Alice Desert Festival

6pm
Sunset Street parade , Todd Mall
It’s on again for 08, the Alice Desert Festival Sunset Street Parade.
Come and witness community members from all walks of life put
a spring in their step, flaunt, flourish, march, saunter, beat, knock,
boom, crash, trumpet, mosey, promenade, mince, dance, boogie,
skip, hop, waltz, disco, bop in an unforgettable procession of
wonder. A river of community colour and life will weave and flow
down Todd Mall with participants like the Comedy Marching Band,
Postie Bikes Unite, Bands on Floats, Dr Strangeways, TheMoxie,
Multicultural Dancers, Children’s Area Characters, YMCA, Street
Performers, Flying Bongo Beanie Van, Deadly Treadlies,
Strictly Salsa, Drum Atweme, Wearable Arts Floats,
Dress Up Your Pushie and more!

Parade prizes proudly sponsored by Department for Employment,
Education and Training

6.45pm
One Love Parade Community Finale
With percussion groups, Asante Sana and karaoke / singalong
followed by dancing with Symbiosis – everyone can let their hair down!
Where Main Stage, ASTC lawns

7.20pm
Acknowledgement of Country
and Official Opening

7.30pm-midnight
Bush bands bash ,
Main Stage, HUB Space
Pulsating live music from the heart, featuring Indigenous bands from
remote bush communities across Central Australia. A celebration
of contemporary Indigenous music and culture showcasing
community produced multimedia - short films, animations and film
clips. Get ready to ROCK! All Welcome. (BBB is a drug & alcohol
free event.) Where Main Stage HUB Space Cost Free
Info 0414 606 710

24/7
Alice in View
Presented by Watch this Space and RedHOT Arts. Twenty artists
display their work in shop windows to be seen by locals, tourists
and delegates at art at the heart conference in October. The
exhibition strives to create an exciting and stimulating dialogue
between arts and business communities and is part of the
IMAGINE ALICE program of installations, exhibitions and events.
This event continues until 23 Oct. Catch it in a window near you!
Where Various businesses around town Cost Free Info 8952 1949

7am-6pm
See our Land...Share Our Story
A photographic exhibition that captures the ever changing colours
and diverse landscape from Kakadu and Arnhem Land to the Red
Centre Where Alice Springs Airport Cost Free Info 0419 824 035

9.30am-late
Big Country Exhibition Gallery
Gondwana showcases the work from a wide geographical
area including the NPY lands, Central and Western Desert, the
Kimberleys and the Top End.
Where Gallery Gondwana, Todd Mall Cost Free Info 8953 1577

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Artback NT’s national touring exhibition is a cross-cultural
exploration of plants and their use with plant fibre workshops,
installations and forums, showcasing local plants and fibre crafts.
Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
Everyone’s been asking where all those wonderful acquired
Wearable Art pieces go? Well here is your chance to see some.
This special selected collection continues until 19 Oct.
Where National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, 2 Stuart Tce
Cost (for all attractions) $6.50/$3 child/$5 conc/$16 family
Info 8952 9006

11am-3pm
Texture , Tinctures & Twigs Exhibition
Artist in residence Philomena Hali will be working in the mulga grove
making installation works using desert fibres, natural dyes and
wood. Linked with Replant: a new generation of botanical art and
IMAGINE ALICE. See previous listings. Where Olive Pink Botanic
Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154

2.30pm-3pm
Free Didgeridoo Workshops /
Demonstrations
Sounds of Starlight Theatre

7.30pm
Bye Bye Birdie
This timeless musical classic all singing, all dancing, all acting and
guaranteed to get the whole family toe tapping and smiling.
Where Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College Cost $10/$5 child
Info 8950 4511

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Saturday 13 September
24/7
Alice In View
Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space.

