The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts is holding a public information session in Canberra to provide urban residents with an opportunity to hear about the Australian Government’s $12.9 billion Water for the Future initiative. Session topics will include urban infrastructure projects, rural water issues, environmental watering and aquatic health.

Representatives from the ACT Government and ActewAGL will also be attending the session to discuss their policies and programs.

Details for the session are:
Date: Thursday 1 April 2010
Time: 12.30–2pm
Address: Members Dining Room 2, Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600

For more information or to register, visit: www.environment.gov.au/water or call 1800 218 478.

Come along to the Good Friday Festival brought to you by Lanyon Valley Anglican Church. The festival will be held on April 2nd 2010, 10am at Point Hut Park in Gordon (Accessible from McGilvray Cl, Gordon.). There will be a Good Friday service, pony rides, jumping castle, face painting, helium balloons and morning tea… and it’s ALL FREE! www.lvac.org.au

ICW returns to the Belconnen Community Centre to present: Tag Warfare.

The "Tag Warfare" Tournament is the BIGGEST Tournament of the year, where the winners walk away as ICW Tag Team Champions.

Teams entered in "Tag Warfare" this year include:

- The Masks of Insanity (The Gimp & Teddybear)
- The Sainthood (DC James & Rex)
- Nightlife (Max Swift & Mike Kelly)
- The Clowns
- TJ Star & Roxy Lovell

PLUS: 3 Mystery Team (announced on the night)

*Card Subject to Change.

Also featuring: Russell the Love Muscle Vs. Devious Dave for the ICW Championship.

All Ages Welcome.

ICW Tag Warfare
Saturday 3rd April
Doors Open 5:30pm - Show Starts 6:00pm
Adults: $10 -- 13-17Yrs: $8 -- 5-12Yrs: $5 -- Kids under 5Yrs: FREE

For more info, please visit the ICW Website
www.insaneasylum.com.au

Steam train excitement returns to the Canberra Region on Easter Saturday 2010 with the Easter Steam Spectacular.

Steam Train Shuttle Trips from Canberra to Queanbeyan and Return

Enjoy a 45 minute round trip in restored vintage carriages behind classic century old steam locomotive 3016.

Choose from 4 trips-

1st Shuttle- Departs 9:00am, returns at 9:45am

2nd Shuttle- Departs 10:25am, returns at 11:10am

3rd Shuttle- Departs 12:20pm, returns at 1:05pm

4th Shuttle- Departs 1:45pm, returns at 2:30pm

Prices 2010: Adults $16

Children $11

Special Mixed Train Shuttle

Enjoy a unique steam train experience on our late afternoon mixed train. This train will feature historic freight vehicles specially chosen from the Canberra Railway Museum collection to represent the type of rail service Canberra enjoyed in its early years. Passenger accommodation will be provided in the form of our heritage ‘dogbox’ carriage and a vintage steel bodied compartment car that were commonplace on these sorts of trains.

Special Mixed Train- Departs 3:25pm, returns at 4:10pm

Prices 2010: Adults $16

Children $11

To make a booking for any of the shuttle trips, please call 6284 2790 during office hours Mon-Friday. Tickets for the regular shuttles will also be available for purchase on the day.

Station

Massed Heritage Display-

Take in the ambience of another age by perusing our heritage rail display at Canberra Station Platform throughout the day.

- Step onboard historic 132 year old steam veteran 1210, specially steamed for the day

- Sit in the drivers seat of a 700 horsepower diesel hydraulic locomotive

- Admire the craftsmanship and ornate fittings of a vintage timber sleeping carriage, formally used on the Sydney-Melbourne Express’s of the 1940s

- Enjoy ‘Tea in the lounge’- Light refreshments served in our turn-of-the-century first class Pullman car.

Erindale College is Celebrating its 30th Anniversary on FRIDAY the 9th of APRIL

Erindale College is part of the Erindale Education & Recreation Complex together with the Active Leisure Centre, Erindale Theatre, Erindale Library & The Community Education Program.

We are all celebrating our 30th Anniversary on FRIDAY the 9th of APRIL from 1pm onwards.

Past students, teachers and community partners are welcome.

Learn lively bush dances to live music for fun and fitness. Held at All Saints Church Hall, Cowper St.Ainslie. First class is free! Run by the Monaro Folk Society - every Monday night during school terms. For more information contact Barbara on 61612426 or dance@pcug.org.au

Interactive storytelling involving drama, games and role-playing with the Canberra Youth Theatre. Suitable for children aged 3 to 5. $15 Family, $10 Friends (includes morning tea). Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
10–11 am
Friends Lounge

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

EVENT NOTICE
Support Special Olympics ACT in their participation in the LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN WITH THE LAW Wednesday 7 April 2010
2010 is the first time that the public have been invited to Run With The Law with 50 ACT Police Officers and ACT Special Olympic athletes in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Police officers and Special Olympic athletes are carrying the "Flame of Hope" to the Opening Ceremony of 2010 National Special Olympics Games to be held in Adelaide commencing on 19 April 2010
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle, raising US$34 million for Special Olympics Programs around the world in 2008. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers have carried the Flame of Hope across 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics.
The Canberra leg of this event is to be run through the Parliamentary triangle on Wednesday 7th April 2010 on its way to Adelaide. A large contingent of Canberra Special Olympic Athletes are participating in the National Games and in the Torch Run.
The Canberra Brumbies’ Matt Toomua and Mitch Chapman will be there to give their support to this event.
At 11:45 am, the Flame of Hope torch will arrive by Police launch at East Jetty on the South shore of Lake Burley Griffin where it will be met by an honour guard of ACT Police Officers. The 3.2 km run will depart from the International Flag display, around the Parliamentary triangle and on to Federation Mall (just North of Parliament House).
Runners can undertake the full 3.2 km, start from the halfway point or just the final 100 m dash from Old Parliament House to the finish. Following the run, the Flame of Hope will light the Special Olympics cauldron followed by drinks, fruit and a BBQ provided free of charge to runners, and at a moderate cost for others.
Registration for the Run With The Law and further information on the event is available from http://www.runwiththelaw.com.au/ on or the day. A donation of $25 is required to participate and runners will be provided with a T-Shirt to run in and a BBQ by the Lions Club at the finish.
Be part of this event and register a team to run, or be there to cheer on the runners and meet the Special Olympians who will be representing the ACT at the national games.
SO ACT is part of a global non profit organisation that encourages people with disabilities to be the best they can be through sport.
SO ACT provides an avenue for people with an intellectual disability to participate in a number of sport programs. Competitions and events for Special Olympics are run throughout the year to include all those who would like to share the fun, compete, and make friends while improving their health and self esteem.
For more information:
Race Coordinator: David Williams on mobile telephone: 0412 237 695
vertigo@netspeed.com.au
Media enquiries: Contact Barbara Harrop on mobile telephone: 0408 811 847
barbaraharrop00@gmail.com
The ACT SO athletes have been generously supported by the Bendigo Bank.

