january-2010

Warriors of Brazil
23 JAN–7 FEB MELBOURNE
Aerial Antics
Professional trapeze artists perform and hold
workshops at City Square on the corner of
Collins and Swanston Streets daily. Watch
them fl y through the air and be inspired to
try it yourself under instruction — children as
young as seven can take part. Free; book for
workshops. Tel: +61 (3) 9658 9658.
‘TIL 29 MAR PERTH
McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907–1917
Find out why Frederick McCubbin is one
of Australia’s best-loved artists with this
comprehensive look at works from the last
11 years of his life. Check out the six special
programs, including a Bush Babies Tour
(charges apply). Art Gallery of Western
Australia, tel: +61 (8) 9492 6644.
Peter Murphy’s
Model City
Aerial Antics Sculpture in the Vineyards
‘TIL 31 JAN SYDNEY
Model City and Nocturnal
Be amazed by the images of Sydney in two
free family-friendly photography exhibitions
— Model City by Peter Murphy and Nocturnal
by Peter Solness. See Sydney through their
eyes and take away a renewed appreciation of
this beautiful city. Customs House on Circular
Quay, tel: +61 (2) 9265 9189.
‘TIL 26 JAN NEW SOUTH WALES
Sculpture in the Vineyards
Be assured that you’ve not had one glass too
many if you spot a strange piece of art along
the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail in the Hunter
Valley. There’s over 60 large outdoor works at
Undercliff Winery, Stonehurst Cedar Creek,
Wollombi Wines, Wollombi Village Vineyard
and Noyce Brothers Wines.
BOOK NOW!
4–7 Feb
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Love uniforms, fanfare and military precision?
You’ll want to sign up for the 60th anniversary
only-in-Sydney event where 1,500 performers
will put on the biggest production to date at
the Sydney Football Stadium.
12–14 Feb
Crown’s Chinese New Year Spectacular and
Riverside Hawker’s Bazaar
Welcome Th e Emperor — an animated
giant dragon — to the Crown’s atrium on
4 February, in time for a roaring start to the
riverside bazaar on 12 February with its 45
stalls, lion and dragon processions, cooking
demonstrations and roving performers.
19–20 Feb
Chingay Parade
Th is year at Singapore’s Chingay Parade, there’ll
be not one but two “fi recracker dragons” from
China, alongside 5,000 performers, 100 lions
and 50 traditional dragons, as well as stiltwalkers,
fl oats and giant fl ags enchanting
Orchard Road audiences.
26 Feb–12 Mar
Quiksilver Pro 2010
Will Australia be able to ride the wave and
hold on to the top spot? Will some young
unknown upstart dethrone a leading champ?
Head to the Gold Coast where the answers will
be played out.
JANUARY 2010 5
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