OutInCanberra, Author at OutInCanberra

New menu delights @ artespresso

Posted by OutInCanberra | Feb 23, 2011 | Dining |

As those who dine out in Canberra regularly will know, we have some pretty fabulous restaurants in this town. This has been further emphasised by the recent awarding of Australian Good Food and Travel Guide Chef Hats to seven local restaurants, including the recently rejuvenated artespresso in Kingston.

I have been a long-time fan of artespresso, and when news came my way that a new Hat had been awarded and that a fresh team of floor and kitchen staff had been appointed I wasted no time in checking things out.

The Ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll Jam Session: Exclusive Offer

Posted by OutInCanberra | Feb 21, 2011 | Arts |

Exclusive Offer!

Don’t miss The Ultimate Rock ‘n’ Roll Jam Session at Canberra Theatre Centre on Thursday 3rd March.

It was an ordinary day in December 1956, in Sun Studios Tennessee, when four music legends had a chance meeting that later influenced the entire music world.

On this day Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash recorded together for the first and last time.

The four musicians spent hours playing music, competing with each other, comparing riffs and making a beautiful racket that was some of the best music you’ll ever hear.

WIN tickets to The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest

Posted by OutInCanberra | Feb 21, 2011 | Arts |

Win tickets!

See the final chapter of The Millennium Series in March with the release of The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest.

In this last instalment, Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders.

Fash’n’Treasure returns for 2011

Posted by OutInCanberra | Feb 21, 2011 | Lifestyle |

Indulge in a day of clothes, shoes, bags, hats and accessories at Fash’n’Treasure on Saturday 5th March 2011.

Held at the Kingston Old Bus Depot Building, the event brings together local wardrobes, fashion designers, fashion shops, milliners and stylists.

Traders range from vintage fashion dealers, boutiques and designers to local Canberrans selling their second-hand fashions, stylists and colourists.

So head along between 10:00am and 2:00pm and search for the perfect accompaniments for your wardrobe!

Entry is free.

XXXX Summer Bright Lager DJ Kombi @ All Bar Nun

Posted by OutInCanberra | Feb 21, 2011 | Food & Drink, Nightlife |

Don’t miss when the XXXX Summer Bright Lager DJ Kombi drives into All Bar Nun beer garden on Saturday 26th February 2011.

The converted 1970 VW kombi, complete with hydraulic opening roof which houses a professional DJ and audio set up, is touring the country transforming venues and playing the hottest tunes.

The action kicks off at 4:00pm, with the SummerDude DJs playing a mixture of classic and the latest dancefloor hits.