Art and craft activities especially for grandparents and their preschool-aged grandchildren. $7.50 family, free for Friends (includes morning tea). Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048 or email friends@nma.gov.au.
10–11.30 am
Friends Lounge

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Canberra Dramatics is pleased to bring you a play written by a local playwright. When He Was Famous... Robert Taylor is America’s favourite B-list celebrity. His abilities to pull, to drink and to forget his less palatable actions are matched only by his inexplicable ability to schmooze his way out of just about anything (such as crashing a stolen Corvette into a Mexican restaurant on Sunset Boulevard). Luckily, his agent has everything under control and Robbie is about to meet the woman who will change his life forever (or at least for the next week).

Play being held at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, (02) 6293 1443
7:30pm Thursday 8th April
7:30pm Friday 9th April
7.30pm Saturday 10th April
7:30pm Thursday 15th April
7:30pm Friday 16th April
1:30pm Saturday 17th April
7:30pm Saturday 17th April

Help Red Cross Help Others

Red Cross has a number of older clients who live in the community and would love the company of a regular visitor.

If you are willing to share some of your time and interests with older people to provide companionship and social interaction and are available on weekdays on a weekly or fortnightly basis, we would love to hear from you.

Many volunteers and clients have formed long-lasting friendships; your involvement is a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life!

If you think you can help or for further information contact Paula on 6234 7632.



Start date: 1st March 2010

End Date: 31 May 2010

Time: variable times

Venue: Red Cross

HOME in Queanbeyan presents the movie fundraiser featuring the Oscar® nominated Swedish film, As it is in Heaven. Written and directed by Kay Pollak it is one of the greatest successes in Swedish film history, and has received rave reviews around the world.

The evening also features:
Special Guest: HOME Patron, Sir William Deane (Governor General of Australia 1996-2001) will deliver a welcome address.

Charity Auction: Corporate box at Andre Rieu Concert and ½ day Audi driving Course

Raffle: 2 Gold Diamond Citizen watches valued at around $700 each

Tickets can be purchased from www.theq.net.au or from The Q Box Office (02) 6298 0290. More information can be found on www.homeinqueanbeyan.org.

Cost: $60 per person, includes:
· Pre dinner drinks and hot food
· Entry to movie
· Post movie drinks and light snacks

HOME in Queanbeyan (HOME) will provide 24 hour pastoral care for people with chronic mental illness who cannot live independently or are at risk of homelessness. It will create a safe, loving home within 20 self-contained residential apartments, encouraging residents to live active and fulfilling lives within their community.

Saturday 10th April

8AM - 12PM

Located at YMCA Yarralumla

Mueller Street - next to tennis courts

YMCA Garage Sales are the perfect place to find great deals on a range of goods.

SALE INCLUDES:

Clothing, Books, CDs/Records, Manchester, Fabrics, Toys/Games, Craft and Bric-a-brac.

Take advantage of the YMCA's famous deals:

$5 bags of Children's & Adults Clothes.

$10 Boxes of Books!

~ All goods reduced to clear - best offers accepted ~
Don’t miss out on a bargain, come along and see what great deals you can find!

Funds raised through YMCA Garage Sales go toward supporting community programs.

www.canberra.ymca.org.au

Gungahlin Youth Centre presents Expo '10, a free community event for the youth of Gungahlin. There will be a massive BMX Comp, live music, food and drinks, airbrush tattoos, fairy floss, ice cream, Low Intentions Mini Trucks, party safe bus, bouncy boxing ring, mechanical surf board and a bouncy boxing ring. This is a FREE Youth Week event and is open to everyone.

Set in the future, this film asks why we didn’t stop climate change while we had the chance. Followed by a discussion with environmental historian Tom Griffiths, climate change expert Will Steffen and science communicator Julian Cribb. Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
FREE
7–9.30 pm
Visions Theatre

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

All proceeds from the day are going to Pegasus Riding for the Disabled.
If you want to get rid of gear that hasn't been used in ages then this is a good opportunity, call the Vet Hospital on 6241 8888 and reserve you spot. Or if you just want a fun day out to pick up some bargins, win a few prizes and hunt for eggs left by the Easter pony then please come and join us. It will also be a great opportunity for the public and horse owners to see what we do at the hospital - there will be informal tours of the facilities and case studies set up for your interest. There will also be many trade stalls, raffles, sausage sizzle and competitions. We are located at the corner of the Barton and Federal Hwys.

ACT Singers proudly presents.....Sundays with Gilbert & Sullivan...Trial By Jury and other highlights.



When? 2pm Sundays 11th & 18th April and 2nd & 9th May



Where? Austrian-Australian Club, Heard Street Mawson



Tickets? $15 each – available from the Club Restaurant (Tuesdays – Sundays, 6pm – 9pm) or at the door.



The first half of the performance is comprised of the one-act comic opera, Trial By Jury, the tale of a jury and the public who assemble to hear a case of breach of promise of marriage. Things look bleak indeed for Edwin who pleads in his own defence, to a rather comically unstable Judge, that since nature is constantly changing, it surely is no offence to love this young lady today and love that young lady tomorrow.



The second half of the show is comprised of famous songs and choruses from other G&S shows including HMS Pinafore, Patience, The Mikado, The Gondoliers and the Pirates of Penzance.



