The 2014 Canberra Comedy Festival is back again due to such a successful year in 2013 and kicks off on Tuesday 4 March with the Opening Night Gala being held at the Canberra Theatre.
We recently took five with comedian Sammy J who is here on 5 March performing his show The Sammy J Songbook. He is a musical comedian who has been nominated for not just one, but two ARIA awards for his hilarious, witty and creative shows – which very often sell-out quickly!
Read MoreA chatterbox typically has a lot to say, and after visiting Belconnen’s latest coffee shop, there’s certainly plenty to talk about. From the bright colours of the interior and roar of the busy coffee machine, through to the energetic and friendly banter of the staff, Chatterbox Espresso bar has the feeling of being very much a living and breathing café.
Read More‘O’ Week is a great time of year. New arrivals scout of locals to point them in the direction of the bus interchange, the supermarket and the pub. Meanwhile, old hands (read: second years) smile knowingly at the newbies, while barely acknowledging that they had a similar experience only 12 months ago.
Read MoreOff the back of a stellar 2013, rising producer The Kite String Tangle (aka Danny Harley) is darting around the country again this February. Luckily for us he is stopping by Canberra’s Transit Bar this Thursday night!
Read MoreLife is never dull on Lonsdale Street!
It’s been another big week for Canberra’s emerging premier dining district. We’ve seen the arrival of an exciting new venue, while some others are undergoing an upgrade.
Chez Frederic
Firstly, the new kid on the block is Chez Frederic. A cute little restaurant towards the city end of Lonsdale Street was offering a very tidy collection of Italian dishes during a soft opening prior to their formal debut this weekend.
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