Coming Events:

Barossa International Sculpture Symposium 2008
1 Sept – 14 October
Menglers Hill, Tanunda
Meet the Sculptors and observe their work.
For further information phone 0428 322 871

Murdock Cocktails – Liquid Art 2
Saturday 6 September 2008
Murdock’s in house cocktail artists are set to mix things up with an innovative array of liquid art. Sit, sip or swing to the cosmopolitan grooves of the DJ and enjoy lavish morsels. 8pm till late $30 cover includes 3 hours of delicious canapés. For info and bookings phone Murdock Cellar Door 85 632 381.

Jeanette Wormald – Songs of the Inland
Friday September 5th 2008
Barossa Arts & Convention Centre
A show-stopping concert with just a guitar, a swag of stories and bell-clear songs guaranteed to enthrall. For Bookings or further information phone 08 85614299

Australia’s Open Garden Scheme – Perrroomba
Open 6 – 7 Sept 10am to 4.30pm
16 Adams Road, Williamstown
Extensive native plant collection. Wonderful opportunity to learn more about Australian native plants. Tips on establishment and maintenance. For further info Ph: 08 8288 0119

Murray Street Vineyards:
“Go Green at Gomersal and Greenock”
Saturday 6th September from 10am.
Family fun day out while helping the environment we live in! Murray Street Vineyards are looking for volunteers to help plant 1200 native trees in their Gomersal and Greenock vineyards. Holes will be dug for you…all you need to do is plant the seedlings!. Planting will be from10am to 12noon followed by wine tastings and gourmet BBQ until 4.30pm at the cellar door in Greenock.

New Wines Near the Vines
September 5th – 7th
Celebrate the annual release for 2006 vintage reds all medal winners at the 2008 Decanter wine awards! Relax and enjoy a regional platter or cheese plate and be guided through some of the most striking wines to date from the MSV stable. Book your table now to avoid disappointment.

Please note: The tasting room will be closed for staff training on September 2nd.

RSVP 3rd September for bookings and directions. For further info call Rachael on 85628373 or email rach@murraystreet.com.au www.murraystreet.com.au

Barossa Flautissimo Presents: RECITAL
Geoffrey Collins Flute with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Sunday 7 September 4pm at the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre.
Admission: Gold coin donation.

Whats New:

Tonic Restaurant
Corner of Barossa Valley Way and Herman Thumm Drive, Lyndoch
Reservations: 8524 4268
Discover what’s been happening up at the Hill … that is Lyndoch Hill Retreat, where there’s a great new restaurant open called Tonic.

Kas Martin, Tony Spencely and Mark and Mandy Creed took over Chateau Barossa Rose Garden Motel just over 2 months ago and have been very busy re-branding the property to Lyndoch Hill Retreat, the kitchen has had a complete overhaul with major renovations to the restaurant, including a fabulous new decking. The restaurant has the most magnificent views over the 15 acre garden, and views of the Barossa Ranges. Tonic Restaurant will be open Tuesday to Saturday for Lunch and Dinner and Sundays for long lazy lunches!

Lyndoch Hill Retreat also caters for weddings, special celebrations and conferences. We have a team that is dedicated to making your occasion unique & unforgettable by tailoring it your every need. The 34 rooms of accommodation are also seeing significant changes with upgrades happening constantly, these very spacious rooms have some of the best views of the Barossa looking over garden and vineyards.
For further information please contact Tony on 0432 063 369 or Mandy on 041 222 0553

Viva la Alabaster!
After months of renovations, Viva the Flower Store in Angaston has excitedly opened its doors to present a stunning new interior. A greatly expanded store has enabled owner Avril Hallows to increase the area available not only for the beautiful fresh flowers the store is famous for, but also a larger gift range.

Along with the Viva’s own unique gift selection, local business ‘alabaster [barossa]’, owned by Bridget Laucke, will also be housing their range of soulful products in-store. The ‘alabaster’ range includes organic body creams, hand bags, jewellery, soaps, hats, woollen products, clothes and porcelain and stocks brands such as Bholu, Mud porcelain, Est Australia olive oil products and Oiko’s amazing hand dyed handbags. Local designers works can also be found including silversmith, Kirsty MacKirdy, emerging fashion designer Karina Semmler, jeweller Audrey Harnett and ceramicist Susanna Brown.
Viva the Flower Store is at 67 Murray Street Angaston and is open from 9 – 5 Mon – Friday and 9 – 3pm Saturdays. Phone 8564 3393.
For more information on Alabaster visit www.alabasterstore.com

Marananga Wine Show

Marananga Regional Wine Show
has now incorporated a public tasting held at Seppeltsfield Old Distillery. The night commences at 7pm to 10pm with presentation of trophies and the opportunity to taste over 100 wines from the Western Barossa sub-region. A great night out for lovers of great wine.
Jayne Pfeiffer sales@whistlerwines.com
Whistler Wines
08 8562 4942
Saturday 30th

The Idea of North
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group ‘The Idea of North’ is returning to the Barossa Arts & Convention Centre. Having this year already performed to sell out shows in the USA and Australia they are turning heads across the globe. Catch them as they weave their pure magic with just four voices – the encore you’ll forget that’s all they use. ‘A vocal quartet of wit, charm and breathtaking musical virtuosity’ – The Adelaide Advertiser. ‘A capella is sometimes thought of as being minimalist, but when you can sing and entertain like The Idea of North, a band would just get in the way…’ James Morrison. Show starts at 8pm to 10.30pm.
Barossa Arts and Convention Centre Tel: (08) 8561 4299
email: bacc@faith.sa.edu.au
Saturday 30th

