This Week In The Can

Posted on 15 October, 2018

Your essential guide to what’s on in Canberra this week!

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WHAT NOT TO MISS

Handmade Markets

Canberra’s award-winning Handmade Market is turning 10 and there are lots of special surprises in store!

Handmade brings together talented artists, designers & producers from all over Australia to showcase their handmade designs.

The Handmade Market is an indoor event to showcase over 260 Australian creative businesses. All products on sale are Australian made and designed. Shop with the markets to support Australian designers and find something unique, well priced, where you can meet the maker. They have everything from fashion, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, children’s toys and clothing, jewellery and accessories and including a indoor gourmet food & wine pavilion.

To celebrate their birthday, they are giving away a $100 gift Card to spend at Handmade every hour!

The market is held at EPIC, Exhibition Park in Canberra. You can drive to the venue, there is lots of free parking plus a very large disabled area. There is also public transport to the event.

ATMs are located on site.

Entry to the market is FREE but please support the door greeters with a gold coin donation if you can.

Find out more at handmadecanberra.com.au.

Get Remarkably Organised Workshop with Lorraine Murphy

Feeling disorganised? Chaotic? Well you’re in luck, because the University of Canberra and HerCanberra are bringing Lorraine Murphy to the nation’s capital to help you. Lorraine has created a workshop specifically designed to help you get organised, even remarkably organised!

Based on the key principles of her bestselling book Get Remarkably Organised, this three-hour workshop will guide you through a series of exercises to identify the blocks you’re currently experiencing, work through those blocks and design the life that you want to be living.

Tickets include a Get Remarkably Organised Playbook, a signed copy of Get Remarkably Organised, food and drinks.

The Get Remarkably Organised Workshop with Lorraine Murphy will take place on Monday 15 October, from 8am to 11:30am at the Ann Harding Conference Centre, Building 24, University of Canberra. Parking available on site.

Tickets $125 for UC Alumni and $149 for the general public, plus booking fee, and places are strictly limited. More information available via the University of Canberra website.

Oktoberfest Parklands 2018

The Parliamentary Triangle will be transformed into Bavaria on Saturday 20 October when Oktoberfest Parklands returns to Canberra after its huge debut in 2017.

Last year more than 4,000 people dressed in lederhosen and dirndls descended upon the lakeside parklands of Patrick White Lawns, and once again Oktoberfest Parklands will bring the very best in bier, kultur, kostümes and cuisine to this one-day festival!

And much more than just beer and pork knuckles, patrons will blow dein mind with a huge craft beer hall, Oompah bands, DJs and the return of the hugely popular silent disco.

Tickets to Oktoberfest Parklands includes entry, a commemorative Oktoberfest Parklands stein and the first beer is on the house. PROST!

Discounted pre-sale tickets sold out in under 24 hours last year. Sign up to oktoberfestparklands.com.au to access cheaper pre-sale tickets to the most wunderbar day in the Canberra calendar.

Pre-sale tickets will be available Tuesday 14 August at 12 pm, with general admission on sale at 12 pm Thursday 16 August.

Happening Saturday 20 October at Patrick White Lawns, Parkes.

See the website for ticketing information and more details.

PIALLIGO ESTATE CELLAR DOOR SESSIONS

Bring a picnic blanket and settle in for an intimate showcasing of local and interstate musicians at Pialligo Estate for the Cellar Door Sessions.

Wine, beer and nibbles menu available all night.

Happening Friday 19 October 2018 from 6 pm – 9 pm on the Pialligo Estate Lawns, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.

$25 per person, Purchase Tickets here.

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar 

Credit: Kenneth Ransom.

Interested in ancient Greek drama? Love a good stage show? Look no further! Bell Shakespeare is here in Canberra for 8 days in October presenting Julius Caesar. Loved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing – which is dangerous in a world driven by ego and idealism. Those that rise too fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country. For the good of those who wish to be rulers themselves.

Julius Caesar is Shakespeare’s political thriller, a masterpiece of intrigue and treachery. Stand witness to the assassination that leads to a life and death struggle for power in the Republic. Citizens mutiny, Mark Antony schemes, and the fate of Rome hangs in the balance. Experience the tension between aspiration and ambition, the triumphal entrances and brutal exits, as it is all laid on the line for Rome.

Bell Shakespeare’s Associate Director, James Evans, will direct a production that’s seething with rage, leaving audiences breathless at how quickly violence reveals the fragility of democracy.

Happening until 20 October at Canberra Theatre Centre,

Tickets from $78.50 via the Canberra Theatre Centre website.

truSculpt® 3D information evening with Clear Complexions

Tighten and define with truSculpt® 3D, a new advancement in non-invasive body contouring.

truSculpt® 3D is a new advancement in non-invasive body contouring that uses radio frequency technology to target, heat and destroy fat cells, reducing body fat and reshaping problem areas to deliver a more firm and contoured shape.

Clear Complexions is holding an exclusive event for new and existing clients to learn more about this effective treatment that reduces up to 24% body fat with no downtime and minimal discomfort.

Hear from Suzie Hoitink as she explains why she chose truSculpt 3D, view live demonstrations and have access to one night only offers!

Happening Wednesday 17 October from 6-8 pm at Clear Complexions Woden.

Click here for all the details.

Beauty Masterclass with Pinky (Nicole Thompson)

Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports Free Spring Carnival

Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, newly opened in Canberra, is excited to announce its Free Spring Carnival to be held on October 21st, 2018 from 11am-3pm.

To continue celebrating its foundation in Canberra, Vertikal is opening its doors to the public to showcase indoor skiing and snowboarding.

The Carnival Day will feature live DJ sets, a sausage sizzle, an interactive magic mirror photo booth, face painting, raffle prizes, snow cones, a snow machine, demonstrations, and a variety of children’s games and crafts, among other activities.

Happening Sunday 21 October from 11 am – 3 pm at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Dairy Road, Fyshwick.

See the Facebook event for more information.

BREAKING THROUGH: 75 YEARS OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT

Why did it take so long for women to get elected? And once they were there, what was their experience within the parliament?

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first women elected to Australian Federal Parliament, Breaking Through exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy explores the journeys of 11 trailblazers who were the first to hold particular parliamentary positions.

These are stories of resilience, perseverance and ground-breaking achievements.

From 1943 when Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons were the first women elected to parliament through to today where woman have held the highest positions in all areas of parliament, including Prime Minister.

Breaking Through exhibition, recognises the significant contribution these women made in Australia’s democracy. Look back on their lives, uncover their motivations and what they view as their greatest achievements.

Told through never before seen portraits, each a unique representation by a young artist, and powerful stories of change-makers breaking through, this exhibition will inspire visitors to think about the role of women in parliament, what it took to get there and whether we’ve come far enough.

Showing until 28 August 2019 from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

See the website for more information.

FASHFEST 2018 Launch Show

Charly Thorn

On 19 October, three designers will present collections showcasing cocktail glam and elegant bespoke gowns during the first of a series of rolling shows by FASHFEST, Canberra’s annual fashion event.

The high-end show will be held at the National Gallery of Australia. Models wearing voluminous, multi-layered details couture gowns will turn the Gallery’s massive escalators in the main foyer into towering runways.

Haja Gala Couture, one of Australia’s most elegant couturiers, will showcase gowns not seen before in the capital. Megan Cannings Designs will showcase the collection she has just presented at New York Fashion Week. Charly Thorn Designs will showcase her new cocktail and evening luxe collection. Two shows will take place 19 October (same show repeated twice).

Happening Friday 19 October at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes.

Tickets on sale now at www.fashfest.com.au.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: TOGA PARTY

Throw yourself into the world of Ancient Rome with revelry, food and wild entertainment. Join us for a night of music, art, bars and thrills. Togas optional (clothing required).

COST $25 pre-sale tickets, $18.50 Museum Friends, $30 tickets at the door, on sale from 6.15pm.

Ticket includes entry to the Rome: City + Empire exhibition.

• Gladiator training – test your endurance against your opponent in our blow up boxing ring or challenge someone to a  Gladiator duel.
• Braid Bar  is your chance to transform your hair to match the styles of Ancient Rome
• The Jupiter Special – Lightning fast tours of Rome: City and Empire where we reveal some tantalising scandals
• Ancient Rome was known for its  love of exotic animals – get up close with some from Reptiles Inc
• Get crafty with our hand-on art activities and make a Roman inspired helmet or laurel.
• Come dressed in your best Toga to win our best dressed competition.
• Oh what is that smell! Smells inspired from the streets of Ancient Rome
• Ancient Rome was full of song, put your vocal cords to the test in our Karaoke lounge with some
  classic tunes.
• Roaming Romans will be the perfect photo op!

Happening Friday 19 October from 6-9 pm at the National Museum of Australia.

Find more information on Eventbrite.

(Over 18s only)

Canberra Grammar School Open Days

Canberra Grammar School encourages prospective families to schedule an introductory visit on a normal school day to see how the School operates on a daily basis.

If you are unable to attend the Open Days, please contact the Registrar to arrange another suitable time to visit.

2018 SCHOOL OPEN DAYS AND ACADEMIC EXPO

• Senior School – Tue 6 March 9:00am – 11:30am
• Primary School – Thu 8 March (including Northside Campus) 9:00am – 11:30am
• Northside Campus only – Thu 22 March 9:00am – 11:30am
• Whole School – Thu 3 May, Thu 16 August, 18 October (including Northside Campus) 9:00am – 11:30am

Click here to register

Open Days generally consist of a tour, morning tea, brief information session, Q&A session, and a chance to speak with some of the staff and students.

If you’d like to visit the School outside of an Open Day, please call the Registrar on +61 (2) 6260 9744 or email admissions@cgs.act.edu.au

Please note carefully where each Open Day will be held, as stated above. The addresses for each campus are listed below.

