Friday, 19 March 2010
FRONT ROW FASHION @ THE CANBERRA CENTRE
Fall in love with fashion this Autumn at Canberra Centre. Enjoy the ultimate fashion experience with a stunning fashion show and workshops, helping you make the most from a new seasons styles. Enjoy a Cat walk show in-centre and fashionable dining experience at Cream Cafe. See all the latest Autumn/Winter styles from Canberra Centre's leading fashion retailers in this exclusive fashion show and be inspired by the latest looks for the season. Unwind and relax at North Quarter's Cream Cafe. Receive a glass of chilled Moet Champagne on arrival and enjoy a decadent 2 course lunch while you immerse yourself in the latest Autumn fashion trends with live mannequins on display. Tickets are $45 per person and include a glass of Moet and Chandon Champagne, two course meal and front row fashion complimentary gift. Tickets are limited. To book, phone Canberra Centre on 6247 5611. Fashion show begins at 12.00pm followed by fashionable dining at Cream Cafe at 1.30pm.
Saturday, 20 March 2010
FM104.7 Skyfire @ Lake Burley Griffin
See a magnificent display of fireworks set to a soundtrack simultaneously broadcast on FM 104.7. Canberra lights up for the 22nd time on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin's central basin. Get there well before 8.30pm to secure your spot. This event is FREE.
FRONT ROW FASHION - FASHION, BEAUTY & HAIR WORKSHOPS @ THE CANBERRA CENTRE
Head down to the Canberra Centre and enjoy a day filled of Fashion, Beauty & Hair Workshops. International celebrity hair stylist Alan White will provide tips for attaining gorgeous yet effortless chic waves and luscious locks at 11.00am. With previous clients including Nicole Kidman and Claudia Schiffer, Alan has over 20 years of experience. Whether you're after a new look, more shine or simply some hair inspiration - this workshop is a must! Don't miss Flawless Beauty at 1.00pm, discover the behind-the-scenes beauty regimes by an expert! Napoleon Perdis, Australia's leading cosmetics brand, is bringing its Senior Core Creative Makeup Artist, Kate Squires to Canberra to showcase Autumn's hottest trends. Whether you're after luminous skin or beyond smoky eyes for Autumn 2010, this workshop is for you. To conclude your day enjoy Fashion Styling at 3.00pm. This interactive Fashion Styling workshop will showcase what's on offer for you at Canberra Centre this season. Get the most out of your wardrobe and learn how to mix and match with two of Canberra's most credible fashion stylists Lizzie Wagnerand Kelsey Padjen. Book your tickets now! For more information please phon Canberra Centre on 6247 5611.
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Francophonie Day @ the old bus depot markets
The “Francophonie Group” is a number of French speaking nations who have embassies in Canberra and gather as a group to celebrate the common threads in culture and language. They also exhibit products from their countries and have promotional information for tourism. Nations such as Belgium, Canada, France, Lebanon, Mauritius and Egypt will be present for the day to liaise with visitors about their country. There will also be a selection of stallholders with beautiful handmade products from some of the countries including exquisite striped table cloths from the Provencal region of France, Belgium chocolates, French nougat, boutique cheeses etc.
The grand party in the park @ GLEBE PARK
Join us on Sunday 21 March 2010 at Glebe Park, Canberra City and be part of this fun day. The Grand Party in the Park is a free event for grandparents, grandchildren, friends and family and will feature live entertainment, children’s activities, stalls and tasty food – a fun day out for all ages! This event will be the first combined celebration of the four Seniors Clubs of Canberra: Woden Seniors Inc, Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club, Canberra Seniors Centre Inc, Belconnen Senior Citizens Club Inc. Don't miss it!
Monday, 22 March 2010
LADY GAGA @ THE AIS ARENA
Lady Gaga returns to Australia in March 2010 for a much-demanded headline tour. The Australian tour will feature a spectacular new arena production and full band. Lady Gaga's debut boasts massive hits - the latest Paparazzi, and previous infectious ARIA #'s Just Dance and Poker Face. With an ever-growing legion of fans and an unpredictable, perplexing principal, the return of The Haus of Gaga will be the DO NOT MISS event of summer 2010. Tickets cost $89.90. Begins at 7.30pm.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Twilight @ NewActon Courtyard
Twilight tells the tale of Bella Swan, a 17-year-old girl who moves to the small, rainy town of Forks and becomes enamoured with a mysterious classmate, Edward Cullen. Tickets available online at www.outincanberra.com.au, $20 per deckchair ticket – blanket supplied for the screening. Deckchair menu available. OR Dine at one of the outdoor tables during the film and watch for free. Minimum spend applies, contact Flint on 6162 3350 for bookings. For further information email hello@newacton.com.au or call 6126 1300. NOTE: In the event of rain, the screening will be postponed to the following week, same time, same day. Any refund enquiries due to rain postponement must be advised within 24hrs. Booking fees are not refundable.
