EVENTS

antarctic midwinter festival

Various venues;
www.antarctic-tasmania.info

20-29 June

For ten days at midwinter, Hobart comes alive with all things Antarctic. Enjoy exhibitions, shows and events celebrating the links between Antarctica and the Island State. Visit the brilliant ‘Islands to Ice’ at TMAG, see stunning photography at Mawson Place and join the Midwinter Solstice Party in Salamanca Square. Meet the scientists at Ice Cold Facts – the Antarctic Science Show or visit the live sled dogs at the Huskies’ Picnic. Most events are free.

MASTERPIECE@IXL GALLERY

IXL Courtyard, 2/19A Hunter Street, Hobart; 6231 3144
www.masterpiece.com.au

20 June

Celebrate the launch of Bob Casey’s book Errol Flynn and the sword of fate at Masterpiece@IXL Gallery in the Henry Jones Courtyard.

TASTINGS AT THE TOP

Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge, Cradle Mountain; 6492 2100
www.cradlemountainlodge.com.au

21-23 June

Tasmania’s premier food and wine festival, ‘Tastings at the Top’ is celebrating its 14th year. A three-day gourmet extravaganza celebrating the very best in Tasmania produce. Accommodation packages also available.

CRAFT & QUILT FAIR

Derwent Entertainment Centre, Brooker Highway, Glenorchy;
www.craftfair.com.au

27-29 June

Be inspired to try scrap booking, beading, crochet, embroidery, paint a decorative artwork for your home, plus many more creative experiences.

FESTIVAL OF VOICES

Various venues, Hobart; 6224 5975
www.festivalofvoices.com.au

3-6 July

Celebration of the vice showcasing passionate individuals, singing groups and choirs.

CHOCOLATE WINTERFEST, LATROBE

Various venues; 6421 4650
www.chocolatewinterfest.com.au

13 July

Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will indulge, inform, astound, amuse but above all celebrate chocolate as you escape from the bleakness of winter. Try some of the many activities, including a Chocolate Cake Competition, Chocolates in Rhyme and Chocolate Mousse Mayhem. Open 10am-4pm.

DEVONPORT JAZZ

Various venues;
www.devonportjazz.com

24-27 July

Traditional, contemporary, swing, latin or be-bop – all that Jazz.

SPORT

AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON

Aurora Stadium, Launceston; tickets at
www.ticketmaster.com.au

9 August

Hawthorn v Brisbane