• Northside Campus: Pre-Kindergarten – Year 2, 33 Blamey Crescent, Campbell
• Southside Campus: Pre-School – Year 6, 15 Alexander Street, Red Hill
• Primary School: Both Northside and Southside Campus
• Senior School: Years 7 – 12 day and boarding, 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill

Cellar Door

Cellar Door is a new wine market for Canberra’s wonderful wine scene. Buy wines from local makers every Saturday afternoon in the iconic Nishi Grand Stair, NewActon Precinct. Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices.

Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like flowers, cheese, chocolate and books. Capital City Soul Club are the resident DJs.

Make a day of it with a film at Palace Electric Cinema and NewActon’s leading food and drink destinations.

Happening Saturday 20 October from 3-6 pm on the Nishi Grand Stair, inside the Nishi Building, Philip Law Street, NewActon. See the Facebook event for more details.

ROME: CITY + EMPIRE

Stories of Rome and its vast empire continue to captivate and intrigue people almost 3000 years after their foundation.

Rome: City and Empire brings to Canberra more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects. They tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire.

Explore how the empire was won and held, witness the grandeur of Rome and appreciate the rich diversity of its peoples.

Happening until 3 February from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.

See the website for more information.

American Masters

Drawn exclusively from the National Gallery of Australia’s (NGA) outstanding collection of American art, American Masters celebrates that nation’s artists from the 1940s to the 1980s. When the NGA acquired Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles in 1973, at the time the most expensive American painting ever sold, our emerging collection hit the global headlines. This exhibition tells the story of the formation of our incredible American collection and includes many major works not seen together for a long time.

From Abstract Expressionism, Colour Field, Pop, Neo-Dada and Photo-Realism, to Conceptual, Land and Performance Art, American Masters examines how a generation of young Americans, inspired by European émigrés, challenged local traditions and reinvented modern art. The sensational international impact of the era’s major artists is captured in masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Chuck Close, Donald Judd, Eva Hesse and Louise Bourgeois.

Highlights include paintings and works on paper by the New York School; Sol LeWitt’s huge Wall drawing No. 380 a-d 1982, specially re-made for this exhibition; and a selection of spectacular light works by Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman, Keith Sonnier and James Turrell.

Showing daily until 11 November at the National Gallery of Australia.

Democracy. Are you in?

Your voice, your hands and even your feet have the power to be heard. Our freedoms and our way of life have been built on the foundation of democracy. This living system is sustained through the participation of each and all of us. Democracy is sustained by you. Australian democracy is a work in progress. Curiously, at a time of stability and unparalleled economic growth, confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades. But giving up on them is not the answer. Our democracy needs us. Are you in?

Open daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

Heathers is the super charged, laugh-out-loud, rock musical about the students of Westerberg High, as they navigate raging hormones, bullying from jocks, scorn from the popular girls, all the while just trying to stay alive!

Veronica Sawyer, a brainy and repressed misfit, is dying to get in with the popular girls, but when she finally gets her chance, her new boyfriend, the mysterious new kid in school, J.D. has other plans.

Based on the greatest teen comedy of all time, this heart felt and homicidal teen musical pulls no punches, as it explores the highs, lows and traps of being a teenager in High School.

Happening until 27 October at Gungahlin Theatre, 23 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin.

See website for more information.

Heath Ledger: A Life In Pictures

Audiences around the world know and love Heath Ledger as a charismatic movie star who pushed boundaries and created iconic roles. Now they have a chance to discover Heath’s creative process and deep passion for the film industry and the visual arts, in a unique exhibition curated in collaboration with his family.

Explore a selection of film costumes and props, Heath’s own character research journals, celebrity portraits and acting awards and more. A Life in Pictures offers a rare insight into the man behind the camera. A program of special screenings and talks will complement the exhibition.

Showing until 10 February 2019 at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton. See website for more information.

Trivia Tuesdays at Casino Canberra

Got a brain full of useless facts and information? Make some money off it at Casino Canberra!

Trivia kicks off at 6:30 pm every Tuesday with free entry and cash prizes to be won!

Visit the website for more information.

PLAYUP

Discover PlayUP – The Right to Have an Opinion and Be Heard, where kids can explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child in a playful way. Adults can even join in the fun too! From listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café to a fuzzy felt wall and craft activities, PlayUP has a range of exciting and immersive experiences that flip the traditional idea of museums completely on its head.

See the website for more information. Free after museum admission. Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Cost: Free.

So Fine: Contemporary women artists make Australian history

As conceptually thrilling as it is aesthetically rich, So Fine features new works from ten women artists reinterpreting and reimagining elements of Australian history. Forming part of the Portrait Gallery’s twentieth birthday celebrations, the exhibition enriches the contemporary narrative around Australia’s history and biography, reflecting the tradition of storytelling in our country.

So Fine’s contributing artists – of various ages and backgrounds, and hailing from different parts of Australia – have all created new works for the exhibition. Aside from gender, their common attributes are a meticulous approach to creation, driven by considered, nuanced thinking. Their works are intricate, refined and affecting objects that reconceive events, people and places from Australia’s past.

The artists involved are Shirley Purdie, Linde Ivimey, Bern Emmerichs, Leah King-Smith, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Nicola Dickson, Pamela See (Xue Mei-Ling), Fiona McMonagle, Valerie Kirk and Carol McGregor. Charged with these makers’ passionate, intensely individual takes, and incorporating themes from pre-history to the present, So Fine challenges and delights, as well as interrogating the boundaries of contemporary portraiture.

Showing until Monday 1 October at the National Portrait Gallery. See the website for more information.

Trivia Tuesdays

Grab your mates, grab a drink and get ready for a good time. MOLO Live will be hosting trivia every Tuesday – and if that wasn’t good enough, the winners get to ‘pluck a duck’ for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

If your team is the brainiest you stand a chance to win a keg, vouchers from Brodburger, Bentspoke or STA Travel and heaps more!

Happening every Tuesday from 5.30 pm at MOLO Live, in the ANU Pop-Up Village on ANU Campus, Acton.

Hold Me Tight

Whether your relationship is in great shape, in serious trouble, or anywhere in between, Hold Me Tight is a practical and inspiring workshop developed by Dr Sue Johnson.

Internationally recognised as an effective, evidence-based model for helping couples change their relationship dance, this workshop will assist you in creating a secure, loving bond.

Removed from the stresses and pressures of everyday life, you will be able to indulge in some time out with your partner in the beautiful leafy surrounds of inner Canberra and at the same time make it a luxurious weekend staying at the stylish East Hotel.

Hosted by Relationship Counsellor and Mediator Janine Moran and Psychologist Melanie Sheehan, throughout this workshop you will benefit from their years of working with couples focusing on moving forwards in the way you have been wanting to with professional guidance.

Read the information flyer here.

INCLUDES

• Hold Me Tight Workshop
• Copy of Hold Me Tight book by Dr Sue Johnson
• Workshop catered

PRICE: $1195 per couple

Happening Saturday 20 October.

To book or for more information, email reception@janinemoran.com.au or visit janinemoran.com.au.

FOOD & DRINK

Oktoberfest Parklands 2018

The Parliamentary Triangle will be transformed into Bavaria on Saturday 20 October when Oktoberfest Parklands returns to Canberra after its huge debut in 2017.

Last year more than 4,000 people dressed in lederhosen and dirndls descended upon the lakeside parklands of Patrick White Lawns, and once again Oktoberfest Parklands will bring the very best in bier, kultur, kostümes and cuisine to this one-day festival!

And much more than just beer and pork knuckles, patrons will blow dein mind with a huge craft beer hall, Oompah bands, DJs and the return of the hugely popular silent disco.

Tickets to Oktoberfest Parklands includes entry, a commemorative Oktoberfest Parklands stein and the first beer is on the house. PROST!

Discounted pre-sale tickets sold out in under 24 hours last year. Sign up to oktoberfestparklands.com.au to access cheaper pre-sale tickets to the most wunderbar day in the Canberra calendar.

Pre-sale tickets will be available Tuesday 14 August at 12 pm, with general admission on sale at 12 pm Thursday 16 August.

Happening Saturday 20 October at Patrick White Lawns, Parkes.

See the website for ticketing information and more details.

PIALLIGO ESTATE CELLAR DOOR SESSIONS

Bring a picnic blanket and settle in for an intimate showcasing of local and interstate musicians at Pialligo Estate for the Cellar Door Sessions.

Wine, beer and nibbles menu available all night.

Happening Friday 19 October 2018 from 6 pm – 9 pm on the Pialligo Estate Lawns, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.

$25 per person, Purchase Tickets here.

Cellar Door  

Cellar Door is a new wine market for Canberra’s wonderful wine scene. Buy wines from local makers every Saturday afternoon in the iconic Nishi Grand Stair, NewActon Precinct. Grab a souvenir glass, taste the latest drops, and buy at cellar door prices.

Wine stalls rotate each week with complementing stalls like flowers, cheese, chocolate and books. Capital City Soul Club are the resident DJs.

Make a day of it with a film at Palace Electric Cinema and NewActon’s leading food and drink destinations.

Happening Saturday 13 October from 3-6 pm on the Nishi Grand Stair, inside the Nishi Building, Philip Law Street, NewActon. See the Facebook event for more details.

Middle Easter Happy Friday at Contentious Character

Happy Friday night transforms into Middle Eastern on this occasion. You will feast on an array of tempting middle eastern dishes, such as Wood Fired Flat bread with dips, Zuchini Kabbak, Dolmades, Moroccan Vegetable and Chick Pea Stew, Lebanese Spiced Beef and Lamb Meatballs (try with the 2015 Pinot Noir), Preserved Lemon Chicken with their own preserved lemons (think crisp and fruity 2016 Chardonnay), Fattouche and Tabouli, Whole Orange Cake with Cardomom ice-cream and White Wine Poached Pear with Rose’ ice-cream.

