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.
Click here to read the Project Joy and Hope Thank You letter.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Australia day menu
Aussie style amuse
Oysters Kilpatrick with black pepper bacon
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Carrot and orange soup with toasted cumin oil
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Crispy braised pork belly with lemongrass and chili
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Baked red snapper with roasted beets, shaved fennel and a pepper berry sauce vierge
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Rump of lamb with coriander yogurt and roasted eggplant.
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Licorice sherbet
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Flourless orange cake with spiced crème fraiche
$65 per person, does not include tax, gratuity or wine
Space is limited, to purchase tickets please call 713.522.0995
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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
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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 • Register online
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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 or by clicking here.
These events are proudly sponsored
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