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January 2010 Events in Canberra and the ACT

• See what's on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens this month
   
• See Parliamentary sitting dates
   
• Throughout January 2010 - Ranger Guided Activities (pdf) - Walks and activities in Canberra's National Parks presented by the Territory and Municipality Services (TAMS).
   
• to 31 January 2010 - The Ballets Russes in Australia 1936-1940 - Open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm at the National Library of Australia, Parkes Pl, Parkes, Canberra.
   
• to 5 April 2010 - Masterpieces from Paris - Post-Impressionist works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Pierre Bonnard, Claude Monet, Maurice Denis, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, and Edouard Vuillard. Tickets are $25 for adults, $16 for concession and members, and $6 for children. Open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at the National Gallery of Australia. To book tickets visit the National Gallery.
   
• to 5 May 2010 - Of Love and War - Exploring the impact of war on relationships and the ways in which Australians incorporate affairs of the heart into their wartime lives. Open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at the Australian War Memorial, Treloar Cres, Campbell.
   
• to 14 June 2010 - Emerging Elders - Honouring senior Indigenous artists. Open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm at the National Gallery of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula.
   
  
• 1 January (Friday) 2010 - New Years Day - Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 7 to 10 January 2010 - Summernats Car Festival - With live bands, show cars, displays, a kids' zone, drag racing, burn out competitions, an audio system sound off and Miss Summernats competition. Exhibition Park, Northbourne Ave and Flemington Rd, Mitchell.
   
• 9 January (Saturday) 2010 - Casuarina Sands Opening - An evening of entertainment to celebrate the refurbishment of the area. 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm at Casuarina Sands, Cotter Rd. For more information visit the Territory and Municipality Services (TAMS).
   
• 10 January (Sunday) 2010 - Kingston Miniature Railway - The Railway is open to the public on the second and last Sunday of the month. Tickets are $2.50 each. 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm at Geijera St, Kingston.
   
• 19 January (Tuesday) 2010 - Fire Fighters and Tankers - See Tidbinbilla’s new fire fighting tanker and talk to a Parks Agency Fire fighter about keeping safe during the bushfire season. 10.30 am to 11.30 am at Tidbinbilla, Tidbinbilla Rd. Bookings are essential. For more information visit the Territory and Municipality Services (TAMS). 
   
• 22 January (Friday) 2010 - Dementia & Memory Community Centre, ACT - Exercise and Relaxation - 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm at Alzheimer’s Australia ACT, 159 Maribyrnong Ave, Kaleen. For more information contact 6255 0722 
   
• 23 & 24 January 2010 - Challenge Series Triathlon
   
• 25 January (Monday) 2010 - Australia Day Live - The sixth annual music festival in celebration of Australia. 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm at Parliament House Federation Mall, Canberra.
   
• 25 to 31 January - NIDA on Tour - The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is offering week-long and weekend courses in; NIDA Acting Techniques, Drama School, Acting Accelerated, Acting to Camera and Screen Acting Intensive and for various ages. Courses will be held at the Canberra Theatre Centre. For more information or to book a course, visit NIDA.
   
• 26 January (Tuesday) 2010 - Australia Day - Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates). See Themes 4 Parties for Australia Day party ideas and costumes
   
  • Australia Day in the Park - Events include the Great Aussie Day Breakfast, Flag Raising and Australian Citizenship ceremonies, a children's festival, rides, and fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. 5.45 am to 9.30 pm at Commonwealth Park, Parkes Way, Parkes.
     
  • Australia Day Bush Picnic - The annual bush picnic has been moved from Cotter due to dam construction. The event includes live entertainment, a climbing wall, family games, and more. Entry is free and there are prizes for the best Australian outfit. 11.00 am to 3.00 pm at Tidbinbilla, Tidbinbilla Rd. For more information visit the Territory and Municipality Services (TAMS).
     
• 28 January (Thursday) 2010 - School Term 1 begins in ACT schools - (See AU school holiday dates.)
   
• 29 January (Friday) 2010 - Fred Smith & The Spooky Men's Chorale - Tickets are $38 for adults and $32 for concession. 8.00 pm at The Playhouse, London Circuit, Civic Square, Canberra. To book tickets visit the Canberra Theatre Centre.
   
• 29 January (Friday) 2010 - Dementia & Memory Community Centre - Exercise and Relaxation - A free introduction to Introduction to Dru Yoga. 1.30pm to 3.30 pm at Alzheimer’s Australia ACT, 159 Maribyrnong Ave, Kaleen. For more information contact 6255 0722.
   
• 29 January (Friday) 2010 - Welcome Back Cocktail Party: National Zoo & Aquarium - A fundraiser for Free the Bears Fund Inc. The party includes a raffle, auction, and the opportunity to meet the Sun Bears "Otay" and "Arataki." Tickets are $60. 6pm to 8pm at the National Zoo and Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Dr, Weston Creek. To book tickets contact 6287 8480 or email admin [at] nationalzoo.com.au
   
• From 30 January 2009 - Australian Journeys - A permanent gallery exploring the voyages that connect Australia to the world. Includes convict tokens and Captain Cook's magnifying glass. Free general admission. Open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula.
   
• 31 January (Sunday) 2010 - Academy Calisthenics Registration Day - Registration of continuing and new participants in all age sections for teams in 2010. Classes to be held in North Canberra and Gungahlin afterschool week nights. 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at the Palmerston Community Centre, Tiptree Cres. For more information contact 6258 9949 or 0418 386 113.
   
• see February events in Canberra and the ACT 

January 2011

• To be confirmed 2011 - 'Glass Roots' Conference - For more information see the Ausglass website.

More What's on in Canberra and the ACT

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• Theatres and Cinemas in Canberra
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• Get a Life is a site where all social events are created by the members themselves. Here you can meet people and form friendships by joining several local groups and activities, anything from bush walking, to theatre visits, to Friday drinks to dinner dates

  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in January. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in January. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in January. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in January. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in January.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in January. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in January. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in January. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.

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