Monday night in Canberra is not a typical night people would choose to go out and watch some live music. But last Monday at Transit Bar there was a surprisingly big turnout for the New York based, three-piece band, A Place To Bury Strangers.
Before I left for Transit, I looked up A Place To Bury Strangers and was surprised to see their music described by many as ‘noise’. I was unsure whether this would be a good thing or not.
Read MoreCatch Celtic Thunder at the Royal Theatre on Tuesday 5th February 2013!
Celtic Thunder will take you on a journey through the varying styles of Celtic music, from traditional Irish music and classic love songs to contemporary Irish songs.
For more information and to purchase tickets, Click Here
Read MoreCome and see the Australian Fossil Hunt at the National Dinosaur Museum as part of Canberra’s centenary, starting now and finishing at the end of 2013!
You will be able to complete fun and educational quizzes on the prehistoric past with the answers located throughout the museum. On completion, each child will receive a certificate and a real, 50 million year old fossilized shark tooth to take home.
Adult tickets cost $11.50, children tickets cost $8.50 and family tickets cost $38.00.
For more information visit www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au
Read MoreHead to Thoroughbred Park on Friday 8th February for the Belconnen Magpies Race Day!
Enjoy an afternoon of horse racing, free admission, snack bar and bookies and tote facilities available.
Book a table in the members-only Black Opal Room or enjoy great bar facilities in the Winning Post Bar. Purchase a members day ticket for $15 and enjoy a carvery luncheon in the Black Opal Room. Table bookings are $25.
For more information visit www.throighbredpark.com.au
Read MoreUntil I visited the Hellenic Club in the city on Moore Street in Civic last week, I’d yet to form a concrete opinion on clubs. Something I always associated with an older greyer generation and cigarette smoke, I now realise exactly what’s been missing from my social life. Fresh clean decor, comfortable seating, alfresco dining options, big screens showcasing a variety of entertainment on just about every wall, extensive bar, prices so reasonable I almost exclaimed with disbelief and a separate gambling area also makes things conveniently family friendly if necessary.
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