Guitar Heaven presented by Country Arts SA

Guitar Heaven combines the sounds of four dynamic artists in one amazing show. Be entranced by Simon Fox's Celtic themes and unique finger styling, groove along to Desert Child's warm blend of funk, reggae and blues and lose yourself in the fiery and emotive classical style of Milica IIic. While each artist performs individually, they all come together for a final show stopping finale...this truly is Guitar Heaven.
Constructed in 1997 and situated only five minutes from the centre of Tanunda, in the heart of the world famous Barossa Valley, the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre is three complexes in one.
Entry cost
Adult: $40.50
Child: $16.00
(Under 17 years)
Concession: $35.50
Student: $16.00
(Under 17 years)
Family: $97.00
(Two adults and two children)
Event venue:
08 8561 4299 Barossa Arts and Convention Centre, Magnolia Road, Tanunda, SA 5352
Event dates: 27 Aug 2008 Event times: Wed:8pm to 10.30pm

South Australia on Display in New Zealand

Thinking of working and living in the Beautiful Country areas of South Australia?
Regional Migration will be highlighted at the New Zealand Herald Your Career Expo to be held 27 to 28 September 2008. It will be staged at the ASB Showgrounds 217 Greenlane West Epsom, Auckland.

The ASB Showgrounds is centrally located fifteen minutes from Auckland International and Domestic Airports and only minutes from Auckland's Central Business District.

For more information visit
http://www.yourcareerexpo.co.nz/pages/expo-details.php
ww.asbshowgrounds.co.nz/location/find_us.html

About South Australia
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia has been rated as one of the world's top 7 cities in which to live for lifestyle. (Economist Intelligence Unit's Liveability Survey December 2007) This is a place where you can have both a career and a family life. Adelaide is a perfectly sized city of one million people with everything in easy reach of the city centre, the many kilometres of metropolitan beaches, the scenic Adelaide Hills and 400 year-round events. Adelaide has a world-class education system that includes four internationally recognised universities, an extensive vocational training system, a wide range of specialised tertiary institutions and a highly regarded primary and secondary school sector. South Australia is also home to the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, the first foreign university to set up in Australia offering US degrees.

Adelaide is also an easy gateway to the Outback, the dramatic Flinders Ranges, the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island, the River Murray and the world renouned Barossa vineyards that produce some of the world’s great wines. The combination of low living costs, some of Australia's most affordable housing, great amenities and entertainment events enables South Australia to offer an enticing mix of great lifestyle and employment options. For more information on moving to South Australia, please visit Make the move to South Australia

Coming Events

VineCrest Body and Soul Sala festival opening
Friday 8 August 5:30pm until 8pm, wine and food platters will be available Body and Soul howcase a performance piece of original songs and poetry to enhance the exhibition of 2D works created by artists with a disability. The techniques of paper, Mosaics painting and body casting will be used! For more information contact VineCrest Fine Barossa Wine on 85630111 or email: LMorgan@thachi.com.au

Fleece and Fibre Fair - Saturday 9 August 2008
10am – 4pm, Soldiers Memorial Hall, Mt Pleasant
Spinning & weaving demonstrations, woollen crafts, books, sable wool, yarns & fabrics, coloured fleece, sheep and alpacas and wine tasting. For more info ph: 8564 1127

Novotel Barossa Valley Resort - David Franz Lehmann Wine dinner http://www.david-franz.com
Saturday 16 August. A unique event with passionate second generation of winemaker, David Franz Lehmann, who will showcase a selection of wines from the Lehmann family. The dinner will feature premium wine selection and 5-course dinner for $120.00 per person. Join us for an informative evening with David guiding you through each wine and matching food. RSVP by Monday 11 August ph: (08) 8524 0029 or email H3026-re01@accor.com

Gourmet Weekend, 23rd- 24th August
This year we have 24 cellar doors participating, matched to sumptuous food and some of South Australia's best live entertainment. Child friendly events and activities have been organised including face painting, hands-on craft activities and games.Paint it Red this winter and support the Heart Foundation's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which aims to raise awareness and empower women with the knowledge to care for their own heart. Look out for the Heart Foundation 'Go Red for Women' merchandise at participating wineries. For more info please drop into the centre for copies of brochures or visit www.barossa.com
Tickets still available at Turkey Flat Vineyards

Join Peter and Christie Schulz i
n the ‘Butchers Block’ room for a hearty brunch of traditional Barossa Fare. 2008 Turkey Flat Rose, Turkey Flat NV Sparkling Shiraz and NV Pedro Ximénez. Cost: $60 per person. Bookings essential: ph: 85632851 e: jodhithoms@turkeyflat.com.au

Idea of the North – Barossa Arts & Convention Centre
Sat 30 August 2008
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group. Having this year already performed to sell out shows in the USA and Australia they are turning heads across the globe. Catch them as they weave their pure magic with just four voices.
Ph: 85614299 or email: bacc@faith.sa.edu.au

Sala Festival

The 2008 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival

comes to the Barossa from the 1st to 18th August. This two week festival showcases South Australia's visual artists; their talent, diversity and creativity. It is also an opportunity for you as an audience to become involved. The SALA Festival celebrates the unique contribution our artists bring to the community. Join in on the progressive opening on August 2nd beginning at St Hallett Wines, followed by an exciting journey through the Barossa visiting Peripheral Art Space at Kabminye Wines, Turkey Flat Vineyards, Peter Lehmann Wines, Elderton Wines, before ending the day at Murray Street Vineyards.