THE FRILLIES CLUB EASTER PARTY!!

Are you a member of the Katherine Public Library Frillies Club? Then this event if for you!
If you are not a member, and you are in Transition-Year 6, come visit the library to join.

Bookmakers on course. Full TAB facilities. Full food & bar available.

Fashions on the field. Kids entertainment.

When: Saturday 6 August 2016

Time: Gates open 11.30am

Venue: Jim Jackson Racecourse, Katherine Showgrounds

Cost: TBC

For further information please contact the Katherine Turf Club 0439 503 383.

Join the annual Christmas Street Parade for amazing floats and entertainment, special shop local deals, stall holders, see Santa for a photo and have a great time!

Date: Thursday 7 December 2017

Time: Stalls from 4pm | Parade from 6pm

Venue: Parade - Railway Terrace | Stalls & Entertainment - Katherine CBD

Cost: FREE!!!!

For more information or to get involved contact the Chamber of Commerce NT - Katherine:

P: 08 8972 3830

E: Katherine@chambernt.com.au

Australia Day... Celebrate what's great!

Join us as we welcome Australia's newest citizens, announce our Junior Citizen, Community Event & Citizen of the Year as well as hear from our Keynote speaker and Australia Day Ambassador.

The event will be followed by morning tea and a RAAF Flyover.

Date: Friday 26 January 2018

Time: 9am

Venue: Godinmayin Yijards Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: FREE!!!

For more information contact Katherine Town Council:

P: 08 8972 5500

E: records@ktc.nt.gov.au

The Katherine Races is the most prestigious day on the Katherine Social calendar and is a much anticipated event for the community and wider region. The Katherine Races is the hidden jewel of the Territory when it comes to regional races and race goers will be truly enchanted with the fun, food and excitement of the day.

Bookmakers on course

Full TAB Facilities

Full food & bar available

Fashions on the Field

Kids Entertainment

Further Info:

Bob Woodhouse (president) 0438672 210

Paul Mullins (Vice President) 0437 821 025

Bill Daw (Secretary) 0467 220 895            

www.facebook.com/KatherineTurfClub The Katherine Races

One of the most important community festivals in regional Australia, Barunga Festival, now in its 31st year has a strong history of showcasing and celebrating the positive aspects of community life. Come along for a fantastic weekend of incredible music, sport, culture, art, dance, circus, kids activities, workshops, healthy food and much more.

When: Queens Birthday Long Weekend - 10 - 12 June 2016

Venue: Barunga Community (70km south-east of Katherine)

ENTRY FEES APPLY

For further information on travel, fuel, camping & entry please visit the website:www.barungafestival.com.au

E: info@barungafestical.com.au | P: 08 8941 8066

THIS IS A DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE EVENT!

43^rd Katherine Prize

23 July – 1 September

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

This is a free event.

The annual Katherine Prize encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents of the Northern Territory to develop their art practice and showcase their skill to the region.

Awards include the non-acquisitive: $5,000 Brian & Jeanette Lambert Award, $2000 Katherine Town Council Award, the Godinymayin Youth Award and the People’s Choice Award. Entry Forms are available in our foyer or online.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image Credit: Sue Carmody, Waterlillies in Bloom, 2017, acrylic on canvas (detail)

The 50th Anniversary Freedom Day Festival will commemorate the historic events of 1966 to 1975 through a celebration of art, culture, heritage, music and sport. Situated in the remote communities of Kalkaringi and Daguragu, the festival will see the official launch of the Wave Hill Walk Off Heritage Trail, which will help keep the Walk Off story alive. The event will feature musical performances from Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody, Dan Sultan, Sara Storer, Shane Howard, Archie Roach, Neil Murray and Peter Garrett plus a huge contingent of Aboriginal bush bands.

When: Friday 19 - Sunday 21 August 2016

Time: 9am - 11pm daily

Venue: Kalkaringi Community

Cost: $50 - 3 day pass | $100 - Anniversary 3 day pass

For further information and to book your weekend pass contact Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation p: 08 8975 0925 | e: gurindjicorporation@gmail.com| w: www.fredomday50.com.au

The Katherine Show is the largest community event in the area and provides a range of entertainment and activities for the whole family: Rodeo, campdrafting, working dog trials, equestrian events, cattle, pet and poultry shows, dog jumping and novelty competitions, show rides and amusements, competitions for everyone including cooking, horticulture, agriculture, craft, art, needlework and writing.

Its a week packed full of fun and frivolity for young and old.

When: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 July 2016

Venue: Katherine Showgrounds, Victoria Highway

Entry fees apply.

Please contact the Katherine & District Show Society for more information.

P: 08 8972 1746

E: mail@katherineshow.org.au

E: www.katherineshow.org.au

A Walk in the Park - Escarpment/Nawulbinbin Walks

2 short but challenging walks with a campout at the Vic River Roadhouse.

When: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July 2016

Exhibition runs:

Venue: Judbarra/Gregory National Park

Start time and further information made available on booking.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

Please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife for further information 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au

4km return walk to the best ever swimming hole in Katherine.

Start time and further information available on booking.

Food and drinks for sale.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

For further information and to book your spot please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au

Approximately 24km over 2 days in difficult terrain with spectacular views and a campout on a wilderness trail.

When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July 2016

Start time and and further information made available on booking.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

Please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au to book your spot.

8.6km return along the last section of the Jatbula Trail to Sweetwater Pool.

Start time and further information available on booking.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

For further information or to book your spot please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au

4km return walk to the best ever swimming hole in Katherine.

Start time and further information available on booking.

Food and drinks for sale.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

For further information and to book your spot please contact Clare Pearce, Parks & Wildlife 08 8973 8865 or clare.pearce@nt.gov.au

Come along for a free screening of the WW1 classic, All Quiet on the Western Front.

This is a free community event with memorabilia, food & drink available for purchase on the evening.

Bring your own blanket, bean bag or chair

When: Saturday 23 April 2016

Time: Gates open 6pm | Screening starts at 7.30pm

Venue: Katherine Town Council Lawns

For more information please contact Katherine Town Council 08 8972 5500

Information for our first Barefoot bowls night (Theme for Teams) will it be you who takes out the best dressed team start planning your costumes now…..

Only 16 teams of four can register so don’t miss out and register on line www.chambernt.com.au  or call Sue for further information 89723830

The Barunga Festival is an iconic event on the national calendar with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory festival attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June annually, welcomed by the traditional owners.

