October 22 2024 | CanberraDigest

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 22nd October.

⛅️ Weather: 28° and partly cloudy.

Around Canberra: ⛲️ Fetherston Gardens

Tucked away in Weston Creek, you'll find the urban parkland oasis of Fetherston Gardens. The gardens were originally part of the CIT School of Horticulture and opened in 1974. After the school closed in 2009, the gardens were handed over to the public. They are now maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers who have worked over the last 14 years to restore the gardens to their former glory. Details here.

This Weekend: 🍻 Beer Day Out

Fyshwick Markets will be hosting "Beer Day Out" this Sunday. 13 breweries from Canberra and across Australia will be at the markets offering free samples, and you can purchase your favourites from Plonk. Details here.

This Weekend: ⛺️ Canberra Caravan and Camping Expo

The Canberra Caravan and Camping Lifestyle Expo is happening at EPIC this weekend. There will be over 140 exhibitors showcasing the best caravan and camping gear. Details here.

Something to do: Jugger

Looking for a unique sport to try? Jugger, inspired by the 1989 movie The Salute of the Jugger, is a fast-paced 5 vs. 5 sport where players use padded equipment and teamwork to guide an unarmed teammate to the opposing end of the pitch to score points.

In Canberra, Jugger is played in Haig Park each Sunday, with sessions open to everyone. Details here.

Arts Around Town

There are several new exhibitions happening in Canberra:

David Frazer 'Solace': Master printmaker David Frazer's new series of relief prints stem from a collaboration with singer-songwriter Tom Waits and explore themes of love, hope and the passage of time. More.

Belco Arts: A new round of exhibitions has opened at Belco Arts, including Kaleidoscope III, an open exhibition of queer artists in Canberra. More.

I Am A New Woman: I AM A NEW WOMAN is a series of screen prints by Parliament House artist-in-residence Alison Alder, celebrating 12 women who campaigned for a more inclusive democracy. More.

Made in Canberra: 🔪 Daniel Venables

Daniel Venables, a graduate of the ANU School of Art & Design, makes beautifully designed and meticulously crafted kitchen knives and other tools. His focus is on making high-quality goods that will last a lifetime. His wares are available from the Craft ACT store, and he'll also be at the upcoming Undercurrent Design Market (Nov 22).

This Weekend: 🍺 Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is happening this weekend at the German Harmonie Club. Enjoy traditional German beer, food, music, and dancing, along with a Wurst-eating contest, a strongman competition, free amusement rides, and much more. Details here.

Live Music: 🎶 Sundowner

Sundowner is a dance music festival by Gang Gang in Downer featuring some of the country's best live and electronic artists. There will be 18 acts across two stages, as well as market and food stalls. It's happening this Saturday. Details here.

Tidbits:

UC Cuts: The University of Canberra will axe at least 200 jobs in an effort to cut $50 million of expenditure. More.

Queanbeyan Pound Outbreak: In sad news, the Queanbeyan Pound was forced to euthanise 21 dogs due to an outbreak of canine parvovirus. Parvovirus is highly contagious and deadly to unvaccinated dogs. More.

Royal Watchers: A larger-than-expected crowd of around 4000 people (and one alpaca) welcomed the King and Queen to Canberra at the War Memorial yesterday.