This week.....

Jo Edward-Cole ‘Australia Seen’
19 March to 26 April 09
Peter Franz Gallery
A stunning collection of watercolour landscapes inspired by the diverse Australian countryside. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.19 Barossa Valley Highway, Lyndoch

Siltentium Breakfast disgorge at Moorooroo Park Vineyards
10th April thru 20th April 2009
Starts @ 9am daily in the restored 1847 Siltentium Cellar on the Hill – part of the original Moorooroo Park Vineyards Winery
Guests arrive to the carpark at Jacobs Creek Retreat and get a tasting of the Silentium Sparkling Shiraz, then meander through the David Austin Ceremony Garden and along manicured lawns alongside the creek for a breakfast buffet with warm crusty bread, croissants, local pastries, bircher muesli, roasted roma’s and mushroom’s, cereal and home made preserves and fresh fruit juice. Cost $25.00pp. Bookings Essential Phone 85631123
Jacobs Creek Retreat – Est 1847 Barossa Valley, Nitschke Road, (off krondorf rd) Krondorf, 5 minutes from Tanunda.

BAROSSA VINTAGE FESTIVAL
11 to 18 April 2009
There is a jam packed program of events with too many to list! To get copies of the full event program drop into the Visitor Information Centre or go to http://www.barossavintagefestival.com.au/

3 of Barossa’s Small Winemakers Tasting and Sales
11 to 18 April
In the Garden next to the Barossa Visitor Centre, Tanunda
Come and meet the winemakers of 3 of the Barossa’s finest Small winemakers who have joined together to give you the opportunity to purchase and try their wines ordinarily sent to export. Wines available by the glass or bottle, cheese platters, Barossa Olive Oil with Dukkah and crusty bread available.

Exhibition Opening @ Salon Rouge Gallery
Saturday 11th April, 2009
19 Carrington Street, Kapunda.
Sydney artist Sophie Gralton and South Australian painter Jacqueline Coates bring their artwork together for a sumptuous exhibition of recent work at the new Salon Rouge Gallery. The Exhibition will be formally opened by ABC TV Gardening Presenter Sophie Thomson. Drinks from 3pm.All welcome,
Sponsored by God’s Hill Wines. Easter egg hunt for the children. Artist Floor Talk by the artists and delicious afternoon tea $10p.p. from 2pm Sunday 12th April bookings essential. Groups welcome. Enquiries Jacqueline Coates. M. 0412 587 438
Exhibition dates: Saturday April 11 to Sunday June 28, 2009
Gallery hours Wed. – Sunday 11am -5pm. www.salonrougegallery.com

Rosetta Santucci & Samantha Bell Exhibition @ Turkey Flat Vineyards
11th April - 3rd May
View the latest works by artists Rosetta Santucci & Samantha Bell …both back by popular request. With Santucci there is a pleasure principal at work “The viewer is invited to explore the carpet-like designs as if gazing down at landscapes composed of vineyards, paddocks, roads, creeks and trees.” Samantha Bells Sculptures are inspired by nature's own beauty along with her love of repetition and patterning of shapes. Themes include marine sea life and Australian landscape with a dash of whimsical abstraction. Ph: (08) 8563 2851 or visit http://www.turkeyflat.com.au/


Music with Mustard, Munchies and Methuselah @ Bethany Wines
Tuesday 14 April 2009, 4pm till dusk
Chillout to the cool tunes of Colonel Mustard whist enjoying fantastic twilight views and a glass from one of Bethany’s rare 6-litre bottles. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax. Cost $10/person. Booking appreciated 8563 2086

Story Telling @ Bethany Church Complex
Wednesday 15 April, 7.30pm – 9pm
Bethany Road, Bethany
Listen to stories of bygone days while enjoying a schlock and schnitter around the fire in the Bethany Historic Village setting. Bookings Essential. Ph: Judy on 8563 3438 or mob 0422 742 984

Wines and Vines of Williamstown Dinner
Williamstown Memorial Hall
Saturday 18th April, 6.45pm for 7pm start.
3 course meal and wines provided. Door prize – half a dozen of Williamstown wines. Presentations by Domain Day, Linfield Road, Te-Aro Estate and Winter Creek Wines. $45 pp (100 tickets only) Bookings Essential Ph: 8524 6481

Barossa Vintage Festival Petanque Tournament
Chateau Dorrien, Cnr Barossa Valley Way & Seppeltsfield Road
Saturday 18 April 9.30am
Register in teams of 3 by 9.30am, $5 per player. Play starts at 9.45am. Lunch break and time to watch Festival Parade. Ph: 8562 2850 For further info

Opera on the Creek @ Moorooroo Park Vineyards
Saturday 18th April 2009 Dinner 6pm sharp, Concert from 8pm, Gates open at 5pm
Jacobs Creek Retreat and Moorooroo Park Vineyards will be playing host to the charming Grace Bawden, described as Australia‘s answer to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. With a voice that lingers in the memory and touches the hearts of her audience, you will be swept away by this 16 year olds elegance and unequalled talent. Performing under the twilight of the country night sky, and amidst the towering Red gums along Jacobs Creek, this will be a night filled with elegance and beauty.
A limited number of tickets will be available for an exclusive Formal 3 course dining experience before the concert, served under candle light on the banks of Jacobs Creek. Tickets: $55 concert Only. $120 concert and dinner package. Ph: P 08 8563 1123 Email: jacobs-creek@bigpond.com

FRIDAY NIGHT Barossa Farmers Market
Friday 24th April, 5pm to 8pm
No Saturday Market on Anzac Day. Ph: 0402 026 882 for more info

Gibsons Sunday Funday
Sunday 26th April 12 - 5.
Acoustic funky soul music by Zkye, Gibson wines, soup & BBQ sausages.
Gibson Wines, Ph: 61 885 623193

Argentine asado lunch @ Villa Tinto
Sunday April the 26th from 1 till 3pm
Atmosphere-casual, outdoors, with barrel tables & bar stools, plus our Labrador Mia. Drinks- our great reds available by the glass or bottle plus sangria. Cost- $45- per person (includes souvenir glass, nibbles & tastings, Argentine BBQ, followed by coffee & cake at Barossa Vines). Prepaid bookings are essential, places are limited. Ph – 85633044 http://www.villatinto.com.au/