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Scott Leggo jigsaw puzzles
WIN! Scott Leggo jigsaw puzzles
Thanks to Scott Leggo Gallery and to celebrate the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Canberra Weekly has 5 x 1000-piece Dawn Drifters jigsaw puzzles (valued at $60 each) to be won.
They are one of the most environmentally friendly jigsaw puzzles available. Perfect for the workplace and families at home, as a really nice way to switch off and spend time together. They also make fabulous gifts. Check out Scott’s full collection of Australian made artwork + gifts at Scott Leggo Gallery, 45 Jardine Street, Kingston. Open 7 days. W: scottleggo.com
Enter to win
To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, fi nd this competition and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 25 March 2022 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.
Flinders Ranges to Birdsville – A journey with my brush Solo exhibition by Chrissie Lloyd
5 March to 10 April Humble House gallery 93 Wollongong St Fyshwick
Salt Waves at Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre) I by Chrissie Lloyd
PALACE ELECTRIC CINEMA | THURSDAY 24 March
CANBERRA 2 MAR - 6 APR www.affrenchfilmfestival.org
time out Canberra Balloon Spectacular in photos
Photographers flocked to not just Lake Burley Griffin but vantage points across town over the Canberra Day long weekend as the Canberra Balloon Spectacular took flight. More than 25 hot air balloons from across Australia and around the world have converged to make Canberra’s skyline a flurry of colour, sound, and movement over the nine mornings of the Spectacular. The balloons are scheduled to fly daily, weather permitting, until Sunday 20 March.
CW’s Carmen Velis captured the 2022 Spectacular’s feature balloon, Tico the sloth. Tico was conceived due to the slow-moving animal being a perfect representation of and connection to the balloons that move slowly through the air. Photo: Carmen Velis.
This week, Michael Popple highlights three unique reads by talented Australian authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com
League of Liars by Astrid Scholte
Allen & Unwin, $19.99 Following the death of his mother to the shadow magic known as edem, Cayder Broduck has been determined to become a prosecutor to bring edem criminals to justice. However, during his studies, he encounters three teenagers accused of terrible crimes, each with complicated and troubling stories. As he investigates, Cayder uncovers a grand conspiracy that could rip apart everything he believes in. This is a brilliant and compelling young adult fantasy novel from bestselling author Astrid Scholte. Combining inventive fantasy elements with an intense legal thriller storyline, this is an impressive and exciting read, capable of enthralling readers of all ages.
36 Streets by T. R. Napper
Titan Books, $24.99 In the cyberpunk future, Lin Vu is a gangster in Chinese-occupied Hanoi. Lethal in combat and with a very short temper, Lin leads a violent life while battling her dual identity. Her latest job sees her help an English tourist investigate a murder, which places her in the crosshairs of a rival gang, whose deadly plot has lethal consequences for all of Vietnam. Canberra author T. R. Napper has produced an exquisite cyberpunk thriller that takes a damaged protagonist on a powerful, personal journey. This outstanding and wildly addictive story expertly combines distinctive cyberpunk elements with vibrant Vietnamese culture to create an exceptional read.
A Great Hope by Jessica Stanley
Picador, $32.99 When prominent politician John Clare falls to his death, those closest to him are rocked in unimaginable ways. A titan of Australian politics who helped bring his party to power, Clare has always been a complicated figure. However, those left behind will be unprepared for when all his secrets are revealed, including the real reason he died. In A Great Hope, debut author Jessica Stanley has created an intriguing and emotional political drama with a captivating mystery subplot. Diving deep into recent Australian politics, including the 2007 election, this is a great read that many will find fascinating.
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Australian Series Stargazers
An intimate evening of Australian classical and art music dedicated to the majesty of the night sky. Featuring world premieres from Christopher Sainsbury and Jakub Jankowski.
6.30PM, 7 APRIL 2022 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
Jessica Cottis Conductor CSO Chamber Ensemble
Book online at cso.org.au/events or call CSO Direct on 02 6262 6772 (weekdays 10am – 3pm) All CSO events are delivered in line with ACT Government COVID-Safe requirements
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Quo Vadis, Aida? (M)
In 1995, Bosnia, Aida (Jasna Đuricˇic’) translates a meeting between the mayor of smalltown Srebrenica, and Colonel Karremans (Johan Heldenbergh) representing the UN. Regardless, the Serbian army take over the town, forcing tens of thousands of citizens to an under-resourced UN camp. With little help from UN New York headquarters, the Serbian army led by Ratko Mladic’ (Boris Isakovic’) moves towards the overcrowded camp …
Aida wears multiple hats to showcase both the personal devastation of the Serbian invasion and the multiple perspectives throughout the fallout. Aida is at the forefront of conversations between significant players, privy to strategic machinations, political pressures, institutional ineptitude, and international apathy. Colonel Karremans seems sympathetic as he struggles with the pressures of caring for the thousands of refugees both within and outside the camp with no help from the UN. This sympathy wanes, however, when Karremans unbelievably lets the wolf into the hen’s house.
