COVID warning
Be prepared
With this week's COVID lockdown covering Katherine and Darwin, restrictions may be in place relating to identified hot spots. Check with NT Health for current information before travelling or attending events in the community. Please check with organisers directly if your desired events are still going ahead.
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Fashion show and food expo
Free event
Organised by Connected Women Katherine with the support of Australian Red Cross Katherine, The Joy of Many Colours fashion show and The Taste of Many Colours food exhibition will showcase the talents of more than 120 women. The fashion show includes six fashion segments and over 50 models. The food exhibition will celebrate cultural diversity through cuisine with over 40 cultural dishes to enjoy. There will also be dance performances, singing, live music, a comedy show and activities for kids. Saturday, August 21. 4pm to 8pm. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre.
Hand to Earth
Musical performance
Hand to Earth is a musical collaboration between Yolgnu songman Daniel Wilfred and Korean vocalist Sunny Kim. The form an effortless rapport that spans continents and cultures and yet expresses a deeply human commonality. Thursday, August 26. 7.30pm. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre. $30. Tickets at www.trybooking.com/BTFBI.
Freedom Day
Cancelled
The 55th anniversary Freedom Day Festival has been cancelled due to the NT's COVID lockdown. It had been scheduled for August 27-29. Visit www.facebook.com/gurindji/ for more information
Discrimination courses
Register now
The Anti-Discrimination Commission will hold public training courses in Alice Springs. There will be four courses - Preventing discrimination, harassment and bullying for managers and supervisors; contact officer; anti-discrimination, harassment and bullying; and challenging unconscious bias. Numbers are limited with registrations by August 20. Stuart Training room, level 1, Alice Plaza. August 31 to September 3. Contact 08 8999 1444 or 1800 813 846 for further details and to book.
From Mangroves to Mataranka
Exhibition
Award-winning eco-artist Aly de Groot's woven sculptures and designs includes a thorough investigation into the use of recycled and plant materials, taking contemporary fibre arts practice to strange and unexpected places. Until August 13. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre.
AFL live
Big screen
Toyota's AFL Live Site will be in Katherine, bringing regional Australians closer to the footy action. Friday, August 20. From 5pm. Katherine Town Square. Free entry, but tickets required. Tickets at www.ticketebo.com.au/toyotaafllivesite.
Danny Murphy
Exhibition
Come and see the works of Katherine's own master potter Danny Murphy. Danny won the 44th Katherine Art Prize. From Friday, August 20. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre. Free.
Kumbidgee Markets
This weekend
Swing by and pick up your locally-grown produce, or hand made and upcycled goods. Sunday, August 22. 9am to noon. 595 Gorge Road. Visit www.kumbidgee.com.
Urapunga Arts
Coming up
Urapunga Arts represents a collective of creative artists from the remote Aboriginal community of the same name. They have developed a unique style that is contemporary and colourful to represent traditional beliefs, connection to country and to illustrate life experiences and history. Friday, September 3. 6pm. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Lot 3238 Stuart Highway, Katherine.
Fishing Comp
Save the date
With the slogan "size does matter" here's a chance to put your fishing skills to the test and land the one that doesn't get away. The Mataranka/Roper River fishing comp had a $2000 first prize up for grabs in the event. It will be held from September 17-19.
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