Summer 2016–17 ’s sensational summer The season is right for a short break to the capital! Soak up the sunshine, blue sky and indulgent treats before taking in blockbuster exhibitions, world-class sporting events and a jam-packed calendar of summer events. TAKE IT ALL IN EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS For the first time in history, some Rise early and take to the skies of the world’s greatest treasures in a hot-air balloon as the early from the Palace of Versailles are in morning sun fills the valley and for an epic exhibition, lakes with soft morning light. exclusive to Canberra. Embodying Enjoy the serenity as you drift above the opulence, luxury and beauty of Canberra, sealing the experience a period central French history, with a Champagne breakfast just Versailles: Treasures from the Palace as the rest of the city is starting to at the National Gallery of Australia come alive. is not to be missed. Take advantage of the capital’s Across the lake you will find the fabulous weather by hiring a bike National Museum of Australia’s or segway and riding around Lake major international exhibition, Burley Griffin. Hire a kayak, surf ski A History Of The World In 100 or canoe and explore the lake or do Objects From The British Museum. the ‘bridge to bridge’ walk around This exhibition explores the history the inner basin, stopping off at of humanity from two million years attractions along the way. ago until the present. Summer is the season for outdoor cinema in the national capital. Catch latest releases, children’s movies and classic films in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ Sunset Cinema. The Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas is also a crowd favourite, returning to the Patrick White Lawns by the National Library of Australia.

Left: in the Park. Photo: Events ACT Front cover: Australia Day Fireworks Spectacular Braddon precinct

TREAT YOURSELF CELEBRATE After all that fresh summer air Celebrate Australia Day in the you’ll have earned a little indulgence Australian capital. On 26 January and Canberra’s red-hot food and Australia Day in the Park starts early wine scene is sure to impress. with the Great Aussie Day Breakfast Refuel in the inner-city foodie and loads of fun for the whole family, precincts of Braddon, NewActon as well as the National Flag Raising and the Kingston Foreshore — and Citizenship Ceremony. where you’ll find a delicious Don’t miss the Australia Day combination of hipster coffee shops, Fireworks Spectacular finale on innovative cafes and award-winning — there's no restaurants — or spend the day better way to end Australia Day sampling the region’s cool climate with your family and friends. wines, with more than 30 cellar doors located within 35 minutes drive of Canberra. T20 PM's XI v Sri Lanka

CHEER YOUR TEAM GET FESTIVE Be in the crowd when the Central Summer is a season for festivals Coast Mariners take on and celebrations. Australia’s United. Head to GIO Stadium ultimate car show, Summernats Car Canberra for the second Canberra Festival is a spectator’s paradise. match of the season that will see Catch street machines, show cars, the Central Coast Mariners take on traders’ pavilions, live bands, the the reigning Hyundai A-League Kids’ Zone and more. Celebrate champions in what will be a Christmas In The City with a giant blockbuster match. Christmas tree and a brand new series of food, drinks, music, Be at this summer to handcrafted and arts markets and see Australia take on New Zealand entertainment. Experience a taste in a thrilling One Day International. of the world as Canberra's Manuka Oval will also host a T20 multicultural communities fixture between the Prime Minister’s showcase their cultures through XI and Sri Lanka in February, an food and performance at the exciting annual Canberra fixture. National Multicultural Festival. What’s on throughout summer

Burns family portrait, 2007 by Kristin Headlam. Collection of Hermina Burns.