08 8941 8066

info@barungafestival.com.au

www.barungfestival.com.au

TICKETS ESSENTIAL          

Prices are $50 Adult. $15 Youth. $5 Child at the gate or online on our website or on moshtix.com

The Barunga Festival is an iconic event on the national calendar with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory festival attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world who descend upon the small remote community to camp and take part in a program of music, sport, traditional arts and cultural activities over the 3-day long weekend in June annually, welcomed by the traditional owners.

08 8941 8066

info@barungafestival.com.au

www.barungfestival.com.au

TICKETS ESSENTIAL          

Prices are $50 Adult. $15 Youth. $5 Child at the gate or online on our website or on moshtix.com

Blending dynamic circus acts with cheeky feats of strength and multiple giant bunny heads, Circa's show Beyond is warm, surreal and strangely beautiful. Set to a bewitching mix of show tunes, ballads and electronica, this creation will delight and enchant. Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa ensemble.

Suitable for ages 8 and over.

When: Friday 10 June 2016

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL!

For further information and to book your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Professional sculpture artists, Nina Ambjerg-Pedersen and Mark Swartz, along with remote indigenous artists from the Katherine region will be hosted in the new Katherine Regional Arts Studio to run workshops in multi-material sculpture at and work on a collaborative public artwork with members of the Katherine community. Everyone is welcome - artists and those who have never done art and secretly want to!

Come along and try for yourself the fast paced, action packed sport that is BMX.

Just wear a ling sleeved shirt, pants and covered show. Bring along your bike and helmet if you have them and have a go.

Food and drinks for sale.

When: Saturday 4 June 2016

Time: 2pm* event time may change

Venue: BMX Track, Katherine Sportsgrounds

For further information please contact the Big Rivers BMX Club 0447 844 162

Help raise money to support people who suffer from cancer. All money raised goes to the Cancer Council. Tea, coffee and sweets will be provided by donation.

Come and 'Raise your cup'.

When: Wednesday 25 May 2016

Time: 11am

Venue: Katherine Town Council Civic Centre

For further information please contact Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188

Bilarni tells the story of the greatest yarn-spinner of the all, Bill Harney Sr (father of Wardaman elder Yidumduma Bill Barney) - a soldier who returned from WW1 to live among the indigenous people as a lover, father and husband who lost it all... and that's only part of the epic tale. Jan "Yarn" Wositsky performs this one-man play written from Harney's books, radio broadcasts, papers and others' recollections. Directed by Paul Hampton.

Running time 80 minutes with no interval.

When: Saturday 25 June 2016

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL!

For further information and to purchase tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Bilarni

Saturday 15 September 2.00pm

Tickets at www.trybooking.com

Bilarni is storytelling theatre from one of Australia’s renowned storyteller musicians, Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky. The show tracks the life of WE (Bill) Harney (1895–1962): the greatest yarn-spinner of them all; the man who was known as the ‘expert’ on Aborigines; an ‘uneducated’ Northern Territory bushman who returned from WW1 to live amongst Aborigines as a lover, husband and father who lost it all – and that’s only the beginning of a truly epic tale. Using Harney’s books and radio broadcasts, Bilarni is deftly strung together with Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky’s adventures ‘up north’ in a beautiful and brutal land, where everything and nothing is black and white.

*Bill Harney is the father of Wardaman elder Yidumduma Bill Harney.

Running time 80 minutes with no interval.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image courtesy of University of Queensland

Grand Final for all Aussie Rules and sports fans.

Come down to Nitmiluk Oval to see great paced football action. Giveaways, competitions, hot food, cold drinks and more.

Great value day of family entertainment.

Who will take out the bragging rights and the Premiership Cup?

When: Saturday 3 September 2016

Time: 3pm - late

Venue: Nitmiluk Oval, Katherine Showgrounds

Cost: Adults $7 | Children $2 | Kind 12 & under free

For further information please contact Eamon Rice, ALFNT: eamon@alfnt.com.au

Carmen

Melbourne City Ballet

Friday 3 August 7.30pm

Tickets at www.trybooking.com

For a third year the Melbourne City Ballet will return to Katherine with the evocative opera ballet paying homage to the well-known Spanish inspired tragedy Carmen. Carmen is designed to be a loud and bold affair with elaborate costumes; pulling the audience in from the first overture. As with previous years, the Melbourne City Ballet will host a dance workshop for children during the day with some children being selected to dance with the Company during their evening performance.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image by Emma Cheeseman, Company Artist, National photography

This year's theme is "Australia: Story Country".

Check out some of the great books that have been shortlisted this year by the Children's Book Council.

Please contact Katherine Public Library for a full list of activities taking place 08 8971 1188.

Singers, Dancers, Classical, Guitarist and Cultural Dress. 

Open Mic "My Katherine Story' 

Free Tarot Readings 

Information and Food Stalls

Come & Try Sports Expo Program 2018 

The first step - March 31, 1978

40 years ago, Jawoyn lodged a claim over their traditional lands in Katherine region, marking their first step to land rights and recognition.

Conversations Through Clay aims to be a space of mutual learning and exchange through the tactile medium of clay. In the first two workshop sessions Holly will guide participants through hand forming techniques that she employs in her art practice, including pinching and coiling.  Participants will be encouraged to work in conversation with clay by exploring and responding to its plastic qualities. The third and final workshop session will focus on surface decoration techniques, including working with under glazes, ceramic stains and ceramic pencils.  Participants will be encouraged to approach their pinched and coiled clay forms as canvases, further exploring material and form with colour and line. The workshop will cater to students with all levels of experience with clay.

$120 for the 3 workshops

Katherine Regional Arts Studio,

19 Second Street, downstairs (enter from O’Shea Terrace)

Katherine NT 0850     Lillian Tait – 0450 616 810 – development@katherineregionalarts.org.au   Katherine Regional Arts Facebook

9am Morning Tea at the Finch Cafe

Followed by the Annual Election Meeting at 10am

A weekend long celebration of sport, music & community.

When: Friday 3 June - Sunday 5 June 2016

Time: All day event

Venue: Nauiyu Oval, Nauiyu Community (Daly River)

For further information please contact Rosanne Rowlings 08 8978 2295

Djamarlak Bongiliny Bongiliny Dancers

Saturday 7 July 5.30pm

This is a free event.