7am-6pm
See our Land...Share our Story
Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

9am-4pm
Turn the Page Creative Book Making
Exhibition
Books are wonderful but these books are extra special. All handmade,
using a variety of materials, you’ll need time to hold, read and
turn the pages of these stunning works of art!
Where Dymocks, Alice Springs Cost Free Info 8952 9111

10am-3pm
Dream Street for kids and families
Children and families are warmly invited to Dream Street, a magical
and enchanted land far, far away where dreams come true and all
things wonderful and wacky can happen. Take a journey into your
wildest imagination and discover a wonderland of magical and
fantastical characters and fun things to do. Highlights include Tales
on the Magic Carpet Story Telling (Alice Springs Public Library),
Yamba, Drumming Workshop, Student Wearable Arts Parade,
Shimmering Sands Teenage Belly Dancers, Mal Webb Interactive
Music Performance, ElementZ, Circus Dust (Kids Performance
Troupe) with Circosis, Ariel, Acro, Dance, Stilt Walking, Hula hoop,
Fairies, Witches and Wizards, Pirate Games with Captain Chook,
Daytime Disco, Face Painting, Balloons, Craft Activities, Costume
Making, Steiner School Healthy Kids Food Stall, Dress Ups. Special
attraction: Goodbye Feet! Hello Alice! (Artists’ interactive Installation
for Kids) “It’s rather curious, this sort of life, I do wonder what can
have happened to me! When I used to read fairy-tales, I fancied
that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the
middle of one!” There’s a little room for growth, a disproportionately
enormous space for the imaginary, Alice is still figuring out where
she’s landed and the Rabbit’s always running late. Join us for Alice
in Wonderland’s Tea Party! Don’t miss these Stories from the Tea
Cup and the 3rd Tea-Time Tardis Landing before the final installation
for art at the heart conference.
Where Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall

10am-Noon
Bushfoods/Wildfoods Recipe Competition:
Final Heat
The heat’s on for all domestic cooks and professional chefs
competing for these much prized awards which will be presented
by ‘foodie’ icon Stephanie Alexander at a special dinner at Olive
Pink Botanic Garden on Sunday 21 September.
Where Afghan Traders, Leichtodd Plaza Cost Free
Info 8953 6112 http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm
Big Country Exhibition
Gallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

11am-4pm
ANZSES SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 2008
Sustainable House Day shows the benefits of energy efficiency and
sustainable living. A national event organised by the Australian and
New Zealand Solar Energy Society. Where 3 Giles St, 12 Priest St
Cost $5, free for ANZSES members Info 8952 0299

11.30am-1.30pm
Bellydance for Beginners
Experience the ancient art of Bellydance, and its intriguing feminine
movement in a workshop designed for absolute beginners -
women and teens of all ages, shapes and sizes welcome. Led
by two of Darwin’s premier Bellydance performers and teachers,
you’ll experience a low-impact, whole-body dance in a warm and
supportive environment. Be prepared to laugh! Pregnant women
are welcome to attend, especially as one of your teachers will be
pregnant too! Wear comfortable clothing, bring water. Where
Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall Cost $20/$15 conc
Bookings Jenny Walker 0428 526 499

3pm-4.30pm
Play’n Skins Drum Workshop
Get your blood pump’n, challenge your mind and body and get
those hands tap’n! Surrender to the Beat in a 1.5 hour, dynamic
rhythm workshop with Melbourne world rhythm facilitator Shon
Klose. Where RedHOT Arts Space, 67 Bath Street
Cost $30 (drum supplied if needed) Bookings essential
0421 748 098 shontalklose@yahoo.com.au

HUB Space Events:
Main Stage, ASTC lawns
Special event: Many Roads One Voice concert
Pick up a special HUB Space flyer!

4pm-midnight
The beautiful surrounds of the ASTC lawns come alive with
multicultural dancers, tango, contemporary dance, youth stars,
craft stalls, bands and dance, Tara Stewart Band, Mettaphor,
Nothing But Style, with MC Shari Larkins followed by the CAAMA
produced event Many Roads One Voice featuring up to seven local
and remote community choirs with special guest artists Emma Donovan, Rachel Hore, Kavisha Mazzella and musical director Kutcha
Edwards. After this great choral event get into the funk with The
Apostles, Hip Hop direct from New York and dance the night away
with Symbiosis.

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with the 2008
Alice Desert Festival. Many Roads One Voice concert is made
possible by Festivals Australia, an Australian Government program
which supports cultural activity at regional and community festivals.

