Field of Light Uluru Until March 2018

Bruce Munro's monumental art installation, Field of Light, is a global phenomenon. Munro and his team will install more than 50,000 stems crowned with frosted-glass spheres that light up when darkness falls at Uluru. Telephone enquiries: 1300 134 044

Astronomer in Residence Program 25 March—18 November

The Australian outback is one of the best places to explore the galaxy of stars in the night sky. The low humidity and minimal light pollution in the red centre allow you to view the stars and planets like you've never seen them before. Learn more about the stars, planets, galaxy, Big Bang theo-ry and cosmos.

Desert Harmony Festival 3—7 August

The Desert Harmony Festival is hosted by Barkly Regional Arts in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory. The Festival is our region's platform for the culturally diverse population to present, engage, participate and access the arts. On Warumungu lands (Tennant Creek) our predominately Indigenous community, travel across the arid landscape to enjoy 5 days of music, dance, art, film, food, theatre, workshops, adventure tours, sports and cultural activities.

For tickets and more information, visit

www.desertharmonyfestival.com

Sarah Brown ‘Here’ 30 June — 20 August Sarah Brown’s paintings are instantly recognizable to those in Central Australia, conjuring memories of a Sunday drive, close and distant horizons, a night spent in a swag in a riverbed. Free exhibition @ Araluen Arts Centre (08) 8951 1122 The Advocate Art Award 28 July — 13 August Open to anyone working in any medium, the Advocate Art Award is an inclusive exhibition bringing the works of established and new artists together at Araluen Arts Centre. Call Araluen Arts Centre on (08) 8951 1122 for more info. Circus Royale 2 – 6 August Roll up to the big top at Blatherskite Park to see animals, clowns and great acrobatic acts including the Globe Of Death, per-formed by the Fernandez siblings. Tickets: Adults from $25, Children from $15 Visit www.circusroyale.com.au or call 0410 669 253 for more information. Harts Range Races 5 – 7 August Located at the Harts Range Racecourse 215km east of Alice, see stock-horse races, rodeo, gymkhana, & novelty sports events. There’s even a jumping castle for the kids! Weekend pass $30, per car camping fee $10. Visit www.hartsrangeraces.org.au for more information. Author event: Denis Cryle on Charles Todd 5 August Denis Cryle discusses his book, Behind the Legend: The Many Worlds of Charles Todd. Denis will be available for questions & book signings from 1pm at Red Kangaroo Books in Todd Mall. Charles Todd is best known for conceiving and supervising the building of the Overland Telegraph Line. Email redkan-ga@bipond.com for more info. The Marriage of Figaro 5 August Mozart’s brilliant opera The Marriage of Figaro follows the ad-ventures of a household over one crazy day. Masters are lusting over their servants, servants are outwitting their masters. Sung in English, performed with a chamber orchestra @ Araluen Arts Centre. Tickets: Adults $65, Concession $62 Call Araluen Arts Centre on (08) 8951 1122 for more information.

Todd Mall Markets 6 & 20 August Todd Mall comes alive on market days! Check out what our local craftspeople and artisans have on offer, have a stroll and something to eat, or just enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. 9am—1pm.

desertSMART Eco Fair 11—13 August A series of events including science and sustainability workshops for kids, ABC outdoor broadcast at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, a Bicycle Film Festival, gardening and nutrition workshops, a bush wok cook-off, and a sustainable living festival at Snow Kenna Park. To see the full program or get more information, visit www.ecofair.org.au Alice Springs Bicycle Film Festival 11 August Get ready for some weird and wonderful short films—the only rule is that they have to have a bike or a cyclist in them! Bring the family along to Olive Pink Botanic Gardens @6.30pm. Cycle to the event and get a free entry in the raffle. Tickets: Adults $10, kids free. Visit www.alicespringsbicyclefilmfestival.com for more information. Run Larapinta Stage Race 11—14 August A 4-day, 4-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail, in the MacDonnell Ranges around Alice Springs. Runners and trail runners worldwide are welcome; from the recreational to the elite. Visit http://rapidascent.com.au/runlarapinta/ for more information. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead 12 August Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig star in Tom Stop-pard’s brilliantly funny situation comedy, captured live from The Old Vic theatre in London and delivered straight to us here at the Alice Springs Cinema. @3pm. Tickets: $25. Contact (08) 8953 2888 for more information. Old Timers Fete 12 August Rummage through bric-a-brac at Alice Springs’ largest fete. The larg-est annual fete in Alice Springs is a fun filled day with entertainment, second hand book stalls, craft stalls loaded with traditional 'fete' treasures, preserves and cakes (as only a mum can make them), food stalls, and oodles of bric-a-brac. 11am — 3pm @ the Old Timers village; all proceeds raise funds for the Old Timers village.

A Walk in the Park: Aranda Walk 13 August Join Parks and Wildlife on a 8 km return walk to Inarlanga Pass through spinifex country with beautiful views of the Ranges. Meet @ the walks shelter at the Ochre Pits. Places are limited and bookings are essential; start times will be available upon booking. Contact susie.armes@nt.gov.au to book. The Redback MTB Stage Race 17—20 August Alice Springs is surrounded by kilometre after kilometre of hand built single track made for mountain bikes by mountain bikers, and this award winning event allows you race the trails with an awesome four day event designed for everyone. Visit http://rapidascent.com.au/theredback/ for more infor-mation. ASTC Night Markets 17 & 31 August Enjoy food, live entertainment and more under the stars at the Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets from 5—9pm at Todd Mall. Desert Festival 18 August—7 September Expect live art in public spaces, the best local music, highlights from the Japanese Film Festival, stand-up comedy, percussive dance, a wearable arts retrospective, workshops for young and old. Visit www.desfest.com.au for more information. Henley on Todd Regatta 19 August The world’s only waterless regatta! Racers carry bottomless boats and run along the dry Todd River. Participation is encour-aged, so whether you’re in the audience or on the river-bed, have fun at this crazy event! Entry fees apply; see www.henleyontodd.com.au for details. Sydney Dance Company’s Frame of Mind 23 August Sydney Dance Company’s Frame of Mind is a wildly powerful double bill featuring the smash hit Wildebeest by Australia’s own Gabrielle Nankivell and the multi award-winning Frame of Mind from Rafael Bonachela. 8pm @ Araluen Arts Centre. Tickets: Adult $59, Concession $55. Special Screening: The Lion King 26—27 August The 1994 Disney movie classic is back on the big screen! Life's greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life. $10 Tickets @ Alice Springs Cinema, 12.30pm.