CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include a look into the collection at the Australian War Memorial and a call for Ngunnawal artists.
Learn to read with robots
National Library of Australia Publishing has published a book by a Canberra music and learning support teacher to help children learn to read.
Phonobet, by Kathy Weeden and Kim Drane, incorporates rhymes and sounds to help children understand sounds and reading. Making an appearance are whirring robots, grunting monkeys and many more fun creatures. Created in alignment with primary school literacy programs, the colourful book is perfect for children aged four to six years.
Ms Weeden, who has extensive experience in classrooms from kindergarten to year 12, has incorporated learning resources in the book to aid teachers and parents, including a brief explanation of phonemes and their importance when learning to read.
Phonobet is available at the National Library Bookshop; bookshop.nla.gov.au
CAPO paints the town red
The Capital Arts Patrons Organisation (CAPO) will celebrate four decades of helping local artists at Paint the Town Red, 40th Anniversary Auction Gala at Albert Hall, Yarralumla on Friday 10 November.
The ruby anniversary celebrates the significant contribution CAPO has made to the Canberra region’s art and culture scene over the past 40 years. The event boasts great food, entertainment, and an opportunity to meet the artists whose work is up for auction.
Funds raised from the event will help CAPO continue their mission to support arts practitioners and organisations through their awards program, which covers all art forms and disciplines.
Find out more about CAPO and secure your tickets at capitalartspatronsorganisation.org/auction
Peek behind the scenes at AWM
On 2 September, Canberrans are invited to an exciting event that takes them into the Australian War Memorial’s storage facility at Mitchell where more than 121,000 items are stored.
Big Things in Store allows visitors to step into one of the world’s largest collections of military equipment. Inside the collection, you can see much-loved objects that are currently not on display, such as G for George Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber. There are also new acquisitions that haven’t been seen yet, like Saracen Sikorsky S-70, the Memorial’s first Black Hawk Army helicopter.
The doors at Treloar Technology Centre open on Saturday 2 September. Entry to the one-day event is free but registration is essential.
For more information, visit awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/bigthingsinstore
Fly high with Dad on Father’s Day
Googong’s beloved Kitefest returns in time to take Dad for a day out this Father’s Day, Sunday 3 September.
Since 2015, the festival has been one of the most anticipated events on Googong’s calendar. More than 2,000 people from across the region headed out last year. The free day out invites Canberra region locals to grab their kites and join the fun.
Live entertainment doesn’t stop with the spectacle of flying creatures and shapes; DJ Sue Freeman will be on the grounds sharing her tunes. Pack a picnic and rug and relax, or treat Dad to lunch with gourmet burger and beer options on site.
Kitefest returns to Rockley Oval, Googong on Sunday 3 September 11am-2pm; googong.net
Ngunnawal artists required
Ngunnawal artists are being invited to apply for a workshop on public art for the Acton Waterfront Park by the City Renewal Authority.
With the park being developed on Ngunnawal land, the Renewal Authority believes the culture, knowledge and stories of the Ngunnawal people play a vital part in the design. Offering several key locations where stories, histories and culture can be shared on a public art platform, Ngunnawal artists are encouraged to come forward.
There are places in the workshop for eight creatives to collaborate with curators and facilitators. The workshop will take place on 22-24 September; successful artists will be paid $500 per day.
Artists can register their interest on the City Renewal Authority website before 4pm Friday 1 September; act.gov.au/cityrenewal
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