Djilpin Arts, creators of the incredible Walking with Spirits Festival, showcase the results of an important cultural maintenance project. The White Cockatoo dance has been sleeping for many years in the Beswick region. Through this project, Djilpin Arts has advocated for the preservation of language, ceremony, song and dance, and has documented the process. The performances are one part of this project, and showcase younger members of the community who have learned the White Cockatoo story from elders.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image courtesy of Djilpin Arts

Dreaming Under the Stars

Proudly supporting Dolly’s Dream     

1st June           

Gates open 6pm for 6.30pm start       

Facebook – Dolly’s Dream Under The Stars A semi-formal evening under the stars. A night of live entrainment, charity auction. Lucky door prizes, drinks and nibbles.

Buntine Pavilion – Katherine Showgrounds         

Raine Holcombe 0429750856    

Fecund: Fertile Worlds

7 June – 21 July

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

This exhibition is a free event.

Presented by Artback NT, Fecund: Fertile Worlds is the first exhibition to be produced as a result of the SPARK curatorial program. The SPARK program is an Artback NT initiative, and aims to foster curatorial practice in the Northern Territory. In 2017 The Godinymayin Centre’s Curator, Clare Armitage was named the inaugural SPARK curator. Over the subsequent year Fecund: Fertile Worlds was developed, and is now touring the Northern Territory until March 2019.

This exhibition showcases artists from the NT and across Australia whose work addresses the deep relationship between humans and the natural world. Fecund, meaning highly fertile or abundant new growth, presents a collection of contemporary works that inspire conversation and contemplation about our capacity for renewal. Fecund generates a unique opportunity for creative dialogue and will feature artist and curator talks.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image Credit: Matt Sav with Pony Express, ‘Bee Love Me’ Ecosex Pinup #4, 2015, digital photograph

Flood

2 November – 15 December

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

This exhibition is a free event.

This exhibition marks the 20 year commemoration of the 1998 Katherine flood. This unprecedented weather event caused widespread devastation in the Katherine region, including the destruction of property and infrastructure, as well as loss of life. It also saw the Katherine community come together, demonstrating characteristic resilience and comradery. This exhibition reflects on the flood, the significant place it occupies in the collective memory of Katherine, and the ways it has played a part in forming the identity of our community and our town. The exhibition will include documentary as well and artistic representations of the flood, and will involve Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists of the region.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image courtesy of Katherine Times

Exhibition - contact the Finch Cafe for more details

Love gaming? How about gaming on a mega screen? Come on down to GYRACC for an afternoon of gaming madness. Compete against your friends while having a heap of fun.

When: Friday 8 April 2016

Time: 1-5pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

For more information please contact Somerville 08 8972 5100

This annual nature photography competition and exhibition was born in Katherine and is in it's eighth year.

This exhibition is timed to recognise World Environment Day and the annual theme is chosen to celebrate and raise awareness of the amazing Northern Territory environment. This year's theme is: NT Environment - Weeds and Ferals.

People from all around the Territory are encouraged to share images that are often only seen by those who live here.

Opening Night: Friday 3 June 2016, 6pm

Exhibition Runs: Friday 3 June - Friday 17 June 2016 during Library opening hours

Venue: Katherine Public Library

For further information please contact Moira McCreesh 0408 440 696

Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.

When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016

Time:  Available on booking

Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio

For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928

Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.

When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016

Time: Available on booking

Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio

For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928

Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.

When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016

Time: Available on booking

Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio

For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928

Come along and have some fun at our Junk percussion workshops as part of the Salvage Katherine Junk Festival. These workshops are open to all ages. No experience necessary.

When: 14, 21, 24 & 26 May 2016

Time: Available on booking

Where: Katherine Regional Arts Studio

For further information and to book please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928

The Junk Sculpture Festival is a unique coming together of art, music, culture and environmental awareness in the town of Katherine, NT.

The festival invites sculpture and fashion entries from the broad and diverse Katherine Region, to be exhibited and judged at the main event on Saturday 2nd of June 2018

Festival Main Event

Junk Festival is partnering with Skinnyfish Music to present Mambali Band from Numbulwar, along with ‘Junky Moves’ youth dance performance choreographed by Ghenoa Gela, Junk Fashion parade, DJ James Mangohig, Junky Cocktail Bar and a celebrity MC; to have you singing, dancing and laughing together all night long!

Environmental awareness: Our festival encourages people to come up with creative solutions for reducing, reusing and recycling in their everyday lives.

Head to our website junksculpturefestival.org.au to find out more about this year’s categories and prizes!

Free entry

Lillian Tait – 0450 616 810 – development@katherineregionalarts.org.au   Katherine Regional Arts Facebook
Junksculpturefestival.org.au   

Junksculpturefestival.org.au   KRA will open its studio for the Katherine community to work on their fashion and sculptural pieces for three Mondays in May.

Anyone can become a KRA member to have access to our broad range of tools and equipment.

BYO vision or bounce ideas with peers. KRA will provide the space and materials for you to turn that dream into a reality.

Presented by NT Music School and community partners, this is a showcase of creative talent from primary and secondary aged students of Katherine and the surrounding remote communities. A series of school workshops and programs, including music, storytelling, dance and theatre, will culminate in the 'Riversong' performance on the grounds of Godinymayin.

When: Friday 17 June 2016

Time: 5.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Free event

This is an Alcohol free, family event with food and refreshments available for purchase.

Running Times 70 minutes with no interval.

For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751.

Open triples - Round Robin.

All bowlers and spectators welcome.

When: Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July 2016

Time: 11am Saturday | 8.30am Sunday

Venue: Katherine Country Club

Cost: $10/player | Spectators Free

For further information please contact the Katherine Bowls Club: Sandy 0409 479 449 | Bron 0439 823 369 | Mal 0408 804 430

Hosted by Dragonfly Catering & Events, this event will raise much needed funds for Careflight NT.

With MC Rick Knight, entertainment by the Fame Junkies, a charity auction with lots of amazing goodies to be grabbed and three course formal dining this is sure to be a great night out for an even greater cause.

When: Saturday 25 June 2016

Time: 6pm

Venue: Katherine Museum

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL!

For further information please contact Tegan 0437 719 498 or refer to the website www.katherinecareflightball.com

The Daughter is a contemporary adaptation of Norwegian playwright's Henrik Ibsen's classic play The Wild Duck that deals with truth, family bonds and the repercussions of secrets across generations. It was adapted by established theatre director Simon Stone in 2011 for the Belvoir Theatre and reimagined once again as the screenplay for his film directing debut.