Visit our website for more information - www.actsingers.org.au or phone Stephanie McAlister on 0410 094 908 for any queries.

TIDBINBILLA EXTRAVAGANZA
SUNDAY 11 APRIL 11.00am – 3.00pm
Annual Open Day (free entry)

Discover Canberra’s wild side and enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at the Tidbinbilla Extravaganza event.

Kids will love the Nature Discovery Playground, the on-stage entertainment including the Great Aussie Bush Show, Aboriginal dance, family games and wildlife displays. The Jukes will provide upbeat music to keep everyone dancing and watch street artists create a moving wildlife masterpiece. Bring a picnic, or enjoy a barbeque, coffee and other food available for purchase.

Discover Tidbinbilla and the wonderful experiences on offer throughout the year. Free shuttle buses, with volunteer guides onboard, will take you to the Sanctuary wetlands for a wildlife encounter, the Ribbon Gum Theatre for Aboriginal stories, art and dance and the Rock Valley Homestead for scones and tea with the Pioneers.

Tidbinbilla. accessed via the Cotter, Point Hut Crossing or Tharwa.

Tidbinbilla Extravaganza 2010

Sunday 11 April
11.00am–3.00pm
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Free Open Day

Enjoy a great day out in Canberra’s wilderness backyard. There will be plenty to see including a traditional smoking ceremony, aboriginal dance displays and craft activities. The Great Aussie Bush Show is sure to keep children entertained as well as the amazing reptile display. Fun live music, face painting, train rides, and great food will be only some of the great attractions on the day.
Shuttle buses will be running throughout the day to take you to the feature sites and many more activities around the reserve.
This event is brought to you by the ACT Government. For more information visit www.tams.act.gov.au or call 13 22 81.

Mez’s Clothing

Selling a range of children’s clothing sizes from 0000 – 10.

Stock up before Winter hits!

Where - Woden Markets on Sunday 11 April.

Help Red Cross Help Others

Red Cross has a number of older clients who live in the community and would love the company of a regular visitor. If you are willing to share some of your time and interests with older people to provide companionship and social interaction and are available on weekdays on a weekly or fortnightly basis, we would love to hear from you. Many volunteers and clients have formed long-lasting friendships; your involvement is a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life! If you think you can help or for further information contact Paula on 6234 7632.



Start date: 1st March 2010

End Date: 31 May 2010

Time: variable times

Venue: Red Cross

COERVER® Coaching is the World's number one soccer skills teaching method.

COERVER® Coaching ACT is a coaching program (endorsed by FIFA and UEFA) for all levels of players (boys and girls) aged 5-15 years.

COERVER® Coaching ACT conducts Holiday Clinics each school holiday period throughout the year with Clinics being held at playing fields in Wanniassa and Bruce playing fields. Holiday clinics run for four days with three hours of programmed training each day.

Each COERVER® player receives:

-12 hours of programmed coaching from qualified COERVER® Instructors
-Adidas soccer ball
-Clinic training T-shirt
-Home training program
-Clinic participation certificate
-Drinks for the duration of the clinic
-Insurance
-Opportunity to be selected for the COERVER® ACT Academy program

For further information please visit www.coerveract.com/camps or email admin@coerveract.com

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
10 am – 1 pm
Monday 12 – Friday 16 April
Monday 19 – Friday 23 April
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
10 am – 1 pm
Monday 12 – Friday 16 April
Monday 19 – Friday 23 April
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Help Red Cross Help Others

Red Cross has a number of older clients who live in the community and would love the company of a regular visitor.

If you are willing to share some of your time and interests with older people to provide companionship and social interaction and are available on weekdays on a weekly or fortnightly basis, we would love to hear from you.

Many volunteers and clients have formed long-lasting friendships; your involvement is a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life!

If you think you can help or for further information contact Paula on 6234 7632.



Start date: 1st March 2010

End Date: 31 May 2010

Time: variable times

Venue: Red Cross

A Canberra Skeptics Lecture

A review of Frankfurt's 'On B.S', with implications for informatics

Craig McDonald

On Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Lecture theatre, Innovations Building, Eggleston Rd, ANU

Free admission

No need to book but note that the theatre seats 106.

The author of the little book On B.S. is Harry Frankfurt, an Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. This book starts: "One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much b.s. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share". He argues that "we lack a conscientiously developed appreciation of what it means to us. In other words, we have no theory". I want to argue that while Informatics theory, particularly Popper's* 3 worlds and the theory of reference (aka the correspondence theory of truth), does provide some conceptual context within which to place his analysis (and the entertaining works of Don Watson), it doesn't account for it and an extension to Popper's 3 worlds is needed.

* The Austro-British philosopher Karl Popper died in 1994. He had taught during the 1940s at Canterbury University College, Christchurch, New Zealand (as it then was), but was passed over for the chair of philosophy at Sydney University. From 1949 he was professor of logic and scientific method at the University of London. His Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge (1963) deals with 'falsificationism' as an account of scientific method. He discussed the idea of "3 worlds" in his Objective Knowledge: An Evolutionary Approach (1972; revised edition, 1979).

Craig McDonald is Associate Professor of Information Systems at the University of Canberra.

To RSVP for dinner please contact act1@skeptics.com.au

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
10 am – 1 pm
Monday 12 – Friday 16 April
Monday 19 – Friday 23 April
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Drill, hammer and sand your own wooden toy inspired by objects from the Museum’s collection, with artist Charles Freer. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. $20, $10 Friends. Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
2–4 pm
Meet at the Information Desk

The first of a series of free workshops designed to assist a retiree in looking after their mental health and overall well being through this major life change.

The workshops will discuss what we expect from retirement, the pros and cons and what to do to ensure that we get the most from this, The Next Chapter in our lives.

For more information and to book a place please contact :

Mike Rawlings
Mental Health Foundation
T 62307629
mike.rawlings@mhf.org.au

MEDIA RELEASE

"Festival breathes new life into Jane Austen in the National Capital"

The third annual Jane Austen Festival will be held at St John's Church, Constitution Ave, Reid, Canberra from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 April 2010. Part of the A.C.T. Heritage Week Festival, it is the only festival in Australia to focus specifically on Jane Austen, Regency life or Napoleonic history.

