Spring 2018 Canberra in Bloom Canberra springs into a colourful celebration this season with a jam-packed calendar of events and indulgent treats to make your short break to the capital an unforgettable one. FOR THOSE WANTING FOR THE MEMORY MAKERS… TO BE INSPIRED… Take some time to reconnect with DESIGN Canberra (5–25 November) loved ones. The National Arboretum returns to celebrate Canberra’s place Canberra will play host to Anthems as a global city of design with events (17 November) and is your chance to see at venues across the city from some of Australia’s most iconic artists national attractions like the National like John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Gallery of Australia’s exploration Kate Ceberano and The Black Sorrows of Enrico Taglietti (16 November) in picturesque surrounds. through to open studios and living Hear from some of the hottest rooms of local Canberrans international and local artists with a knack for design (see shaking up the music scene with your designcanberrafestival.com.au friends at Spilt Milk (17 November) for dates). The Canberra Short at Commonwealth Park, where Film Festival (12–16 September) will Childish Gambino, The Wombats, bring the best of short cinema to Peking Duk and more will have you screens across Canberra, spanning dancing the night away. genres and global settings in an exciting forum. Be inspired by And take the kids on an experience American Masters 1940–1980 they’ll never forget during Wildfest® (until 11 November) at the National Pop Up Wilderness Family Camp Gallery of Australia which draws (28 September–13 October) at upon its extensive collection of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. American art. Examine how a Explore the vast reserve and take part generation of young Americans in exclusive experiences after waking challenged local traditions and up from a glamping experience. reinvented modern art with masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and James Turrell. Front cover: Floriade will return as Australia’s biggest celebration of spring in mid-September–October. Left: Floriade’s NightFest will return for five big nights. Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial will mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS AND Enjoy a deep dive into the depths of THE DISCOVERERS… history at Rome: City and Empire Throughout spring, the Australian War (opens 21 September) from the British Memorial will present a moving program Museum at the National Museum of to commemorate 100 years since the end Australia. Explore how the empire of the First World War, culminating on was won and witness the grandeur Remembrance Day (11 November). of Rome through more the 200 of Honour their Spirit (5 October–11 the most engaging and beautiful November) is the centrepiece of these Roman objects. commemorations, including a beautiful For a more recent and personal display of 62,000 hand knitted red look into the lives of Australians, poppies, to honour the spirit of more step back into the recent history of one than 62,000 Australians who died in of Australia’s legends of the big screen the First World War. in Heath Ledger: A life in pictures at Discover the story of Australia’s ‘house the National Film and Sound Archive. on the hill’ at the Crafting the House on Discover the late stars’ deep passion the Hill (until 4 November) exhibition. for the film industry in this exhibition Celebrating the 30th anniversary year curated in collaboration with his family of Australian Parliament House, this in its only showing on the east coast exhibition at the Canberra Museum and of Australia. Gallery reveals the stories behind some of the building’s major art, craft and design commissions. Also mark 6 October to visit Parliament House on its Open Day. Floriade is an event for all ages to enjoy. AND THOSE WANTING TO … AND SOMETHING TASTE THE REGION… FOR EVERYONE Explore the region using the sense Celebrate the turn of the of taste at the Murrumbateman season at Floriade, Australia’s Moving Feast (29–30 September) biggest celebration of spring where you’re invited to take part in (15 September–14 October) a roving degustation of local wines featuring a Pop Culture theme. and tasting plates. Sculpture in the This premium, free floral event Paddock (22 September–7 October) showcases the best in horticulture, will take place at Shaw Vineyard creative landscaping, innovation Estate this year, where you can and design. And don’t miss the spend your days tasting wines five-night ticketed after dark in their new cellar door before extravaganza, Floriade NightFest embracing the work of established (26–30 September) with spectacular and up-and-coming Australian lighting designs and installations, sculptors. Canberra District pop-up roving entertainment, Wine Laneway Festival music, comedy and film. (23–24 November) brings a buzz to the city by enlivening Tocumwal