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HELLO!

         Enlighten Festival returns to          projections, exclusive and unique
         Canberra in 2018, illuminating         experiences at iconic national
         the capital for its biggest year yet   attractions, alfresco food
         with an extended program of arts,      offerings, world-class musical
         culture, entertainment, music          performances, fireworks displays
         and performance.                       and more.

         Presented by Singapore Airlines,       Bringing communities and people
         this year's Enlighten Festival         together, major events play a
         will activate the Parliamentary        vital role in making Canberra a
         Triangle, satellite event sites        great place to live, work and visit.
         and new Precinct Partners with         Enlighten Festival is no exception,
         a diverse program of daytime           and in 2018 the extended events
         and evening events.                    program and new activation
                                                spaces within Canberra City and
         As Lonely Planet’s 3rd best            the Australian National University
         city in the world to visit in 2018,    offer something for everyone to
         Canberra will come alive with          explore, experience and enjoy.
         a diverse program of free
         and ticketed events including          Andrew Barr MLA
         large-scale architectural              Chief Minister
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There's so much to EAT, SEE and
EXPLORE at this year’s Enlighten                    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Festival, proudly presented by                      TO COUNTRY
Singapore Airlines.                                 Enlighten Festival wishes
                                                    to acknowledge the
Over 16 days the nation’s capital comes             traditional custodians of
alive to celebrate the best events                  the land on which Enlighten
Canberra has to offer!                              Festival is held, the
                                                    Ngunnawal people.
EAT to your heart’s content at the
Enlighten Night Noodle Markets and                  We acknowledge and
food & drink precinct.                              respect their continuing
                                                    culture and the contribution
SEE stunning architectural projections              they make to the life of this
and installations, live music and                   city and this region.
performances, locally produced films,
spectacular hot air balloons in flight              We also acknowledge and
and mesmerising fireworks.                          welcome other Aboriginal
                                                    and Torres Strait Islander
EXPLORE the culture and creativity of               people who may be attending
our national attractions and vibrancy               the Enlighten Festival.
of our city’s two new arts and mind
precincts, as they open their doors to
host an array of exclusive events and
surprising experiences.
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EAT

                     With all the exploring                                          ENLIGHTEN NIGHT
                     you’ll be doing, you’re sure                                    NOODLE MARKETS
                     to work up an appetite!                                         A buzzing, atmospheric open-air
                                                                                     Asian hawker market, with delicious
                     As you journey around the
                                                                                     food stalls to choose from.
                     Parliamentary Triangle
                     make sure you sample the                                        Featuring: What The Pho, Grill’d &
                                                                                     Spice, Kusina, KorBQ, Hoy Pinoy,
                     delicious range of street                                       Mr Bao, Waffleland, Twistto, Shallot
                     food and artisan brew.                                          Thai, Donburi Station, Sambal
                                                                                     Kampung and Teppanyaki Noodles
                                                                                     amongst many more.

                                                                                     Reconciliation Place
                                                                                     2–11 March 2018
                                                                                     Weekdays from 5pm
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BORN AND BREWED IN CANBERRA

Proud to be a supporting partner of
          Enlighten 2018.
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SEE   See the Parliamentary
      Triangle come to life after dark.
      Witness thought provoking and
      moving large-scale projections
      on Australian Parliament
      House, the National Portrait
      Gallery, the National Library
      of Australia, the Museum of
      Australian Democracy, the
      National Gallery of Australia
      and Questacon.

      Over 10 nights, Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle and satellite
      venues will be transformed into a vibrant canvas, showcasing
      Australian talent, amazing roving artists, live bands and
      enchanting performances — all set against a backdrop of
      stunning architectural projections shining a light on some
      of Australia's most iconic attractions.

