March: Eat Play Stay
27 Mar 2018
Stuck for ideas when it comes to fun things to do? Here are some fantastic options around the country.
NSW
Lucy Culliton, Caution Wet Paint
Multi-award-winning artist Lucy Culliton’s latest exhibition, Caution Wet Paint celebrates her love of nature, animals and Australian landscapes.
In 2016 Lucy Culliton was the first female artist to be hung in the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes simultaneously, and her work is part of some of Australia’s most prominent pubic collections, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Australia, Queensland University Art Museum and the New South Wales Parliament Collection.
When: Now – 29 April
Where: New England Regional Art Museum, 106-114 Kentucky St Armidale NSW 2350
Tickets: Free – artworks are available for purchase
More information: http://www.neram.com.au
VIC
Great Alpine Arts Trail
Every May the Great Alpine Road is transformed into a bustling arts trail, featuring gallery tours, open studios, arts and crafts market stalls as well as food and wine tastings. Workshops this year include Indigenous Basketry with esteemed artist Cassie Leatham, Cath Rayment will be teaching the art of natural dyeing and Sarah Carr will be helping attendees create their own fabrics using needle felting.
The trip can be done in one day, or alternatively, visitors can stay at one of the many accommodation places along the way, and enjoy a weekend of arts, culture and nature. When: 5 – 6 May
Where: The Great Alpine Gallery, 6881 Great Alpine Road, Swifts Creek, Victoria, 3896
Tickets: Free
More information: http://www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail
NT
Biggest Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
The Cancer Council NT is inviting NT residents to join them for canapés, champagne, tea and music to help raise money to help fund their wonderful work.
The garden party will include live entertainment from the Australian Army Band, as well as a silent auction.
When: 21 May at 3pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, Darwin
Tickets: $30 per person or $50 for two people
More information: https://northernterritory.com/darwin-and-surrounds/events/biggest- afternoon-tea-fundraiser
ACT
Australian Piano Duo: If music be the food of love, play on
Internationally acclaimed piano duo, Dr Vicky Yang and Maggie Chen are taking to the stage of the High Court of Australia’s Great Hall for what promises to be an entirely enchanting performance.
The performance will include interludes from Romeo and Juliet, oriental folk fairy tales and more, and is the duo’s final performance in Australia before they begin an international tour.
When: 29 April, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Where: High Court of Australia, 40 Parkes Place East Parkes
Tickets: Free
More information: http://www.hcourt.gov.au/about/concerts
SA
Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Divided Worlds
Australia’s longest running survey of contemporary art returns in 2018 with thirty cutting edge Australian artists and collectives. Through a variety of different mediums including photography, painting, sculpture, and moving images, artists will explore the role that art can play in uniting a divided world.
The biennale will extend across a range of venues within Adelaide’s cultural precinct, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Botanic Gardens and JamFactory. It promises to be one of the most exciting cultural events of the year.
When: Now – 3 June
Where: Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Botanic Gardens, JamFactory, Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Mercury Cinema
Tickets: Free
More information: http://adelaidebiennial.com.au/2018/exhibition/about/
WA
BBC Planet Earth II: Live in Concert
An upcoming screening of the Sir David Attenborough’s acclaimed documentary, BBC Planet Earth II, will be brought to life with a live orchestral accompaniment led by conductor Vanessa Scammell.
The documentary, which is a follow up to Planet Earth was widely acclaimed for bringing some of the most insightful and visually striking imagery of animals and landscapes from around the world. This groundbreaking footage is enhanced by the score from legendary composer, Hans Zimmer along with Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe.
When: 27 April, 8pm
Where: Perth Arena Wellington Street and Milligan Street, Perth CBD, Western Australia
Tickets: From $74
More information: https://www.eventfinda.com.au/2018/bbc-planet-earth-ii-live-in- concert2/perth#none
TAS
Autumn Spectacular
Enjoy Tasmania’s famous Autumnal colours at the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden. The garden houses Maples, Conifers, Oaks and Elms, which boast particularly beautiful leaves in the autumn.
Guests can take in the striking colours, while enjoying the music of the Burnie Band, and snacking on delicious homemade burgers, sandwiches and scones, as well as tea, local coffee, wine and beer.
When: 21 April
Where: Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, 55 Breffney Road, Romaine
Tickets: Free
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/588861998121351/
QLD
This Is My Heritage
A new exhibition offers a different, more personal interpretation of the Queensland
Museum’s collection of Indigenous artifacts and objects.
Twelve of Queensland’s most prominent Indigenous artists and educators have come together to outline the way in which they relate to the objects in the museum, drawing on their personal memories to explain the spiritual link between people, objects and history. When: Now – 30 May
Where: Cobb and Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba
Tickets: Free for the residents of Toowoomba Regional Council, with proof of residency.
More information: https://www.queensland.com/en-au/event/this-is-my-heritage
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