spring events calendar 2014
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Celebrate spring with a weekend getaway in the national capital. Explore more than one million blooms at Floriade, taste handcrafted beer at Canberra’s microbreweries, cheer on the Australian cricket team at Manuka Oval, and shop up a storm at local markets.TRANSCRIPT
WESTSIDE AT ACTON PARKA pop up village at West Basin, a short walk over the footbridge from the trendy NewActon precinct, is the city’s newest lakeside destination opening in time for Floriade. It features buildings made out of shipping containers and bars, coffee, retail start-ups and a large entertainment space known as Stomping Ground which will be used for cultural and sporting events. There is a viewing platform offering some great new vantage points of the city and free public WiFi. The project is managed by the Stomping Ground Collective who are behind the popular Braddon cafe Lonsdale Street Roasters — a local coffee chain which continues to pop up at various locations across Canberra. Open Thursdays–Sundays. westsideactonpark.com.au
BOUTIQUE BREWERIESExplore Canberra’s microbreweries and sample a variety of locally-made handcrafted boutique beer. One of Australia’s most respected and awarded brewers, Richard Watkins, recently opened Bentspoke Brewing Co. in Braddon with Tracy Margrain. With the brewery on full display you can watch the head brewer hard at work on the next batch as you try the latest brew and enjoy pub-style food. BentSpoke Brewing Co. joins Zierholz Premium Brewery and the Wig & Pen Tavern and Brewery offering handcrafted beer in Canberra. Sample a variety of German food and beer and celebrate Oktoberfest with music and performances. (1 to 4 November). visitcanberra.com.au
This page: Floriade NightFestFront cover: Stromlo Forest Park; BentSpoke Brewing Co.; Red Centre Garden, Australian National Botanic Gardens; Floriade; Floriade; RG Menzies Walk, Lake Burley Griffin; Remembrance Day, Australian War Memorial; Wine, Roses and all that Jazz Festival, Brindabella Hills Winery, Hall; Commonwealth Place, Lake Burley Griffin; Australian National Botanic Gardens; Burnelee Excursions on Horseback, Murrumbateman
NIGHTFEST LIGHT SPECTACULARThe festival atmosphere of Floriade comes alive after dark for five nights only as Commonwealth Park transforms into an illuminated wonderland for the ticketed twilight event, Floriade NightFest (24 to 28 September). Enjoy fantastic food and wine, brilliant lighting designs and bustling night markets, as well as performances from world renowned comedians, including Luke McGregor and Tom Gleeson, roving entertainers and more. floriadeaustralia.com/nightfest
Celebrate spring with a weekend getaway in the national capital.
Explore more than one million blooms at Floriade, taste handcrafted
beer at Canberra’s microbreweries, cheer on the Australian cricket
team at Manuka Oval, and shop up a storm at local markets.
Spring events
SAMPLE LOCAL WINESSample cool climate wines at two spring wine festival events — the Murrumbateman Moving Feast (4 to 5 October) and Wine, Roses and All that Jazz (1 to 2 November). Sample the best Rieslings from the Canberra District and across the world at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge (14 to 17 November) at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra and the Albert Hall. canberrawines.com.au
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET CLASHManuka Oval in Canberra will host a one-day international cricket match between Australia and South Africa on 19 November. Australia’s clash against South Africa will be just the second time the national team has played in Canberra. The highly anticipated match will take place under lights at the refurbished oval and is part of a five-game series between the sides. ticketek.com.au
SHOP UP A STORMPick up a bargain, taste local produce or find a gem at Canberra’s thriving markets. The multi award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston is a Sunday institution, renowned for handcrafted jewellery, art, clothing, furniture, toys as well as regional food and wine. Visit the award-winning Handmade Market (4 to 5 October) at the National Convention Centre and browse Australian designers’ ware. Be tantalised by the array of fruit, vegetables, plants, pastries, meats, cheese at Canberra’s fresh produce markets, including the Capital Region Farmers Market, the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets or Belconnen Fresh Food Markets. visitcanberra.com.au
FAMILY DININGTake the family out to some of the many family friendly cafes and restaurants. Enjoy Chinese/Malaysian at Timmy’s Kitchen in Manuka or Turkish at the Turkish Pide House in Woden and the city. Wagamama in the North Quarter of the Canberra Centre caters for ‘mini noodlers’ with Asian-inspired kids’ meals. For pizzas and other Italian fare, Bicicletta in NewActon is popular. La Cantina, in Narrabundah, also offers family friendly Italian dining. For budget dining, try the Food Court Family Restaurant in Dickson, where the buffet features seafood, pasta, Chinese, salads and dessert, along with free soft drink refills. visitcanberra.com.au
