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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Entertainment

Take 6 with John Butler

Iconic Australian musician John Butler will return to Canberra for a special show that’s different from anything he’s done in the past.

Dress to the nines for the annual Fashions on the Field competition

If you fancy yourself as a fashionista, a lover of fashion or just love to dress up, why not enter the Thoroughbred Park Melbourne Cup Day Fashions on the Field?

Building a community event brick-by-brick

LEGO enthusiasts will be given the opportunity to marvel at the artwork of others or create their own masterpieces at the Canberra Brick Show.

St John’s Anglican Church Community Fair: A celebration of community

St John’s Anglican Church is once again gearing up for its annual Community Fair, a beloved event that has brought the local community together for nearly 75 years.

WIN! A pair of Ecco Offroad Sandals

Crafted with soft leather to create a lightweight and supportive feel, ECCO’s Offroad Sandals provide superior everyday walking comfort, whether you’re on the trail or exploring the city.

WIN! Love From a Stranger double passes

CD has three doubles passes to win for the opening night show on 25 October.

WIN! Lee double passes

CD has 10 double passes to see Lee (rated M) in theatres.

Politics at play takes final bow after quarter of a century

The final curtain call will be made on a quarter of a century of political humour for The Wharf Revue.

What’s On around Canberra this weekend, October 11-13

Kick off the weekend by listening to iconic Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers talk at the National Library of Australia about the release of her book, Just Don't Be a D**khead and Other Profound Things I've Learnt.

Book talk: Exciting crime novels

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three exciting crime novels by Australian authors.

Megalopolis: A Fable (M) film review

In an alternate 'American Republic', revolutionary architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) freezes time after detonating a building, which is witnessed by the mayor's daughter, Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel)

‘Powerful’ storytelling drives lengthy Canberra play

“Powerful” storytelling is the driving force that will draw Canberra audiences into ACT Hub’s latest production, the assistant director says.

To infinity and beyond for Australia’s first female astronaut

From a young age, Katherine Bennell-Pegg just knew she wanted to be an astronaut.

Take 7 with Tim Winton

Tim Winton lives in Western Australia and is the author of 30 books, some of which have been adapted for film, television, stage and radio.

WIN! Pixar Putt family passes

CD has five family passes to Pixar Putt to giveaway. Each family pass includes 2 x adults and 2 x children for 18 holes of mini golf.

WIN! Morphy Richards kettle and toaster

One CD reader will win a kettle and toaster prize pack in ‘Tapioca’ valued at $279.90.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 4-6 October

Let the games begin! Head over to the Australian Transplant Games Canberra at the Australian Institute of Sport where 230 people will compete, including living donors and donor families. The games run from 1-6 October.

What’s on around Canberra in October 2024

With the start of daylight savings on Sunday 6 October moving the clocks one hour forward, bringing with it more time in the sunshine.

Book talk: Bushrangers, ancient history and real conversations

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three important new books about bushrangers, ancient history, and real conversations.

Gloria! film review

In a religious classical music school for orphaned girls in Venice during the late 18th century, the quiet and lone orphaned servant Teresa (Galatéa Bellugi) composes music in her head from the environment around her.

Take 8 with Brad Cox

Originally from Jindabyne in NSW, Australian singer-songwriter Brad Cox is bringing his Everything I’ve Got tour to the University of Canberra on Thursday 17 October.

Canberra author at home sharing grandmothers’ secret past

Taking part in a writer’s festival in her hometown of Canberra is like being a “kid in a lolly shop”, says first-time author Andra Putnis.

WIN! The Boy from Oz double passes

Free-Rain Theatre is gearing up to dazzle audiences with its upcoming production of The Boy from Oz at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 1-20 October.

Putting the pieces together for ACT’s first puzzle competition

For some, doing a puzzle is a relaxing but sometimes frustrating activity to do at home, but for others, they like to complete them in a competitive setting.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 27-29 September

As the spring weather starts to warm up on some days, why not head outdoors in Canberra this weekend, 27-29 September.

WIN! $250 Hard Yakka voucher

One CD reader will win a $250 Hard Yakka voucher.

WIN! A case of Heineken Silver

CD has five cases of Heineken Silver (valued at $56 each) to give away.

New twist for iconic film character with a touch of Halloween

A Canberra theatre group will present its latest production with a new twist to an iconic film character.

Canberra’s longest-running band: The Gadflys

There’s nothing more Canberran than home-grown “mongrel Jazz” band The Gadflys performing at that other Canberra institution, Smith’s Alternative.

Canberra author strikes gold with debut children’s book

A Canberra author has won an award that he didn’t even know he was nominated for with his debut children’s book.
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