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Events: This Month
NEXT GENERATION ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL
31 December – 7 January
The Next Generation Adelaide International is an ATP men’s event held between 31 December 2006 and 7 January 2007 in the lead up to the Australian Open. A major event on the Australian Open Series, with a player field of 32 main draw and 32 qualifying, the tournament offers more than $400,000 prize money and attracts premium field.
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2007 INTER DOMINION CARNIVAL
3 –13 January
Australia's best horses, trainers and drivers will converge on Adelaide in 2007 for South Australia's Summer Carnival. The elite from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in January for the 'holy grail' of harness racing. The Inter Dominion Championship is recognised as one of the world's great harness racing series and is the premier harness racing event for Australia and New Zealand. The championship is one of the highlights of the harness racing calendar, with the three heat and final format always grabbing sporting headlines.
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2007 INTERNATIONAL 505 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
14 January – 3 February
A spectacular international boat race with a difference, the 505 is a two-person, high performance dinghy that has been described as the Porsche of the sea. These fast, responsive boats will provide excitement for racers and spectators alike.
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TOUR DOWN UNDER
16 – 21 January
The world-renowned Tour Down Under attracts cycling superstars from around the globe and this year’s thrilling six-day race features starts and finishes in key locations throughout Adelaide and scenic South Australia. In 2006, Tour Down Under received Australian Sports Tourism Award of the year. The event continues to grow, with 495,000 roadside spectators and the imagery of the event broadcast around the world
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STAR PARY DOWNUNDER
18 – 21 January
Following the success of the inaugural Star Party DownUnder in January 2006, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and the Astronomical Society of South Australia are pleased to host the Star Party DownUnder again in 2007. To be held between 18 and 21 January 2007, a new moon phase, Star Party DownUnder 2007 promises to surpass our inaugural event with guest speakers including: Professor Ian Plimer - Chair of Geology, The University of Adelaide, Professor Fred Watson - Astronomer-in-Charge, Anglo-Australian Observatory and many more.
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ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL SERIES CRICKET
23 January – 13 February
On 23 January 2007 the traditional Australia Day One-Day International Series Cricket returns to Adelaide Oval, where England takes on New Zealand under lights. England then takes on the might of Australia in a day-night clash on 26 January 2007, in what will be an exciting contest of limited-overs cricket. The third One-Day International Series final day/night clash will be held on 13 February 2007 (if required).
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REGIONAL EVENTS ROUNDUP
Gawler Festive Family Race Day
Saturday 30 December
What can you do that’s a little different between Christmas and New Year’s Eve? Why not spend the day at Gawler Racecourse and enjoy a great family occasion, full of exciting races and a fantastic festive atmosphere. There will be plenty of entertainment for everyone, including live music, kids rides and giveaways.
More information: 08 8552 1801
Copper Coast New Years Eve Celebration
Saturday 30 December
Wallaroo is once again holding a New Year’s Eve celebration on the Wallaroo Boat Ramp with a night of fun, music, sideshows and fireworks.
More information: (08) 8823 2145
The Farm Shed Markets
Saturday 30 December
The Farm Shed Markets offer arts and craft, plants, bric-a-brac, farmers market, cakes and biscuits, sausage sizzle, refreshments, greeting cards, jewellery, oils, body lotions, fresh produce, jams and pickles, pottery and much more. The centre is also the gateway to the Kadina Heritage Museum.
More information: 08 8821 2333 or 1300 654 991
Robe Rock Fest
Saturday 30 December
If you like class acts, then Robe Rock Fest is the place to be. Popular Aussie bands including The Living End, 28 Days, Black Sorrows, Fraud Millionaires and Behind Crimson Eyes will perform a bevvie of rockin’ music.
More information: 08 8723 8741 or visit www.countryarts.org.au/roberockfest06.htm
CPS Community Australia New Years Eve Celebrations Victor Harbor
Sunday 31 December
Victor Harbor is gearing up for a great family evening to welcome the arrival of 2007 with a night of fun, family filled entertainment. Free face painting for the children with live music performed throughout the evening. To cap off the night, a fantastic fireworks display will be held to welcome the New Year.