In the last days of a dying Australian logging town Christian (Paul Schneider) returns to his family home after a fifteen year absence for his father Henry's (Geoffrey Rush) wedding. He reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver (Ewen Leslie), who has stayed in town working at Henry's timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver's wife Charlotte (Miranda Otto), daughter Hedvig (Odessa Young) and father Walter (Sam Neill), he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver's family apart. As he tries to right the wrongs of the past, his actions threaten to shatter the lives of those he left behind years ago.

Classification: M | Genre: Drama

When: Thursday 28 April 2016

Exhibition runs:

Time: 6.30pm Pre screening nibbles & drinks | 7.30pm Film starts

Venue: Katherine Cinema

For further information please contact the Katherine Film Society kathfilmsociety@gmail.com

Visit heritage sites - Gallon License Store, Overland Telegraph Pylons and other sites. With tour vehicles supplied by the Katherine Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club this is sure to be a very unique tour of Katherine Historical sites.

When: Saturday 23 April 2016

Depart From: O'Keeffe House, Riverbank Drive

Time: Tour departs 8.30am sharp

Cost: $10 p/person including free entry to O'Keeffe House and Devonshire Tea

PRIOR BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Please contact Merriel Lawrie for further information and to secure your spot 08 8972 1605.

A great night out with lots of laughs, 3 course dinner & bar available.

Come along to raise much needed funds for the Katherine Museum.

18+ event.

Date: Saturday 7 May

Time: 6.30pm - late

Venue: Katherine Museum

Cost: $70/person

For further information and to purchase tickets please contact Jodie Locke 0409 558 397

Featuring works for sale by local artists Danny Murphy, Sue Carmody, Taste of Katherine, Kim Scott, Simmone Croft, The Katherine Museum and more!

Date: Thursday 30 November 2017

Time: 5.30 - 8.30pm

Venue: Katherine Museum

Nibble and bar facilities available.

If you would like to participate and hold a stall at this event or for more information please contact Simmone on 08 8972 3945.

The Katherine Prize is a non-acquisitive annual award open to all Northern Territory based Indigenous and on-Indigenous artists. Now in it's 41st year, the Katherine Prize is the longest running art competition in the Northern Territory.

Opening Night: Friday 22 July 2016, 6-8pm

Exhibition runs: Friday 22 July - Saturday 3 September 2016 during centre opening hours

Time:

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Bring a pillow or bean bag and we will provide the popcorn as you sit back and relax to this months movie... SING!

Date: Friday 24 November 2017

Time: 3.00pm

Venue: Katherine Public Library

Cost: FREE!!!

For more information contact Katherine Public Library:

P: 08 8971 1188

E: library@ktc.nt.gov.au

Pirates Vs Brahmans 

BBQ by Katherine Krocs 

Bar, Music, BYO chairs 

  The biggest community event in the region, the Katherine Show is a must for all.

Two days packed full of events.  Showrides, amusements, Campdraft, Rodeo and Equestrian events.

The best work from the community is displayed in the pavilions:  Art, Craft, Photography, Cooking, Horticulture, Agriculture and Needlework.  For the animal lovers there is plenty to see with our Poultry entries, including chook silhouettes, egg tossing and the chook auction; the Cattle Show and Pets.

In the Main Arena there will be numerous free entertainment for show goers to watch or take part in. Free entertainment includes the Dog Novelty competition and Dog Jumping Championships, MotoX, Chainsaw woodcarver, lawn mower racers, thong throwing, cooking classes, science experiments, fireworks and much more!

Make sure you are at the Show for the most exciting weekend of the year!           

Day Passes are: Adult $20, Child $10, Age Pensioner $10, Family $50

mail@katherineshow.org.au, 08 8972 1746,  www.katherineshow.org.au

Katherine Show & Rodeo – Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/KatherineShowSociety/

@KatherineShowS   #KatherineShow    #KatherineShow2018      

The biggest community event in the region, the Katherine Show is a must for all.

Two days packed full of events.  Showrides, amusements, Campdraft, Rodeo and Equestrian events.

The best work from the community is displayed in the pavilions:  Art, Craft, Photography, Cooking, Horticulture, Agriculture and Needlework.  For the animal lovers there is plenty to see with our Poultry entries, including chook silhouettes, egg tossing and the chook auction; the Cattle Show and Pets.

In the Main Arena there will be numerous free entertainment for show goers to watch or take part in. Free entertainment includes the Dog Novelty competition and Dog Jumping Championships, MotoX, Chainsaw woodcarver, lawn mower racers, thong throwing, cooking classes, science experiments, fireworks and much more!

Make sure you are at the Show for the most exciting weekend of the year!           

Day Passes are: Adult $20, Child $10, Age Pensioner $10, Family $50

mail@katherineshow.org.au, 08 8972 1746,  www.katherineshow.org.au

Katherine Show & Rodeo – Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/KatherineShowSociety/

@KatherineShowS   #KatherineShow    #KatherineShow2018      

Trivia Night fundraiser for the 2018 Katherine Show 

Over $7000 in prizes to be won! 

- Best themed table competition - dress your table to impress 

- Lucky door prize, raffles & games 

- Food and bar available 

$100 per table - maximum 8 people per table 

$15 for individuals and a table will be found for you

Book online at https://www.katherineshow.org.au/ 

The Katherine Ultra Challenge is a one day multisport event encompassing six different legs covering 100km’s around the Katherine region. Competitors can enter as individuals or in teams of 2-6 people.

The Katherine Ultra Challenge is an event that caters for everyone’s ability and there are plenty of people who just want to have fun and go at their own pace. So get your team together and start the ball rolling!

Begins at Nitmiluk National Park and follows the river corridor     

Katherine Multisports Club 0401 117 355                

www.kmsc.com.au

Join us for a cuppa and Morning Tea at the Daisy’s Cutters Café at the Katherine Museum. We are hosting a beautiful; morning tea with amazing raffles to be drawn on the day. All funds raised go the Cancer Council NT, that supports Territorians with cancer.

Facebook – The Katherine Museum

Facebook – Doris Baylis and Lauren Reed

Family fun day with Croc Race at Low Level Park 

Free event

All welcome

Katherine School of the Air will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a formal Gala Dinner in the marquee at the Katherine Country Club.

The night will be filled with dinner, guest speakers, entertainment and nostalgia. A true birthday celebration.

18+ event.

When: Saturday 2 July 2016

Time: 6.30pm - late

Venue: Katherine Country Club

Cost: $90

TICKETS ESSENTIAL.

For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact Katherine School of the Air 08 8972 1833 or kath.soa@ntschools.net

Come along for a fantastic evening celebrating 40 years of Katherine South Primary School.

