Bowerbird, King William Road Long Lunch and Saltbush Country

This weekend, browse handcrafted clothing and craft at Bowerbird, or experience the artistic works of seven Aboriginal women at Saltbush Country

Words Charlie Gilchrist

FLOCK TO BOWERBIRD

Get a start on your Christmas shopping as Bowerbird – Adelaide’s premier design market – returns to the Adelaide Showgrounds from November 17 to 19. Bringing together dozens of designers and makers from across Australia, there will be an abundance of fashions and accessories, crafts and toys, and furniture and homewares on offer. Between shopping, treat yourself to artisanal food and drinks as you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live music, or sign up for a workshop and learn a new skill directly from the makers. The design market is open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

LONG LUNCHING

The King William Road Long Lunch will return this year after a five-year hiatus, with food relief charity OzHarvest a new partner. The three-hour lunch, which is hosted by Mercedes-Benz Unley, will bring traffic to a stop on a 300-metre stretch of King William Road, Unley, and will include a three-course meal with bubbles prepared by local restaurants. Other attractions include a gin bar, live music and a fashion parade showcasing the latest high summer fashion from Australian labels. Diners will also have a chance to enter a raffle for a dining voucher valued at $1200. The event will take place on Friday, December 1 from 12pm-3.30pm.

Marli Milyika Macumba, My three daughters, 2022-2023

DYNAMIC WORKS

Country Arts SA and the Arts Gallery of South Australia will present Saltbush Country as part of Tarnanthi. Saltbush Country presents a rare opportunity to experience the works and worldviews of seven dynamic Aboriginal women artists, all working independently across regional South Australia. The exhibition is curated by proud Wangkangurru woman Marika Davies and includes work from artists Josephine Lennon, Marli Macumba, Juanella McKenzie, Deanna Newchurch, Lynette Newchurch, Sandra Saunders and Heather Shearer. The event will take place at the Hawke Centre’s Kerry Packer Civic Gallery from November 16 to March 22, 2024.

OUT ON THE TERRACE

Enjoy a day of concerts along the North Terrace Cultural Precinct when Chamber Music Adelaide’s On the Terrace returns this upcoming weekend. The event will feature over 40 musicians with 28 mini concerts, each offering an intimate opportunity to experience the conversation between musicians. Immerse yourself in art, music and history as you meander through Adelaide’s iconic galleries, museums and creative spaces along North Terrace. This free public event will take place on Sunday 19 November from 11am-4pm and will showcase Adelaide’s chamber musicians, rising stars and special guests.

AL RU FARM OPEN GARDEN DAY

Al Ru Farm is hosting their annual Open Garden Day this Sunday, November 19 at Sampson Flat. Take a tour of this gorgeous garden and enjoy the thousands of ranunculi, Dutch Iris, daffodils and the blue bell wood. Afterwards, you can take a break and enjoy delicious teas and lunches organised by local church ladies, or check out the local stall holders selling jams, wooden boards and charming bird houses. The event will take place from 10am-4pm, with all gate proceeds going to the One Tree Hill CFS.