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IAF FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2026 EVERYONE WELCOME

The IAF is run entirely by volunteers and all money raised goes to supporting emerging artists in South Australia If you would like to support the arts in South Australia, please join us. Event listings below in date order All proceeds go to supporting emerging artists in South Australia! The Independent Arts Foundation thanks ticket buyers in advance for paying the ticket fee and purchasing fees

12TH NOVEMBER FILM KLARA AND THE SUN

The Independent Arts Foundation invites you and your friends to join us on Thursday, 12th November 6.30pm for 7pm for a screening of Klara and the Sun at Wallis Mitcham About the movie: Based on the bestselling novel from Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro and written and directed by Academy-Award winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Klara and the Sun introduces audiences to Klara (Jenna Ortega), an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home. When Klara meets Josie (Mia Tharia), each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother (Amy Adams) and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world. If you have time - read the book beforehand - it's a good read! Bookings via Trybooking Tickets: Members: $20 Non Members $22 Please note: The film will be shown in Cinema 7 and will be only for IAF Attendees so you can sit where you like. Enjoy a 15% discount on drinks at Hugh's Lounge and Bar at Wallis Mitcham before the movie** All funds raised from this event go towards the IAF's grant awards to emerging artists in South Australia. www.iafoundation.org.au/grants. Hope you can join us at the movies! Mary Odlum & Carol Maelzer IAF Film Convenors
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23RD NOVEMBER LITERARY CHRISTMAS DINNER | SCOTT HICKS, SHINE

Please join us for the Christmas Literary Dinner for 2026, kindly sponsored by Wakefield Press, on Monday, 23rd November 2026, 6.30pm at The Maid and Magpie Hotel, 1 Magill Road, Stepney starting at 6.30pm. Our final guest speaker for 2026 is director Scott Hicks. Shine took the world by storm, but few know the story behind the story; the determined director who refused to give up, the making of an unforgettable Australian film that might never have been seen. His latest book Shine: Persistence of Vision tells the story of the ten-year saga to make the Oscar-winning masterpiece. Shine_cover.jpg Please see attached flyer for more details on the speaker and the event. TICKETS: $40 IAF Members $45 Non IAF Members Bookings by 19th November 2026 via Trybooking Please contact Cheryl on 0407 774 547 if you have any queries or need to make any changes to your booking.
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31ST JANUARY 2027 HEARTS OF GOLD: THE NEIL YOUNG & BOB DYLAN STORY WITH HARRY & NED BAULDSTONE

Come along and join the Independent Arts Foundation at its first fundraising event for 2027 for a relaxing and enjoyable Sunday afternoon with Adelaide brothers and talented musicians, Harry and Ned Baulderstone, with their show Hearts of Gold: The Neil Young & Bob Dylan Story. Two of the greatest songwriters of all time, and a catalogue of songs Harry & Ned have both grown up loving - from the quiet acoustic stuff through to some of the biggest songs they ever wrote. Harry and Ned will be digging into the music of Neil Young and Bob Dylan sharing some of the stories behind the songs and putting their own spin on a few favourites along the way. A pretty special show for the two of them to play together and they would love to see some familiar faces there! All proceeds support the Independent Arts Foundation helping South Australia’s next generation of artists. Sunday 31st January 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Living Choice Auditorium 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton SA 5063 Arrive from 2.30pm for 3pm start. Tickets: $40 IAF members | $45 non-members. Bookings via Trybooking Nature's Providore at Living Choice will be open both prior to and after the event should you wish to purchase a drink or have lunch beforehand or dinner afterwards! All options! Book now so you don't miss out on what will be a wonderful afternoon! Why not buy tickets as a Christmas present for a friend. If you came to Feelin' Groovy earlier this year - you know it will be amazing!