By Nicole Landerer, The Culture Vulture
The year is coming to an end and silly season is just around the corner. Make the most of longer days and balmy nights with photography & art exhibitions, music festivals in the forest and comedy for a cause.
Doll up and pop open the bubbly, it’s time to celebrate.
Happy New Year,
Culture Vulture
Australia Wide
What: International Day of People with Disability
Help raise awareness about living with disability and demand equal rights for all. There are a range of events happening across the country including lawn bowls, cocktail parties, and film festivals – so get involved show your support.
When: 3rd Dec
More info: https://www.idpwd.com.au/
NSW
What: Star Spotting in Saint-Tropez
The glitz and glam of celebrity hotspot, St Tropez, comes to life in this photographic exhibition. Celebrating the pop icons of our time, the exhibition features photos of Elton John, Karl Lagerfield, Sting, Bono and more.
Where: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Phillip Street, City
When: 25th Nov – 31st Jan
What: Finders Keepers Markets
Xmas is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like us, there’s lots of xmas shopping still to be done. Find a special gift for a special someone at the finders Keepers Markets, showcasing designs from 60 emerging Aussie designers.
Where: Carriageworks, Wilson Street, Eveleigh
When: 3rd Dec
More info:thefinderskeepers.com
What: Moonlight Cinema
Grab the girls, pack a picnic and enjoy an evening under the stars. From films still in theatres like Twighlight and The Debt to classics like Grease and Dirty Dancing – there’s something for everyone.
Where: Centennial Park
When: 8th December – 25th March
More info: https://www.moonlight.com.au/
VIC
What: No Laughing Matter
Approx 2500 people take their lives in Australia each year. To raise awareness, some of our funniest Aussies including Peter Helliar, Corrine Grant, and Josh Thomas come together to make you laugh until you cry.
Where: Athenaeum Theatre
When: 2nd Dec
More info: https://www.nolaughingmatter.org.au/
What: Falls Music and Arts Festival
Shake your booty in the rainforest, sing beneath the stars. Nestled in the Otway rainforest, Falls is a unique festival where major musical talent takes to the stage against the backdrop of natural beauty.
Where: Erskine Falls Road, Lorne
When: 28th Dec – 1st Jan
More info: www.fallsfestival.com.au
What: ADEC ArtAbility
Artists of all ages showcase their talent. This year, artists explore the idea of Freedom through painting, sculpture, photography and tapestry. With artists from all walks of life, the exhibition is sure to offer a unique and diverse perspective on what it means to be free.
Where: The Atrium, Federation Square
When: 5th – 12th Dec
More info: www.artability.org.au
ACT
What: Renaissance Exhibition
Marvel at masterpieces by European greats, Raphael, Botticelli, Bellini and Titian. With more than 70 works on display, the exhibition evokes the classic beauty of the fourteen to sixteen hundreds.
Where: National Gallery of Australia
When: 9th Dec – 9th April
