August 2019
Upcoming Race Days
Alice Springs upcoming Race Days - Ladbrokes Pioneer Park. See our facebook page for gate and race times
Find out more »October 2019
Call Out for Revitalise Alice – Street Art Project
Red Hot Arts Central Australia has been commissioned to deliver Revitalise Alice – Street Art Project*, as part of the Northern Territory Government’s CBD Revitalisation Program. *Please note, this is NOT the Alice Springs Street Art Festival (however that will be returning in 2020). Revitalise Alice will see artwork applied to building facades around the Alice Springs CBD between November 2019 and July 2020. These will primarily be a combination of roller shutters and window wraps (ie. sticker decals). The…
Find out more »November 2019
Franca Barraclough: The Visitors
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre Franca Barraclough’s The Visitors is a visual survey of people, paths and stories woven through the sociological landscape of contemporary Central Australian culture, a distillation of poignant local imagery harnessed to give an artistic account of the impacts and influences on desert life. The making of these large–scale photographs involves Barraclough engaging, choreographing and collaborating with a diverse range of local community members in unique, inimitable and immersive experiences. Reproduced with all the gloss of tourism advertising, each image is alluring but also documents the particular…
Find out more »ToolBox
A party for homos lesbos heteros and don't knows. This is our space, this is our place. Come out, stay in - it's a free for all, we are here to sin. Heighten the feminine, heighten the masculine, less of the stereotypes, dance for your rights. Intersexy disco frenzy. We are gender bender techno honeys. Brother boys and sister girls. It's time to return the heart. Alice Springs. Queen of the desert. Love saves the day and music is life,…
Find out more »Baby Rhyme Time
Songs, rhymes, stories and play are a wonderful way to develop a love of language. This interactive session is designed to support pre-literacy education in a fun and social way. FREE. No bookings required. For 0-2 year olds. Every Friday morning from 10.15am-10.45am For the latest event updates and special news follow us on Facebook @ASPLibrary
Find out more »Family History Group
Facilitated by the Elders and Sisters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, bring your own device for on-going free Family History Workshops. FREE. All welcome. No bookings required. For more information call 8950 0555. Every second Friday from 4.00 - 6.00pm.
Find out more »Red Hot Arts Social Evenings
Dear Members, Arts Organisations, Artists and Supporters, As we wind down to the end of the year, we thought it would be great to set up some gatherings throughout November to reflect on a wonderful year and our incredible artistic community here in Alice Springs/Mparntwe. Starting from this Friday the 1st of November, we would like to welcome you to have a knock off or two here at Red Hot Arts and we can chat informally about the arts sector…
Find out more »MusicNT Meet n Greet- AusMusic T-Shirt Day
We're meeting and greeting with the Mparntwe music community again this November, but this time we're honouring a special cause...AusMusic T-Shirt Day 2019! AusMusic T-Shirt Day is a massive nation-wide celebration of Australian music created by triple j and ARIA in 2014 to show support for Australian musicians, as part of Ausmusic Month celebrations in November. It raises much-needed funds for music industry charity Support Act, who provide support for artists, crew and music workers who are experiencing a crisis…
Find out more »Greenbush Art Group: Shake, Rattle and Roll
Greenbush Art Group: Shake, Rattle and Roll A History of Central Australian Transport Presented by Araluen Arts Centre Shake, Rattle and Roll: A History of Central Australian Transport by the Greenbush Art Group at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre, pays tribute to and interprets the history of transport in Central Australia. Early transport created a paradigm shift in desert regions, enabling the expansion of settler colonialism, ‘opening up’ the continent’s interior, creating cultural complexity and irrevocably changing the way people live, travel and engage…
Find out more »Grease – The Musical
Rock'n'roll with the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies of Rydell High to the well loved tunes "Summer Nights", "We Go Together", "Beauty School Drop Out" and more by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Alice Springs Theatre Group presents this timeless classic at Totem Theatre this November. The story follows high school teenagers in 1959 as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, social politics, personal values and love. A fun show for the whole family. Rated PG 1, 2, 8,…
Find out more »Monthly Reading Group – Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko
Love to chat about books? Welcome to our Monthly Reading Group, held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 12.00pm until 1.00pm. No reservations required — just come along for the books that interest you. Current conversation schedule is: 16 November: Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko 21 September: One Hundred Years of Dirt by Rick Morton 18 January: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton Read the book, then join our informal conversation around the book. Tea and coffee provided. Alice Springs Public Library Meeting Room. FREE. No bookings…
Find out more »Sunday Art’vo
Do you love art? Sunday Art'vo is a space where local, interstate and global artists come together to exhibit their artworks, perform and give workshops. DJs will be mixing all afternoon to provide good vibes all around and a BBQ will be on offer to create the perfect backyard feels. All performers, artists and DJs To Be Announced... Watch this space....
