1 November 2008

DIY Wotz on guide for the weekend of 31 October

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Greetings again Rioters!

So what things are worth seeing and doing in the entertaining capital of Australia this weekend?

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Yep, Hall Markets are a must do.

Overheard said :

Mayhaps the final Trivia in the Trams at the Tra dies on Monday night from 7pm at Dickson. Free entry. Cash and voucher prizes, a bit of fun, and the usual ritual humiliation of people who think they’re going to ‘rock off’ in the paper/scissors/rock challenge. Special subject for the last round: Comics, graphic novels and anime (all very much clean, above-board and acceptable to your maiden aunt — hell, we had a table of Catholics from my old parish in the other week!)

Will TiTTaTT be extended past the second round of six weeks? ‘Tis in the lap of the gods, yea and verily.

P.S. Canberra has so much more going on every night than Albury. After one faux Irish pub (where every 18 year old in Albury is tonight) and ‘The Bended Elbow’, I think I’ve exhausted the possibilities on a Thursday evening. Yay for the bottle-o two doors down from the hoey-moey.

Trivia nights just got extended for another season. It was to be six weeks, but I have an interstate commitment on the night of Monday 15 December, so the trivialities continue up until Monday 8 December, probably pausing for a deep breath from then until the new year. Probably?! Definitely. The coast and Woodford Folk Festival beckon the quiz-master south-east and north.

Had a top night last night in the Trams with eight teams. Good result for a quasi-public holiday night. Special subject next week: ‘The Simpsons’.

Which reminds me…. Sorry for the double post.

HALL MARKETS THIS SUNDAY !!

“C’mon down to the Hyper-D…once is never enough”.

Once is MORE than enough !! Hyperdome is the worst shopping centre I’ve ever been too…

Was just spreading the word for some mates selling stuff.. 🙂

THARWA BUSH FAIR
SUNDAY 2 10:00 – 15:00
In support of the Tharwa preschool.
Buy a duck for the duck race on the Murrumbidgee River. In get in the mood for the big one on Tuesday.

Try Sailing Day

A “Try Sailing Day” will be held on Sunday 2 November to encourage anyone to try sailing as an additional or alternative outdoor sport and/or leisure activity. Come along to the Canberra Yacht Club between 10am and 1pm on Sunday 2 November and take the opportunity to enjoy a sail on a yacht on Lake Burley Griffin. We envisage that those wanting to have a sail will be on the water for up to 30 minutes. There are no costs involved for participants in the “Try Sailing Day”.

Those persons wishing to have a sail will be required to register on the day in the marquee on the lawns of the Canberra Yacht Club, where they will be allocated to a particular yacht. All Try Sailors should wear a T-shirt and shorts, old soft-soled shoes (white-soled if possible) and bring a spray jacket, cap or hat (preferably with chin strap) and sunscreen. The Canberra Yacht Club will provide yachting ‘life-jackets’ and Club Members will assist participants in boarding/alighting from yachts and answering any questions. The Club’s ‘Rescue Boats’ will be on duty and a first aid officer will be on hand. A parent or guardian should accompany students under the age of 18.
If any further information is required by you, students or family members please contact Canberra Yacht Club Office Manager Carolin Dasey on 6273 7177 or email admin@canberrayachtclub.com.au.

tylersmayhem2:07 pm 31 Oct 08

Gee tylers, I hope it wasn’t you in those ads!

Oddly enough I looked pretty similar as that bloke at the time, and wore similar styles.

I’ll never forget the night he got recognised in Civic and bashed, right near The Bin. What a shocker (both the guy AND the fact he got bashed for being a tosser on the ad).

Apologies – if you wish to pre-book tickets call the front office on 6205 6222. Tickets may also be bought at the door.

For those of you unfamiliar with Tuggeranong, the College is located on Cowlishaw St – there’ll be signs directing you to the theatre.

Reminder:

Lake Tuggeranong College is presenting The Who’s Tommy – the first rock opera. Wonderful show, I’ve seen it every night so far, and I’m still loving it.

3 shows are left – Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 12pm, Saturday 7.30pm.

Adults – $20
Concession – $15

Definately do not miss this show. An extraordinary effort from some very talented young people. Worth every dollar you spend – especially considering $15 often gets wasted on a bad movie. The money you spend seeing this show is far from a waste.

And if you know the words, feel free to sing along 🙂

Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but the Russian Film Festival is on all weekend
Details: http://www.russianresurrection.com/2008/sessions.php?loc=canberra

Also, the launch of 2008 NaNoWriMo is on at Pancake Parlour on Saturday (if you’re a writer who values quantity over quality)

Plus, being the 1st of the month, Saturday’s an important day for pinching and punching

Two great blues guitarists – Steve Russell and Chris Harland – at the Folkus tonight (Friday). Gotta be worth a look !