When: Saturday 27 August 2016

Time: 6.30pm - late

Venue: Katherine South Primary School

Cost: TBC

For further information and purchase your tickets please contact Rebecca 0427 481 151 or rebecca@topendtax.com.au

Last year's Territory Day saw the community come together en-masse for the inaugural dance spectacular K-Town Dance Massive, a large scale community dance event celebrating life in the Territory. It's happening again this year at the showgrounds as part of the Territory Day Celebrations with the annual fireworks display to follow the performance.

When: Friday 1 July 2016

Time: Gates Open 5.30pm

Venue: Katherine Showgrounds

FREE EVENT

Food and drink available for purchase.

NO PRIVATE FIREWORKS

THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT

Free Entry for all females

Wear something Pink

Twerk out class by Aussie Twerk

Competition and Prizes

Get your friends together for a fun, competitive night of laser tag.

When: Thursday 7 April 2016

Time: 6-9pm

Venue: Katherine YMCA

For more information please contact the Katherine YMCA 08 8972 2592

Letters to Lindy

Saturday 18 August 7.30pm

Tickets at www.trybooking.com

Over three decades, from baby Azaria’s death to the final coroner’s report, there have been more than 20,000 letters to Lindy, including sympathy, abuse, marriage proposals and death threats. Filled with humour and heartbreak, this stunning work by playwright Alana Valentine explores the public’s relationship with one of Australia’s most iconic figures – Lindy Chamberlain. This powerful play paints a singular portrait of the heartbreak, wisdom and resilience of a grieving mother. As a special addition for Katherine, performers will be available after the show for a question and answer session. Artback NT presents Letters to Lindy by Alana Valentine, a Merrigong Theatre Company production in association with Canberra Theatre Centre.

“The most powerful thing that has been done on my story, and the most true to what I lived through.”

Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton

Suitable for 13 years and over, contains strong language and adult themes.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image by AP via AAP

Come and be a part of Library Information Week with a number of exciting activities. Please contact Katherine Public Library for a full list of the activities taking place 08 8971 1188.

Open Pairs - Round Robin - 2 bowls per player.

Prize money on offer.

Raffles and mystery prizes help to make this a fun and exciting event for all.

Spectators Welcome.

When: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2016

Time: 8.30am daily

Venue: Katherine Country Club

Cost: $20 per player

For further information please contact the Katherine Bowls Club - Sandy 0409 479 4449 | Bron 0439 823 369 | Mal 0408 804 430

Free Movie Event

Stop by the Black Russian Caravan Park for a tasty treat and meet Rio and Narla who are looking for their forever homes!

Join Melbourne City Ballet as they bring the classical ballet version of William Shakespeare's arguably most popular work Rome & Juliet to life. Choreographed by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo, this classic story explores the chance meeting of two young lovers, the son and daughter of two rival families, who quickly develop a forbidden love that could cost them their lives.

Running time 150 minutes including two 15-minute intervals.

When: Thursday 28 July 2016

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Performing for one nigh only and for the first time in Katherine, this intrepid band of funny-makers is taking over Australia one town at a time! it's silly, it's satirical, it's side-splitting. It's Australia's ultimate comedy road trip! Featuring a cast of local and international comedy talents with Dave Callan as MC.

When: Saturday 9 July 2016

Cost: TBC

Time: 8pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL.

May contain course language, sexual references and material that may offend some viewers. Suitable for 15 and over.

For further information and to book your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

A trip down memory lane, singing some old songs and requests.

For seniors, Aged and Disability, Service provider groups, Community Services.

Light lunch, tea and coffee provided free.

Mother’s Day Classic 2018    13 May 2017   7.15am to register on the day. 7.45 to warm up. Walk starts at 8am.    Starting at the Pop Rocket Café, Katherine Hot Springs, Katherine River Trail             Laurenreed2610@gmail.com  www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/events/event-map/Katheri

Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run or walk raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Join as for a fun filled morning starting at the pop Rocket Café for this inspirational event that brings the community together on Mother’s Day to support and remember those touched by breast cancer.   Adult $20 | Child/Concession $10

Come down to Katherine Cinema for a free movie screening for Youth!

When: Tuesday 5 April 2016

Time: 12pm

Venue: Katherine Cinema

Movie to be confirmed (PG)

For more information please contact Somerville 08 8972 5100

Come and be part of National Families Weeks with a number of exciting activities. Please contact the Katherine Public Library for a full list of activities taking place 08 8971 1188.

Come down to the 2016 Northern Territory MotoX Titles at the Katherine MotoX Track.

Competitors from all over the Northern Territory will be travelling to Katherine to participate in multiple divisions for the championship, including for the very first time, a ladies only division.

When: Friday 8, Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July 2016

Cost: Spectators by gold coin donation

Time: Friday - 5.30pm (Scrutineering) | Saturday & Sunday - 8.30am

Venue: Katherine MotoX Track, Bicentennial Road

For further information visit the Katherine MotoX Club website www.katherinemxclub.com

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

6pm Tuesday 9 May 2018

Council Chambers, Civic Centre

Stuart Highway, Katherine

The purpose of this meeting is to submit the draft Municipal Plan 2018/2019. Copies of the agenda will be available at the Civic Centre and from the Council’s webpage at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on Thursday 3 May.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

5.30 Tuesday 12 June 2018

Council Chambers, Civic Centre

Stuart Highway, Katherine

Come on down to the Katherine Aquatic Centre for the opening ceremony of National Youth Week 2016.

This is a free youth event.

Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult or someone 16 years +.

When: Saturday 9 April 2016

Time: 5-9pm

Venue: Katherine Aquatic Centre

For more information please contact Katherine YMCA 08 8972 2592.

YMCA Open Day (in conjunction with the Sports Expo)

Free entry - DJ - Group fitness - prizes and more

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

•  Open Forum 5.30pm
•  Ordinary Meeting of Council 6pm

Copies of the Agenda, including any amendments to Council’s Budget will be available at the Civic Centre or from Council’s web page at www.ktc.nt.gov.au on the Thursday before this meeting. 

We gladly invite everyone to attend the KFAANT – 120th Philippine Independence Day Dinner Celebration. We encourage everyone to wear traditional Filipino attire (non-compulsory), there will be PRIZES for best attire.  Philippine Independence Day is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12, commemorating the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. Since 1962, it has been the country's National Day.

Everyone is Welcome - Come and share the fun and tradition of Independence Day to meet old friends and make new ones.

