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Saturday, 8 June 2013
Musing Botanical by Jennifer Freebody @ Watson Arts Centre
Observing the cornucopia of flowers and fruits that bloom and ripen through the changing seasons in Canberra was what initially inspired artist Jennifer Freebody to start painting this new collection of works. Bold, sometimes lyrical, botanical images that float or race across canvases. Let yourself be led on a journey in and out, over and under, and looping back to another point, following a thread that leads you down steps to yet another level of contemplation. Join us for this truly unique exhibition. From 5.30pm everyday.
SATURDAY’S CREATIVE RETREATS @ Benedict House & Cafe
Withdraw from the bustle of every life to relax, learn new skills and retrieve your creativity. $50pp. 10.00 – 10.30 : Familiarise, choose beads. 10.30 – 12.30 : Workshop 1. 12.30 – 1.30 : Lunch break – bring your own or book a table in “The Refectory”. 1.30 – 4.00 : Workshop 2. Your booking is secured with payment. We accept telephone payments over the phone using credit card. Three days notice is required for cancellation, refunds or exchanged. Price does not include beads. Note: Classes may be postponed unless there is a minimum number of 4 students. Max No of students 8 unless by arrangement for groups. For more info and to book now Click Here
SUNSET SESSIONS @ Gungahlin Lakes
Come down to the Lakes Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 5pm for some great live entertainment on the terrace. Get a group together and enjoy the good times with buckets of 4 Coronas for $20.
The Dream of a Century: the Griffins in Australia’s Capital @ National Library of Australia
Many hands have shaped Australia’s national capital but none more so than Canberra’s original designers, Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. The couple’s winning entry for the design of a new capital took them from their native Chicago to Australia in 1914. They made their home in Australia for the next 20 years. The Dream of a Century focuses on the Griffins’ design enterprise in Canberra and showcases material from the couple’s practice in the United States, Australia and India, most of which has never before been displayed. The exhibition will be open daily, between 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Entry is free. For more info Click Here
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Art Is A Weapon @ The Museum of Australian Democracy
Art is a Weapon is based on a portfolio of 14 linocuts created by the Melbourne Popular Art Group to commemorate the 1954 centenary of the Eureka Stockade incident at Ballarat. Investigate the appropriation of Eureka by all sides of politics as a means of influencing political opinion in Australia. The exhibition is open everyday. Admission into the exhibition is $2 for adults, $1 for children and concessions and $5 for families. For more info Click Here
Behind The Lines @ The Museum Of Australian Democracy
As the saying goes, a year is a long time in politics! Behind the Lines 2012 looks back on the highs and lows of the political year through the eyes of Australia’s best cartoonists. Their observations of the personalities, parties and political power-plays are insightful, amusing and emotive. Explore the political year that was: from asylum seekers to leadership battles, and the carbon tax to the economy. It was a year of controversy, crises and sometimes unintentional comedy. There is a small admission fee of $2 for adults, $1 for children and concessions and $5 fo families. The exhibition is open everyday. For more info Click Here
Musing Botanical by Jennifer Freebody @ Watson Arts Centre
Observing the cornucopia of flowers and fruits that bloom and ripen through the changing seasons in Canberra was what initially inspired artist Jennifer Freebody to start painting this new collection of works. Bold, sometimes lyrical, botanical images that float or race across canvases. Let yourself be led on a journey in and out, over and under, and looping back to another point, following a thread that leads you down steps to yet another level of contemplation. Join us for this truly unique exhibition. From 5.30pm everyday.
Sunday Best @ A Bite To Eat
A Bite To Eat Café and Bar at the Chifley Shops in the heart of the Woden Valley hosts Sunday Best every Sunday evening. Bringing you FREE live music 5-7pm, happy hour on booze 5-6pm and tapas plates available from 5pm. Each week featuring different grooves and styles such. This week Sunday Best is bringing you Freyas Rain bringing stomping good originals and covers blues jazz fusion. For more info Click Here. Don’t miss a minute of the best FREE live music in Canberra on Sundays!
SUNSET SESSIONS @ Gungahlin Lakes
Come down to the Lakes Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 5pm for some great live entertainment on the terrace. Get a group together and enjoy the good times with buckets of 4 Coronas for $20.
The Dream of a Century: the Griffins in Australia’s Capital @ National Library of Australia
Many hands have shaped Australia’s national capital but none more so than Canberra’s original designers, Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. The couple’s winning entry for the design of a new capital took them from their native Chicago to Australia in 1914. They made their home in Australia for the next 20 years. The Dream of a Century focuses on the Griffins’ design enterprise in Canberra and showcases material from the couple’s practice in the United States, Australia and India, most of which has never before been displayed. The exhibition will be open daily, between 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Entry is free. For more info Click Here
Monday, 10 June 2013
Art Is A Weapon @ The Museum of Australian Democracy
Art is a Weapon is based on a portfolio of 14 linocuts created by the Melbourne Popular Art Group to commemorate the 1954 centenary of the Eureka Stockade incident at Ballarat. Investigate the appropriation of Eureka by all sides of politics as a means of influencing political opinion in Australia. The exhibition is open everyday. Admission into the exhibition is $2 for adults, $1 for children and concessions and $5 for families. For more info Click Here
Behind The Lines @ The Museum Of Australian Democracy
As the saying goes, a year is a long time in politics! Behind the Lines 2012 looks back on the highs and lows of the political year through the eyes of Australia’s best cartoonists. Their observations of the personalities, parties and political power-plays are insightful, amusing and emotive. Explore the political year that was: from asylum seekers to leadership battles, and the carbon tax to the economy. It was a year of controversy, crises and sometimes unintentional comedy. There is a small admission fee of $2 for adults, $1 for children and concessions and $5 fo families. The exhibition is open everyday. For more info Click Here
Musing Botanical by Jennifer Freebody @ Watson Arts Centre
Observing the cornucopia of flowers and fruits that bloom and ripen through the changing seasons in Canberra was what initially inspired artist Jennifer Freebody to start painting this new collection of works. Bold, sometimes lyrical, botanical images that float or race across canvases. Let yourself be led on a journey in and out, over and under, and looping back to another point, following a thread that leads you down steps to yet another level of contemplation. Join us for this truly unique exhibition. From 5.30pm everyday.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Art Is A Weapon @ The Museum of Australian Democracy
Art is a Weapon is based on a portfolio of 14 linocuts created by the Melbourne Popular Art Group to commemorate the 1954 centenary of the Eureka Stockade incident at Ballarat. Investigate the appropriation of Eureka by all sides of politics as a means of influencing political opinion in Australia. The exhibition is open everyday. Admission into the exhibition is $2 for adults, $1 for children and concessions and $5 for families. For more info Click Here
Behind The Lines @ The Museum Of Australian Democracy
As the saying goes, a year is a long time in politics! Behind the Lines 2012 looks back on the highs and lows of the political year through the eyes of Australia’s best cartoonists. Their observations of the personalities, parties and political power-plays are insightful, amusing and emotive. Explore the political year that was: from asylum seekers to leadership battles, and the carbon tax to the economy. It was a year of controversy, crises and sometimes unintentional comedy. There is a small admission fee of $2 for adults, $1 for children and concessions and $5 fo families. The exhibition is open everyday. For more info Click Here
Event Re-cap
Recap: Katie Noonan @ The Abbey
by James van Leeuwen
Katie Noonan has proven herself to be an able songstress over the past decade. Voted as one of Australia’s top 20 singers of all time by iconic peers such as Kate Ceberano and Michael Paynter last week, it is her versatility that puts her at the pinnacle of the countries music scene. Being equal parts pop, to vocalize jazz, the Elixir and George star promised to pull out all stops with a night of hits focused around the new album Songbook.
