Gertrude Boutique in Manuka is unique even amongst a suburb of quirky, original fashion outlets. Located on Bougainville Street in the popular dining and shopping area, Gertrude is a welcoming abode among shops better known for price tags than service.
Read MoreUC Live! presents Daniel Merriweather with special guests Fantine on Thursday 3rd May 2012.
Taking the world by storm, 26-year-old Merriweather is at the forefront of the soul revival. His debut album ‘Love & War’ is a rollercoaster ride of hit singles, big beats and overall talent. This is set to be launched at Zierholz @ UC, Thursday 3rd May, doors open at 8pm in a performance Canberrans will not soon forget.
Read MoreSheltered quietly away behind manicured hedges and shady evergreens on what would otherwise be the noisy corner of Girrawheen and Northbourne, lives a small family run restaurant which has established itself as much a part of the Canberra landscape as roundabouts and winter frosts. Nestled contently in its cosy nook, The Haig Italian Restaurant filled a pretty big hole in my Monday night routine.
Read MoreEvery so often an artist comes along who leaves their mark on the world (for better or worse). For Michael Jackson it was the moonwalk, Bonno the sunglasses.
For rap giant Lil Jon it was taking three innocent words dipping them in crunk and leaving the world wondering how YEAH, WHAT, and OK were now the most explosive words in the English language.
On a crisp Thursday night, the stage was set for the capital to host the most intense and energetic performer in the rap business.
Read MoreLocal restaurant, Sage Dining Rooms is literally adding new dimensions to its dessert menu. Here we interview new pastry chef, who describes his move to Canberra from some of the finest areas in France as an unexpected yet welcomed journey.
The love of pastry began for Jean-Charles Sommer as a boy in France kicking around a ball with his two best friends on an oval behind a cake shop. Sommer and his friends used to purchase sweets from the shop regularly, the aroma of the cakes and pastries ignited a sensory sensation and begun his love affair for the smell and taste of sweets.
Read More