EXPLORE THE BOTANIC GARDENSPicnic on the manicured lawns while watching native birds and water dragons at play or take a stroll through the rainforest gully at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Set on 40 hectares, you can walk among more than 70,000 native plants and see many endangered species, including the rare Wollemi Pine. Be transported to the outback with the new Red Centre Garden which features plants and landscapes from the dry Central Australian region. The cafe is a great spot to recharge with a bite to eat. anbg.gov.au
Murrumbateman Moving Feast, Four Wines Winery, credit Lauren Campbell; ODI Cricket Australia vs South Africa, Manuka Oval; Capital Wines Epicurean Centre, Gundaroo; Indira Naidoo, Floriade, credit: Alan Benson; Wine, Roses and all that Jazz Festival, Brindabella Hills Winery, Hall
PASSION INSPIRES FLORIADEInspired by the theme, Passion, Canberra’s national award-winning spring festival returns with more than one million blooms throughout Commonwealth Park (13 September until 12 October). Be amazed by stunning garden beds, horticultural workshops, engaging demonstrations, kids’ entertainment and NightFest. Floriade will kick off with Arts and Culture week and The Edible Balcony author Indira Naidoo. You can unearth the capital’s most creative treasures, participate in a life drawing class or try flower arranging. Sip some of the capital region’s wines, sample the best local produce and try bush foods as week two focuses on Food and Wine with Miguel Maestre. Floriade promises hours of entertainment for kids and adults alike as week three explores Family Fun with Bindi Irwin, while week four is the perfect time to rediscover Outdoors and Adventure with Barry Du Bois, sustainability workshops and gardening tips from experts. floriadeaustralia.com
Jeir Creek Wines, Murrumbateman; Q Lab, Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre; Rosie Nangala Fleming, Warlukurlangu Artists Association, Yuendumu, 2011, credit: Vanessa Bertagnole, reproduced with permission, National Museum of Australia
LAG/META/AUS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Admire art of Alick Tipoti, fish scoops from Mer (Murray Island), a rare headdress from Saibai and elaborate dance machines by Ken Thaiday.
WARLPIRI DRAWINGS: REMEMBERING THE FUTURE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Explore intriguing artworks created by Warlpiri people in the 1950s to make sense of 80 years of monumental change.
PERCEPTION DECEPTIONQUESTACON — THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRETake the kids to discover the world inside their heads and explore how people perceive the same thing in different ways.
Q LAB QUESTACON — THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTREInspire your inner scientist with Q Lab’s ever-changing array of intriguing experiments, explosive demonstrations and interesting displays.
AFGHANISTAN: THE AUSTRALIAN STORYAUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL Discover the extraordinary efforts of Australians in Afghanistan through the words of our veterans and their families.
ANZAC VOICESAUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIALThe compelling voices of the Anzacs echo through their letters and diaries telling the story of the Gallipoli campaign.
PARTISAN EAGLES AND FASCIST DONKEYS: SOVIET STENCILLED PROPAGANDA POSTERS AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIALSee rare and dramatic posters by the Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union studio (TASS) in Moscow during the Second World War.
TREASURES GALLERY NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIABrowse new additions when you come face to face with some of the Library’s greatest treasures and Australia’s best known stories.
nma.gov.au 02 6208 5000
nma.gov.au 02 6208 5000
questacon.edu.au 02 6270 2800
questacon.edu.au 02 6270 2800
awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211
awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211
awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211
nla.gov.au 02 6262 1111
Throughout spring
What’s on
NORFORCE: TONY ALBERT AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIALAdmire art by contemporary artist Tony Albert as a result of his 2012 official war commission to the Army’s North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE).
awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211
Robert Motherwell, Bastos (detail) 1975, National Gallery of Australia; Red Centre Garden, Australian National Botanic Gardens; Nat Young (detail) c 1968, Albert Falzon, National Portrait Gallery
CRISIS 1914! THE CALL TO ARMSMUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSEExplore the politics around Australia’s support of King and Empire and participation in the world’s first great industrial conflict.
SCIENCE OF SUCCESSAUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORTEver wondered how Australian champions get that winning edge? Visit Sportex to find out about the secret technology developed by the Sports Science Sports Medicine department.
RED CENTRE GARDENAUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENSBe transported to the outback with plants and iconic landscapes from the dry Red Centre, Australia’s physical and spiritual heart.
