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DIY: Modern Festive Ornaments

You will need: • Balls of yarn • Fork • Scissors • Craft glue • Cardboard • Acrylic paint • Paint brush • Clear baubles (You should be able to nd these at a craft shop or variety store!) • Paint pens • Styrofoam ball • Matches or toothpicks • Sequins • Pins (Make sure you get some with big enough heads so they don’t fall through the sequins!) Pom Pom Garland: 1. Wrap the wool around your fork, keeping it as tight as possible and tie a knot in the middle. 2. Cut each side down the middle and you have a pom pom! You will need to give them a little haircut to even out the sides 3. Repeat steps 1-3 until you have enough pom poms to fill your garland! Glue them all to a long piece of yarn. Cardboard Ornaments: 1. Cut some groovy shapes out of cardboard. 2. Paint your shapes! 3. Glue them together and glue a piece of yarn on as a hanger. Make some friends for your ornament! Sun Tree Topper: 1. Poke your matchsticks into your styrofoam ball around the circumference. 2. Stick the pins through the sequins. 3. Repeat step 2 a million times until your sun looks like this! TIP: Try using a smaller sized Christmas tree so you don’t spend the next 10 years making your decorations! Ours is a 3ft tiny tree and we love it! Now it’s time to decorate your tree! And don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media, tag @blipartschool and @kiddomag and hashtag #blipxkiddo! Blip Art School was founded by local creatives Ella James and Astrid Myers. Their classes provide students with unique, exciting activities designed to help them develop their creativity in a fun, social environment. Join them for a spectacular set of Christmas themed classes at 19 on Green, Bowden! For more info and bookings head to their website: blipartschool.com

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December 5, 2018

Annabel Cooks: Ginger Bread

Ingredients Makes 20 Cookies • 125 grams soft butter• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar• 1/2 cup golden syrup• 1 egg, separated• 2+1/2 cups plain flour• 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1 teaspoon cocoa (optional)• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda• 1 cup of sifted icing sugar• food colouring and decorations Method 1. Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add golden syrup and egg yolk (reserve the egg white for icing) and beat to combine.2. Sift flour with spices and bicarbonate of soda. Add to butter mixture, beat on a slow speed until combined.3. Turn out onto baking paper which has been sprinkled with flour. Roll dough out to 1cm thickness, sprinkling with flour as you roll.4. Cut into shapes and transfer to a lined baking tray. Pop in fridge for 10 minutes before baking at 180°C for 8-10 minutes.5. Combine icing sugar with egg white to form a paste, add colouring if you like. Transfer to a piping bag and start decorating! Add sprinkles, lollies, cachous or candy canes.6. The cookies keep well in a dry, airtight container so they make lovely Christmas gifts, class presents or even Christmas decorations if tied up with ribbon. *For crispy cookies roll the dough thinner, for softer chewy cookies cook for less time. Annabel Bower graduated from the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland seventeen years ago. Annabel has since worked in events and catering and her present focus is on recipe development and food styling. As a mum of three and a passionate foodie, Annabel spends most of her time in the kitchen! Her favourite people to cook for are friends and family and even though like all children her kids won’t eat everything she cooks, she is determined to keep trying and happily share a few of her failsafe, crowd-pleasing recipes with you! You can follow Annabel: @foodbyannabel foodbyannabel.com.au

