Friday
August 25th
YOUTH PERFORMANCE
Commencing 5.30pm
Venue: Nyinkka Nyunyu
No Entry Fees
Staged within the creative atmosphere of the Nyinkka Nyunyu
Cultural Centre, this event should not be missed. Hip Hop
and Theatrical workshops conducted in recent weeks culminate
in a masterful performance, a story of the dreamtime, featuring
spectacular puppets and traditional dance.
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Saturday
August 26th
MULTICULTURAL NIGHT
Commencing 6pm
Venue: Tennant Creek Civic Hall
Dinner: $10 Adults $5 Children
A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
As the name suggests, this evening provides a multicultural
experience. It's an evening of family entertainment, provided
by professional artists and local talent. The line-up includes:
Long Tails, Iris Street, Filipino Customary Dancing, Tennant
Creek schools and Line Dancing. Meals and beverages will
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Sunday
August 27th
BP PRESENTS -AJAK KWAI
Commencing 7pm
Venue: Tennant Creek Civic Hall
Tickets: $10
Ajak Kwai performs her songs of the timeless traditions
of her native people, the Dinka of Southern Sudan. Her unique
vocal style is distinctly Saharan as she sings songs of
her homeland. |
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Monday
August 28th
STREET PARADE & MARKETS
Street Parade departing Civic Hall at 5pm.
Markets at Nyinkka Nyunyu from 6pm.
No Entry Fees
The parade will travel along Peko Rd to Paterson St, and
continue along Paterson St to Nyinkka Nyunyu.
The street parade is traditionally one of the most inclusive
events of the festival, and this year is no exception.
Themed "The Barkly Our Story" categories include:
Biggest, Loudest, Barkly Icon, Barkly Bike and Barkly
Youth.
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Tuesday
August 29th
QUIZ NIGHT- The Barkly Our Story
Commencing 7pm sharp
Venue: Tennant Creek Civic Centre
Tickets: $5 per person
Themed Barkly Our Story, you may want to brush up on your
general knowledge about the region and bring a table of
your smartest friends!
Tables hold a maximum 6 people so choose your play-mates
carefully!
Bring your own food basket. Beverages can be purchased at
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Thursday
August 31st
TALKABOUT
Commencing at 6.3 0pm
Venue: Drovers Hall - Staunton St.
No Fees. Gold coin donations welcome.
Assisted by professional writers, our own local identities
collaborate to present an evening of gripping and exclusive
stories. Come and hear the tales of life, love and the Barkly!
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Friday
September 1st
CABARET EVENING
Commencing 7pm
Venue: Jackson bar
Tickets: $8 ( held @ licensed venue)
A night of song, dance and storytelling will not be the
only thing you'll see on stage tonight. Come along for
one of the hottest Events of Desert Harmony 2006.
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Saturday
September 2nd
WEARABLE ART
Commencing 7pm
Venue: Nyinkka Nyunyu
Tickets: $5 Adults
Here is an opportunity to test your creative mind. Local
artists use an array of materials, textures and colors,
which come alive in a choreographed display of Wearable
Fashion. |
Sunday
September 3rd
SONGABOUT
Commencing 12.00 midday
Venue: Lake Mary Ann
$5 Adults. Under 12's free.
Barkly Regional Arts bring you 15 bands, each with their
own individual style. Staged in the magical surrounds
of Lake MaryAnn, the atmosphere is spectacular and the
music a joy to experience.
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