      Parliamentary Triangle
      2–11 March 2018
      Projections from 8pm til 11pm Sunday to Thursday
      and til midnight Friday and Saturday
      Free

4     Program subject to change without notice. Refer to website for up to date information.
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METAMORPHOSIS                    The cocoons are invisibly
                                 interconnected, as you explore,
Where nature and                 you may see a ripple of light
technology meet —                pulse through many, or hear the
a giant glowing landscape        whole field respond in harmony.
of musical cocoons.              The cocoons are symbols of hope,
                                 and growth; the metamorphosis
Enter in, reach out
                                 that is possible when we live in
and make contact to              harmony with our community
discover their unique            and nature.
sonic personalities.
From realistic insect clicks,    Parliamentary Triangle
chirps, and chatters to          2–11 March 2018
distorted sci-fi resonance.      8pm–11pm
                                 Free

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      ANGLER ABYSS                   Transfixed you tumble down
                                     the cavernous gut, masticated
      Come closer if you dare!       and digested down the
      The fascination, strange and   papillae lined mouth interior.
      bioluminescence of Angler      Mmmmmm delicious!
      Abyss draws inquisitive
                                     Inflatable art that will blow
      prey closer.                   your mind! Angler Abyss is the
                                     creation of artist Felipe Reynolds,
      As your adrenaline rises       a W.A.A.P.A design graduate
      you’re faced with being        who has worked internationally
      swallowed whole, gobbled       as a set and costume designer
      down, unexpectedly by          for opera, theatre, dance and
                                     television. Wander through the
      this grotesquely beautiful
                                     jaws of the giant inflatable sea
      creature from the deepest,     creature if you dare!
      darkest abyss.
                                     Parliamentary Triangle
                                     2–11 March 2018
                                     8pm–11pm
                                     Free

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THE SLEEP KEEPERS
To sleep, perchance to dream. The Sleep Keepers have
watched the world become too busy, too stressful,too
frantic, and let sleep go astray. And when sleep goes astray,
life gets a little wonky. From the realm of the deep night,
the Sleep Keepers have come with their bed of dreams,
to tuck you in and take you for a ride into the world of bedtime
stories and lullabies. Close your eyes and drift away…
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Parliamentary Triangle
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2 & 3 March 2018
7pm–10:30pm
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ELAPHANTESSENCE                  RISE
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      La Galerie Mobile create         A musical trio of elevated elegance
      mammoth excitement with the      float through the Canberra evening.
      Australian premier of their      Glowing like lanterns guiding you into
      new act, Elephantessence.        the night with soaring harmonies,
      In a cascade of bubbles and      lifting spirits and the heaviest
      holographic reflections this     of hearts!
      pachyderm couple will delight
      and enchant as they float into
                                       Parliamentary Triangle
      your sphere.
                                       9 & 10 March 2018
                                       7pm–10:30pm
      Parliamentary Triangle           Free
      2 & 3 March 2018
      7pm–10:30pm
      Free

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WHAT LIES BENEATH?              This roving installation captures
                                the essence of the deep, with the
These ethereal divers from      emergence of human forms that
another place and time bring    would normally inhabit the depths
their world to the surface.     of the ocean silently exploring our
                                terra firma. As the characters
What Lies Beneath is a nod      wander through their new
towards all that is unseen      environment, they carry with them
                                secrets hidden from prying eyes,
— the mysterious things
                                illuminated only through clouds
that exist under the surface,   of mist.
or cloaked in the shadows
of night.                       What Lies Beneath was originally
                                commissioned by the Barangaroo
                                Delivery Authority for exhibition in
                                Sydney Australia in 2017.

                                Parliamentary Triangle
                                9 & 10 March 2018
                                7pm–10:30pm
                                Free

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      BETTY ALTO                               NICK HILL
      Riding the wave of female-led rock       Nick Hill’s mind is a constant
      emerging from the nation's capital,      waterfall of illustrious guitar
      Betty Alto distinguishes itself          melodies, soulful vocals and
      from the pack with dual female           spacious electronics.
      lead singers, upbeat attitudes and
      massive dual-guitar sound.
                                               Enlighten Main Stage —
                                               Parliamentary Triangle
      Enlighten Main Stage —                   9 March 2018, 7pm
      Parliamentary Triangle                   Free
      9 March 2018, 6pm
      Free

      EXHIBITIONIST
      Exhibitionist's sultry electronic pop draws on delicate vocals, taut, skeletal
      drums and swelling synths. Her debut release 'Hands' introduced fans to
      her unique and captivating world, with a singular aesthetic, highlighted in
      the song's official video.

      After wowing audiences to rave reviews at BIGSOUND Festival &
      Conference, make sure you catch her at this year’s Enlighten Festival.

      Enlighten Main Stage — Parliamentary Triangle
      9 March 2018, 8:30pm
      Free
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RIC RUFIO
Having landed roles as a
backing vocalist and musician,
touring with the likes of Adele,
Nick Murphy, Daniel Johns and
Kirin J Callinan, Ric began writing
his own music, experimenting
with sounds and discovering the
natural ease he felt writing RnB.
The result, his smooth as silk
debut EP, ‘Rewind’.

