What's Happening in Adelaide

[Shuz]

No, I was merely promoting the sales effect of scantily-dressed men upon cars, as opposed to the sales effect of bikini-clad women in the same circumstance.

[Wayno]

Nov 13-15: Australian Equestrian 3 Day Event

This is stated as being the most significant horse sport event in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting the nation’s best riders - and it's in our parklands!

http://www.newsmaker.com.au/news/1608

Planning for Adelaide's world-class equestrian event, the 2009 Australian International 3 Day Event, is gathering speed with organisation now well underway for another successful - and expanded - event to be held in Adelaide’s Parklands from November 13 to 15.

Olympic Gold medallist Stuart Tinney, Olympic Silver medallist Shane Rose and World Cup Pacific League dressage champion Heath Ryan, all from New South Wales, have confirmed they will take part along with Olympic medallists Megan Jones and Wendy Schaeffer, both from South Australia and Sonja Johnson from Western Australia.

Australian team representatives Amanda Howell, Olivia Bunn and Georgia Clifford from Victoria are also expected to compete along with World Cup final contender Kevin Mc Nab from Queensland.

Event Director Gillian Rolton said the Australian International 3 Day Event was the most significant horse sport event in the Southern Hemisphere and she was thrilled that the nation’s best riders would once again be showcasing their skills.

“Tickets are now on sale, with this year set to be bigger and better than ever with an expanded range of events, as well as a strong field of competitors from Australia and New Zealand in the Olympic level four star class,” said Ms Rolton. “In 2009, spectators will have the added bonus of witnessing some of the Southern Hemisphere’s best equestrian athletes as the 2009 Australian International 3 Day Event plays host to New Zealand’s finest horse and rider combinations competing against the Aussies for the hotly contested Trans Tasman Championship.”

Mr Tinney said he looked forward to the Australian International 3 Day Event and enjoyed competing in Adelaide which provided an exciting atmosphere due to the event’s city parkland location.

“People travel from all over Australia and overseas to come to this event to support the riders and their horses, and enjoy the spectacle of dressage, cross country and show jumping in a unique city location,” he said. “The pace is fast and furious and people can see some of the biggest names of the equestrian world in action.”

With the Saturday of the event coinciding with the running of Adelaide’s much loved Credit Union Christmas Pageant on November 14, organisers are theming the day as a “family day” encouraging families to enjoy the fabulous sights and sounds of the Pageant and then spend the afternoon relaxing in the parklands.

For the kids, there'll be plenty to see and do, including pony rides, a dedicated playground area, arts and crafts and children’s entertainment. While for the mums and dads, the expanded Trade and Lifestyle Village and the Food and Wine Fair - featuring some of South Australia's finest wineries – should appeal to every appetite.

“Rymill Park will again be the vibrant ‘heart of the event’ and we're really working hard to make sure that it offers even more attractions for horse lovers and the general public alike,” said Ms Rolton. “Tickets are now on sale through Venuetix and we'd love you to come along to be part of all the excitement and fun!”

For more information visit www.australian3de.com.au or www.venuetix.com.au

[Vee]

The Tour de Work (cycling)
a 'fun and free workplace based challenge that encourages more people in the City of Adelaide to give cycling a go!'
Details here:
http://www.tourdework.com.au/home

[Wayno]

An evening with Laura Lee - Oct 14 @ 6pm

I'd love to go, but have another commitment - anyone keen to go along and video the session? Sure would be appreciated by many S-A members!

Adelaide Thinker in Residence, Laura Lee, FAIA, is Professor of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, USA. Laura is a leading voice for integrated design education, practice and research in architecture.

Laura’s residency has focused on the value of design and the impact of the built environment on the quality of life for South Australians. In this public lecture, she will discuss her recommendations for intelligent investment in design, planning and development in our State toward sustainable futures.

Date: Wednesday 14th October
Time: 6.00pm for 6.15pm
Venue: Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street
Entrance: Free
Bookings Essential: Online (http://www.unisa.edu.au/hawkecentre/eve ... uraLee.asp) or on 8302 0215

Jointly presented by Adelaide Thinkers in Residence and the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, UniSA.

Partners in Laura Lee’s residency • Department of the Premier and Cabinet • Adelaide City Council • Arts SA • Australian Institute of Architects • Barossa and Light Regional Development Board • Carnegie Mellon University • Department of Education and Children’s Services • Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology • Department of Planning and Local Government • Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure • Flinders University • Housing SA, Department for Families and Communities • Land Management Corporation • SA Health • University of South Australia.
Supported by • Apple Pty. Ltd • The Learning Centre, SA Water

www.thinkers.sa.gov.au

[monotonehell]

It's raining. That's what.

[Prince George]

The Tang So Doo World Championship will be held at the Convention Centre from Oct 31 - Nov 2: http://www.southaustralia.com/9008014.aspx. Admission is free, they are requesting a donation for the Women's & Children's Hospital. Tang soo do is a Korean form of karate most famously practised by Chuck Norris (who was so angered by my inferior hands typing his name that he punched the ground, sending a shockwave that caused my bus to run off a bridge; I only hope medical help arrives before he decides to finish the job). I want someone to make a montage of scenes from the tournament set to "You're the best around".

[Wayno]

Cheese Fest at Rymill Park this Sunday!