MINT CONDITIONROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINTThe interactive model Making a Mint invites you to build a mini mint and share stories, photos and memorabilia in the lead up to the Mint’s 50th anniversary in 2015.
moadoph.gov.au02 6270 8222
ausport.gov.au/tours 02 6214 1010
anbg.gov.au 02 6250 9540
ramint.gov.au 02 6202 6999
UNTIL 14 SEPTEMBERA PLACE TO CALL HOME? MIGRANT HOSTEL MEMORIES NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIADiscover the early experiences of migrants to Australia after World War II — the hostels they called home, the friendships, and the beginnings of their new lives.naa.gov.au02 6212 3600
BLACK AND DEADLY: INDIGENOUS WOMEN IN MUSIC NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVECelebrate pioneer Indigenous recording artists including Georgia Lee who was the first Indigenous person to release a full record.nfsa.gov.au02 6248 2000
UNTIL 12 OCTOBERSTARS OF THE TOKYO STAGE: NATORI SHUNSEN’S KABUKI ACTOR PRINTS NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIASee the dynamic world of Japan’s kabuki theatre in the 1920s and 1930s through actor portraits as well as spectacular robes.nga.gov.au02 6240 6411
UNTIL 6 OCTOBERROBERT MOTHERWELL: AT FIVE IN THE AFTERNOON NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA Admire ‘painterly prints’ and inventive collages by Motherwell who, unlike other Abstract Expressionists, was an accomplished printmaker.nga.gov.au02 6240 6411
UNTIL 26 OCTOBER ABSTRACTION-CRÉATION: JW POWER IN EUROPE 1921–38 NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA Explore Australian expatriate Power’s most abstract works of organic and surreal forms that reveal his role in the European avant-garde.nla.gov.au02 6262 1111
UNTIL 19 OCTOBER ARCADIA: SOUND OF THE SEA NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY See the free-spirited Australian surfers of the 1970s through photographs by John Witzig, drawings by Nicholas Harding and film footage from Albert Falzon.
portrait.gov.au02 6102 7000
UNTIL 27 NOVEMBER BEHIND THE LINES 2013 MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSELook back on the controversies, crises and sometimes unintentional comedy of the political year through the eyes of Australia’s best cartoonists.
moadoph.gov.au02 6270 8222
UNTIL 23 NOVEMBERMACQUARIE DIGITAL PORTRAITURE AWARD NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY See the finalists’ screen-based portraits in an annual event intended to extend traditional notions of portraiture.
portrait.gov.au02 6102 7000
13 SEPTEMBER–12 OCTOBERFLORIADECOMMONWEALTH PARK, PARKESOver a million colourful bulbs and annuals bloom to create a vibrant display. Enjoy lively entertainment, children’s activities, food, craft and workshops.
13 SEPTEMBER–12 OCTOBERPARLIAMENT HOUSE GARDEN TOURSPARLIAMENT HOUSE Enjoy the stunning private gardens during Floriade — a rare chance to see a different side of ‘the people’s house’. Bookings recommended.
floriadeaustralia.com1300 554 114
aph.gov.au 02 6277 7111
11 SEPTEMBER–9 MARCH SPIRITED: AUSTRALIA’S HORSE STORYNATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Explore the ways humans and horses understand each other: how we communicate, form a powerful bond and work together.
13 SEPTEMBERSHIMANO MTB GRAND PRIXSTROMLO FOREST PARKDon’t miss Australia’s best mountain bike endurance racers and explore some of the best mountain bike trails located right here in Canberra.
nma.gov.au02 6208 5000
corc24hour.com.au
21 SEPTEMBER THE KOWALSKI CLASSICKOWEN FORESTBe challenged on a single track bike marathon like no other. Find your flow on the Bird and the Kow.
selfpropelled.com.au/event/ kowalski-classic/the-race
Horse competitor at the Tom Quilty Gold Cup Endurance Ride, 2013, National Museum of Australia; Parliament House Garden Tours, credit: Auspic, Department of Parliamentary Services; Stromlo Forest Park; Permeation (detail) 2014, Brian Corr, Canberra Glassworks
September
24 SEPTEMBER–6 NOVEMBER ABSORBCANBERRA GLASSWORKSBrowse these curious and exquisite light works and lighting innovation and learn about glassmaking, tour the boiler room and see molten glass in the hotshop.
canberraglassworks.com02 6260 7005
5 SEPTEMBER–9 NOVEMBER ARTHUR BOYD: AGONY AND ECSTASY NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA Admire paintings, prints, drawings, ceramic tiles, sculptures and tapestries. Some have never or rarely been on show. nga.gov.au02 6240 6411
3 SEPTEMBER–SEPTEMBER 2015 MENZIES: BY JOHN HOWARD MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE Former prime minister John Howard curates an exhibition of personal insights into the first term of influential prime minister, Robert Menzies.
