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. gold medal for women's and buy at cellar nfsa.gov.au swimming, won by Fanny door prices. Wine stalls Durack in 1912, poet Henry rotate each week with Lawson's fobwatch and complementing stalls pen, and the handwritten like flowers, cheese, journals of Burke chocolate and books. and Wills. facebook.com/ nla.gov.au CellarDoorCBR Rosie Batty’s portrait will be exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery’s Express Yourself exhibition.
UNTIL 8 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 9 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 16 SEPTEMBER FROM THE EXPRESS YOURSELF ICONS SHADOWS: NATIONAL NATIONAL AUSTRALIA’S PORTRAIT GALLERY PORTRAIT GALLERY SPECIAL FORCES This collection Celebrating the Gallery’s AUSTRALIAN exhibition draws 20th birthday, Icons WAR MEMORIAL attention to portraits brings together a group Their activities are of Australians whose of contemporary secret. Their missions unique life experiences photographic portraits classified. Their symbolise social and of inspiring women and identities protected. cultural themes. men that communicates More than 600 objects, The portraits attest determination and rarely seen by the to the facility of individuality. public, tell the story of photographic portrait.gov.au how Australia’s Special portraiture to Forces operate in convey compelling secrecy to protect our psychological depth. national interests. portrait.gov.au awm.gov.au So Fine: Contemporary Women Artists Make Australian History is on display at the National Portrait Gallery. Image: Dana Bergstorm, Penguin 2018.
UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER UNTIL 27 OCTOBER UNTIL 28 OCTOBER SO FINE: FAÇADE NGA PLAY: CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN KELLIE O’DEMPSEY WOMEN ARTISTS PARLIAMENT HOUSE — THE NEVER- MAKE AUSTRALIAN Celebrates the unique ENDING LINE HISTORY architecture of this iconic NATIONAL GALLERY NATIONAL Australian building. Its OF AUSTRALIA PORTRAIT GALLERY distinctive façade, defined Follow the never ending Features new works by the white marble clad line to shadow puppets, from 10 female artists great verandah and 3D drawing constructions reinterpreting and towering stainless steel and live animation before reimagining elements flag mast has become getting into the drawing of Australian history synonymous with rink for an immersive to the present day. democracy, government drawing experience. The passionate artists and Canberra. nga.gov.au challenge and interrogate aph.gov.au/spring the boundaries of contemporary portraiture. portrait.gov.au Crafting the House on the Hill will take place at the Canberra Museum and Gallery. Image: Basil Hall, Target 88 (I), 1986, Parliament House Art Collection, Canberra, ACT
UNTIL 4 NOVEMBER UNTIL 11 NOVEMBER 1–2 SEPTEMBER CRAFTING THE HOUSE AMERICAN MASTERS WELLFEST ON THE HILL 1940–1980 CANBERRA CANBERRA MUSEUM AND NATIONAL GALLERY BUDAWANG ART GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA PAVILLION, EPIC During the 30th From Abstract WellFest is a lifestyle anniversary year of Expressionism, Colour and wellbeing festival, Australian Parliament Field, Pop, Neo-Dada with free entry, open to House, this exhibition and Photo-Realism, to all genders and ages. reveals the stories behind Conceptual, Land and Features a Food Zone, some of the building’s Performance Art, Lifestyle & Travel Hub, major art, craft and design American Masters Health and Fitness commissions and how this examines how a District, Personal intriguing public building generation of young Development and connects with its first Americans challenged Entrepreneurship people, landscape, local traditions and Precinct. creative spirit and the reinvented modern art. principles of democracy. nga.gov.au cmag.com.au September
National Threatened Species Week at the National Zoo & Aquarium will shine a light on the plight of threatened native animals.
