24 July 2009

DIY Wotz on guide for the weekend of 24 July

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[First filed: July 23, 2009 @ 09:12]

It’s promising to be a wet and wild weekend!

What’s worth braving the weather for out and about during these days of rest?

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Hells_Bells748:24 am 26 Jul 09

In regards to the charity day being held at the Belconnen Bowling Club for Dylan Cook today (as above)-

If you don’t wish to participate in the bowling program you can just come and show your support by having a sausage sizzle and enjoying the fun activities for the kids with a jumping castle/facepainting etc.

Thank you kindly if you wish to show support.

Trunking symbols12:15 pm 25 Jul 09

johnboy said :

Interesting one from the war memorial:

Join local author Kristen Alexander as she talks about the man behind her latest
biography Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader in a free presentation this Saturday at
the Australian War Memorial.

Wing Commander and ace ship buster Jack Napier Davenport AC DSO DFC* GM flew
two tours with 455 Squadron RAAF during the Second World War. Serving in both
Bomber and Coastal commands, he flew operations to France, Germany, Holland,
Russia and Norway. Under his command 455 Squadron became known as one of the
great ship busting squadrons .

Kristen Alexander will bring the courage and integrity of this Australian airforce hero
to life this Saturday at 2pm. Entry is free.

What: Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader – a free presentation by local
author Kristen Alexander

Where: BAE Systems Theatre,
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent Campbell ACT

When: 2pm, Saturday 25 July

Interesting how the War Memorial always gives its address as “Treloar Crescent” when you’d naturally think they’d give it as 1 Anzac Parade. Reminds me of the original location of the ACT Legislative Assembly when they always used to give the address as “1 Constitution Ave” when in fact they were more accurately located in Nangari St.

Interesting one from the war memorial:

    Join local author Kristen Alexander as she talks about the man behind her latest
    biography Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader in a free presentation this Saturday at
    the Australian War Memorial.

    Wing Commander and ace ship buster Jack Napier Davenport AC DSO DFC* GM flew
    two tours with 455 Squadron RAAF during the Second World War. Serving in both
    Bomber and Coastal commands, he flew operations to France, Germany, Holland,
    Russia and Norway. Under his command 455 Squadron became known as one of the
    great ship busting squadrons .

    Kristen Alexander will bring the courage and integrity of this Australian airforce hero
    to life this Saturday at 2pm. Entry is free.

    What: Jack Davenport, Beaufighter Leader – a free presentation by local
    author Kristen Alexander

    Where: BAE Systems Theatre,
    Australian War Memorial
    Treloar Crescent Campbell ACT

    When: 2pm, Saturday 25 July

Footy Fever hits the ACT !

SUNDAY

NRL @ Bruce Stadium – Kick off 2pm

AFL @ Manuka Oval – Kick off 2pm

Hmm what idiot planned that !?

Thanks for mentioning Kosmos Laboratory @ The Front Gallery and Cafe in Lyneham on Saturday Thumper 😀

I’ll be one of the acts playing music over the course of the afternoon/night, it starts at 2pm and goes through to 2am. If you’re in the area at any stage drop by, it’ll be cruisy and relaxed during the day and when the sun goes down, it’ll get a bit more funky and groovy 😀

SLAMFEST! @ the Basement on Saturday, 25 July from 8pm $10 with:

CASINO RUMBLERS return to Canberra bringing their own unique rock/punk style which is like no other. You like psychobilly, rockabilly, punk, jazz, rock? you will love the Rumblers!
Canberras favourite lads THE VEEBEES will be taking the stage and supporting their latest release ‘Live at the Summernats’. If you havent seen these guys before you need to ask yourself what on earth have you been doing! Do yaself a favour, go check them out, buy em a beer or two and have a dam good time!
THE RUMJACKS are one of the harder working bands getting around these days! Their tour schedule is relentless, this ensures a damn good show every time! The bloodlines of the Jacks go way back, chances are you have seen em before in one band or another. Their fusion births the perfect celtic folk punk pleasure for yer ears and will have you screamin for an irish whisky!
THE TOXICMEN have been knocking around in pubs, clubs, parks n backyards for quite some time now. These dirty punks that have a raw as sound. You might even hear the lads knock out a classic Misfits song or two!

Itchy Triggers, Friday night at Holy Grail, Kingston 10-2. Saturday night at Walshes Queanbeyan, 9-late. Check us out at http://www.myspace.com/itchytriggers

Christmas in July Markets at the Q Foyer. That’s the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre Crawford Street Queanbeyan. Sunday 26 July 11am -3pm

Wellington Sludge10:25 am 23 Jul 09

Wotz On – Celluloid Edition

ANU Film Group – the second half-year programme kicks off tonight with the WW2 tale DFEFIANCE starring Daniel Craig. Friday night, DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION is followed up by a revisit to the man that came before Bruno, BORAT. Saturday night, TERMINATOR SALVATION is followed by that classic noughties take on the Invisible Man legend, HOLLOW MAN. And Wednesday, it’s either Matthew Perry for the Gen Xers or Zac Efron for the Yers, in 17 AGAIN. All screenings start at 8pm sharp, doors open from 7.15pm, membership available at the door from $15. See http://www.anufg.org.au for more details.

