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Pelican Productions Music Theatre Camp – ‘Twenty’ ‘Twenty’ is a spectacular celebration of past and present talent, featuring Adelaide’s finest young musical theatre stars. Review by Jo Parkinson Pelican Productions has reached a milestone, celebrating 20 years of Music Theatre Camp and Spotlight. Their latest show ‘Twenty’ is a worthy testament to their amazing achievements in providing a platform for Adelaide’s up and coming musical theatre stars. The Show Directed by Jen Frith and Kylie Green, ‘Twenty’ is divided into two entertaining acts featuring medleys from several popular musicals. Opening with a sensational rendition of ‘Hello’ from ‘The Book of…

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As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on the topics, ideas and insights that resonated with you the most this year – the ones that kept you coming back for more. Whether they inspired, informed or simply brought a smile to your face, these were the standout blog posts of the year – the ones you just couldn’t get enough of! 5. Building Confidence: A Balanced Approach to Effective Language Correction for Multilingual Kids 4. Ditch the Guilt and Share the Gift. The Power of Passing Your Native Language to Your Child. 3. Looking Back,…

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Adelaide Zoo has announced that Giant Pandas, Yi Lan and Xing Qiu, will make their public debut on Tuesday 21 January 2025, so families can visit before the end of the Summer school holidays! From 12:15pm, after an official Welcome Ceremony, Adelaide Zoo would love to see panda-fans, wildlife-lovers and conservation champions visit the Bamboo Forest to welcome Adelaide’s newest black-and-white duo. At this stage, the Giant Pandas are still under quarantine conditions and may not have access to their outdoor habitat, but can be seen enjoying their climate-controlled day room. Adelaide Zoo is currently working through the final stages…

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The Magic of Choice: Freedom Without CompromiseGift cards offer the kind of freedom that cash often can’t. Why? Because they come with a purpose. A gift card to a favorite store or restaurant provides the recipient—or yourself—with the ability to indulge in something specific without the guilt of overspending or the pressure of saving.When you buy discounted gift cards, you’re handing over the luxury of choice. Want to try that new restaurant in town? There’s a gift card for that. Planning to upgrade your wardrobe? A retail gift card makes it effortless. This flexibility ensures that the value of the…

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Discover the Evolution Revolution for Kids and Families at the Adelaide Fringe. Premiering at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe, Evolution Revolution is an interactive games show all about evolution using the audience themselves as raw materials! Find out how closely related your family is to the great apes. Join a team and test your knowledge of weird and wonderful animals and win stickers, prizes and, of course, glory! Written and hosted by comedian and scientist Kate Smurthwaite, who has made over 2000 TV and radio appearances including ABC and the BBC and written for Have I Got News For You? and…

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There are hundreds of varieties of Italian cheese which originate from all over Italy. But the most popular around the world are those we grate onto pizzas, stir into pasta sauces or sprinkle over spaghetti.It can be daunting to know what to do with cheeses such as Gorgonzola, Mascarpone, and Ricotta. Here is a rundown of five of the most popular Italian cheeses and how they are most commonly used in recipes.Mascarpone is a Sweet Italian Soft CheeseThis silky, white soft cheese is used in both sweet and savoury recipes. According to the website I Love Cheese, it originates from…

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Book Review of Just Between Us – Mother and Son: A No-Stress, No-Rules JournalThe Children’s Book Review Written by Meredith & Jules Jacobs Ages: 6+ | 144 Pages Publisher: Chronicle Books (2020) | ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-8236-0 What to Expect: Mother/son bonding, relationships, emotional intelligence, family journey Written by a real mother-and-son team and filled with their advice and words of wisdom, this journal is designed to take mothers and sons on a shared journey of discovery. If you were a car, what would your features be? What do you spend most of the day thinking about? What are your mom’s favorite activities—and…

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The Greatest Magic Show After a year hiatus, this sell-out sensation is set to return with more whimsical wonders than ever before! Having garnered international acclaim performing at the biggest arts festivals across the globe, stars Sam, Justin and the enchanting Ringmaster are returning to Adelaide with brand-new illusions direct from a Las Vegas stage! Joining them will be the enchanting Ringmaster, who after searching far & wide, has finally found The Greatest Magic Show – and will do everything he can to keep it on track! FREE MAGIC WAND on entry! Performances: Venue: The Virago, Gluttony |  Rated G…

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FoodEat breakfast at home, a good lunch out and avoid swanky diners. Most restaurants charge less during lunch time and serve many delectable dishes. Eat light for dinner, besides it is a good idea to eat lighter before bed so you can get a good night’s sleep. Avoid junk food traps at tourist spots, they are usually delicious but overpriced. Drink plenty of water while traveling, becoming dehydrated is the last thing you want during travel. One fun idea is to have a picnic with sandwiches or whatever you like from a grocery store (which is cheaper than restaurants). LodgingChoose your…

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