Art is a Weapon takes you back to an Australia gripped by the Cold War. Amid propaganda for and against communism, artists turned to an image familiar to most Australians; the Southern Cross flag of the Eureka Stockade.
Read MoreBars are typically quieter early in the week. However, if you throw out an invitation to the local bartending community offering a masterclass and free tequila before dinnertime you’re pretty much guaranteed to pull a crowd. After an introductory Negroni made with Mescal, the crowd was buzzing with excitement prior to the demonstration. Ocho Tequila Brand Ambassador Phil Bayly had donned his traditional hat, the big screen was set up and everyone was ready to go. It was show time.
Read MoreThe fairy-lit wonderland that is Mint Garden Bar still conjures an atmosphere of European elegance and care-free summertime laughter upon entry to Gorman House’s much loved Sage Restaurant. For a cool winter’s night in Canberra the illusion is no mean feat, and sets a very welcome tone of blissful indulgence – readily enjoyed throughout the first class experience to which Sage plays exemplary host.
Read MoreThe Rocket opens this week (29 August 2013). We sat down to chat with director by Kim Mourdant (Bomb Harvest, Copyrites) only to discover there were a couple of local links to this truly international film. Executive Producer Triphet Rookachat, an ex-monk in Canberra who ran restaurants and now spends most of his time in overseas, provided funding for the film. Producer Sylvia Wilczynski was born and bred in Canberra – her father worked at Duntroon.
We were keen to ask Kim about the difficulties of making films overseas, the changing market and what he thought of Skywhale.
Read MoreThe restaurant that took the Inner South by storm – with its incredible vaulted brick ceilings and seriously luxurious food – is no longer the new kid on the block. Rather, after four years of consistently bellissimo food and service, the restaurant is an institution, a safe haven… a place where you know a sense of deep satisfaction is assured.
The menu is a more modern take on Italian cuisine, however there are a few classics hidden among the generous list. Here are but a few current offerings that will tanatalise your taste buds with fresh and exciting flavours.
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