Author: OutInCanberra

Recap: Stafford Brothers @ Academy

Posted by | Jul 11, 2011 | , |

Academy hosted one of the biggest acts in Australian house music, Stafford Brothers on Friday night. The Gold Coast siblings, Matt and Chris Stafford, have made a name for themselves DJing some of the biggest party destinations in the world. They even had their own reality TV show on Foxtel that captured their extensive tour around the northern hemisphere.

Though it was a world away from the sunny beaches of Ibiza and Mykonos, the Stafford Brothers brought the party to Canberra, a welcome distraction from the sub-zero temperature and blustery wind that continued outside.

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Win tickets to a special preview screening of Beginners

Posted by | Jul 7, 2011 | |

With Beginners, filmmaker and graphic artist Mike Mills has created a thoughtful, joyous and tender film about love, romance, loss and life in all its messiness and beauty.

Ewan McGregor stars as Oliver, a single late 30-something who meets and falls in love with the beguiling and cheeky Anna (Melanie Laurent), only months after his father Hal (Christopher Plummer) has passed away.

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Colonial Beef Steak Club @ Kingsleys Steak and Crabhouse

Posted by | Jul 6, 2011 | |

In the early 18th century, a number of Beef Steak Clubs began to spring up in London. They were part members’ club, part secret society with all being based around the wonder and marvel of beef steaks.

The most famous, The Sublime Society of Beef Steaks, was formed by John Rich, the harlequin and machinist at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. The club was frequented by actors, artists, men of wit and song, noblemen, royalty, statesmen, and great soldiers with entry requirements so stringent that even the Prince Regent (the future King George IV) was merely placed on the waiting list.

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Pankhurst Wines

Posted by | Jul 6, 2011 | , |

Head to Pankhurst Winery in July for a special truffle tasting event as part of the Capital Country Truffle Festival.

Located only 25 minutes away from the city centre, Pankhurst Wines have been operating for over 20 years and are well known for their award winning wine.

On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July, enjoy specially created truffle pane as part of regular wine tastings, as well as a range of cheeses.

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Sugaring arrives in Canberra

Posted by | Jul 5, 2011 | |

The combination of sugar and lemon juice is well-known as an ideal topping for pancakes, and now it can also get your body smooth and ready for the bikini season with the arrival of Sugaring in Australia.

The hair removal treatment uses a natural sugar paste and boasts a string of positive including being less painful, more gentle, and more efficient than its alternatives.

Erica’s Aesthetics in Kingston is the first place in Canberra to offer the hair removal treatment, which has taken the world by storm and is preferred to waxing in parts of Europe.

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