Arts Diary

Arts Diary is a 5 minute-long “Bulletin Board” which performing artists can use to publicise events such as concerts. It is broadcast 4 times a day on 5MBS 5 minutes prior to 8am, 10am, noon and 4pm.

If you’re running arts events in Adelaide and South Australia, do consider adding your events to our diary.

The Radio 5mbs Arts Diary

The Royal South Australian Society of Arts Kennedy Art prize “beauty” 7-29 November

Date: 7th to 29 November

Venue: RSASA gallery, level one, Institute building corner North Terrace and Kintore Avenue

Info: Entry is free. Artwork by local and interstate artists. Established by the Kennedy arts foundation in memory of founder the late Bob Kennedy’s parents. First prize $25,000 along with a youth prize of $2000 donated by the Carbins trust.

Gallery one: exhibitions Julie White – an eclectic mix, ; Andrew Barr – outback landscapes; and Libby Pusz- Consider 9 – 13 November

Venue: Gallery One, 1 Torrens St. Mitcham

Info: Andrew is a scientist turned artist capturing the vivid covers and sharp shadows of remote Outback landscapes; Libby's works are hand stitched, and made from remnants and recycled fabrics, and Julie shows her paintings alongside jewellery made from glass beads. This event is free for all.

Friends of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents Jess Fotini, Kim Falconer, and Martin Alexander in concert 13 November

Date: 13 November starting at 11 am.

Venue: Grainger Studio, 91 Hindley St. City

Info: This concert will be an opportunity to experience a diverse collection of music from the best players on offer. Works by Bax, Greenbaum, Debussy and others will be performed. Complimentary wine and food platters are provided. Adults are $35 and members $30. Tickets can be purchased at try Booking.com.

Australis Collective Volume II at two-thirty 14 November

Date: 14th November at 6:00 PM

Venue: St Oswald's Church, 5 St Anns Pl, Parkside

Info: Bringing 5 Adelaide musicians together for an afternoon of wind chamber music. Featuring music by Anne Cawse; Nielsen; Ibert and Arnold; this program explores the colour and versatility of the wind quintet. Adults are $30, students $20 and seniors card holders $20. Tickets can be purchased at humanitix.

The Wesley Uniting Church 15 November “concert @ Wesley” 15 November

Date: 15 November at 2 pm

Venue: Wesley Uniting Church, corner Grenfell St. and Fullarton Rd. Kent Town

Info: The performers are the brilliant young violinist. Jude Owens – Fleetwood and resident organist Graham Bell. The concert will feature a delightful variety of music for organ, violin, and both. A highlight will be the Korn gold violin Concerto, accompanied by piano. Tickets are $10, cash at the door only.

Australis Collective Volume II at two-thirty 15 November

Date: 15 November at 2:30 PM

Venue: Blackwood Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel Parade, Blackwood

Info: Bringing 5 Adelaide musicians together for an afternoon of wind chamber music. Featuring music by Anne Cawse; Nielsen; Ibert and Arnold; this program explores the colour and versatility of the wind quintet. Adults are $30, students $20 and seniors card holders $20. Tickets can be purchased at humanitix.

Flinders St. Baptist Church free music recitals each Tuesday 17 November

Date: Tuesday 17th November between 1 and 2 pm

Venue: Flinders Street Baptist Church, 65 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Info: Featuring the Leabrook Strings. For more information you can visit fsbc.asn.au.

Adelaide Choral Ambassadors all-Filipino community choir Overture: The Beginning of Act Three 21 November

Date: Saturday 21st November at 5.00 pm

Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Info: Born from a passion for cultural storytelling through song. In just two years they have earned Gold at the World Choir Games in Auckland and performed at the Sydney Opera House. Now in their third year, they return to Elder Hall. Early Bird tickets - $60, $55 concession - are available until 31st August at trybooking.com/DMNBQ.