THE POPULAR PLAY UP AIS TOURS PET SHOW MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PORTRAIT AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT GALLERY DEMOCRACY AT OLD Come on tour to see PARLIAMENT HOUSE The Popular Pet Show where many of our top will express the joy and Curated for, with and by athletes prepared for warmth that many of us children, this fabulous the Rio 2016 Olympics derive from our animal space allows children to — you might even companions, and will stand up, dress up, make catch some of them celebrate their trusting, up, think up and step up. training for their unpretentious ways. moadoph.gov.au next competition. 02 6270 8222 portrait.gov.au experienceais.com.au/ 02 6102 7000 visit-ais/tours 02 6214 1010 Ranger guided walks at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

RANGER GUIDED DRESS CODE: EMPIRE FOR COUNTRY, WALKS MUSEUM OF FOR NATION TIDBINBILLA AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN NATURE RESERVE DEMOCRACY AT OLD WAR MEMORIAL Don't miss your chance PARLIAMENT HOUSE Aboriginal and Torres to see Australian An old coat rescued. Strait Islander stories of wildlife, including Sir Edmund Barton military service in times of kangaroos, platypus, revealed. Discover an war and peace are told in wombats and more, intriguing tale of power, this new exhibition at the in this beautiful natural prestige and Australia’s . environment. changing ties to Britain. For Country, for Nation tidbinbilla.act.gov.au moadoph.gov.au highlights these stories 02 6205 1233 02 6270 8222 and explores themes of remembrance through family histories, objects, art, and photographs. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211

Middle East display, Australian War Memorial

KEEPER TALKS ICONIC AUSTRALIAN MIDDLE EAST DISPLAY NATIONAL ZOO & HOUSES AUSTRALIAN WAR AQUARIUM NATIONAL ARCHIVES MEMORIAL Learn about the wide OF AUSTRALIA A new permanent display range of native and A behind-the-scenes that expands the story of exotic animals, exploration of 30 of the Australia’s involvement in including lions, most important conflicts in the Middle East penguins and meerkats, Australian homes of the is now open at the which call the National past 60 years. Vivid Australian War Memorial. Zoo & Aquarium home. photography, rich The display includes Keeper Talks take place illustrations, 3D models hundreds of items from on weekends and and interviews look the Memorial’s collection school holidays. beyond the physical and on loan from current nationalzoo.com.au structures to tell the and former Australian 02 6287 8400 story of how good design Defence Force personnel. can enrich lifestyle. awm.gov.au naa.gov.au 02 6243 4211 02 6212 3600 National Portrait Gallery

KSPACE TOUR: COLLECTION GO ON AN ADVENTURE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HIGHLIGHTS AT THE MINT AUSTRALIA NATIONAL PORTRAIT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN Create your own GALLERY MINT time-travelling robot Explore the National Collect the special and blast to the past in Portrait Gallery My Visit to the Mint activity Kspace, an interactive Collection and the booklet this summer and adventure game for kids building on this free go on an adventure to aged 5-12 years. daily highlights tour. learn how all of Session times vary. Meet some of the most Australia’s circulating nma.gov.au/kspace interesting people in the coins are made! 1800 026 132 collection and learn ramint.gov.au about the building. 02 6202 6999 portrait.gov.au 02 6102 7000 National Dinosaur Museum

FACE UP IN ROLL OF HONOUR MUSEUM TOURS KING’S HALL PROJECTIONS NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN WAR MUSEUM AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL Bring your camera, your DEMOCRACY AT OLD Explore the First World friends and those burning PARLIAMENT HOUSE War galleries. At night dinosaur questions for a Join the democratic see the names of those fun and educational journey chorus and vote for who gave their lives back in time. Tours run what matters to you projected onto the every weekend and during by projecting your Memorial. Check the ACT/NSW school holidays. selfie onto the walls website for the nationaldinosaurmuseum. of King’s Hall. name schedule. com.au moadoph.gov.au awm.gov.au 02 6230 2655 02 6270 8222 02 6243 4211 Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia

MAGNA CARTA: TREASURES GALLERY THE FOUNDATION AN AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY COLLECTION STORY OF AUSTRALIA CANBERRA MUSEUM MUSEUM OF Browse new additions AND GALLERY AUSTRALIAN when you come face to The collection features DEMOCRACY AT OLD works on display from PARLIAMENT HOUSE face with some of the Library’s greatest the Nolan Collection by How do the movie treasures and eminent Australian The Castle, the Yirrkala Australia’s best artist, Sir Sidney Nolan. Bark Petitions and known stories. This significant collection Albert Langer relate to nla.gov.au was donated to the people Magna Carta? Find out 02 6262 1111 of Australia in 1974 and and explore the history includes works from the from an Australian Kelly series, the Burke perspective. and Wills expedition, moadoph.gov.au Under the pier and more. 02 6270 8222 cmag.com.au 02 6207 3968 National Gallery of Australia

MEMORY OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY THE SELL WORLD IN CANBERRA OF AUSTRALIA NATIONAL LIBRARY CANBERRA MUSEUM TALKS AND OF AUSTRALIA AND GALLERY WORKSHOPS Step back in time, into Discover the rich NATIONAL GALLERY the advertisements of documentary heritage OF AUSTRALIA Australia's past. The Sell held in Canberra’s The National Gallery showcases rich collections premier cultural of Australia has an of Australian advertising institutions and the extensive program of and explores the messages contribution made to talks and workshops behind iconic and long the UNESCO Australian where you can learn forgotten ads. Memory of the World about local and nla.gov.au/exhibitions/ Register by Canberra's international the-sell librarians, archivists, artists, be inspired 02 6262 1271 curators and by the National Art conservators. Collection and create cmag.com.au your own artworks. 02 6207 3968 nga.gov.au 02 6240 6411 Sunset Cinema Canberra

THE DESIGNER WITH FRANK STELLA THE UNTIL 17 DECEMBER THE MIDAS TOUCH KENNETH TYLER SUNSET CINEMA ROYAL AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION CANBERRA MINT NATIONAL GALLERY AUSTRALIAN Explore the masterly OF AUSTRALIA NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS work of Stuart Devlin AO Artist Frank Stella and CMG, from designing master printer Kenneth Watch the stars under Australia’s coins to Tyler played a significant the stars with Sunset becoming the goldsmith role in the development Cinema. Sit back, relax and jeweller to Her of twentieth-century and enjoy some good Majesty Queen American printmaking. food, great films and Elizabeth II. This exhibition showcases the Canberra twilight ramint.gov.au a selection of Stella’s with friends and family 02 6202 6999 adventurous and this summer. groundbreaking prints. sunsetcinema.com.au/ nga.gov.au canberra 02 6240 6411 02 5310 6657 Inca gold llama, 1400–1550 CE, Peru Inca gold llama 1400–1550 CE, Peru

UNTIL 24 DECEMBER 26–27 DECEMBER, UNTIL 29 JANUARY CHRISTMAS IN THE 1 AND 26 JANUARY A HISTORY OF CITY — CANBERRA FEDERATION THE WORLD IN 100 CELEBRATES GALLERY SPECIAL OBJECTS FROM THE CITY CENTRE OPENINGS BRITISH MUSEUM NATIONAL ARCHIVES See the GUINNESS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA OF AUSTRALIA WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most number of Come and take a peek at This major international lights on an artificial the birth certificates of exhibition explores the Christmas tree. This year, the Commonwealth of history of humanity — visitors can also enjoy a Australia, including how we have shaped the brand new series of the Constitution and world, and how the food, drinks, music, Queen Victoria’s Royal world has shaped us — handcrafted and arts Commission of Assent. from two million years markets and Not to be missed! ago until the present. entertainment. naa.gov.au nma.gov.au/100objects 02 6212 3600 1800 026 132 inthecitycanberra.com.au 02 6162 4292 December