Find out more »Lego Club
The Alice Springs Public Library has its very own LEGO Club and you're invited to join in! All ages welcome. LEGO is supplied (although donations are always appreciated). All you need is a willingness to have fun and create! Create something yourself, in a team or try out our Challenge Cards. There is something for everyone at the LEGO Club. FREE. No bookings required during School Term time. Every Monday afternoon from 3.00 - 4.30 pm. Follow us on Facebook…
Find out more »Spoken English Meet-Up
Practice your English at relaxed weekly meetings. Make new friends with tea and coffee provided. Free. No bookings required. In the Library Meeting Room. Every Monday from 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates and special events @ASPLibrary
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Wednesday mornings from 10.15am-10.45am. For 2-5 year olds. Learning can be as simple as one book. Preschool Storytime is a fun and interactive session using books, rhymes, songs and play to stimulate literacy development. FREE. Bookings not required. 2-5 year olds. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and new events @ASPLibrary
Find out more »Drag Queen Bingo
Drag Queen Bingo at The Rock Bar, Alice Springs every Wednesday night. Featuring fun drag shows, fabulous food and extremely tacky prizes and best of all its FREE - what's not to love - Bookings Essential. Ph: 08 8953 8280 Email: info@therockbar.com.au
Find out more »Connect to Tech – Adult Digital Literacy
FREE adult digital literacy drop-in sessions. Bring a specific question or learn at your own pace via the Be Connected website. Gain new skills at an easy pace using Be Connected, an Australian Government initiative. For more information phone 8950 0555 or visit aspl.eventbrite.com for bookings. For the latest event updates and special news follow us on Facebook @ASPLibrary
Find out more »Desert Festival 2020 EOI Information Session
Expressions of Interest for the 2020 Desert Festival and 2020 Show Development Program are now open and Red Hot Arts will be hosting two information sessions around the EOI process, online application form and our show development program. When: November 21st and January 23rd at 5pm Where: 67 Bath St, Alice Springs To read more about the Desert Festival EOI's click here To read more about the Show Development Program click here Please contacts arts@redhotarts.com.au or call 08 8952 2392…
Find out more »Madeline goes to the zoo
In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. One lovely day Miss Clavell decided it was a good idea to take the girls to the Zoo. Off they went with Madeline's friend Pepito too. They saw Penguins and Lemurs and big Grey Elephants. Gazelles and Macaws and little Chameleons. But where, oh where are the cheeky Monkeys.
Find out more »Protect Country Fundraiser
Join Alice Springs Seedmob and AYCC at the Protect Country Fundraiser - a night of First Nations talent to support the fight against fracking in the NT and the impacts of climate change. Origin Energy has started drilling their first fracking well in the Beetaloo Basin, and the impacts of climate change continue to get more intense. Here in the NT, we are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and its remote communities who feel the impacts first and…
Find out more »U3A Creative Writing Group
If you are over 50, have a love of writing and would like to share your stories, improve your skills or just meet with like-minded folk, give our U3A Creative Writing Group a go! Free. No bookings required. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 1.00 - 3.30 pm. NOTE: This meeting is held after library opening hours in the Library Meeting Room - please enter via the old entrance off Gregory Terrace.
Find out more »Book Launch! Malcolm: a story in verse by Leni Shilton
Please join Leni to celebrate & launch her second book 'Malcolm; a story in verse.' The book will be officially launched by award winning poet, author, and NT Writers Festival Creative Director, Dani Powell and Red Kangaroo Books will be the official bookseller! About the book:: Malcolm is a dark verse novel full of the humanity of its author who also works in violence prevention programs and has a keen ear for the complexities of living without safety nets and…
Find out more »Alice Springs Desert Music: Open Mic n Jam
The last Sunday of the month is here!! That means Alice's most longstanding music crew are inviting you once again to come to Montes and share your tunes. All welcome. Full backline and sound support provided. Fun night for all!!
