Events for Saturday, 28 August 2010

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En Route

Like a love song to your city, en route offers fresh eyes and renewed perception as you navigate your own, solitary way through Darwin's CBD and Darwin Waterfront. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:00 am
$25



The 27th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award

The award and exhibition showcase the exceptional talent of Australia's established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists working in traditional and contemporary media read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:00 am
FREE



Djalkiri: We are standing on their names Blue Mud Bay

This exhibition showcases the product of an exceptional collaboration between prominent artists and scientists from around Australia working alongside Yolngu artists from Blue Mud Bay in North East Arnhem Land. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:00 am
FREE



Behind the Wire

Emanating from the art education programs at Darwin and Alice Springs Correctional Centres and the Don Dale Juvenile Detention Centre, this exhibition features works of painting, drawing, textiles, ceramics and sculpture. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:00 am
FREE



No Place Like Home

Darwin artist Marnie Jay uses this priceless heritage-listed gem as the venue for her latest solo exhibition, No Place like Home. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:00 am
FREE



Talking Memories

Talking Memories is a poignant and tellling exhbition of oral histories from residents of the institution on Darwin's Bagot Rd. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:00 am
FREE



Alwin Reamillo's Thuringowa Helicopter Project

Accompanied by a swarm of mini helicopters created locally during workshops lead by Alwin, a four metre long helicopter made of crab shells will be installed in the Darwin Wharf Precinct, hovering high above the restaurants and bars of Stokes Hill Wharf. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
11:00 am
FREE



In Conversation

An exciting program of talks from local and visiting Darwin Festival artists. Looking Back, Racing Forward Mon 16 August 12pm Ngarukuruwala: We Sing Songs Tue 17 August, 12pm Head Full of Love Thu 19 August, 12pm Trans Cultural Jazz Wed 25 August, 12pm Rhoda Roberts Sat 28 August 12pm read more...

Sat,28 Aug
12:00 pm
FREE



Shrine

From simple, crudely made crosses to elaborately decorated monuments that over time become fixtures, photojournalist Glenn Campbell has encapsulated the memories of lives lost, families torn apart and communities left to mourn. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
1:00 pm
FREE



En Route

Like a love song to your city, en route offers fresh eyes and renewed perception as you navigate your own, solitary way through Darwin's CBD and Darwin Waterfront. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
1:00 pm
$25



On the Book: Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui

Echoing the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and using Tiwi language in rhyming verse, music and song, Jason De Santis' script brings to life the dreamtime story of a young girl and her adventures in a mystical ancient land. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
4:00 pm
$10



Ten Swags

Larrakia Nation Arts and HEAL present a special exhibition featuring ten street swags painted by artists who live in the grass and bush areas of Darwin. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
5:00 pm
FREE



Dancing in the Sand

Public dance phenomenon of 2009 Dancing in the Sand returns with more nights and an even bigger dance space. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
6:00 pm
FREE



iMoves

Highlighting the latest in NT contemporary dance, iMoves features three new dance works. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
6:00 pm
$20/$15



7th Annual Indigenous Music Awards

Widely acclaimed for discovering, promoting and launching many careers, the Indigenous Music Awards are a beacon on the national music scene. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
7:00 pm
$20 Presale/ $25 Gate



Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors

Revealing their bittersweet musical roots, Jess Ribeiro and multi instrumentalist Rob Law from The Bone Collectors, forge the path for the rising tide of national interest in their new debut, self titled album. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
7:00 pm
$20/$15



Ngurru-milmarramiriw (Wrong Skin)

Starring Elcho Island's YouTube sensation, The Chooky Dancers, have transported their talents from the broken asphalt of the Galiwinku Saturday night disco, to major theatre stages across Australia. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
7:30 pm
$45/$35



Head Full of Love

World Premiere Written by Alana Valentine An intricately woven play, Head Full of Love draws a portrait of the relationships that develop at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
8:00 pm
$28/$23



The League of Sideshow Superstars

More of a superhuman event than a show, this collection of elite artists represents all that is great in the spectacle of sideshow. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
9:15 pm
$25/$20



Big Screen: The Waiting City

As a travelling film festival, Big Screen brings a mix of classic and new Australian films to the lush outdoor setting of Deckchair Cinema. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
9:30 pm
$13/$10/$8/$6



Silent Disco

The sonic sensation of Silent Disco returns in 2010 with more headphones, more nights and guest DJs. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
10:30 pm
FREE entry, headphone hire, $10



Happy Yess

Every Friday and Saturday night Happy Yess programs late night music to keep your evening cranking along into the wee small ones. read more...

Sat,28 Aug
11:30 pm
$5 at the door only