'All ages are welcome - we have registrants aged 13 through to 80', said Festival Director Aylwen Garden-Gardiner. 'The programme is full of cultural activities of the time such as hand sewing, embroidery, bonnet and turban sewing workshops, craft, card games, singing, dancing, music and fencing. We'll even teach you how to talk like a person of the Regency period.'

'We'll bring Jane Austen into the 21st century with a panel discussion on the recently published ‘reinterpretations’, parodies, or sequels inspired by Jane Austen’s works, in particular The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith, and Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters.

'And Saturday night's crowd will be abuzz with excitement as Austen aficionados play "dress ups" at the Grand Regency Ball. After the huge success of the 2009 ball, we are delighted to hold this special event to you again in 2010: the sight of over 100 people in Regency costume is quite a sight to behold', Mrs Gardiner-Garden said.

'And on Sunday evening we feature a special performance of Sense & Sensibility: a stage play.'

Mrs Gardiner-Garden is encouraging participants to get in fast to purchase tickets. 'Three quarters of all tickets have now been sold,' she said.

For more information, including full programme, ticket prices and accommodation information, go to www.janeaustenfestival.com.au or contact Aylwen Gardiner-Garden on 0409 817 623

Drill, hammer and sand your own wooden toy inspired by objects from the Museum’s collection, with artist Charles Freer. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. $20, $10 Friends. Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
2–4 pm
Meet at the Information Desk

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

The Canberra Irish Club in Weston is the exclusive venue for the World Karaoke Championships. The ACT winner could represent Australia in the international final in Moscow! New look, new sound, new attitude but same warm Irish welcome! For more info call the club on 62885088

Prominent women talk about their lives, work and passions. $10, $5 Friends (includes morning tea).
10–11.30 am
Friends Lounge

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

NEED A BREAK?

Get rid of STRESS and take TIME OUT!

Join us for a relaxing day at Canberras most peaceful hideaway, only 10mins from Civic.

REVITALISE YOGA RETREAT
Saturday 17 April 2010, 9am-2pm
245 Lady Denman Drive, Acton ACT
between the Botanical Gardens and National Zoo & Aquarium

TREAT YOURSELF
- Feel refreshed
- Regain balance and focus
- Relaxation and meditation
- Reinvigorating dynamic sequences
- Strengthening postures
- Breathing techniques
- Delicious vegetarian lunch

"A simply beautiful yoga experience for any level." - Helen, Watson

Investment: Only $75pp or come with a friend for just $70ea!
REGISTER NOW at www.SimplicityRetreats.com

Title: Haiti Fundraiser Fashion Show
Date: Saturday, 17th April 2010
Time: 9pm – late
Venue: Holy Grail, Civic
Description: High class fashion catwalk and guest performances to raise funds for the Haiti appeal. Proudly sponsored by the Salvation Army. 100% of funds raise go directly to Haiti.

For more information see;
Website: www.kateyes.com.au

Tickets may be pre-ordered or purchased at the door.

Exhibition open 32 hours straight
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 April

Timed entry tickets on sale now
Ticketek.com.au or 132 849*
*transaction fees from $3.95 apply

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
ALL WELCOME- gold coin gate entry; all proceeds to local charities.

Truck and Car Show-n-Shines
SKID PAN AND TRACK RIDES
SOUTHCARE HELICOPTER & emergency vehicles
COBB & CO Coach and Clydesdales
KIDS RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT

New vehicle & equipment displays
Live Music, Live radio broadcasts
Old, interesting, and unusual vehicles
Competitions, trophies, charity auction
Vintage trucks and stationary engines
Car clubs and information sessions
Hot Food and Cold Drinks

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
ALL WELCOME- gold coin gate entry; all proceeds to local charities.

Truck and Car Show-n-Shines
SKID PAN AND TRACK RIDES
SOUTHCARE HELICOPTER & emergency services
COBB & CO Coach and Clydesdales
KIDS RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT

New vehicle & equipment displays
Live Music, Live radio broadcasts
Old, interesting, and unusual vehicles
Competitions, trophies, charity auction
Vintage trucks and stationary engines
Car clubs and information sessions
Hot Food and Cold Drinks

Hosted by Transport Industries Skills Centre and Lions Club of Canberra City

Held at Sutton Road Driver Training Centre
Rmb 300 Sutton Road (off Pialligo Ave)
via QUEANBEYAN
Call 0413 997 990 for any queries

VVMC Tour of Duty Poker Run 2010
All bikes and riders welcom

Meet at Bredbo Community Hall, Monaro Highway Bredbo
Early bird breakfast from 7.00am - Registration from 9.00am
Barbecue lunch en route
After run party and awards presentation on completion
Plenty of post run accommodation available in Cooma
Proceeds in support of Canberra and Cooma Hospitals

If you have any queries call Groaner on 0422-267-257. For updated details and email contact go to www.vvmcfederal.com.au

Prizes and Trophies up for grabs:
Best and Worst Hand, Best Rat, Best Custom, Best Lady’s, Best Harley, Furthest Distance, Best Jap, Hard Luck Award, Best British / Euro, Presidents Choice

You’re invited to meet ACT Government Ministers as part of Cabinet in the Community. This is a great opportunity to hear about community initiatives in Woden Valley and Weston Creek and to speak with Ministers over morning tea.

Date: Saturday 17 April (10.30am to 12.00pm)
Venue: Centre for Teaching and Learning (main hall), 51 Fremantle Drive, Stirling, ACT.

The Woden/Weston Cabinet in the Community will provide information about the Molonglo Valley development; a new site for the Islamic School of Canberra in Weston Creek; the upgrade of Stirling district playing fields; the restoration of Eddison Park Pond and the construction of a new pond in the North Weston precinct; the release of Woden Green apartments; the new Fisher Family Practice; the new Performing Arts Theatre at Canberra College; releases, disability services, policing, school improvements and road works in Woden Valley and Weston Creek; and many other issues.

Everyone is encouraged to take this opportunity to find out what’s happening in your local area and discuss any issues of importance with the ACT Government Ministers.