Flume will perform at Spilt Milk. Photo: Flume

3 DECEMBER FROM 3 DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER SPILT MILK VELOCITY: VINTAGE DANCE, DANCE THE RACING BIKES WIGGLES BIG SHOW! Spilt Milk is bringing CANBERRA MUSEUM AIS ARENA together some of AND GALLERY The Wiggles are Australia’s best things; Peter Taylor is a celebrating their music, food and art postman and cycling 25th birthday in the within the tree lined enthusiast. Examples best possible way. landscape of iconic from Peter’s collection Emma, Lachy, Simon Commonwealth Park. will be on display and Anthony are Embrace the best in ranging from rare Post bringing their brand artisan street food World War II European new show Dance, Dance! and drink, cutting bikes to an Australian The Wiggles Big Show! edge music and bike raced at the 1956 to Canberra. experimental art. Olympics. thewiggles.com/tours spilt-milk.com.au cmag.com.au 13 28 49 1300 438 849 02 6207 3968 The Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles © Jose Ignacio Soto / Shutterstock.com

FROM 9 DECEMBER 9–18 DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER VERSAILLES: THE COMMONS KEITH URBAN — TREASURES FROM STREET FEAST RIPCORD WORLD THE PALACE COMMONWEALTH PARK TOUR NATIONAL GALLERY A 10-day outdoor GIO STADIUM OF AUSTRALIA street food festival with CANBERRA For the first time in history, entertainment featuring Multi-Grammy and ARIA some of the world’s 26 vendors including Award winning artist greatest treasures from Gelato Messina, Mary’s Keith Urban will be the Palace of Versailles and Happy as Larry. bringing his ripCORD are in Australia for an Open 5–11pm Mon–Thurs; World Tour 2016 to epic exhibition, exclusive 11am–11pm Fri–Sun. Canberra. The tour will to the NGA. Embodying thecommonstreetfeast.com.au feature seven-time the opulence, luxury and Grammy-award beauty of a period central winning, multi- French history, it’s not to platinum superstar be missed. Carrie Underwood. nga.gov.au keithurban.net/events 02 6240 6411 13 28 49 Christmas Belles Dinner at the National Arboretum Canberra

10 DECEMBER 14 DECEMBER 16 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CAROLS CHRISTMAS BELLES CHRISTMAS IN THE AND PICNIC DINNER CITY CONCERT LANYON HOMESTEAD CONSERVATORY CITY WALK Enjoy an evening of RESTAURANT, The Christmas in the City NATIONAL ARBORETUM magical Christmas fun. concert will be held in CANBERRA Bring your own picnic front of the spectacular Enjoy a festive feast to and sing-a-long with the Canberra Christmas Tree celebrate Christmas Sing Australia Choir and and will feature great and holiday time! Tuggeranong Valley sounds, big screens and a Be tempted by a Band as the sun sets custom built stage fit for delicious three- over the Brindabellas. the occasion. Stay tuned course meal with Enjoy Christmas for the announcement of matching wines. ornament-making for the exciting headline act! nationalarboretum.act. children, a sausage inthecitycanberra.com.au gov.au sizzle, musical 02 6162 4292 02 6273 4366 entertainment and carols on the lawns. historicplaces.com.au 02 6237 6500 New Year’s Eve in the City

16–24 DECEMBER 16–24 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS FOOD CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE MARKETS HANDCRAFTED IN THE CITY CIVIC SQUARE GIFTS AND ARTS CITY CENTRE The Christmas Food MARKETS Canberra is set to Markets will be a foodies’ AINSLIE PLACE ring in 2017 with a dream, featuring a Next to the Christmas fantastic line-up of number of delicious Food Markets will be the free entertainment culinary themed nights inaugural Christmas including two live music such as Burgers and Handcrafted Gifts and celebrations and state of Beers, Sweet Treats, and Arts Markets, offering a the art fireworks this New Street Food. The food variety of unique local Year’s Eve. Civic Square markets will also stallholders under a hosts an all-ages concert feature an awesome canopy of fairy lights. line-up while Garema entertainment line-up of Entry is by donation to Place brings in the new live music. Entry is by SIDS and Kids. year with bass beats and donation to SIDS and Kids. inthecitycanberra.com.au high-energy dancing. inthecitycanberra.com.au 02 6162 4292 events.act.gov.au 02 6162 4292 13 22 81 January

