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| Chocolate Winterfest |
Tasmania is rolling out a calendar of food, wine and musical events to warm the soul over the cooler months. Premium epicurean events including Tastings at the Top and Savour Tasmania are set to lure discerning gourmands to the island, while the popular Chocolate Winterfest is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. The Red Wine Weekend and Dark Side of the Brew Festival will delight wine and beer enthusiasts with hand-crafted and award-winning tipples, while the Festival of Voices and Devonport Jazz Festival will charm music and arts lovers alike.
For a full and up-to-date listing of Tasmanian events and information on travelling to Tasmania, visit the Discover Tasmania website www.discovertasmania.com.au
SAVOUR TASMANIA - 23 MAY TO 2 JUNE
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| Savour Tasmania |
Savour Tasmania is set to ignite the imagination once again with amazing displays of culinary creativity over two weeks in May in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. This year, the festival will host 'A Feast of Chefs' (Hobart, 26 May); a food fiesta celebrating Tasmanian produce and the culinary prowess of over 64 Australian and international chefs. Canapés on arrival, a Catalan inspired entrée by Frank Camorra, freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters, mouthwatering Tasmanian cheeses, 16 different global cuisines to sample, and local wines and beer from 30 winemakers and micro-brewers are just some of the event highlights. Tickets for the event are $95 and include a welcome drink and food.
Savour Tasmania will also be hosting dinners by Ash Mair at the award-winning Stillwater restaurant in Launceston (1 June), and Bay Views restaurant in Burnie (8 and 9 June). Originally from Launceston, Mair is currently based in the UK, and is known for his modern food inspired by traditional methods and Spanish and Japanese flavours and techniques. A recent winner of UK MasterChef: The Professionals 2011, Mair will also be hosting a Masterclass demonstration at the Launceston Harvest Market on Saturday 2 June. Tickets for the dinner at Stillwater are $150, and$160 for the dinners in Burnie.
When: Hobart - Wednesday 23 May to Sunday 27 May; Launceston - Wednesday 30 May; and Burnie - Saturday 2 June, 2012.
Where: Various locations in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie
How: Tickets go on sale on April 2, 2012 and can be purchased through Savour Tasmania's website http://www.savourtasmania.com.au/. For further information visit the website or contact 1800 440 026.
RED WINE WEEKEND - 26 TO 27 MAY 2012
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| Red Wine Weekend |
This warming winter event brings together over 70 of Tasmania's best winemakers in Hobart's newly renovated Princes Wharf 1 venue - set right on Hobart's picturesque waterfront. A new partner of Savour Tasmania, the Red Wine Weekend is a place where guests can meet and mingle with vignerons and winemakers, taste the state's outstanding Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Sparkling Reds and Rosés, and partake in Masterclasses.
What: Meet-the-maker and tastings of 70 of Tasmania's leading red wine makers
When: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May
Where: Princess Wharf 1, Hobart
How: For more information and for tickets visit the Red Wine Weekend website at www.winesouth.com.au/RedWineWeekend.html or contact Gill Christian on 0407 224 543.
TASTINGS AT THE TOP - 23 to 25 JUNE 2012
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| Cradle Mountain |
This cosy winter epicurean extravaganza takes place at Cradle Mountain Lodge, in Tasmania's spectacular Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. Here, food-lovers congregate for a three-day festival - rated amongst the country's best food and wine experiences, featuring degustation dinners, cooking demonstrations, fresh produce markets and wine and cheese tastings. The event will be jointly hosted by Peter Bourne ("The Wine Man") and Nick Haddow, owner and artisan cheese maker at Bruny Island Cheese Co., who both share an intimate knowledge of Tasmanian produce. The Tastings at the Top package includes three nights' accommodation at Cradle Mountain Lodge; a hearty full lodge breakfast each morning; selected lunches; dinners; matched wines; entry to all Tastings at the Top events; and sampling of a wide variety of local gourmet produce at the Marketplace.
What: A three-day gourmet food tasting festival at Cradle Mountain
When: Saturday 23 June to Monday 25 June, 2012
Where: Cradle Mountain Lodge, Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
How: For Tastings at the Top tickets, accommodation packages or further information visit the Cradle Mountain Lodge website http://www.cradlemountainlodge.com.au/ or contact 1300 806 192.
