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The Wait is Over Adelaide’s first nature based aerial adventure park, TreeClimb opens on October 7 for ages 3 to 103, with over 70 obstacles and 7 courses! The park allows for groups of up to 20 climbers harnessed, secured and ready to go every 20 minutes, 7 days a week! Got restless kids climbing up the walls? Maybe you’re barking up the wrong tree. Get them to climb TreeClimb instead! The aerial park will operate in rain, hail or shine in the Kurrangga Park lands on the corner of Greenhill and Unley Roads. TreeClimb will offer a completely different view of Adelaide, including seven elevated treetop courses with a variety of obstacles, and even zip lines across the Parkland that are suitable for both adults and children. We like TreeClimb so much we have featured in our  “Things to do in Adelaide with Kids” article! TreeClimb’s 3 children’s courses have 24 tree top activities, allowing climbers to progressively complete the Yellow course, then Orange and challenge themselves on the Blue course. Each climb takes approximately 90 minutes – depending on speed and how many courses they attempt! The crew are there to offer training and guidance, however at times there is nothing better than parental support and encouragement from the ground. TreeClimb will also be home to a new café serving food and delicious hot and cold beverages. There are lots of open grassed areas too, so bring a picnic rug or chair to observe the action. Adelaide TreeClimb and Bounce SA owner Seb Packer said: “When we first opened Bounce we experienced an unprecedented level of engagement. Adelaide was crying out for new and exciting experiences. After nearly 4 years of planning and processes, I’m extremely proud that we can once again bring something new and fresh to Adelaide. No matter what your age or athletic ability, you’ll get a chance to enjoy Adelaide and the park lands from new heights while getting a serious rush along the way.” Head to the TreeClimb website, pick a time that suits you, and get ready to be harnessed in for one of the best adrenaline-rushes Adelaide has to offer – you can be one of the first to experience Adelaide’s Park Lands from the treetops! TreeClimb is open 7 days a week, with First climb at 9:00am, and the last climb 2 hours before sundown. What the Kids Thought Luisa – 7 years old It was scary at first because you are up so high but then as you go along and know you’re safe it was just awesome. The Zip line is the best!!! Quincy – 10 years old I think it was the best thing I have ever done!!! It was awesome. Dempsy – 7 years old It was so much fun and a little scary. I loved being up so high in the trees and we saw some birds and possum poo. I loved the BIG Zip line. Oliver – 12 years old It really gets your adrenaline pumping and is such a rush. The different levels and courses are great and it’s good that you can work up to the more challenging levels. The Zip line is so much fun. TreeClimb offers group bookings including: BIRTHDAY PARTIES CORPORATE GROUPS SPORTING GROUPS WEDDING PARTIES SCHOOL PROGRAMS treeclimb.com.au @treeclimb.adelaide Images by Meaghan Coles Now and Then Photography 

Get out your glow sticks: award-winning family rave Big Fish Little Fish is coming to Adelaide. Family Rave, Big Fish Little Fish launches in Adelaide on October 20th to get “2-4 hour party” parents and their kids throwing some shapes to club classics. Designed for parents and kids alike, the Big Fish Little Fish raves are social, creative, anarchic, and a lot of fun. Hailing from the UK and now running in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, October 20th sees Adelaide’s turn for fun-loving families. With sell out events across Australia here is just a taste of the afternoon will be like. Top DJs play grown up music (classic rave, techno, house, hip hop, drum‘n’bass) with bubbles, glitter, balloons and a parachute dance – plus themed crafts, fancy dress, and play and chill areas for babies and toddlers. Held in licensed premises on weekend afternoons, the Big Fish Little Fish raves are great fun for families. Headlining the ‘Space Themed’ event is none other than trance legends ‘ Binary Finary ’. Playing a trance classic set, with reworks and originals, this is a party that will live long in the memory. Local legend MPK will be providing the oldskool rave classics, alongside MC-ing wonderboy MC Pab. Adelaide it’s time to party. Big Fish Little Fish Big Fish Little Fish launches in Adelaide on October 20th – Tickets here  Facebook event 