With the odd warmer evening now, a crisp, chilled 2018 Rose also goes down well with this menu. Work it all off with some traditional belly dancing, if you’re game.

Happening Friday night 19 October from 5-9pm at Contentious Character, Wamboin NSW.

For more information and bookings head to their website.

After Work | Wine & Dine

Lanterne Rooms if offering a fantastic ‘After Work | Wine & Dine’ special this Spring. With the choice of four small plates and one large plate to share for just $50 per person, this grazing style dinner is the perfect opportunity to come out of hibernation and have those long overdue catch ups!

Get your first glass of house wine for just $5, and any additional glasses of house wine after that for just $10. Eat at your leisure and affordably order more if you feel like it, by adding any additional small plate for $6pp extra or any large plate for $9pp extra.

Available from Tuesday to Friday only (until 7 15PM on Fridays).
Minimum of 2 persons, maximum of six.
Conditions apply and seating is limited, so be sure to book.

Happening until 31 October Lanterne Rooms, Shop 3, Blamey Place, Campbell

See website for more information

HIGH TEA AT PIALLIGO ESTATE

Showcasing a range of sweet and savoury treats by Pialligo Estate, alongside an impeccable range of tea’s by Canberra based Tea Garden Co.

High Tea at Pialligo Estate is as refined as its setting. Tuck into delicate pastries and cakes, classic finger sandwiches, scones with Estate jam plus a glass of bubbles for extra indulgence.

This High Tea is perfect for celebrations, birthdays, hen parties, dates, family get-togethers and friends wanting something different! Bookings are essential.

Inclusions | Glass of Bubbles, Selection of Tea Garden Co. Teas, Selection of sweet and savoury items.

Happening weekends until Saturday 22 December from 10am at Pialligo Estate, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo. From $55. See the website for more information.

TIPSY TEA AT WHITE RABBIT COCKTAIL ROOM  

It’s always time for tea at White Rabbit Cocktail Room, Tipsy Tea that is! Kicking off from two every Saturday and Sunday, Tipsy Tea is perfect for those seeking a little adventure.

Tipsy Tea ($65 pp), in true White Rabbit style combines classic high tea flare with signature concoctions encouraging the curious to explore their senses. To eat, you are greeted by a 3- tier platter with an array of flavoursome bites including; spiced pork sausage rolls, smoked salmon and cream cheese pinwheel sandwiches and semi-dried tomato and caramelised onion tarts. Looking for something a little sweeter? Try the sour rhubarb and marshmallow tarts or the delightful dark chocolate and peanut brownies topped with caramel icing.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 pm at White Rabbit Cocktail Room, 65 Northbourne Avenue, City.

Book your table via info@whiterabbitroom.com.au or on (02) 6257 7779.

GARDEN BAR HAPPY HOUR  

Select wine, beer, basic spirits, cocktail specials while you enjoy live music from Canberra’s most talented local musicians. Make your Friday happy and relaxing with a various selection of popular drinks.

Happening Friday every week between 5pm – 7pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, inside Hotel Realm 18 National Circuit, Barton.

Cost: $5 wine, beer, spirits.

FRIDAY SOIRÉE AT BUVETTE  

Add a little sparkle to your Friday night with Buvette Bistro’s Friday Soirée. Set outdoors in the Parisian-style Buvette Terrace, celebrate the weekend with this exclusive event. Enjoy VIP service with a personal bartender and select your drink of choice from the special cocktail menu, designed exclusively for Friday Soirée.

Sip on a French 75 or a Lychee Torsadée whilst enjoying fresh oysters, charcuterie or a duck liver parfait.

Every Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm at Buvette, inside the Realm Hotel, 18 National Circuit, Barton. Find more information here.

HIGH TEA ON THE BURBURY TERRACE  

Designed to blend tradition with innovation, the new Burbury High Tea menu also offers signature favourites with freshly- baked scones, strawberry macaron and finger sandwiches. Burbury Terrace is also proud to introduce a fully-dedicated gluten-free high tea menu. Remaining as innovative as the standard menu, it also includes the traditional sandwiches and indulgent sweets.

$50.00 per person including TWG Tea and freshly-brewed coffee. $60 per person including a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, TWG Tea and freshly-brewed coffee.

Available Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4.30pm at Burbury Terrace, Barton. Find more information here.

PETIT FEAST AT BUVETTE  

Spoil yourself with a bountiful spread including savouries, charcuterie, cheeses and decadent desserts. Every Saturday at Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar.

It’s not breakfast, it’s not lunch…but it is an indulgent feast for all the senses. The Buvette Petit Feast features freshly made savouries and sweets as well as lavish desserts. In addition to tea and coffee, you can order a Bloody Mary, French Champagne and Rosé.

Available between 11.30am – 2.30pm every Saturday at $65 per guest, including a complimentary glass of Rosé. For $15 guests can add unlimited Mimosas. Buvette is fully licensed and has free parking all weekend, outdoor covered seating and complimentary WiFi.

For bookings, call 02 6163 1818 or email buvette@domahotels.com.au. Find out more at hotelrealm.com.au.

TACO TUESDAY  

Your choice of chicken, pork, or beef in a soft shell taco with cabbage, shallots & coriander. Happening every Tuesday from 1pm-5pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.

BURGERS & BEERS  

A selection of Burgers and tap beer. Happening every Wednesday from 5pm-10pm at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.

PIZZA & PALE ALE THURSDAYS  

A selection of housemade Pizza paired with a schooner of James Squire Pale Beer. Happening at 5pm every Thursday at Ostani Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton. For more information visit the website.

MUSIC, STAGE AND THEATRE  

FASHFEST 2018 Launch Show

On 19 October, three designers will present collections showcasing cocktail glam and elegant bespoke gowns during the first of a series of rolling shows by FASHFEST, Canberra’s annual fashion event.

The high-end show will be held at the National Gallery of Australia. Models wearing voluminous, multi-layered details couture gowns will turn the Gallery’s massive escalators in the main foyer into towering runways.

Haja Gala Couture, one of Australia’s most elegant couturiers, will showcase gowns not seen before in the capital. Megan Cannings Designs will showcase the collection she has just presented at New York Fashion Week. Charly Thorn Designs will showcase her new cocktail and evening luxe collection. Two shows will take place 19 October (same show repeated twice).

Happening Friday 19 October at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes.

Tickets on sale now at www.fashfest.com.au.

Faster

Canberra Youth Theatre presents our 13-18 years production – Faster. Faster explores the speed with which our lives move as we journey through adolescence using visual arts and physical theatre. Faster will be performed at the West Courtyard of the Gorman and Ainslie Arts Centre and examines the changes that we experience biologically as we grow and the consequences of these changes.

Entry cost: $12 – $17

Happening Thursday 18 October from 7:30 pm in the West Courtyard, Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centre

See the website for tickets.

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

Interested in ancient Greek drama? Love a good stage show? Look no further! Bell Shakespeare is here in Canberra for 8 days in October presenting Julius Caesar. Loved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing – which is dangerous in a world driven by ego and idealism. Those that rise too fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country. For the good of those who wish to be rulers themselves.

Julius Caesar is Shakespeare’s political thriller, a masterpiece of intrigue and treachery. Stand witness to the assassination that leads to a life and death struggle for power in the Republic. Citizens mutiny, Mark Antony schemes, and the fate of Rome hangs in the balance. Experience the tension between aspiration and ambition, the triumphal entrances and brutal exits, as it is all laid on the line for Rome.

Bell Shakespeare’s Associate Director, James Evans, will direct a production that’s seething with rage, leaving audiences breathless at how quickly violence reveals the fragility of democracy.

Happening until 20 October at Canberra Theatre Centre,

Tickets from $78.50 via the Canberra Theatre Centre website.

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

Heathers is the super charged, laugh-out-loud, rock musical about the students of Westerberg High, as they navigate raging hormones, bullying from jocks, scorn from the popular girls, all the while just trying to stay alive!

Veronica Sawyer, a brainy and repressed misfit, is dying to get in with the popular girls, but when she finally gets her chance, her new boyfriend, the mysterious new kid in school, J.D. has other plans.

Based on the greatest teen comedy of all time, this heart felt and homicidal teen musical pulls no punches, as it explores the highs, lows and traps of being a teenager in High School.

Happening until 27 October at Gungahlin Theatre, 23 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin.

See website for more information.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: TOGA PARTY

Throw yourself into the world of Ancient Rome with revelry, food and wild entertainment. Join us for a night of music, art, bars and thrills. Togas optional (clothing required).

COST $25 pre-sale tickets, $18.50 Museum Friends, $30 tickets at the door, on sale from 6.15pm.

Ticket includes entry to the Rome: City + Empire exhibition.

• Gladiator training – test your endurance against your opponent in our blow up boxing ring or challenge someone to a  Gladiator duel.
• Braid Bar  is your chance to transform your hair to match the styles of Ancient Rome
• The Jupiter Special – Lightning fast tours of Rome: City and Empire where we reveal some tantalising scandals
• Ancient Rome was known for its  love of exotic animals – get up close with some from Reptiles Inc
• Get crafty with our hand-on art activities and make a Roman inspired helmet or laurel.
• Come dressed in your best Toga to win our best dressed competition.
• Oh what is that smell! Smells inspired from the streets of Ancient Rome
• Ancient Rome was full of song, put your vocal cords to the test in our Karaoke lounge with some
  classic tunes.
• Roaming Romans will be the perfect photo op!

Happening Friday 19 October from 6-9 pm at the National Museum of Australia.