Come and enjoy this popular Filipino Tradition. Experience Filipino foods, sweets and treats. Gates open at 6:30 pm. Also Yummy Lechon (Spit Roast Pork) is selling at $20 per container to take home.

KFAANT Members and Local Filipinas are encouraged to bring a pot/plate of traditional Filipino food and need not pay the $5 entry fee.

Cost: Adults & Children 13-17 $5 Plus a plate of food to share - Children under 12 free

Facebook: KFAANT- Katherine Filipino-Australian Association of Northern Territory      

June 1 and June 2        

Art Prize – Friday the 1st of June at 6pm

Goldrush Festival – Saturday June 2  Pine Creek Station Masters House & Pine Creek Miners  Park           

Jocelyn.Moir@vicdaly.nt.gov.au   

Veronica.Edwards@vicdaly.nt.gov.au

0889768201  0889768211                  

Our Annual Festival takes place in the historic  Gold Mining town of Pine Creek, located  200kms from Darwin. This  festival celebrates the town's  connection  to its Goldrush heritage  and continues  to be a great delight  for generations  of people.

The weekend  kicks off with Friday Nights Art and Photography Prize Night.  This encourages  to show there  skills in all genres. Enabling all cultures  to engage and represent  there  dynamics.  All ages, all

cultures, all people  facilitating community through  art. Great night! Great Prizes! The event is held in the heritage  listed Station Masters House at the National Trust Railway Precinct, also allowing  the event to showcase another  important part of Pine Creeks history, The Railway.

Saturday encompasses a myriad  of entertainment and activities featuring the main event, Pine Creek NT Goldpanning Championships, with over 100 people entering.  After a series of heats throughout the day, for all ages, the final is put  together  from  winners  of each heat and a grand champion  is awarded  $500.00.

Other activities  on the day include:

Stake your  claim, Goldrush  2017 had over 350 stakes purchased and after  positioning your stake in a prescribed  area,  you could be the winner of a Gold Nugget!

Practice Panning  is a great opportunity for people  to try there hand at an age old activity  and with a bit of luck, find the Gold!

Damper Making is always popular  with  approx. 20 entrants  each year. Flour,  water, salt and syrup are supplied  for the chance to win a Camp oven!

The Chung Wah Dance Troupe  attend  and perform, thus bringing the ever important representation of Chinese Heritage that formed Pine Creek during the Goldrush  of the 1800's.

Katherine Vintage Car Club also attends and display a great array of cars allowing the past to join the present.

local food and market  stalls are also present giving a great opportunity for locals to promote and display there community wares.

Championships points, full event Rodeo in association with the professional rodeo circuit. Australian Champion cowboys and cowgirls in action. All events including bull rising, saddle bronc, team roping, barrel racing and junior events.

Bar and Food available at the grounds.

When: Friday 19 August 2016

Time: 6pm - late

Venue: Pussycat Flats Recreation Reserve, Pine Creek

Cost: TBC

For further information please contact Sarah Hoare 0422 733 343 or visit www.prorodeo.com.au

Dance the night away with live country rock band - Moonshadow. This is the start of the 'Ride to the Other Side' event. A group of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Armadale will be leaving Katherine to completed the final leg of their journey around Australia - ON LAWN MOWERS!

Raising money for mental health research this is sure to be a great evening with raffles and other prizes up for grabs on the night.

When: Saturday 18 June 2016

Time: 6-11pm

Venue: Katherine Country Club

For further information please contact the Rotary Club of Katherine 0438 808 835.

Rural Pride is an LGBTQIA+ pride festival run by Keep Talking. This is its second year running and we are looking at having it as big as possible. This year Keep Talking will be collaborating with community organisations and the Darwin Pride Committee to educate people about the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate this community and raise funds for an organisation supporting the young people of Katherine.

This year we are looking at the theme of Together We Are Stronger which will involve promoting connectedness and building strong relationships with people in the community to lessen any animosity between different community groups in Katherine.

Event dates haven’t been confirmed for each of the events we are looking at running but people should be able to see the events as we release the running sheet closer to the date on Facebook, in the newspaper and on posters and flyers put together and distributed by Keep Talking.

Phoebe Hooper

0484293371

keeptalkingnt@gmail.com

Come to the Salvage Katherine Junk Exhibition opening to see some amazing sculptures carefully crafted from junk by the people of our region. In its fourth year, this festival is now an institution in Katherine. You too could also enter a work of art made from pre-loved, reused, recycled collectables. Be impressed by the ingenuity and creativity. Go on - make a Junk art masterpiece.

When: Friday 27 May 2016

Time: 5.30pm - late

Venue: Mimi Arts, Pearce Street

For further information please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928.

Come along for fully supervised holiday craft activities.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Katherine Public Library.

Thursdays at the Rotary Fun Park.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

For further information please contact Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.

Come along to launch of the Katherine Public Library SEED LIBRARY.

Step 1: Borrow Seeds

Step 2: Grow Plants

Step 3: Food

Step 4: Donate Seeds

Time : 3.30pm

Venue: Katherine Public Library

For further information about the SEED LIBRARY program and how you can get involved please contact the Katherine Public Library

Every year a picture book by an Australia author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Join us this year as we read 'I got this hat' written by Jol and Kate Temple and illustrated by Jon Foye.

When: Wednesday 25 May 2016

Time: 10.30am

Venue: Katherine Town Council Civic Centre

For further information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.

Celebrating International Women's Day 

FREE ENTRY 

FREE BBQ

SPARK NT Symposium 2018

Curatorial Practice Unpacked

Saturday 7 July 2018

Ever wondered what a curator actually does? Or how an exhibition comes together? Or perhaps you have an inkling that curating is something you would like to try?

Together with Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Artback NT presents the SPARK NT Symposium: Curatorial Practice Unpacked.

A day of presentations, panel discussion, Q & A sessions, and performance providing unique insight into the curatorial work of leading and emerging practitioners.

Topics covered include – the role of the curator as a ‘go-between’, collaboration, exploring a theme or medium and curatorial careers as well as case studies of major exhibitions.

This is an unprecedented opportunity in the Northern Territory to engage in conversation about exhibitions and the arts with experts from around Australia. The symposium will close with a performance by Djamarlak Bongiliny Bongiliny Dancers from Beswick. This event and performance is free and includes lunch and dinner.

From the very experienced, to the emerging artist – there is something for everyone.

