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 17th Solar Art Prize: Caring for Our Planet 22 March to 19 April
- Date: Sunday 22nd March to 19 April, open Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 3:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm, closed public holidays, including Easter.
- Venue: level one, institute building, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, city
- Info: An exhibition based on environmental concerns, with finalists showcasing a range of artworks, paintings, sculpture, photographs, textiles relating to Caring for Our Planet. The official opening is on Sunday 22nd March, by Professor Rob Morrison OAM. Portrait demonstrations on 28th March and 19th April.
Austral Harmony Light of Angels J.S. Bach – Trios in Bb and G, 18 April
- Date: Saturday 18th April at 1pm
- Venue: North Adelaide Baroque Hall, 104 Tynte St. North Adelaide
- Info: Celebrating 300 years of Johann Sebastian Bach with TRIO settings from Bach’s Leipzig Cantatas of 1726 full of lyrical emotion in their depiction of celestial imagery. Featuring Elinor Warwick: baroque violin, Jane Downer: baroque oboes, and Thomas Marlin: baroque ‘cello. Tickets can be purchased on trybooking.com. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1510601
The Capri Cinema “Purple Rain” 18 April
- Date: 18 April at 7 pm
- Venue: Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
- Info: In 1984, Prince didn’t just release an album – he unleashed a phenomenon. Purple Rain became a cultural lightning bolt, blending music, drama and autobiography into one of the most iconic rock films ever made. Tickets are $20 and you can book via the Capri website: capri..org.au.
The Metropolitan Male Choir of South Australia Celebration of Love 19 April
- Date: Sunday 19th April at 2pm
- Venue: Burnside Ball Room, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore
- Info: A Cabaret style event with music that kindles loves' emotions. Music made popular by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Sting, from musicals, and balanced by Brahms classics. Two of their scholarship winners complement the program and the choir is supported by a music ensemble. Tickets are $35 available at www.trybooking.com/DISOB.
Flinders St. Baptist Church, free music recitals each Tuesday 21 April
- Date: Tuesday 21st April between 1 and 2 pm
- Venue: Flinders Street Baptist Church, 65 Flinders Street, Adelaide
- Info: Debra Andreacchio Will present a group of her young piano students. We can always count on a delightful and high-quality concert. For more information you can visit fsbc.asn.au.
UKARIA Cultural Centre David Elton and Friends 26 April
- Date: Sunday 26th April at 2:30pm
- Venue: Ukaria Cultural Centre, 119 Williams Road, Mount Barker Summit
- Info: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet, virtuosic soloist and esteemed chamber musician, highlights the range and versatility of his instrument, alongside three renowned musicians in their own right: SSO Concertmaster Andrew Haveron, SSO Associate Principal Cello Simon Cobcroft and concert pianist and composer Stefan Cassomenos. Tickets are $80, $75 students, available at https://www.ukaria.com/events/david-elton-and-friends
Flinders St. Baptist Church, free music recitals each Tuesday 28 April
- Date: Tuesday 28th April between 1 and 2 pm
- Venue: Flinders Street Baptist Church, 65 Flinders Street, Adelaide
- Info: Leabrook strings will return to perform. As longtime supporters of the concert series, they consistently deliver enjoyable and varied programs.. For more information you can visit fsbc.asn.au.
Keith Conlon (Mr South Australia) and Steve Davis (Mr Adelaide Show) present History Hit Parade 11 & 17 May
- Date: Monday 11th of May at 11 am, and Sunday 17th of May at 4 pm. Two 90 minute performances only
- Venue: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett St, Adelaide
- Info: 10 original songs explore stories from John Martin’s to Don Dunstan, Spring Gully to the West End chimney, and even paddle steamer life. Keith and Steve unpack each one, then screen it as a caption music video. Tickets are $19.50, or $15 concession, at: stevedavis.com.au.
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