More information: 08 8551 0520 or visit www.tourismvictorharbor.com.au
Port Vincent Gala Day
Monday 1 January
Gala Day is a fun day including activities, attractions and entertainment catering for all age groups. The event includes the Bonanza Raffle, live band entertainment and a fireworks display to conclude the day. A wide variety of stalls, displays and service groups attend, along with sideshows and clowns, all sure to provide a carnival atmosphere.
More information: 08 8853 7172
Moonta Twilight Markets
Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 January
A variety of stalls including craft, toys, collectables, charity stalls, old-fashioned sweets and drinks, sausage sizzle, pancakes and more will be on offer at the Moonta Twilight Markets. Train rides will be held at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm and the Moonta Railway Station Visitor Information Centre is open during the markets for gifts and souvenirs and features a free photographic display of the early times of Moonta.
More information: 08 8825 1891
Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum Twilight Run
Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 January
Fun evening out for the whole family with Diesel Twilight Train Rides available for $2.00 each. Sausage sizzle, drinks and ice-creams also available for purchase.
More information: 08 8588 2289
Macclesfield Horse Show And Family Picnic
Sunday 7 January
The 121st Macclesfield Horse Show and Family Picnic will be held at Macclesfield Oval. The event features hacks, harness, novelties, show jumping, hunters and hurdles, sidesaddle and local rider events.
More information: 08 8388 8488
2007 Port MacDonnell Bayside Festival
Sunday 7 January
The 2007 program offers traditional favourites including the Fun Run, octopus throw, pie eating competition, yabbie races, vintage car display and great entertainment all day. The festival serves to promote Port MacDonnell and surrounding district by featuring local produce, entertainers and novelty events.
More information: 08 8738 2106 or visit www.dcgrant.sa.gov.au
South Australian Whale Centre Kidsfest Holiday Program
‘Ollie the Octopus’
8,10,12, 15,17,19 January
Make your own octopus, then take a tour of the centre, join in on fun activities, games and much more.
More information: 08 8552 5644
Coonawarra Vignerons Cup 2007
Thursday 11 January 2007
The 26th annual Coonawarra Cup is being held at the picturesque Penola Racecourse and will feature fabulous fashions, fine wine, live entertainment, on-course betting and family fun.
More information: 0428 838 129 or visit www.racingsa.com.au
Stansbury Seaside Markets
Saturday 13 January
The outdoor Stansbury Seaside Markets is a place to buy and sell from variety of stalls on the foreshore at Stansbury. With 30 to 50 stalls per market, carrying a variety of items to suit everyone you’ll find clothing, hot food, home cooking, face painting, BBQ & sausage sizzles, plants, bric-a-brac; tools, craft & needle work, pre loved items, home grown vegies and fruits, preserves, home made jams and pickles, olive oils and much, much more…come and join in the fun!
More information 0417 855 650 or visit www.stansburysa.com
Cape Jaffa Seafood and Wine Festival
Sunday 14 January
This event showcases local food and wine from the Kingston District Council Area. Sit under market umbrellas while looking over the wonderful vista of Lacepede Bay on the Foreshore of Cape Jaffa, while relaxing with a jazz band.
More information: 08 8768 6251
Strathalbyn Summer Vibes Raceday Party 2007
Sunday 14 January
The newest raceday party to hit racing, the Strathalbyn Summer Vibes Raceday Party offers a perfect excuse to take to take a day off from the beach and head to the respite of the hills for some cruisey summer tunes. The new SteamRanger track-to-track service delivers you direct to the racecourse (telephone 1300 655 991 for details).
More information: 08 8536 2248 or www.racingsa.com.au
Tour Down Under Two Day Festival – Mannum
Featuring the Black Sorrows
Wednesday 17 – Thursday18 January
Mannum’s river front will come alive with an outdoor evening concert featuring top Australian band, the “Black Sorrows”, featuring Joe Camilleri and presented by Power FM. Cyclists arrive at 9.45am on the morning of Thursday 18 January 2007 in readiness for the start and cycling enthusiasts will have an opportunity to mingle with the stars and feel part of this internationally acclaimed event. Following the Tour Down Under departure at 11am, Mannum will host a profiled Celebrity Race through Randell Street and around Mary Ann Reserve, food and trade stalls and live entertainment throughout the day.