Check him out at this years
Enlighten Festival.

Enlighten Main Stage —
Parliamentary Triangle
9 March 2018
10pm
Free

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TEISCHA
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     Hailing from one of the world’s most isolated
     cities, twenty year-old West Australian
     Teischa is commanding attention with
     her gripping songwriting, natural gift for
     instrumentation and powerfully rich vocal.

     Combining her love of modern alternative
     pop, classical and soul music, Teischa is a
     performance not to be missed. Her soaring
     vocals will run a shiver down your spine.

     Enlighten Main Stage —
     Parliamentary Triangle
     10 March 2018, 6pm
     Free

                         ELECTRIC FIELDS
                         Electric Fields is a potent new music bringing together the brilliance
                         and creativity of music producer and composer Michael Ross, with the
                         mesmerising sensitivity of Zaachariaha Fielding — whose rare and
                         beautiful voice has been described as 'taking soul to the stratosphere'.

                         These two feminine brothers are creating a striking and haunting
                         merging of living traditional culture with electronic music. Co-creating
                         music and delivering a memorable live performance — Electric Fields
                         bring moments of breathtaking beauty and power to the stage.

                         Enlighten Main Stage — Parliamentary Triangle
                         10 March 2018, 7pm
                         Free

                         THE HOT POTATO BAND
                         Anything could happen! Known to cause a severe case of happy fever,
                         this 11 piece brass band is sure to put a smile on your face with its
                         incredibly unique live show.

                         The Hot Potato Band have become one of the most celebrated street
                         and stage performing bands in Australia. From large scale festivals
                         to intimate venues, they have successfully captured the energy and
                         interaction of their street performances into their on stage show.

                         Enlighten Main Stage — Parliamentary Triangle
                         10 March 2018, 8:30pm

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CONNECTING
  CANBERR A
TO THE WORLD
PROUD TO BE THE PRESENTING
 PARTNER OF ENLIGHTEN 2018

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                LIGHTS! CANBERRA!                                                    Welcoming aspiring film makers,
                                                                                     producers, actors and screen
                ACTION!                                                              stars, Canberra’s own themed film
                A piece of Hollywood                                                 festival asks entrants to shoot, edit
                returns with the 15th year of                                        and produce a seven minute film
                                                                                     in just ten days. This year’s top 12
                Lights! Canberra! Action!
                                                                                     films are based on the theme of
                                                                                     ‘Strange, Beautiful and Unexpected’.

                                                                                     Bring your own picnic rug, cushion or
                                                                                     chair and enjoy films under the stars.

                                                                                     Senate Rose Gardens
                                                                                     9 March 2018
                                                                                     Arrive 7pm, films from 8pm
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CANBERRA BALLOON               This mesmerising view is best
                               appreciated from the lawns of
SPECTACULAR                    Old Parliament House over a
Wake up to the view of hot     hot breakfast, as you watch the
air balloons floating across   balloons inflate. Held over nine
                               days from Saturday 10 March to
the city with the Canberra
                               Sunday 18 March, more than 30
Balloon Spectacular.           hot air balloons from across the
                               globe will take to the skies.

                               Passengers can experience the thrill
                               of hot air ballooning over Canberra
                               at sunrise while spectators on the
                               ground are treated to an experience
                               of the senses.

                               Old Parliament House Lawns
                               10–18 March
                               From 6:15am*
                               Free for spectators**

                               * Weather dependent — see website for updates
                               ** For balloon flight prices and schedules,
                                  visit balloonaloftcanberra.com.au            15
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      SYMPHONY                               CANBERRA DAY
      IN THE PARK                            Nation's capital turns 105!
      Watch the sun set to the               Join in the celebrations with a
      perfect soundtrack at                  program bursting to the seams with
      Symphony in the Park.                  live music and entertainment for all.
                                             Kids will dance, play and laugh as
      Framed by the tree lined landscape     their favourite entertainers take to
      of the iconic Commonwealth Park,       the stage.
      sit back and relax as the Canberra
      Symphony Orchestra accompanied
      by Queen tribute band Killer Queen     Commonwealth Park
      Experience bring the work of the       12 March 2018
      well known band to life.               From 2pm
                                             Free
      So pack your picnic and grab a spot
      on the grounds in front of Stage 88
      — you won’t want to miss this night!

