‘Scenes from the South | Zanzibar Views’ brings the worlds of two Nobel Laureates, J.M. Coetzee and Abdulrazak Gurnah, to South Australia.

Offering perspectives on home, migration, memory, and questions around what it means to navigate borders in the world, this joint exhibition journeys across histories collected in original photographs, facsimiles, artefacts, and biographies. 

This exhibition is a partnership between the History Trust of South Australia, University of Adelaide School of Humanities, Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, and the Harry Ransom Center in Austin.

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˟ View of Simon's Town, Cape Peninsula, South Africa (Photo Credit: Kai Easton), and Ariel View, Zanzibar (Credit: Capital Art Studio)

A workshop on cartographies of home, inspired by the exhibition, Scenes from the South, tracking the routes and landmarks that comprise the spaces and places we call home.

Home has multiple histories. Using maps and photo prompts, participants will chart their own journeys, reactivate memories and reflections on coastlines, city and country.

Tickets include a Port River Cruise on the Archie Badenoch historic vessel.

Date & time
History Festival
Friday 24 May, 10.30am – 2.30pm

Duration
4 hours

Cost
Adult $32.50
Concession $27.00

Bookings
Book online here, call 08 8151 3260 or email maritime@history.sa.gov.au

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˟ Seaford, South Australia. Photo by Kai Easton, 2023

We’re bringing the team at GooRoo Animation back for some movie making fun during the April school holidays!

Are you the next Greta Gerwig or Stephen Speilberg? Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse into animated stop-motion film production and have a go at creating your very own claymation movie!

Be inspired by the objects on display in the museum or use your imagination. Your movie will be filmed and put together using the Stop Motion Studio App available on mobile devices. It will then be uploaded to YouTube via the GooRoo Animation Workshops channel so you can share it with your family and friends!

Dates: 23, 24, 25 April
Session Times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Duration: 60 mins
Cost: FREE with museum admission. Sessions are popular and booking is advised. Phone 08 8151 3260 or email maritime@history.sa.gov.au to confirm your place.

Explore the South Australian Maritime Museum with our April school holiday Creature Quest LEGO® Trail!

You’ll be amazed to learn how many different animals feature in our maritime exhibits. From a sheep to a shark and a cat to a kangaroo, can you find all the LEGO® minifigures hidden amongst the collection? They’re each guarding a letter that makes up our secret word. Write the secret word on your entry form to go in the draw to win an awesome LEGO® prize!

Two great prize draws to choose from:

Prize draw 1:

1st prize: LEGO® Friends™ Beach Amusement Park 41737 (12+), RRP $169.99
2nd prize: LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Sea Animals 31158 (8+), RRP $49.99

Prize draw 2:

1st prize: LEGO® DUPLO™ 3in1 Treehouse 10993 (3+), RRP $149.99
2nd prize: LEGO® DUPLO™ Caring for Animals at the Farm 10416 (2+), RRP $99.99

Participation in the LEGO® trail is included in the museum admission price.

Join us for a tour, talk, and drink at two of Port Adelaide’s iconic landmarks, The Port Admiral Hotel, established in 1849, and the Port Adelaide Lighthouse, first lit in 1869.

Price includes a meal, drink, presentation on the history of the building, and a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse to witness the original mechanism in action.

Dates and times
History Festival
Saturday 11 May, 6.00-8.00pm
Friday 17 May, 6.00-8.00pm

Duration
2 hours

Cost
$45.00 per person
Make dinner selection at time of booking

Bookings
Book online here, call 08 8151 3260 or email maritime@history.sa.gov.au

Sailing ships have played a vital role in South Australia’s history, and tales abound of life and adventures on the high seas.

The Adelaide Male Voice Choir presents an entertaining concert of shanties and songs of the sea which capture these stirring times in words and music. There’s even some Gilbert and Sullivan to add light-hearted buoyancy to the nautical theme.