Summernats. Photo: Paul Robbins at MondePhoto

5–8 JANUARY EVERY FRIDAY FROM 12 JANUARY–26 FEBRUARY SUMMERNATS 6 JANUARY–24 FEBRUARY BEN AND JERRY’S EXHIBITION PARK LATE NIGHT OUTDOOR CINEMA IN CANBERRA OPENINGS PATRICK WHITE LAWNS, The annual Street NATIONAL PORTRAIT PARKES GALLERY Machine Summernats Watch feature films from Car Festival is Australia's The National Portrait a deckchair on the lawns biggest horse power Gallery will be open near the National Library party where more than until 8pm on Friday of Australia. Grab a drink 200 elite street machines nights with lots to and bite to eat and enjoy descend on Canberra. keep you entertained music as part of the Coming from around the throughout summer. Sundae Sessions. world, entrants display to portrait.gov.au openaircinemas.com.au a crowd of more than 02 6102 7000 100,000 people. summernats.com.au 02 6241 8111 Australia Day in the Park. Photo: Events ACT

24 JANUARY 26 JANUARY 26 JANUARY TREASURES OPEN HOUSE: AUSTRALIA DAY GALLERY TALK — AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE PARK FROM RASKOLS PICNIC COMMONWEALTH PARK TO WE CUT HEADS LANYON HOMESTEAD Australia Day in the Park NATIONAL LIBRARY Celebrate Australia Day offers fun entertainment OF AUSTRALIA at Lanyon. Cool down in and activities for the Treasures Curator the stunning gardens; whole family. Kids can Nat Williams joins bring your picnic and enjoy rides, amusements photographer and rug and relax on the and games, make official war artist lawns, or enjoy lunch something crafty or be Stephen Dupont for a at the Lanyon Café. painted with Aussie conversation in the Discover Canberra’s faces and tattoos. Treasures Gallery. rural history with a free australiaday.org.au nla.gov.au/events tour of the homestead. 13 22 81 02 6262 1271 historicplaces.com.au 02 6237 6500 February

Australia Day Fireworks Spectacular. Photo: Events Act

26 JANUARY 2 FEBRUARY 9–12 FEBRUARY AUSTRALIA DAY SHOOTING THE AUSTRALIAN BLUES FIREWORKS PICTURE: PRESS MUSIC FESTIVAL SPECTACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY GOULBURN REGATTA POINT IN AUSTRALIA Experience a fantastic Enjoy amazing NATIONAL LIBRARY family-friendly four days OF AUSTRALIA fireworks with family filled with great music. and friends as you Researchers Sally Young Held each year on the celebrate Australia Day. and Fay Anderson second weekend of Pack a picnic, a rug and explore whether the February, Tourism enjoy the range of changes in technological Australia rates the festival entertainment on offer evolution will spell the as one of the ‘must see at the shores of Lake end of traditional press events and festivals in Burley Griffin. photography with regional Australia.’ australiaday.org.au Andrew Meares, goulburnaustralia.com.au 13 22 81 Fairfax Media’s chief photographer. nla.gov.au/events 02 6262 1271 National Multicultural Festival

17–19 FEBRUARY 17–19 FEBRUARY 24–26 FEBRUARY NATIONAL CANBERRA ACTEWAGL ROYAL MULTICULTURAL FOOD & WINE EXPO CANBERRA SHOW FESTIVAL NATIONAL EXHIBITION PARK VARIOUS CITY VENUES CONVENTION CENTRE IN CANBERRA Eat, drink, laugh and An annual three-day Be entertained and dance your way around event dedicated to educated by the hundreds the world at the National celebrity chefs, food and of attractions at the Multicultural Festival. wine, cheese, cocktails Royal Canberra Show. Celebrate difference, and everyday gourmets. canberrashow.org.au share traditions and see foodandwineexpo.com.au performances from all parts of the world throughout the festival. multiculturalfestival.com.au 13 22 81 Sport

Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United

HYUNDAI ALEAGUE 26 January v Sydney TENNIS SOCCER University Flames CANBERRA TENNIS GIO STADIUM 11 Februar y CENTRE, LYNEHAM 7–14 JANUARY 5 FEBRUARY v Bendigo Spirit Central Coast Mariners Canberra Challenger v Adelaide United 16 February v MANUKA OVAL UNIVERSITY , 6 DECEMBER OF CANBERRA Victoria Bitter ODI: CAPITALS NARRABUNDAH Australia v New Zealand SOUTHERN CROSS BALLPARK STADIUM 15 FEBRUARY 1–4 December 2 December T20 PM's XI v Sri Lanka v Adelaide Bite v Melbourne Boomers WRESTLING 15–18 December 8 December v Sydney AIS ARENA v University Flames 14 DECEMBER 12–15 January 14 January WWE NXT v v Townsville Fire 26–29 January 21 January v v Bendigo Spirit Markets

Capital Region Farmers Market

FRIDAYS SUNDAYS FARMERS AND OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS FOODIES MARKET OLD BUS DEPOT, KINGSTON OLD BUS DEPOT, 10am–4pm KINGSTON 3pm–7pm SPECIAL THEMES 3 & 4 December Christmas at the SATURDAYS Old Bus Depot Markets CAPITAL REGION FARMERS MARKET 10 & 11 December Christmas at the EXHIBITION PARK Old Bus Depot Markets IN CANBERRA 17 & 18 December Christmas at the 7.30am–11.30am Old Bus Depot Markets

SUNDAYS 8 January Portobello Road SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKET CANBERRA COLLEGE, PHILLIP 8am–11am Handmade Market

1ST SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER 10-11 DECEMBER HARTLEY HALL CHRISTMAS KIDS HANDMADE MARKET MARKETS OLD BUS DEPOT EXHIBITION PARK HALL MARKETS IN CANBERRA 10am–3pm 10am–4pm 10am–4pm

3RD SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER 22 DECEMBER BUNGENDORE NIGHT MARKET TWILIGHT FARMERS MARKETS CANBERRA MARKET BUNGENDORE REALM PARK, BARTON CAPITAL REGION 9am–3pm 4–9pm FARMERS MARKET 3–7pm 4TH SATURDAY BRAIDWOOD MARKETS BRAIDWOOD 8am–1pm Theatre and music

Circus 1903

CANBERRA THEATRE THE PLAYHOUSE, 17 FEBRUARY 1–10 DECEMBER Lennon: Circus 1903 CENTRE Through A Glass Onion 4 DECEMBER 18 FEBRUARY 18 FEBRUARY Judith Lucy & Anh Do: John Paul Young & Denise Scott: The Happiest Refugee The Allstar Band: Disappointments The Vanda & 23 FEBRUARY 6–11 DECEMBER Young Songbook Suzi Quatro: Jimmy Barnes, Working Leather Forever Class Boy: An Evening THE ANU BAR, ACTON of Stories & Songs 8 DECEMBER Boy and Bear 25 JANUARY Mister Maker 17 DECEMBER and The Shapes Cell Block 69 28 JANUARY The Amity Affliction Another Evening with Josh Pyke And Bob Evans

THE STREET THEATRE 10 DECEMBER NATIONAL 1-3 DECEMBER Another Evening with CONVENTION CENTRE Sparrow-Folk: Josh Pyke And Bob Evans CANBERRA 8 DECEMBER A Very Nestie Xmas 17 DECEMBER Bill Bailey 9 DECEMBER Damien Leith Alex Williamson 7–9 FEBRUARY LLEWELLYN HALL, ‘Open up’ Pip Utton: Churchill ANU 9–11 DECEMBER 9 DECEMBER 10–12 FEBRUARY The Monkees 50th Jacob Marley’s Pip Utton: Maggie Christmas Anniversary Tour! Carol by Tom Mula 25 JANUARY Deadly 60 Live

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