Overnight
Sleepout under the Stars
Alice Springs Uniting Church, Arid Lands Environment Centre,
NT Shelter, NTCOSS, ASYASS, 8CCC, The Salvation Army,
Tangentyere Council and others with a special StoryWall program,
music, dinner and breakfast. Become part of public art as you
reclaim the beautiful Alice Springs night-time and create a vision of
sleeping out that is safe and friendly in the heart of the community.
Show that concern for those experiencing homelessness lies close
to the heart of Alice. Where Uniting Church Lawns, Todd Mall
BYO sleeping out gear (no tents). Cost Donations including
blankets to support homeless people in Alice Springs. Family
Friendly. Alcohol Free. Security by Peppered Black.

7.30pm
Three Bags Full
Alice Springs Theatre group presents this bright farce about a
greedy merchant, rebellious young ladies, a comely new maid,
mistaken identities, a larcenous employee who all come together for
explosive hilarity. Where Totem Theatre Cost $15/$10 conc
Info 0418 223 557

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Sunday 14 September

24/7
Alice In View
Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space.
See Fri 12 Sept

7am-6pm
See our Land...Share our Story
Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

10am-4pm
Turn the Page Creative Book Making
Exhibition
Dymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept

10am-5pm
Big Country Exhibition
Gallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am–3pm
Dream Street for kids and families
Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall See Sat 13 Sept
Plus sneak preview of Katerpillar Kid Production, Knit Graffiti,
Rowan Martin – Solo Musician and Skeletons and Yucky Dip.

2pm-4pm
Hula, The Dance of Aloha Workshop
Aloha means love - the breath of life. Hula, the beautiful Hawaiian
dance of aloha expresses love for the natural world and everyday
events of island life. Join Lilith of Byron Bay’s hula troupe, The
Hulahines and have some enjoyable exercise, lots of fun, and a
major beauty treatment! Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall
Cost $30 Bookings essential Jenny Walker 0428 526 499

1pm-2pm
Singing and Harmonies with Clare Younis
Simple vocal/physical warm up to ready the diaphragm for the
singing of African and traditional songs. Working in groups
arranging, singing and hearing harmonies in a song.
Where RedHOT Arts Space Cost $15
Bookings clareyounis@hotmail.com 0431 292 444

11.30am-1.30pm
Modern Neo-Tribal Bellydance
For students of Bellydance, experience the latest style of modern
Bellydance sweeping the globe! Made famous by Rachel Brice
(“The Indigo”, USA), learn the illusion of snake-like movement and
sample exotic new dance sequences to ultra-modern World Fusion
music led by two of Darwin’s premier bellydancers and teachers.
Wear comfortable clothing and a hip sash. BYO water to drink.
Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall Cost $20/$15 conc
Bookings Jenny Walker 0428 526 499

3.30pm
Beautiful Faces Amazing Places Exhibition
An Alice Desert Festival and Alice Springs Public Library
collaborative exhibition which celebrates and reflects upon the
rich cultural diversity of our town Alice Springs. Through a series
of interviews conducted as part of the ‘Stories from the Tea-Cup’
Project (art at the heart conference and RedHOT Arts Project
Imagine Alice ) we unearth and share the unique narrative of
culture held within each of us. Where Alice Springs Public Library
Cost Free Info 8950 0515

HUB Space Events:
Main Stage, ASTC lawns
Featuring DESERTsong and Home Brew
Pick up a special HUB Space flyer!

4pm-5.30pm
DESERTsong
A signature event of Alice Desert Festival. A showcase of
Indigenous choirs from Central Australia preserving the tradition
of choral singing in their own languages. A rare opportunity for the
public to hear the glorious sounds of this great ritual. With special
guest Sammy Butcher
3 Choirs From:
- Areyonga
- Titjikala
- Papunya . Cost Free.

5.30pm-11pm
Home Brew + Special Guests
It’s a flavour you can savour! Come and taste a wicked new home
brew concoction of Centralian music. Sound waves mix, merge and
morph into rocket fuel for your ears. Local and exotic ingredients
include youth stars, dance groups and bands, Clare Younis, Human
Canvas Project, Glasgow Smile, Numb with Fear, Unbroken
Expanse, Lil’ J & Otis Ooruck, plus The Apostles (New York), and
Yung Warriors (Melbourne). This is an all ages event.

