga

When: Various times, Thursday 27 July 2006 – Sunday 6 August 2006

Prices: various prices and free events

Call for inf Media and Public – Liz Ingoldby on 08 8557 8674 or 0431 229 440 or visit http://www.willungafestivals.com/Almond-Blossom-Festival-Programme.asp

Pack of Lies

This powerful drama is a true story of friendship and betrayal is set during the Cold War. Performed by the Kapunda Musical Society.

Where: The Chapel Theatre, Chapel Street, Kapunda

When: 8:00pm, Thursday 3 August to Saturday 5 August 2006

Prices: Adults $15.00, Concession $12.00, Children $9.00

Call for inf Media – Jody Arthur on 8566 2381

Public – 08 8566 3376 

Weird Wheels @ National Motor Museum

Vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, and this exhibition shows off some of the stranger beasts that have found their way onto the market and roads of Australia over the years.

Where: National Motor Museum, Shannon Street, Birdwood

When: Until Sunday 13 August 2006

Prices: Adult $9.00, Concession $7.00, Children $4.00

Call for inf Media – Kym Cheek on 08 8203 9869 or 0401 120 924 or email on [email protected]

Public – National Motor Museum on 08 8568 4000 or visit www.history.sa.gov.au

Drawing Today

A collection of artworks that push the boundaries of traditional drawing, bringing a fresh new perspective to this ancient medium.

Where: Ascot Theatre, 48 Graves Street, Kadina

When: 10:00 – 4:30pm weekdays and 9:30am – 12:00pm Saturdays, until Tuesday 29 August 2006

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Media and Public – toll free call on 1800 654 991

Barbara Wallace Memorial Exhibition  

A commemorative exhibition celebrating the work and life of an inspirational woman. Wallace was a talented craftsperson in her own right, and a driving force in the artistic community of the Limestone Coast.

Where: The Millicent Gallery, Ridge Terrace, Millicent

When: Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00am to 5:30pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am to 5:30pm, Sundays 2:00pm to 4:00pm, until Tuesday 10 October

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Media and Public – 08 8733 0940

Next Week’s Events

11 August 2006 – 13 August 2006

Adelaide City and Suburbs

Winterlicious

Children can build real snowmen this winter as Port Adelaide is transformed into a winter wonderland. World renowned ice designer Glenn Smith will also be on show carving life-size ice sculptures. Fireworks, local entertainment and an Ice Bar are just some of the other attractions on offer at the Port.

Where: Light House Square, Port Adelaide

When: Saturday 12 August and Sunday 13 August 2006

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Media and Public – Pia Vogrin on 0419 853 614

Science Alive

A free family event celebrating science with interactive displays, shows and career information.

Where: Royal Adelaide Showgrounds, Goodwood Road, Wayville

When: 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 13 August 2006

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Media and Public – Brian Haddy on 08 8210 5211 or 08 8231 6565 or email [email protected] or visit www.scienceweek.info.au

Life x 3

The Grand Chaos Theory is applied to a Parisian dinner party in Yasmina Reza’s brilliantly funny comedy of manners. A disastrous dinner between two astrophysicists and their wives is played out three times, with increasingly hilarious and unsettling results. Life x 3 shows how chance, with its impact upon our actions and behaviour, can change everything.

Where: The Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Road, Adelaide

When: Various time, Friday 11 August until Saturday 2 September 2006

Prices: Various prices

Call for inf Media – Vanessa Allen on 08 8231 5151 or 0413 625 478 or email [email protected] or visit www.statetheatre.sa.com.au

Public – Bass on 131 246 or visit www.bass.net.au

Recitals Australia Wednesday Lunch Hour Concerts

During the four months of recitals, musicians ranging from all stages of their performing life: student, emerging, professional and established will give solo and chamber music recitals.

Where: Pilgrim Church 12 Flinders Street Adelaide

When: 12:10pm and 1:10pm, Wednesday 9 August 2006

Prices: Adults $5.00, Concession $3.00

Call for inf Media – Christopher Wainwright on 0438 829 728 or email [email protected]

Public – call 08 8266 4936 or email [email protected]  

Regional South Australia

2006 Variety Bash

Gawler to host start of the Variety Bash. With a contingent of more than 100

pre 1970 zany vehicles and three hundred and twenty even zanier crews, including The Wiggles, The Barbies, The Clowns and The Simpsons, it will be a spectacle not to be missed.

Where: Pioneer Park, Gawler

When: Festivities start at 8:30am Saturday 12 August 2006

Prices: Free entry

Call for inf Media and Public – Jane Colbeck on 8293 8744 or Garry Stewart 0417 813 064 or email [email protected] or visit www.varietysa.on.net   

Tintinara Centenary Celebration Weekend

Tintinara will be celebrating its one-hundredth birthday and invite you to come and celebrate with them. Many events will be occurring on this weekend for people of all ages being able to enjoy themselves.

Where: Various venues throughout Tintinara

When: Various times from Friday 11 August to Sunday 13 August 2006

Prices: Various costs

Call for inf Media and Public – Jo McKenzie on 08 8757 2260 or visit http://www.tinty100.org/home.html

Report by The Mole