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Music
Mangohig get the Myer
Darwin musician, producer, collaborator and artist James Mangohig got the call of his life last month when he found out he was one of eight successful applicants for the Sydney...
Xylouris White
What happens when a renowned cretan lute player meets a post-rock drummer from Melbourne? By Anna Dowd The answer is Xylouris White, the visionary musical collaboration of lutenist George Xylouris...
Visual Arts
Still in my mind
“That land... I've still got it in my mind." The immortal words of revered Indigenous leader Vincent Lingiari is the inspiration for the touring exhibition, Still in my mind. The...
Portrait of a Senior Territorian 2018
Gary Single has been involved with the Portrait of a Senior Territorian competition for a number of years hanging the paintings, and this year he’ll see his face staring back...
Performing Arts
Darwin Festival Reviews by Kate Rendell
Kate Rendell took a closer look at some Darwin Festival shows for the new Front Row critique program, spearheaded by the Festival. Here are her reviews. Festival Highlights Electric Fields...
Comics' Corner - October
Showcasing Top End comics and local stand-up performers By Will Crawford With the Darwin Festival over, you might have thought that the only entertainment left until the end of the...
Books and Film
Off The Shelf - From the Front Row
Stepping outside my regular book review, this month I take a moment to reflect on criticism in general. Having recently taken part in the Darwin Festival ‘Front Row’ program, temporarily...
Wild Words
There will be 'Boundless Possible' at Wild Words this October, with the Northern Territory’s controversial new slogan set to get chins wagging. By Tamara Howie Host and English teacher Shele...
Around Town
Clean Living In The Tropics - October
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Paselli...
Growing Up Troppo - October
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen These days the hip crowd in Bali can be found a little bit further north of Seminyak,...
Youth
Young Territory Author of the Year
At the end of August, young writer Tiger-Lily Clements, 15, was named Young Territory Author of the Year for her novel Anathema. Her story of a young woman working through...
NTeen Fashion Festival
Talented young designers proved the Territory has style at the annual NTeen Fashion Festival last month. Participants aged 13-19 and school classes created garments across a range of categories, including...
Food and Drink
Pizza Par-tay
October arrived with a thick fog of humidity and sweltering temperatures, which means there’s no better time to invite some mates around the pool – or the air conditioner –...
Oktoberfest Dinner
Dust off the lederhosen and dirndl for a taste of Bavaria on the Casuarina cliff tops. By Tamara Howie Kamala Thriemer and Ben Ley from Hänsel und Gretel are offering...
Festivals
Darwin Pride Festival
In 2017 the Darwin Pride Festival marched for LGBTQIA+ rights and this year is a celebration of unity. After the overwhelming success and support for marriage equality, this year’s festival...
Darwin Street Art Festival
Kaff-eine is an Australian contemporary street artist who is no stranger to the Northern Territory. by Isabella Mellios Her illustrative freehand style, delicate line work and melancholic characters have gained...