Find more information on Eventbrite.

(Over 18s only)

The Gruffalo Live on Stage

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia.

“A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…”

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Happening Monday 22 October and Tuesday 23 October from 6-7pm at The Canberra Theatre. Tickets from $34.

Visit the Canberra Theatre website for more info and to book tickets.

Trivia Tuesdays

Grab your mates, grab a drink and get ready for a good time. MOLO Live will be hosting trivia every Tuesday – and if that wasn’t good enough, the winners get to ‘pluck a duck’ for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

If your team is the brainiest you stand a chance to win a keg, vouchers from Brodburger, Bentspoke or STA Travel and heaps more!

Happening every Tuesday from 5.30 pm at MOLO Live, in the ANU Pop-Up Village on ANU Campus, Acton.

360 w/ PEZ – Vintage Modern Regional Tour

Following an epic sold-out national tour earlier in 2018 supporting his critically acclaimed #1 ARIA Australian album Vintage Modern, ARIA-winning rapper 360 now announces a massive national regional tour, further marking his triumphant return to the spotlight.

In addition to the tour announce, 360 reveals his latest music video, a moving visual for fan favourite single Money, directed by frequent collaborator Rush Productions. Featuring the vocals of Perth singer/songwriter Sydnee Carter, Money has quickly become one of 360’s most beloved songs, finding him in peak form as a rapper, weaving in and out of personal tales about his triumphant rise and rapid fall, and the financial consequences and lessons learnt.

Happening Friday 19 October from 7:30 – 11:30 pm at Mr Wolf, Canberra City. Tickets from $38.25.

For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

The Australian Burlesque Festival – Varietease

The Australian Burlesques Festival is a night of glamorous classic tease and modern neo-burlesque that will dazzle, delight and stimulate the senses!

‘Varietease’ will consist of some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers. Join us in celebrating traditional Bump n’ Grind, vintage-flavoured tease, sizzling cabaret and variety entertainment!

Be delighted, tantalised and pleasantly entertained as you experience jaw-dropping glamour and high quality shows from leading stars of the stage. Celebrating nine successful years. The biggest celebration of burlesque in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are going to one burlesque event this year make it this one!

Happening Friday 19 October from 6:30 pm – 11 pm at The Abbey, Nicholls.

See Eventfinda for tickets and more information.

Monkeybar presents Lloyd (US) live in Canberra

Monkeybar x Finesse Fridays presents international R&B superstar LLOYD performing Live in Canberra! Friday 19th October at Monkeybar, supported by the UMG Allstarz. Lineup: Dj Karma / Dj J Swiss / Dj Trigga / Dj P-One / Dj Daz / Phatz

Tickets on sale now from www.moshtix.com.au. Limited VIP meet and greet available.

Trivia Tuesdays at Casino Canberra

Got a brain full of useless facts and information? Make some money off it at Casino Canberra!

Trivia kicks off at 6:30 pm every Tuesday with free entry and cash prizes to be won!

Visit the website for more information.

SUNSET SESSIONS AT THE LAKES  

The perfect way to end your week…Head to The Lakes every Friday from 4pm in the lounge, for your chance to see some of Canberra’s best local musicians!

Happening until Friday 29 March 2019 at Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club, 110 Gundaroo Drive, Nicholls. Free entry. See the website for more information.

FILM  

Heath Ledger. Credit: Karin Catt.

NSFA Daily Screening – I Am Heath Ledger

During the exhibition of Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures, the National film and sound archive will be sharing daily screenings of the documentary I Am Heath Ledger.

It provides an intimate look at Heath through the lens of his own camera as he films and often performs in his own personal journey.

Happening until Wednesday 31 October at the National and Film sound archive theatrette, Acton. Free entry.

See the NFSA website for more information and session times.

Andrew Pike’s Adventures in the Film Trade

Andrew Pike will take you on a journey through the Australian film trade, viewed from the perspective of a Canberra-based distributor and exhibitor.

As the principal of Ronin Films, and operator of the fondly remembered Electric Shadows cinemas, Andrew focuses on the bizarre and forgotten aspects of his field.

Presented in association with the Friends of the NFSA

Friday 19 October at the NFSA Theatrette. Cost: Free.

See the website for more information.

Czech and Slovak Film Festival

Bringing the best cinema from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, this year with a theme of ‘Spring’.

Tickets from $10.

Happening 18 – 20 October at the Arc Cinema in the National Film and Sound Archive. Check website for session times

Costume on Film

A short season about clothes, couture and costume – including special guest talks and two historical comedies starring Heath Ledger that demonstrate the art of costume-making for the big screen.

Program

• Costuming for Film + A Knight’s Tale – 12 October, 7.00pm
• Dressing the Part + Casanova – 13 October, 4.00pm

Happening 12-13 October 2018 at the National Film and Sound Archive. Check website for times.

Exhibitions on screen

A selection of films for lovers of art and gardens. Discover the secrets your favourite artworks reveal about the artist and historical period.

$12, $10 member/concession.

Wednesday 17 October 6.00pm: I, Claude Monet

Wednesday 24 October 6.00pm: Painting the modern garden: Monet to Matisse

Happening 17 and 24 October at 6 pm at the National Gallery of Australia.

See the website for more information.

FESTIVALS 

Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports Free Spring Carnival

Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, newly opened in Canberra, is excited to announce its Free Spring Carnival to be held on October 21st, 2018 from 11am-3pm.

To continue celebrating its foundation in Canberra, Vertikal is opening its doors to the public to showcase indoor skiing and snowboarding.

The Carnival Day will feature live DJ sets, a sausage sizzle, an interactive magic mirror photo booth, face painting, raffle prizes, snow cones, a snow machine, demonstrations, and a variety of children’s games and crafts, among other activities.

Happening Sunday 21 October from 11 am – 3 pm at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports, Dairy Road, Fyshwick.

See the Facebook event for more information.

Murrumbateman Field Days

On 20 and 21 October, Murrumbateman Field Days celebrates its 40th birthday over 20 and 21 October including a special children’s entertainment area on the Oval with bubble soccer, face painting and a nearby Children’s Farmyard. We’ll have horses, cattle, sheep, sheepdogs and alpacas, more than enough for kids of all ages. Discover food and wine, antique and modern farm machinery, shearing, woodchopping, live music, helicopter rides, animals and everything you never wanted to know (but need to) about snakes – necessary in the country!

Only 30 minutes from Canberra, the Murrumbateman Field Days is community-run with all profits going back to the region’s community groups and last year attracted around 22,000 people including 500 exhibitors.

Happening Saturday 20 October and Sunday 21 October from 4pm at East St, Murrumbateman, NSW.

For more information, head to the Murrumbateman Field Days website.

MARKETS

Handmade Markets

Canberra’s award-winning Handmade Market is turning 10 and there are lots of special surprises in store!

Handmade brings together talented artists, designers & producers from all over Australia to showcase their handmade designs.

The Handmade Market is an indoor event to showcase over 260 Australian creative businesses. All products on sale are Australian made and designed. Shop with the markets to support Australian designers and find something unique, well priced, where you can meet the maker. They have everything from fashion, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, children’s toys and clothing, jewellery and accessories and including a indoor gourmet food & wine pavilion.

To celebrate their birthday, they are giving away a $100 gift Card to spend at Handmade every hour!

The market is held at EPIC, Exhibition Park in Canberra. You can drive to the venue, there is lots of free parking plus a very large disabled area. There is also public transport to the event.

ATMs are located on site.

Entry to the market is FREE but please support the door greeters with a gold coin donation if you can.

Happening 20-21 October at Exhibition Park, Mitchell.

Find out more at handmadecanberra.com.au.

The Garage Sale Trail

The Garage Sale Trail encourages the reuse of items and reduces waste. Community groups, charity groups, schools, neighborhoods and individuals can register, it’s a great opportunity to fundraise, declutter or pick up a bargain.

Registration gets you a free listing on the Garage Sale Trail website plus tips, tricks and free promotional materials. The first 1,250 sellers to register before 10 September receive a free seller pack in the mail with posters, price tags and more to assist with your sales.

Or you can just check in closer to the event dates to see what sales are on. The Garage Sale Trail is a fun community event that let’s you do some good and find a bargain.

Happening Saturday 20 October – Sunday 21 October from 9 am – 5 pm, various locations around Canberra.

See the website for more information or call 02 6207 7008.

SOUTHERN HARVEST FARMERS MARKET AT BUNGENDORE  

The Southern Harvest Farmers Market: selling sustainable, authentic, regional food: grown and made by the Community, for the Community.

The market is open every Saturday. It is a great source of fresh food and farm produce from around the region including meat, eggs, seafood, honey, fruit, vegetables, preserves and refreshments.

Happening until Saturday 20 October from 9am-1pm at Bungendore Anglican Hall, 25 Butmaroo Street, Bungendore Anglican Hall, New South Wales, Australia. Free entry. See the website for ore information.

YASS COMMUNITY MARKETS  

Support the local producers and come to the Yass Community Markets. Local wine, jams, sauces and craft items. Oil, baked goods and great coffee or juices. Vegetables and plants too. Home made food, arts and crafts.

It’s a great place to catch up with friends or to take a family and friends, with good weather expect to see the jumping castle and more stalls outside.

The Yass Community Markets have become a fantastic community event every first and third Saturday of the month. Come and have a coffee, relax and enjoy the ambiance and perhaps take in a local vineyard for lunch.

Happening until Saturday 2 February 2019 from 10am-1pm at St Augustines Church, Meehan Street, St Augustines Church. $2 entry. See the website for more information.

SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKETS  

Get along to the Southside Farmers Markets every Sunday morning and pick up the finest fruit and vegetables and produce our region has to offer.  There are over 50 stalls made up of farmers and producers who sell their food direct from their farm or kitchen.  Many farmers are out picking their produce the night before the market and you can certainly taste the difference.

