Features
Green Stone Garden
James Gough, Mike Meston, Paul Dopper and Marcel Zimmet formed Green Stone Garden when they all called Darwin home. And it seems that while you can take at least three...
Offcuts 2018
Pet peeves, petro chemicals, or just ya pooch – Don Whyte’s annual Offcuts exhibition will have hundreds of works on show around the theme ‘pets’. When asked to describe the...
Art and About - DVAA
After 35 years at Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts, Darwin Visual Arts Association (DVAA) is slowly turning over a new leaf and moving to Harbour View Plaza, after being...
2001: A Space Odyssey
As the humidity rises and the clouds move in, the end of the Dry also spells the wind-up of the Deckchair Cinema for another year. By Tamara Howie This year...
Deckchair on Demand
The Deckchair Cinema is trying something new – an on demand screening of China Love – a hit film at the 2018 Darwin International Film Festival. By Tamara Howie General...
Off The Shelf - November
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell More often than not I read books to be taken on...
Comics' Corner - November
November offers an exciting smorgasbord of comedy. By Will Crawford Local comedy energizer bunny, Amy Hetherington has assembled a classic Desert versus Saltwater comedy contest featuring some of Alice Springs’...
Growing Up Troppo - November
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids By Libby Larsen Whether or not accommodation is safe for little kids is a mighty big factor that influences where...
Clean Living in the Tropics - November
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Paselli...
The Betoota Advocate Roadshow Spectacular
The blokes from The Betoota Advocate will strap on their boots and bring the news to the stage as part of their world-first Australian tour. Clancy Overell and Errol Parker...
The Nutcracker and Kingdom of The Suites
Christmas Spirit is coming early with Leisa’s School of Dancing and the Duprada Dance Company performing The Nutcracker and Kingdom of The Suites. Off The Leash had a chat with...
Move
Several generations of dancers and musicians will make history in Darwin with a new collaboration. The Arafura Collective, Tracks Dance, and the Darwin School of Ballet have joined forces for...
Community Cook - November
Gulp NT (Growing and Understanding Local Produce NT) is ‘Connecting Community Cooks’ in Darwin through small groups sharing recipes and food stories using fresh local produce. The first ‘not yet...
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
It's time for the race that stops the nation – the Melbourne Cup – and Skycity Darwin has a selection of yummy options lined up for hungry punters. By Isabella...
Community Dinners
Darwin Community Arts (DCA) community dinners have expanded since the organisation’s move to Coconut Grove. In November Bagot Community will celebrate its 80th Birthday with a dinner. By Tamara Howie...
NT Young Achiever Awards
Know a young person making waves in the community? One of your mates kicking goals – figuratively or literally? The Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards are open for nominations, with...
Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is on the hunt for more members. YAC is a unique platform that allows young people to have a direct voice to Darwin Council about...
Bell ArtStart Competition
Young artists should pull out their brushes and get painting for their chance to win $10,000 in the annual Belle ArtStart competition. Now in its fourth year, the national competition...
Youth Profile: Kyle Maher
Darwin is full of talented young musicians, and a regular face on the scene is multi-instrumentalist Kyle Maher. The 20-year-old has supported some of the biggest names to tour through...
Play your heart out
Music and performance look set to be the next wave of arts transforming the Darwin CBD. By Tamara Howie In recent years there has been a strong focus on ‘revitalising’...