      Commonwealth Park
      11 March 2018
      7pm
      Free

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SKYFIRE                                                              There will be food trucks, a RAAF
                                                                              fast jet handling display and plenty of
         Canberra lights up on the                                            kids entertainment and attractions on
         shores of Lake Burley Griffin                                        the Patrick White Lawns to keep you
         as Hit 104.7 Skyfire returns                                         entertained throughout the evening.
         for its 30th year and closes the
         Enlighten Festival for 2018.                                         Commonwealth Park
                                                                              17 March 2018
         Hosted by Hit 104.7’s Ned &                                          From 6pm
         Josh, festivities will kick off at                                   Free
         6pm with the massive fireworks
         display starting at 8:30pm.

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EXPLORE

              TAKE A PEEK INSIDE OUR
              FAVOURITE CULTURAL
              INSTITUTIONS AFTER DARK.
NOCTURNAL TOURS              LIGHT AND DARK                  NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
AT AUSTRALIAN                NIGHT TOURS                     WORKSHOPS
NATIONAL BOTANIC             A wonderful way to spend an     Exclusive 3hr guided night
GARDENS                      evening exploring the gardens   photography workshops.
                             by lantern. Get misted in       Irene Lorbergs from
Behold the plants in a       the rainforest and indulge      Canberra School of
different light as the       in delicious desserts in the    Photography will instruct
Australian National          Red Centre. Experience the      on how to photograph
Botanic Gardens opens for    light and dark sections of      plants during the golden
Enlighten Festival 2018.     the gardens on these ranger     and cobalt hours, sunset,
                             guided tours.                   dusk and the black of night.
Nocturnal visitors can
                                                             Numbers limited to 20 people
learn the secrets of Night                                   per night.
Photography or take a        Australian National
                             Botanic Gardens
Light and Dark Night Tour.
                             2, 3, 8, 9 &                    Australian National
                             10 March 2018                   Botanic Gardens
                             7.30pm–9.30pm                   14 & 15 March 2018
                             $27.60 adult, $22.50            6.30pm–9.30pm
                             concession/child/               $78.60 adult,
                             friends of ANBG,                $73.50 concession/
                             $64.30 family                   friends of ANBG
                             (2 adults plus 2 children)
                                                             All tickets redeemable for
                             All tickets redeemable for      15% off Luminous Facial at
                             15% off Luminous Facial at      Jindii Eco.
                             Jindii Eco.

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MASQUERADE                      UNCONFORMITY                 THE UNEXPECTED
PARTY WITH                      — MEET THE                   ART TOUR
A TWIST                         GEOLOGIST TOUR               Join the Parliament House
For a celebration of the        Journey through time         Art Collection Director as
beautiful with a touch of the   and Parliament House         she reveals the unexpected
strange, join the Festival's    with renowned geologist      and beautiful treasures of
premier masquerade              Wolf Mayer.                  the collection. See what’s
party at Parliament House.                                   on the walls of Parliament,
Enjoy a roaming food            Explore the wide             discuss art over a drink,
service showcasing regional     variety of stone used        and tour the underground
produce and a selection         in the architecture and      Art Store for an insight
of Canberra’s best wines.       finish with a visit to our   into an unexpected side of
Channel your ‘inner Bond’       unexpected treasure —        Parliament House.
at the Martini Bar and be       the Unconformity, a rare
entertained by cool rhythms.    rock formation where two
                                                             Australian
                                rock masses, 10 million
                                                             Parliament House
                                years apart in age, meet.
Parliament House                                             17 March 2018
Members and                                                  3pm–5:30pm
Guests Terrace                  Australian                   $72.45 adult,
2 March 2018                    Parliament House             $62.25 concession/child
6:30pm–10:30pm                  3 & 4 March 2018
                                3pm–5pm                      Commences in the
$113.25 (inclusive of                                        Marble Foyer
food & drinks)                  $62.25 adult,
                                $52.05 concession/child
Dress — black tie /
cocktail & mask                 Commences in the
                                Marble Foyer