2–16 SEPTEMBER 3–9 SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER AMERICAN NATIONAL THREATENED TEDX CANBERRA MASTERS: MERCE SPECIES WEEK CANBERRA THEATRE CUNNINGHAM NATIONAL ZOO CENTRE CONTEMPORARY & AQUARIUM This independently DANCE RESIDENCY Experience threatened organised TEDx event NATIONAL GALLERY species keeper talks, showcases science, OF AUSTRALIA focussing on koalas, technology, the arts, A Merce Cunningham Tasmanian devils and other social issues, thinkers, Trust stager will work native endangered animals. innovators and with Australian dancers A range of children’s community spirit. to remount Merce activities dedicated to See interesting Cunningham works for creating awareness of all presenters take the American Masters endangered species in stage to deliver their 1940–1980. Australia will also ‘ideas worth spreading’. nga.gov.au be available. tedxcanberra.org nationalzoo.com.au Floriade, Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, will enliven Commonwealth Park this September and October.
12–16 SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER– 15 SEPTEMBER–14 OCTOBER CANBERRA SHORT 14 OCTOBER FLORIADE IN THE CITY FILM FESTIVAL FLORIADE CIVIC VARIOUS LOCATIONS COMMONWEALTH PARK Experience the joy of Now in its 23rd year, this Discover Australia’s spring in our city centre Festival is recognised biggest celebration of this year as a little taste of as one of Australia’s spring. More than one Floriade pops up in the city. oldest and best film million blooms combine CityRenewalCBR.com.au competitions. It attracts to create a stunning an audience from all backdrop to a month- over Australia and is long festival, filled known for selling out with music, cultural every session and celebrations, exposes guests to the horticultural workshops, best of short cinema artistic displays, from all over the world. entertainment and csff.com.au recreational activities in the heart of Canberra. floriadeaustralia.com Over three days experience the world of penjing with nine international Masters gathered for the first time in Australia, at the National Arboretum Canberra.
15 SEPTEMBER– 18–20 SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER 27 OCTOBER UNIVERSAL PENJING ROME: CITY AND EMPIRE 30 X 30 CONFERENCE NATIONAL MUSEUM AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ARBORETUM OF AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA Stories of Rome and its vast See this building in a Immerse yourself in the empire continue to captivate whole new light with ancient world of penjing, and intrigue people almost 30 images from the learn new skills and 3000 years after their Parliament House Art gain inspiration from foundation. See more than Collection by 30 of nine international 200 of the British Museum’s Australia’s best artists penjing masters with most engaging and beautiful and photographers talks, demonstrations, Roman objects telling the including David Moore, workshops, exhibition story of how Rome grew Max Dupain, Richard and cultural immersion. from a series of small Woldendorp, Fiona Hall, nationalarboretum.act. villages to become a John Gollings and gov.au mighty empire. Anne Zahalka. nma.gov.au/rome aph.gov.au/spring Treat yourself to a spring tea in the courtyards of Australian Parliament House.
21–23 SEPTEMBER 22–23 SEPTEMBER 22 SEPTEMBER– CANBERRA SPRING TEA IN 7 OCTOBER MOON FESTIVAL THE COURTYARDS SCULPTURE IN FITZROY PAVILION, AUSTRALIAN THE PADDOCK EXHIBITION PARK PARLIAMENT HOUSE SHAW VINEYARD IN CANBERRA Enjoy an exclusive ESTATE This multi-Asian- spring tea in the This event is about cultural festival blossoming courtyard bringing art into the celebrates harvest, gardens. Enjoy a glass open and sharing it reunion and cultural of bubbly while you with all. Held close to diversity with a talent experience sweet and the new architecturally contest, performances, savoury delicacies designed cellar door you cosplay party, exotic and courtesy of the can experience the work local food and drink Parliament House of masters, including stalls and family friendly Executive Chef. acclaimed and aspiring programs and facilities. aph.gov.au/spring Australian sculptors. canberramoonfestival. sculptureinthepaddock. com.au com.au NightFest returns for five nights of an illuminated wonderland.
OPENS 22 SEPTEMBER 26–30 SEPTEMBER 26 SEPTEMBER– COOK AND THE PACIFIC FLORIADE 14 OCTOBER (WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY) NATIONAL LIBRARY NIGHTFEST OF AUSTRALIA COMMONWEALTH PARK SPRING COURTYARD TOURS While the influences of Floriade’s illuminated AUSTRALIAN Captain Cook are widely wonderland, NightFest PARLIAMENT HOUSE known, there is far more lights up the night with Take a winding guided to his voyages than many a packed schedule of tour of the Parliament of us realise. Cook and music, comedy and food House private gardens the Pacific offers a in this ticketed event. in bloom. Listen to the wonderful series of floriadeaustralia.com/ bubbling water features, snapshots of life, culture nightfest/ see glorious blossoms, and language in the and take a break from Pacific 250 years ago. the hustle and bustle. nla.gov.au aph.gov.au/spring Treat the family to a glamping experience like no other these spring school holidays at Wildfest at Tidbinbilla.