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December 5, 2018

Mum Words: Olivia Williams

The last couple of months for me have been a bit of a “if you’re not coffee, bacon or Zac Efron, I’m going to need you to go away” situation. If I’ve learnt one thing though, it’s that if you ever see someone crying in public, don’t ask them if it’s because of their haircut. What I can say is that when the chips are down, I read a lot of books and watch a lot of TV. Which is fortuitous really, considering my column is 1/3 about reading and 1/3 about TV, and the last 3rd about finding something that makes it look like I do anything other than read and watch TV. So, this month I had a lot of options to choose from, and these are my top picks, so you know they’re good! READ: Back After The Break – Osher Gunsberg If you claim not to have been a little bit obsessed with the frosted tipped, angel of music, Andrew G in 2003 then you’re a liar. Or maybe that was just me. Tomayto tomahto. By the by, you know that a guy doesn’t change his name to OSHER unless he’s been through some sh*t. And thank you for listening to my Ted Talk. But seriously, if you know Osher as just a broad grinned face underneath a series of questionable hairstyles, calculating complicated rose related mathematics, trust me there’s a lot more been going on that you don’t know about. In his premier memoir, Osher delves into a brutally honest account of his life trying to navigate ongoing anxiety, depression and substance abuse. He details extensively his years of struggle, where he self-medicated with food, alcohol and drugs whilst dealing with a slew of mental health issues, followed by [spoiler alert] his ultimate recovery and redemption, which he attributes in no small part to his wife, Audrey. It’s not just a chronicle of hitting rock bottom, it’s a story that will give so many struggling with these same issues hope that they can be overcome, and go on to lead to a successful and happy life. Available from Dymocks Hyde Park $29.99 WATCH: Filthy Rich and Homeless (Season 2) Latest figures show more than 1 in 200 Australians currently have no place to call home, so it seems like a bit of a no brainer to switch on Filthy Rich and Homeless, a show that is shining the light on a part of our society that, for many, goes unseen. The three-episode series: part documentary, part social experiment, profiles five well known Aussies who have the potential to effect positive change, as they swap their privileged lives to learn what life is like for the nations homeless. As they give up their worldly possessions to spend ten nights living rough in Sydney, the show forces them, and subsequently you as the viewer, to challenge pre-conceived notions about what it’s like to live on the streets. It’s an honest and raw exploration of what it might be like to experience severe disadvantage in Australia today, and important viewing if you want even a small glimpse into life for those on the poverty line in our country. SBS On Demand DO: Walk the Chinamans Hut trail After interviewing super mum and all-round wonder woman Bec Judd recently, and discovering she schedules weekly dates with husband Chris where they specifically choose and are in no way forced to play tennis [!!!], instead of using the child free opportunity to sit in a random restaurant drinking and looking at videos of their kids, I felt inspired. And slightly spiritual. I started asking myself… WWJD; what would [Bec] Judd do? If Bec Judd got the occasional child free Wednesday alone to spend with her husband, she wouldn’t spend it on the couch watching The Bachelor on catch-up eating week old bread and calling it toast while her man tinkered with the lawn mower outside [note: not a euphemism for mummy and daddy’s special cuddles]. No, she would not. She’d get out and DO something ATHLETICISMY [made up word; because I can]. So that’s what my husband and I have been doing too, because now we’re those people. During this time discovering the great outdoors, and my limited lung capacity, we also discovered that they have decided to refurbish the Mount Lofty track without consulting with me first, and have subsequently rerouted the hike along the lesser known Chinaman’s Hut trail. There’s a reason it’s lesser known. Because it’s where your quadriceps go to die. The hike provides an alternative route to Mt Lofty Summit from Waterfall Gully, and in our experience substantially less Lululemon clad forty-somethings wearing a full face of makeup. It’s longer, and in sections harder, than the usual Mt Lofty summit route, but definitely worth a look. And if you decide to look and then turn back and go to Utopia café at the base of Waterfall Gully and have a coffee instead, I won’t tell anyone. #whathappensatloftystaysatlofty @eeniemeeniemineymum

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December 1, 2018

Katie Wright is Dynamite!

Meet Katie Wright Dynamite! She’s wild, she’s funny, and she twirls a mean hula hoop. Katie is an Adelaide actor, MC and circus performer, as well as series regular, Mimi, on ABC2’s Hoopla Doopla. We chat to Katie about how she juggles parenthood and life as a touring street, stage and screen performer. Tell us about what it was like filming Hoopla Doopla in China! It was amazing to come together with both an Australian and Chinese cast and crew and work out how to collaborate and find a common ground in storytelling and presentation. One of the really awesome things about working in China was the size of the set that we had for our Hoopla Doopla town, it was a huge studio, much larger than we would have in Australia. When I first saw Mimi’s all pink house I fell in love! Why do you think Hoopla Doopla has been so popular? I think a big part of it has been the fun physicality and visual storytelling. The attention to detail with the use of bright colours, as well as the way each character has distinct personality traits, is also engaging for children. Australian drama director Mark Barnard is an expert in the field of telling stories to a pre-school age group. His understanding of how they see and read stories was key in the process. You toured Hoopla Doopla as a part of the Giggle and Friends tour, what was it like to be on tour with Jimmy Giggle and the gang? Jimmy Giggle is a lovely and caring human and cast member. His on screen/stage self is not far from how he really is. He is o en being silly and making fun voices and having a good time with everyone! As a busy mum, how do you juggle motherhood and touring? I’ve kept performing a lot since having my little boy, Leo. Last year I travelled extensively throughout Europe and the UK. It was just me and Leo (who was almost two at the time), a bag filled mostly with juggling gear, and a big stack of hula hoops. I’ve worked on the circuit for such a long time and had an intuition that it was possible to do with a child, and thankfully it was. In fact, it was an amazing tour; I’ve toured for 15 years and touring solo with Leo felt like the first time again! Can you share some of your tried and true tips for travelling with a little person? Most of my touring with Leo I did before he turned two. In my experience, being pregnant or being in public with a baby brings out the best in people. People have helped me carrying my pram on the stairs to subway platforms around the world, helped carry my bags and hula hoops. I have, however, also figured out how to pull it off alone when I need to. When touring with Leo, I was still breast feeding and I think that helped. Breastfeeding can work like a super power to direct a child’s attention, get them to snuggle up or sit still if you need them to. People often asked me how I toured alone with a baby, but I figure they’re the same parenting challenges with different ways of approaching them. It’s just as hard being a parent at home as it is being a parent on the road; you’re simply juggling different things. Sometimes on the road you get lonely and this way I always have a little friend! Your one-woman show Katie Wright Dynamite is a unique blend of comedy and circus performance; where do you get the inspiration for your material? My solo show is just a silly extension of myself that I explore onstage. It’s the cheeky, sometimes rude, ridiculous over the top person that exists within me! I think there is a real value to comedy and I’m going to keep working on my craft of being a ridiculous loud female clown – I think the world needs more of them! And finally, my 6 year old daughter Tilly wanted to ask; What’s it like to be on stage with lots of people watching you? Hi Tilly, good question! I often think of it like having a conversation with a big group of people. They don’t actually answer you (well sometimes they do; that’s what we call a heckler), but you are listening to them to get your timing right, to hit your dramatic tension and to improvise, and that’s where the magic happens! —————————————————————– Having toured 12 countries and 15 festivals just last year alone, along with countless street performances, MC gigs and comedy shows, you could be forgiven for wondering how Katie manages to keep up with performing life as well as being a busy mama. All we can say is, it’s clear Katie Wright Dynamite has juggling down to a fine art, in more ways than one! Instagram: @katiewrightdynamite Facebook: /katiewrightdynamite katewright.com.au Images by Meaghan Coles Photography 