Talk to the farmer direct and find out where your food is being grown, how they grow it, and even how they best like to cook it.  Not only do they provide us with fresh food every week but they are a wealth of information on the food that nourishes week in week out.

What’s in season this week?  Annual herbs, beans, peas, beetroot, capsicums, carrots, chillies, corn, cucumber, daikon, eggplant, garlic, onion, radishes, rhubarb, squash, zucchini, melons, stonefruit, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes and more!

Every Sunday from 8.30am to 11 am at Canberra College, 2 Launceston Street, Phillip. Entry is free, visit the website for more information.

MARKET GARDEN PRODUCE STALL  

Selling fresh, clean, chemical-free vegetables, preserves and baked goods in the Courtyard of 56 Wallace Street, Braidwood every Saturday morning from 8.30am until 12.00 or sold out. Wynlen House is a small urban micro-farm specialising in offering a broad range of seasonal vegetables all year round.

They also run workshops to show people how to grow vegetables, garlic, and raise small farm animals on a large suburban block and offer slow food events to showcase the benefit and deliciousness of produce grown locally, without chemical inputs and picked fresh.

On every Saturday from 8.30am – 12 pm, at The Courtyard, Braidwood. For more information visit the website.

WORKSHOPS, TOURS & TALKS

Beauty Masterclass with Pinky (Nicole Thompson)

Get Remarkably Organised Workshop with Lorraine Murphy

Feeling disorganised? Chaotic? Well you’re in luck, because the University of Canberra and HerCanberra are bringing Lorraine Murphy to the nation’s capital to help you. Lorraine has created a workshop specifically designed to help you get organised, even remarkably organised!

Based on the key principles of her bestselling book Get Remarkably Organised, this three-hour workshop will guide you through a series of exercises to identify the blocks you’re currently experiencing, work through those blocks and design the life that you want to be living.

Tickets include a Get Remarkably Organised Playbook, a signed copy of Get Remarkably Organised, food and drinks.

The Get Remarkably Organised Workshop with Lorraine Murphy will take place on Monday 15 October, from 8am to 11:30am at the Ann Harding Conference Centre, Building 24, University of Canberra. Parking available on site.

Tickets $125 for UC Alumni and $149 for the general public, plus booking fee, and places are strictly limited. More information available via the University of Canberra website.

Code Like a Girl: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Do you sometimes question your own success? Do you worry that there’s likely to be someone more experienced or qualified to do your job? If so, you’re not alone.

In October, Code Like a Girl will be exploring imposter syndrome and how to overcome it. Dr Lesley Seebeck, CEO of ANU’s Cyber Institute will join us to share how she ditched the doubt to take her career by storm. After some inspiring storytelling, you’ll have a chance to share your own experiences with your female coding cohorts and learn how to identify and unlearn the kinds of imposter thoughts that can stand in between you and your goal. And you know it wouldn’t be a CLG event without a spread of drinks and tasty treats!

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling and sharing with like-minded coders, and put the conviction back in your career.

How much for tickets/entry: $10

Happening Wednesday 17 October from 6:15-8:30 pm at the Department of Education and Training, 50 Marcus Clarke Street.

See the website for more information.

Birds the Word Painting and Creative Drinking

Bird’s the Word! Paint your very own feathery friend to life with vibrant acrylic paint.

Bring home a piece that everyone will be jealous of! Whilst you’re sipping on your favourite wine, beer or cocktail and enjoying the banter and atmosphere, our creative workshop leaders will guide you through an enjoyable and social painting session.

By the end of the evening you and your friends will take home your very own masterpiece. Everyone is an artist at The Social Creative!

Notes: Pop in 15-30 minutes before your session starts to select your seats.

Happening Wednesday 17 October from 7 pm at Treehouse Bar Canberra.

$55.95 per person. See Eventbrite to purchase tickets.

Lady Frida Kahlo Creative Painting and Drinking Session

Ladies get together for cocktails, after work banter and paint the beautiful Frida Kahlo.

Whilst you’re sipping on your favourite wine, beer or cocktail and enjoying the banter and atmosphere, our creative workshop leaders will guide you through 2 hours of painting stroke by stroke!

By the end of the evening you and your friends will take home your very own masterpiece.

Happening Thursday 18 October from 7 pm at Treehouse Bar Canberra.

$55.95 per person. See Eventbrite to purchase tickets.

truSculpt® 3D information evening with Clear Complexions

Tighten and define with truSculpt® 3D, a new advancement in non-invasive body contouring.

truSculpt® 3D is a new advancement in non-invasive body contouring that uses radio frequency technology to target, heat and destroy fat cells, reducing body fat and reshaping problem areas to deliver a more firm and contoured shape.

Clear Complexions is holding an exclusive event for new and existing clients to learn more about this effective treatment that reduces up to 24% body fat with no downtime and minimal discomfort.

Hear from Suzie Hoitink as she explains why she chose truSculpt 3D, view live demonstrations and have access to one night only offers!

Happening Wednesday 17 October from 6-8 pm at Clear Complexions Woden.

Click here for all the details.

Localjinni – Lakeside Stories Twilight Video Walks

Do you want to hear stories about Lake Burley Griffin only the locals know?

A new art tourism initiative titled Localjinnni, led by Fiona Hooton and Catrina Vignando, is making that possible. Their first participatory – place-making experience, Lakeside Stories brings visual artists, filmmakers, writers, oral historians and animators together to tell hidden stories of place.

Held around Lake Burley Griffin’s northern foreshore their Lakeside stories –twilight video walks, take storytelling to the streets. Transforming footpaths and walls into screens using video, sound and light projections.

Included in Lakeside Stories – twilight video walks are works by: Caren Florance (text artist), Melinda Smith (poet), Megan Watson (filmmaker), Matchbox Pictures (film and TV production), Ros Lemoh (visual artist), Dr Kirsty Guster (Acton Walkways place-maker), Roslyn Russell (historian), ANU’s School of Art animation students as well as collection content from the National Library of Australia, National Museum of Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive.

Localjinni has a cultural and environmental mission – to make our public spaces more fun, more functional, more of the time. Take a cultural dip into Lake Burley Griffin’s many fluid identities through film, animation, poetry, visual art and oral history. Join us on an illuminating walk as we screen stories onto footpaths and walls around the Lake’s foreshore.

Discover why Canberra begins and ends at the Lake through an immersive experience, shared ideas and social yarning. Designed for artful, urban adventurers.

Held in association with Contour 556 / Canberra’s Public Art Biennial. (Supported by YWCA creativity grant)

7.45pm Saturday and Sundays 6-27 October

7.45pm Wednesday 17 October, Lake Burley Griffin’s B’day

Meet Henry Roland Park, Acton. Free – numbers limited

Eventbrite bookings essential.

UC Secretarial Studies and Administration Reunion

We’re celebrating 50 Years of Education at the University of Canberra and all the outstanding alumni who have made the institution what it is today. We have so many reasons to celebrate, and you’re one of them.

Please join the Alumni Office and the Faculty of Arts and Design for a reunion of Secretarial Studies.

This is a great opportunity to come back to campus, reunite with your former classmates, hear from incredible speakers and share stories of your personal and professional adventures since leaving University.

We’ll have good food, drinks on ice and some live entertainment to make the night memorable.

We would love to see as many of you there as possible to celebrate UC’s most outstanding foundation degrees.

And because celebrating is better with friends, be sure to get the word out there about the reunion and encourage people to register to attend.

Tickets: $10 per alumni and $15 per guest

Happening Thursday 18 October from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Ann Harding Centre, University of Canberra, Bruce.

See the website for more information.

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE  

Discover the stories behind the building on a special tour of Parliament House. Learn how the building’s impressive architecture is symbolic of our national identity and gain a rare view into private areas.

These tours run only on non-sitting days (except Christmas Day and when seasonal tours are running). We recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour or event for screening and check-in as places are limited to 10 participants. tours operate for 55 mins. For security purposes, all participants must present photo identification and ticket confirmation to join any behind the scenes tours or events. If you do not have these, you will be unable to participate.

Participants on a paid tour can take advantage of a 10% discount on any purchase from The Parliament Shop on the day of the tour.

Happening until March 2019 at Australian Parliament House, Parliament Drive, Capital Hill. See the website for more information.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA  

Visiting the National Library of Australia? Take a tour and see a side of the Library most visitors never experience. Whether this is your first visit or the next of many, you can learn more about the Library and its exhibitions by joining a free guided tour. Tours are offered by trained Volunteer Guides who have a passion for sharing their knowledge of the Library and its collections. Your Guide will welcome the opportunity to introduce you to the National Library, its collections and the stories of Australia.

Treasures Gallery – Daily at 11.30am
Take a tour and come face-to-face with some of the Library’s greatest treasures and Australia’s greatest stories.

Behind The Scenes – Thursdays at 2 pm
Take a tour to visit enormous stacks where the books are stored and learn about strange curiosities in the Library’s collection that have been acquired over more than a century of collecting.

Discover your National Library – Saturdays at 2 pm
. Join a Library guide for a journey around the building and discover the stories in the Reading Rooms and public spaces.

For more detailed information visit the website.

ART FOR LUNCH  

Drop into 30-minute weekly talks or creative activities interpreting works of art in the NGA’s collection. Check our website for further details. This event is free but bookings are essential.

Happening every Thursday until November 29 2018 from 12.45pm–1.15pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. See the website for more information.

STEPPING FORWARD: COMBINING SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH LIGHT EXERCISE  

This free group is suitable for women wanting to reconnect socially with other women after domestic violence. The group gets together each fortnight to go for a relaxed 30-minute walk and catch up at a local café. Guest speakers are invited to join providing information about topics of interest in the group. This group is an open group, making it easy for new members to join throughout the term. This group is organised and run by the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT.