28 SEPTEMBER–13 OCTOBER 29–30 SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER– WILDFEST AT MURRUMBATEMAN 1 OCTOBER TIDBINBILLA — MOVING FEAST CONFLUX 14 A WILD NIGHT OUT VARIOUS WINERIES VIBE HOTEL TIDBINBILLA NATURE Tantalise your tastebuds Whether you are a RESERVE with a roving degustation creator wanting to Experience Canberra’s of fine local wines develop your skills premier wildlife sanctuary matched with delicious and networks or a fan with the ultimate family tasting plates. Indulge a looking for a chance camping sleepover. little and meet the to talk about your Explore Tidbinbilla with makers behind the favourite books and specially designed region's fantastic wines. shows, Conflux invites ranger guided activities, makersofmurrumbateman. you to join in this understand the culture of org.au annual celebration of the traditional country of speculative fiction in the Ngunnawal people and all its permutations. see the history of European conflux.org.au settlement in the Tidbinbilla Valley. wildfest.com.au October
Celebrate World Animal Week at the National Zoo & Aquarium.
29 SEPTEMBER– 1–7 OCTOBER 1–12 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER WORLD ANIMAL WEEK BOARD GAMES AND THE CHILDISH NATIONAL ZOO GAMES OF STRATEGY ENDEAVOUR & AQUARIUM AT THE NFSA CIVIC SQUARE, Help celebrate all things NATIONAL FILM AND IN FRONT OF SOUND ARCHIVE CANBERRA THEATRE animal for World Animal Week, marked by World Get excited these school It will be all hands on Animal Day on the holidays with a program deck these spring 4 October. Activities include of action and adventure. school holidays as a pop special zookeeper talks, Did you know that Heath up playground, theatre focusing on encouraging Ledger was a budding shows and workshops and educating people on chess champion? take over Civic Square. animal care and Complementing the CityRenewalCBR.com.au conservation. Heath Ledger: A Life in nationalzoo.com.au Pictures exhibition, watch films about games of strategy. nfsa.gov.au After the War will take you through the stories of those whose lives have been altered by war.
OPENS 5 OCTOBER 5–28 OCTOBER 5 OCTOBER–11 NOVEMBER AFTER THE WAR CONTOUR 556 HONOUR THEIR EXHIBITION LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN SPIRIT AUSTRALIAN Contour 556 / 018 is a AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL free public art event WAR MEMORIAL After the War is a new presenting artworks The centrepiece of exhibition exploring the and performances by commemorations personal stories of 60 artists placed around marking 100 years since hope, loss, and love of national cultural icons the end of the First ordinary Australians surrounding Lake World War includes a whose lives have been Burley Griffin. It takes beautiful display of altered by war, from place in a consciously 62,000 hand knitted red those who have served designed and culturally poppies, to honour the to loved ones left behind. layered landscape, spirit of almost 62,000 Take an intimate journey in one of the three Australians who died of the personal costs designed capital cities in the First World War. and consequences of in the world. awm.gov.au/ war, unfolding over 100 hhl.com.au/contour556 honourtheirspirit years from 1918 to 2018. awm.gov.au Do as the Scots do at the Canberra Highland Gathering.
6 OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 6–7 OCTOBER CANBERRA AUSTRALIAN FLOURISH HIGHLAND PARLIAMENT HOUSE NATIONAL GALLERY GATHERING 30TH BIRTHDAY OF AUSTRALIA KAMBAH OVAL OPEN DAY Head to the National Features traditional AUSTRALIAN Gallery for a weekend Scottish activities PARLIAMENT HOUSE of activity. On Saturday, including the ACT Pipe Tour areas not normally explore behind the Band Championship, accessible to the public like scenes across the the Scottish Highland the floor of the House of building, and on Sunday Dancing Competition, Representatives and Senate bring the family and Scottish themed Chambers. Peek into the get creative in the markets, Haggis tasting, Cabinet Room, enjoy a picnic Sculpture Garden Scottie Dogs and more. lunch in the beautiful nga.gov.au canberragathering.com.au courtyards or lunch like a pollie in the Staff Dining Room and enjoy performances and more. aph.gov.au/openday Australian Parliament House will open its doors for its 30th birthday.