Adelaide TreeClimb Opening All Holidays Adelaide’s first inner city aerial adventure park. Your tree top adventure awaits, bookings now open! The Moseley Mini Crew Kids Cooking Classes 2 October – 11 October Book your kids into one of the Mini Moseley Crew Cooking Classes from 10am – 12noon for ages 5-13 years this holidays! It’s $20 per child, including lunch & a drink. City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters School Holiday Activities  2 October – 12 October  The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters is here to help you get your school holidays sorted! They are running activities for kids of all ages, from hip hop dance to Snugglepot and Cuddlepie inspired crafts! Play at the Bay 3 October – 12 October Play, explore and experience: there is an activity for everyone! Play at the Bay is a program that encourages children to play, explore and experience by offering workshops for a wide range of ages. PJ Masks at Myer Centre Adelaide 10, 11 and 12 October Come along to the Myer centre to see PJ Masks live. Also, by spending $150 within the Myer Centre on these dates you’ll receive a $20 gift card for the food court to help you feed those hungry kids this school holidays. Victoria Park Grasslands Field Trip  All Holidays  A new nature trail in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi will take you and your children through a stunning biodiversity site, where you could spot a variety of interesting vegetation and wildlife, from rare grasses and flowers, to birds, lizards and maybe even the Chequered Copper Butterfly! Mega Adventure All Holidays  Visit one of Adelaide’s leading climbing courses which boasts more than 80 aerial crossings, a free-fall jump and the latest addition, the Crows Nest – a 30-metre, near-vertical climb. The Big Wedgie All Holidays  Come and conquer the Big Wedgie, the world’s TALLEST and most EXTREME standalone inflatable waterslide! Flinders Spring Fest 6 October Flinders have partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Cranky Bear 9 – 13 October Join flamboyant friends Zebra, Lion and Moose as they do their darndest to cheer up Cranky Bear in this delightful stage adaptation by Patch Theatre. Justine Clarke Silly Songs Tour October 13 The homegrown queen of children’s entertainment, Justine Clarke will be performing her favourite songs as well as hits from her TV show and new album, The Justine Clarke Show! Art Gallery School Holiday Program  2 – 5 October Fun and dynamic opportunities for children to explore their creativity in response to works of art on display at the Art Gallery, with practicing artists and specialist children’s guides for a chance to experience, discuss and make works of art.

The Mother of All Getaways! Think of a mums and bubs group on vacation, combined with the activities and luxuries of a wellness retreat and you have Mammastays. Bring your mini plus-one on a lush holiday where you will be able to refresh, re- centre and bond with your bub. On this retreat style experience mums can delight in yoga, meditation and motivational sessions. There are also self-improvement o erings such as life coaching, new mum nutrition, tarot readings and bub-focused activities such as mother and baby massages and group fitness sessions. Sign us up! Founders, Elise and Holly spent their pre-baby days embracing the gypsy life, travelling the globe and working in international cities such as Sydney, London and New York. Bonding further over the birth of both of their babies in January this year, the pair wanted to provide women with a retreat experience that both embraces the wanderlust within, whilst celebrating the joys of early motherhood. It gets better… retreats are held in Bali and Byron Bay and the suggested age range for babies is 6 -18 months. ‘We should feel pampered and united as mums in a surrounding that nurtures and celebrates new mums along with their babies.’ mammastays.com @mammastays

