[First filed: March 12, 2009 @ 08:29]
As per usual the world has failed to come to an end.
On the bright side, you lucky lot don’t have to work for two days.
So what’s worth seeing and doing around town?
Just leave your thoughts in the comments.

[First filed: March 12, 2009 @ 08:29]
As per usual the world has failed to come to an end.
On the bright side, you lucky lot don’t have to work for two days.
So what’s worth seeing and doing around town?
Just leave your thoughts in the comments.
Yous all missed a grouse shindig at the Hellenic club last night. Screaming Jets did what it says on the tin and screamed for an hour and a bit. Not bad.
“Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris” @ The Street Theatre.
It’s just wonderful.
sepi said :
Tuggeranong Festival – Tuggeranong Arts Centre by the lake, Sunday 2-6pm.
Face painting, kids dancing, drumming sessions etc.
It’s not the Tuggeranong Festival, that’s in November
It’s the Moon Festival
Little Sister and Bec Fielding are playing at Hush Lounge’s Sunday Sessions from 2pm…
Apparently there’s a funrun around the arboretum on Sunday too.
You can register here: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=1622
The inaugural open day of the Arboretum sounds good. Sunday, 10am-3pm. Only a gold coin donation to get in and a third of money raised is donated to Carers ACT.
http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/3253/brochure.pdf
The 39 Steps ends its run at Canberra Theatre, although it looks like tickets are limited for the remaining few shows.
Adam Hole and the Marji Curran Trio on Friday night at the Old Canberra Inn (around 8pm, I think)
“Super Rad” event on Saturday night at Teatro Vivaldi from 10pm
Also on Saturday, The Bandits at King O’Malley’s from 10pm
Hard Rain is a breathtaking and thought provoking photographic exhibition by Mark Edwards that has travelled the world and now comes to Canberra.
The exhibition is a powerful commentary on humankind’s collision with the environment
50 metres of photographs – Ainslie Ave (near Civic Square) Opens tomorrow
If you can’t get there – check out http://www.hardrainproject.com
Itchy Triggers Friday night at the Holy Grail, Kingston, 10 til late.
lisagrace said :
Tour de Pisse 2009 bike Hash on Saturday, I think it’s too late to join in but worth remembering so you know whats happening if you see a heap of people on pushies anywhere between Fyshwick and Civic on Sat arvo.
I’ll be doing that, going to Hall for Greatest Shave, then back to meet up with them again sans hair…
Dallas Frasca is playing at The Basement in Belconnen on Friday night as a part of her Lady Luck National Tour, supported by Blues/Rock duo The Blackwater Fever. Tix on the door.
Tour de Pisse 2009 bike Hash on Saturday, I think it’s too late to join in but worth remembering so you know whats happening if you see a heap of people on pushies anywhere between Fyshwick and Civic on Sat arvo.
Tuggeranong Festival – Tuggeranong Arts Centre by the lake, Sunday 2-6pm.
Face painting, kids dancing, drumming sessions etc.
PM said :
“Hall’s Greatest Shave” is on at the Wood Duck Inn from 2pm on Saturday as part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s “World’s Greatest Shave”.
The funds raised will help the Leukaemia Foundation provide practical care and support to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
I’ll be having my head shaved, along with a few others…
It would be remiss not to mention the other locations for the WGS.
Christian City Church Belconnen, Rae st (Above Bing Lee)
Sun 15 Mar 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Come one, come all and support little Brenton as he shaves off his locks for Leukaemia.
Contact: Leni on 02 6166 1679
King O’malleys, 131 City Walk
Fri 13 Mar 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat 14 Mar 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to have hair cut or coloured by either hairdressers on site or by each other. Bring your work colleagues, family and friends. We are expecting a record number of participants. In the past there have been local politicians, local sports stars, and local identities that have attended and shaved!
Contact: Peter Barclay on 02 6257 0111
Lanyon Marketplace, 4 SydneyNolan Drive
Sat 14 Mar 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
All are welcome to participate in an effort to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Either have your head shaved for a donation or participate in the raffle and win great prizes!
Contact: Michelle on 0434 200 939
Ripped from http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/events/list.php?state=ACT
I’ll be showing my support @ King O’Malleys.
Lights! Canberra! Action! Finals Screening at the National Museum of Australia on Friday evening. Doors open at 7:30pm, screening at 8:00. Entry free.
Come and see the twelve finalist films in this year’s competition (Including mine 🙂 )
The Sporting Shooters Association of the ACT is having an open day this Sunday the 15th.
Their range is at 50 Hector Grove, Majura.
I found them at the Canberra Show and they had a flyer for it. I can’t remember the exact times for the open day but if anyone is interested they could probably contact someone through the website http://www.ssaa.org.au/newssaa/states/act/Branchactact.htm
“Hall’s Greatest Shave” is on at the Wood Duck Inn from 2pm on Saturday as part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s “World’s Greatest Shave”.
The funds raised will help the Leukaemia Foundation provide practical care and support to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
I’ll be having my head shaved, along with a few others…
As someone posted in an earlier thread even though it’s tonight, not the weekend.
Charity Auction for the Bushfire Appeal at the Canberra Irish Club, Parkinson St Weston, commences 6pm for auction start at 7pm Thursday 12 March.
Signed/Framed Raiders jumpers, Brumbies jumpers, Irish Rugby team jumpers, Olympic/Commonwealth Games memorabilia and more – over 30 items, from the bigger ticket items to the more affordable – something for everyone to bid for.
Drinks at bar prices and the Club is donating $1.00 to the Appeal for every drink sold.
From the TAMS website:
“Kulture Break – Friday 13 March – Garema place
So you think you can breakdance… you haven’t seen anything yet!
Kulture Break will put on a jaw dropping show with unforgettable hip hop and r’n’b routines.
Come and see Canberra’s hottest dancing talent on show. “
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