Culture Vulture For January

1st OF January 2012

Welcome to 2012! Get out your calendars and diarise some dates, because there’s a lot to see and do. Begin the year with a concert beneath the stars, a music festival by the river, or a run to kick-start your fitness regime.

‘All let us rejoice’ because this month, we’re celebrating our sunburnt country. So throw the shrimps on the barbie and let us hear you scream, Aussie Aussie Aussie – Oi Oi Oi!

Make it a year to remember,

Culture Vulture, a.k.a. Nicole Landerer.

Australia Wide

What: Resolution Run

Did you put off getting fit all 2011? Make a positive and healthy start to 2012 by joining thousands of other Aussies as they run or walk in some of Australia's most picturesque locations. By partaking in the fun run you can help yourself get in shape and support a charity of your choosing.

When: Various dates

For more information, please visit: the Active 8 Change website

NSW

What: Sydney Festival

The city of Sydney boasts its talent, style and flair. The Sydney Festival is an annual cultural celebration of the performing arts that transforms the city’s spaces into hubs of music, theatre and visual arts.

Where: Various Venues

When: 7th – 29th January

For more information, please visit: http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2012/

What: Twilight at Taronga

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy Twilight at Taronga. Set against the majestic backdrop of Sydney Harbour, the concert series features family favourite, Bjorn Again, with their tribute to ABBA, Aussie rock icons, James Reyne and Mark Seymour, Broadway hits with Marina Prior and more.

Where: Taronga Zoo When: 28th Jan – 31st March

For more information, please visit: http://www.twilightattaronga.com.au/

What: Flickerfest Cinema beneath the stars.

Flickerfest is Australia’s leading competitive short film festival, screening the best short films from around Australia and the world.

Where: Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach

When: 6th – 15th January

For more information, please visit: http://www.flickerfest.com.au/

VIC

What: Murray River Music Festival

Good food, fine wine and the sounds of music by the river. The Murray River International Music Festival showcases a dynamic program of performances including two performances by acclaimed international performers; guitarist, Massimo Scattolin and outstanding flautist, Roberto Fabbriciani.

Where: Various venues along Murray River

When: 24th Jan – 5th February

For more information, please visit: http://www.mrimf.com.au/

What: Australian Open

Be a part of the action! 500 of the world’s best tennis players battle it out to win the first Grand Slam event of the year. Join more than half a million spectators at the Australian Open Tennis Championships, a festival of on and off-court entertainment.

Where: Melbourne Park

When: 16th – 29th Jan

For more information, please visit: http://www.australianopen.com

What: Imagining the Future

How will the world look in 100 years time? Imagining the Future showcases a range of images that give voice to how contemporary artists imagine the world might look in the years to come.

Where: RMIT Gallery, 344 Swanston Street, Melbourne

When: Until 28th Jan

For more information, please visit: the RMIT Gallery Website

WA

What: The White Divers of Broome

Be entertained by a stirring story of greed, betrayal, loyalty and survival. Inspired by the novel of the same name, The White Divers of Broome celebrates the boom time of 1912 Broome, offering a searing portrayal of race and class relations.

Where: Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA

When: 28th Jan – 12th Feb

For more information, please visit: The White Divers of Broom Website