THEATRE OF THE WORLD EXHIBITION AT MONA - 23 JUNE 2012 TO 8 APRIL 2013
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| Theatre of the World |
MONA's latest exhibition, entitled Theatre of the World, brings together over 300 works, many never seen before, from MONA and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). Curated by Jean-Hubert Martin with Tijs Visser, Oliver Varenne, Nicole Durling and the MONA and TMAG teams, Theatre of the World brings together an array of beautiful and intriguing works and objects of curiosity, with the highlight being 80 barkcloths from across the Southern Pacific.
What: A new exhibition bringing together over 300 pieces of art from MONA and TMAG, many never seen before
When: Sunday 23 June 2012 to Monday 8 April 2013
Where: MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale
How: Entry to the exhibition is included in the entry fee to MONA. $20 for Adults (non-Tasmanians), $15 Concession, under 18's free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at mona.net.au. For more information visit http://www.mona.net.au/ or call 03 6277 9900.
FESTIVAL OF VOICES - 6 TO 15 JULY 2012
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| Festival of Voices |
Festival of Voices is Tasmania's premier winter festival, celebrating the vocalist and the power of song. Now in its 8th year, the Festival stages events for more than 10,000 singers and audience members, and showcases an increasingly wide range of interpretation of the voice, including choir and ensemble singing, spoken word, cabaret, debate, poetry, storytelling and hip-hop. Due to its rising popularity, the 2012 Festival will now be held over ten days and will include a range of innovative new events along with old favourites such as FireSong, the ever-popular bonfire and big-sing which for the first time will open the Festival.
What: A ten day festival celebrating the vocalist and the power of song
When: Friday 6 July to Sunday 15 July 2012
Where: The Festival of Voices is held in various locations around Hobart
How: Festival of Voices has a number of free and ticketed concerts. Tickets can be purchased through the website. For more information on the Festival of Voices visit http://www.festivalofvoices.com/ or contact 03 6224 5975.
CHOCOLATE WINTERFEST - 8 JULY 2012
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| Chocolate Winterfest |
Chocoholics everywhere unite for this wickedly delicious event! The Chocolate Winterfest is devoted to all things chocolate, and the quirky festival is sure to treat, inform, astound and amuse visitors. All ages can enjoy this day of indulgence and participate in eating, sculpting, decorating, drinking and even face painting with chocolate!
What: A chocolate-inspired festival with tastings, cooking classes and fun activities
When: Sunday 8 July, 2012
Where: Latrobe, Tasmania (an easy 10 minute drive from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal in East Devonport)
How: Chocolate Winterfest is a free event. For more information visit http://www.chocolatewinterfest.com.au/ or contact 03 6426 2121.
DARK SIDE OF THE BREW - 8 JULY 2012
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| The Dark Side of the Brew |
The Dark Side of the Brew is part of the delicious Latrobe Chocolate Winterfest event, and is returning after a warm reception at its debut in 2011. The event celebrates the best of Tasmania's microbreweries, who have joined together to offer tastings of their best dark beers, whiskies and ciders. This year, visitors can take part in chocolate matching sessions and beer education workshops, and meet the dedicated makers behind the mouth-watering, locally-brewed beverages. The Dark Side of the Brew is the first event of its kind in Australia, and is set to attract devoted dark brew fans from around the nation.
What: A beer, whisky and cider tasting experience as part of the popular Chocolate Winterfest event
When: Sunday 8 July 2012
Where: Latrobe, Tasmania (an easy 10 minute drive from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal in East Devonport)
How: This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. For more information on Dark Side of the Brew, contact 03 6496 1139 or email Willie from Seven Sheds Brewery on willie@sevensheds.com.
DEVONPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL - 26 to 29 JULY 2012
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| Devonport Jazz Festival |
Avid fans of traditional, contemporary, swing, Latin or be-bop jazz will be in their element at the annual Devonport Jazz Festival this winter. The event promises four exciting days' of marvellous music, with leading interstate and local jazz musicians set to entertain listeners during this spectacular celebration of all things jazz. What: A celebration of every aspect of jazz, food, dance and film
When: Thursday 26 July to Sunday 29 July, 2012
Where: Various locations throughout Devonport
How: For a full program of events visit the Devonport Jazz Festival website closer to the date at http://www.devonportjazz.com/ or contact 03 6424 0511.
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