Australian Designers Flock to Adelaide This November A carefully curated 200 stalls will offer the latest in Australian designed products at one of Australia’s leading design markets in Adelaide this November. The biannual Bowerbird Design Market returns to the Wayville Pavilion for three days from 4pm, Friday 23 November; perfectly positioned to offer a unique day out for shoppers and families a month before Christmas. As the warmer months approach, the curators have chosen bright, spring and summer collections of textiles, clothing and accessories, bold ceramics, beautiful homewares and artworks to celebrate spring/summer and Christmas gifts for everyone on the Christmas list! The Bowerbird team are also proud to announce the talented designers taking part in the Christmas event of 2018. Lots of creative newcomers are flocking to the popular event, including The Fallen with their range of large unique plant pots, bicycle bells from Beep, the bold, contemporary table trivets and hoop earrings of Champ, Billy Crellin with his functional glass tableware, and stylish leather earrings by new SA label Brookside. The full list can be found here. Jane Barwick, an Adelaide based contemporary jeweller and the creative, energetic force behind Bowerbird is delighted with how the November event is shaping up, “There’s something new to find at each event; Lots of one-off pieces and work created in small batches. A chance to commission a unique piece and purchase all your Christmas shopping in one place while supporting Australian designers… The interactions between local designers and those from interstate, and those who are emerging and those who are established, contributes to the event’s richness. The event itself emits a real sense of community and warmth. It’s the perfect place to meet friends for a drink and a meal – and shop, of course.” Barwick and her team’ attentions have now turned to fleshing out the extra details that make Bowerbird an entire sensory experience. “We are now busy organising the workshops and associated food and music offerings to complement the stalls and look forward to sharing more details soon. A lot of heart and soul goes into every aspect so we can deliver the perfect event!” Expect local, artisan-made food, craft beverages, cool tunes and creative workshops added to the already stellar line up of contemporary fashion, art and design from some of Australia’s best independent designers and makers – which makes this a must-visit market and event. 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 #bowerbirddesignmarket

Em Rusciano: Difficult Woman – Review Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2018 When I sit down to write a review, I usually follow a self-imposed formula; loose but well-worn [this is starting to sound suspiciously like a metaphor for my vagina but it’s not I promise. Well it wasn’t, until I made it into one… you’re welcome]. This set of sub conscious guidelines laid out before me, probably by a university lecturer or high school teacher years ago, I’ve blindly followed because I was told that’s how it’s supposed to be done. But after leaving Em Rusciano: Difficult Woman, I feel like there are no rules, no formula, no set of unspoken guidelines in the back of my mind that I simply cannot deviate from; that I can [nay should!] just say what I want to say, how I want to say it. And that’s exactly what Em did in her one night only show at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Part stand up, part kick ass lady-boss concert [avec 18 piece band no less!! Because if you’re going to say ‘f*ck’ a lot, why the hell not do it accompanied by your own horn section!!] Amid a torrent of brutal press in the preceding weeks, with headlines calling her toxic [level 2007 Britney] and hard to work with, Em told the predominantly female audience at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, she’s not difficult, she just knows what she wants, and watching on, I believed it. Vocal powerhouse, laugh out loud funny, brutally honest, and with no qualms about sucking spilled rose off the dirty stage floor [respect; we’ve all been there], Em belted out a selection of her favourite tunes, including jazz classic ‘Feeling Good’, Madonna’s ‘Express Yourself’, Kesha’s ‘Mother’ and ‘Crazy in Love’ by the queen herself, Beyonce. Backed by John Farnham’s band, with musical direction by Chong Lim, you better believe that the show was as tight as the red spandex jumpsuit Em wore onstage [spoiler alert; pretty bloody tight]. Em has two rules; be kind and don’t take sh*t. Along with a third unspoken rule [my personal favourite]: people are c***s. Aaaand suddenly I’ve never felt more inherently understood by a complete stranger in my life! A-freakin-[wo]men sista! A show for any woman who has ever been shushed, or told to dial herself back, or that she’s “too much”. Em Rusciano isn’t difficult, she’s a mother f*ckin’ woman. Em Rusciano Difficult Woman Adelaide Cabaret Festival Festival Theatre June 9 Festival Program