Festivals, Presentations, Workshops
April 2018
Around the Square Walking Tour
Sunday 29 April
10am to 12pm
Adelaide Town Hall,
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Walks will be conducted on:Sunday 29th AprilTuesdays 1st, 8th & 29th April The walking tours will focus on the heritage of bildings and locations surrounding Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga.
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Adelaide Town Hall & City Archives Exhibition
Monday 30 April
9am to 5pm
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Open weekdays for the duration of the History Festival. Located throughout the Town Hall, these displays showcase the archival and Civic Collection treasures that explore the history and people that have shaped Adelaide. The Southern Gallery features a display relating to Adelaide-born suffragette, Muriel Matters.
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May 2018
The Life Story of Queen Adelaide
Tuesday 01 May
Various to See below
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street
Adelaide
Tuesday 1st & 8th May: 10.15am; 11.15 and 1.15pm Thursday 17th May: 10.15am; 11.15 and 1.15pm In the redecorated Queen Adelaide Room, Guide Glen Woodward will tell the story of Lady Adelaide, from Germany to England. Duration approx. 40 minutes. This is a wheelchair accessible venue.
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Rock the Square: Voices Voices Voices
Thursday 03 May
12 noon to 2pm
Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga
Adelaide
Switch off from the daily grind and tune in to folk singer songwriter Emily Davis and Aurora for the first of two history themed events Three food trucks will be onsite: Tacocat (classic Mexican); Soza's (authentic Sri Lankan street food); and CAROclub (the self proclaimed Meat Club) Enjoy celebrating our choral traditions and the Adelaide's status as a UNESCO...
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Colonel Light Tales
Thursday 03 May
Various
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Thursday 3rd and Thursday 22nd May:10.15am to 11am; 12.15 to 1pm; and 2.15am to 3pm Hear an overview of the Colonel's life from Penang, England, India, Spain and Itally to South Australia. The talk will be presented by voluteer guide Glen Woodward in the Colonel Light Room. Listen to the history then view the museum display.
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Portraits & Panels of the Council Chamber
Friday 04 May
Various to See below
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Friday 4th & Tuesday 15th May:10.15 to 11am; 12.15pm to 1pm; and 1.15pm to 2pm Friday 25th May:10.15 to 11am; 12.15pm to 1pm; and 2.15pm to 3pm Wander among the portraits and panels in the ornate heritage room with guide Glen Woodward, who will spin the beans on the antics of those depicted.
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Adelaide Town Hall Tours
Monday 07 May
10am to 11am
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Tours will be conducted on Mondays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May. Passionate and knowledgeable City of Adelaide volunteers will share stories of the hall's architecture, history and world famous organ, plus of Colonel William Light.
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Adelaide Town Hall Tour: Russian
Monday 07 May
11.30am to 12.30pm
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Passionate and knowledgeable City of Adelaide volunteers who are fluent in Russian will share stories of the hall's architecture, history and world famous organ.
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Rock the Square: Jazz
Thursday 10 May
5pm to 7pm
Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga
Adelaide
This family friendly event is the second history-themed Rock the Square. What a faboulous toe-tapping way to end a busy Thursday! Enjoy celebrating our jazz traditions and the Adelaide's status as a UNESCO City of Music.
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West Terrace Cemetery by Night Tour
Friday 11 May
7.30pm to 8.30pm
Starting at the Curator's Cottage
161 West Terrace, Adelaide
As the gates close and darkness falls, this iconic effigy to Adelaide's past residents takes on a different ambience. With only the soft glow of your lanter to light the way, this guided sound and light experience will take you on a memorable journey. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL click here
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West Terrace Cemetery by Night Tour
Friday 25 May
7.30pm to 8.30pm
Starting at the Curator's Cottage
161 West Terrace, Adelaide
As the gates close and darkness falls, this iconic effigy to Adelaide's past residents takes on a different ambience. With only the soft glow of your lanter to light the way, this guided sound and light experience will take you on a memorable journey. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL click here
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Eynesbury Senior College Open Day
Sunday 27 May
2pm to 5pm
Eynesbury Senior College,
15-19 Franklin Street, Adelaide
(not far from Victoria Square)
Small group tours will be run by friendly students and teachers at the beginning of the afternoon There will also be a Principal's Address and a student Q&A session Coming to an Open Day is just one of the many ways you can learn more about this successful College Other ways to connect with Eynesbury include Trial Days, Principal's Tours or a no...
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Adelaide Town Hall Tour: Mandarin
Monday 28 May
11.30am to 12.30pm
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide
Passionate and knowledgeable City of Adelaide volunteers who are fluent in Mandarin will share stories of the hall's architecture, history and world famous organ.
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