September 2021
S.L.D Community Dance Day | GUTS Dance & Desert Festival
Join GUTS and guests on the Council Lawns from 12.00pm - 3.00pm for a celebration of the wonderful and diverse dance community in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
Find out more »All That Jazz
All That Jazz featuring group Modal Operandi includes local jazz musicians Peter and Nicola Gilham with Paul Box, Callum Kruske and Nick Boffa performs this Sunday afternoon (26th Sept.). An outdoor concert will be on the north side of St Mary’s Chapel in the bush on near banks of the Todd River between the circular road and St Mary’s Chapel. We are seeking donations in support of ‘Making the Bloomfield Precinct a great place to live!’ facilitated by Anglicare…
Find out more »We’ll Dance on the Ash of the Apocalypse – Sun 26th I Desert Festival
This evocative play follows the story of a young couple living in a world ravaged by climate change. They are faced with a terrifying prospect, an unplanned pregnancy. Together they must decide whether they can bring a defenceless child into a seemingly hopeless world. This story weaves between present and past, aiming to fuel the ongoing discussion on global warming through love of humanity, hope against odds and passion for timely action to create the future we desire. Written by…
Find out more »Eastern Arrernte Band album & Purple Patch EP launch I 8CCC & Desert Festival
Two albums launched at one event! Presented by Desert Festival 2021 and 8CCC Community Radio, supported by CAAMA Music and Australia Council for the Arts. Get stuck into the local music scene and celebrate diversity of sound, genre and music. The Eastern Arrernte Band are a group of young, desert reggae artists from Lyentye Apurte. Singing in both English and Eastern Arrernte, their songs revolve around place, country and social issues. Purple Patch are four desert rats living in Mparntwe…
Find out more »I’m Here. Where Are You? – Youth theatre workshops I Desert Festival
'I'm Here. Where are You?' is a fantastic youth theatre workshop opportunity designed for those who are itching to dive deeper into the world of performance art. This series of youth drama and arts workshops run over five days and offer a unique opportunity for accelerated upskilling! The workshops are run by Leslie Simpson, an artist with an impressive global theatre background and training. The workshops include tried and trusted theatre games, challenges, and exercises to produce rewarding results for…
Find out more »SET!
SET! Screens at Araluen Arthouse Cinema on Monday 27 September, 7pm. DOCUMENTARY | 2021 | USA Directed by Scott Gawlik Table setting – for most of us is a chore, but for some it’s a sport. Once a year, a group of highly competitive table-setters vie for the “Best of Show” ribbon at the Orange County Fair competition, often referred to as “The Olympics of Table Setting”. From taxidermied monkeys to table-reveal parties, eccentric personalities and old rivalries come to…
Find out more »Grant Writing Workshop
Can I get a hand, pls? A workshop on grant applications by Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts We'll walk through the various steps to applying for a grant, share some hot tips and workshop your own application for some hands-on learning and support. FOR: Independent practitioners in the arts / community sector* COST: $30* REGISTER HERE >> *See website>> for full details See all upcoming workshops by Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts >>
Find out more »WTS Open Studio and Walk In Cinema
Join in for an evening open studio session, followed by Watch This Space’s monthly Walk-In Cinema event.
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Kodivine album & Crystal Robins EP launch I Desert Festival + 8CCC
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR Desert Festival + 8CCC bring to you A two in one femme fantastic! An energy packed combination of jazz-funk influenced Kodivine and indie-folk, alt-country infused Crystal Robins. After the roaring bushfires and ruins of 2020, Kodivine is finally ready to release her long-postponed album Get Free. Get Free is an exploration of liberation, through embodied expression of disorganised love-chaos! Darwin songwriter Crystal Robins launches her debut EP Wildfire in Alice Springs, performed live with the…
Find out more »October 2021
Bambadino, Life Love and Bellies
Ready to jump into the full spectrum of emotion? This show will make you both laugh and cry! Bambadino stretches from deep heavy feelings to light-hearted silliness. Switching between sombre and humour with grace and warmth, Bambadino brings the whole room along with her. Bambadino will be performing a series of songs from her most recent EP series, written over six months of sabbatical in Ntaria, NT, produced with Sing Hum Records in Mparntwe. These songs range from soulful ballads…
Find out more »* SOLD OUT * Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim is a series of five klezmer tales of unlucky men: swollen hearts, the burdens of anxiety, doing one's bit, and coming home. Settle in and be transported into the lives and stories of these luckless men through spoken-word and music, performed by Russell Goldflam and his Alice Springs klezmer band Rusty & The Infidels. Artist Russell Goldflam describes these tales as nostalgic, tragic, ironic, amusing – and musical: “they memorialise a lost world and a lost time, and,…
Find out more »The Fly Swats: Rated Arrr!
