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The Black Wreath
10 YEARS AGO on November 11, 2011 – yes, 11.11.11 – The Black Wreath started its raucous journey as a record label and music venue in the heart of the...
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Music for All
ROUND UP THE kids and head to Darwin Entertainment Centre for an interactive musical adventure with Darwin Symphony Orchestra. Designed to spark intrigue in classical music in children and adults...
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100 Cities
HE’S BEEN RESPONSIBLE for getting many of us up – and down – on the dance floor over the years, and this month, Kuya James returns to the decks with...
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Two Fifths
DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is set to end the year on a high note with a performance of two mighty orchestral works, bringing their 2021 season to a triumphant close. Presenting...
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Across the Seas
One of the joys of living in a multicultural society is that we have the opportunity to become acquainted with many different cultural traditions. But have you thought much about...
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46th Katherine Art Prize
AT THE KATHERINE Show in 1975, generous benefactors Jeanette and Brian Lambert founded the Katherine Art Prize, chipping in $500 for an art award to acknowledge and celebrate Territory artists...
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2021 Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award
There’s no doubt about it – there are some interesting characters kicking around the Territory. The stories and personalities of our senior Territorians are as fascinating as they are diverse...
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Making Fresh Tracks
MAKE TRACKS TO Brown’s Mart this month to enjoy some of the hottest new Territory dance, as part of Tracks Dance Company’s development program, Fresh Tracks. Offering a platform for...
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Magic that Moves
IT’S A ROMANTIC coming-of-age tale that never fails to capture hearts – a sympathetic heroine, a dashing prince, magic, pumpkins, ball gowns and, of course, a wicked stepmother and a...
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FUNdaMENTAL
ENJOY CIRCUS? YEP. Love comedy? Ah-huh. Delight in chatting about the big things in life? Sure. Imagine a skilled juggler rattling off one-liners, dissecting ancient Greek philosophy and discussing if...
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Evening Reads – The Complete Works of Wilhemina Baker
WILHELMINA BAKER’S MUM is doing her best as a single parent trying to keep her kids out of trouble. But she’s struggling. The neighbours are reporting them up to no...
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When Lives Collide
IMAGINE THIS. You’re sitting on a shuttle bus on your way to the airport. Perhaps you’re a bit anxious about running late or maybe you’re thinking about the people you...
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Lights Down at the Deckie
THE AIR’S GETTING thicker and we’re all feeling a little sticky, which means it’s almost time for Deckchair Cinema to pack away the deckchairs and take down the festoon lights...
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The Wild, Wild, North
IN THE HOT and sweaty northern wilds of the Territory, a new beast has emerged. It’s a mix of quirky creatures and characters – including forgotten space robots, bushrangers and...
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Walking through Country
TAKE THE FAMILY on an enchanting journey through the ancient ecosystems of Kakadu in a stunning new picture book by Diane Lucas, Ben Tyler and Emma Long, Walking in Gagudju...
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Fist Full of Films
THERE'S NO DOUBT about it, there’s some serious talent kicking around the Territory when it comes to filmmaking. In 1999, the Fist Full of Films Festival was established to celebrate...
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30 Years of Tropical Craft
HO, HO, HOW’S that Christmas shopping going? Save some pennies for the end of the month… The Green Ant Christmas Craft Fair returns to the Royal Darwin Showgrounds, celebrating 30...
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Creative Christmas
CAN YOU BELIEVE Christmas is just around the corner? Luckily, there’s no need to panic about your Chrissy shopping this year – Tactile Arts have your gift needs sorted at...
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Laksa Lovin'
It’s a rite of passage in the Top End to tuck into a steaming bowl of goodness spilling over with noodles, melt-in-your-mouth meats and crunchy veggies, seasoned with spices swimming...
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School Holiday Fun
There's no need for the kids to be bored these school hols, with a swag of great activities designed to get kiddos of all ages engaged and creative. Creative Lab...