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November 30, 2018

DIY: Felt Matching Memory Game Banner!

DIY felt matching memory game banner! YOU WILL NEED • Felt sheets in various colours • Rope • Dowel • Craft glue • 1x large piece of felt (1 metre long x 65cm wide) • Sewing needle • Embroidery thread • Fabric scissors 1. Mark out a point on the bottom of your banner with chalk. 2. Cut along your marked line. 3. Place your dowel along the top of the felt and fold it over, then sew it closed with the needle and embroidery thread. 4. Cut rope to desired length, and tie to both sides of the dowel. 5. Using coloured felt, cut out some letters to make the categories for your match game, and some arrows to play! 6. Glue your category headers to the top of your wall hanging. We decided to match artists with their artworks, but you could design your own theme. You could try matching scientists to their inventions or books to their main characters! 7. Now for the fun bit: making the stars of your wall hanging! Each felt artist we made started with 2 eyes, 1 nose, 1 mouth and 2 cheeks glued down onto a head shape. You can use this formula to make any character you like! 8. Using your imagination and various colours of felt, cut and glue di erent accessories to your characters. 9. Keep going until you have enough to fill your wall hanging. We made 5 artists and 5 artworks. We made use of our le over scraps to make the Artists’ famous works. 10. You’re ready to play! Do not glue down your matches so that you can mix them up and test your kids! The Artists we made were – Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, and Rene Magritte. We’d love to see your creations! Share a photo on instagram with the hashtag #blipxkiddo and tag @blipartschool and @kiddomag!

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November 26, 2018

Opinion: The Importance of Play

You are not alone if you are a parent that has watched your child playing at kindy and thought: • Is my child learning anything, aren’t they just playing?• How is playing going to help my child with ‘school readiness’?• Why is my child not being taught anything? There is huge pressure on us as parents to provide the best foundation for our child’s learning. It is not uncommon to look into our young child’s eyes and feel petrified that the choices we make on their behalf regarding their education will either set them on the path for success (whatever we deem that to be, and unfortunately in Western culture that has a direct correlation to status, wealth and power) or to condemn them to a life of destitution and misery – of course that may just be me! Nonetheless, supporting our children’s learning is an important part of our role as parents. Yet again, my take home message is for us to take the pressure off ourselves as parents and the flow on effect will be taking the pressure off our young children to be able to recite their ABC’s and know their numbers, colours and the periodic table as early as possible. Taking the pressure off does not mean that learning, growth and development is not important but I am suggesting that we shying away from teaching academic concepts via rote learning and testing (via questions and performing to others), and to holistic growth and developmentvia engagement and fun – PLAY. In an article called “School readiness (for Early Years) – how to know if your little one is ready for big school” (from the Australian Government Learning Potential website (learningpotential.gov.au) school readiness is defined as the “measure of knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable children to participate and succeed in school”. School readiness is not about your child’s ability to read, write and do basic maths but it is about the development of the whole child. The following areas for continuing development were described: • SOCIAL SKILLS• EMOTIONAL REGULATION• LANGUAGE SKILLS• COGNITIVE SKILLS• PHYSICAL HEALTH AND CO-ORDINATION• SELF HELP SKILLS As parents we sometimes think that play is unimportant or an adjunct to formal teaching. However, guided play is the work of childhood and has been shown to be the most effective method of learning for young children in both educational settings and home. Play provides active engagement with themselves, others and the world and assists in building and strengthening brain pathways. It is impossible to separate children’s play from their learning and development. Learning through play is most effective when a child’s experience is scaffolded when needed, by an interactive adult. For example, a young child cannot be expected to learn via play on their own for an extended period of time, and equally a child cannot fully benefit from play if an adult is continually intervening unnecessarily. Learning Potential highlights that it is important to remember that “every child develops at their own pace and has their own individual strengths, interests, temperament, approach to learning and parenting experience”. PLAY CAN: • Increase feelings of success and optimism• Reduce stress• Increase wellbeing• Allow freedom to make choices and creativity• Encourage mastery, interest and engagement• Enable opportunity to take risks and overcome frustrations, challenges and fears• Promote curiosity, openness, resilience, enthusiasm and persistence• Support exploration, experimentation, discovery and problem-solving• Encourage memory skills and language development• Build relationships and connections with others, develop friendships• Provide learning opportunity to resolve con icts• Develop an awareness and opportunity to regulate emotions @hannabeavenpsychology  hannabeavenpsychology.com.au