Stowaway with these singing, bumbling, smelly pirates for a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas on a perilous search for treasure where you can laugh, cry, sing, work and avoid scurvy with them!
Find out more »Ctrl+Sustain+Dlt I Desert Festival
* ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED BUT TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR* Newly formed local Mparntwe art collective Skretch Kollektief interpret concepts of tension and release, internalised control of the external world, and the state and self. Bringing together experimental electronic music, dance and visual art, this piece intends to generate curiosity, discomfort and comfort for audience members watching and participating. Skretch Kollektief explore the space where different art disciplines intersect, and through Ctrl+Sustain+Dlt showcase five collaborative artists…
Find out more »Late Nite Snack with DJ Faggot Mafia
Looking to push on late Friday night at the Desert Festival Hub at Totem Courtyard space for some drinks and free music? Look no further than Latenight Snack with DJ Faggot Mafia!
Find out more »Artisan Trail I Desert Festival
New to Desert Festival, the Artisan Trail is something extra special to catch this year. The Artisan Trail is a self-guided tour of artist and craftsperson’s studios, and an opportunity for practicing Alice Springs artists to open their spaces and share work with passersby. A rare opportunity for the community to meet local creatives, ask questions, learn about their work and visit the spaces where magic happens, this one is not to be missed! * registrations have closed * All…
Find out more »Ebb & Flow by Mark Twohig
A visual arts exhibition by local visual artist Mark Twohig.
Mark explores the concepts of flow and release through line work.
Ebb & Flow will run throughout the entire festival, and be exhibited at Yaye’s Café at the Araluen Cultural Precinct.
* SOLD OUT * Alcoota Scientific Reserve Day Tour – Saturday 2nd October
Become a geologist for the day and learn about Central Australia’s unique megafauna! Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory will take you on a full day guided tour from Alice Springs to the Alcoota Scientific Reserve, a site normally closed to the public. The tour will be guided by staff from the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and a representative from Olive Pink Botanic Garden, who will provide a detailed geological and historical briefing. The…
Find out more »Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists Gallery is open this Saturday 2nd October
The Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists are happy to welcome you this Saturday in their newly renovated art gallery with a special selection of artworks. Come and visit the Bindi Magic 10th Anniversary exhibition open until the 8th of October We are open from 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am - 2pm on Saturdays The Bindi Magic exhibition is also accessible online with a special selection of artworks for those who can't make it to Mparntwe / Alice Springs Thank…
Find out more »The Magic Picnic I *Tickets available at the door*
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED - GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOOR A mouse that's lost its courage? An old lady who's lost her laugh? These are just some of the quirky allures you'll get to meet when characters Heather and Dan go on their picnic and get lost in the deep, dark woods. They'll need your help to make it out the other side! Join the adventure with On the Wing Theatre’s pantomime – fun for little and big…
Find out more »We’ll Dance on the Ash of the Apocalypse – Sat 2nd Oct I *Tickets at the door*
This evocative play follows the story of a young couple living in a world ravaged by climate change. They are faced with a terrifying prospect, an unplanned pregnancy. Together they must decide whether they can bring a defenceless child into a seemingly hopeless world. This story weaves between present and past, aiming to fuel the ongoing discussion on global warming through love of humanity, hope against odds and passion for timely action to create the future we desire. Written by…
Find out more »* SOLD OUT * Australian Poetry Slam Alice Springs Round + Eddie Kitching plays
For entrants: Wizard with words … master of rhymes. Could you be Australia’s next poetry slam champion? We are on the hunt for an Alice Springs poetry champ to represent Mparntwe. The rules: Two minutes maximum. No introductions – get straight into it. No props, just you! The top five scorers will make it to the second round and will be judged by five judges chosen by the audience. We are looking for a maximum of 20 entrants, first in first…
Find out more »The Bad Babysitters and Mulga Bore Hard Rock
The young, pumping Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band will play original and classic rock that will get you on your feet and dancing. Warming the crowd up will be the Bad Babysitters playing country swing.