For more information please phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or email GovtSupport@act.gov.au

"lets Help Others Association" with support of the Chilean Embassy are holding a Latin Dance Night.

"Caliente" La Banda will perform live with dance presentaions from:
Manquehue
Los Urbanos
Magangue Colombia


Zumba Presentation from "Latin Beat Fitness"

Ticket Price $20 food and drinks available.

For tickets and table reservation call:
Tonia Macias 6288 7838
Dagobergo Pavez 0434080627
Magarita Carrillo 62585290-0488588277
Maria Ramos- 6241 1843

Celebrate the Museum’s collection of all things made by hand. Join local artists and artisans to learn more about their craft through workshops, demonstrations and art and craft activities.
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Event out at Tisc (Transport Industries Skills Centre) on Sutton Rd Queanbyen. Skid pan and track rides, live music, new, old and unusual vehicles and new equipment displays--Gold coin entry 17/04/2010(saturday) and 18/04/2010(sunday)

For more information:Barry - bcole@suttonroad.com.au

Elvis - "One night with you"
To Raise money for

Friends Of Brain Injured Children Canberra

Canberra Lake Tuggeranong Lions and Leos Club and the Canberra Burns Club present Canberra's No 1 Elvis Tribute Artist , Garry Buckley in 'Elvis - One night with you'. With Ms Dee and the "One Night Dancers"

All proceeds, including ticket sales, will be donated to the Friends Of Brain Injured Children Canberra

Tickets (show only) $20 are available at the Burns Club 8 Kett St Kambah
Ph: (02) 6296 2425

Canberra Fire Museum Open Days 17 & 18 April. Old Forrest Fire Station, cnr Empire Cct and Fitzroy St Forrest. Old and new fire trucks on display.

For more information: 0449820781

Local stalls selling handcrafted goods, woodwork, knitted,sewn,jewellery & more.
Held fortnightly inside the centre.

ACT Singers proudly presents.....Sundays with Gilbert & Sullivan...Trial By Jury and other highlights.



When? 2pm Sundays 11th & 18th April and 2nd & 9th May



Where? Austrian-Australian Club, Heard Street Mawson



Tickets? $15 each – available from the Club Restaurant (Tuesdays – Sundays, 6pm – 9pm) or at the door.



The first half of the performance is comprised of the one-act comic opera, Trial By Jury, the tale of a jury and the public who assemble to hear a case of breach of promise of marriage. Things look bleak indeed for Edwin who pleads in his own defence, to a rather comically unstable Judge, that since nature is constantly changing, it surely is no offence to love this young lady today and love that young lady tomorrow.



The second half of the show is comprised of famous songs and choruses from other G&S shows including HMS Pinafore, Patience, The Mikado, The Gondoliers and the Pirates of Penzance.



Visit our website for more information - www.actsingers.org.au or phone Stephanie McAlister on 0410 094 908 for any queries.

Auto Italia Canberra 2010 will be held on Sunday, 18 April 2010 on the Patrick White Lawns near the National Library of Australia . Entry for spectators is free.

Auto Italia is a great day out, a chance to see some of the world’s finest cars, bikes and scooters on display; a chance to talk with the owners and share their passion for Italian motoring and Italian culture.

Alfa Romeo will be the feature to commemorate the centenary of ALFA and the centrepiece of the display will be a very rare 1921 Alfa G1 two-seat sports roadster which is the the sole survivor of just 52 built.

Food and drink will be available on the day and this is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the simplicity and beauty of Italian motoring design through the past Century.

Anyone can enter their car, bike or scooter as part of the display for $10 for cars $5 for bikes – all we ask is that it be Italian and we are happy to show cars and bikes in any condition

People wishing to show their automobiles should arrive well before 10.00
www.autoitaliacanberra.com

You can learn how to judge Olympic-style (amateur) boxing bouts.

Join Boxing ACT's referees and judges for their annual 2-hour refresher seminar on Sunday 18 April at 9.30am. There's no charge for existing members, and you can become a member on the day ($15).

After the seminar, you can then do an hour of hands-on practical training, finishing around 1pm.

If you're keen to proceed after that, you can do practice-judging at our next tournament at the Tradies in Woden on Saturday 1st May

Qualified judges can proceed to refereeing, and there are opportunities to progress to national and international qualification.

For more information contact judge@boxingact.org.au or phone 62235047

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
ALL WELCOME- gold coin gate entry; all proceeds to local charities.

Truck and Car Show-n-Shines
SKID PAN AND TRACK RIDES
SOUTHCARE HELICOPTER & emergency services
COBB & CO Coach and Clydesdales
KIDS RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT

New vehicle & equipment displays
Live Music, Live radio broadcasts
Old, interesting, and unusual vehicles
Competitions, trophies, charity auction
Vintage trucks and stationary engines
Car clubs and information sessions
Hot Food and Cold Drinks

Hosted by Transport Industries Skills Centre and Lions Club of Canberra City

Held at Sutton Road Driver Training Centre
Rmb 300 Sutton Road (off Pialligo Ave)
via QUEANBEYAN
Call 0413 997 990 for any queries

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
ALL WELCOME- gold coin gate entry; all proceeds to local charities.

Truck and Car Show-n-Shines
SKID PAN AND TRACK RIDES
SOUTHCARE HELICOPTER & emergency vehicles
COBB & CO Coach and Clydesdales
KIDS RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT

New vehicle & equipment displays
Live Music, Live radio broadcasts
Old, interesting, and unusual vehicles
Competitions, trophies, charity auction
Vintage trucks and stationary engines
Car clubs and information sessions
Hot Food and Cold Drinks

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Create fun wearables that tell a story of place, inspired by objects in the Australian Journeys gallery, with ceramic artist Bev Hogg. Suitable for children aged 8 to 14. $20, $10 Friends. Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
Meet a the Information Deck

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Be inspired by the animals featured in the Old New Land gallery and create your own animal sculptures using recycled paper, with artist Elizabeth Paterson. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. $20, $10 Friends. Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
Meet at the Information Desk

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT

Celebrate language at the 2010 Weekend of Ideas with Don Watson, Julian Burnside and others. For program details visit www.manningclark.org.au. Costs apply. Bookings essential.