The Capri Theatre Goodwood presents Reflections 22 November

Date: Sunday 22nd November at 2pm.

Venue: Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood

Info: A master of the theatre organ and piano, Tony Fenelon OAM has toured the world, wowing audiences wherever he appears. As co-patron of the theatre organ society in SA, Tony has a particular affection for the Capri’s Wurlitzer organ—and it shows. Book soon for a fabulous afternoon of the music you love. Tickets are $40, $30 concession, free for Children & Students, available via capri.org.au.

Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, spire community “come and sing Messiah” 22 November

Date: 22 November at 5 pm

Venue: Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, 280 Portrush Road, Beulah Park

Info: Come and sing along in the chorus with an ensemble of professional players. Anyone who is able to learn the music is invited to register. Ticket prices as follows: adults $40, seniors card holders $20 20. Tickets can be purchased at trybooking.com.

Jesse Budel presents Triptych: Community Halls Reawakened 26 to 29 November

Date: Touring South Australia from the 26th to 29 November

Venue: Various see further booking information

Info: The program brings together immersive eight channel surround sound large scale productions, live textile making, and historic silent cinema. Celebrating the creative possibilities of community halls, the tour visits the meeting hall in Adelaide on 26th of November followed by the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands and South East. Starting time is 6:30 pm. Adults are $25, members, students and seniors cardholder are $20. Tickets can be purchased at humanitix.com.

Adelaide Philharmonia chorus presents Handels Messiah 28 November

Date: 7 pm Saturday 28th November

Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Info: Tickets are $40 for adults and $35 concession. $10 for students under the age of 18. Tickets may be purchased from the website philharmonia.net.

Cumberland Park Orchestra, conducted by Darryl Pope OAM 29 November

Date: Sunday 29th November at 2:30pm

Venue: Church of the Trinity, 318 Goodwood Rd, Cumberland Park

Info: Performing a selection of light classics and seasonal favourites in their Summer Concert, including Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute, Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien, Borodin’s On the Steppes of Central Asia, and more. Tickets are $15, free for children under 12, available from https://events.humanitix.com/cumberland-park-orchestra-summer-concert.

Slava Ukrainian cultural Centre presents Kyivska Perepichka 1 December

Date: 1 December at 6:30 pm

Venue: Domain Theatre Marion cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park

Info: A powerful and provocative one woman performance starring acclaimed Ukrainian actress Irma Vitovska. Set in a. Kyiv apartment building, the story follows a woman navigating fear, memories and absurdities of every day life during the war. Each ticket includes a glass of wine on arrival; and English subtitles are available. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased from trybooking.com.

The Metropolitan Male Choir of South Australia’s Christmas Celebration Concert 12 December

Date: Saturday 12th December at 7:30pm

Venue: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Info: Complete with accompanying orchestral ensemble and superb performances by Youth Scholarship winners, the program offers gorgeous music befitting the Christmas Season. Tickets start at $30 through the Choir website www.mmcsa.org or Trybooking.com, with part proceeds supporting The Smith Family Charity.

Pilgrim Uniting Church Christmas with the Graduate Singers 12 December

Date: Saturday 12th of December at 7:30

Venue: The Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St, Adelaide SA 5000

Info: To close the year and enjoy raise your voice for community carols or relax to hear ancient hymns, contemporary treasures, quiet lullabies, and the pageantry of brass and organ. Adults of $40; seniors card holders and students $35; tickets can be purchased at graduatesingers.com.au.

Saint Peter’s Cathedral Christmas with the Graduate Singers 13 December

Date: Sunday 13th of December at 2:30 pm

Venue: St. Peter’s Cathedral, 27 King William Road, North Adelaide

Info: To close the year and enjoy raise your voice for community carols or relax to hear ancient hymns, contemporary treasures, quiet lullabies, and the pageantry of brass and organ. Adults of $40; seniors card holders and students $35; tickets can be purchased at graduatesingers.com.au.