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Entertainment

WIN! Italian Film Festival double passes

CW has 10 double passes to the Italian Film Festival to give away.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 30 August – 1 September

We farewell winter and welcome spring this weekend, 30 August- 1 September and CD has compiled a list to make the most of the new season.

Discovering Ancient Egypt at NMA, an exhibition for the history books

Since December, the National Museum of Australia has been taking visitors on a journey spanning 3,000 with Discovering Ancient Egypt.

Join DJ Tigerlily for a night of nostalgic ’90s play at the NMA

The National Museum of Australia hosts an evening of '90s infused fun with a special performance by DJ Tigerlily.

WIN! Book pack and giant Peter Rabbit

Penguin Kids Australia are celebrating Father’s Day with some of our favourite fictional dads, including Bandit from the #1 book pick for Father’s Day in 2024, Bluey: Fairytale.

Book talk: Aussie books for Father’s Day

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three great Australian books for Father’s Day!

Alien: Romulus (MA15+) film review

In 2142, a Weyland-Yutani space probe investigates the wreckage of the USCSS Nostromo last seen in Alien (1979).

WIN! A pair of Andie boots

Thanks to Merry People, CD has two pairs of Andie boots (valued at $169.95 each) to give away.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 23-25 August

Another great one is in store for the Canberra region this weekend, 23-25 August and CD has compiled a list of the best events to check out.

Walk through science and art in Ghost Trees at the NFSA

An immersive marrying of art, science and data, Ghost Trees can be experienced at the National Film and Sound Archive until 8 September.

NFSA launches dementia-friendly program

In an Australian cinema first, the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) unveiled a program of dementia-friendly film screenings.

Histories of place are unearthed in Backyard Archaeology

In one backyard, thousands of objects offer a glimpse into decades of history, see some of these stories in Backyard Archaeology at CMAG.

WIN! Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Win a bottle of Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon, just in time to give to that special dad in your life this Father's Day.

It Ends with Us (M) film review

Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) moves to Boston, returning home to attend her abusive father's funeral. Choosing to stay in the city to open her dream flower shop, Lily soon meets the hot-tempered tall, dark, and handsome neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).

Book talk: fantasy and science fiction

This week, Michael Popple reviews three epic pieces of fantasy and science fiction.

That’s art and entertainment: Stories and Celluloid Dreams

The latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include 75 years of CSO and Celluloid Dreams.

Take 5 with Kevin Mitchell of Jebediah

CD caught up with Kevin Mitchell, lead vocalist and guitarist of Jebediah ahead of their Canberra show on 24 August.

WIN! SodaStream prize pack

Win a huge prize pack from the world’s favourite sparkling water brand, SodaStream!

WIN! August: Osage County double passes

CD has two double passes for the preview show on Thursday 5 September to give away.

WIN! Unicorn Academy™ toys

CD has five prizes worth $50 each. Each winner receives a UCA Small Doll Sophia and a Wildstar + UCA Small Doll Ava & Leaf.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 16-18 August

Locals and visitors are in for a treat with so many great events happening around the Canberra region this weekend, 16-18 August.

Book talk: outback noir crime novels

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three exciting outback noir crime novels.

Take the time to appreciate ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at ACT Hub

Encouraging us to slow down and enjoy the small yet amazing things is Every Brilliant Thing on stage at ACT Hub on 20-25 August.

Trap (M) film review

Cooper Adams (Josh Hartnett) attends Lady Raven’s (Saleka Shyamalan) stadium concert with his teen daughter, Riley (Ariel Donoghue).

In blue velvet and echoing The Sound of White, Missy Higgins makes us laugh and cry

While fans were disappointed when Missy Higgins postponed the Canberra leg of ‘The Second Act Tour 2024’ due to ill-health earlier this year, turns out it was well worth the wait.

WIN! Instant Pot® Rio™ Multi-Cooker 5.7L 

One lucky CD reader will win an Instant Pot® Rio™ Multi-Cooker 5.7L.

WIN! Tina M Copenhagen Fedora

Three lucky winners will win a Aspen Fedora in Mustard by Tina M Copenhagen (RRP = $119 each).

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 9-11 August

There are so many great activities around the Canberra region this weekend, 9-11 August, it is going to be tricky to decide what to do.

Book talk: myths, romance and murder

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three entertaining books about myths, romance and murder.

Take 10 with Marcia Hines

With a career spanning 50 years and across stage, screen and live performance, Marcia Hines shows no signs of slowing down.
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