Alice Desert Festival

8am-6pm continues until 26 Oct
Things that go bump, spark, gush , whirr….
Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic Garden
See Tues 16 Sept

10am-4pm continues until 8 Oct
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm continues until Fri 10 Oct
New Settlers Series 2
Photographic / Sculptural Installation by Sue Richter
Check times / days 8952 1949
Watch this Space See Sat 19 Sept

10am-5pm continues until 19 Oct
Wearable Arts Exhibition
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

Wednesday 24 September

6pm-7pm
Katerpilla Kid Productions
Olga the Brolga
Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall See Wed 17 Sept

Thursday 25 September

7.30pm
Three Bags Full
Totem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept

Friday 26 September

9am-3.30pm
Desert Mob Symposium
Indigenous artists from around Australia and Central Australia talk
about their art and their way. Where Araluen Theatre Cost Free
Info 8951 1120

6pm-8pm
Dance Site 2008
A presentation of traditional Indigenous dance from Central Australia
with special guests YouTube sensation The Chooky Dancers.
Gates open 5pm. Where Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Cost Gold coin Info 0421 744 269

6pm continues until Fri 31 Oct
Balgo Emerging Opening
An exhibition highlighting exciting emerging artists from Marlavirti
Artists at Balgo Hills.
Where Gallery Gondwana, Todd Mall Cost Free Info 8953 1577

6.30pm
Central Australian Tourism Industry
Awards Night 2008
Where Alice Springs Convention Centre Cost $90 per head
Info Letetia/Amy 8952 5199 or events@tourismca.asn.au

7.30pm
Three Bags Full
Totem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept

Saturday 27 September

10am-4pm
Paper Play with Plant Fibres
Mandy Webb and Kate Lawrence run an interactive workshop
creating 3D works using plant fibre and clay. Linked with Replant: a
new generation of botanical art. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Cost Free Info 8952 2154

11am-3pm
Desert Mob Market Place
Paintings, ceramics, prints, textile works – everything for sale, all
$200 or under. Where Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive

7.30pm
Three Bags Full
Totem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept

Sunday 28 September

10am-4pm
Paper Play with Plant Fibres
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Sat 27 Sept

2pm continues until Sun 9 Nov
Desert Mob Exhibition Opening
An exhibition of recent works from Aboriginal art and craft centres
throughout the vast region of Central Australia. Where Araluen
Galleries Info www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

Wednesday 1 October

11am-3pm until Sun 5 Oct
Texture, Tinctures & Twigs
Returning especially for art at the heart conference.
Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

Friday 3 - Sunday 5 October

ART AT THE HEART
The 6th biennial Regional Arts Australia national conference held in
Alice Springs, Northern Territory with Opening Ceremony, Thursday
evening 2 October. art at the heart will present a dynamic program
of visual and performing arts, vital discussions and exchanges
about the country’s artistic life, with a particular focus on regional
Australia. Where Alice Springs Convention Centre, Barrett Drive.
Info http://www.artattheheart.com.au

Sunday 12 October

7.30pm
Mei Lai Swan Single Launch
with Ed Guglielmino
After a year of steady accolades for her debut EP The Morning
Tree, local cellist-songstress Mei Lai Swan is launching a brand new
single at the Todd Tavern. Don’t miss her final Alice Springs show for
2008 before she heads off on an all states national tour. Joined by
Brisbane troubadour Ed Guglielmino and other special guests, this
promises to be a captivating evening from one of our finest talents.
Where Todd Tavern Cost $10 Info 0439 631 338

Sunday 18 October

8pm
Deep Blue
Looks like an orchestra, acts like a band, feels like a movie. Immerse
yourself in powerful music, superb sound and dynamic visuals.
Where Araluen Theatre Cost $45/$40 member & conc/$20
student/$40 group Bookings 8951 1122

Friday 24 October & Saturday 25 October

7pm Fri & 6pm Sat
Cinema in the River
Now in its fourth year, Cinema in the River will again showcase the
best new work of Territory filmmakers, including CAAMA films,
local youth work, new shorts from the Top End and a selection the
NT’s Fist Full of Films initiative on its opening night. On Saturday
night join screen composer Bruce Rowland who will introduce our
feature film The Man from Snowy River and celebrate the Australian
Film Institute’s 50th birthday with a free sausage sizzle and some
cracking surprises! Where Todd River (near Totem Theatre)
Cost Free Info 8953 6111

Sunday 26 October

2pm-3.30pm
Music for Film Forum
(followed by afternoon tea)
Meet legendary composer Bruce Rowland (The Man from
Snowy River, All The Rivers Run) for this workshop on the art of
screen composition, presented by the Australian Guild of Screen
Composers. Suitable for composers, musicians, directors,
filmmakers and anyone with an interest in screen music.
Where Andy McNeil Room. Cost Free Info 0411 888 664
agsc@cia.com.au or www.agsc.org.au. Bookings not essential
but appreciated. Supported by the NT Film Office