Date & time
History Festival
Saturday 4 May 2024, 6.00-7.00pm

Duration
60 minutes

Cost
Adult: $25.00
Concession: $22.00
Child (5-15): $10.00

Bookings
Book online here, call 08 8151 3260 or email maritime@history.sa.gov.au

Young Matthew Flinders enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of 16, inspired by the book ‘Robinson Crusoe’ and a dream to explore unknown lands.

Over the subsequent 20 years of his life at sea, Flinders’ achievements as a navigator and captain were astonishing.

We invite you to join us at the Maritime Museum on Saturday 16 March as we acknowledge the remarkable accomplishments of Matthew Flinders on the 250th anniversary of his birth.

Highlights include:

• Guided tour of the museum to explore and focus on our Matthew Flinders exhibits
• ‘Trim & his Friends’ Children’s Trail – children can embark on an adventure through the museum, inspired by Flinders’ famous feline companion, Trim
• A special collection and range of books on Matthew Flinders in our gift shop
• A special birthday cupcake treat for the first 100 visitors who join us at the museum to commemorate this historic milestone.

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Odysseus is an old man living in Ithaca. He sings and tells the stories of Helen of Troy, Cyclops, Suitors, Lotus Eaters, Sirens, his beloved Penelope, and more.
Too many ★★★★★ to mention. “Terrific story-telling talents” Tony Knight, Stage Whispers. ‘A vivid raconteur” The Age. “Loucas Loizou has passion” THE ADVERTISER.

Literature’s most enduring narrative, the Odyssey topped the list by experts around the world.

Loucas Loizou was born in Cyprus to Greek parents. He studied classical guitar and Pianoforte with the London’s Trinity College of Music. He studied theatre directing with NIDA in Sydney and Film with the Radio and the Film school in Sydney. He worked with the BBC in London and with the CyBC TV in Cyprus. He appeared in numerous TV and radio programs including the ABC.

Dates: Saturday 24 February & Sunday 3 March

Time: 3.00pm

Duration: 60 min

Tickets:
Full price: $25.00
Concession: $20.00
BankSA Cardholder: $18.75
Family: $60.00
Child: $10.00
Schools: $10.00
Companion Card Accepted

Book now via the Adelaide Fringe website

After a successful 2022 Fringe season, come aboard a musical journey with Adelaide’s own Silk Strings Ensemble. Pairing three Chinese huqin with a cello in a quartet, the group will embark on a voyage exploring folk and traditional music from around the globe in an intimate setting. The diversity of music chosen originates from Asia, Europe, the Americas and Australia.

This concert offers audiences a fresh perspective on these musical genres within a lush and unique soundscape and paired with visual projections.
…sensitive phrasing and excellent balance from all four players – The Advertiser.

Silk Strings is a 胡琴 (Hu Qin), or Chinese spike fiddle group based in Adelaide. The material ‘silk’ ties each instrument’s history together, as well as countless many other instruments. Founded in 2021, the musicians aim to expand and explore the art of Huqin chamber playing through existing Huqin repertoire, commissioning new works, or collaborating with other art forms across all cultures and fields.

Date: Sunday 10 March

Time: 2.30pm

Duration: 60 min

Tickets: 30% OFF – Use Code SILKSTRINGS24
Adult: $35.00
Concession: $28.00
BankSA Cardholder: $26.25
Child: $10.00
Companion Card Accepted

Book now via the Adelaide Fringe website

Solo Pianist Tim Barton returns with a new 2024 program.
Original Jazz, Ragtime, Classical, Chicago Blues and engaging commentary create a memorable, exciting piano recital.
★★★★★ Perth and Adelaide Fringes – audience was mesmerized.

Each year brings new pieces, Debussy, Joplin, Gershwin and Tim’s originals. His professional career, now spanning 55 years, has taken Tim around the world as a performer; Ravinia Festival, Orchestra Hall Chicago, House of Blues, Ragtime pianist – Nickelodeon Theatre, Chicago jazz clubs Andy’s and The Green Mill.

Date: Sunday 25 February

Time: 3.00pm

Duration: 60 min

Tickets:
Full price: $25.00
Concession: $22.00
Family: $50.00
Child: $5.00
Companion Card Accepted

Book now via the Adelaide Fringe website