Find out more »The Pungency of Rock Featuring Gurun I * Tickets at the door*
Despite efforts to bury it, the stench of good sound and resilience is hard to cover! The Pungency of Rock is a live music, visual and DJ experience, highlighting elements of Southeast Asian music – in particular garage and surf rock, which experienced suppression under certain Southeast Asian regimes. The Pungency of Rock will feature a live set by Gurun, Mparntwe's own female-fronted rock band, precluded by the screening of the documentary Not Easy Rock ‘n Roll and a DJ…
Find out more »Waltja – Punuku, Walka, pictja: an exhibition from Maraku Artists
Waltja – Punuku, Walka, pictja Family – Woodcarving, painting, photography Opening night Friday 6:30pm 10 September 2021 (following Desert Mob opening) June Marriott Gallery, Central Craft Araluen Cultural Precinct, 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen The title for our Maruku exhibition refers to the three creative mediums as one family, just as the art itself has been created by our artists families. Maruku Arts presents artworks created in the last few years that showcase Maruku Artists and the diversity of the media that the…
Find out more »Sunday Funday I Desert Festival
Celebrate the last day of the festival with the whole family. Come along for a morning of pantomime, theatre and workshops. A healthy lunch is included in the children's ticket price. Tickets to Sunday Funday include access to all Sunday Funday events and activities. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Sunday Funday Totem Theatre Sunday October 3rd - 10am to 2pm * ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED - TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR*
Find out more »Alice Sings Workshop
Fall further into the life of collective choir and explore local Mparntwe musicianship. Join this free workshop out in the Totem Courtyard run by Edward Gould, Alice Sings and Kodi Twiner.
Find out more »Gotcha Covered featuring Alice Sings I Desert Festival
Fun, dynamic, musical interactive entertainment! Gotcha Covered will showcase a curated gig featuring seven different musicians covering other local Mparntwe artists! The event will wrap up with an epic performance of the song which was learned in the free Alice Sings Workshop prior. To get the most out of this experience, attendees of Gotcha Covered are encouraged to attend the free Alice Sings Workshop on at 2.00pm in the Totem Courtyard. Gotcha Covered featuring Alice Sings Totem Theatre Sunday 3rd October…
Find out more »* Sold out * Prickly Pear I Desert Festival
Prickly Pear is a multidisciplinary live arts event showcasing women and gender-diverse creatives of Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Comprised of short performance slots, this piece moves between spoken word, music, audio/visual art and live performance. Prickly Pear shines light on the collective, encouraging the viewer to view art as something shared, rather than isolated individual performances. The event prioritises local and original artists, and within this is an aim to increase access to amplified space and performance opportunities for underrepresented groups. Prickly…
Find out more »Arts NT – Arts Projects
The Arts Projects grant category provides support for projects that create and showcase the arts of the NT, builds digital capability, provide skills and employment opportunities for NT artists and supports community access and participation in the arts. Applicants can apply through four streams: Presentation and Promotion - Up to $20,000 per applicant Skills Development - Up to $20,000 per applicant Arts Development - Up to $20,000 per applicant Emerging Artists - Up to $15,000 per applicant Digital Capability Up…
Find out more »The Killing of Two Lovers
Screening at Araluen Arthouse Cinema on 4 October, 7pm. A marriage story, The Killing of Two Lovers follows David, who desperately tries to keep his family of six together during a separation from his wife, Nikki. They both agree to see other people but David struggles to grapple with his wife's new relationship. The Hollywood Reporter calls the film “a transfixing drama without a wasted word or a single inessential scene.” Making its premiere at Sundance, released by the studio…
Find out more »Finances Workshop