Find out more »Smokie Live in Concert
Presented by NOW Music Celebrating over forty years of recording and touring, Smokie maintains their place among the time-honoured, rock n’ roll elite - something they take in their stride, but never for granted. Today, the band find themselves playing more territories than ever before, with Australia becoming a regular addition to their touring schedule. From their landmark ballad of unrequited love, Living Next Door to Alice to more chart-topping hits like Lay Back in the Arms of Someone, If…
Find out more »Tangentyere Artists & Yarrenyty Arltere Artists Christmas Show
Homewares, paintings, sculptures and apparel by Town Campers from: Hidden Valley, Yarrenyty Arltere and Tangentyere Artists plus lovely pots from our families at Hermannsburg! A great opportunity to purchase ethically this Christmas! Opening: 5-7 pm, Thursday 28 November Performances by the Mission Block Choir Gallery Open: Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm Exhibition: Friday 29 November – Thursday 19 December.
Find out more »FREE Public Screening Celebrating Indigenous Media of Central Australia
In 2019 CONVERGE returns to Mpartntwe, bringing media organisations from remote, regional and urban locations together on Arrernte country. To celebrate the unique voice of Indigenous media, First Nations Media Australia in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) is proud to showcase the wonderful work of local central Australia filmmakers to the community of Alice Springs. Delegates from the conference will also join the Alice Springs community on the tranquil lawns of John Flynn Church as we celebrate the…
Find out more »Alice in Australia – The Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra
Celebration of CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL music with Alice Springs composer Jeremy Conlon besides works by Arvo Pärt, Ph. Glass, Peter Sculthorpe, A. Piazzolla and Schubert. New exciting works by eclectic composers. Last performance with the Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra this year. Tickets available on the door only
Find out more »Family History Group
Facilitated by the Elders and Sisters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, bring your own device for on-going free Family History Workshops. FREE. All welcome. No bookings required. For more information call 8950 0555. Every second Friday from 4.00 - 6.00pm.
Find out more »Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival
A unique film festival originating in the UK dedicated to craft and the moving image, giving a platform to a wealth of films that explore themes of making, makers, materials and process. The international selection of short films, produced by the UK’s Crafts Council and Crafts magazine, is an eclectic program that explores our relationship with materials and making, and celebrates craft in all its facets. THE 33 SHORT FILMS ARE DIVIDED ACROSS TWO SESSIONS, THAT COVER AN INCREDIBLE DIVERSITY OF STYLES, PEOPLE AND…
Find out more »Ooraminna Christmas Party 2019
Start Planning your next Christmas Party at Ooraminna Station Homestead... Ooraminna's Christmas Party has a reputation that precedes itself! A fun night to get a group of friends, and/or your work group together to come along and have your Christmas Party within a BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!! Single, couples will be put onto tables to make up 10's and otherwise you can book your group in and we will accommodate you together. Coach transfers are included in the ticket price along with…
Find out more »December 2019
Whisky Tasting
December 4th 6pm $20 pp includes nibbles Bookings essential Star of the event: Glendronach 18 yo This event will allow you guys to get your lips on a Super Premium scotch! Trust us when we say it is amazing value for a product of this quality! The range available, moving from lighter to stronger: 1) Collingwood Blended Canadian Whisky 2) Slane Irish Whisky (Triple Casked) 3) Benriach Heart of Speyside (non Peated) 4) Benriach 10 year old (Highland, non Peated)…
Find out more »Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival 2019
The Alice Springs Town Council’s Christmas Carnival permeates the Red Centre with festive fun and Christmas cheer!
Find out more »Monthly Reading Group – One Hundred Years of Dirt by Rick Morton
Love to chat about books? Welcome to our Monthly Reading Group, held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 12.00pm until 1.00pm. No reservations required — just come along for the books that interest you. Current conversation schedule is: 21 December: One Hundred Years of Dirt by Rick Morton 18 January: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton Read the book, then join our informal conversation around the book. Tea and coffee provided. Alice Springs Public Library Meeting Room. FREE. No bookings required. For the latest…
Find out more »January 2020
Monthly Reading Group – Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
Love to chat about books? Welcome to our Monthly Reading Group, held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 12.00pm until 1.00pm. No reservations required — just come along for the books that interest you. Current conversation schedule is: 18 January: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton Read the book, then join our informal conversation around the book. Tea and coffee provided. Alice Springs Public Library Meeting Room. FREE. No bookings required. For the latest event updates and special news follow us on Facebook @ASPLibrary
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