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i'll be there!

http://www.cheesefest.com.au

CheeseFest09 is a Cheese Lovers’ Alfresco Gourmet Festival and incorporates a benchmark Australian Cheese Competition.

As a nationally recognised event, CheeseFest provides benchmarks in the promotion, education and development of specialty cheese for the South Australian and the National Cheese industry.

CheeseFest, in its fourth year has previously been held at the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Visitor Centre and last year at Rymill Park, Adelaide City.

Cost - $10 entry (children U12 and accompanied by an adult free)
* Official CheeseFest souvenir wine glass
* Cheese tastings
* Entertainment for all ages
* MC Peter Howard announcing the gold medal winners of the competition
* Cheese platters and gourmet food stalls
* Selection of wines served in official souvenir wine glass will be available for purchase

Tickets available from VenueTix (service fee applies) or limited tickets available at the gate on the day. Don't miss out, get your tickets early! http://www.venutix.com.au

[Vee]

Adelaide Festival of Arts - 50th anniversary.
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/stor ... 01,00.html

Looking forward to Julia Zemiro’s (unpredictable) Comfort Zone 12 nights, 12 mystery guests in the famous Spiegeltent in Elder Park during the Adelaide Festival of Arts (Feb-Mch 2010).

Program/booking guide:
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/pdf/ ... lowres.pdf

[crawf]

Noticed that its no longer called the 'Adelaide Bank of Festival of Arts' anymore.

http://www.adelaidefestival.com.au

[Xaragmata]

(From email)

Calling all hot shots!
Announcing the Art of Nature Photo Competition

If you're a budding photographer and love the great outdoors, this is the competition for you!
We're looking for photos that celebrate South Australia's natural landscapes, seascapes and native plants and animals.

The 12 highest ranking photos, as voted by the public, will be displayed at the next Stirring the Possum
community event and will feature in a 2010 Art of Nature calendar.

Enter online at http://www.artofnature.sa.gov.au for your chance to share in a heap of prizes including a Sony digital SLR camera,
Hilton Adelaide accommodation pack, Snowy's vouchers, Parks Passes, Haigh's chocolate and more!

Proudly brought to you by the Department for Environment and Heritage.


(website gave me a bandwidth exceeded message when I tried it)

[Xaragmata]

(from email)

Art at The Hart 2009 Artists Market & Celtica Festival
are on Saturday & Sunday, December 5th and 6th, from 11am - 6pm each day along
the beautiful Port River waterfront at the end of Mundy Street, Port Adelaide.

Both are FREE events!

Art at The Hart features 65 artist stalls selling unique works made by South
Australian visual and craft based artists, along with entertainment, kids &
family activities, food & bar area! 'The place to buy that special gift or
unique Christmas present'.

Celtica Festival features performances from Interstate and SA groups, dance and
cultural workshop sessions, displays and activities that celebrate all things
Celtic!

The exciting programs are available at the websites:
http://www.artatthehart.com.au<http://www.artatthehart.com.au/>
http://www.celticafestival.com.au<http://www.celticafestival.com.au/>
So visit the websites, print out or download a program and come along to these
two South Australian events.

[Wayno]

Fun at VSQ

Dec 12-19 at VSQ.

http://city-messenger.whereilive.com.au ... christmas/

Victoria Square will be buzzing with festive spirit from next Saturday (December 12) with the start of a family-friendly week of free Christmas activities.

The northern section of the square will be transformed with roving performers, games, craft workshops, face painting, music and food stalls until December 19.

Children are encouraged to download a ornament shape from the Adelaide City Council website, decorate it and bring it along to be hung on the 23-metre high Christmas tree.

Adelaide City Council Lord Mayor Michael Harbison says the Square will be fun for all ages, with Father Christmas set to appear as a special guest.

Walford Anglican School for Girls students Lily Campbell and Lilli Stephenson had a preview of the festivities last week, placing the first Santa Claus decoration on the tree.

The Square of Christmas Delights, Victoria Square, City, December 12 to 19, 6pm to 9pm. See cityofadelaide.com.au/xmasdelights

[Wayno]

Adelaide Climate Change Protest on Dec 12

5000+ expected in the CBD.

http://city-messenger.whereilive.com.au ... test-walk/

More than 5000 people wearing sky blue shoelaces will take to city streets to protest against climate change next Saturday, December 12.

They’ll join 100,000 protesters across Australia for Walk Against Warming, all encouraged to wear blue shoelaces as a symbol of a clean atmosphere.

The event, organised by the Conservation Council of SA along with other community and environmental groups, will leave from Victoria Square at 11am, along King William St, Grenfell, Pulteney and Rundle St to Rymill Park.

Conservation Council executive director Julie Pettett says she hopes the procession will send a strong message to the Federal Government, at the half-way mark of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.

“We are calling on the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to act on the strong science that demands action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to ensure a safe climate future,” she says.

“With Copenhagen in full swing, it’s vital that our politicians are sent an unequivocal signal about how important strong action is.”

To register and to buy shoelaces visit walkagainstwarming.org

[Howie]

Adelaide Climate Change Protest on Dec 12

....

^ made a note in diary to avoid the CBD then. Cheers for that.

[monotonehell]

Adelaide Climate Change Protest on Dec 12

^ made a note in diary to avoid the CBD then. Cheers for that.

Not joining in then?