Join us in recreating the first Darwin AIDS Candlelight Vigil Memorial which occurred on Monday May 30th 1988.
Gather at RAINTREE PARK at 5:30PM to be welcomed by historian Dr. Dino Hodge in the original site of this landmark Vigil near the first NTAC office.
With candles & underscored by live music the walk will be followed by refreshments in CIVIC PARK with formalities & entertainment commemorating those we have lost to HIV/AIDS. The event will then celebrate the launch of NTAHC’s 30 year history project publication -‘You’re Not Alone’ by our Patron the Honourable Sally Thomas AC with a corresponding digital timeline mapping out the AIDS Councils’ history in Darwin and Alice Springs.
Entertainment includes the irrepressible Diva, Vogue Magazine as well as the heartfelt vocals of ‘Superstar lead’ Shalom Kaa & recent Seabreeze Festival sensation Adam Scriven… LIVE!
Toast a glass of champagne to those past and present, enjoy a selection of delicious canapes by award winning Karen Sheldon Catering & be inspired by NTAHCs’ passionate history.
The Facebook event link
Pictures from NTAHC’s history
Join us in remembering the first Vigil in Alice Springs which occurrred on May 28th 1988.
Community Gathering at Alice Springs Town Council Lawns at 5:30PM.
The walk will be followed by a candle-lit event – at YUBU NAPA Art Gallery (65 Hartley street) commemorating those we have lost to HIV/AIDS, and then celebrating the launch of NTAHC’s history project publication -‘You’re Not Alone… 30 years of AIDS Councils in the Northern Territory’ and corresponding digital timeline mapping out 30 years of AIDS Council history in Darwin and Alice Springs.
Drink a toast to those past and present, with a selection of delicious canapes.
The Facebook event link
This is the fifteenth newsletter from OUT NT.
Hello.
As the weather cools down, the NT will heat up with election fever and queer activities galore – enjoy the start of the dry season and get in contact if you want to be part of electioneering or any other queer season activities.
Keeping it short and sweet as there is a lot down below :) the end of the newsletter is always “Cake to Share” so if you don’t see that, expand the email.