12 OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER FASHION AND IMPACT COMICS THE SCIENCE OF US COSTUMES FESTIVAL THE SHINE DOME IN FILM: A TALK GAREMA PLACE The 2018 Canberra WITH JENNY GALL Celebrate comics in Speaker Series ARC CINEMA, Canberra. Cosplay as investigates the science NATIONAL FILM AND your favourite character SOUND ARCHIVE of our lives and our for even more fun! health from the moment NFSA curator Jenny Gall Meet comic creators of conception through to discusses the role of and discover what death, focusing on the costume in the creation making and loving main issues plaguing of film characters. comics is all about at people in various age This talk complements this free family groups and what the Heath Ledger: A Life friendly event. science is doing to in Pictures exhibition CityRenewalCBR.com.au resolve them. and will be accompanied by a screening of science.org.au A Knight's Tale. nfsa.gov.au Oktoberfest Parklands will bring the fun to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Prost! Photo: Yeah Sure
17 OCTOBER 20 OCTOBER 25–28 OCTOBER CELEBRATING OKTOBERFEST CANBERRA PCYC MAGNA CARTA PARKLANDS PLUNGE AUSTRALIAN PATRICK WHITE LAWNS LOVETT TOWER PARLIAMENT HOUSE Oktoberfest Parklands Abseil and/or zipline Magna Carta is a will transform the from the tallest building foundational document Parliamentary Triangle in Canberra, the Lovett of modern democracy. into a massive lakeside Tower, in this bucket list Parliament House holds celebration with craft worthy adventure, all one of only two copies beer halls, Bavarian while raising money that exist outside of the food trucks, Oompah for charity. Best of all, UK. Join the Parliament bands, sideshow alley, costumes are House Art Director and a silent disco and a host encouraged. This event special guests for this of other entertainment is suitable for people rare and intimate for you and your in wheelchairs. viewing, and hear Freunden! mycause.com.au/events/ stories of recent oktoberfestparklands. canberrapcycplunge restoration work. com.au aph.gov.au/spring November
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Nara Park lit up with more than 2,000 shimmering candles for the Canberra Nara Candle Festival.
27 OCTOBER OPENS 1 NOVEMBER 3 NOVEMBER CANBERRA NARA WOVEN IN WINTER: CBR FAIR DAY 2018 CANDLE FESTIVAL KEIKO AMENOMORI- GORMAN ARTS CENTRE CANBERRA NARA SCHMEISSER Join in the largest PEACE PARK & LENNOX CRAFT ACT celebration of Canberra's GARDENS Inspired by recent trips LGBTIQ communities as Enjoy the spectacular to India and Japan, this part of the SpringOUT visual of 2,000 solo exhibition by textile Pride Festival. Featuring shimmering candles artist Keiko Amenomori- music and performances, at this festival. Schmeisser presents a market stalls, food and Be mesmerised by the new body of work the Rainbow Pet Parade sounds of Japanese developed in in action! music and enchanting collaboration with an aidsaction.org.au lighting. Also see indigo dye master calligraphy, lantern in Japan. making, origami, craftact.org.au ikebana and kite flying. canberra.com.au DESIGN Canberra’s month long program will feature more than 100 events, including Living Rooms — open homes with a difference.
