[ 25 April, 2012; 4:30 am; ]

The War Memorial has published details of what’s going on Wednesday morning for the Dawn Service.

The service is running from 5.30am to 6, but they suggest arrival at 4.30.

– Large numbers are expected; members of the general public should arrive from 4.30 am.
– It is suggested you wear warm clothing and bring a torch.
– On-site [...]

[ 22 April, 2012 to 6 May, 2012. ] “The Elephant Stamp”, a fine-art photography exhibition by Jeff Moorfoot, opens at 5pm, Sunday April 22 at Manning Clark House, 11 Tasmania Circle Forrest ACT.

[ 14 April, 2012 to 29 April, 2012. ]

Simon Corbell is trying to drum up enthusiasm for the 120 events of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.

“The Heritage Festival celebrates all things that make Canberra what it is today—our Aboriginal past, our historical buildings and our unique bushland. Our heritage is a legacy from our past and is integral to our life today,” [...]

[ 14 April, 2012 to 5 May, 2012. ]

With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic coming up this week it’s hard to say whether it’s the media or the public with more interest in the photogenic event anniversary.

It could really only be overdone with the introduction of zombies.

But fear not, Canberra will not miss out on the global nostalgia kick! [...]

[ 1 April, 2012 to 30 April, 2012. ] From The Front’s Facebook post:

Wednesday 4th April: Truckstop Honeymoon with Doctor Stovepipe, 8.00pm $10 Truckstop Honeymoon are making a welcome return to these shores. For those that know them, you know what you are in for: a show at the Front is the perfect way to see this band in an intimate setting. For those [...]

[ 1 April, 2012 to 30 April, 2012. ] For all the cool cats looking to get their life in order, here’s February’s lineup at The Phoenix.

Monday 2nd 8pm
CMC Presents the Bootlegs
The Hovering Spooks
Pocket Fox
Magic Rob Universe
Munro Melano

Tuesday 3rd 7:30pm
Trivia Night

Wednesday 4th 9pm
Skippy’s Brain
Jarek

Thursday 5th 9pm
Truckstop Honeymoon

Saturday 7th 9:30pm
Intentions
Carbs
Mornings

Monday 9th 8pm
BMA presents The Bootleg Sessions
Doc Holliday takes the Shotgun
Sweet Teeth
Waterford

Tuesday 10th 7:30pm
Trivia Night

Thursday 12th [...]

[ 29 February, 2012 to 30 June, 2012. ]

FOYER GALLERY, National Film and Sound Archive
McCoy Circuit, Acton
FREE

Blizzards, radio waves, penguins, gramophone records and fi lm makers, this exhibition celebrates 100 years of Australian Antarctic Expeditions and the anniversary of Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1911-1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition.