Year: 2010

Brother and sister duo Angus & Julia Stone won hearts with their debut album ‘A Book Like This’ and now they’re skipping back to Canberra as part of their new album tour, ‘And the Boys.’

Traveling has been an integral part of the Stone’s musical story so it’s not surprising they opted to record their new album ‘Down The Way’ in a number of diverse locations around the globe.

“The songs have been written all over the place. Stormy corners of backstage rooms, and rusty windows of old hotels in sleepy towns," Julia said.

On Saturday, 27 February Benjamin’s Restaurants will be transformed into an art gallery for a a special exhibition – Too much detail, something to watch out for – by local artists Adriana Seserko and Jason Van Wetering.

For those who love to dine at Benjamin’s Restaurant you’ll be pleased to know that the restaurant will be trading as usual, with the team inviting patrons to dine amongst the art.

The young artists have united to serve up an eclectic combination of artistic flavours in surrealism, expressionism and contemporary fantasy, with all pieces for sale.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet is one of cinema’s most inventive and inspired talents and the creator of Amelie, Delicatessen and A Very Long Engagement. His new film Micmacs, is a dazzling comedy that follows a band of misfits, lead by accidental hero, Bazil, who takes revenge on big business.

Popular dining hot-spot Anise has recently closed the doors of its Melbourne Building home to make way for Thirst Winebar & Eatery. Anise’s former owners have done a stunning job with bringing the new venue to life,...

Holly Throsby will perform at our outdoor amphitheatre, by the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, on Saturday 20 February 2010. If it rains, the performance will be held in the Museum’s Hall.

Holly will be accompanied by her long-time band, The Hello Tigers, Bree van Reyk and Jens Birchall.

The performance will be supported by local Canberra band, The Cashews and will coincide with the Water: H2O=Life exhibition.