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                              FOOD, FUN &                             WIDE BROWN              DAIRY FARMERS
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                              FIREWORKS!                              LAND SUNSET @           HILL SUNSET @
                              For an unexpected take                  THE ARBORETUM           THE ARBORETUM
                              on Canberra’s favourite                 Experience a special    Meet in the Discovery
                              evening of family fun,                  guided scenic forest    Garden and experience
                              enjoy an exclusive view                 walk with sunset        a special guided scenic
                              of Hit 104.7 Skyfire from               views from the Wide     forest walk to Dairy
                              the Parliament House                    Brown Land sculpture.   Farmers Hill to watch
                              Members and Guests                      Return at dusk to the   the sunset over the
                              Terrace. Feast on                       National Bonsai and     Brindabella ranges.
                              delicious street food,                  Penjing Collection
                              local region wines,                     for refreshments.       Return to the Margaret
                              and chill out to the DJs                                        Whitlam Pavilion
                              spinning a selection of                                         for live music and
                                                                      National Arboretum      refreshments.
                              old, new and out-of-the-
                                                                      Canberra
                              ordinary tracks.
                                                                      6 March 2018
                                                                      6pm                     National Arboretum
                              Parliament House                                                Canberra
                                                                      $46.95 adult,
                              Members and Guests                                              8 March 2018
                                                                      $41.90 friends of
                              Terrace                                                         6pm
                                                                      the NAC, STEP and
                              17 March 2018                           Foundation members      $67.35 adult,
                              6:30pm–10:30pm                                                  $57.15 friends of
                              $103.05 adults,                                                 the NAC, STEP and
                              $206 family (2 adults &                                         Foundation members
                              2 children) Inclusive of
                              food & drink
                              Dress — casual

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DINNER UNDER                SURREAL NIGHT                  GET GROOVY AT THE
THE STARS @ THE             Canberra Glassworks            NATIONAL LIBRARY
ARBORETUM                   will host an evening           The Library explodes in a
Whilst relishing the many   of surreal delights.           far-out festival of sound
aspects of the Arboretum,   Come along and see             and colour!
delight in live music       fantastical demonstrations,
                            installations, and             Friday nights, bring the family
dining under the stars
                            collaborations with            for great music, a 60s-themed
in the discovery garden,
                            internationally renowned       kids disco and art and
with a seasonal menu
                            artists. See Penny Byrne’s     craft activities.
by award-winning chef
Janet Jeffs.                Hurt Locker and Harriett
                            Schwarzrock’s pulsating        Swing by on Saturday nights
                            life size hearts filled with   for an outta-sight party, with
National Arboretum          neon gas.                      60s tunes and original music
Canberra                                                   by fantastic local bands.
7 March 2018
                            Canberra Glassworks            Includes delicious food,
6pm
                            8 March 2018                   drinks and free tours of the
$103.05 per person          6pm–8pm                        library's fabulous exhibition
                            $21.50 adult,                  1968: Changing Times.
                            $16.40 concession/child,
                            $63.30 family                  National Library
                                                           of Australia
                                                           2 & 9 March 2018
                                                           6.30pm–9.30pm
                                                           3 & 10 March
                                                           7:30pm–10:30pm
                                                           Free

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                              LIGHTS ON                                    LATE NIGHT                   NEON CIRCUS
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                              LUMINESCENCE                                 OPENINGS                     Explore a magical
                              Canberra International                       Among the 2,500              world with neon
                              Music Festival, in                           paintings, photographs       circus performers
                              association with the                         and sculptures at the        and giant projections
                              National Portrait Gallery                    Portrait Gallery, you will   of beautiful artworks.
                              presents a special event,                    find the stories of those    Play in a colourful
                              Lights on Luminescence.                      who have shaped and          Indonesian-inspired
                                                                           changed Australia. Visit     wonderland, join a
                              The eight young vocalists                                                 parade of strange
                                                                           the gallery after dark
                              who make up the                                                           creatures around a
                                                                           during Enlighten and see
                              Luminescence Chamber                                                      mysterious sculpture,
                                                                           the stars of Australian
                              Singers have a reputation                                                 and dance the night away
                                                                           history and culture
                              for superb and exciting                                                   in the gallery with dance
                                                                           sparkle in their frames.
                              singing. For Enlighten                                                    tragics at No Lights
                              2018 Luminescence                                                         No Lycra pop-up.
                              will be joined by                            National Portrait Gallery
                              DJ Mr Michael who                            4, 9 & 10 March 2018
                              will bring his violin and                    Until 10pm                   National Gallery
                              unique brand of cool to                                                   of Australia
                                                                           Free
                              this glorious celebration                                                 2 & 3 March 2018
                              of vocal ability.                                                         6pm–10pm
                                                                                                        Free
                              National Portrait Gallery
                              9 & 10 March 2018
                              7:30pm, 8:15pm & 9pm
                              Free