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November 26, 2018

The Winning Dad: Lesson 1

Lesson 1: Expected pre-game dad behaviour. Dad mode needs to start as soon as your partner is pregnant, not actually after the baby is born. Your extra support is needed straight away. Why you ask? Imagine going through pregnancy? Symptoms of pregnancy are: nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, bloating, fatigue, mood swings, crying, constipation and back pain. Sound bad? That’s just the early symptoms. Wait, it gets worse. You can then add: leg pain, body swelling, aching back, pelvis and hips, stomach pain, heartburn, UTI’s, anaemia and shortness of breath. To top it off your partner has the stress of hoping your baby and the pregnancy is progressing normally and then being anxious or scared of giving birth. All this discomfort and your partner is usually still holding down a job too. To say I respect and admire women through pregnancy is an understatement. Once you receive the amazing news that you are expecting, you need to adjust your train of thought to make your partner as comfortable as possible. You are now: cleaning the house, cooking, doing the shopping, laundry and changing the linen. For not one minute are you going to complain about your extra workload and do not dare expect a pat on the back. This is the least you can do. Illustration – Owen Lindsay Your social calendar now revolves around what your partner wants to do. If you have plans to go out and she doesn’t want to as she is having an off day (which is more than expected when you look at previously mentioned pregnancy symptoms) then you are having a night in. You will show no disappointment in this change of plans either and you may even want to say that you would rather stay home. On these nights in you will do whatever the hell your partner wants to do: if you have to sit through a movie that you despise, let me give you the big tip, you are watching it and making some popcorn too and maybe even giving her a foot massage. A couple of months pre-birth you will get the nest ready. The biggest clean your house will ever receive and this impeccable standard must be maintained on a weekly basis until birth. This will take many hours but there will be pride in what you have achieved and your partner will be grateful for the initiative you have taken in getting the house ready for your new addition. “Throughout pre-birth just remember the sacrifice your partner is making. She is the hero.” Be proud of her and help her through this journey. The least you can do is pick up the slack and alter your lifestyle accordingly. If, for some, reason your partner is pregnant and you have done none of the above, pull your finger out and start making things right!!! PS: mum can pull rank on naming rights too. Deal with it. Dads, get to work!!!! You’re welcome, Symon Jarowyj thewinningdadmanual.com Instagram : @thewinningdadmanual

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November 24, 2018

Meet The Creatives: Vanessa and Sam Pearce

Living Creatively  For creative powerhouse couple Sam and Vanessa Pearce, home offers time with the kids away from running their two thriving businesses. As one half of prominent creative studio Frame Creative, Sam is also actively involved in Vanessa’s burgeoning fashion and accessories empire, The Wolf Gang. With a growing client roster and stocklist base, the busy duo invite KIDDO into their world to discuss the juggle of working and parenting together. Sam & Vanessa, can you describe your house and home life? We live in Prospect with our two kids, Marty, 2 and Heidi, 1. It’s a beautiful 1912 character villa with a modern extension we designed ourselves, just north of the city. Although it has a minimalist design aesthetic it’s cluttered and messy 6 out of 7 days a week. How do you manage working and living together, and your relationship crossing over from personal into business? We work closely together on many aspects of The Wolf Gang and also share a studio space – so we would be lying if we didn’t say it’s challenging at times, as we often need to continue working at home. We’ve learned how to work well as a team which has been crucial for both our personal and business relationship and has helped us grow. — Vanessa Tell KIDDO about what it’s like to run a business in Adelaide? Sam: We’ve travelled a lot and we think Adelaide is the best place in the world. Also – Frame had already been established a few years when TWG launched (and Ness was heavily pregnant at that stage), there never felt like there was a need to move interstate at all. Adelaide has everything we need for our businesses to flourish and we’re extremely happy to be based here! How do you manage your time and juggle business with family life? Sam: We try to stick to the 9-5:30pm working hours in the studio. Then we rush home to see the kids for quality time after work, but will generally pull out the laptops after the kids are in bed. We try to keep weekends free, but if we have to go into the studio at all we usually go together and bring the kids and don’t stay too long, and always stop off at the local park on the way. How do you spend your family time? Making pancakes, Reading Dr Suess books or watching Toy Story on repeat. Where is your favourite place to eat? We’ve never actually dined in, but we get Abdul’s Kitchen (Prospect) on Uber Eats literally 3 times a week – Marty enjoys it too. If we go out, we can’t go past Etica (our all-time favourite). Paddy’s Lantern is our go-to during the week for delicious coffee and food! Weekends at Coffee Barun as a family is our usual, really good coffee and there’s a kids area, so it ticks all boxes. Where are your favourite places to go as a family? Stirling, Prospect Oval Park, cafes around our neighbourhood. Describe a typical weekend in your household. Saturdays are usually spent with the kids in the garden, Marty loves digging and playing outside. We also try and catch up on the cleaning and washing. What’s next for Frame Creative? Sam: We’re continuing to focus on the work we love with people we like. Always contributing to the vibrancy of Adelaide and South Australia. Can you tell us about the next collection for The Wolf Gang and what did you show at Adelaide Fashion Festival? Vanessa: For AFF this year we were part of the SA Designer Showcase and launched our first full collection as a lifestyle brand, complete with ready-to-wear, shoes and our iconic bags. We have some exciting new influencer and press partnerships coming up which we can’t wait to reveal! @framecreative @the.wolf.gang Images by Meaghan Coles Photography

