Peter Maddern

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2013 LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL – ADELAIDE – 22 OCT – 11 NOV

Like the lingering embrace of a cherished lover, the Lavazza Italian Film Festival returns for its 14th season with a sensational line-up of 27 new titles and one superb classic guaranteed to beguile and inspire. Adelaide – Oct 22 – Nov 11

STOMP ’13 – Her Majesty’s – Til 1st September – 4K

Loud, riveting, charming and beautifully artistic, Stomp ’13 is a great show. 4K

SALA – Heartland – AGSA – 3.5K

The Heartland initiative would seem one that could emulate the Samstag’s commitment to the state’s local collectors; that is by being a regularly appearing exhibition. Replacing or alternating with the Biennial of Australian Art at Festival time is one suggestion. 3.5K

SALA – Revealed #2 – Samstag

As mentioned, Revealed #2 is a different kind of exhibition but one that carries a great sense of this State’s often hidden faces of art patronage.

DANCE – Happy As Larry – Playhouse Til 17th Aug – 4K

A delightful respite from cold winter evenings and increasingly bleak economic conditions, all contemporary dance fans should see it. 4K

Adel Festival of Ideas Announces Speakers

The Adelaide Festival of Ideas today announced world renowned physicist Paul Davies will lead an eclectic, entertaining group of speakers at this year’s October event, with tickets on sale from today. Adelaide led the way with the Festival of Ideas, presenting the first one in 1999 – and this year, the “lean in” Festival will …

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SALA – Andrew Clarke and AIPP (Light Gallery)

Full credit to Clarke if for nothing else than having the courage to stay away from decorative forms to attract those only keen on filling up a wall.

TRACKS STARRING MIA WASIKOWSKA TO OPEN ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL

Tracks, starring internationally acclaimed Australian actress Mia Wasikowska and filmed in South Australia, will lead a 10-day film-fest across Adelaide. Tracks will premiere at the Festival Theatre on October 10, with tickets on sale from today at BASS.

PHOTOGRAPHER – Leanne King Wins SA Portrait Photographer of the Year

At the recently held South Australian Professional Photography Awards, The AIPP South Australian Portrait Photographer of the Year for 2013 winner is Leanne King from Crackerjack Photographic Studios & Gallery.

DANCE – Stomp – 27 Aug – 1 Sept – Her Majesty’s

The Broadway, West End and international sensation STOMP is back, and it’s better than ever! See post for details.