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Twilight @ NewActon Courtyard
Twilight tells the tale of Bella Swan, a 17-year-old girl who moves to the small, rainy town of Forks and becomes enamoured with a mysterious classmate, Edward Cullen. Tickets available online at www.outincanberra.com.au, $20 per deckchair ticket – blanket supplied for the screening. Deckchair menu available. OR Dine at one of the outdoor tables during the film and watch for free. Minimum spend applies, contact Flint on 6162 3350 for bookings. For further information email hello@newacton.com.au or call 6126 1300. NOTE: In the event of rain, the screening will be postponed to the following week, same time, same day. Any refund enquiries due to rain postponement must be advised within 24hrs. Booking fees are not refundable.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Melanie Tait Appearence @ Dymocks Canberra Centre
Come along to Dymocks bookstore on Friday 26th March from 5.00pm - 6.00pm to meet Melanie Tait as she launches her book 'Fat Chance: My Big Fat Gastric Band Adventure'. Fat Chance is the funny and honest account of Melanie's journey through the fat life, the surgery, becoming slim and now living with the band. Tried dieting? Come and chat to Melaine Tait author of Fat Chance - you name it, she's tried it! For more information please call 6257 5057.
rock nation @ hush lounge canberra
Rock Nation's first show at Hush Lounge Canberra will feature Perpetual End and many more. $10 Entry. Show begins at 8.00pm - late. For more information please contact the venue.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
African Drum & Dance Workshops with Tuza @ Canberra Baptist Church
Always wanted to try African drumming or dance? The amazing Tuza from Ghana returns to Canberra for a day of drumming and dance workshops that will get your blood pumping! Tuza is known for his patient teaching style and ability to pass on the beautiful and rich rhythms, songs and dances of Ghana, West Africa. The workshops will cater for beginners through to advanced and drums are available for hire. Don't miss a chance to learn from the master! High energy and loads of fun! Drumming for Beginners from 10.00 - 11.30, Intermediate-Advanced from 12.00 - 1.30 and dance workshops from 2.30 - 4.00, all levels welcome. $30 for one workshop, $50 for two workshops and $70 for all three. Drum hire $5. Bookings essential as places are limited.
DOWNER'S 50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION @ DOWNER COMMUNITY CENTRE & OVAL
Come and celebrate Downer's 50th Birthday at the Downer Centre and Oval (Frencham Place Downer). Activities for everyone including exhibitions, stalls, choirs, bands, drummers, jugglers, and lots of good food. Deputy Chief Minister Katy Gallagher will open the Heritage Walk. Downer resident Senator Kate Lundy will launch new book on the history of the suburb. Begins 10.00am to 3.00pm. For more information please contact Chris Paterson on 62628454.
ELECTRIC LAKE @ COMMONWEALTH PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Canberra Musicians Club, Birds Love Fighting Records and the Electric Lake Team presents an all ages free outdoor show! It's a big BYO picnic and there will be BBQs for you to fry up anything meaty, vego or vegan. Performances from Assassins 88, CatCat, Waterford, Old Ace, Ah Pandita, The Fighting league and Voss. Begins at 12.00pm - 9.00pm.
Once in a blue moon: Moon-lake-walking on Weereewa @ Lake George
A dance and music event on the bed of Weereewa (Lake George) is indeed a once in a blue moon event. And particularly so on 27 March when Mirramu Dance Company, The Lake Dancers and musicians Colin Offord and Yilan Yeh join to presage the second full moon of March. Their contemporary dance piece evokes the phases of the moon. The Lake Dancers perform AWAKENING, a piece honouring the land and the rain and which ends with audience involvement. MOON-LAKE-WALKING is a Weereewa Festival 2010 event and will take place on the lake bed opposite Mirramu Creative Arts Centre 849 Lake Road, Bungendore from 4 to 6pm on Saturday 27 March. Audience members are invited to bring rugs and cushions. Tickets will be sold at the gate. For more information please contact Barbie Robinson on 0419 492 658.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Mike Price Trio & Vertical @ Llewellyn Hall
The School of Music 2010 Premier Concert Series kicks off on Wednesday 31st March with a dynamic jazz double bill in Llewellyn Hall. Mike Price, guitarist and Head of Jazz Studies at the A.N.U teams up with his ANU colleagues to make up the Mike Price Trio. Formed in 1998 the trio has been a mainstay of the A.C.T and N.S.W. jazz scene performing at festivals and noted jazz venues. The music is a blend of styles from blues tinged jazz reminiscent of guitar greats Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, and George Benson, through to the contemporary influences of guitarists such as John Abercrombie and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Also, don't miss Vertical, a tight quartet that has played in a variety of jazz venues and festivals in New South Wales, Canberra and Victoria, receiving excellent reviews of their concert performances. They play mostly original music influenced by different styles from funk/grooves, Latin and Straight-ahead modern jazz. Their repertoire also includes creative arrangements of songs by notable artists such as Sting, Cindy Lauper, Leonard Bernstein and Burt Bacharach. Vertical’s compositions leave plenty of room for improvisation, interplay and conversation between the musicians-always fresh and new. Begins at 7.30pm. Tickets cost $35, Concession $30, ANU students & children $20. For more information please visit ticketek.com.au or anu.edu.au/music. Don't miss these two great performances!