On fortnightly in Tuggeranong on Wednesday mornings and fortnightly in Gungahlin on Friday mornings, during school terms only. Children not yet at school are welcome to attend. Complete the online contact form to register.

THE SCIENCE OF US  

The 2018 Canberra Speaker Series held across the year at the iconic Shine Dome. The series will investigate the science of our lives and our health, from the moment of conception through to death, focusing on some of the issues we face during our lives and what science is doing to resolve them.

We’ll feature leading experts in the areas of reproduction, embryo development, personalised medicine, addiction, mental health, aging and more.

Happening until Tuesday 11 December from 5.30pm at The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton. $10. See the website for more information.

NOT-FOR-PROFITS WORKSHOP SERIES  

Managing a not-for-profit (or for purpose) entity is not what it used to be. The level of competition has increased 10 fold and the amount of money available for supporting your activities has decreased by an even bigger number. Throw on top of this all the added expectations of corporate governance, best practice, competing for great staff and the high burn out rates and you wonder why you do it.

That’s easy – you’re passionate about the cause, but is that enough to make you sustainable? Times are a-changing and this sector has many opportunities and challenges not affecting other sectors. This series of workshops will look at some of the biggest issues facing organisations in the not-for-profit/for purpose sector today and present options on how to address them. There will also be an opportunity for you to connect with other local community groups and share your knowledge and experiences with one another.

Happening until Friday 9 November 2:30pm at Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre, 6/65 Tennant Street, Fyshwick. See the website for more information.

SPORT

University of Canberra Capitals vs Adelaide Lightening

The 2018-19 Chemist Warehouse WBNL season will see the University of Canberra Capitals play ten games in Canberra. Get along to see world class basketball in the capital!

Support them at their third game of the season against Adelaide Lightening.

Happening Sunday 21 October from 2-4pm at National Convention Centre, Canberra.

For more information head to the WNBL website.

Wine Yoga

Hotel Kurrajong are putting the ‘Vin’ in Vinyasa this October to bring you Wine Yoga. From beginners to the most experienced Yogis we invite all levels to join Cathy Bryson for a playful yoga class. Cathy has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes.

Combining wine and yoga just makes sense, see you on the mat!

Happening Monday 15 October and Monday 18 October from 6 pm – 7:30 pm, Hotel Kurrajong courtyard, Barton.

See Trybooking for tickets. Includes entry, wine and a yoga mat.

OUTDOORS 

Projections along the foreshore as part of Localjinni’s Lakeside Stories – Twilight Video Walks.

Localjinni – Lakeside Stories Twilight Video Walks

Do you want to hear stories about Lake Burley Griffin only the locals know?

A new art tourism initiative titled Localjinnni, led by Fiona Hooton and Catrina Vignando, is making that possible. Their first participatory – place-making experience, Lakeside Stories brings visual artists, filmmakers, writers, oral historians and animators together to tell hidden stories of place.

Held around Lake Burley Griffin’s northern foreshore their Lakeside stories –twilight video walks, take storytelling to the streets. Transforming footpaths and walls into screens using video, sound and light projections.

Included in Lakeside Stories – twilight video walks are works by: Caren Florance (text artist), Melinda Smith (poet), Megan Watson (filmmaker), Matchbox Pictures (film and TV production), Ros Lemoh (visual artist), Dr Kirsty Guster (Acton Walkways place-maker), Roslyn Russell (historian), ANU’s School of Art animation students as well as collection content from the National Library of Australia, National Museum of Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive.

Localjinni has a cultural and environmental mission – to make our public spaces more fun, more functional, more of the time. Take a cultural dip into Lake Burley Griffin’s many fluid identities through film, animation, poetry, visual art and oral history. Join us on an illuminating walk as we screen stories onto footpaths and walls around the Lake’s foreshore.

Discover why Canberra begins and ends at the Lake through an immersive experience, shared ideas and social yarning. Designed for artful, urban adventurers.

Held in association with Contour 556 / Canberra’s Public Art Biennial. (Supported by YWCA creativity grant)

7.45pm Saturday and Sundays 6-27 October

7.45pm Wednesday 17 October, Lake Burley Griffin’s B’day

Meet Henry Roland Park, Acton. Free – numbers limited

Eventbrite bookings essential.

contour 556

Contour 556 / 018 is a free public art event over three weeks presenting artworks and performances by 60 artists in the world famous public realm and national cultural icons around Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. It is unique in the field of public sculpture and performance events as it takes place in a consciously designed and culturally layered landscape, in one of only three designed capital cities.

The event reinforces the beauty of the designed landscape, and recognises landscapes hidden from view through design. It presents stories of Australia political, cultural and physical history. It includes stories from all Australians, from our past and our future.

Contour 556 / 018 coincides with the last week of Floriade, Canberra’s Spring Festival – perfect to add to your cultural calendar.

Happening until 28 October at a variety of locations across Canberra.

See the website for more details.

ACT PARKS CRITTERS OF THE EUCALYPT FOREST  

Every Saturday take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the potoroos and other important inhabitants of the Eucalypt Forest and get back in time for “Koalas in the Canopy”. Meet at the koala enclosure in the Eucalypt Forest.

Normal entry fees to Tidbinbilla apply. No bookings required.

Happening until Saturday 16 February 2019 from 2pm-2.45pm at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Tidbinbilla Reserve Road, Paddys River. See the website for more information.

ACT PARKS KOALAS IN THE CANOPY  

Every Saturday you can search for koalas and enjoy a ranger guided walk through the tall eucalypt forest at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Hear a ranger’s story or two about these fascinating marsupials. Meet at the Eucalypt Forest car park.

Normal entry fees to Tidbinbilla apply. No bookings required for Koalas in the Canopy. Happening until Saturday 16 February 2019 from 2.45pm-3.15pm at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Tidbinbilla Reserve Road, Paddys River. See the website for more information.

KIDS 

Canberra Grammar School Open Days

Canberra Grammar School encourages prospective families to schedule an introductory visit on a normal school day to see how the School operates on a daily basis.

If you are unable to attend the Open Days, please contact the Registrar to arrange another suitable time to visit.

2018 SCHOOL OPEN DAYS AND ACADEMIC EXPO

• Senior School – Tue 6 March 9:00am – 11:30am
• Primary School – Thu 8 March (including Northside Campus) 9:00am – 11:30am
• Northside Campus only – Thu 22 March 9:00am – 11:30am
• Whole School – Thu 3 May, Thu 16 August, 18 October (including Northside Campus) 9:00am – 11:30am

Click here to register

Open Days generally consist of a tour, morning tea, brief information session, Q&A session, and a chance to speak with some of the staff and students.

If you’d like to visit the School outside of an Open Day, please call the Registrar on +61 (2) 6260 9744 or email admissions@cgs.act.edu.au

Please note carefully where each Open Day will be held, as stated above. The addresses for each campus are listed below.

• Northside Campus: Pre-Kindergarten – Year 2, 33 Blamey Crescent, Campbell
• Southside Campus: Pre-School – Year 6, 15 Alexander Street, Red Hill
• Primary School: Both Northside and Southside Campus
• Senior School: Years 7 – 12 day and boarding, 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill

‘There’s a Baddie Running Through This Book’ Book launch

Celebrate the launch of Shelly Unwin’s latest book, There’s a Baddie Running Through This Book, a collaboration with illustrator Vivienne To (LEGO Batman movie art director) and published by Allen & Unwin.

Bring along your little raccoons for some art and craft, a treasure hunt and a book reading & signing. Ideal for 3-7-year-olds.

Happening Saturday 20 October from 11 am at Harry Hartog, Woden. Free entry.

See the Facebook event for more information.

LEAP INTO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY  

Your local library is a treasure trove…not only are there free books and resources, there are regular amazing events! Giggle & Wiggle with your little ones (up to two years) and help them learn through language play using interactive rhymes, songs, games and stories.

Looking to improve your English and make new friends, then head along to your local library for one of the informal English conversation groups. For more events and info check them out here.

FOR A GOOD CAUSE 

Breast cancer tribute ceremony at the Old Parliament House

Be part of history repeating as Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) recreates it’s first Mini-Field of Women on the lawns of Old Parliament House.

On Wednesday 17 October, at 9 am BCNA founder Lyn Swinburne and Olympic legend Raelene Boyle who are both breast cancer survivors will help plant thousands of pink silhouettes in support of Australians with breast cancer, just as they did 20 years ago. Join them for a cup of tea following the ceremony. There will also be TWO free information forums about managing life after a breast cancer diagnosis, featuring medical experts.

Both are FREE events to attend. To register or find out more, visit the website or call BCNA on 1800 500 258.

Stewie Barton and Friends Fundraiser

Show your support with Canberra’s own Stewie Barton and friends, for the ACT Fire Fighter’s Benevolent Fund and helping Stewie get himself to Tamworth.

Proudly hosted by Rose Cottage on Saturday 20 October, there will be FREE LIVE MUSIC and other fun times to be had from 12 noon until 10:30 pm!

With a musical lineup local and from out of town performing over TWO STAGES, you’re not going to want to miss this!

Not to forget the kids and the young at heart, there will be Face Painting, Arts & Crafts and other fun things to see.

Movie Night Fundraiser: Ghostbusters

In 2017, some 52,000 people were diagnosed with a rare or less known cancer and some 25,000 people died. Many of the rare and less known cancers do not have clear symptoms for early detection. One of our team mates, Jenny, lost her sister to bladder cancer in 2015 and this event is in her memory. Zac Hulm, the Community Engagement Manager at Rare Cancers Australia will also be coming to the event and doing a talk about the organisation.

