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2011 Katherine Festival


ART EXHIBITION & PRESENTATION Katherine Prize DATE: Saturday 13^th August TIME & COST: 6pm, free entry LOCATION: Civic Centre Stuart Hwy CONTACT: Dallas at Katherine Town Council 89725500 / 0408837188 Cost: Free event The Katherine prize is the oldest art & craft award in the NT, awarding over $7,000 in prizes. Official opening of the 2011 Katherine Festival. A beautiful evening of art, food & entertainment under the stars. General viewing of exhibition Monday 15^TH - Friday 19^th August in the Civic Centre Gallery, 8am - 3:30pm daily.
INDIGENOUS MUSIC Tjupi Band - Desert to Saltwater Country DATE: Saturday 13^thAugust TIME & COST: 5pm - 7pm, free entry LOCATION: Town Square CONTACT: Artback 89411444 COST: Free event Tjupi band form part of a new wave of uniquely Indigenous Australian music, energetic & emotive desert reggae, sparse upbeat, driving kick and snare.
TRAVELLING EXHIBITION Maharajah’s Garden DATE: Sunday 14^thAugust TIME & COST: 5:30pm, free entry LOCATION: O’Keefe House Riverbank Drive CONTACT AND TICKET INFORMATION: Katherine Regional Arts 89710928 COST: Free entry A Bollywood feast of Indian textile arts, music and traditional Indian Dance, Delicately prepared cuisine & entertainment to compliment these exquisite artworks. Not to be missed!
FAMILY FUN & SPORT Somerville Youth & Family Fishing Competition DATE: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August TIME & COST: From 6am, free entry LOCATION: Katherine River CONTACT: Somerville 89725100 Great prizes, age groups 8 - 24 years of age. Registration, maps & information session from 4pm Friday 12^th @ Somerville Community Services on 1^st street.
CHOIR WORKSHOP & CONCERT Darwin Chorale DATE: Saturday 20^thAugust TIME & COST: 2pm workshop, gold coin donation & 4pm concert, $10 p/p LOCATION: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Kirkpatrick Street CONTACT: Jenny 0439457577 Darwin chorale and guest choirs from timor leste combine to sing breath of earth a new composition by Nora Lewis as well as other world and modern songs. Assistant musical director is Michael Loughlin.
LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCE OOO SHOW DATE: Saturday 20^thAugust TIME & COST: 6:30pm, $50 p/p LOCATION: YMCA @ Sportsground CONTACT & TICKET INFORMATION: Donna 0438633354 Coming from a sellout show in 2010 this variety show is performed by local emergency service, medical personnel and community members. This year’s theme is ‘Golden Globes’. Dress formal for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN DAY & TEDDY BEARS PICNIC DATE: Sunday 21^st August TIME & COST: 10am - 2pm, free entry LOCATION: Museum, Giles Street CONTACT: Jodie 0409 558 397 Loads of fun for all the family, face painting, craft activities, stalls, great food, teddy bear classes & live entertainment. Food and drinks available. Great event for school aged children & their families!
FAMILY FUN PLAYTIME @ THE CHILDRENS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND DATE: Tuesday 23^rd August TIME & COST: 9am - 11am, free entry LOCATION: Children’s Adventure Playground, Stuart Hwy CONTACT & BRING: Christina 0414928732. Sunscreen, hat & water. Wonderful event for parents with small children 5 years And under Meet other families with small children and the Katherine toy library crew. Morning tea provided.
INDIGENOUS CULTURE Top Didj Cultural Experience DATE: 7 Days May - October TIME & COST: 8:30, 11:30 & 2:30 daily, $40 adult, $22 children $110 family LOCATION: Corner Gorge Rd & Jaensch Rd CONTACT: Alex or Petrena 89712751 / 0414888786 Top Didj, Brolga winner for Indigenous Tourism 2010, offers a vast range of experiences. Listen to tales of tribal life. Paint your own artwork., fire lighting, spear throwing AND MORE.
Family Entertainment Main Event - Big Day Without with Hip Hop legend Illy & award winning DJ/Producer M-Phazes DATE: Saturday 27th August TIME & COST: 4:30pm - late, free event LOCATION: Katherine Show Grounds CONTACT: Dallas @ Katherine Town Council 89725500 / 04088 371 88 The Main Event is the grand finale of the Katherine Festival. This year we have an increadible lineup of performers, Melbourne hip hop legend Illy. Araia award winning DJ/Producer M-Phazes, local Darwin band Skarlett, extreme sports crew JC Epidemic as well as market stalls, show-n-shine car show and childrens activities. THIS IS A ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE EVENT.
Workshops Polymer Clay Beading with Pam Annesley 12, 13 & 14 August, Territory Craft rooms. $240 p/person. Phone 89710740 for details & bookings information. Free Machine embroidery with Kerryn Taylor 15, 16 & 23 August, Territory Craft rooms. Use a sewimg machine to freehand draw and fill in with your own design. $70 p/person. Phone 89710740 for details & booking information. Jewelery Creation with Ashleigh Brown 20 & 21 August, 2pm - 4pm, Civic Centre Chambers. Create your own individual jewelery masterpiece with local creator Ashleigh Brown. Phone 0437 921 636 for details and booking information. Limited numbers. Pottery with Danny Murphy 20 & 21 August, 10am - 3pm, Civic Centre undercroft. Decorate a bisc fired vase with ceramic colours. Vases then glazed. $30 p/person. Phone 89721602 for details & booking information. Limited numbers. Working with Pastels With Gail Higgines 20 & 21 August, 10am - 4pm, Territory Craft rooms. Learn the techniques using pastels by wildlife artist Gail Higgins. $200 p/person. Phone 89710740 for details & booking information Indigo dyeing with Kerryn Taylor 20 August, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, Civic Centre grounds. Learn how to make stitched and dyed patterns in cloth & then dye in indigo dye. $10 for materials. Phone 0448498779 for details & booking information. Writing for children with Katrina Germein 20 August, 9:30am - 12:30pm, writing for children: Developing your picture book story and finding a publisher. $55 full, $45 ntwc members or concession. Email info@ntwriters.com.au for details and booking information. JC Epidemic Extreme Sports Crew Workshops 22 - 26 August, times to be advised, skate park. Learn the tricks of the trade in this extreme sport with JC Epidemic’s professional team. Phone YMCA 89722592 for details.