Weekend of Ideas: Day 1
9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Saturday 20 March
Visions Theatre, National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Weekend of Ideas: Day 2
9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Sunday 21 March
Manning Clark House, Forrest ACT

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Be inspired by the animals featured in the Old New Land gallery and create your own animal sculptures using recycled paper, with artist Elizabeth Paterson. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12. $20, $10 Friends. Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5021 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
Meet at the Information Desk

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

'Kangaroo Mob' a documentary for ABC TV is currently being filmed in Canberra. 360 Degree Films would love to speak to anyone with a story about Kangaroo encounters - bizarre, funny or confrontational.

Perhaps you have a Roo that visits regularly, swims in your pool, or grazes in your backyard. Or one of your pets has had a close encounter with Skippy.

If you have a story to share call 03 9948 1922.

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

This illustrated lecture series looks at the surprising and interesting history of Australian domestic life. $15, $7.50 Friends (includes refreshments). Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
Friends Lounge

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

Help Red Cross Help Others

Red Cross has a number of older clients who live in the community and would love the company of a regular visitor. If you are willing to share some of your time and interests with older people to provide companionship and social interaction and are available on weekdays on a weekly or fortnightly basis, we would love to hear from you. Many volunteers and clients have formed long-lasting friendships; your involvement is a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life! If you think you can help or for further information contact Paula on 6234 7632.



Start date: 1st March 2010

End Date: 31 May 2010

Time: variable times

Venue: Red Cross

The Canberra Kart Racing Club will be holding there biggest event since 2002 when the Rotax Pro Tour visits the Nations Capital.

Some of Australia's, if not the worlds best Kart Racers from all over the country will converge on the fairbarn park curcuit, competing over 6 classes.

In the junior categorys one of the big names to watch out for will be Sydney's Joseph Mawson who recently won 2 Australian titles earlier this month. Another driver to watch out for will be Sydney's Pierce LeHane, who won Round 1 of the 2010 Pro tour in Geelong and represented Australia at last years world Titles. Also keep an eye on Jackson Delamont from Young NSW. Delamont recently travelled to NZ for there National Title and was victorious.

In the Senior category's one of the big names to watch out for will be Sydney's David Whitmore who was almost victorious at Round 1. Whitmore has a long list of strong results in the Rotax class including 2008 NSW Champion, and representing Australia at the World Titles.
Another young charger to look out for will be Towoomba's Tyler Greenbury. Greenbury is a 2 time Australian champion and last year qualified 3rd, and finished in the top 10 at the World Titles.
Another Queensland superstar everyone will have there eyes on will be William Yarwood. Yarwood is a multiple state and national champion who has won almost everything there is to win in Australian Karting.

local drivers Geoff Connell, Bruce Otter and Ryan Reynolds, just to name a few compete in all the pro tour events around Australia and will be hoping to have a great run at there home track in front of there home crowd.
Other local hotshots to look out for will be Ben Cooper, Paul Hamilton and Tony Prendergast.

Practice, Qualifying and heat races will be held Friday, Pre Finals and Finals will be held Saturday, and a round of the Canberra Club Championship will be held on Sunday.

Admission is free with plenty of grandstand seating and Parking available.

The kart track is located at the Fairbairn Park Complex on Pialligo rd between Oaks Estate Rd and Sutton Rd.

for more details visit www.canberrakarts.com.au

Make fun and inventive bush toys and celebrate a time when things were made by hand from what was available at home. Activities ideal for families with children aged 5 to 12. No need to book!
FREE
The Hall

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACt 2600

The Canberra Irish Club's revamped karaoke is up and running and is the exclusive Canberra venue for the Karaoke World Championships. The winner of the irish Club final could end up representing Australia in the international final in Moscow! Lots of great prizes and giveaways throughout the night!

The Canberra Kart Racing Club will be holding there biggest event since 2002 when the Rotax Pro Tour visits the Nations Capital.

Some of Australia's, if not the worlds best Kart Racers from all over the country will converge on the fairbairn park circuit, competing over 6 classes.

In the junior categorys one of the big names to watch out for will be Sydney's Joseph Mawson who recently won 2 Australian titles earlier this month. Another driver to watch out for will be Sydney's Pierce LeHane, who won Round 1 of the 2010 Pro tour in Geelong and represented Australia at last years world Titles. Also keep an eye on Jackson Delamont from Young NSW. Delamont recently travelled to NZ for there National Title and was victorious.

In the Senior category's one of the big names to watch out for will be Sydney's David Whitmore who was almost victorious at Round 1. Whitmore has a long list of strong results in the Rotax class including 2008 NSW Champion, and representing Australia at the World Titles.
Another young charger to look out for will be Towoomba's Tyler Greenbury. Greenbury is a 2 time Australian champion and last year qualified 3rd, and finished in the top 10 at the World Titles.
Another Queensland superstar everyone will have there eyes on will be William Yarwood. Yarwood is a multiple state and national champion who has won almost everything there is to win in Australian Karting.

local drivers Geoff Connell, Bruce Otter and Ryan Reynolds, just to name a few compete in all the pro tour events around Australia and will be hoping to have a great run at there home track in front of there home crowd.
Other local hotshots to look out for will be Ben Cooper, Paul Hamilton and Tony Prendergast.

Practice, Qualifying and heat races will be held Friday, Pre Finals and Finals will be held Saturday, and a round of the Canberra Club Championship will be held on Sunday.

Admission is free with plenty of grandstand seating and Parking available.

The kart track is located at the Fairbairn Park Complex on Pialligo rd between Oaks Estate Rd and Sutton Rd.

For more details visit www.canberrakarts.com.au

Come and join us for a great night of food, trivia and entertainment! All proceeds go towards the charitable activities of Chinmaya Mission Australia.

$15 per person, and children under 12 play for free!

The place to be is the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, and all the action kicks off at 6:30!

The Canberra Kart Racing Club will be holding there biggest event since 2002 when the Rotax Pro Tour visits the Nations Capital.

Some of Australia's, if not the worlds best Kart Racers from all over the country will converge on the fairbairn park circuit, competing over 6 classes.