Happening Thursday 18 October from 6 pm at CIT Reid.

Scare 4 Rare – Ghostbusters Movie Night

Support Rare Cancers Australia and enjoy the original Ghostbusters movie, with a free drink – from Capital Brewing, Lake George Winery or soft drink/juice – complimentary canapes, dessert from Little Billy’s and a lolly bag. $10 from every adult ticket will go directly to Rare Cancers Australia.

Dress in your scariest ghost or Ghostbuster costume to win a $25 voucher from Beyond Q bookshop in Weston.

Happening Thursday 18 October from 5:45pm – 9:30pm at the Canberra Institute of Technology, Reid.

Tickets are available from the CITSA website or from the CITSA store.

PETSTOCK MICROCHIP BLITZ

On Saturday October 20 and Sunday 21, 2018, participating PETstock stores across Canberra and South Australia will provide a $10 microchipping service to ensure local pets can be easily identified if they become lost.

Microchipping at the event will cost just a fraction of the standard price, which can cost up to $80. PETstock is hoping that the simple $10 chip will make all the difference to pets and their families, ensuring pets can be easily and quickly reunited when lost.

Owners are encouraged to bring in dogs, cats and small animals including rabbits and guinea pigs. Unfortunately, horses, livestock, birds and reptiles will not be eligible.

Pet parents can visit petstock.com.au closer to the event to find out if their local store is participating and book a time slot. Times will vary from store to store.

Cost: Payment required – $10 per pet microchipped.

Happening 20-21 October at PETstock Belconnen, Fyshwick and Tuggeranong.

See the website to book.

Government House Spring Morning Tea

The Marymead Auxiliary invites friends to be our guests at the Spring Morning Tea to be held in the gardens at Government House. To raise funds for Marymead a charge of $25 will apply. Please bring a chair or rug.

Enjoy a wonderful morning spent amongst the beautiful gardens at Government House. There will be morning tea, craft, preserves, raffle and entertainment.

Happening Wednesday 17 October from 10 am – 12 pm at Government House, Yarralumla.

Head to the Morning Tea Facebook page for more information.

Light The Night

The Leukaemia Foundation’s Light the Night is in its 11^th year with an inspiring lantern ceremony and walk that brings together the blood cancer community in solidarity to support each other.

Families and friends will come together at sunset to light up Australian skies with one of three coloured lanterns (gold, white and blue) relevant to their journey with blood cancer.

More than that, the event is an opportunity for the community to raise vital funds for breakthrough research in hopes of a future free of blood cancer.

Register for Light the Night now and reserve your lantern.

Happening Friday 19 October from 5:30 pm – 8 pm at the Kingston Foreshore. Free entry.

For more information and to reserve a lantern, head to Light in the Night.

EXHIBITIONS

Portrait head resembling Cleopatra. Italy, 50–30 BCE
limestone©. Trustees of the British Museum
Media credit line © Trustees of the British Museum, 2018. All rights reserved.

ROME: CITY + EMPIRE

Stories of Rome and its vast empire continue to captivate and intrigue people almost 3000 years after their foundation.

Rome: City and Empire brings to Canberra more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects. They tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire.

Explore how the empire was won and held, witness the grandeur of Rome and appreciate the rich diversity of its peoples.

Showing until 3 February from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton.

See the website for more information.

American Masters

Drawn exclusively from the National Gallery of Australia’s (NGA) outstanding collection of American art, American Masters celebrates that nation’s artists from the 1940s to the 1980s. When the NGA acquired Jackson Pollock’s Blue poles in 1973, at the time the most expensive American painting ever sold, our emerging collection hit the global headlines. This exhibition tells the story of the formation of our incredible American collection and includes many major works not seen together for a long time.

From Abstract Expressionism, Colour Field, Pop, Neo-Dada and Photo-Realism, to Conceptual, Land and Performance Art, American Masters examines how a generation of young Americans, inspired by European émigrés, challenged local traditions and reinvented modern art. The sensational international impact of the era’s major artists is captured in masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Chuck Close, Donald Judd, Eva Hesse and Louise Bourgeois.

Highlights include paintings and works on paper by the New York School; Sol LeWitt’s huge Wall drawing No. 380 a-d 1982, specially re-made for this exhibition; and a selection of spectacular light works by Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman, Keith Sonnier and James Turrell.

Showing daily until 11 November at the National Gallery of Australia.

Icons

Celebrating the National Portrait Gallery’s 20th birthday, Icons brings together a group of contemporary photographic portraits of inspiring women and men. When a portrait communicates determination and individuality as boldly as these do, it has the potential to transcend the artistic medium – to become iconic.

Happening until Sunday 28 October from 10am – 5pm at The National Portrait Gallery, Parkes. Free Entry

See the NPG website for more information.

American Masters Symposium: Minimalist/Maximalist

Featuring a range of dynamic and respected speakers, this symposium invites you to heighten your appreciation of American art with a focus on polar opposite art movements: minimalism and photorealism. Keynote address delivered by James Meyer, Curator at National Gallery of Art, Washington.

$135, $100 member/concession.

Happening Friday 19 October 10.00am–4.30pm and Saturday 20 October 10.00am–12.30pm at the National Gallery of Australia.

See the website for more information.

All shook up: Snow domes from the collection of Sally Hopman.

Spring is here but snow is still falling at CMAG. View Sally Hopman’s collection of over 500 snow domes, from the classic to the kitsch and everything in between.

Happening until March 17 from 12pm – 5pm daily at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

contour 556

Contour 556 / 018 is a free public art event over three weeks presenting artworks and performances by 60 artists in the world famous public realm and national cultural icons around Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. It is unique in the field of public sculpture and performance events as it takes place in a consciously designed and culturally layered landscape, in one of only three designed capital cities.

The event reinforces the beauty of the designed landscape, and recognises landscapes hidden from view through design. It presents stories of Australia political, cultural and physical history. It includes stories from all Australians, from our past and our future.

Contour 556 / 018 coincides with the last week of Floriade, Canberra’s Spring Festival – perfect to add to your cultural calendar.

Happening from until 28 October at a variety of locations across Canberra.

See the website for more details.

After the war exhibition, Australian War Memorial

After the war is a new exhibition exploring the personal stories of hope, loss, and love of ordinary Australians whose lives have been altered by war, from those who have served to loved ones left behind. Take an intimate journey of the personal costs and consequences of war, unfolding over 100 years from 1918 to 2018.

Entry is free as always, and this event runs until 11^th July 2019. For more information, check out the War Memorial website.

BREAKING THROUGH: 75 YEARS OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT

Why did it take so long for women to get elected? And once they were there, what was their experience within the parliament?

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first women elected to Australian Federal Parliament, Breaking Through exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy explores the journeys of 11 trailblazers who were the first to hold particular parliamentary positions.

These are stories of resilience, perseverance and ground-breaking achievements.

From 1943 when Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons were the first women elected to parliament through to today where woman have held the highest positions in all areas of parliament, including Prime Minister.

Breaking Through exhibition, recognises the significant contribution these women made in Australia’s democracy. Look back on their lives, uncover their motivations and what they view as their greatest achievements.

Told through never before seen portraits, each a unique representation by a young artist, and powerful stories of change-makers breaking through, this exhibition will inspire visitors to think about the role of women in parliament, what it took to get there and whether we’ve come far enough.

Showing until 28 August 2019 from 9 am – 5 pm daily at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

See the website for more information.

Above & Beyond | An exhibition by Stefan Gevers

Award-winning Melbourne based artist Stefan Gevers will open a solo exhibition entitled Above & Beyond at Suki & Hugh Gallery on Saturday 6 October 2018.

Well known for his contemporary watercolour landscapes, Gevers will present a series of works based on memories of travelling through the landscape.

Inspired by the drama of light and the inherent patterns in nature, this work reflects the ever-evolving mood in a landscape. By eliminating unnecessary details and with the absence of human presence the sense of stillness and reflection within the works is intensified.

Opening 6 October from 3-5pm at Suki & Hugh Gallery, Bungendore. Entry is free. More information on the website.

Micro/Macro at the CSIRO Discovery Centre

Micro/Macro is an exhibition of artworks on display at CSIRO Discovery Centre in Acton until 26th October 2018.
A collaboration between CSIRO’s Australian National Insect Collection and the Australian National University School of Art & Design, Micro/Macro is an explosion of scale, form, colour, and pattern.

This eclectic collection of drawings and prints has been created by ANU students in response to beetle specimens borrowed from the Australian National Insect Collection. The collection houses 15 million pinned specimens and is a research resource for scientists, and now artists, to help understand Australia’s rich biodiversity.

CSIRO Discovery Centre is open weekdays from 9am-4.30pm. CSIRO Discovery Centre, North Science Road, Acton. For inquiries phone 02 6246 4646.

Localjinni – Lakeside Stories Twilight Video Walks

Do you want to hear stories about Lake Burley Griffin only the locals know?

A new art tourism initiative titled Localjinnni, led by Fiona Hooton and Catrina Vignando, is making that possible. Their first participatory – place-making experience, Lakeside Stories brings visual artists, filmmakers, writers, oral historians and animators together to tell hidden stories of place.

Held around Lake Burley Griffin’s northern foreshore their Lakeside stories –twilight video walks, take storytelling to the streets. Transforming footpaths and walls into screens using video, sound and light projections.

Included in Lakeside Stories – twilight video walks are works by: Caren Florance (text artist), Melinda Smith (poet), Megan Watson (filmmaker), Matchbox Pictures (film and TV production), Ros Lemoh (visual artist), Dr Kirsty Guster (Acton Walkways place-maker), Roslyn Russell (historian), ANU’s School of Art animation students as well as collection content from the National Library of Australia, National Museum of Australia and the National Film and Sound Archive.

