Year: 2012

Greek feast

Posted by | Oct 24, 2012 | |

High windows, streams of natural light, stark white walls dotted with vibrant splashes of ultramarine blue, voices dripping with hospitable Greek accents, geometric architectural motifs and the unmistakable, seductive scent of quality Mediterranean cooking. Giving my wistful imagination full reign, I too could have sworn I was lounging in Santorini. Sadly not the case – but fortunately, I was at the next best thing within the confines of Australia’s capital territory – O’Stratos Greek Taverna on Lonsdale Street Braddon.

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Duxton Sunday Sessions – win!

Posted by | Oct 24, 2012 |

Now that the long awaited warm weather has rolled back in, Canberra’s original Sunday sessions are back!

Starting from Sunday the 4th of November, Sunday Sessions at Duxton will be THE Sunday session to attend this summer. The soon to be famous Duxton Burger Bar and BBQ will be out on the terrace from 12pm, with live music and DJs from 1pm.

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Win a All Our Friends At Night package!

Posted by | Oct 23, 2012 |

UC Live! and Pang! present All Our Friends At Night 2012!

Catch Chiddy Bang, Jack Beats, Hermitude, Rizzle Kicks, Charli XCX and Peking Duk on Friday 5th October at UV Refectory at 8pm.

Thanks to our friends at UC Live, you have the chance to WIN a double pass to All Our Friends At Night at UC on Friday 5th October, a copy of the album ‘Breakfast’ by All Our Friends At Night artist CHIDDY BANG and a copy of the album ‘Stereo Typical’ by All Our Friends At Night artist RIZZLE KICKS!

In 25 words or less, tell us what country Rizzle Kicks are from.

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Big Record, CD and Book Sale at The Dickson Tradies

Posted by | Oct 23, 2012 |

Over 50,000 records, CDs and books will up for sale on Saturday and Sunday, 3 and 4 November, from 9.00am until 5.00pm.

There are collectables and bargains to be found for everyone, with rock, jazz, blues, metal, alternative, soul and dance, to name a few. Plus, with free entry there is little reason to not go in and browse through.

Everything is quality stock from some of Australia’s best record dealers. This event is set to become a regular on the record-hunting scene for Canberra collectors.

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16th Canberra International Film Festival

Posted by | Oct 23, 2012 |

Extraordinary films from around the world will be being showcased during this 12-day program, from Wednesday, 31 October to Sunday, 11 November.

Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Arc Cinema and the National Gallery of Australia will be hosting the festival, which celebrates cinemas ability to tell the stories of the many cultures. A total of 60 films from 30 countries make up the program, along with events such as Q&A sessions and panel discussions with directors, producers, actors and the range of artists involved in filmmaking.

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