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Events: This Month
ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
6-15 June 2008
Enjoy nights of music, satire, comedy, and performance art, as well as dancing the night away at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. This popular event offers the best local, national and international artists in the cabaret genre, with classic and contemporary cabaret performances. See the Adelaide Festival Centre transformed into different cabaret venues - plus bars, cafes, restaurants, clubs and comfy nooks in which to chat and enjoy a drink. Each evening the late night action is at the Kool Kat Festival Club, where the drinks flow, the music is engaging, the dance floor is packed and many an artist can be glimpsed among the crowd.
For more information click here.
QUORN CUP DAY
7 June 2008
Join the locals and become a part of this outback tradition. There will be plenty of food, wine and entertainment, as well as the action on the track creating a fantastic experience. All Cup Days have a special 'race' feel’, perfect for those who love racing or those who love a party. Come for the weekend and immerse yourself in the Flinders Ranges and Outback - there’s plenty of accommodation in the region to suit all tastes and budgets.
For more information click here.
RIVERLAND BALOON FIESTA
7-9 June 2008
Enjoy hot air balloon rides and demonstrations in Renmark at this spectacular event offering a weekend of activity for families and the community. See how air balloons are packed for transport, unfurled and repacked, and how the burner functions. Ballooning pilots will also be available to answer questions and discuss all aspects of ballooning. The hot air balloons will be launched from Oval 2, the local Renmark hockey field, twice a day. Commercial flights will also be available to the courageous and those who wish to take in some spectacular views of the Murray River.
For more information click here.
LOXTON HISTORICAL VILLAGE ALIVE DAY
8 June 2008
See working exhibits, craft stalls, food stalls (including a traditional Pie Cart), village bakery baking bread and pastry goods, working blacksmith, carousel and quad engine rides. Be sure to browse through the 1956 Murray River flood display featuring photos depicting the '56 flood.
For more information click here.
BANKSA SEA & VINES FESTIVAL
8-9 June 2008
The BankSA Sea & Vines Festival 2008 is a celebrated event held in the renowned wine district of McLaren Vale, where the vines meet the sea on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just a short drive from Adelaide. More than 20 wineries in the region will match their wine to delicious seafood delights, plus there will be plenty of alternatives for kids and vegetarians. So grab a glass of wine and a plate of some of the best regional cuisine and enjoy the entertainment on offer at participating wineries. Bring your family and friends and stay for the long weekend.
For more information click here.
RM WILLIAMS FACTORY OUTLET SALE
19-29 June 2008
Rush to the Adelaide Showgrounds for a clearance sale of RM Williams boots, men's and women's clothing and accessories. More than 70 years ago, Reginald Murray Williams AO, CMG began to make bush saddlery and boots while camped in South Australia's remote Gammon Ranges. Here, R.M. first met "Dollar Mick" Smith, an itinerant saddler, and after much trial and error, fashioned his first pair of stockman's riding boots. Since these early beginnings, the company has developed a worldwide reputation as a quality maker of boots and accessories.
For more information click here.
PICHI RICHI MARATHON
29 June 2008
The Pichi Richi Marathon participants will traverse 42.2 kilometres through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass between Port Augusta and Quorn in the Flinders Ranges. Starting at Port Augusta West, the marathon will run from the sea through the stunning beauty of the Flinders Ranges to Quorn. The event also has later starts for half marathon and 10.5 kilometre runners and walkers. The event also boasts the running of the Pichi Richi Steam Train that runs on the same day. Entertainment will be on offer at the finish line, including bouncy rides and Pichi Richi Camel rides for the children, plus a trophy ceremony and a random prize draw.
For more information click here.
HILLS BAND FESTIVAL
29 June 2008
The Hills Band Festival will bring together nine community and school bands for one big concert at Lobethal Centennial Hall. Enjoy the sounds of jazz, swing, pop and classical music performed by local school bands, concert bands and brass bands. The event will feature Unity College, The Adelaide Hills Concert Band, Hahndorf Town Band, Mount Barker District Concert Band, Cornerstone College, Murray Bridge Concert Band, Trinity College, Tea Tree Gully Concert Band, Minor Magic and St Johns Grammar School.
For more information click here.
REGIONAL EVENTS ROUNDUP
WHALE WATCHING SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENS
1 June – 31 October 2008
Each year between June and October, giant Southern Right Whales return to the waters of Victor Harbor's Encounter Bay. After an extensive redevelopment, the South Australian Whale Centre will reopen on 1 June, promising to deliver a quality facility featuring exciting new displays with interactive exhibits on creatures of the deep including whales, sharks, dolphins and endangered local species. During Whale Watching Season, you can call the Whale Info Hotline - 1900 WHALES (1900 942 537) to get the latest information on whale sightings.
More information: tourismvictorharbor.com/sawhalecentre
2008 WHALETIME PLAYTIME FESTIVAL
1 June 2008
The 2008 Whaletime Playtime Festival will create an exciting atmosphere for children aged between three and 10 years of age, coinciding with the reopening of the South Australian Whale Centre. Entertainment on the day will include the Ticklish Allsorts, The Funkees, The Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Victor Harbor's very own Professor Blubber, free face painting, jumping castle, climbing wall and Evelyn Roth story telling.
