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July 2008 Events in Canberra and the ACT

• See what's on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens this month
   
• Parliamentary sitting dates 2008
   
• 1 to 31 July 2008 - Ranger Guided Activities (pdf) - Free and low-cost ranger-guided activities around Canberra's parks and nature reserves. Ideal for families and children. For more information call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
   
• 3 to 16 July 2008 - Reel Anime - 4 New anime movies: "Appleseed: Ex Machina', 'Vexville',  'Batman: Gotham Knight' and 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'. Showing at Dendy Cinemas, Level 2, North Quarter, Canberra Centre, 148 Bunda St, Canberra.
   
• 4 July (Friday) 2008 - ACT School Term 2 Ends (see AU school holidays) 
   
• 6 to 13 July 2008 - NAIDOC Week 2008 - the focus city for 2008 is Canberra. See the National Museum of Australia's NAIDOC Week events.
  • 12 July (Saturday) 2008 - Celebrate NAIDOC Week on Acton Peninsula - family activities including didjeridu playing, weaving, ceramics and headdress workshops, and traditional storytelling. Hear Troy Cassar-Daley along with many other great artists, as well as market stalls, food and more. Saturday 12 July 10 am - 4 pm at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
     
• 7 to 18 July 2008 - School Holiday Ranger Guided Activities (pdf) - Free and low-cost school holiday activities around Canberra's parks and nature reserves. For more information call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
   
• 7 to 11 July 2008 - Heroes - school holiday drama workshop for 7-9 year olds. $245 per child. For more information call (02) 6248 5057.
   
• 12 July (Saturday) 2008 - The Red Tree - The Australian Chamber Orchestra plays Shostakovich's String Quartet no.15, accompanied by projected images from Shaun Tan's 'the red tree'. 8:00pm, Llewellyn Hall. For more details visit the Australian Chamber Orchestra website or call 1800 444 444.
   
• 12 July (Saturday) 2008 - Filming of 'A Holy Union', paid extras wanted - Common Thread Films requires extras to be part of a congregation to sing, clap and create an authentic and energetic atmosphere. All ages, ethnicities, and experience levels welcome. Payment $50. 2 - 6pm, Grace Canberra, Level 2, City Walk Centre, cnr Mort St & City Walk (Enter via the glass doors next to King O'Malley's on City Walk and take the stairs to level 2). To register your interest email brent [at] commonthreadfilms.com.au with your first name and "extra" in the subject line.
   
• 14 to 18 July 2008 - Kapow! - school holiday drama workshop for 10-12 year olds.  $245 per child. For more information call (02) 6248 5057.
   
• 14 to 20 July 2008 - NIDA tours Canberra - NIDA on Tour provides access to expertise in theatre, film and television by bringing short courses to capital cities and regional centres across Australia. These Winter holidays NIDA tours Canberra with weeklong and weekend courses for adults and young people. For more information call NIDA Open Program on (02) 9697 7626.
   
• 15 July (Tuesday) 2008 - ACT Greens Election Campaign Launch and Fred Smith in Concert - Come and meet the entire 2008 election team, including our lead candidates Meredith Hunter, Shane Rattenbury and Amanda Bresnan and see Fred Smith at the only Canberra date on his national tour. 6:00pm at the As You Like it Cafe (The Street Theatre), Childers Street,  Canberra City. Tickets: $35 - proceeds go to the election campaign. Tickets at the door or book on 6247 6305.
   
• 16 to 22 July 2008 - Murmur - graphic and fine-art created by current University of Canberra students and staff. Opening night 7pm, 17 July, entry by gold coin donation. The Front Gallery & Café on Wattle St, Lyneham.
   
• 19 July (Sunday) 2008 - Shakespeare Ball - a spectacle of brilliance and colour and a program of fun dances from the days of Shakespeare. No partner necessary, and all dances will be led. 7.30pm - 11.30pm at St Johns Church Hall, Constitution Ave, Reid.
   