Lane with some of the freshest varietals for you to sample. Fun for all the family Take a walk on the wild side at the National Dinosaur Museum. MUSEUM TOURS RANGER GUIDED COLOUR NATIONAL WALKS QUESTACON DINOSAUR MUSEUM TIDBINBILLA See colour as you’ve Bring your camera, NATURE RESERVE never seen it before! your friends and those Don't miss your chance Is your yellow the same burning dinosaur to see Australian as mine? How do pixels questions for a fun and wildlife, including and paint differ? Turn a educational journey kangaroos, platypus, blue butterfly green, back in time. Tours run wombats and more in visit the Room of every weekend and their beautiful natural Missing Colours and during the ACT/NSW environment. See the hear fascinating stories school holidays. website for the Explore from people who see nationaldinosaurmuseum. Program for school colour when they com.au holiday programs. hear music. See the tidbinbilla.act.gov.au world in a new light. questacon.edu.au Encourage your kids to PlayUP at the Museum of Australian Democracy. PLAYUP AIS TOURS DISCOVERY ZONE MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT WAR MEMORIAL DEMOCRACY AT OLD Discover where our Ever wondered what life PARLIAMENT HOUSE top athletes train in might have been like on Discover PlayUp’s new Australia’s premier board a submarine in exhibition that in the elite sports precinct. the Cold War? Visit the name of democracy, Go behind the scenes Discovery Zone to find out! takes play – and the and challenge yourself Practice Morse code in a rights of children, in Sportex, an engaging First World War trench, seriously. Listening sport experience where explore the Australian pods, a fuzzy felt wall you can try wheelchair home front during the and a Kindness cafe are basketball, virtual Second World War, climb all part of the space. downhill skiing and into an Iroquois helicopter, (Suitable for preschool more for yourself. and try your hand at some and primary school experienceais.com.au/ of the jobs done by today’s aged children) visit-ais/tours peacekeepers. moadoph.gov.au awm.gov.au What's on throughout Spring Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial each day. FINDERS KEEPERS: LAST POST ANCA ART BUS COLLECTORS AND CEREMONY VARIOUS LOCATIONS THEIR STORIES AUSTRALIAN WAR Visit an art gallery with MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL a twist in the city centre DEMOCRACY AT OLD The Last Post PARLIAMENT HOUSE — the Australian Ceremony is held at National Capital Artists Peek into the the end of each day at Inc (ANCA) Art Bus. collections of five 4.55pm. In this moving An iconic local ACTION fascinating Australians. ceremony, a member of Bus has been From mementoes of the Australian Defence repurposed into a political careers, to Force shares the story mobile gallery space well-worn protest of one person listed on that will play host to T-shirts, each collection the Roll of Honour. exhibitions by local tells extraordinary awm.gov.au contemporary artists. stories about the ideas, CityRenewalCBR.com.au individuals and events that have shaped the nation. moadoph.gov.au Discover Heath’s creative process and deep passion for the film industry and the visual arts, in the National Film and Sound Archive’s unique exhibition curated in collaboration with his family. SIDNEY NOLAN: ROLL OF HONOUR HEATH LEDGER: THE FOUNDATION PROJECTIONS A LIFE IN PICTURES COLLECTION AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FILM AND CANBERRA MUSEUM WAR MEMORIAL SOUND ARCHIVE AND GALLERY Explore the First World The charismatic Aussie Catch these works on War galleries. At night movie star pushed display from the Nolan see the names of those boundaries and created Collection by eminent who gave their lives iconic roles. Discover Australian artist Sidney projected onto the the late actor’s creative Nolan. This significant Memorial. Check the process and deep passion collection was donated website for the for the film industry and by the artist to the people name schedule. the visual arts, in this of Australia in 1974 and awm.gov.au free exhibition curated includes works from the in collaboration with Kelly series, Burke and his family. Wills expedition, Under nfsa.gov.au the pier and more. cmag.com.au CityRenewalCBR.com.au Head to the Cellar Door at the Nishi Grand Stair. FILMS AT THE TREASURES GALLERY SATURDAYS NATIONAL FILM AND NATIONAL LIBRARY CELLAR DOOR SOUND ARCHIVE OF AUSTRALIA NISHI GRAND STAIR, NATIONAL FILM AND Experience some of the NEWACTON SOUND ARCHIVE nation's most precious Buy wines from local Check the website for treasures and stories in makers every Saturday an extensive screening this permanent exhibition. afternoon in the iconic program and a range Recently refreshed with Nishi Grand Stair. of special events over 40 new objects, Grab a souvenir glass, throughout the year you'll find Australia's first taste the latest drops, at Arc Cinema.