Aida fights uphill to keep her family safe while witnessing the danger building up on all sides. Against all hope with no help, Aida sees the writing on the wall but doesn’t give up. Aida’s frustration, fear and rage are empathetic, which is horrifying as it is representative of an entire people. Verdict: An unbelievable story that serves to set a record straight. Not an easy watch, but an important one, if only to show the devastation of war and the continued legacy of injustice. 4.5 stars. Viewed at Palace Electric. - Luke McWilliams | themovieclub.net
BEAT THE BOWSER
What’s on
CANBERRA COMEDY FESTIVAL: Back and bigger than ever with some of the biggest international, national, and local superstars playing across town, until 26 March; canberracomedyfestival.com
CANBERRA BALLOON SPECTACULAR: Over 25 balloons combine at the Patrick White Lawns, Parkes, to brighten Canberra’s early morning skyline until 20 March; enlightencanberra.com
SHAKESPEARE TO WINEHOUSE: Iconic works from the National Portrait Gallery London come to Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery, Parkes, until 17 July; npg.gov.au
ACT SEASONAL ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE
FAIR: Get your antique fix 18-20 March at Albert Hall, Yarralumla; $10/$8 entry; facebook.com/ canberraantiquefair
NICHOLAS LEE-MURPHY: The talented young singer, musician and songwriter will perform at The Artists Shed, Fyshwick, 18 March 7.30pm; Humantix.
QUEER SCREEN: See the best of this year’s Mardi Gras Film Festival with screenings at Dendy Canberra, 18-20 March; queerscreen.org.au
MOVERS AND SHAKERS: A new exhibition featuring personalities across 200 years of Yass Valley history, at Yass and District Museum until 13 June.
BOOK LAUNCH: Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder launches her new children’s book Ghostie at The Book Cow, Kingston, Saturday 19 March 3pm; book via Eventbrite.
SHANE NICHOLSON: The multiple ARIA and Golden Guitar winner plays Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo, Saturday 19 March 6pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
MONTAIGNE: The Sydney indie musician brings her natural flair as a storyteller and entertainer to The Q, Queanbeyan, 19 March 8pm; theq.net.au THE QUEER VARIETY SHOW: An accessible, adult variety show, 19 March 2-4.30pm at Canberra College Theatre, Phillip; bit.ly/ QVStickets
Shakespeare to Winehouse at the National Portrait Gallery, until 17 July.
CANBERRA CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL:
Over 50 breweries, and a range of food and entertainment at Mercure Canberra, Braddon, Saturday 19 March; canberrabeerfest.com.au
KIPPAX MARKETPLACE: New indoor market to run 3rd Saturday of every month, 8am-12pm, at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre; free entry.
OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS: After a two-year hiatus, Canberra’s much-loved markets return to the Old Bus Depot in Kingston every Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm from 20 March; obdm.com.au
CHILDERS STREET QUARTET: Play a diverse program of Dvorak, Danish String Quartet and others at Gang Gang café and bar, Downer, 20 March 7-9pm; Eventbrite.
THREE MUSKETEERS: Three formidable guitarists perform individually to raise money for ACT Mental Health Foundation, 20 March 2.30-3.45pm, Wesley Music Centre, Forrest; trybooking.com
SCHAPELLE, SCHAPELLE!: The high energy musical comedy will take to The Street Theatre stage, 23 March 7.30pm; canberracomedyfestival.com KING OF PIGS: Steve Rodgers’ astonishing new play offers an unflinching glimpse into the nature of power, and the way men abuse it, 24-26 March at The Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au
CRAFT ACT: Host new exhibitions Home Grown and Tension(s) 2020, at their Civic gallery, 24 March to 14 May; craftact.org.au
IRISH MYTHEN: The Canadian Folk artist brings her acclaimed one-woman show to Smith’s Alternative, City West, 24 March 7-8.30pm; smithsalternative.com
RONNY CHIENG: The Malaysian comedy superstar brings his new show Hope You Get Rich to the Canberra Theatre, 24 March 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
POETRY AT MANNING CLARK HOUSE: Hear Andrew Galan, Michael Thorley and Suzanne Edgar read their fabulous poetry at the Forrest venue, 24 March 7pm; trybooking.com/BXXLJ
GOULBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE:
Will open with a community led grand opening performance, REeNTRANCE, 25-26 March; gpac2022.sales.ticketsearch.com
AINSLIE SALON AUTUMN SERIES: A host of homegrown and interstate musicians play Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres, Braddon, 26 March, 30 April, 21 & 28 May; agac.com.au
THE 4TH NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ART
TRIENNIAL: Featuring 35 artists from across Australia, the exhibition, titled Ceremony, will open at the NGA 26 March to 31 July; nga.gov.au
STEPHEN K AMOS: Before and Laughter at Canberra Theatre, 26 March 7.15pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
PHOTOACCESS: See their 2022 Open Day Saturday 26 March 12-4pm at their Griffith facility; photoaccess.org.au
