Thursday, September 9th, 2010
| JANUARY 2009 G'Day USA Australia WEEK Growing from its inception in 2004 and celebrating its fifth year of success, Australia Week is now arguably the largest foreign country promotion held annually in the United States showcasing all things Australian from trade and investment, food and wine, film, arts, fashion, lifestyle, to indigenous culture and tourism. Houston is the third-coast showcase city and volunteer opportunities are available. Please contact the AACC office to sign up - 713-527-9688. Houston's Project Joy and Hope, a non-profit organization committed to physical and psychological care for children with life-limiting illnesses, was the Australia Week focus charity in 2009. |
| Grounded - Contemporary Works by Australian Aboriginal Painters Thursday, January 15 - Friday, February 20, 2009 Williams Tower Gallery 2800 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, Texas 77056 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 22, 6-8pm Contemporary works by Australian Aboriginal Painters For more details visit www.bookerlowegallery.com |
| Traditional Aussie BBQ & Pie Drive January 24, 2009 5 p.m. Booker-Lowe Gallery 4623 Feagan St, Houston, TX 77007 Tickets: $25 AACC Members/$35 Non-Members Aboriginal Art Show, Giveaways, Australian Meat Pie Drive sponsored by About Australia & Gravitas Restaurant - selling by the 1/2 dozen Lamingtons & Vanilla Slices For more details regarding ordering and delivery, please call the AACC office. |
| TRACKS Saturday, 24 January - 30 March, 2009 New Works by Leading and Emerging Artists of Yuendumu Booker-Lowe Gallery 4623 Feagan Street Houston, TX 77007 Wednesday, 28 January 2009 Opening Reception: 5:30 - 7:30 pm "Tracks" will feature paintings from the Warlukurlangu Arts Centre at Yuendumu, located on the old Tanami Desert Track. The exhibition includes major new works by Paddy Japaljarri Sims, Shorty Jangala Robertson, and Judy Napangardi Watson, as well as paintings by emerging artists. Also, Cecilia Alfonso, director of the art centre, and an artist are scheduled to attend the opening and conduct gallery talks the week of 26 January. For more details visit www.bookerlowegallery.com. |
| WALKABOUT AUSTRALIA Wednesday, 28 January, 2009 6 pm to 8 pm Petroleum Club of Houston 800 Bell Street, 43rd Floor, Houston TX 77002 Featuring fine Australian Wine and Australian Cuisine designed by Guest Chef Jason Gould. Hosted by the Hosted by the Let's Travel Together and Down Under Answers Tariff: $35.00 inclusive per person. For reservations call: 713.682.2209 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association - A Midsummer Night's Dream January 23, 25, 31, Feb 4, 6, 2009 Opening Night Friday, January 23 The king and queen of the fairies are feuding, two mortal couples break up and make up, thanks (or no thanks!) to the juice of a magic flower. And the Duke of Athens is getting ready to wed the Queen of the Amazons-there's a whole lot going on in the forest just outside Athens! Past recipient of the 2008 Australia Star award, Patrick Summers conducts. The creative team is Australians Neil Armfield (Director), Damien Cooper (lighting designer) and Dale Ferguson (set and costume designer). Tickets will be available to AACC members at a promotional rate. For more details visit www.houstongrandopera.com, promotion code GDAYUSA |
| Australia Day Dinner January 26, 2009 7 p.m. Gravitas Restaurant 807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019 Enjoy an evening of Australian Food and Wine by Award Winning chef Jason Gould $65 per person, does not include tax, gratuity or wine Space is limited, to purchase tickets please call 713.522.0995 |
| Spec's In Store Promotion - Australian Food and Wine Thursday January 29 - 3-7pm Friday January 30 - 10am-6pm Saturday January 31 -10am -6pm 2410 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77006 Enjoy a "Taste of Australia" featuring fine wines and epicurean delights from the Land Down Under. Cooking demonstrations by local Australian Chef, Jason Gould of Gravitas Restaurant and a variety of Australian entertainment for all to enjoy. For more details visit www.specsonline.com |
| Energy Conference Planet Earth: We Have A Problem Thursday January 29 - 8am-5:30pm The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 770246 Join industry leaders from Australia and the United States for an important Energy Conference to discuss the single greatest issue facing our planet today. The theme for the Conference is PLANET EARTH: We Have A Problem! Held as part of the national "Australia Week," the G'Day USA energy forum will focus on the cross-Pacific relationship between Australia and the United States. Australian and American companies will come together to discuss exciting breakthroughs in conventional and non-conventional technologies to address global energy challenges. Sponsorships Available · Tickets $199 • |
| January 30, 2009 - Australia Day Black Tie Gala Friday, January 30 7.00pm Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Tickets: From $175 Join us at this spectacular black tie event. The evening will feature an Australian gourmet dinner, the "Australian Star Awards", Australian music and culture and a silent auction with all proceeds benefitting the Texas Charity Project Joy and Hope Australian Walkabout Come ready to bid on American and Australian travel adventures, sporting and celebrity memorabilia at this unique Silent Auction Australian Raffle Win two Return First Class tickets on Qantas airlines, US - Australia with a VIP vacation package to enjoy when you get there. Tickets are available by calling the AACC office (713) 527 9688. |
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