moadoph.gov.au02 6270 8222
13 SEPTEMBER–12 OCTOBERTULIP TOP GARDENSSUTTON NSW Discover a hidden valley with a 10 acre garden of tulips, daffodils, blossom trees and other spring flowers.
tuliptopgardens.com.au 02 6230 3077
24–28 SEPTEMBER FLORIADE NIGHTFESTCOMMONWEALTH PARK, PARKESSee brilliant lighting design, live entertainment and bustling night markets. Enjoy a drink from the night bars or grab a bite to eat.
floriadeaustralia.com1300 554 114
26 SEPTEMBER–9 NOVEMBERWATERHOUSE NATURAL SCIENCE ART PRIZENATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIACelebrate the beauty of our natural world with artworks in various media of beautiful objects, paintings and works on paper, with bursts of colour.naa.gov.au02 6212 3600
27–28 SEPTEMBER SCOTT AUSTRALIAN 24 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS STROMLO FOREST PARKCatch the action when riders of all skill levels participate in a fun environment and take on the terrain, the clock and themselves.
corc24hour.com.au
25 OCTOBER CANBERRA NARA CANDLE FESTIVALCANBERRA NARA PEACE PARKSee a spectacular display of candles and lanterns in the beautifully landscaped gardens at sunset, and enjoy Japanese entertainment, activities and food.
19 OCTOBERTIDBINBILLA EXTRAVAGANZA TIDBINBILLA NATURE RESERVEEnjoy family fun activities, entertainment and rides and talk to wildlife staff about the Endangered Species Breeding Program.
30 NOVEMBERVOICES IN THE FORESTNATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRAEnjoy superb performances by world-renowned Latvian soprano, Inessa Galante, New Zealand tenor Simon O’Neill and Australian baritone Peter Coleman-Wright.
events.act.gov.au13 22 81
tidbinbilla.act.gov.au13 22 81
voicesintheforest.com.au02 6275 2700
4–5 OCTOBERMURRUMBATEMAN MOVING FEAST VARIOUS VENUESEscape to the wine region and tantalise your tastebuds with exceptional wines matched with gourmet delights. Indulge at cafes, wineries and B&Bs.
murrumbateman.org.au/ moving_feast 02 6227 5921
OCTOBER POWER OF 1: DOES YOUR VOICE COUNT IN A MODERN WORLD? MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSEDoes your voice count? Have your say… with interactive displays, a national survey, and good old-fashioned debate. moadoph.gov.au02 6270 8222
Canberra Nara Candle Festival; Wine, Roses and all that Jazz Festival, Pankhurst Wines, Hall; Inessa Galante, Voices in the Forest, National Arboretum Canberra
October
26 NOVEMBER–31 MAY KEEPSAKES: AUSTRALIANS AND THE GREAT WAR NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIATo mark the centenary of the First World War, explore fascinating albums, medals, letters and diaries.
nla.gov.au 02 6262 1111
18–19 OCTOBER MURRUMBATEMAN FIELD DAYS MURRUMBATEMANInspect the latest equipment and services to successfully run a small farm, and tempt your tastebuds with local wine and produce.
18 OCTOBERCANBERRA INTERNATIONAL RIESLING CHALLENGE PUBLIC TASTING ALBERT HALLDiscover why Riesling is one of the world’s favourite grapes with good vintages both in Australia and overseas this year.
mfdays.com02 6227 5895
rieslingchallenge.com02 6290 1505
29 OCTOBER–9 NOVEMBERCANBERRA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DENDY CINEMA CANBERRA AND ARC CINEMA, NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVEDon’t miss this special season of international art house films and a showcase of the Australian film industry.canberrafilmfestival.com.au02 6230 5211
November
1–4 NOVEMBER OKTOBERFEST EXHIBITION PARK IN CANBERRATry German food and beer and enjoy great entertainment for the whole family.
harmonieclub.com.au/ oktoberfest.html02 6295 9853
7 NOVEMBER–22 FEBRUARY IN THE FLESH: PORTRAITS FROM THE NEW REAL NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERYExplore new concepts of humanness and finely tuned emotional states through contemporary figurative and portrait-related work using a diverse media.