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November 21, 2018

American Express Openair Cinema Announces an Early Return

American Express Openair Cinema Announces an Early Return in a Brand-New Location in the Heart of Adelaide Riverbank Lawn, Adelaide – November 23 – December 16, 2018 American Express Openair Cinemas is returning to Adelaide this spring bringing more than movies to its brand new central venue at Riverbank Lawn. The exciting festival program of food, fun and flicks over 24 events are sure to be a must-visit event, with American Express Card Members receiving a range of exclusive benefits. FOOD Purveyors of amazing street food, Chimichurri Grill will be onsite providing delicious treats and flavours direct from Argentina to the streets of Adelaide! South Australian scotch fillet steak, locally made chorizo, succulent chicken breast and provolone cheese combined with its renowned homemade Chimichurri sauce. FUN With 24 events happening at Adelaide CBD’s Riverbank Lawn, the waterfront festival vibes will be in full swing every weekend with an array of alternative entertainment, live music and DJ performances before the latest and greatest feature films light up the big screen. American Express Openair Cinemas has also partnered with BBQ Buoys offering cinema- goers the opportunity to enjoy some food and fun on the water before settling down to enjoy their movie. Special packages are available here FLICKS This year’s program is an exciting mix of box office hits and highly anticipated new releases including the critically acclaimed ‘A Star is Born’ and ‘First Man’, along with fan favourite: Bohemian Rhapsody. Get in the seasonal spirit and kick back with these festive flicks: Love Actually and Elf. You can also discover something different with these program highlights: ● Open caption screening of First Man on 28th November 2018 ● Badhaai Ho – Brand-new Bollywood film on 6th December 2018 ● Joel Edgerton’s powerful Boy Erased – on 14th December 2018 No event is complete without an option for those with a sweet tooth. Haagen Dazs will be providing ice cream scoops for film loving troops. DRINKS Fear not, the refreshments are taken care of too thanks to national partners 4Pines craft beer, PIMMS and Giesen Wines. Black Devil Cider will also be goers taste buds.Punters have no need to feel lonesome on their night out, as film fanatics and doggy owners are invited to bring their K9 furry friends to any screening (being mindful of films with expected gunfire and explosions). American Express Card Members are invited to relax and enjoy the full VIP cinema experience by purchasing a ticket to the American Express Lounge. Card Members will get comfortable with their own bean bag, a cushion and complimentary blanket hire as well as some tasty treats. Everyone can chillax to the max with a variety of seating options available and add a touch of comfort to a night under the stars with a blanket or lounger which can be hired as part of any ticket package. Premium tickets to the Prime Video Lounge, provided by our good friends at Amazon include reserved seating on a comfy bean bag, service straight to you and a glass of wine. Tickets start at $14 and are on sale now via: openaircinemas.com.au

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November 21, 2018

The Art of Christmas Returns to the East End

The Art of Christmas Returns to the East End Following the success of the inaugural trail throughout the Adelaide Riverbank in 2017, The Art of Christmasreturns to the East End in 2018 to celebrate the festive season as well as the creativity of the Adelaide Arts sector. Eight South Australian artists will design and create custom Christmas trees that reflect their interpretation of the meaning of Christmas. Inspired by similar creative trails in Europe and the US, the Art of Christmas program has returned to showcase the work of local artists and encourage people to explore the excitement of Lot Fourteen. Located amongst the cultural treasures of North Terrace, nestled against the Adelaide Botanic Garden and a stone’s throw from some of the best restaurants, bars and shopping in the city, Lot Fourteen is one of the most exciting urban redevelopments in the world. Something is always happening at Lot Fourteen, with a curated range of programs to suit anyone and everyone. Whether day or night, there’s events and activities inviting people to come and discover this new destination. More than 30,000 people have already visited Lot Fourteen to attend public events, festivals, pop-ups, and programs. So, Lot Fourteen is the perfect location to showcase this array of innovative and extraordinary artists. The 2017 Art of Christmas program included impressive works and big names and this year’s trail will be no different, with artists such as Seb Humphries, Laura Wills and Anna Dowling putting paint (or other artistic surprises) to festive canvases. A selection of locations within Lot Fourteen have been selected to showcase the artworks to workers on site, local visitors, residents, and tourists. Once you’ve completed the trail why not spend the rest of the day exploring the vibrant East End? Adelaide’s premier retail and hospitality precinct is bustling with shops to peruse, things to experience and new flavours to taste. The Art of Christmas will be on show from Friday 7 December 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019. For more information on the trail or to download your very own map head to theartofchristmas.com.au