More information: visit www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au
Stirling Community Street Carnival and Tour Down Under Race Stage Three Start 2007
Thursday 18 – Friday 19 January
More than 20,000 people are expected to participate in the local community festivities on Mount Barker Road in Stirling, taking in the atmosphere of the iconic international racing event. The precinct will provide a feast of local food and gourmet delights and free entertainment including street performers live bands, face painting and dedicated entertainment areas for kids and teenagers. Mount Barker Road will again be awash of colour and excitement as Stage Three of the Tour Down Under leaves Stirling at 11am on Friday 19 January 2007. Stirling cafes will be serving up a big breakfast before the Stage Three start and the Mutual Community Challenge Tour will also leave Stirling at 7am.
More information: 08 8408 0403 or www.ahc.sa.gov.au
Victor Harbor Tour Down Under Stage 3 Finish Local Celebrations
Friday 19 January
An associated, locally organised event to compliment the Tour Down Under, Stage 3 Finish in Victor Harbor will be held on 19 January, and will feature local celebrations of live music, a regional food and wine village, street performers, local stalls, school banner competition display, foreshore carnival rides, outdoor art show and event site decorations.
More information: 08 8551 0520 or visit www.tourismvictorharbor.com.au
Wine and Crayfish Summer Cup Day at Mount Gambier 2007
Sunday 21 January
You can’t go wrong with a wine, crayfish, summer and racing combination. The day will have something for everyone, including live music, kids activities and racing. A visit to the Crayfish Marquee is a spectacular way to spend this delightful Sunday in summer.
More information: 08 8725 4466 or visit www.racingsa.com.au
Kingston Lions Club Surf Fishing Competition
Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 January
The Kingston Lions Club Surf Fishing Competition is Australia’s largest surf fishing contest and is set along 83 kilometres of the Coorong Beach from Kingston SE to Ti-Tree. Pit your skills against recreational anglers from around the country in a friendly but competitive manner for a variety of prizes in both senior and junior sections.
More information: 08 8767 3266 or visit www.geocities.com/kselfsfc/
Australia Day Eve
Thursday 25 January
The Australia Day Eve event at the National Motor Museum is a local community project helping to celebrate local history and heritage in a relaxed family atmosphere. The audience will be invited to participate in games, dancing and singing with local musicians and indulge in local food and wine. The program will include local musicians and singers playing during the evening with games and free rides for kids.
More information: 08 8568 4006 or visit www.torrensvalleytourism.com.au
Australia Day Beach Party Race Day at Murray Bridge 2007
Friday 26 January
Murray Bridge racecourse may be 50 kilometres from the beach, but that’s not stopping the club from putting on what could be the biggest beach party of the year! The race day is a celebration of our great Aussie lifestyle, and what better way to celebrate than having a race meeting at the beach. Enjoy a beer or wine at the Beach Bar, grab some barbequed prawns, and get into the trackside atmosphere. There’ll be racing, live music and lots of fun for the kids.
More information: visit www.racingsa.com.au
Australia Day Celebration at Whistler Wines
Friday 26 January
Join the family at Whistler Wines to Celebrate Australia Day in a truly natural bushland setting. Activities for all ages will be on offer including a thong throwing competition, face painting, clowning and music. Bring your own picnic basket or enjoy a sausage sizzle or cheese platters from local products. Lamingtons and Anzac Biscuits will be available with Billy Tea.
More information: 08 8562 4942 or visit www.whistlerwines.com
Riverland Gem and Mineral Show
Friday 26 – Saturday 27 January
Local members of the Riverland Gem and Mineral Club will present 20 showcases featuring Australian gold, opal, old jewellery, Broken Hill minerals, fossils, minerals and gemstones. Speak and meet the gem dealers from Australian Capital Territory, Mildura, Williamstown, Adelaide and the Riverland. Throughout the weekend you will be able to see gemstone faceting, wire wrapping and talc carving demonstrations.
More information: 08 8582 4714
34th Compass Cup – Australia’s Only Cow Race
Saturday 27 January
Visit the Mount Compass and be part of Australia's only cow race! Cows with names such as 'Dung Fling', 'Pull the udder one' and 'Splatter' are auctioned off on the day to be ridden in the race. Enjoy a great day of entertainment for the whole family with food stalls, sideshows and crowd participation event for young and old. Proceeds are distributed among local community groups with the majority being donated to the Variety Club.