Can I get a hand, pls? A workshop on finances by Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts This workshop will cover some of the financial essentials needed for independent practitioners. We'll guide you through invoicing, super and GST, financial forecasting, budgets, and more, and provide hands-on support so you can apply what you've learnt to your own practice. CO-FACILITATOR: Erin Chew FOR: Independent practitioners in the arts / community sector* COST: $30* REGISTER HERE >> *See website>> for full details See all upcoming…
Find out more »Working with Clay by Claire Freer
Opening night 6:00pm Friday 8 October Exhibition 8 October - 7 November 2021 June Marriott Gallery, Central Craft 61 Larapinta Drive, Araluen Image courtesy of Michael Walters
Find out more »Alice Springs Quilting Club Exhibition 2021
The A.S.Q.C are holding the 2021 exhibition in Witchetty's, at Araluen Arts Centre, which runs for eight days only. This years ‘club’ exhibition displays the work of Alice Springs quilters and as well as bed quilts includes bags, a ‘challenge’, mystery quilts and an art quilt section. Voting is completed by our viewers (there is no interstate judge for this exhibition) You are cordially invited to come along and view the works on display. Tickets in the large ‘raffle quilt’ made by club members will be…
Find out more »Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists Gallery is open this Saturday 9th October
The Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists are happy to welcome you this Saturday in their newly renovated art gallery with a special selection of artworks. We are open from 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am - 2pm on Saturdays The Bindi Magic exhibition is also accessible online with a special selection of artworks for those who can't make it to Mparntwe / Alice Springs Thank you all for supporting Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists!
Find out more »Swan River – Neridah Stockley
'Swan River' known locally as Derbal Yarrigan, is a new body of paintings and ceramics by Neridah Stockley. The exhibition captures both the varied natural and built environs of Fremantle Western Australia; limestone, steel, ocean and park landscapes.
Find out more »Connect to Wellbeing – Parents & Carers
Bring your children (aged 5 years and under), enjoy some gentle exercise and learn more on how you can support your wellbeing whilst nurturing others. With a guest speaker and morning tea. Free but RSVP’s essential: https://events.humanitix.com/wellbeingforparents
Find out more »PIG
PIG is screening at Araluen's Arthouse Cinema on 11 October, 7pm. Thriller USA | 2021 Rated: MA15+ Directed by Michael Sarnoski Starring Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin, Nina Belforte, Dalene Young, Gretchen Corbett, Julia Bray A truffle hunter (Nicolas Cage) who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.
Find out more »WHEEL THROWING CLASSES AT CDU with Mel Robson
CUACER201 Develop Ceramic Skills - this is an accredited unit from CUA20715 Certificate II in Visual Arts In this 3 day workshop you will: • Learn the basics of wheel throwing clay on the potters wheel, including wedging, centering clay and throwing simple cylinder and bowl forms • Be introduced to the use of glazes and glazing techniques • Learn about firing processes • Understand Health and Safety requirements for working in the ceramics studio This course is designed for…
Find out more »Communications/Marketing Workshop
Can I get a hand, pls? A workshop on communications / marketing by Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts This workshop will cover some of the financial essentials needed for independent practitioners. We’ll guide you through invoicing, super and GST, financial forecasting, budgets, and more, and provide hands-on support so you can apply what you’ve learnt to your own practice. CO-FACILITATOR: Jamie Toyne FOR: Independent practitioners in the arts / community sector* COST: $30* REGISTER HERE >> *See website>> for full details See all upcoming workshops by Zoya…
Find out more »Connect to Wellbeing – Fun at the Pool
Exercise supports our wellbeing. Come to the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre for a gentle water exercise class, go on the waterslides or just have a swim. With a free healthy lunch. A Mental Health Week event. Free entry to the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre between 11am-1pm.