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November 18, 2018

Your Guide to Bowerbird

BOWERBIRD IS ON NEXT FRIDAY Visitors to Bowerbird Design Market next week get the chance to seek, explore, find and collect gifts for Christmas! They can also try their hand at a range of creative workshops including activities for small folk, enjoy artisan food and beverages, a Friday night DJ and artistic collaborations. In keeping with the creative energy that will be generated by the 200+ local and interstate designers and makers, the organisers of Bowerbird have scheduled a collection of workshops to inspire and educate visitors. Highlights across the weekend include an indoor plant making session, an interactive gin flight masterclass, the chance to create lino-cut Christmas-themed gift tags, and a pickling class. Plus Cirkidz will be there, conducting half hour circus skills classes for $5. These ticketed events are complemented by free and creative activities for children with Christmas decorations as the theme combining natural materials and wool on the Saturday and air-drying clay on the Sunday. On Friday night join plant guru Emma Sadie Thompson in her Kokedama (aka moss ball) class, Prohibition Liquor Co will present an interactive gin flight masterclass, participants will learn the art of pickling with Pickle in the Middle or a leather goods class thanks to Beccy Bromilow is sure to be popular. On Saturday, Bowerbird goers can dabble in a watercolour workshop by Claire Richards, try tea brewing with certified tea blender Brewed By Belinda or join experienced clay artist Alison Smiles for Nature In Clay. And on Sunday there’ll be lino-cut Christmas-themed gift tags to make under specialist printmaker Lucy Timbrell, while a macrame plant hanger workshop with Knot Modern will delight. Bowerbird kicks off again for three days from 4pm Friday, 23 November and is the perfect after work venue, promising an eclectic mix of Friday night entertainment. There’s an interactive installation Fleece, where artist Deb Prior invites everyone to contribute a thread or yarn to her ongoing knitting performance, while DJ Mel Lake, Chaffey Bros Wine Co’s interactive wine tastings and a mobile gin and tonic cart will round out the entertainment. It’s the perfect weekend to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the spectacular food and drink on offer and of course – shop! What’s On Bowerbird Design Market www.bowerbird.net.au Friday 23 Nov, 4pm – 9pm Music, workshops and tastings Saturday 24 + Sunday 25 Nov, 10am – 5pm Workshops, demonstrations and free kids’ activities Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground Entry is $5, children 12 and under FREE ATM Facilities inside the venue. (Most stalls have EFTPOS) Park at the Adelaide Showground or catch the tram or train, stopping at Goodwood. #bowerbirddesignmarket