5–25 NOVEMBER 5–25 NOVEMBER 10, 17 & 24 NOVEMBER DESIGN CANBERRA DESIGN CANBERRA OPEN STUDIOS — FESTIVAL EPHEMERAL DESIGN CANBERRA VARIOUS LOCATIONS ARCHITECTURE PROJECT VARIOUS LOCATIONS Celebrate Canberra as ASPEN ISLAND, LAKE Step inside the studios a global city of design. BURLEY GRIFFIN of Canberra’s best Featuring more than Explore the work of one designers and makers 100 events, exhibitions, of the most significant to purchase talks, tours, activations, Japanese figures in contemporary markets, collaborations, contemporary architecture, handmade ceramics, artist studios and open Kengo Kuma, who will furniture, textiles, homes. Presented by design the inaugural glass and more, Craft ACT: Craft and ephemeral architecture directly from the Design Centre. project for the festival. artists, every Saturday designcanberrafestival. designcanberrafestival.com.au during DESIGN com.au Canberra Festivsal. designcanberrafestival. com.au Spilt Milk, headlined by Childish Gambino, will be returning to Commonwealth Park. Photo: Pat Stevenson
11 NOVEMBER 11, 18 & 25 NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE DAY LIVING ROOMS – SPILT MILK AUSTRALIAN DESIGN CANBERRA COMMONWEALTH PARK WAR MEMORIAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS Spilt Milk returns to Commemorating the Architecture + design + Canberra bringing with 100th anniversary of the craft = an open home it a slew of the hottest end of First World War, with a difference. names in music. this year’s National Each Sunday explore The sold out music, food Ceremony will include the living rooms of and art festival will host a wreath laying by acclaimed Canberra line-up of international dignitaries and houses in the inner superstars and fierce diplomats and north and inner south, local talent including Australia’s Federation and discover pop-up Childish Gambino, Guard and the Band exhibitions with works The Wombats, of the Royal Military on sale by local artists, Peking Duk, Vera Blue, College, Duntroon makers and craft Jack River, RL Grime, on parade. practitioners. Hayden James and more. awm.gov.au designcanberrafestival. spilt-milk.com.au com.au Enjoy tastes across the Canberra Region as Tocumwal Lane transforms into wine-loves paradise on 23–24 November.
17 NOVEMBER 23–24 NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER ANTHEMS CANBERRA DISTRICT CARL COX & NATIONAL ARBORETUM WINE LANEWAY ERIC POWELL’S CANBERRA FESTIVAL MOBILE DISCO Let’s wind back the TOCUMWAL LANE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL clock and celebrate CANBERRA CITY BOTANIC GARDENS some of Australia’s Immerse yourself in This is a daytime disco most iconic artists. the coolest laneway in at its best. Join in from With an incredible line Canberra and enjoy the 1–9pm for classic disco, up locked in featuring best of the region’s soul and house as well as John Farnham, wine, food and musos. live performances from Daryl Braithwaite, canberrawines.com.au 90s dance music icons Kate Ceberano, CeCe Peniston and Robin S. The Black Sorrows with Vika & Linda and many more to come. anthemslive.com.au Markets
Make your way around the Capital Region Farmers Market on Saturdays at Exhibition Park.
SATURDAYS 20–21 OCTOBER 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY SOUTHERN HARVEST HANDMADE MARKET YASS COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKETS EXHIBITION PARK MARKET BUNGENDORE IN CANBERRA YASS 9am–12pm 10am–4pm 10am–1pm SATURDAYS 6 OCTOBER 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY CAPITAL REGION THE FORAGE BRAIDWOOD FARMERS MARKET LITTLE NATIONAL HOTEL MARKETS BUNGENDORE 2–7pm BRAIDWOOD 7.30am–11.30am 25 NOVEMBER 8am–12.30pm SUNDAYS COLLECTED 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY OLD BUS DEPOT & CREATED MURRUMBATEMAN MARKETS GUNDAROO VILLAGE MARKET OLD BUS DEPOT, KINGSTON MURRUMBATEMAN 1ST SUNDAY 10am–4pm HARTLEY HALL 9am–1pm 6 OCTOBER MARKETS SUITCASE RUMMAGE HALL CANBERRA 10am–3pm NEWACTON PRECINCT 10am–2pm Sport
Catch a bevy of cycling events at Stromlo Forest Park this spring.
