What's On in Canberra?
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Don’t miss out to enjoy a fabulous dinner at Flint Dining Room & Bar, great wine and tapas at Parlour wine bar, a relaxing spa at Soma Day Spa, cool jazz and bohemian nights at the NewActon Pavillion.
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CANBERRA NARA CANDLE FESTIVAL |
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When? 18/09/2010
Where? Lennox Gardens, Canberra Nara Park
Introducing Canberra’s sister city relationship with Nara, Japan! Take part in origami, calligraphy, didgeridoo and boomerang painting workshops and even make your own Japanese lantern for the evening hours! Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and marvel at the various arts & crafts showcased. At dusk see the beautiful sight of more than 2000 floating candles arranged in the dry riverbed of Canberra Nara Park. Join in a day of celebration and fun with this spectacular event!
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BOLLYWOOD DIMENSIONS INDIAN CUISINE |
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When? Always
Where? 12/33 Mort St. Braddon
Just recently opened, Bollywood Dimensions Indian Cuisine is the latest addition to the Canberra dining scene. This fine dining restaurant boasts some of India’s most beloved and authentic regional dishes. The restaurant’s unique atmosphere and warm hospitality makes it the perfect place for an intimate dinner for two or a pleasant lunch with friends. Partnering with the Bollywood Dimensions Dance School, when it comes to ambiance and entertainment, this restaurant never experiences a dull moment!
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THE DA VINCI MACHINES EXHIBITION |
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When? 11/09/2010 to 14/11/2010
Where? : Commonwealth Park in the Floriade grounds
Travel back in time and let Leonardo da Vinci stun you with his incredible inventions. This exhibition offers you the chance to see exact replicas of more than 60 of da Vinci’s machines. From astonishing flying machines, nautical, hydraulic, and architectural innovations, to revolutionary applications of civil engineering and war machines. Come to this exhibition and have the opportunity to touch and handle a range of machines and gain a first-hand appreciation of how they work.
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When? 13th of August to 4th of September 2010
Where? Erindale Theatre, McBryde Cres, Wanniassa
The Canberra Philharmonic Society in association with Erindale Theatre is proud to present there latest musical ‘Boy From Oz.’ This musical tells the dazzling, funny, and heart-breaking story of the great entertainer Peter Allen. Jarrad West stars in this musical and brilliantly portrays this Australian international artist. Come see this spectacular musical as it takes you through the life of Peter Allen and his rise to fame.
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MONARO FOLK SOCIETY COLONIAL BALL |
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When? Saturday 4th of September 2010
Where? Albert Hall, Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra
This event allows you to dress up in your Colonial evening wear and enjoy a night of dancing, champagne, and nibbles! Everyone is welcome to join as this fully catered event will put a smile on your face. Featuring sounds from the Wongawilli Dance Band from Wollongong for your enjoyment!
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LIFE, DEATH AND MAGIC: 2000 YEARS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN ANCESTRAL ART
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When? 13/08/2010 to 31/10/2010
Where? National Gallery of Australia
Come visit this major exhibition on Southeast Asian animist art and let the National Gallery of Australia enlighten you. Showcasing some of their most dramatic sculptures, jewelry, and textiles, this exhibition will allow you to discover the power of art made for rituals of life and death. Come see how objects are transformed into art as pleasant designs appease ancestral spirits and grotesque imagery warns off evil spirits.
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Where? 38 Robertson RD Wamboin
The Intrigue Gallery showcases the creativity of the artist, Nina Lange. Her stunning photographic imagery reflects her unique perspective on our environment and on people and places. The gallery produces fine-art photography collectables and the limited edition prints sought after by private and corporate collectors.
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When? 11/09/2010 to 10/10/2010
Where? Commonwealth Park
This year come celebrate the Floriade in Australia’s capital city. This miraculous celebration of Spring will allow you to see over a million flowers in bloom. Beautiful garden bed designs will inspire your imagination and artistic entertainment will capture you. Take part in various demonstrations and workshops and be sure to engage yourself in any of the exhibitions. This is the perfect family event or one to visit with a friend.
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When? Always
Where? All Over
Ministry of Sound was one of the key locations in the development of house music and super-clubs in Britain in the early 90s. Yes, Ministry is that old, but like a shape-shifting mutant cool thing from the future, we've adapted and grown and overcome all sorts of adversity, from day-glo happy pants to the 'fall' of superclubs to the global economic hoopla that's going on right now... Check out what's happening in Australia...
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