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Monday 15 September
24/7
Alice In View
Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space
See Fri 12 Sept

7am-6pm
See our Land...Share our Story
Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

9am-5pm
Turn the Page Creative Book Making
Exhibition
Dymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept

9.30am-7pm
Big Country Exhibition
Gallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-6pm
Beautiful Faces Amazing Places Exhibition
Alice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

1pm-1.30pm
Lunch time Performing Arts at St Philip’s
Students will present dances, songs and instrumental works to the
public. Where Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College Cost Free
Info 8950 4518

2.30pm-3pm
Free Didgeridoo Workshops /
Demonstrations
Sounds of Starlight Theatre

6.30pm
Grant Collins Percussion Workshop
Where Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre Cost Free
Bookings essential 8951 1122 See Tue 16 Sept

7pm-midnight
What’s this Art thing about anyway?
An evening of spoken word and essays on interpretations of art
pieces with music from Clare Younis and TheMoxie.
Where JBird’s Place, Watch This Space Cost $10/$5 conc
Info 8952 1949

Dusk
StoryWall
Sharing our stories. A celebration of who we are, how we think and
feel. Where Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall Cost Free

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Tuesday 16 September

24/7
Alice In View
Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space.
See Fri 12 Sept

7am-6pm
See our Land...Share our Story
Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

9am-5pm
Turn the Page Creative Book Making
Exhibition
Dymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept

9.30am-7pm
Big Country Exhibition
Gallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am
Wildflower Painting Workshop
Get started with botanical style art with a four hour workshop.
Where Alice Springs Desert Park Cost $62 including material plus
Park entry $20 Bookings essential 8951 8788 or asdp@nt.gov.au

10am-6pm
Beautiful Faces Amazing Places Exhibition
Alice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

1pm-1.30pm
Lunchtime Performing Arts at St Philip’s
Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College See Mon 15 Sept

2.30pm-3pm
Free Didgeridoo Workshops /
Demonstrations
Sounds of Starlight Theatre

6pm
Things that go bump, spark, gush , whirr….
Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition Opening. A special torchlight tour. This
quirky exhibition (until 26th Oct) with interactive sculptures and
works that move on display amongst the garden plantings. Daily

8am - 6pm. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Cost Free Info 8952 2154

Dusk
StoryWall
Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall See Mon 15 Sept

7.30pm
Grant Collins One Man Percussion
Orchestra
An unbelievable drummer and a dynamic performer! His show
is simply a great night out! Where Araluen Theatre Cost $25
adult/$20 member/conc /$15 student Bookings 8951 1122

7.30pm
‘Blood will have Blood’ One Man, Macbeth
The European International Progressive Theatre’s Adrian Mattiske
performs his one man show of Macbeth with thought provoking
imagery and using text from other Shakespearean plays, Chekhov,
Stoppard, Dostoyevsky and Jim Morrison. A Russian analysis
opens up the Bard’s favourite themes: What is reality and what is
illusion? Where Theatrette, CDU Cost $15 Info 0424 326 556

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Wednesday 17 September

24/7
Alice In View
Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space.
See Fri 12 Sept

7am-6pm
See our Land…Share our Story
Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

8am-6pm
Things that go bump, spark, gush , whirr….
Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic Garden
See Tues 16 Sept

8.30am-2.30pm
Having Fun Harnessing the Sun
Come along and see 200 Alice Springs school students compete
at the SunChase Model Solar Car and Boat Challenge! All welcome.
Where Centralian Senior Secondary School, CDU Cost Free
Info Rosemary Carson 8981 4137

9am-5pm
Turn the Page – Creative Book Making
Exhibition
Dymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept

9.30am-7pm
Big Country Exhibition
Gallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm
Beautiful Faces Amazing Places Exhibition
Alice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

1pm-1.30pm
Lunch time Performing Arts at St Philip’s
Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College See Mon 15 Sept

2.30pm-3pm
Free Didgeridoo Workshops/
Demonstrations
Sounds of Starlight Theatre

5pm-8pm
Irrkerlantye Festival Night
A night of Arrernte culture, music and art exhibition, Drum Atweme
and food stalls. IAD Press will be hosting the Eastern and Central
Arrernte Picture Dictionary launch as part of this event. Everyone
welcome. Where Irrkerlantye Learning Centre, 40 South Terrace
Cost Gold Coin Info 8953 0778

