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March 2010

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Saturday, 13 March 2010

BIG G CLASS OF 90 REUNION 6.00pm

Ginninderra High School Class of 1990
20 YEAR REUNION!!
Canberra Labor Club - please contact email below for further details!

Canberra Philharmonic Society proudly presents - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.  8.00pm

The second musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, audiences will find themselves tapping their feet to the disco, western, 1920's Charleston, Caribbean and Elvis-inspired songs. The show is based on the 'Coat of Many Colours' story of the Book of Genesis and tells the story of Joseph who, through the jealousy of his brothers due to his ownership of a coat given to him by his father, is sold to the Ishmaelites. As the show progresses, he moves from being held in slavery to becoming the most powerful man in Egypt second only to the Pharaoh.

With a cast of over 70 adults and children, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat boasts an array of Canberra's talented singers and dancers.

Jeff Van de Zandt - Joseph
Kirrily Cornwell - Narrator
Tegan Mitchell - Narrator
Linda Gledhill - Narrator
Sarah Foo - Narrator
Sarah Hull - Narrator
Miriam Miley Read - Narrator
Alicia Da Costa - Narrator
Renee Denham - Narrator
Phil Perman - Jacob
John Kelly - Pharoah
Gerard Fitzsimmons - Potiphar
Anne Timperley - Mrs Potiphar
Cameron Elvin - Baker
Rodwell Faulkner - Butler

Joseph, directed by Gordon Nicholson, with Musical Director Leisa Keen and Choreographer Jordan Kelly, plays from 4 – 20 March at Erindale Theatre, McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa.
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Tickets for the 2010 season of Joseph and the Amazing Technolor Dreamcoat are now on sale at www.philo.org.au/ticketing

Thurs 4th - Sat 6th March at 8pm
Wed 10th - Sat 13th March at 8pm
Wed 17th - Sat 20th March at 8pm
with Matinees Sat 13th and Sat 20th March at 2pm

Ticket prices - $25 - $42
Group bookings (10+) $35
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a light-hearted musical tale that is sure to hold a little something for everyone.

See you at the show!!

Southside Autumn Fair 10am - 2pm

Welcome in Autumn and explore the treasures available at the

Southside Autumn Fair
Saturday March 13
10am - 2pm
Macarthur Scout Hall
Coyne St (just off Isabella Drive, in front of the mpowerdome sports centre)

Huge range of Jewellery (gem-stone, beaded, crystal, fairies and more ...)
candles
all natural skin care
seated massage
hand-made toys & teddies
dolls clothes
names & themed door hangers & wall plagues
new age gifts
fairy & fantasy range of cameo's, earrings, prints etc
lucky dips for the kids
cakes, slices & lollies
general art & craft
ice cream van
mobile coffee van
sausage sizzle
and heaps more ....

Masterpieces from Paris Starry Nights 5:30 pm

A special series of Masterpieces from Paris events

Immerse yourself in an art-full experience:

* Late night exhibition viewing
* Live concert and music
* Introductory Art Talks and activities
* Champagne Pol Roger Sculpture Bar
* Late Night Shopping

Headlining acts: 9pm - Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Australia

Friday 5 March: Renee Geyer
Saturday 6 March: The Black Sorrows
Friday 12 March: Clare Bowditch Trio
Saturday 13 March: Tim Rogers Band

Enjoy a unique experience of this extraordinary exhibition with late night viewing, introductory art talks each half hour, music and shopping in the gallery, and a live concert followed by DJ in the picturesque Sculpture Garden. Gourmet food and beverages available at the Champagne Pol Roger Bar in the Sculpture Garden.

EVENT DATES*:
5, 6, 12 & 13 March 2010 - National Gallery Of Australia

More information at nga.gov.au

Celebrate in the Park From 2.00pm

Proudly presented by ACTTAB and the ACT Government, Celebrate in the Park is the Canberra Festival’s flagship event.

Headlining the concert is the famous Fremantle trio, Eskimo Joe, the fun, fabulous and
funky Cassie Davis, and rock legends Dragon. Roary the Racing Car will also be there to entertain children.

On dark the sky above Commonwealth Park will light-up with a truly spectacular fireworks display not to be missed.

For more information please contact 13 22 81

Ginninderra High Year 10 1990 reunion 6pm

A school reunion is being organised for Ginninderra High School class of year 10 1990 at Canberra Labour Club. Please contact Tammy for further information.

For more information please contact tamcor@aapt.net.au

Baby & Kids Market, Canberra 0900 to 1200

The Baby & Kids Market offers a huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods.

Running for over seven years, it’s is the original & largest Market of its kind, and consistently praised for its high quality goods!

From prams to cots, toys to books and clothes to shoes; the market has it all. Plus ‘handpicked’ local designers featuring their unique and stylish baby & kids goods. Join us for a day of fun & bargains with fantastic family entertainment and yummy food!