The comedy play, the Narcissist, is on at the Q in Queanbeyan tonight (Friday) and tomorrow. My cousin took me to see it in Sydney recently, and I was mightily impressed, so I am going to watch it again.
Bucketloads of seats left – so go have a giggle at the theatre.
http://www.canberraonline.com.au/events/item.php?pid=4016

Mayhaps the final Trivia in the Trams at the Tra dies on Monday night from 7pm at Dickson. Free entry. Cash and voucher prizes, a bit of fun, and the usual ritual humiliation of people who think they’re going to ‘rock off’ in the paper/scissors/rock challenge. Special subject for the last round: Comics, graphic novels and anime (all very much clean, above-board and acceptable to your maiden aunt — hell, we had a table of Catholics from my old parish in the other week!)

Will TiTTaTT be extended past the second round of six weeks? ‘Tis in the lap of the gods, yea and verily.

P.S. Canberra has so much more going on every night than Albury. After one faux Irish pub (where every 18 year old in Albury is tonight) and ‘The Bended Elbow’, I think I’ve exhausted the possibilities on a Thursday evening. Yay for the bottle-o two doors down from the hoey-moey.

Itchy Triggers at Gold Creek Tavern Saturday night 8-11.

that was supposed to say (an exhibition), but anyway…

Local photograper Cole Bennets presents:

Coulorophobia – fear of clowns.(and exhibition)
Opens Friday, October 31. 6pm
Canberra Contemporary Art Space
Gorman House, Braddon.

“For as long as I can remember, the sight of a clown causes the room to draw in on itself. My hands become clammy, heart rate raises. I look for the exit…
It’s time to face fear.”

… and …

The New Black:

Come see a FREE play reading of a new work by Melbourne playwright Robert Reid responding to the Bill Henson controversy.

Featuring local actors Robert De Fries and Emma Gibson, come support this world premier performance, which makes up the first half of the Hunting Season’s Safari Exchange program with Melbourne.

8pm Friday October 31st
DNA Studios Gorman House Braddon FREE

tylersmayhem said :

Tuggers Hyperdome Indoor Markets

“C’mon down to the Hyper-D…once is never enough”.

Word!

Gee tylers, I hope it wasn’t you in those ads!

tylersmayhem3:50 pm 30 Oct 08

Tuggers Hyperdome Indoor Markets

“C’mon down to the Hyper-D…once is never enough”.

Word!

Wide Boy Jake3:38 pm 30 Oct 08

Computer Fair EPIC Saturday 10AM – 2:30PM> Admission $3.00, kids free.

Tuggers Hyperdome Indoor Markets
Friday and Saturday located down near Medicare.

Stonefest on Tomorrow evening and Saturday, of course.
http://www.stonefest.com.au/main.html

Manageable Ann12:56 pm 30 Oct 08

Didn’t make a lot of sense that last one, sorry about that, if its not clear let me know.

Manageable Ann12:55 pm 30 Oct 08

Pot Belly Battle of the Bands this Saturday and I still need bands for this saturday and the other heats, if you feel like a play ( this Staurday would be THE BEST)on withere the 1st of Nov, 8th Nov or 15th Nov email me: seansme@hotmail.com

or ring: 0450 318 071

Nice work!

Final show ever at the greenroom on Saturday night.

It sucks ass to have to say goodbye to the room.

Doors 5pm, Bands are Black Creek, Penguin, Tonk and Spoil, 18+, $20..

Thanks, Granny. It was originally intended as a post (with dates included in original) but probably more appropriate as a ‘Wotz On’ or notice, especially given the very fine goings on that are going on and affiliated (sp?) with the Canberra Musicians Club that weekend (http://www.canberramusiciansclub.org.au/). Apologies for any confusion.

JB, I should add that the dates for the Majors Creek music festival are the 14th, 15th and 16th November.

Overheard made the following suggestion:

    Music at the Creek is an annual festival presented by the Braidwood Folk Club (BFC).

    Music at the Creek is a festival of music, dance and poetry. While its primary focus has been on folk music, BFC encourage a range of other acoustic genres, especially from young, or new and emerging acts.

    The festival is small, family friendly, and based around the local recreation reserve at Majors Creek (approx 14kms past Braidwood on the road to Araluen).

    At the Creek you can mingle with the renowned and the not so famous in a spirit of festivity and fun.

    Join us at beautiful Majors Creek for a warm and friendly festival. Performances, music, song, dancing, poetry, kids’ activities, song (yeah, that’s twice but there’s heaps of that), sessions, workshops, blackboard performances.

    Performers include: Ange Takats * DJ Gosper and the Karismakatz * Rose Bygrave * Soursob Bob * The Go Set * Ami Williamson * Chris Aronsten * Craig and Simone Dawson * Dr Stovepipe * Fred Smith * Mothers of Intention * Mr Fibby * The Ellis Collective * The Hottentots * The Jim Stubbs Backing Band * Tongue and Groove * Trev Dunham * Vorn Doolette * and stacks more.

    Early bird tickets on sale until 3 November. $55 adult (weekend); $33 youth (weekend); $165 family = 2A+2Y (weekend). Lots of other ticket prices on the web-site.

    More information here.

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