Places are limited and registration is advised.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Come along and help the Year 11 class of 2018 as the raise money for their educational camp to Melbourne.

Date: Saturday 2 December 2018

Time: 11am

Venue: Katherine Cinema 3, 20 First Street

Cost: Entry fees apply.

Despicable Me 3 (PG)

The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Kalthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star who seeks revenge against the world.

For more information contact St Joseph's Catholic College:

P: 08 8972 3555

Contact - 8972 3555

Get together with friends and come on down for an evening of skills session, games and important information about suicide prevention.

When: Wednesday 6 April

Time: Skills Session - 5pm | Registration & Speeches - 5.45pm | Games - 6.30pm

Venue: Katherine High School Gymnasium

For more information please contact YMCA Katherine 08 8972 2592

Come and join us for a special teddy bear themed story time with picture books, songs, activities and games.

When:  Wednesday 27 July 2016

Time:  10.30am

Venue:  Adventure Playpark, Katherine Sportsgrounds

For further information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188

A special teddy bear themed story time with picture books, songs, activities and games. 

FREE EVENT

08 8971 1188

library@ktc.nt.gov.au

Katherine Public Library – Facebook

Katherine Upskills Workshop

Register now to attend a workshop for small businesses

Presented by Biznorth Pty Ltd

This workshop will provide you with the tools and tips to promote your unique business to the Northern Territory Government when tender opportunities become available. Tendering is a process of gathering information and presenting it in a manner that it can be critically be assessed against a number of applications. A good understanding of the requirements and weightings are what you need to prepare a potentially successful Tender.

Workshop Content

• Key tendering requirements
• Contract essentials and common conditions
• Your Company profile
• Positioning your business for major projects – how to differentiate your company, your products and your ideas
• Partnering to boost local participation
• Certifications – why are they required and how to get them (e.g. QA systems, NTICN, CAL).
• Understanding the Buy Local Plan
• Guidance on creating Tender Responses

A representative from the NT Government’s Procurement NT team will be present to answer relevant NT Government tendering and procurement questions.

Date: Thursday, 3 May 2018

Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Where: Knott’s Crossing Resort, Corner of Giles and Cameron Streets

Limited numbers, so reserve your seat now!

Register at: www.upskills.eventbrite.com.au

Come together en-masse to celebrate life in the Territory. It’s happening again this year with ‘Katherine Tales – Tall, Twisted and True’ at the Katherine Showgrounds as a part of the Territory Day Celebrations with the annual fireworks display to follow the performance.

Food and drink available for purchase.

FREE EVENT

For more info: Katherine Town Council 08 8972 5500, records@ktc.nt.gov.au, www.ktc.nt.gov.au

NO PRIVATE FIREWORKS

THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT              

Come join the annual Territory Day celebrations at the Katherine Showgrounds with the public fireworks display.

Commencing after the K-Town Dance Massive performance this is sure to end this great evening with a bang.

When: Friday 1 July 2016

Time: Gates open 5.30pm, Fireworks 7.30pm

Venue: Katherine Showgrounds

FREE EVENT

Food and drink available for purchase.

NO PRIVATE FIREWORKS

THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT

4.30pm Start

Gorge Road

Adults $30

Kids free

Tickets: tinyURL.com/blockgigs

The Beginning of Nature

Australian Dance Theatre

Saturday 11 August 7.30pm

Tickets at www.trybooking.com

Weaving together live music and astonishingly powerful contemporary dance, The Beginning of Nature is a compelling and ritualistic work from world-renowned Australian Dance Theatre. At times fierce and explosive, at other times graceful and meditative, this stunning work will delight and inspire. Katherine dance enthusiasts will also be treated to an opportunity to meet the performers after the show.

Suitable for 12 years and older, includes partial female nudity.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image by Chris Herzfeld Camlight Productions

Get your adrenalin rushing as you fight what could be called the premier freshwater angling species in the Top End of Australia, the barramundi.

Held over the May Day long weekend, the 29th Katherine Club Big Horse Barra Classic will be fished on the Victoria River at Timber Creek. This competition offers the ultimate challenge, with cash prizes for the largest catch and release barra.

Entry costs apply - Please contact the Katherine Game Fishing Club for further details.

P: 0408 187 034 | 0408 187 034

W: www.kgfc.com.au

Payment method is cash only.

The String Contingent

Friday 31 August 7.30pm

Tickets at www.trybooking.com

Renowned acoustic chamber-folk trio The String Contingent have toured extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and the UK with their unique sound that confidently walks the line between folk, classical, jazz and bluegrass. Australians Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass), with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) are headed for Katherine with a live performance which promises to be a joyful combination of precision, refinement and beauty, balanced with visceral energy and drive.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image by Bradley Cummings

Comedy workshops and showcases for the Territory's funniest locals.

Supported by NT Comedians Danielle Andrews and Amy Hetherington.

WORKSHOP

When: Saturday 7 May

Time: 6.30pm - late

Venue: Katherine Museum

SHOWCASE

When: Saturday 7 May

Time: 6.30pm - late

Venue: Katherine Museum

For bookings and more information visit: www.amiablecommunications.com.au/standuptour

The Transitions Film Festival (TFF) is a visionary national touring festival dedicated to showcasing inspirational documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trail-blazing change makers that are leading the way to a better world. See http://www.transitionsfilmfestival.com/darwin-program-2018/Program:

Saturday 23rd June:

5pm: NT Short Sugarbag Blues: A story from respected Aboriginal pastoral station owner Frank Shadforth telling of the significant risk to bush health through the declining pollination of wild flora. He believes a decimation of native bee populations on his country is underway, posing an ecological threat to us all.  

followed by 

Albatross: Albatross transports us to an island few people get to see, and gives us a deeper understanding of the natural world and the tragic ways we impact it. Recommended for 12 years old and over. Under 15 must be accompanied by and adult.

Trailer:https://vimeo.com/218502282

Saturday 23rd June:

7.30pm: 

Unseen Enemy: An essential exploration of the reasons why 21st century populations are experiencing a rush of diseases that were once only outbreaks, but have now become full-blown epidemics.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfvX8_nEMxg

Sunday 24th June:

3pm Chasing Coral: A breathtakingly beautiful look at some of the Earth's most incredible natural wonders while delivering a sobering warning about their uncertain future.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6fHA9R2cKI

Sunday 24th June:

5.30pm  NT Short Water is Life, followed by Unfractured. A hopeful documentary about fighting with your whole heart to win a state-wide ban on fracking.