• 19 July to 3 August 2008 - les femmes classiques - Exhibition by Kate Smith of radiant silhouettes portraying sensual, romantic women full of mystery and intrigue. Paintbox Fine Art, 32 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. For more information contact Paintbox Fine Art on 6162 1717  
   
• 21 July (Monday) 2008 - ACT School Term 3 begins (see AU school holidays)
  • See back to school/uni shopping for backpacks, posture supports, clothing labels etc.
     
• 21 July (Monday) 2008 - Canberra Gavel Club (pdf) - Toastmasters initiative which encourages public speaking for young people aged 12 to 17. Belconnen Library. For more information call 0407 218 075
   
• 21 July (Monday) 2008 - Introduction to Voice-Operated Computing - The RSI & Overuse Injury Association of the ACT invites you to an Introduction to Voice-Operated Computing. The workshop will cover what the software can and can't do, how to dictate, edit and select and connection techniques. Cost: $5 or a gold coin donation from students. 12.30pm, Room 9, 2nd floor of the Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St, Civic.
   
• 21 & 22 July 2008 - Bridging the Cultural Divide - Two-day seminar for anyone working in Indigenous policy development, program implementation or direct service delivery. Examining a community development model successfully used in Arnhem Land today, this training will cover both the theory and practice of working with Indigenous communities applied to local governance, law, economics, health and substance abuse issues. Tickets $680, book online. National Convention Centre, Canberra.
   
• 24 July (Thursday) 2008 - NSCA Safety Connect -  Free networking event. Mark McCabe discusses the difficulties and challenges associated with engaging small business owners on the topic of OHS. 4:30 - 6:30pm, NSCA, Level 4, 39 London Circuit, Canberra. RSVP to eventregistration [at] nsca.org.au  by Tuesday 22 July 2008.
   
• 25 July (Friday) 2008 - Schools Tree Day  Planet Ark's Schools Tree Day annual tree day has a continual increase in the number of  schools participating in the event each year. Visit the  Planet Ark website for more information.
   
• 27 July (Sunday) 2008 - Tuggeranong Indoor Community Market - Community market on the last Sunday of every month with arts, craft, jewellery, collectibles, home wares, exotic items, aromatherapy and scrap-booking supplies. 10am - 2pm, Tuggeranong Community Centre, Cowlishaw St, Tuggeranong.
   
• 27 July (Sunday) 2008 - National Tree Day The annual National Tree Day is Australia's biggest community tree planting event. To get involved or find your nearest go to Planet Ark
   
• 28 July (Monday) 2008 - Little Actors - drama classes for 7-9 year olds.  Runs from July to November. $250 per child. For more information call (02) 6248 5057.
   
• 28 July (Monday) 2008 - Bad Habits: Littlest Biggest Musical - drama workshop for 10-12 year olds. Participants create a musical and perform it for family and friends. Runs from July to November. $250 per child. For more information call (02) 6248 5057.
   
• 29 July (Tuesday) 2008 - Go Go McGoo's Goulash - drama workshop for 10-12 year olds. Participants create a short play and perform it for family and friends. Runs from July to November. $250 per child. For more information call (02) 6248 5057.
   
• 30 July to 2 August 2008 - My Sister, My Brother - 2 act, full-length dance work which challenges our ideas of friend and enemy, family and stranger. The Playhouse, Civic Sqaure. Tickets $22 Full, $18 Concession, $18 Group(10+), $15 U27, $15 Children(15yrs & under), $60 Family of 4, book online.

• 31 (Thursday) July 2008 - Over Actors Anonymous - workshop for 13 - 16 year olds focusing on developing skills in voice, movement, improvisation, character development and script analysis.  $250 per child. For more information call (02) 6248 5057.
   
• See August events in Canberra & the ACT
  

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What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in July. 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 July. 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 July. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in July. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in July.  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 July. 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 July. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in July. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.