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November 16, 2018

What’s On: A Season of Magic and Joy in the City of Adelaide

A Season of Magic and Joy The home of Rundle Mall, Adelaide Central Market, the Giant Santa, the Christmas tree and so much more! The weeks leading up to Christmas have always seen a thrilling build-up of anticipation as Adelaide gets decked out for the season and families near and far gather to experience a host of magical community events in the city. From when the ‘Magic Cave’ was established in 1896, to the staging of the very first Christmas Pageant in 1933 and the first Lighting of the Christmas Tree event 18 years ago, the festive season in the City of Adelaide has been synonymous with community celebrations where you can reflect fondly on good times past and make new memories. This Christmas is no exception. With a packed calendar of festive action that kicks off on 10 November with the brilliant Credit Union Christmas Pageant and will culminate in the annual New Year’s Eve spectacular on Adelaide’s Riverbank, there’s simply no better place to wrap yourself and your loved ones in the spirit of the season than in the city itself. To ensure you don’t miss a festive trick, we’ve collected all the crucial info you need to make the most of what’s on offer in the city this Christmas 2018. There’s no place better to experience the magic and joy of the season with friends and family than in the City of Adelaide. As always, there is a huge calendar of events, decorations and festive fun happening throughout November and December including Rundle Mall Christmas Windows and retailer activations, the QBE Carols by Candlelight, the Giant Santa at the Adelaide Central Market and lots more! Lighting of the Christmas Tree 1 December, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga This year the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga will take place on Saturday 1 December (5pm – 9pm), making it easier for even more people to come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening of free entertainment hosted by Adelady’s own Lauren and Hayley. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • When: 5pm – 9pm • The Big Switch: The actual Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be at 8.30pm on 1 December. Pushing the giant red button this year will be the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, joined by a lucky family nominated by the South Australian International Day of People with Disability Committee. The lights will turn on nightly from 8.30pm. • Music: Open-air Christmas Music and Carols start from 5pm with the City of Adelaide Concert Band and members from Adelaide’s leading Gospel Choir, the Gospo Collective. • Elfy Entertainment: Watch out for Elfspin! See these cheeky Christmas circus elves test-ride unicycles, spin hula hoops and juggle clubs, toys and more. • Kid Stuff: Free activities include face painting, giant games, the Imagination Playground and roving performers like Bubbles the Elf and two magical dancing Christmas Puddings! • Food: Select from a smorgasbord of food trucks or enjoy a pre-event meal in the nearby Market Precinct. This is an alcohol-free event. Lighting of the Christmas Tree Facebook Event @gospocollective @_adelady #ChristmasADL #GospoCollective Eighty-Eight O’Connell Twilight Christmas Market 8 December, 88 O’Connell St, North Adelaide The annual Tynte Street Christmas Market is joining forces with the bespoke Handmade in Adelaide market for one big family-friendly fair featuring 60+stalls! Free kids’ entertainment, fantastic food and you can even take home a real Christmas Tree. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • When: 4pm-9pm • Details: 60+ stalls, free kids entertainment, food and festive fun plus take home a real Christmas Tree! 88OC Twilight Markets Facebook Event @handmadeinadelaide @CityofAdelaideCommunityCentres #ChristmasADL Christmas Lights, Festive Nights 15-23 December, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga Free to enter and open daily (4pm – 9pm*) from 15-23 December, ‘Christmas Lights, Christmas Nights’ will see Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga transformed into a festive playground bursting with colour, live music, food trucks, Christmas movie screenings and a sleigh-load of merry-making activities. *till 10pm on 21 & 22 December PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Sleigh Snaps: The show-stopper will be the life-sized Santa Sleigh and Rudolph the Reindeer display made with over 130,000 LEGO® bricks. Created by local LEGO® enthusiasts from Southern Bricks Lego User Group Inc, this highlight cannot be missed. For the ultimate merry memory, slip into Santa’s Sleigh from 4pm each day and get a pro-photo taken or snap a ‘selfie’ with Rudolph and the Santa Sleigh taken against the spectacular backdrop of the Christmas Tree. • Catch the Lights: Arrive before 8.30pm to see the Christmas Tree light up nightly! • Merry Movies: BYO picnic blanket to watch a Christmas classic with Home Alone screening on Friday 21 December and Lego Movie 1 on Saturday 22 December. • Night Music: Including carols, a Christmas DJ and acoustic tunes. • Stage Antics: Catch magicians and a range of family shows. • Games Galore: Enjoy free daily activities: roving Christmas entertainers, Virtual Reality games, side-show games, the Imagination Playground and LEGO® bricks free-play area. • Festive Food: For an afternoon snack or evening meal, stop by one of the many food trucks. Christmas Lights, Festive Nights Facebook Event @CityofAdelaide #ChristmasADL Christmas Highlights Hitlist 10 November – 13 December GIANT FATHER CHRISTMAS Adelaide Central Market, Grote Street side 17 & 24 November and 1, 8 & 15 December LEIGH STREET CHRISTMAS MARKETS 1pm – 4pm, Leigh Street 1 December LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE 5pm – 9pm, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga 6 December CAROLS IN THE SQUARE From 6.30pm, Whitmore Square / Iparrityi 8 December 88OC TWILIGHT MARKETS 4pm – 8pm, 88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide 8 & 22 December EBENEZER NIGHT MARKETS 5.30pm – 10.30pm, Ebenezer Place 9 December LORD MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS GALA CONCERT 2pm – 4pm, Adelaide Town Hall 15 December QBE INSURANCE CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 2pm – 10.15pm, Elder Park 15–23 December CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, FESTIVE NIGHTS From 4pm, Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga 16 December MOVIE UNDER THE STARS  88 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide 31 December ADELAIDE NEW YEAR’S EVE 6pm-1am, Elder Park City of Adelaide 