More information: www.whaletimeplaytimefestival.com.au
WAIKERIE AND DISTRICTS MACHINERY PRESERVATION SOCIETY INCORPORATED RUNNING DAYS 2008
7 June 2008
The Waikerie and Districts Machinery Preservation Society Incorporated Running Day is an event held at the local museum situated on Rowe Street, next to the Waikerie Ferry and Pumping Station. The museum features displays of vintage engines - some with attachments, machinery and tractors along with various other displays available for viewing. Other attractions on display during the day will include memorabilia and collectables.
More information: 08 8541 3767
MAITLAND ART AND CRAFT FAIR 2008
7-8 June 2008
This Art and Craft Fair held every June weekend, will feature more than 50 stalls to browse from and find a bargain. There will be plenty of activities to amuse the children including a kids matinee movie on Saturday, making it a great family outing. Hearty barbeque meals will be available, as well as sandwiches, tea and coffee, including hot cappuccino to help you warm up on a winter's day.
More information: www.maitlandsa.com
PORT BROUGHTON SAILING AND BOAT CLUB FAMILY FUN WINTER FISHING COMPETITION 2008
7-8 June 2008
Come to Port Broughton for a fun day of fishing for jetty, shore and boat angling. There will be competition categories for children, adults and families, and separate sections for boat and jetty/shore fishing. The winner will be the person with the greatest variety of fish caught, plus there will be mystery prizes, as well as a prize for the longest fish and biggest crab.
More information: www.communitywebs.org/PtBroughtonSailing
RIVERLAND PADDLING MARATHON
7-9 June 2008
The Riverland Paddling Marathon incorporates the SA Murray 200, the SA Murray 100, the SA Murray Relay Challenge and the inaugural 10-kilometre Waikerie Mini Marathon. The event is organised by The Marathon Canoe Club of South Australia. The Relay Challenge is available for people who wish to paddle shorter distances, but paddle as a team for the full 200-kilometre course. This is a great event for schools, clubs or community youth groups that provides both individual challenge and a chance to undertake teamwork.
More information: www.sa.canoe.org.au
STEW N SHIRAZ AT WHISTLER WINES
8 June 2008
To be held on the Sunday of the June long weekend, come and enjoy the company of friends with a glass of wine and a bowl of hearty stew. Children are welcome and can play on the swings, take part in the organised games or just join in a game of petanqué - whatever they choose. Sit back and enjoy the great natural bush setting, chatting with friends, while enjoying the live music over a glass or two of your favourite Whistler Wines.
More information: www.whistlerwines.com
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL AND AWARDS 2008
Until 9 June 2008
Come enjoy South Australia’s best country music talent at the most prestigious country music awards in South Australia. Winners compete for South Australian Awards of Excellence and are presented in the South Australian "Tamworth Showcase" each year at the Tamworth Country Music festival. Known as the "Friendly Festival" it also boasts a Country Music Hall of Fame and a Hands of Fame Park. National artists along with local talent will appear at some ninety shows during ten days in twenty venues in the Riverland.
More information: www.riverlandcountrymusic.com
THIRD INTERNATIONAL SHIRAZ ALLIANCE
20-22 June 2008
The World’s Third International Shiraz celebration will be held in Australia's premier wine region, the Barossa in June 2008. The event will feature master classes led by some of the world's leading Shiraz growers and makers, a world Shiraz exhibition tasting, long lunches, Shiraz dinners, cellar door visits, trade and media events. Anyone who loves Shiraz - winemakers, viticulturists, grape growers, wine media, retailers and restaurateurs, sommeliers and most importantly Shiraz drinkers, are invited to attend.
More information: 08 8563 3668
ROTARY FARM SHED MARKETS
28 June 2008
The Rotary Farm Shed Markets are held regularly on the last Saturday of the month in the grounds of The Farm Shed Museum and Tourism Centre in Kadina. Goods on offer at this market can include arts and craft, plants, bric a brac, jewellery home baked cakes and biscuits. Plus there’s a sausage sizzle, refreshments and farmers’ market.
More information: 08 8821 2333
ADELAIDE EVENTS ROUNDUP
ADELAIDE ANTIQUE FAIR
30 May – 1 June 2008
The third Adelaide Antique Fair will be held at the St Peters Town Hall and will feature local and interstate dealers selling a range of quality items for serious collectors and amateurs. Lachlan Marshall from the Antique Rooms will be appraising items for the cost of a gold coin. As in previous years, 10 percent of each entry ticket will be donated to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation.
More information: 0414 730 935
SAVINGS AND LOANS ECOLIVING EXPO 2008
31 May – 1 June 2008
The Ecoliving Expo continues to be Adelaide's best showcase of energy efficiency, recycling, water minimisation, conservation and more. Visitors to the expo can browse the display of products and services that promote environmental responsibility and learn how to contribute to a sustainable future through design, construction and operation. Learn more about energy efficiency, recycling, water minimisation or conservation all under one roof at the expo.