More information: 08 8555 1144 or visit: www.compasscup.com.au
The Farm Shed Markets – January 2007
Saturday 27 January
The Farm Shed Markets are held regularly on the last Saturday of each month in the grounds of The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre at Kadina from 9.00am to 1.30pm. Goods on offer may include arts and craft, plants, bric-a-brac, farmers market, home baked cakes and biscuits, sausage sizzle, refreshments, greeting cards, jewellery, oils, body lotions, fresh produce, jams and pickles, pottery and much more.
More information: 08 8821 2333 or 1300 654 991
Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop 2007
Saturday 27 January
Set alongside the Cygnet River, this picturesque racecourse provides the perfect setting for any event. The day is a celebration of local food and wine, showcasing some of the Island’s magnificent produce, including olive oil, honey and superb cheeses. It’s also a day of entertainment, with live bands and loads of free entertainment for the kids (including a kindergym). And, of course, it’s a fantastic day of racing. Packages are available by calling Kangaroo Island Sealink on 13 13 01.
More information: 08 8537 0605 or visit www.racingsa.com.au
Shakespeare In The Vines – Romeo and Juliet
Saturday 27 January
On Saturday 27 January 2007, Seppelt Winery will be transformed into the streets of Verona. With a superb glass of wine in tow, be taken on this action-packed journey where street fights are common and tears will flow. Can love conquer all? Essential Theatre and the Seppeltsfield Road Committee present "Romeo and Juliet". The sequence of events that unfolds after this meeting of young lovers is filled with passion, jealousy and hatred, culminating in a story that has enthralled audiences for more than three hundred years.
More information: 08 8568 6237 or www.seppeltsfieldroad.com
ADELAIDE EVENTS ROUNDUP
NIDA Summer on Tour – Adelaide
2 - 7 January
Every year in January NIDA offers a comprehensive summer program of short courses in theatre, film and television, providing an opportunity for students to experience the expertise that has moulded such entertainment greats as Baz Luhrmann, Mel Gibson, Hugo Weaving and Cate Blanchett. Our Summer on Tour program brings our exceptional NIDA tutors to Adelaide at Annesley College, Wayville. Courses include Drama School for children 12 to 15 years and NIDA Acting Techniques for people over 16 years.
More information: 02 9697 7626 or www.nida.edu.au
Little Wing and Twinkletoes - A Fairy Musical
3 - 14 January
What could be better than a family picnic in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens this summer? Add a delightful fairy story, a touch of fairy magic, some bright and bouncy songs and you have the recipe for a perfect family outing. The play is especially for families with children three to eight years and tells a heart-warming story with all the magic and adventure of a fairy tale.
More information: 08 8231 8017 or www.venuetix.com.au
The Pirates of Penzance
10 - 27 January
Lock up your daughters! The pirates are coming to town. David Hobson, Taryn Fiebig, Dennis Olsen and David Campbell as the Pirate King lead a top-notch cast in this brand new production by Opera Australia with the Adelaide Art Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Mould.
More information: 08 8216 8600
Pictures in the Park 2007
17 January
This is the perfect summer outing for the family - a day at the races followed by a twilight movie. Victoria Park is full of lawns and trees for people to spread out, have a picnic, and watch horses race, but it is also the ideal venue for an outdoor cinema. And that’s exactly what it turns into after the last race. You’ll be able to watch the film on a giant super screen, plus there’ll be rides for the kids, and a range drinks and picnic hampers for you to enjoy.
More information: 08 8295 0199 or www.racingsa.com.au
Moonlight Cinema
Until 18 February
Moonlight Cinema is Australia's favourite outdoor cinema screening latest release, contemporary and classic films in beautiful parks and gardens. For an entertaining night out pack a picnic, gather a group of friends and join us on the lawns.
More information: 1300 551 908 or www.moonlight.com.au
EXHIBITIONS
Yingarti Jilamara – The Art of the Tiwi Islands
Until 28 January 2007
Art Gallery of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
More than 100 Tiwi works will be on display in the first major exhibition documenting one hundred years of the astonishingly rich art of the Tiwi people.
More information: 08 8207 7000 or www.artgallery.sa.gov.au
The River: Life on the Murray - Darling
27 October 2006 - 4 February 2007
South Australian Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson Street, Pt Adelaide.
Explore the social and political history of the river landscape through a collection of personal stories, associations, emotions, memories and local places.