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November 12, 2018

NPSP has Christmas all Wrapped Up

NPSP has Christmas all Wrapped Up! The much-loved Norwood Christmas Pageant returns on Saturday 24 November amid a variety of free Christmas events, activities and attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. “Christmas in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is always magical and the events hosted by the Council will ensure it’s a great time for everyone,” said Lisa Mara, General Manager, Governance and Community Affairs. “The Norwood Christmas Pageant is by far our most popular event and is the perfect launch for more than one month of special events and Christmas activities.” Ms Mara said that following its great success in 2017, the Movie on the Oval will return this year with a screening of Saving Santa on Norwood Oval. “During what is a very busy season, this is a great opportunity for families and friends to share in a relaxing evening under the stars.” A popular feature on the City’s Festive calendar, Twilight Carols will also return to Linde Reserve, Stepney on Friday 7 December, featuring seven piece swing band Lucky Seven, and a cappella group 60 Four who will treat the audience to a trip back to the swinging 60s. Osmond Terrace will again be transformed into an outdoor gallery of wooden Christmas Trees for the Festive Gallery on Osmond. Children from 16 local schools will be decorating 62 six-foot tall wooden Christmas trees to be displayed on the Osmond Terrace median strip from 20 November 2018 until 2 January 2019. “The trees have been a popular destination and it’s been great to see even more schools embrace and participate in this great initiative in 2018,” said Ms Mara. Christmas lights are always an attraction and the Council will again install three six-metre tall Christmas Trees in the median strip on The Parade, in front of the Norwood Town Hall with some new illuminated lighting. Residents of Ninth Avenue (from Royston Park to St Peters) also install an impressive display of lights and decorations over the festive period. “We know that Christmas can be difficult for many families, so the Council is again collecting books as part of Give the Gift of Reading and we encourage all residents to participate by donating a book for someone in need.” Books can be donated at the Norwood Town Hall and Council libraries, as well as donating non- perishable food to the Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul on The Parade, Norwood. What’s On Norwood Christmas Pageant 10.00am – 11.00am, Saturday 24 November 2018 The Parade, Norwood Festive Gallery on Osmond On display 20 November 2018 – 2 January 2019 Osmond Terrace, Norwood Twilight Carols 5.00pm – 9.00pm, Friday 7 December 2018 Linde Reserve, Nelson Street, Stepney Give the Gift of Reading Until 21 December 2018 Donate a book at the Norwood Town Hall or any of the Council’s libraries. School Holiday Program Take-home Christmas Craft | Monday 17 – Saturday 22 December 2018 at Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Libraries Christmas Bauble Workshop | Tuesday 18 December 10.30am – 11.30am at St Peters Library (for ages 7-12 years) Christmas Movie Afternoon | Thursday 20 December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Payneham Library Christmas Crafternoon Drop-in | Wednesday 19 December, 12noon – 3.00pm at Payneham Library Christmas Gift Wrapping supported by Salvos Monday 17 to Monday 24 December, 11.00am – 3.00pm daily Norwood Place, The Parade, Norwood. Gold coin donation. NPSP Christmas Lights Map Add your colourful Christmas lights and displays to the NPSP map or follow the trail on foot, by bicycle, or in the car. For more information visit npsp.sa.gov.au

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November 8, 2018

Annabel Cooks: Picnic Picks

Spring is here and that means longer days, longer lunches and more picnics! Here are a few old favourites with a new twist to try. These fritters and patties store well, travel well and are hit with big and little people. Haloumi and Zucchini Fritters INGREDIENTS • 600g zucchini’s coarsely grated• 180-200g haloumi coarsely grated• 1/2 cup mint leaves (shredded)• 3 eggs lightly beaten• 2 tbs milk• 1 cup self-raising flour• 1/4 tsp dried oregano METHOD Place zucchini in a sieve over a bowl and sprinkle with 1tsp of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes. Whisk together the egg, milk, oregano and flour. Squeeze the excess liquid out of the zucchini in batches and add to the egg mixture along with the haloumi and mint leaves. Mix well. Heat a frypan over medium heat with 5mm of olive oil. Pan fry heaped tablespoons of the mixture in small batches for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and repeat with the rest of the mixture. Serve with sliced radish, Greek yoghurt, mint leaves and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Tuna Patties INGREDIENTS Makes 25 small / 6-7 large patties• 250gms diced onion (one large)• 2 cloves garlic crushed• 700gms potato peeled• 2 x 185 tuna in oil drained• 1 zucchini grated and squeezed• 2T seeded or Dijon mustard• 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped• Zest of 1 lemon• 1 egg• 1/3 cup plain flour• Optional extras raw corn kernels , grated carrot, thinly sliced spring onion• To serve, sour cream, capers and lemon. Peas or a green salad• 1/4 tsp dried oregano METHOD Sauté onion in olive oil on a medium to low heat for ten minutes. Meanwhile pop potato in a microwave safe container with a splash of water. Cover with a plate and microwave on high for ten minutes or until cooked through and soft in the middle. Add garlic to sautéed onion for 1 minute then remove from heat, transfer to a large bowl and add mustard, parsley, lemon zest and grated zucchini. Make sure you squeeze excess liquid from zucchini first. You can also add raw corn kernels , grated carrot, thinly sliced spring onion at this stage. Drain and mash potato. Add to onion mix along with drained tuna and a lightly beaten egg. Stir well to combine. Shape into patties, large or small and coat with flour. Heat 1/2 cm rice bran oil in a frypan and cook the patties in batches until they are golden on each side. Drain on paper towel. Serve with peas or a green salad, sour cream, capers and lots of fresh lemon. Annabel Bower graduated from the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland seventeen years ago. Annabel has since worked in events and catering and her present focus is on recipe development and food styling. As a mum of three and a passionate foodie Annabel spends most of her time in the kitchen! Her favourite people to cook for are friends and family and even though like all children her kids won’t eat everything she cooks, she is determined to keep trying and happily share a few of her failsafe, crowd-pleasing recipes with you! @foodbyannabel

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November 8, 2018