July 11
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Issue 232
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⛅️ Weather: 12° and partly cloudy.
📆 Today: It’s Thursday 11th July
News: 🏦 Commonwealth Bank Closing in Dickson
The Commonwealth Bank has announced it will be closing its Dickson branch on August 16th. After Dickson closes there will be just seven Commonwealth branches left in the ACT.
Eats: 🍦 Goodberry’s Opening in Franklin
Popular local frozen custard chain Goodberry’s will soon be opening another store in Franklin. Goodberry’s will take over the space previously occupied by Ritzy. There has been no confirmation on when it will open, but I believe it will be very soon.
Win: ✈️ Flights to Bali
Canberra Airport, in partnership with Canberra Raiders and Batik Air, is giving away return flights for two to Bali plus a signed Raiders jersey. All you have to do is enter online. Details here.
🐶 Meet Tbone, Lil Red & Lil Bear
These three pups, who are littermates, are ready to find their forever homes. The 3/4 red heeler and 1/4 rottweiler pups will be in Canberra on Sunday, July 14th for meet and greets. Details here.
Concert:🎻 Coro Presents Requiem
Coro is one of Canberra’s leading choral ensembles. This weekend is their winter performance, featuring pieces from Fauré, Satie, Duruflé, Messiaen, and Australian premiere performances from Smith and Mackay. Details here.
Eats: 🇫🇷 Bastille Day at Louis
Louis (Hotel Realm, Barton) will be celebrating Bastille Day this Friday evening with live jazz from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, French Champagne aperitifs, truffle fries, and hors d’oeuvres. Details here.
Live Music This Week:
Tonight:
Friday:
- Chain Tombstone with Russian Novel, Pipoltr, Herald @ The Baso
- Winter Series Act 2 @ Fun Time Pony (Free!)
- Six of the Best #9 @ Smiths Alternative
Saturday:
- Lucy Sugarman and Gauci with Groovy Daughter @ Gang Gang
- Lord Chaos, Cruciform, The Veil @ The Baso
- Queers Rock for Palestine @ The Potbelly
Sunday:
- Lounge Baby @ Old Canberra Inn
- Sally Davis @ Dickson Taphouse
- Moira Smiley @ Smiths Alternative