August 2019
Desert Festival 2019
Presented by Red Hot Arts Central Australia, the 2019 Desert Festival is an exposition of dynamic events encompassing local and interstate theatre, music, arts and performance. DesFest will run over seven weeks from 29 August to 12 October presenting a smorgasbord of local and interstate talent. The opening street parade takes place at the Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets on Thursday 29 August from 5PM – 9PM. The markets will come alive with performances from Red Centre legends like…
Find out more »South Sudanese Night
South Sudanese night is to showcase South Sudanese cultural dance and musics. This event is to bring Alice Springs community together to share South Sudanese music and dance. This South Sudanese night event is organised by South Sudanese famous artist Queen of Music aka (Nyapal Lul). Queen music has previously performed in many Alice local events. Your all cordially invited to come and share our cultural dance and music. Address 9 Bath street, Our Lady of the Sacred Catholic school…
Find out more »September 2019
Crystal Workshop
This is for people who like to use crystals to assist them in their everyday life. Come, have fun and explore the magical world of crystals. This could be the beginning of a brand new and exciting journey. For experienced crystal lovers, it's a chance to meet like minded people and discover new perspectives on the crystal world. Address - 24 Banksia St Eastside Alice Springs Cost $120 for the day. Bookings Essential Contact - Kerrieanne on 0409 906 136
Find out more »October 2019
Sparrohs at Bojangles
We are a band from Switzerland currently filming a Music Video in Alice Springs. We are doing a spontaneous 45 minute show at Bojangles, Friday the 11th starting at 8pm to 8.45 pm. We invite you all to come and experience our acoustic, all original songs...we'd love to see you there! Love Sparrohs
Find out more »November 2019
Bush Christmas 2019 – Talapi
Beautiful artworks from Aboriginal owned art centres - perfect for Christmas gifts. Featuring locally sourced sculptures and handmade jewellery and craft. Presenting artworks from Artists of Ampilatwatja, Bindi Artists, Hermannsburg Potters, Ernabella Arts, Kaltjiti Arts, Titjikala Artists, Tjala Arts, Warlukurlangu Artists.
Find out more »March 2020
Multicultural Fitness Month
March is Multicultural Fitness Month! Come along and participate in free one hour cultural dance and movement classes for each Saturday in March. Registrations from 7.45am. All fitness levels and abilities welcome! Latin American - 7 March, Civic Centre Lawns Bollywood - 14 March, Francis Smith Park African - 21 March, Araluen Park Wing Chun Art - 28 March, Civic Centre Lawns
Find out more »April 2020
8CCC Community Radio Seeks Volunteer Coordinator
8CCC is seeking to contract a qualified volunteer coordinator consultant to comprehensively review and expand on 8CCC’s current volunteer program. The Consultant will collaborate with the 8CCC Station Manager and Technical Coordinator to develop the project and be able to work independently to deliver project outcomes. The Volunteer Coordinator Consultant will be engaged at $40/hr for 8hrs a week over 6 months with negotiable timelines. The key responsibilities and scope of this role are to: -Develop volunteer position descriptions and…
Find out more »Songs from the Sofa
Calling for Solo Artists to participate in Alice Springs Town Council’s Songs from the Sofa series. This 8 week series will showcase local musicians performing and recording a 30min set in their home and Council promoting the recording on social media for residents to view. Solo artists are invited to apply via the expressions of interest form on Council's webpage.
Find out more »July 2020
Traeger Park Mural – Public Comment
Alice Springs Town Council invites the community to provide feedback on the proposed design for the Traeger Park mural, by local artist Hayden Williams. Feedback will contribute to Council’s decisions and progressing of this commissioned mural project. Public comment is open until 8am, Thursday 16 July 2020. For further details, and the full proposed artwork, please visit www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au To submit feedback, please email astc@astc.nt.gov.au
Find out more »Red Dirt Poetry Festival 2020 Digital
The Red Dirt Poetry Festival 2020 has gone digital! We’ve created a live, interactive, immersive experience with carefully curated events, workshops, performances, showcases and competitions. Join us on our website, Facebook, Zoom, YouTube and other digital spaces as we navigate this new frontier for our festival, starting on July 30, 2020.
Find out more »Australian Poetry Slam – Alice Springs Heat
Could you be Australia's next poetry slam champion? Give us your best two minutes for a chance to duke it out with some of Australia's best. We're running slam a bit differently this year, so if you want to sign up to compete you have to register in advance. Rules and registration are available on the site.
Find out more »August 2020
Desert Festival 2020 volunteer call out
Are you interested in helping put on this year’s Desert Festival? We’re looking for a team of dedicated volunteers and staff to help us run this year’s festival, which will be held from Thursday 24 September – Sunday 4 October 2020. Spaces are limited, so get in quick! All volunteers are required to work 6 – 8 hours and complete a Site Induction and COVID-19 Event Safety Induction prior to commencing their first shift. In return, Volunteers will be given…
Find out more »September 2020
Mapping Your Story with Christian White
Before you sit down to write your bestselling novel or award-winning screenplay, it’s good to have a road map to follow. In this workshop, Christian will reveal how he maps his novels and screenplays. He’ll cover: How to map your novel or screenplay from start to end How to write a beat sheet The three, four and eight act structure Using your protagonist to inform the story
Find out more »Pop-Up Studio Art
Jennifer Taylor Pop-up studio sale sunday september 27 9 - 5 1 wallis st paintings, small sculptures, drawings, from tiny to large take home some treasures, and help an artist stay afloat in the time of COVID! cash and carry portion of proceeds to Arid Lands Environment Centre
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