McGregor Hall closed without warning

We’ve just been informed that McGregor Hall has been closed without warning.
Ostensibly for asbestos issues, but one suspects that emergency heritage applications and community protest might have moved some hands.
The fundraiser for the ACT Women’s Legal Centre, Frau Now, booked for tonight will now be held at Corroboree Park in Ainslie.
Future events already booked [...]

DIY Wotz On Guide for the weekend of 30 July 2010

[ 30 July, 2010 to 1 August, 2010. ] [First filed: Jul 29, 2010 @ 12:19]

Here we go campers, your chance to shine in the local knowledge stakes.

What’s worth seeing and doing around Canberra this weekend?

Just leave your suggestions in the comments.

Jorian Gardner stood down from WIN News?

WIN have confirmed to us that Lachlan Kennedy is now the acting Chief of Staff for WIN News.
We’re currently chasing down why this would be the case and what’s up with the controversial and colourful news director, Jorian Gardner.
More on this as it comes to hand. We’ve requested comment from all the players.

The amazing ex de medici – exhibition at AWM

Superb local artist ex de medici (Midnight Oil portrait in the NPG) has an exhibition on show at the War Memorial from 3 September, about a stint with soldiers in the Solomon Islands.
An item in the Australian says that, even though a major celebrity in the art world, she refuses to be photographed, or reveal [...]

By The Numbers presents: The Phoenix v. The Kennedy Room

By The Numbers is the creation of local musician Jessica Fryer. She usually runs a child-focused piano and preschool music studio but she has launched By The Numbers to have a bit of more grown-up fun with local news and events.
In this episode Jessica ponders the dilemma of being cool and finding somewhere entertaining [...]

War Porn and Yarramundi Reach: Why?

[First filed: Jul 28, 2010 @ 10:22]

The miracle of YouTube has thrown up the above video which appears to have been shot at the *other* arboretum, across the lake from the Yarralumla Nursery.
It’s by “DynamicMediaCompany” and comes with the following strange note:
Shot on Canon 5d for the Defence Community Organisation.
Dynamic Media Pty Ltd
Address 43 / [...]

Smart Casual to play Tuggeranong Arts Centre

[ 3 August, 2010; ] Triple j favourites ‘Smart Casual’ to play EXCLUSIVELY at
Tuggeranong Arts Centre Comedy Club

After people queued out the door to for the State of Origin special in July, Tuggeranong Arts Centre Comedy Club’s August show is set to be even bigger with popular Melbourne duo ‘Smart Casual’ playing its exclusive Canberra show.

The TAC has stamped [...]

Help raise funds for Student Partnership Worldwide

[ 14 August, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Hosted by Fame Trivia
 
Saturday 14th August at 6:30pm
Majura Hall, Dickson
$20/person, includes nibbles on the table plus a FREE GIFT for the first 100 people.
Tables are 6-10 people or come along and join a table
Bookings essential, contact Elise (m) 0402 903 081 or (e) ea_wilson@hotmail.com

We’ve got some great prizes lined up including wine, crust pizza vouchers and [...]

‘The Girls’ promo teaser

[ 29 July, 2010 to 31 July, 2010. ]

At the Street Theatre 29-31 July 2010.

As part of ‘Made in Canberra’ from The Street Theatre and featuring well known Canberran performers Dianna Nixon, Leah Baulch, Hanna Cormick and Hannah Ley.
6 show over 3 nights.
Book at www.thestreet.org.au or by phoning 6247 1223

Clip created and promoted by the performers.

Cello community – cooee!

Hi Riot-ers ….
I have a friend who lives northside, works full-time, and is keen to try the cello.
Before using Google to search for a cello tutors, does anyone have any recommendations?  Northside would be first preference, but otherwise not too choosey.   A tutor who has lots of patience for a first-timer would be good [...]

What half a tonne of bread will get you

We reported that over the weekend Robert Guth was baking and giving away bread at The Front.
Last night Rat Patrol dropped into the front for an impromptu BBQ making use of the bread. Pictured is what Inner Northicans traded for bread over the weekend. With a large ELK stencil in the mix the average price [...]

Nightfest anyone?

[ 22 September, 2010 to 26 September, 2010. ]

It appears we have a new harbinger of spring.

Andrew Barr is letting us all know that tickets are now on sale for the “NightFest” part of Floriade.

“This year’s Floriade NightFest promises five nights of fun for the whole family and I urge patrons to buy tickets in advance to avoid missing out. I also encourage [...]

DIY Wotz on Guide for the weekend of 23 July 2010

[ 23 July, 2010 to 25 July, 2010. ] [First filed: Jul 22, 2010 @ 12:27]

How best to escape from the most tedious election in living memory over the weekend?

Please leave suggestions for what’s better to see and do around Canberra in the comments.

Art-Is-An-Bread

[ 23 July, 2010 to 25 July, 2010. ] [Photos by 'Pling]

[First filed: Jul 20, 2010 @ 9:58]

[UPDATE: The bread is truly sensational! Popped in last night!]

I’m intrigued to see this event coming up, this weekend, at the Front.

As a student who recently finished her phd in political science (which was a feral and evil, hard slog – something I would recommend to no [...]

Looking for Santa in Canberra?

I know it’s a bit out of season to find him but does anyone know where you can hire Santa’s from in Canberra?
I’ve noticed most of the other big cities  have companies dedicated to it but can’t find anything here and I figure Myers must get their Santa’s from somewhere.
Any ideas?

Thermofest – at The Basement this Saturday

[ 24 July, 2010; ]

If you love live Rock, then Thermofest is for you. Thermofest is a massive Rock festival that kicks off at 3pm this Saturday 24th July.

Headlining the show is none other than Nunchukka Superfly !!! For those who don’t already know, this band features Blackie and Ray from legendary Oz band The Hardons.

There will be [...]