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Down the Track - July 2021
In its 43 years, the Advocate Art Award has only ever missed one annual event. Happy to be back on, they’re gearing up for another great community-driven exhibition with Central...
Royal Darwin Show
With 70 years of Royal Darwin Show history, tradition and community spirit to celebrate this year, Off The Leash put the call out for people’s first or best memories from...
The Arty Heart of the Tropics
What could be better on a perfect Dry season day than cruising through the tropical creativity on display at the Tactile Arts Dragonfly Craft Fair? Following it up with even...
Down the Track – June 2021
Jo Nixon tells us the origin story of the infamous Alice Springs Beanie Festival. It began with her aunty in Darwin who came to Alice to teach literacy, language and...
Get Your Culture On
Round up the crew, soak up that beautiful balmy weather, and experience Goyder Square like never before. The inaugural Palmerston Multicultural Festival transforms this gorgeous outdoor space into a vibrant...
Get Fast & Loud
Do you feel the need, the need for speed? Well, you’re in luck! Darwin is about to get fast – and loud – as the V8 Supercars hit the track...
A Show of Memories
Since 1951, the Darwin Show has delighted Territorians and visitors with its exhibits and a fun spread of family entertainment. Exciting levels of energy are being channelled into next month’s...
Down the Track – May 2021
In 2020, local artist Anna Dakin produced an exhibition about the night sky featuring artists from all over the world. Unable to present to an audience, and with many artists...
Making Things Happen
Got a creative idea you’ve been dying to make happen but don’t quite know where to start? A new initiative from Artback NT, the Artback NT Producers Callout, may just...
Craft, Care & Community
Looking for a one-of-a kind gift for mum made with real care and love? Look no further than the Mother’s Day Craft Fair! With over 60 stalls showcasing the work...
Merrepen Arts Pop Up
GET EXCITED, FOLKS… This month, you’re invited to hit the arts market at Brown’s Mart to peruse the bounty of beautiful creations by artists from Merrepen Arts. The art centre...
Down The Track - March 2021
ALICE SPRINGS AND Tennant Creek’s community radio station, 8CCC, is so much more than just what you hear through your stereo. Each year, they continue to impress with creative ideas...
Twice the Luck of the Irish
THE TIME HAS COME to don your green threads, drink dark ale and get merry with the Top End’s thriving Irish community with not one, but two fun days of...
Yes Way, Staycay
AH, TRAVEL. Put your hand up if you miss being able to jump on a plane to lands far away? Yep, us too. But if there’s been one silver lining...
From the Editor - Dec 20/Jan 21
Well, folks, you’ve made it to December. This is the last edition in what has been a very interesting year. But I’ll talk to that a little bit later. Gracing...
Down The Track - Elbow Workshop
Each year, Elbow Workshop releases a new summer collection inspired by the special, often complex, place of Mparntwe/Alice Springs. This year, there’s heart and critical awareness all wrapped up in...
Christmas at the Top
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time to whip out the tinsel, flick on your twinkly lights and make the most of precious time with family and friends...
Down The Track - November
EVERY NOVEMBER, Watch This Space gets a bit Lofty. This year is no exception. By Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts Named in honour of Pamela Lofts, one of the founding members of Watch...
Get Cookin'
Are you a bit hopeless when it comes to cooking? Not sure how to fillet a fish? Got no idea what a colander is? If you could use a bit...
Crafty Christmas
IT’S THAT TIME of year again. Yep, time to start the Christmas shopping. If you’re keen to purchase handmade gifts from Top End creatives, including unique Christmas décor, round up...
