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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)
- 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.
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attractions including cinemas, concerts &
festivals, historical
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exhibitions & galleries,
music festivals,
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and Tours.
- Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in
July.
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including cinemas,
concerts and festivals, exhibits and
galleries,
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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.
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concerts &
festivals, exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites, theatres and
tours.
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July.
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Melbourne attractions
including local
activities,
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festivals, exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites, theatres and
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July. See
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& galleries,
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sites, theatres and
tours.
- Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in
July.
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including local activities,
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concerts &
festivals,
exhibitions
& galleries,
historical
sites,
theatre
and tours.
- New Zealand events, public and school holidays in
July. See New Zealand
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including day tours,
rail tours
and package tours.
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