5.30pm
Eastern and Central Arrernte Picture
Dictionary Launch
IAD Press Irrkerlantye Learning Centre See above.
Info 8951 1334

6pm-7pm
Katerpilla Kid Productions
Olga the Brolga
Musical Interactive Theatre for kids from ages 4-8. Based on the
book by Rod Clement, this is a truly interactive participation show
for kids and their carers. Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall
Cost $5 family Info 0411 982 324

6pm for 6.30pm-8.30pm
Bon Voyage Special Price Preview
See it before anyone else! The Cat’s Meow Company presents a
fresh new production for 2008! Climb on board, sit back, relax, and
for God’s sake fasten your seat belts and get ready for a bumpy
ride! This is a one way, first class, full throttle, intercontinental,
transpacific, air flight express. Take-off from Nylon Nancy’s
departure lounge (the sky’s the limit), go off the rails on the Crazy
Train, hitch a ride to Vegas and Cruise the Love Boat and more.
Experience the highs and lows of a world trip adventure meeting
Cloud 9’s plastic fantastics, classy chassis, smooth criminals,
scallywags, swooners, crooners, dead rock stars with 007 on the
way. We dare you! Where Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre
Cost $10 (add $5 if you stay for Festival Club) Info 0405 065 928

Dusk
StoryWall
Uniting Church lawns See Mon 15 Sept

7.30pm
‘Blood will have Blood’ One Man, Macbeth
Theatrette, CDU See Tues 16 Sept

9pm-late
Festival Club at Witchetty’s
The Jolly Rogue Roundabout Comedy Night
Come and laugh yourself silly on a roundabout of comic variety.
From budding new comedians to laughing legends, vaudeville
skits, jaw dropping vocal adventurers, and bird callers. Showcase
of budding local Comedians, Class Clowns, An Officer and a……
Lady? (Circosis), Alice Springs Ladies Auxiliary Bird Appreciation
Choral Society, Donna O’Brien, Mal Webb a jolly jaw dropping
journeyman, vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.
Ballads, beatbox and beyond. Cost $10 ($15 combined with
Bon Voyage – see above) Info 8953 6111

Evening Meal
Bushfoods/Wildfoods Culinary Challenge
Last chance to taste Festival Dishes and vote! Several restaurants
around Alice. Info 8953 6112 http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com

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Thursday 18 September

24/7
Alice In View
Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space.
See Fri 12 Sept

7am-6pm
See our Land...Share our Story
Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

8am-6pm
Things that go bump, spark, gush , whirr….
Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic Garden
See Tues 16 Sept

9am-5pm
Turn the Page –
Creative Book Making Exhibition
Dymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept

9.30am-7pm
Big Country Exhibition
Gallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

10am-4pm
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-6pm
Beautiful Faces Amazing Places Exhibition
Alice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept

2.30pm-3pm
Free Didgeridoo Workshops/
Demonstrations
Sounds of Starlight Theatre

5pm-9pm
Alice Springs Night Markets
Todd Mall is transformed into a festive, colourful atmosphere with
stalls and entertainment by Mettaphor, Ben Slip and Rock Wallabies.

Dusk
StoryWall
Uniting Church Lawns See Mon 15 Sept

6.30pm for 7pm-9pm
Bon Voyage
The Cat’s Meow Company. Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre
Cost $15 ($20 combined with Festival Club) See Wed 17 Sept

6.30pm
Possum Magic
The tender tale of a baby possum named Hush.
Where Araluen Theatre Cost $20/$15 child/$10 with school group
Bookings 8951 1122

7.30pm
Three Bags Full
Totem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept

7.30pm
‘Blood will have Blood’ One Man, Macbeth
Theatrette, CDU See Tues 16 Sept

9.30pm-late
Festival Club at Witchetty’s
Crossroads Live Music Night
The junction for converging musical styles. Enjoy a tantalising
mixture of live original music at its best. Uplifting fresh sounds from
Indie/Folk to Blues and Good Old Rock ‘n Roll. Alex Landrigan,
Clare Younis, Madeline Hudson and In Tatters.
Cost $10 ($20 combined with Bon Voyage – see above)
Info 8953 6111