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Canberra’s new National Opera has ‘ridden the storm’

In the face of coronavirus, Canberra’s new-fledged National Opera has “ridden the storm” to bring world-class Australian singers to the ACT. The inaugural production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito opens next weekend.

‘Trouser roles’ are Catherine Carby’s forte

Mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby has returned from the UK for the National Opera’s upcoming production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito in Canberra, 10-17 April.

Jess Green is getting her band Pheno back together

Fresh off her monumental work creating 'We Are the Skywhales', Canberra musician Jess Green is getting her band, Pheno, back together.

Strong Canberra contingent represented in ‘Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize’

Works by three Canberra artists are on display at the National Archives of Australia for the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition.

Things to do in Canberra this weekend, 26-28 March

With classic dry Canberra autumn weather forecast for the weekend ahead, 26-28 March, there’s plenty of things to do across town.

Jessica Cottis ‘honoured’ to take CSO reins ahead of Llewellyn One

Incoming CSO artistic advisor Jessica Cottis is excited to take the podium with the Orchestra ahead of 'Llewellyn One' later this month.

Dane Lam arrives to conduct Mozart opera

Conductor Dane Lam arrives in Canberra to rehearse National Opera’s inaugural production of Mozart's Clemenza di Tito.

Margaret Fulton musical to sing for its supper at The Q

Margaret Fulton the Musical, depicting the fascinating life and times of one of Australia’s most influential cooks, comes to The Q in March.

Pollock’s ‘People Inside Me’ the opening First Seen work of 2021

Playwright Katie Pollock’s award-winning work People Inside Me is first cab off the rank in 2021 for The Street’s First Seen.

Canberra creatives to bloom at The Flower Market

Inspired by the beauty and healing power of flowers, The Flower Market is coming to the Fitters Workshop to celebrate the creative community. On Saturday 20 March 10am-2pm, Canberrans are invited to gather...

Local street artist wins Endeavour House mural competition

A well-known face from Canberra’s arts scene, James Small has won the competition to design a new mural for Endeavour House in Manuka.  Better known as Smalls, the 26-year-old artist received the most...

‘A poetic rendition of the heart form:’ new installation opens at the National Portrait Gallery

At the National Portrait Gallery, a wall of glass hearts produces a field of colour and movement, mirroring the responsive nature of the human heart. Commissioned as a centrepiece to Australian Love Stories,...

What’s on in Canberra February 2021

Making plans for February 2021 in Canberra? Look no further than this guide of what's on featuring exhibitions, live theatre, music and more.

Female patronage supporting women in the arts

HERE I AM festival showcases some of Australia’s best contemporary female creative talent, celebrating the importance and power of patronage.

What’s on in Canberra this weekend, 19-21 February

Wondering what's on this weekend? From 19-21 February there’s a host of multicultural events and activities, and plenty more across Canberra.

Bringing street art to the backyard

Many Canberrans used the initial pandemic lockdown as an opportunity to get creative, especially when it came to home renovations, including bringing street art to the backyard. Among them was Fraser resident, Olga,...

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