More information: www.ecolivingexpo.com.au
BODY MIND AND PSYCHIC EXPO 2008
31 May – 1 June 2008
With almost 300 stalls, continual workshops, and outdoor and indoor entertainment, the Body Mind and Psychic Expo is one of the best alternative weekend expos in Australia. Body Mind and Psychic will include this year's and last year's Psychic of the Year, Australia's leading Feng Shui exponent, an emphasis on holistic pet care and pet massage, animal dreaming, healthy diets, ghost whisperers, angel workshops, native American culture, astrology sessions, a spoon bending workshop and Mike the Magician.
More information: www.bodymindpsychic.com.au
MALCOLM MARTINEAU AND JONATHAN LEMALU IN RECITAL
1 June 2008
The Accompanists' Guild of South Australia, in association with Recitals Australia and the Elder Conservatorium of Music, presents a recital of song and opera arias with international stars, pianist, Malcolm Martineau and bass-baritone, Jonathan Lemalu. They will perform works by: Brahms, Schubert, Duparc, Poulenc, Richard Rodney Bennett, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Giuseppe Verdi.
More information: www.accompanist.org.au
MEGA TOY FAIR 2008
7-8 June 2008
This event is Australia's largest Old Toys and Models Fair and will include 120 traders with 300 tables offering a huge variety of old collectable toys and current models. See a variety of tin toys, slot cars, Barbie dolls, meccano, militaria toys, model tractors and board games.
More information: 08 8381 2025
THE ULTIMATE BLOKES EXPO 2008
13-15 June 2008
The Ultimate Blokes Expo is a brand new show to South Australia for 2008, featuring Shannon's Ultimate Garage, (a collection of Adelaide best unique cars); Adelaide Ute Accessories Ultimate Ute Comp; Jimy Tools tyre changing competition; a local celebrity fashion parade, car accessories, tools, beer, travel, sports, boats, technology, video games and more.
More information: www.ultimateblokesexpo.com.au
EXHIBITIONS
A TRIBUTE TO IRIS FRAME
Until 12 June 2008
"A Tribute to Iris Frame" is a retrospective exhibition curated to
commemorate the anniversary of this South East artist's death in
2003. During her artistic life, Mrs Iris Frame, as she was most
commonly referred to and as she signed her work, was often
maligned and even ridiculed as eccentric and paranoid, but her
techniques, in their own interpretive way, show surprising
sophistication in colour, composition and subtle inherent
abstractions.
More information: www.wattlerange.sa.gov.a
DOLLS, BEARS AND COLLECTABLES EXHIBITION 2008
15 June 2008
The Woodville Town Hall will be the setting for an exciting
display of modern and antique dolls, bears and other collectables.
There will also be trading tables, a ‘Trash and Treasure’ stall,
raffles and refreshments. All proceeds to benefit 'Can Do For
Kids'. Appraisals will also be available on the day at a cost $2.
More information: 08 8258 9295
MILLICENT GALLERY EXHIBITION ‘FRIABLE ROCK AND VOSS BY THE
RIVER SERIES
15 June – 30 July 2008
'Friable Rock' and 'Voss By The River Series' a selection of 20
larger works will be on display at the Millicent Gallery until 30
July 2008. Everyone is welcome to visit the Gallery and view this
talented array of works by Scottish based Australian Painter, Kym
Needle. This exhibition is toured with the assistance of Country
Arts SA.
More information: www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au
FRESH OF THE FARM
Until 30 June
Fresh of the Farm is a colourful exhibition of original artworks
by established local professional artist and teacher Patricia M
Houston. This is a must see exhibition with paintings of animals,
still life, land and seascapes, painted in oils, acrylics and
mixed medium.
More information: www.foxcreekwines.com
LAND, SAND AND GLASS EXHIBITION AT PALATE TO PALETTE
Until 5 July 2008
The talents of established and emerging artists have combined in
the latest exhibition at the newest restaurant and art gallery on
the Yorke Peninsula, Palate 2 Palette, at Port Broughton. Land,
Sand and Glass, brings together the works of well known Moonta
water colour artist, Ron Wilson, Adelaide water colour and acrylic
artist and TAFE art lecturer, Margaret Tuckey, and emerging
Adelaide glass artist, Ivana Di Stasio. The new exhibition
features the interconnection between artists and the land and how
they relate to it, using different mediums.
More information: www.palate2palette.com.au
ARNE AREYE - ALL THE PLANTS AND NGARLURGU - ALL OF US
Until 20 July 2008
The Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute will showcase
two exhibitions in May, June and July. Both exhibitions, ‘Arne
areye – All the Plants’ and ‘Ngarlurgu – All of Us’, celebrate the
connection Aboriginal people have with their respective homelands,
the inspiration that the landscape provides and the respect they
have for their country. ‘Arne areye – All the Plants’ is a joyful
exhibition celebrating the Arrernte plant world of Central
Australia. ‘Ngarlurgu – All of Us’ celebrates the unique
diversities and the connections they have with the landscapes
surrounding Ceduna on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Both
exhibitions give a true sense of the respect shared between the
artists and their country.
More information: www.tandanya.com.au
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