More information: 08 8207 6255
Rodin: Genius of Form
Until 18 February 2007
Art Gallery of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
Showcasing the largest group of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside France, Japan and the United States, this exhibition provides a rare opportunity to view some of Rodin's most fascinating bronze sculptures.
More information: 08 8207 7000 or www.artgallery.sa.gov.au
Sculpture on the Cliffs 2006
4 October – 7 January 2007
Clifftop Drive, Elliston
The opening celebration will be a festive family event staged on the foreshore of Elliston with all the elements of a country fair; good music, food, stalls displays and arts activities. Twenty-five sculptures will be placed along Clifftop Drive and a program of workshops and forums will be developed for the visiting sculptors to interact with the school and general community and other artists.
More information: 08 8687 9268
Moist - Art Exhibition
Until 1 February
Riddoch Art Gallery, 8-10 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier
Moist is a rare glimpse into the National Gallery of Australia’s collection of Australian watercolours. It highlights the extraordinary breadth and depth of the collection and focuses on the liquid nature of the medium.
More information: 08 8723 9566
M.J.M. Carter Collection: The Joy of Giving
Until 4 February 2007
Art Gallery of South Australia, North Tce, Adelaide
This exhibition showcases more than 100 of the major gifts from the remarkable collection of one of the Art Gallery of South Australia's most generous and significant benefactors, Max Carter AO.
More information: 08 8207 7000
Anangu Backyard: The art of storytelling and bushfood in the country
Until 4 February
Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Rd, Adelaide
The Adelaide Festival Centre presents an exhibition celebrating Anangu culture through a multifaceted installation of art, Pitjantjatjara language learning and bush food. Enjoy the brilliant colour and storytelling through art directly from Aboriginal artists working in centres on the Anangu/ Pitjantjatjara/ Yankunytjatjara Lands of far north South Australia.
More information: 08 8216 8600
Millicent Gallery Exhibition: “Burning Issues”
Until 5 January
Millicent Gallery, Ridge Terrace, Millicent
'Burning Issues' is an interpretive exhibition held at the Millicent Gallery, commemorating the Lower Eyre Peninsula Bushfires on 11 January 2005. With more than 120 visual pieces, various artists are offering works showing their personal responses to the fires. Objects that have been totally changed by the fires have been integrated into the exhibition to express the profound impact of the fires on the physical world. This major exhibition is also accompanied by Learning Connections: Professional workshops for teachers, students and gallery staff and volunteers.
More information: 08 8733 0903
Adjahdura Aboriginal Coastal Art
3 January – 3 February
Ascot Building, Kadina
An art exhibition from a group of young, enthusiastic and talented Aboriginal artists showing their traditional and vibrant works.
More information: 08 8821 2404
Eight Biennial Needlecraft Exhibition 2007
5 – 7 January
Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor
The Zonta Club of the Fleurieu Peninsula Area will be holding their Eighth Biennial Needlecraft Exhibition, Art of the Needle "Past to the Present", incorporating yarn, fibre and threads, displays and workshops in the Rotary Art Marquee on Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor. The Rotary Art Show will follow the event from 12-21 January 2007.
More information: 08 8552 1999
Salt in the Wound Exhibition at Banrock Station
7 – 29 January
Banrock Station, Holmes Road, Kingston-On-Murray
Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre is the perfect backdrop to host an exhibition of fine art by local artist Wendy Tapper. Entitled "Salt in the Wound", the works relate to the salinity of the Murray River.
More information: 08 8583 0299
Drawing Today: A survey of recent work by South Australian Artists
9 – 22 January
Millicent Gallery, Ridge Terrace, Millicent
An in-depth survey of recent work by South Australian artists, this exhibition challenges the taken-for-granted method of drawing and highlights the process of drawing as a direct form of thinking and a process of exploration.
More information: 08 8733 0903
Ferrier Hodgson and Rotary Club of Victor Harbor Annual Art Show 2007
12 – 20 January
Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor
The Annual Art Show is held on the Warland Reserve at Victor Harbor in a large marquee, featuring more than 600 artists and 1600 paintings, all for sale to the public.
More information: 08 8552 7341
The National Treasures Exhibition
25 January – 25 March
State Library of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries - a landmark touring exhibition will showcase a selection of the most significant collection items from Australia's national, state, and territory libraries and heritage items that have shaped Australia's history and culture.
More information: 08 8207 7250
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