In the junior categorys one of the big names to watch out for will be Sydney's Joseph Mawson who recently won 2 Australian titles earlier this month. Another driver to watch out for will be Sydney's Pierce LeHane, who won Round 1 of the 2010 Pro tour in Geelong and represented Australia at last years world Titles. Also keep an eye on Jackson Delamont from Young NSW. Delamont recently travelled to NZ for there National Title and was victorious.

In the Senior category's one of the big names to watch out for will be Sydney's David Whitmore who was almost victorious at Round 1. Whitmore has a long list of strong results in the Rotax class including 2008 NSW Champion, and representing Australia at the World Titles.
Another young charger to look out for will be Towoomba's Tyler Greenbury. Greenbury is a 2 time Australian champion and last year qualified 3rd, and finished in the top 10 at the World Titles.
Another Queensland superstar everyone will have there eyes on will be William Yarwood. Yarwood is a multiple state and national champion who has won almost everything there is to win in Australian Karting.

local drivers Geoff Connell, Bruce Otter and Ryan Reynolds, just to name a few compete in all the pro tour events around Australia and will be hoping to have a great run at there home track in front of there home crowd.
Other local hotshots to look out for will be Ben Cooper, Paul Hamilton and Tony Prendergast.

Practice, Qualifying and heat races will be held Friday, Pre Finals and Finals will be held Saturday, and a round of the Canberra Club Championship will be held on Sunday.

Admission is free with plenty of grandstand seating and Parking available.

The kart track is located at the Fairbairn Park Complex on Pialligo rd between Oaks Estate Rd and Sutton Rd.

For more details visit www.canberrakarts.com.au

Certificate II in General Education for Adults. 21773VIC
Develop your English Language skills by joining our 12 week course
Highly qualified experienced teacher
Fun learning environment
Maximum 12 students per class
Lots of individual attention
3 days per week (Tues, Wed, Thur), 9am-3pm

6 group fitness sessions for only $75. Shape up, increase energy levels. fire up the metabolism, tone your body and reduce stress.

Fun games and craft activities for children under-5. $7.50 family, free for Friends (includes morning tea). Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048 or email friends@nma.gov.au.
Friends Lounge

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACT 2600

The Canberra Irish Club in Weston is the venue for Irish rock band Aslan's only Canberra show. Voted best Irish Rock Band of 2008 by the Irish music industry, these are some of the finest musicians you will see. First time in Australia in 10 years.
Tickets $60

Bookings on 62885088

It's freezing in Fromelles in Winter: The story of burrying 249 Australian WW1 Soldiers by Lt Col Catie Inches-Ogden, Senior Staff Chaplain, Army Headquarters - Holy Cross Church. Phillip and Antill Street, Hackett.

Help Red Cross Help Others

Red Cross has a number of older clients who live in the community and would love the company of a regular visitor.

If you are willing to share some of your time and interests with older people to provide companionship and social interaction and are available on weekdays on a weekly or fortnightly basis, we would love to hear from you.

Many volunteers and clients have formed long-lasting friendships; your involvement is a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life!

If you think you can help or for further information contact Paula on 6234 7632.



Start date: 1st March 2010

End Date: 31 May 2010

Time: variable times

The Street Theatre and Hot New Sensation present Love Cupboard, an original play by Emma Gibson.

Featuring Hanna Cormick, Scott Cummings, Cathy Hagarty and Cameron Thomas. Directed by Pete Butz.

For tickets and more information call 6247 1223 or or visit www.thestreet.org.au.

Join us as we celebrate the World YWCA Day Round the World Breakfast.

The Round the World Breakfast is an opportunity for every YWCA globally to come together in honouring the contributions of women leaders in YWCAs and their communities.

The Breakfast is a fundraising initiative of the Global Power to Change Fund. The Power to Change Fund invests in the leadership development of women and girls to advance social change around the world. Power to Change Funds a range of initiatives that reach women at all levels – local, national, regional and global.

Guest Speaker
Veronica Wensing
Veronica Wensing is currently the Executive Officer of the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre, Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Council for Women and Chair of the National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence. Veronica, who has recently been recognised as Canberra Business Woman of the Year, has a strong commitment to the advancement of women.

Event Details
Thursday 29 April 2010, 7:00am-8:30am
Rydges Lakeside Canberra, London Circuit
Cost: $30 members
$35 non members (Join today for the member price; visit our website (http://www.ywca-canberra.org.au/y_membership)
A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Power to Change Fund

RSVP by Friday 23 April 2010
Book one place or a table for 6-10 people

Book online at www.ywca-canberra.org.au OR contact Lou to pay and RSVP on 6175 9900

Help Red Cross Help Others

Red Cross has a number of older clients who live in the community and would love the company of a regular visitor. If you are willing to share some of your time and interests with older people to provide companionship and social interaction and are available on weekdays on a weekly or fortnightly basis, we would love to hear from you. Many volunteers and clients have formed long-lasting friendships; your involvement is a great way to make a real difference in someone’s life! If you think you can help or for further information contact Paula on 6234 7632.



Start date: 1st March 2010

End Date: 31 May 2010

Time: variable times

Venue: Red Cross

ACT, NSW, SA & QLD will battle it out at the Phillip Ice Rink for the Australian Nationals Championship.

Mens, Womens and Mixed teams will compete between Thursday 29 April and Sunday 2 May 2010.

It's a great opportunity to come down to the rink, check out a game and support the ACT teams. Entry is FREE.

You can find more info at www.actbroomball.org.au/joomla

The Street Theatre and Hot New Sensation present Love Cupboard, an original play by Emma Gibson.

Featuring Hanna Cormick, Scott Cummings, Cathy Hagarty and Cameron Thomas. Directed by Pete Butz.

For tickets and more information call 6247 1223 or or visit www.thestreet.org.au.

Make music, sing and dance with Rocking Horse Music. $15 family, $10 Friends (includes morning tea). Bookings essential on (02) 6208 5048 or email bookings@nma.gov.au.
Friends Lounge.

