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Free story time reading with children’s author

 

Join children’s author, Jasmin Herro for a special story-time reading to celebrate her new book, Teter Mek and the Stolen Crocodiles and NAIDOC Week 2018.

Teter Mek and the crew of Nimah Sajah are stranded in tropical Darwin as they try to repair their boat. Teter Mek soon befriends local Aboriginal boy Frederick, and together they investigate the mystery of Teter Mek’s family by piecing together clues from her canoe.

But Frederick has troubles of his own.

Just as a batch of crocodile eggs are stolen from a research lab, Frederick’s uncle goes missing. Where has Uncle Niall gone? And what is the significance of the crocodile eggs?

It’s up to Teter Mek and Frederick to find out …

Suitable for children aged 4-10 years old, following the reading Jasmin will hostan art & craft workshop based around the book. For younger children, there will be an array of colouring-in activities relating to the book, while older children will get the opportunity to make their very own crocodile egg!

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Adelaide Festival of Ideas

In the age of the machines, when junk mail has become fake news, and space is but another frontier, some 90 invited thinkers, drinkers and doers will come together at the 2018 Adelaide Festival of Ideas, for a series of mainly free thought-provoking presentations, in-conversations, round tables and special events.

Over three nights and three days, 12-15 July, scientists of all kinds, policy wonks, historians, economists, educationalists, theologians and artists will share with us their wisdom. Who knows ‘Who’s at the Wheel’? Rug up and join us as the winter sun rises on Adelaide’s West End knowledge precinct.  Full program available end of June http://adelaidefestivalofideas.com.au

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Creating Narrative Video Games: The Cinema Rosa and Art Deco Design

In this talk I will discuss the business of video game development, specifically the creation of cinematic and narrative-based games.

The talk will appeal to gamers and game designers alike!

About our game:

— The Cinema Rosa is an immersive PC and Mac exploration game set in an abandoned cinema–

The game explores themes of: loss, romance, nostalgia and regret, aiming to take the player on an emotional journey through the psychological effects of a relationship.

Find out more:

facebook.com/AtreyuGames

twitter.com/AtreyuGames

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Out of the Blue Gala Ball

MYNDSHYFT is proud to present the 2018 Out of the Blue Gala Ball, an event designed to support the amazing work of Beyond Blue while ensuring you enjoy an incredible night of inspiration, fun and entertainment.

The 2018 Out of the Blue Gala Ball will feature live entertainment, amazing merchandise and memorabilia up for auction, and a stunning three course meal with drinks included, while the one and only Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello marshalls the night as MC. All proceeds will go to Beyond Blue to help support the amazing work that they do!!

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