WHEN: Saturday, 13 March February 2010
WHERE: Fitzroy Pavilion, Exhibition Park (EPIC), Flemington Rd, Mitchell

Always from 9am to 12pm.
Plenty of free parking.
Always indoors.
Cash sales only.
Entry $3, kids FREE!

For further information please visit our website – www.babykidsmarket.com.au or Tel: 1300 55 44 76

RUSSIAN EASTER BAZAAR 10am to 2pm

Russian Bazaar at the Church Hall, 4 Matina St, Narrabundah. Russian Easter cakes, piroshki, bortsch, pilmeni, white elephant stall, books.

Also padded conference chairs $10 each.

For more information please contact: dimitri@webone.com.au

AlphaTykes Open Day in Narrabundah 9:00am to 12 noon

A foreign language program designed specifically for toddlers and children is set to open its first centre in the Canberra at Narrabundah in April.

AlphaTykes introduces children 18 months to 12 years of age to French, Spanish and Italian. It is the first concept of its kind in Australia and is designed specifically for families who do not speak a foreign language in the home or those wanting to maintain a second language due to family heritage.

To celebrate the opening, AlphaTykes will host an Open Day on Saturday 13th March with free French, Spanish or Italian play-based lessons, including storytelling, arts and craft, singing and games.

Each child registered online for Saturday 13th March will receive a free gift on the day.

Date: Saturday 13th March 2010
Time: Spanish lesson 9:00am, French lesson 10:30am, Italian lesson 12 noon
Location: AlphaTykes Narrabundah, Southside Community Centre
61 Boolimba Cresent, Narrabundah
Cost: Free
RSVP Email www.alphatykes.com.au or phone 1300 61 22 88.

Enrolements are currently open for AlphaTykes classes in French, Spanish and Italian starting from Saturday 24th April, 2010.

Classes are taught in 55 minute lessons for children three to 12 years of age. Thirty minute AlphaTots classes are also offered for children 18 months to three years.

Please call 1300 61 22 88 or visit www.alphatykes.com.au

Drive For A Better Life 7pm-10pm

Drive For A Better Life is an initiative of The Better Life Foundation in an effort to help the wonderful people of Naboutini, Fiji. We will be driving a truck from Brisbane to Melbourne, stopping along the way to collect donations for the people of Naboutini.

We have recently finished building a school in Naboutini, and have had an amazing number of generous people ask us how they can help the locals. This is your opportunity to do just that.

Our trip starts in Brisbane, QLD on Thursday 11th March at 4pm. We will be operating a truck towing a 40 container from Brisbane to Melbourne via the Pacific Hwy to Sydney, through Canberra, Albury and then into Melbourne for a final BBQ on Sunday 14th March.

If you would like to get involved in Drive For A Better Life, have a look at the information listed here and register your interest. We would like to thank you in advance for helping us make this venture wildly successful.

For more information on The Better Life Foundation and how you can support the wonderful work being done by its founders and volunteers, please visit http://www.thebetterlifefoundation.net/

Canberra Festival 2010 

The Canberra Festival honours our sense of community spirit and vibrancy through sporting events, exhibitions, dance, art, culture and heritage, film and music.

From Saturday 6 March to Sunday 14 March, Canberra will play host to a range of extraordinary events, with each day presenting something new, exciting and vibrant to showcase the diversity and culture of our city.

With the return of the much loved Balloon Spectacular, the flagship event Celebrate in the Park, the quirky and fun Lights! Canberra! Action! and the addition of two new events, Symphony in the Park and FlipArt, the 2010 Canberra Festival is the biggest Canberra has seen yet.

Mark 6-14 March in your calendar as we join to celebrate our city's 97th birthday and countdown until our 100th in 2013.

With so much to see, do and enjoy, there is no better place to be than the nations' capital this March!

St John the Apostle Primary School Fete, Pawsey Circuit, Florey 10am-2pm

Something for everyone - Pre-loved toys at the Pink Elephant, lots of bargains at White Elephant, and an amazing range of second hand books.

Enjoy a Devonshire Tea, steak/sausage sandwich, hotdog, ice-cream or even Fairy Floss.

Get your face painted or change your hair colour.
AND MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Celebrate in the Park 2pm - 9pm

From 2pm, Saturday March 13, bring your family and friends along to ‘Celebrate in the Park’. This year’s event features a huge line-up including Eskimo Joe, Cassie Davis and Dragon plus great local bands live on Stage 88.

In the ‘Little Big Top’ kids can see the ‘Roary the Racing Car’ show, and in the park there will be plenty of rides and amusements to enjoy. Monster Park will also be back, offering skateboarding and BMX workshops and demonstrations throughout the day.

Canberra Connect
phone 13 22 81 or visit www.events.act.gov.au