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/217694455

All films will be showing at the Katherine Cinema and tickets can be purchase 30 minutes before the events.

Local Katherine resident Helen Foster travels the campdraft circuit with her husband and has a passion for photographing the remarkable horsemanship skills of the riders. This unique exhibition features a number of the Katherine Region's riders exhibiting their impressive skills. Helen's reputation as a photographer is growing; oe of her photographs was featured on the front page of Australian Campdraft News, Feb/March 2016.

Opening: Friday 11 March, 6-8pm

Exhibition runs: 12 March - 30 April 2016

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

New to hiking? New to town? Want to go hiking but not sure where to start?

Come with us for a walk in the park.       

The track to Butterfly Gorge takes you through spinifex and grevilleas, hibiscus and ferns, over broken sandstone country and down into a cool and shaded gully that is home to so many butterflies! Our ferry boat pick up point has fantastic views of the second gorge.

The hike to Butterfly Gorge is usually a 12km return, but thanks to Nitmiluk Tours our happy hikers will have the chance to catch a ferry boat on the way back.

This is a ONCE OFF opportunity so make sure you book as places are limited!

The ferry boat will cost $21 per person and must be booked and paid for in advance through Nitmiluk Tours, booking details available from clare.pearce@nt.gov.au.

Free Event

clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865

https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/

https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events

New to hiking? New to town? Want to go hiking but not sure where to start?

Come with us for a walk in the park.

This is our longest walk in the park for 2018 but the views are ASTOUNDING!

An 8.6km return with a medium level of difficulty this will test those new hiking resolutions a little but we will be relaxing at Pat’s Lookout and taking in the incredible views from the top of the beautiful Katherine Gorge. Make sure you bring your morning tea!        

FREE

Bookings essential- contact clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865

Start time and meeting place available on booking

            Baruwei Loop Walk

Nitmiluk National Park           clare.pearce@nt.gov.au or 89 738 865

            https://www.facebook.com/ParksandWildlifeNT/

https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/activities-parks-community-events

New to hiking? New to town? Want to go hiking but not sure where to start?

Come with us for a walk in the park.

The Baruwei Loop Track is a 3.7km hike around a well formed track with steep sections. Bring a snack, we’ll sit at the lookout and watch the sun setting over the 17 mile valley. Bookings essential.

A truly unique Australian experience proudly presented by Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation and the Australia Shakespeare Company.

Walking with Spirits offers you the exclusive chance to experience the ancient Aboriginal tradition of corroboree while enjoying the stunning lakeside beauty of Malkgulumbu (Beswick Falls), a remote sacred site not normally accessible to the general public. Once a year, for one night only, the ancient art of corroboree is interpreted with music, story, song and fire.

When: Saturday 23 July 2016

Venue: Malkgulumbu (Beswick Falls), Beswick Community

Numbers are limited. TICKETS ESSENTIAL. Pre-purchase only!

For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact e: admin@shakespeareaustralia.com.au | p: 03 8676 7511 | w: www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au/walking-with-spirits-2016.html

Indigenous weavers will host a day of weaving with found materials including synthetic and natural fibres. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome.

When: Saturday 14 May 2016

Time: Available on booking

Venue: Katherine Regional Arts Studio

For more information and to book your spot please contact Katherine Regional Arts 08 8971 0928

Bugs are beautiful and they are all built differently.

Come and discover the minibeast world for yourself.

Build your own bug to take home.

Make sure you wear your shady hat and closed in shoes.

Discover the magic of Leliyn for yourself this school holidays.

Explore Leliyn with a self-guided treasure hunt.

Share what you found with everyone when we make our map together.

Make sure you wear your shady hat and closed in shoes.

PLEASE NOTE- this event is accessible to all abilities

Wolfgang

Circa

Saturday 6 October 7.30pm

Tickets at www.trybooking.com

To his mother, he is Wolfgang. To those who are watching, he is Mozart.

Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amidst a puff of powder, wigged and ready to throw musical madness into a crescendo of dives, swoops and twirls. Featuring mischievous acrobats and a musician, Wolfgang reinvents the composer’s magical music with a circus twist.

Experience the latest family-friendly production from Circa, featuring a fusion of circus, movement and music.

For more information contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Image by Damien Bredberg

"Mums Empowering Mums on International Womens Day" 

WOW is a global festival celebrating the achievements of women and girls all over the world and an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. The third WOW Festival to be held in Katherine, this is an inspiring three days of talks, performances, exhibitions, workshops, market place and networking opportunities.

When: Friday 16, Saturday 17 & Sunday 19 September 2016

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

For further information and to purchase your weekend pass please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Celebrate Mother's Day with an extra ling Wriggle & Rhyme dedicated to all the wonderful mums, moms, grandmother, nannas and grandmas out there! For 0-2 years old. Songs, rhymes and movement for baby and mum!!!

Older children welcome.

When: Tuesday 3 May 2016

Time: 9.30am - 10.15am

Venue: Katherine Public Library

For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188

Celebrate Mother's Day with an extra ling Wriggle & Rhyme dedicated to all the wonderful mums, moms, grandmother, nannas and grandmas out there!

For 0-2 years old. Songs, rhymes and movement for baby and mum!!!

Older children welcome.

When: Thursday 5 May 2016

Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm

Venue: Katherine Public Library

For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188

One of the last fully initiated Wardaman elders, Yidumduma Bill Harney is regarded by many as a national living treasure; the quintessential Renaissance man using his paintings, carvings, songs and storytelling to communicate his indigenous knowledge to the world.

Curated by Margie West AM.

Opening Night: 6 May 2016, 6-8pm

Exhibition Runs: 7 May - 16 July 2016 during centre opening hours

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751.

with author Lyndal Carbery

Join us for a children’s writing workshop for ages 5-12 years. You will learn tips and advice on how to produce a winning book for the Young Territory Author Awards. The

workshop will focus on creating characters and story structure.

Please book your place Ph: 8971 1188

Are aged 18 years or under? Are you a budding Author? Then come along to the Young Territory Author Awards Writers Workshop. Designed to provide tips and advice on producing a winning Young Territory Author Awards entry. The workshops will focus on creating characters and story structure.

When: Saturday 23 April 2016

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: Katherine Public Library

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.

Library Movie Night

Friday April 20th 6.00 pm—9.00 pm

Free pizza, Xbox games, photo booth and lucky door prizes

Katherine Public Library, Stuart Highway

RSVP Ph: (08) 8971 1188 or library@ktc.nt.gov.au