Arc – J-Noir continues tonight with I, THE EXECUTIONER, The Moon Shots celebration of the Year of Astronomy kicks off Saturday with THE DISH, Pinter season continues Saturday with THE LAST TYCOON, Saturday night sees a revisit to early eighties hip-hop with STYLE WARS, and Sunday has a rare screening of the classic, epic, feminist tale of domesticity and prostitution with JEANNIE DIELMAN, 23 QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES. See http://www.nfsa.gov.au/whats_on/arc for more details.

Big House Film Society – this month it’s the recent respected Aussie thriller NOISE, satrring Brendan Cowell. 1pm Sunday, Canberra Museum and Gallery, membership available at the door, see http://www.bighousefilm.com for more details.

j from the block10:15 am 23 Jul 09

Surf Music gig featuring the Alohas and Space Party at the Phoenix, Civic
http://lovethephoenix.com/index.php

Hells_Bells7410:09 am 23 Jul 09

Charity Day at the Belconnen Bowling Club for Dylan Cook. (my neighbour and my son’s best friend)

At the age of 4 Dylan Cook was diagnosed with an inoperable Brain Stem Giloma (tumour). During november 2008 Dylan underwent radiation treatment at the Sydney Children’s Hospital. In March 2009 Dr Charlie Teo advised that no one in the world would operate on Dylan at that time.

Dylan’s family have turned to Alternative treatments in a bid to find an answer to this terrible disease. These treatments have improved Dylan’s condition and his quality of life. But without extra financial help, they would not be able to continue on his path.

– Dylan’s mother, Melinda and ACT medical herbalist, Irene Hess-Oates will be available from 10am to 4pm to discuss the treatments that have seen Dylan make a quantum leap forward in his health.

– Cake stall with nutritious muffins – slices and cakes – all gluten free and low GI.

– Foot massage with essential oils.
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Format for the day

Sunday 26th July 2009

Start 10am – 3 bowls triples 15 ends

Break for a sausage sizzle lunch (provided)

1.30pm – 3 bowls triples 15 ends

Cost: $15.00 Per person for the day

Monster raffle
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All welcome to attend and no previous bowls experience necessary.

Contact:

Peter Watts – 0404 073 312
or Belconnen Bowling Club – 6254 2157
Club address – Beetaloo St Hawker.

A great way to finish the weekend !

Sunday 26 July 2009
6.00 pm

Street Theatre

New Zealand tenor, James Adams.

James will sing popular arias, excerpts from West Side Story and some Rogers & Hammerstein, also some Scottish songs.

Tickets are $25 adult and $20 concession. Children under 18 are only $15.

Here’s the link to book your tickets:

https://www.patronbase.com/v2/performances.asp?f=pe&p=pe&BID=725669&orgID=_ST&prodid=NZTN

This one tickled my fancy on facebook for Friday night (24 July).

    Ever:

    … wondered what JANE is ADDICTED to?

    … speculated whether people in eastern BLOC countries ever PARTY?

    … wondered just where it could be that AUGIE is MARCHing to?

    … questioned the practicality of a HILLTOP wearing a HOOD?

    … asked how a SPOON could be GRINning?

    …or feared that if your LIPS are FLAMING it could be an early symptom of an undetected STI?

    Well, we bet the wankers that got Splendour tickets didn’t. But don’t panic! Come on down to Transit Bar THIS FRIDAY and find the answers to these great mysteries at:

    SPLENDOUR IN THE (transit) BAR.

    ==> Synthetic grass dancefloor! < == ==> Party lights better than Byron! < == ==> FREE ENTRY < == (Take that Splendour!) Driving 12 hours and sleeping in tents? That is SOoo last Splendour. *** Running 'tings at this almighty event will be Transit Bar's number one ring-ins, STRANGEWAYS DJs, showcasing their enthusiastic attitude and passable DJ skills. STRANGEWAYS DJs met in 1999 in a Ho Chi Minh massage parlour famous for its happy endings. After bonding over a shared passion for BRITNEY (bitch) and other indie icons, the trio travelled to Glastonbury, England. After paying their respects on this hallowed ground, they were suddenly thrust into the limelight after being mistaken for a group of famous electronic musicians at a nearby music festival. However, a canny punter soon realised the threesome were not KRAFTWERK when they slipped the 'Fresh Prince' theme into the end of 'Computer Love'. After spending time in Manchester's Strangeways prison for fraud, the traumatised trio emerged with a newfound resolve to conquer the music world and never forget the experiences that had made them men. Thus, STRANGEWAYS DJs were born. Since then, the STRANGEWAYS team has played alongside superstars like NEW ORDER, PRINCE, BOWIE, WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART and GARY NUMAN. STRANGEWAYS DJs have caused punters to strip down to their underwear, fight, mosh, and inspired a group of (what had to be underage) girls perform the macarena on stage. Expect the unexpected.

Trunking symbols9:22 am 23 Jul 09

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

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