Almost two years ago, WeekendNotes readers were delighted by an exhibition by emerging Adelaide artist, Jingwei Bu, at H... [more]
Sumsumsummertime!
We can all think of a song or two to express the delights of summer, but really, who needs them whe... [more]
Welcome to the worlds of Mem Graham, Andie Marten, Isobel McGarry and Wendy Wright.
Spirit of Place is a very special... [more]
When it comes to his country of origin and his family heritage, George Diakomichalis wears his heart on his sleeve.
... [more]
For some, their backyard is their world. For artist Colleen Morrow, the world is her backyard.
Forty years ago, s... [more]
There isn't much time left to catch one of SALA's tail-end exhibitions – and it's worth every bit of the effort to get t... [more]
The Riverland is a fabulous place to visit at this time of the year: the misty mornings are a special favourite for me, ... [more]
If you like fun and quirky, take a trip to Yankalilla, on the fabulous Fleurieu Peninsula, for a look at a SALA exhibiti... [more]
There's a fabulous exhibition currently showing at Hughes Gallery, Fullarton Park Community Centre. Jingwei Bu is a youn... [more]
How would you like to have some input into the roses that will be on sale in nurseries and garden centres in the next co... [more]
Artist Jane Skeer has turned wasted and un-wanted into an art form.
She works with everyday discarded materials a... [more]
Do you have mixed feelings when it comes to the long summer school holidays?
It's so good to have the kids around wit... [more]
'You can only ever truly know who you are and where you're going if you know where you're from.'
Greg Mackie, Chief E... [more]
What do you think of when you hear the word 'illustration'?
Is it the 'how-to' diagrams of instruction for a new toy?... [more]
The list of exhibitors/contributors reads like a who's who of Adelaide art.
Over a hundred artists have created ... [more]
It's pretty safe to say that many would recognise what is commonly called Dürer's Rhinocerus, created by German pa... [more]
Come SALA, the Embroiderers' Guild of South Australia can be relied upon to produce yet another of its superb exhibition... [more]
If you live south of Adelaide and you're looking for a Saturday night treat, it will be hard to beat this weekend's offe... [more]
Make it snappy! Don't miss out! Get in quick! Urgent! Stop press! There are two fabulous exhibitions showing THIS WEEKEN... [more]
For some of us, there's nothing quite like an exhibition of beautiful art works to stir our own creativity. For so many,... [more]
Christmas is packed away for another year, as is New Year's Day with its promises of better times to come.
What now? ... [more]
How many days to Christmas?
If you're under ten, it's probably too many. If you're a big person, it's likely not... [more]
If the arts and ecology are your 'thing', then a developing program in the state's Riverland could well be just the plac... [more]
tesseranounplural noun: tesseraea small block of stone, tile, glass, or other material used in the construction of a m... [more]
It's fair to say that Adelaide's park lands are special – almost one-of-a-kind. So, it's fitting that this passiona... [more]
Basketry is an age-old craft. It's used in many cultures, past and present.
Basketry SA members (and there are... [more]
Pretty much everyone is aware of 'The Bridge' at Murray Bridge, crossing our mighty Murray River. Some might think of a... [more]
Wandering through Wanderings at Marion's Gallery M is akin to wandering through a Who's Who in fibre art in South Austra... [more]
Are you a lover of textiles, glass, jewellery, painting, wood, printmaking, sculpture?
For a veritable feast, head f... [more]
The art of embroidery is exquisite.
And, it's enjoying something of a resurgence. Love or hate the show, the sum... [more]
Chances are, if you have visited our national capital in the years since 1988, either as a child, or with your own child... [more]
What is it?
We could start a neat little What am I? competition here, couldn't we?
Are you any clo... [more]
Christies Beach neighbours Margaret Mccaul and Julia Wakefield have teamed up to add a new dimension to the Beach Road P... [more]
Celebrating summer in the west with the West Torrens Summer Festival.
The lazy days of summer lend themselves to ... [more]
School holidays are here, and with them, comes extra time for fun activities.
Now is the perfect time to plan ahead... [more]
A hundred years ago, a fourteen year-old boy named Willie Hutchinson was on a gold mining expedition with his father... [more]
Calling all Adelaide Great Debate and Science in the Pub fans and anyone who loves to see a good scientific discussion i... [more]
What's your favourite impression of Adelaide's parklands?
Kids playing? Families frolicking? Sports teams at pl... [more]
Bright Sparks Science Club is a bright spot on the map of children's activities in Adelaide. It caters for kids aged be... [more]
Science in the Pub Friday night is coming up again and if you've a mind to exercise your brain cells at the end of week ... [more]
The Royal Adelaide Show has come and gone – it must be Spring!
The next thing on the Kids' Calendar must be spring sc... [more]
The famous Montmartre district of Paris and local Adelaide treasure, Gilles Street Market, might well be on opposite sid... [more]
If you've always had a hankering to get behind the microphone, or you have that classic 'good face for radio', then perh... [more]
Take a pub, a Friday evening, some leading researchers and some hot topics in the scientific arena. Mix well with a few... [more]
National Science Week for 2015 is under way. While it officially started on Saturday 15 August its inevitable that many... [more]
This is the third year that Julia Wakefield has opened her new studio for the South Australia Living Artists Festival (S... [more]
You don't have to be a nerd to get a kick out of it.You don't have to be a scientist to get a buzz out of it.You don't... [more]
SALA's a great time to re-visit some old favourites and to discover some new.
Chances are that Jan Coveney's SALA Ope... [more]
Pop it in your diary!
Adelaide's first gluten free and healthy lifestyle expo, Gluten Matters, will storm the Stirl... [more]