Localjinni has a cultural and environmental mission – to make our public spaces more fun, more functional, more of the time. Take a cultural dip into Lake Burley Griffin’s many fluid identities through film, animation, poetry, visual art and oral history. Join us on an illuminating walk as we screen stories onto footpaths and walls around the Lake’s foreshore.

Discover why Canberra begins and ends at the Lake through an immersive experience, shared ideas and social yarning. Designed for artful, urban adventurers.

Held in association with Contour 556 / Canberra’s Public Art Biennial. (Supported by YWCA creativity grant)

7.45pm Saturday and Sundays 6-27 October

7.45pm Wednesday 17 October, Lake Burley Griffin’s B’day

Meet Henry Roland Park, Acton. Free – numbers limited

Eventbrite bookings essential.

Heath Ledger: A Life In Pictures  

Audiences around the world know and love Heath Ledger as a charismatic movie star who pushed boundaries and created iconic roles. Now they have a chance to discover Heath’s creative process and deep passion for the film industry and the visual arts, in a unique exhibition curated in collaboration with his family.

Explore a selection of film costumes and props, Heath’s own character research journals, celebrity portraits and acting awards and more. A Life in Pictures offers a rare insight into the man behind the camera. A program of special screenings and talks will complement the exhibition.

Showing until 10 February 2019, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton. See website for more information.

Democracy. Are you in?  

Your voice, your hands and even your feet have the power to be heard. Our freedoms and our way of life have been built on the foundation of democracy. This living system is sustained through the participation of each and all of us. Democracy is sustained by you.

Australian democracy is a work in progress. Curiously, at a time of stability and unparalleled economic growth, confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades. But giving up on them is not the answer. Our democracy needs us. Are you in?

Open every day at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Find out more at moadoph.gov.au.

After the war exhibition, Australian War Memorial

After the war is a new exhibition exploring the personal stories of hope, loss, and love of ordinary Australians whose lives have been altered by war, from those who have served to loved ones left behind. Take an intimate journey of the personal costs and consequences of war, unfolding over 100 years from 1918 to 2018

Happening until 11 July 2019 at the Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Campbell

See website for more information

EXHIBITION: WATERWAYS

This exhibition is a reflection of five Canberra artists’ experiences of water, fleeting moments of nature, seaside architecture, travel and separation.

Victoria Cotton, Sharon Peoples, Prue Power, Rozalie Sherwood and Steve Tomlin examine waterways through paint, ink, stitch and textiles. The locations range from our local waterways, including Lake Burley Griffin, the South Coast and the English seaside.

The official opening will be on Saturday 29 September from 2-4 pm.

Happening until 6 November at The Link at Ginninderry, 90 Stockdill Drive, Holt ACT.

FROM THE SHADOWS: AUSTRALIA’S SPECIAL FORCES  

Their activities are secret.
Their missions classified.
Their identities protected.

More than 600 objects, rarely seen by the public, tell the story of how Australia’s Special Forces operate in secrecy to protect our national interests and support our allies at the Australia War Memorial’s latest exhibition.

Happening until Wednesday 17 October from 10am-5pm at Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Campbell. Free entry. See the website for more information.

ART + SOUND  

A fortnightly series showcasing playlists curated to specific galleries by various personalities. This event is brought to you by NGA and Yamaha.

No bookings required.

Happening until Saturday 2 February 2019 from 1pm-2pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

HALL WW1 COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION  

“When Hall Answered the Call” – Visit the small community of Hall’s School Museum and see their moving exhibition to commemorate the district’s contribution to World War 1 as part of the ANZAC Centenary.

The exhibition features photos, medals, letters, and other memorabilia that tell the story of the boys and men from the district who went off to fight in WW1. Learn about the support provided by their families, the local community and Welcome Home celebrations.

Happening Thursdays until Thursday 21 February 2019 from 10am-1pm at Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, Victoria Street, Hall. Free entry.

See the website for more information.

RE-DISCOVERING GINNINDERRA  

For half a century during the 1860s, Ginninderra flourished and in its prime boasted a church, two schools, store, Police Station, post & telegraph office, school of arts, nursery, farmers union hall, annual show, sports team and hotel. By 1915 Ginninderra was finished. Find this out and more by visiting the Re-Discovering Ginninderra exhibition.

Happening until Thursday 21 February 2019 at Former Hall Primary School, Victoria Street, Hall. Free entry. See the website for more information.

ARTISTS’ FACES AND PLACES  

Peek behind-the-scenes with this fascinating display of portraits of artists and their studios, drawn entirely from the national collection at the National Gallery of Australia. Comprised of artists’ self-portraits, artists’ portraits of other artists, and representations of the places in which they work, the exhibition explores the way artists see themselves, the way they are viewed by their friends and contemporaries, the shared world artists inhabit, and the centrality of the studio to their creative endeavours.

In particular, Roy de Maistre’s Studio Interior 1959, painted the year before his retrospective at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, captures the artist’s strong connection to the location of decades of work.

Happening until Monday 31 December at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes. Free entry. See the website for more information.

NGA PLAY: KELLIE O’DEMPSEY: THE NEVER-ENDING LINE  

Kellie O’Dempsey invites you into her living sketchbook, an immersive space of moving marks and dancing lines. Digital projections collide with traditional drawing in a series of dynamic and colourful experiences and creative opportunities.

Contribute to the unique drawing journey as you follow the never ending line to shadow puppets, 3D drawing constructions and live animation before getting into the drawing rink for an immersive drawing experience. The never-ending line investigates drawing as a way of collaboration and transformation and features sound elements composed by Michael Dick.

Showing until Sunday 28 October from 10 am – 5 pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes, Place East, Parkes. See the website for more information.

CRAFTING THE HOUSE IN THE HILL: ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN IN THE BUILDING OF AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT HOUSE  

During the 30th anniversary year of Australian Parliament House, this exhibition reveals the stories behind some of the building’s major art and design commissions and explores how these works connect Australia’s most intriguing public building with its first people, landscape, creative spirit and the principles of democracy.

In their winning design scheme for Australian Parliament House, Mitchell / Giurgola & Thorp Architects envisaged a structure of national significance that was sensitively located within a regional landscape. The guiding design themes of land, place and identity are carefully mapped into the building’s architecture, surrounding landscaping and works of art commissioned from some of Australia’s finest practitioners in ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, textiles and wood.

In partnership with Australian Parliament House and the National Archives of Australia.

Happening until Sunday 4 November at the Canberra Museum and Gallery,
Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square, City. See the website for more information.

NGA PLAY: KELLIE O’DEMPSEY: THE NEVER-ENDING LINE  

Kellie O’Dempsey invites you into her living sketchbook, an immersive space of moving marks and dancing lines. Digital projections collide with traditional drawing in a series of dynamic and colourful experiences and creative opportunities.

Contribute to the unique drawing journey as you follow the never ending line to shadow puppets, 3D drawing constructions and live animation before getting into the drawing rink for an immersive drawing experience. The never-ending line investigates drawing as a way of collaboration and transformation and features sound elements composed by Michael Dick.

Showing until Sunday 28 October from 10 am – 5 pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes, Place East, Parkes. See the website for more information.

A TALE OF TWO VILLAGES – AN EXHIBITION  

A Tale of Two Villages tells the story of the Hall-Ginninderra district from Aboriginal times, through the early pioneer farming settlement at Palmerville and then Ginninderra, to the establishment of the village of Hall from 1881.

See the website for more information or drop by the Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, Victoria Street, Hall.

ART DECO  

Comprised entirely of works selected from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection, Art Deco presents superb examples of Australian vitalism, capturing Art Deco’s fascination with the meeting of art, architecture, and technology.

In the 1920s, Australian artists rebelled against the austerity of World War I to create images of an abundant nation filled with strong, youthful figures, capturing the vitalism of a nation reborn.

Technological advancements and urbanisation influenced the emergence of Art Deco: a new aesthetic in art, architecture, design and fashion.

Art Deco presents superb examples of Australian Vitalism, including Rayner Hoff’s architectural frieze Deluge – stampede of the lower gods 1927, Jean Broome-Norton’s Abundance 1934 and Napier Waller’s painting, I’ll put a girdle round about the earth 1933, which captures Art Deco’s fascination with the meeting of art, architecture and technology.

Showing until Monday 31 December 2018, 7 days from 10am-5pm at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes.

For more information, see the website.

BEHIND THE LINES 2017: THE THREE RING CIRCUS  

Roll up, roll up to Behind the Lines 2017 and marvel at the political cartooning spectacle that is The Three-Ring Circus.

Showcasing the year’s best political cartoons, The Three-Ring Circus captures a world where fact and fiction collide and ringmasters, jugglers and acrobats have all stepped into the political Big Top.

From postal votes and citizenship chaos to penalty rates and constitutional recognition, 2017 was a tumultuous year in politics. Its cavalcade of political characters and sensational events provided rich material for our nation’s cartoonists who continue to look behind the lines of the daily political sideshows to capture the spirit of our democracy in all its passion, scepticism and humour.

Behind the Lines 2017 is on now at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Open 9 am – 5 pm. For more information, visit the website.

EMERGING CONTEMPORARIES  

Emerging Contemporaries is the Craft ACT National Award Exhibition for early career artists. This exhibition plays a pivotal role in supporting and transitioning artists into professional practice and placing Australian artists in view of the national cultural collecting institutions, business and industry, and audience.

On display at CraftACT, 180 London Circuit, Level 1, North Building. Email craftact@craftact.org.au or call 6262 9333 for more information.

NGA TALKS AND WORKSHOPS  

Talks and workshops cater for a range of different age groups. For full details visit the NGA website.