This weekend, travel to the 171st Gawler Show or head to the Migration Museum for the Face to Face exhibition.
TAFE SA exhibition at Burnside Village
Make your way to Burnside Village this weekend for the ‘RSVP Ready’ Fashion Design Award exhibition, featuring designs from fashion and costume students at TAFE SA. Students were asked to design and create an outfit for the upcoming spring and summer season, suitable for a special occasion. Shortlisted designs will be on display until Sunday, August 31, with the top three designs announced the following Monday.
Gawler Show
Head north of Adelaide this August for the 171st Gawler Show. Dating back to 1854, this is now South Australia’s largest regional show, attracting 30,000 people. Hop on one of the thrilling rides at Sideshow Alley or have an adventure on the Treasure Trail. You can also hold a tiny chick at Nixon’s Animal Adventures, sample local produce at the Fresh Farm market, learn about dairy cattle at the Agricultural Learning Centre, or enjoy live entertainment, with a stellar line-up of local musicians. Another highlight of the Gawler Show is its various competitions, with everything from show jumping to wool contests, arts and crafts and cookery. This event takes place on August 23 and 24 at the Gawler Showgrounds on Nixon Terrace.
Face to Face at the Migration Museum
The power of intergenerational connection is highlighted in Face to Face, showing at the Migration Museum until December 31. This exhibition celebrates the unique lives and identities of aged care residents with quirky and colourful portraits. The project grew out of a series of meetings held between students and residents, with each creating a portrait based on their interpretation of the conversation. The artworks were made using mixed media techniques and incorporate symbols, images, colours and textures. This free exhibition includes both visual and audio elements and is presented by the History Trust of South Australia in partnership with Southern Cross Care and SALA.
Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
The world’s top engineers will put their designs to the test from August 24 to 31 for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. This annual event will see 37 teams from 18 countries, regions, and economies race their solar-powered vehicles over 3000 kilometres. The route will begin in Darwin, with competitors travelling along the Stuart Highway to Port August and then via Highway 1 as they head to Adelaide for a final sprint towards the finish line. South Australia will be represented by a merged team from the universities of Adelaide and South Australia, as well as the South Australian Solar Vehicle Association.
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South Australian Band Association championships
Head to Helen Reid Hall at Walford Anglican School this Saturday for the South Australian Band Association’s State Band Championships. The day will start at 10.30am with the championships, followed by a concert at 1pm and a showcase program at 2pm. Then, on Sunday, more than 50 performers, ranging from soloists to small ensembles, will take part in the SABA State Solo and Party Championships at Marryatville High School’s music centre.
Waikerie Wetlands parkrun
Meet your personal fitness goals this winter with the Waikerie Wetlands parkrun. This free community event is open to participants of all abilities, whether you decide to walk, jog, volunteer or cheer on from the sidelines. The picturesque five-kilometre route takes you through the wetlands to the mighty River Murray and along the beautiful Hart Lagoon. An average of 60 to 70 people take part in the Waikerie Wetlands parkrun each week, which takes place every Saturday at 8am as part of the nationwide parkrun scheme.
Touching the Divine at AGSA
As the birthplace of many of the world’s major religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, Asia’s impact on spirituality has stretched well beyond the continent’s borders. This impact will be highlighted in Touching the Divine: Love and devotion in Asian art, which will be on display in galleries 19 to 21 of the Art Gallery of South Australia’s Lower Melrose Wing until November 23. This exhibition explores the depiction of love and devotion in sacred Asian art. You can expect to see artworks demonstrating the importance of light to Islamic mysticism, the confluence of religions in the Mughal Empire, depictions of the Hindu deity Krishna, and the worship of goddesses in Hinduism.
