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an Alice institution. Musician Andrew Langford also runs free didge lessons (10.30am
and 2.30pm Monday to Friday).
Alice Springs Cinema
CINEMA
( 08-8952 4999; Todd Mall; adult/child $17/13, Tue all tickets $12)
The place to go for latest-
release Hollywood blockbusters.
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Shopping
Alice is the centre for Aboriginal arts from all over central Australia. The places owned
and run by community art centres ensure that a better slice of the proceeds goes to the
artist and artist's community. Look for the black over red Indigenous Art Code
(
www.indigenousartcode.org
) displayed by dealers dedicated to fair and transparent deal-
ings with artists.
Aboriginal Art World
INDIGENOUS ART
( 08-8952 7788;
www.aboriginalartworld.com.au
; 89 Todd Mall)
Specialises in art from about
70 artists living in South Australia and NT central deserts, particularly Pitjantjatjara
lands. Most art pieces are sold with a DVD showing the artwork being created.
Central Australian
Aboriginal Media Association
MUSIC STORE
(CAAMA; 08-8951 9711;
www.caama.com.au
;
101 Todd St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Here at the
CAAMA studio, which has its own radio network (8KIN FM), you will find most of the
CDs recorded by central Australia's Aboriginal musicians.
Desert Dwellers
OUTDOOR GEAR
( 08-8953 2240;
www.desertdwellers.com.au
; 38 Elder St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat)
For camping and hiking gear, head to this shop, which has just about everything you
need to equip yourself for an outback jaunt − maps, swags, tents, portable fridges, stoves
and more.
Mbantua Gallery
INDIGENOUS ART
