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Entertainment

Beauty and simplicity intersect in ‘Shadow Play’ at Humble House gallery

Artist Hillary Warren invites Canberrans to see the beauty in the simple in her new exhibition, Shadow Play, at Humble House gallery from 2 September to 1 October.

Australian Wind Symphony brings striking performance to ANU

The third performance of the Australian Wind Symphony’s 2023 season offers an electrifying, colourful and passionate concert of contemporary classical music.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 25-27 August

Say farewell to winter in the Canberra region this weekend 25-27 August. CW has compiled a list to keep you warm and content.

Consider the future we’ll leave for ‘The Children’ at ACT Hub

Exploring the aftermath of disaster, The Children comes to ACT Hub in Kingston from 31 August to 9 September.

Asteroid City (M) film review

In 1955, a TV host (Bryan Cranston) introduces a production of the stage play Asteroid City.

Book talk: Australian soldiers at war

This week, Jeff Popple reviews two new accounts of Australian soldiers at war. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Where The Flaming Hell Are We? By Craig Collie Allen...

Take 5 with Nathan Cavaleri

Performing since childhood, Nathan Cavaleri brings his Miracles Album Tour to Canberra Theatre Centre on 1 September.

Grease, the word, the motion takes the stage at ANU

Grease is the word this month as the ANU Musical Theatre Collective presents the classic show with a more contemporary makeover.

5 surprising things to find at the National Archives of Australia

The National Archives of Australia is like an enormous scrapbook that captures moments from Australia’s history, culture and inner workings - and readers have ready access to millions of items in the Archives' extensive collection.

Find a snapshot ‘Capturing Canberra’ at CMAG

Capturing Canberra at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) showcases images taken by press photographers in Canberra in the 20th century.

Canberra actors shock audiences on international horror circuit

A team of Sydney and Canberra filmmakers have captured the eerie sense of the unknown of the Australian bush in their film, Puzzle Box.

WIN! Disney’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’ musical family passes

Disney’s 'Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation' is coming to Canberra Theatre in September and CW has family passes to be won.

See Heroes, Heroines and Bastards like never before at Humble House

Western Australian expressionist artist Karen Chappelow showcases her new works in 'Heroes, Heroines and Bastards' at Humble House Gallery from 26 August to 24 September.

WIN! Luk Beautifood Lash Nourish Mascara sets

Eyelashes, or lashes for short, play an important role in protecting the eye from debris, dust, and other external stimuli, and are often considered a sign of beauty in many cultures. Measuring...

WIN! ‘Past Lives’ film passes

CW has 10 x 'Past Lives' (M) in-season double passes to be won. In cinemas 31 August.

Earth and Sky: CSO’s 2024 season launched

Earth and Sky, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 season, explores what Mahler called the "infinite mystery" of the Earth.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 18-20 August

With only a couple of weeks of winter left, this weekend, 18-20 August, the Canberra region is teasing temperatures in the mid-teens.

Geoscience Australia rock story adds weight to our history & future

Rocks are great story-tellers you just have to know how to read them. Geoscience Australia has created a real page-turner with a new educational exhibition – Rocks that Shape Australia. Every rock has...

Canberra Writers Festival to tackle big topics

Australian authors and writers share their experiences at Canberra Writers Festival from 10-20 August.

The Miracle Club (PG) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2023 film, The Miracle Club, starring Kathy Bates and Maggie Smith.

Canberra filmmakers encourage youth to sign up for organ donation

This World Organ Donation Day, 13 August, a team of Canberra creatives is hoping to catch the attention of young people and inspire them potentially help save lives.

Book talk: three Australian books

Jeff Popple reviews three Australian books about criminals, police killers and atomic tests. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 11-13 August

With a cool one predicted for the Canberra region this weekend, 11-13 August CW has compiled a list of the best events to keep you warm and entertained.

WIN! elho Ocean Collection pots

CW has 6 x sets of the elho Ocean Collection pots (14cm and 16cm) in Atlantic Blue to be won.

WIN! Code Camp experience

Code Camp returns these school holidays with some epic new programs and to celebrate, we are giving your child the chance to win 1 x Code Camp experience of their choosing for the upcoming Spring Holidays.

Lightbulb Improv turns on a killer comedy

Actor and director Ali Clinch has been commissioned by Lightbulb Improv to direct its latest theatre production, The Family Business, showing at the Canberra Theatre Centre from 31 August to 2 September.

Canberra theatre creative sets out to make feature film

Canberra theatre creative Dianna Nixon, managing director of Music Theatre Projects Ltd, has embarked on a thrilling new adventure – to make her first full-length feature film.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 4-6 August

There’s plenty happening in the Canberra region this weekend, 4-6 August, for you to escape or embrace the winter chills.

WIN! Wiltshire breakfast bundle

One lucky CW reader will win a Wiltshire breakfast bundle valued at $294.

WIN! Colgate Pulse Series 2 electric toothbrush

CW has 2 x Pulse Series 2 connected electric toothbrushes to be won.
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