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MINT MASTER                     THE CARD CASTLE                  STAY UP LATE
CLASS                           Once more the majestic           WITH MOAD
Immerse yourself in an          King’s Hall will be              Step inside Old Parliament
authentic coin modelling        transformed with a new           House and explore the
and sculpting experience        collaborative art installation   museum with late night
through an exclusive            inviting you to add your         openings of galleries.
master class hosted by          voice to a curious and           King’s Hall will transform
Royal Australian Mint           captivatingly invincible         as a new collaborative art
coin designers.                 card castle.                     installation takes shape
                                                                 and the Terrace Café will
Learn the arts of traditional
                                Museum of Australian             be open offering coffee and
plaster and modern 3D
                                Democracy (MOAD) at              light snacks.
coin modelling techniques
as practised by masters in      Old Parliament House
mints around the world.         2, 3, 9 & 10 March               Museum of Australian
                                6pm–11pm                         Democracy at Old
Select from a range of          Free                             Parliament House
animal coin models to                                            2, 3, 9 & 10 March
personalise and cast                                             Open from 5pm–11pm
in plaster.
                                                                 Free

Royal Australian Mint
7, 8, 14 & 15 March 2018
6pm–9pm
$179.45 adult

Drinks and
canapés included.
Limited spaces available.
Participants must be aged
18 years and over.
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EXPLORE   TWILIGHT ON
          THE SAVANNAH
                                         FLASHING FAIRY
                                         FLOSS
                                                                      SUNSET DRINKS
                                                                      AT QUESTACON
          Bring a picnic and enjoy the   The Questacon Shop           Sit back and watch the
          landscaped surroundings        will be offering fabulous    sunset while you enjoy
          of the new savannah            flashing fairy floss         a cold beverage in the
          zoo area. Explore the          during Enlighten 2018.       heart of Enlighten.
          nearby animal residents.       Visit our cart on the        Beverages include
          Relax and unwind to the        rear science court and       cocktails, local brews
          sounds of the classical        experience flashing fairy    and local wines. Enjoy
          string quartet, Mostly         floss that changes colour    the tastes from our local
          Mozart and delight in          and mesmerises.              region. Light snacks
          the wonderful ambience                                      will also be available to
          created in the Zoo as the                                   purchase on the night.
                                         Questacon —
          day comes to an end.                                        What better way to wait
                                         The National Science
                                                                      for the projections than
          Our new café will              and Technology Centre
                                                                      relaxing back with a
          also be open for               2 & 9 March 2018
                                                                      cold drink.
          light refreshments             7:30pm–10pm
          and snacks.
                                         TEQUILA!                     Questacon —
                                                                      The National Science
          National Zoo & Aquarium        THE SCIENCE
                                                                      and Technology Centre
          3 & 10 March 2018              OF MEZCAL                    3 & 10 March 2018
          5:30pm–7:30pm                  Want to learn the science    6:30pm–10pm
          $36.80 adult, $21.50           of Tequila? This Enlighten
          child, $31.70 concession,      Festival, Questacon          ENLIGHTEN
          $93.85 family, $26.60          is exploring the agave
          Fonz member adult,             infused spirit.
                                                                      YOUR MIND —
          $11.30 Fonz member                                          PRECINCT
          child (4–15)                                                The ANU partners
                                         Questacon —
                                                                      with Enlighten Festival
                                         The National Science
          REFRESHMENTS                   and Technology Centre
                                                                      in 2018. The campus
          AT MEGA                                                     will come to life over
                                         2 & 9 March 2018
                                                                      five thrilling nights with
          BITES CAFÉ                     7pm
                                                                      vibrant projections,
          Come past Questacon,           $48 adult                    fire-side chats and
          refresh with a drink or                                     special night markets.
          ice cream from Mega                                         Open your mind to the
          Bites Café and relax                                        wonders of the creative
          while Enlighten Festival                                    arts through illumination
          comes to life around you.                                   and immerse yourself
                                                                      in an array of activities,
          Questacon —                                                 public lectures, exhibitions
          The National Science                                        and refreshments.
          and Technology Centre
          2 & 9 March 2018                                            ANU Campus
          5pm–10:30pm                                                 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 March