Find out more »The Girl on the Bridge – Film Screening
The story of a young woman with the weight of a generation on her shoulders. Having survived her own suicidal struggles Jazz Thornton is a mental health activist, fighting to change how society and the system are dealing with young people like her. Ultimately this is a film about hope. It’s a film about redemption. It’s a challenge to all of us to try to understand. Free but RSVP’s essential: https://events.humanitix.com/tgotbscreening Please note: this film explores the issue of young people…
Find out more »Stress Less In The Park
Stress Less in the Park is a feature of Mental Health Week in Alice Springs and provides a focus on mental health and wellbeing. With speakers, music, stalls, kids activities, food and drinks. A free whole of community event. Music by Maddy, Xavia and Paul Ah Chee.
Find out more »Digital Drawing & Painting
✨DIGITAL DRAWING AND PAINTING✨ A four-week intensive, classes will run two half-days a week. 22 September – 15 October Bindi Enterprises, 47 Elder St Delivered twice weekly for four weeks Wednesdays 1pm – 4 pm & Fridays 9am - 12 pm This course will focus on the development of drawing and painting skills on a device – we will be using Procreate to create digital images and to edit and digitally enhance works on paper. This course challenges it’s participants…
Find out more »I’M WANITA – Film & Live Q&A Session
Special Q&A screening on October 16, 6.30pm with musician Gleny Rae Virus - don't miss it! I’m Wanita is the story of a chaotic, flamboyant force of nature & her lifelong odyssey to realise her childhood dream. Based in Australia’s ‘Country Music Capital’, Tamworth, Wanita (self-dubbed as "Australia's Queen Of Honky Tonk") lives her own unique version of the rough-talking, hard-drinking, country music lifestyle. Devoted to the sound & personalities of classic country and clearly "born in the wrong era",…
Find out more »Introduction to Glaze Making with Ness Sim
Having fun experimenting with ready-made glazes and think it’s time to take the next step on the wild and never-ending journey of glaze making? This could be the workshop for you. Learn to make and test ceramic glazes using raw ingredients. After an intro to glaze types and components, we’ll learn to mix our own glazes and follow glaze recipes. You’ll make your own glaze batch and test it for colour variations using a line blend. At the end we’ll…
Find out more »James and Isey
Documentary IMDB: 8.9/10 Directed by Florian Habicht Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa, Aotearoa. They are descendants of Ngāti Manu – the Bird People. Isey is turning 100 years in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum and bringing the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. Northland filmmaker Florian Habicht follows the duo in their incredible week leading up to the ‘big…
Find out more »Latin Nights – Every Wednesday at Jump Inn
Do you like... dancing? talking? making new friends? We've got just the thing for you: Latin Night at Jump Inn, every Wednesday!! 6PM - 7PM: Spanish Speaking Practice No experience required. Come and practice your Spanish speaking in a laid back environment with others keen to have a go... and if you're a native speaker, come and have a laugh at the beginners! 7PM - 7:45PM: Free Dance Lesson (Will focus on Salsa the first month). Every week there will…
Find out more »Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets
Alice Springs Town Council’s Night Markets are held along the Todd Mall from 5pm-9pm and feature a diversity of food vendors, stalls with gifts and goods galore – PLUS free entertainment! For further information, or to participate in Council’s Night Markets, visit https://alicesprings.nt.gov.au/about-alice-springs/council-events/night-markets
Find out more »Desert Mob 30
OFFICIAL OPENING: Friday 10 September 5pm MARKETPLACE: Saturday 11 September 10am - 2pm EXHIBITION: 10 September - 24 October This year, Desert Mob celebrates 30 years of bringing together the art and culture of First Nations artists from across desert country. Established by the Araluen Arts Centre in 1991, the first exhibition presented contemporary art and craftwork from 13 art centres and art groups, with the hope that it would become an annual event. Three decades on, 32 art centres…
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