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19 May 2018 Marvel at the beautiful handiwork of 19th Century dressmakers featured in the Age of Elegance costume exhibition and then meet some of Adelaide’s youngest embroiderers. These committed children will be stitching in our school room. They come with supplies so you can join in! Adults and children welcome. Event ismore
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11 May 2018 From the forgotten stories of Adelaide’s first buskers to the burly pub rock scene of the 1980s, visit the hallowed stages and sticky floors that launched generations of South Australian talent and helped make Adelaide a UNESCO City of Music. Book online: https://trybooking.com/KJEY Cost: Adult $15, Concession $13, Member $10,moreBook now
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25 May 2018 Think Adelaide is just a city of churches? Think again! Come explore the murky past and quirky present of Adelaide’s pub scene, from thirsty colonial outposts to the sly grog shenanigans of the Six O’Clock Swill era and beyond! Place: starting from Ayers House Museum 288 North Tce, Adelaide. Cost:moreBook now
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23 Apr 2018 - 14 May 2018 Meet the scandalous statue that sent shockwaves through Victorian Adelaide, and the contemporary works that made us question the very nature of “art”. From monuments to murals and everything in between, this tour celebrates the city’s public art through the decades and the lively debates they stirred. Book online: https://trybooking.com/KJFKmoreBook now
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4 May 2018 Discover the unique cultural and historical features of East End Adelaide! Famous for its markets, food, fashion and hotels, cafes and restaurants, this leisurely tour explores the hidden treasures and heritage icons of this iconic precinct. Book online: https://trybooking.com/KJET Cost: Adult $15, Concession $13, Member $10, Child $10moreBook now
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29 Apr 2018 Life was good if you were lucky enough to join the wealthy social set that hovered around the stately homes of Adelaide’s eastern border. Explore the striking mansions and forgotten stories of 19th century Adelaide on this leisurely walk down East Terrace. Book online: https://trybooking.com/NSDY Cost: Adult $15, Concession $13,moreBook now
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2 May 2018 Take a walk through South Australia’s political history and the life of seven-time premier Henry Ayers. Bookended by the Centre of Democracy and Ayers House, this tour offers a fresh perspective on North Terrace’s cultural institutions viewed through the intersecting public and private lives of this prominent South Australian. BookmoreBook now
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30 Apr 2018 Heritage buildings can be imposing sights, but look closer and you’ll find that sometimes the most intriguing stories from the past lie in the smaller details. This tour highlights the hidden elements and architectural Easter eggs that tell the real story behind some iconic city structures. Book online: https://trybooking.com/NSEC Cost:moreBook now
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16 May 2018 Adelaide-born war artist Stella Bowen was a remarkable South Australian who abandoned the home she dismissed as a “queer little backwater of intellectual timidity” for the radical world of European art and literature. Using Bowen’s own words, join us for an amusingly subversive view of turn-of-the-century North Adelaide. Book online:moreBook now
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4 May 2018 This tour will explore past and present market sites in the City of Adelaide. Discover the East End Markets, a once important garden market for the city’s East End population before finishing at the iconic Adelaide Central Market, one of the South Book online: https://trybooking.com/KJGH Cost: Adult $15, Concession $13, MembermoreBook now
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7 May 2018 From St. Peter’s Cathedral to the iconic ‘Light’s Vision’ lookout at Montefiore Hill, Pennington Terrace is a jewel in North Adelaide’s crown. Join us for a gentle stroll past stately homes, striking architecture and stunning views of the city. Book online: https://trybooking.com/KJFS Cost: Adult $15, Concession $13, Member $10, Child $10moreBook now
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18 May 2018 On 1 December 1948 an unknown man was found dead on Somerton Beach, sparking international intrigue at the dawn of the Cold War. 69 years later, the ‘Somerton Man’ remains one of the state’s enduring mysteries. Retrace his final movements and revisit the clues that captured imaginations around the world.moreBook now
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25 Apr 2018 - 30 May 2018 Discover the rich history behind this less-travelled corner of the city. Get to know the people, businesses and organisations who created this fascinating neighbourhood. Book online: https://trybooking.com/KJGA Cost: Adult $15, Concession $13, Member $10, Child $10moreBook now
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9 May 2018 Victoria Square sits at the heart of Colonel William Light’s plan for the City of Adelaide. Always a contested site, it has been at the centre of the city’s cultural and political life for generations. This tour explores the people, buildings and events of Victoria Square and its evolution. BookmoreBook now
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29 Mar 2018 Age of Elegance is an immersive fashion installation in one of Adelaide’s most beautiful heritage homes. Be swept into the spirit of Adelaide high society during the Victorian era. Ayers House, home of Sir Henry Ayers during South Australia’s most glittering decades, will be alive again with the sights, soundsmoreBook now
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4 Mar 2018 - 2 Dec 2018 Beaumont House is a State Heritage listed property built in 1849 by Augustus Short, the first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, and after, the home of Sir Samuel Davenport, politician, horticulturist & pioneer of the olive oil industry in SA. The house has a distinctive Mediterranean character with an open brickwork parapetmore
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14 Sep 2018 Talk: A miraculous escape to Australia: a convict story 1789 Speaker: Millie Nicholls Cost: Adult $10 and bring a supper plate to sharemore
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8 Jun 2018 Talk: Battlefield Tour of the Western Front and Normandy in Belgium & France Speaker: Steve Larkins Cost: Adult $10 and bring a supper plate to sharemore
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28 Apr 2018 - 29 Apr 2018 Discover Australia’s newest nationally listed heritage site. Using the Burra Passport key unlock the stories of Australia’s first mining boom town. Go underground to the miners’ dugouts and the Old Unicorn Brewery, break in to the famous Redruth Gaol and explore dozens of other historical sites. Our special Heritage FestivalmoreBook now
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5 May 2018 Thanks to Cinemallunga, re-live an evening at the Willunga Talkies in 1936. Dress in period costume; join a singalong; see a newsreel, two movies and a cartoon: *Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch*, *Car 99* and *An Elephant Never Forgets*. Refreshments at interval. Find yourself in Willunga 80 years ago!moreBook now
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28 Apr 2018 - 31 May 2018 A guided walk in Coromandel Valley can be arranged to suit your group requirements. Combining a comfortable walk and beautiful settings will enhance fascinating stories of people and places. The guide knows the history of the area and encourages interaction. Discuss your walk with contacts below. Light tea break included.more