CYCLING CRICKET HORSE RACING STROMLO FOREST MANUKA OVAL THOROUGHBRED PARK PARK 5 OCTOBER 7 SEPTEMBER, 18 NOVEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER Womens T20 — Sponsors Race Day FOX Superflow Sealed by Commonwealth Bank T20 21 SEPTEMBER Stan’s Championships v NZ (Game 3) Joseph Jones Annual Race Day 8 SEPTEMBER 31 OCTOBER 5 OCTOBER Shimano Mountain Bike Tour Match PM’s X1 (ODI) v tab.com.au Tony Campbell Grand Prix South Africa Memorial Race Day 28 OCTOBER RUNNING 19 OCTOBER Fitz’s Challenge Charity Race Day PARKES 6 NOVEMBER TUGGERANONG 23 SEPTEMBER tab.com.au Melbourne Cup BMX CLUB Canberra Times Fun Run Race Day 15–16 SEPTEMBER 20 NOVEMBER BMX Australia National ROND TERRACE Nexis Accountants and Business Series Round 24 NOVEMBER Advisors Race Day Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon Theatre
A cross between The Office and a cage fight, Cockfight is a game of comical one-upmanship that exposesx generational truths, and the desperate need to prove yourself versus the wish to hold on.
CANBERRA 6 OCTOBER AIS ARENA THEATRE CENTRE Justine Clarke’s 12–13 OCTOBER Silly Songs 1 SEPTEMBER Grease — The Arena Sydney Dance Company 9 OCTOBER Experience — ab [Intra] Michael Jackson’s 24 OCTOBER The Legacy Tour 6–8 SEPTEMBER Il Divo Timeless Tour Opera Australia’s 10 OCTOBER 7–10 NOVEMBER Madame Butterfly Nils Frahm We Will Rock You 13–15 SEPTEMBER 12–20 OCTOBER The Season Bell Shakespeare’s ANU Julius Caesar 12 OCTOBER 20 SEPTEMBER The Superjesus — The Alaska Show 26–27 OCTOBER Kitty Flanagan Sumo 20th Anniversary Tour 22 SEPTEMBER The Dire Straits Show 28 OCTOBER GOOLABRI In the Mood 26 SEPTEMBER 10 NOVEMBER Cockfight 18 NOVEMBER Kick up the Dust The Catherine Tate Show 29 SEPTEMBER Josephine wants to dance 22–24 NOVEMBER Madiba The Musical 29 SEPTEMBER Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Visitor information done differently Make the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre your first stop when you visit Lonely Planet’s third best city in travel.
In The Mood, direct from America, is a 1940s theatrical musical revue show presenting a retro look at the life and times of a Great Generation with fabulous singers, hypnotic swing dancers and a Big Band orchestra.
UC REFECTORY HIGH COURT THE STREET THEATRE 16 SEPTEMBER OF AUSTRALIA 7 SEPTEMBER The Cat Empire 23 SEPTEMBER The Song Company: 21 SEPTEMBER Igitur Nos Chamber Choir Four Colour Season Ball Park Music and Oriana Chorale 13–16 SEPTEMBER and San Cisco 14 OCTOBER Beloved Music — Emilie Floge 25 OCTOBER Nick Russoniello and 21 SEPTEMBER, 19 OCTOBER, Parkway Drive The Golden Age Quartet 23 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER Salon at The Street with LLEWELLYN Duo Blockstix flautist Jane Rutter HALL 18 NOVEMBER NATIONAL GALLERY 15 NOVEMBER Black Mountain Musica Viva Australia Piano Quartet OF AUSTRALIA Presents Benedetti 7 OCTOBER Elschenbroich Australian String Quartet Grynyuk Trio Presents Schubert Ledger Shostakovich CANBERRA AND REGION ALBERT HALL VISITORS CENTRE 12 OCTOBER LOCAL MERCHANDISE • TOURS AND TICKETS • ACCOMMODATION DEALS Quantz & Friends Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes, ACT 2600 • 1300 554 114 • visitcanberra.com.au • Open 9am-4pm weekends & public holidays • Closed Christmas Day. Visitor information done differently Make the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre your first stop when you visit Lonely Planet’s third best city in travel.
CANBERRA AND REGION VISITORS CENTRE LOCAL MERCHANDISE • TOURS AND TICKETS • ACCOMMODATION DEALS
Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes, ACT 2600 • 1300 554 114 • visitcanberra.com.au • Open 9am-4pm weekends & public holidays • Closed Christmas Day.