DIY wotz on guide for the weekend of the 24th of October 2013

The Canberra Girls Grammar School Fete is on Saturday from 10am to 3pm in Deakin.

Lots of entertainment, stalls, food…

The Acca Daiquiris are at the Dickson Tradies Friday, the Casino Saturday and the Brassey Sunday. Rock in a lounge-jazz style.

Reminiscent of record clubs of the 1970’s, the Vinyl Lounge presents a diverse selection of folk, world, rock, funk and lounge from the Golden Age of vinyl – 1960s – 1980s.
NFSA curator Thorsten Kaeding has selected some tasty musical treats from his personal vinyl collection.

Bring along your own records for a spin in our shiny brand new Theaterette, and join NFSA Curators as they discuss the significance of an old medium in a new age.

THIS Sunday 27 October 2013 2.15 – 3.15pm
Venue: NFSA Theatrette
FREE
BYO: Vinyl

Future dates for The Vinyl Lounge:
Sunday 1 December 2013 2.30-3.30pm
Sunday 2 February 2014 2.30 – 3.30pm

The Vinyl Lounge is a new initiative for the NFSA. We would love you to be part of this gig. We would also love YOU to shape the next session of The Vinyl Lounge
Please pass onto your friends and fellow music lovers.

For people with culture- The Tallis Scholars, Friday 25th.

From the Oriana Chorale webpage:

The Tallis Scholars
40th Anniversary Australian Tour

Friday 25 October 2013
Llewellyn Hall, ANU
7.30pm

Tickets – $42 – $78 from Ticketek online or at the door.

The Tallis Scholars have been perfecting the art of Renaissance vocalmusic for the last 40 years under founding director, Peter Phillips.

Appearing in Canberra as part of their 40th Anniversary tour, the Tallis Scholars present a breath-taking program of renaissance polyphony and new compositions, mixing the ancient with the modern in a spectacular way.

Including the extraordinary 40-part motet Spem in Alium by namesake Thomas Tallis, performed with the Oriana Chorale and the ANU Chamber Choir, this will be a superb concert of absolutely stunning performances.

From my facebook:

Thursday:

— Growing Strong Children within our Community @ Gallery BCS

— Toss The Boss @ Duxton

— Bang! Bang! Bang! @ Nigels

— BOY AND BEAR “16 Days Under a Southern Sun Tour” w/ special guests @ ANU Bar

— RIGHT BEHIND YOU – QL2 Theatre

Friday:

— The Street Theatre presents “In Loco Parentis” by Helen Machalias. Directed by Andrew Holmes

— NINA LAS VEGAS – Fri 25th Oct – Trinity Bar (Pang!)

— OWL EYES “Nightbeats Tour” w/ Willow Beats & The Kite String Tangle @ ANU Bar

— The Feldons, Magic Rob Universe and special guest Mark Tonks @ The Pot Belly

Saturday:

— Community Painting Day

— 90’s TRIBUTE NIGHT #3 @ The Basement

— We’re not playing. pfff. We’re juxtaposing man. At The Front.

Tuesday:

— National WIRED Band Competition FINALS @ Charlie Black (FREE!)

Wednesday:

— PSS Presents: Buck et al farewell gig ft. Hashemoto @ ANU.

Hot-diggity you guys have some weekend ahead of you!

ALSO:

SKYWHALE APPEARANCE
The Skywhale will be tethered at the Canberra Glassworks in Kingston.
WHAT: Skywhale at the Canberra Glassworks
WHEN: Saturday, 26 October, 7:30am-9:30am (weather permitting)
WHERE: Canberra Glassworks, Kingston

SEEKING BILOELA
Seeking Biloela is the presentation of two new solo works by internationally recognised dance artists Tammi Gissell and Liz Lea, who bring to life stories of Indigenous knowledge and Indian traditions. Magnificus Magnificus, performed by Tammi Gissell and directed by Liz Lea, dives into the world of the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo. The performance draws on Indigenous knowledge and stories, aligned with science, in a work that celebrates a stunning bird, its history, character and style in a cabaret-esque explosion of feathers.
WHAT:Seeking Biloela
WHEN: Saturday, 26 October (7:30pm), and Sunday, 27 October (4pm)
WHERE: The Street Theatre

THE 300TH DAY OF THE MUSICAL OFFERING
The 300th day of The Musical Offering will be celebrated this Sunday with a gala concert featuring the Centenary’s Creative Director Robyn Archer and a host of other musicians.
Attendees will be able to walk from the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Australia (1:30pm) to the High Court foyer (2pm-3pm), before heading to the National Portrait Gallery (3:30pm-4:30pm).
For more on The Musical Offering, visit http://www.musicaloffering.com.au.
WHAT: The 300th Day of The Musical Offering
WHEN: Sunday, 27 October, 1:30pm-4:30pm
WHERE: The Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Australia, the High Court foyer and the National Portrait Gallery

ACT BIOBLITZ
A collaboration of scientists, naturalists, citizen scientists and members of the public will begin working together on Canberra’s first ever Bioblitz; to discover, identify and record a snapshot of the region’s biodiversity. The ACT Bioblitz will help manage and deliver information about our capital’s remarkable biodiversity. Visit canberra100.com.au to register interest.
WHAT: ACT Bioblitz
WHEN: Friday to Sunday, 25-27 October
WHERE: CSIRO Discovery Centre and Black Mountain Reserve

PRESENT AT BIRTH. ACT SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS, 1913
A new exhibition at the Hall School Museum tells the stories of Canberra’s schools and teachers in 1913 through photos, biographies, official records, artefacts, maps and plans. The exhibition includes the ACT’s first public schools and tells the story of public schooling at Canberra’s birth.
WHAT: Present at Birth. ACT Schools and Teacher, 1913 – exhibition
WHEN: Friday to Sunday, 25-27 October
WHERE: Hall School Museum, Hall

Turner School 60th Birthday Fete
Staurday 26 October 10am-2pm

Stalls include: Petting Paddock, White Elephant, Books, Craft, Plants, Adopt-a-Teddy, Cakes, Fabuous Food, Kaldi coffee, Bubble blowing and much more

Entertainment: Brumby Jack, Canberra Scouts, Aeronautics, Gecko Gang rides, Southside Rock ‘n’ Roll Club Dancers

From the Front:

24th October 2013 – Kirst Arific is Present (Comedy)
7.30pm

25th October 2013 – Poetry Slam (Poetry)
$5 // 8pm

27th October 2013 – Super Raelene Bros (Music)
7.30pm

28th October 2013 – Ben Carr Trio (Music)
7.30pm

From the Phoenix:

Thursday 24th 9pm
The Steptones
Azam Zain
Guests
Saturday 26th 9:30pm
Sheriff
The King Hits

Monday 28th 8pm
CIT presents The Bootleg Sessions
Magic Rob Universe
Lung
Conversation
Finding Eve

Tuesday 29th 7:30pm
Nerd Trivia with Joel and Ali