National Museum of Australia
Acton Peninsula Canberra ACt 2600

THE ANU CHORAL SOCIETY (SCUNA) AND THE NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHESTRA (NCO) COLLABORATE TO PRESENT AN ALL-MOZART CONCERT INCLUDING THE GLORIOUS REQUIEM

The ANU Choral Society (SCUNA) and the National Capital Orchestra (NCO) will collaborate in a performance of an all-Mozart concert at Llewellyn Hall on Friday 30 April at 8pm.

The concert is entitled “Wolfgang Amadeus – the Genius of Mozart”. It includes the popular Symphony 25; arias from several operas performed by well-known Canberra soloists; and culminates in the Requiem of 1791 with approximately 100 SCUNA voices. In keeping with SCUNA‟s status as the Australian National University’s premier choir, the soloists for the Requiem will be distinguished students from the ANU School of Music.

Program Details

The program consists of:
• Symphony No 25 in G minor: movements 1 & 4,
• Popular arias from The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni and The Abduction from the Seraglio,
• The Requiem Mass,

About the Requiem

The Requiem was Mozart’s last composition, and was incomplete when he died in December 1791. A romantic, if unsubstantiated, story persists to the effect that, as he was dying, Mozart became convinced that he was writing his own Requiem. In fact, a wealthy nobleman had commissioned the work for his deceased wife.

Fulfilling Mozart’s premonition, the incomplete Requiem was first sung in Mozart’s honour five days after his death. Mozart’s pupils, chief among them Franz Süssmayr, later completed the work. The version to be performed in the NCO-SCUNA concert is from a critically informed edition by musicologist, H.C. Robbins Landon. It incorporates some of the orchestration found in the manuscripts later „corrected‟ by Süssmayr.

About SCUNA

The ANU Choral Society (SCUNA) was founded as a university society in 1963. Since then, the choir has grown both in size and musical stature. SCUNA‟s membership draws from students, staff, alumni and friends of the ANU, and from the wider Canberra community. SCUNA is affiliated with the ANU Students‟ Association and is a member of the Australian Intervarsity Choral Societies‟ Association (AICSA).

About the National Capital Orchestra (NCO)

The National Capital Orchestra is Canberra’s premier non-professional orchestra whose extensive repertoire includes many major symphonic works. With a permanent membership of around 50 players from a variety of backgrounds, the NCO performs about 4 concerts each year. This all-Mozart concert will be the NCO‟s third collaboration with SCUNA, the previous two being Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in 2007 and the Brahms German Requiem in 2009.

About the Musical Directors/Conductor

The orchestra and choir have been rehearsed by Philip Hartstein, NCO Musical Director and Jonathan Powles, SCUNA Musical Director. The concert will be conducted by Philip Hartstein -- unfortunately, Jonathan is unavailable due to a sporting injury.

Philip Hartstein grew up in Canberra and holds ANU degrees in Law, Music and Medicine. After a career in international financial markets, he returned to Canberra in 1997 and has been Musical Director of the NCO since 2000. He has also conducted the Peg Mantle Strings, James McCusker Orchestra and Llewellyn Choir, as well as playing violin and viola in the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. His day job is as an intern at the Canberra hospital.

Jonathan Powles is a conductor, composer and musicologist. He completed a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from the University of Sydney in 1988 and then a doctorate in music at the University of Oxford, where he became Musical Director of Magdalen College. He continued an academic music career in the UK before he returned to Australia and from 2000 to 2003 was Head of the Musicology Department at the ANU School of Music. He was appointed as Musical Director of SCUNA in 2002.

About the Soloists

Rachael Duncan (Soprano) and Benjamin Connor (Baritone) will perform arias and duets from The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni and The Abduction from the Seraglio.

Rachael Duncan grew up in Canberra and studied voice at ANU and the Queensland Conservatorium. Her distinguished career as a soloist includes working with Opera Queensland and opera companies in Germany and the UK. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, Rachael returned to Canberra in 2006 and now divides her time between performances and raising a young family.

Benjamin Connor graduated from the ANU School of Music in 2009. His recent performances include the title role in the School‟s 2009 production of the new opera by Joshua McHugh, Grimm and the Blue Crown Owl. In 2008, he won the Art Song Canberra Prize at the Australian National Eisteddfod, the Australia-Britain award for voice, and was best vocalist in the Margaret Smiles competition.

The Requiem solos will be sung by outstanding ANU School of Music vocal students, Pamela Andrews (Soprano), Ellen Malone (Alto), Robert Shearer (Tenor), and Daniel Brinsmead (Bass). Pamela and Ellen are studying with Louise Page, while Robert and Daniel are with Stephen Bennett.

Pamela Andrews has won numerous awards, including the City of Launceston Aria Award (2009), the DJ Mazda Operatic Aria Award (2007), and the Enid Spencer McDougall Encouragement Award (2007), and has performed as soloist with the Derwent Symphony Orchestra, the Hobart Orpheus Choir and the Tasmania University Musical Society.

Ellen Malone recently appeared as a soloist in Handel‟s Messiah with the Llewellyn Choir and also with St Mary‟s Singers. In 2009, she won the Llewellyn Award for most outstanding singer.

Daniel Brinsmead has been soloist in the Italian Opera Gala, Austrian Embassy Haydn Competition finals, Government House, the Polish embassy and Mozart‟s Missa Brevis at St Paul‟s Church, Manuka.

Robert Shearer holds a Kornfeld Sponsorship. His solo performances include Haydn‟s Mass in Time of War, Beethoven‟s Mass in C, Handel's Messiah, Jonathan in Handel's Saul and Pluto in Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld.

Tickets

Tickets are available at the door or via Ticketek 13 28 49.

The Canberra Irish Club in Weston is the exclusive ACT venue for the Karaoke World Championships! Heats run every Friday until 11 June, semi-finals 18 and 25 June with the Grand Final on 2 July. The winner of the Irish Club final will represent the ACT at the national final on the Gold Coast on 24 July. The winner of the national final will represent Australia at the international final in Moscow in September.

There are two heat winners each week who receive $100 each with lots of cash and giveaways for the audience throughout the night -you can win cash just by getting people on the dancefloor!

For more information visit canberrairishclub.com.au