1–2 NOVEMBER WINE, ROSES AND ALL THAT JAZZ VARIOUS VENUESSample award-winning reds and whites, indulge in gourmet food, relax to live music, take a wine tour and meet Canberra’s passionate vignerons.
portrait.gov.au02 6102 7000
canberrawines.com.au1300 554 114
11 NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE DAY AT THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIALShare a minute’s silence at 11am to remember the sacrifice of men and women who died or suffered in wars and conflicts and all those who have served during the past 100 years.
8 NOVEMBER–15 MARCH LAUTREC, DEGAS, DAUMIER: IMPRESSIONS OF PARIS NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIADiscover more than 150 prints, posters and monotypes by key French artists including Daumier, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec.
awm.gov.au02 6243 4211
nga.gov.au02 6240 6411
19 NOVEMBER ODI: AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA MANUKA OVALDon’t miss the action and excitement at this one day international cricket match between Australia and South Africa.
15 NOVEMBER UNBRIDLED FESTIVAL OF HORSES, MUSIC AND FOOD THOROUGHBRED PARKHorse lovers will enjoy the jousting tournament, mounted archery, miniature horse jumping, music, food and craft markets plus the Kids’ Fest.
ticketek.com.au 13 28 49
unbridledfestival.com02 6241 3911
SUNDAYSOLD BUS DEPOT MARKETSKINGSTON10am–4pmThemed market days 21 September Green Savvy Sunday12 October Retro Depot in October9 November The Jewel of Canberra
4–5 OCTOBERHANDMADE MARKETNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE CANBERRA10am–4pm
3RD SUNDAYBUNGENDORE MARKETSBUNGENDORE9am–3pm
4TH SATURDAYBRAIDWOOD MARKETSBRAIDWOOD8am–2pm
THOROUGHBRED PARK
6 SEPTEMBERACTTAB TONY CAMPBELL MEMORIAL DAY
12 SEPTEMBERJOSEPH & JONES ANNUAL RACE DAY
10 OCTOBERYOUTHCARE CANBERRA RACE DAY & STUDENTS IN CANBERRA RACE DAY
CANBERRA THEATRE
4–6 SEPTEMBERMOZART’S: THE MAGIC FLUTE
8 SEPTEMBERDORA’S PIRATE ADVENTURE
20 SEPTEMBERHANDEL’S ALEXANDER BALUS
25–27 SEPTEMBERTHE GRUFFALO
9 OCTOBERSESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD
17 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBERAUGUST OSAGE COUNTY
LLEWELLYN HALL, ANU
6 SEPTEMBERTINA ARENA
1 NOVEMBERACO: TOGNETTI’S BEETHOVEN
THE PLAYHOUSE
28 AUGUST – 13 SEPTEMBERBELLS’ SHAKESPEARE: THE DREAM
14 SEPTEMBERQUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC
19 SEPTEMBERVINTAGE DIAMOND: THE ULTIMATE NEIL
25 OCTOBERROY ORBISON & DEL SHANNON IN CONCERT (TRIBUTE SHOW)
31 OCTOBERSEVENTH WONDER: THE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE
THE STREET THEATRE
19 SEPTEMBERDIESEL LIT UP: THE SINGLES TOUR 89–14
1–4 OCTOBERTHE HARBINGER
Markets
Sport
Theatre and music
330 Northbourne Avenue Dickson ACT 2602Open 9am–5pm weekdays 9am–4pm weekends/public holidays Closed Christmas Day
CANBERRA AND REGION VISITORS CENTRE
Handmade Market; Canberra Raiders, GIO Stadium Canberra; Thoroughbred Park; The Gruffalo, Canberra Theatre; Sam Roberts-Smith for Opera Australia’s regional tour of Mozart’s The magic flute, Canberra Theatre, credit: Georges Antoni for Opera Australia
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1ST SUNDAYHALL MARKETSHALL10am–3pm
SATURDAYSCAPITAL REGION FARMERS MARKETEXHIBITION PARK IN CANBERRA7.30–11.30am
NRL: RAIDERSGIO STADIUM CANBERRA
6 September vs Eels
AIS ARENA
15 NOVEMBERLET ALL MEN SING! (CHOIRS)
15–18 OCTOBERLA FILLE MAL GARDÉE: THE WAYWARD DAUGHTER
25 OCTOBERBJÖRN AGAIN 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
7 NOVEMBERROLLING THUNDER VIETNAM
8 NOVEMBERANH DO: THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE!
26 NOVEMBERRICK ASTLEY: TOGETHER FOREVER
24 OCTOBERRAY WHITE CANBERRA RACE DAY
4 NOVEMBERACTTAB MELBOURNE CUP RACE DAYODI: CRICKET
AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA
19 NOVEMBERMANUKA OVAL