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LAMPLIGHT                       STARSHIP                                     AN ENIGMA
TO L.E.D.                       TROOPERS                                     REVEALED:
See how science and film        Verhoven’s cult classic                      THE MYSTERY AND
have shaped each other          takes its human heroes                       MYSTICISM OF
and illuminate what we          through a fascistic,                         PRIME MINISTER
see (or think we see)           militaristic future to do
                                                                             ALFRED DEAKIN
on screen through the           battle with giant alien bugs.
NFSA’s award-winning            A visually spectacular                       Australia’s second Prime
education program.              black comedy that is equal                   Minister, Alfred Deakin,
                                parts social commentary                      lived an extraordinary life
                                and sci-fi thrill ride.                      that often transcended
National Film and                                                            politics, the machinations
                                All on NFSA 35mm film.
Sound Archive                                                                of political life and even his
14 March 2018                                                                family, in unexpected ways.
6pm                             National Film and
                                Sound Archive —                              This deeply spiritual
Free — Bookings essential
                                Arc Cinemas                                  man longed to be a lone
                                16 March 2018                                creative writer and, in the
ABRA CADABRA —                                                               midst of his second and
                                7pm
3D FILM                                                                      most important term as
                                $15 adult
From the animator that                                                       Prime Minister (1905–08),
                                $13 concession
brought you the iconic Life,                                                 he considered leaving
Be in It and Slip-Slop-Slap                                                  politics altogether.
commercials comes this
                                ASTRONOMY
                                                                             Join historian and former
comic cosmic fantasy based      SCHOOL —
                                                                             advisor on the Centenary of
loosely on the Pied Piper.      STAR SCIENCE FROM                            Canberra, David Headon,
Voiced by John Farhnam          THE ‘60S AND ‘70S                            as he sheds light on the
and Jacki Weaver.               A range of super rare, super                 contradictions of this
All on NFSA 35mm film.          wonderful education and                      enigmatic leader.
Very special 3D ‘abragoggles’   experimental films from the
will be provided.               60s and 70s exploring and
                                                                             National Archives
                                explaining the mysteries of
                                                                             of Australia
National Film and               astronomy and the ’future‘
                                of space exploration. All on                 Venue: Members dining
Sound Archive
                                NFSA 16mm.                                   room three — MOAD OPH
15 March 2018
7pm                                                                          16 March 2018
                                                                             5:30pm–7.30pm
$15 adult                       National Film and
$13 concession                  Sound Archive                                Free
                                14 March 2018                                Bookings essential
                                7pm
                                $15 adult
                                $13 concession
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Light up your autumn and enlighten your
mind as The Australian National University
partners with Enlighten Festival in 2018.

ANU
ENLIGHTEN
MINDS
COMING SOON
Thursday 8 March, Friday 9 March, Saturday 10 March,
Thursday 15 March, Friday 16 March.
WATCH THIS SPACE
   anu.edu.au/events

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The ANU campus will come to life
                                  over five thrilling nights with vibrant
                              projections, fire-side chats and special
                      night markets.         Join the walking trail from
                  the School of Music.         See the campus history
                    come to life through original archival footage, fly
             through projections of the solar system and open your
       mind to the wonders of the creative arts through illumination.
                 There will be activities, public lectures, exhibitions,
refreshments and events on every night so look out for the program
    and make sure you visit the ANU website to download your ANU
                     Enlighten Minds Thinking Spaces campus map.

THINKING
 SPACES
                                                                       CRICOS# 00120C | MO_SCAPA174018

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SEE THE CITY IN A NEW LIGHT
     As the City Renewal Authority partners with
     Enlighten Festival in 2018 from 2–11 March.
     Start your Enlighten journey exploring all the city has to
     offer after nightfall. See the fairy lights, and find hidden
     gems in the city’s nooks and crannies. Take the driver’s
     seat as you create, see and play with light. Keep your eye
     out for interactive installations, workshops and other
     unexpected surprises.

     Check out the online program for more details, and follow
     @CityRenewalCanberra on social media to discover where
     the city lights will pop up during the Enlighten Festival.

     The city lights are brought to you by the City Renewal
     Authority in partnership with City and Braddon commercial
     property owners.

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WE’LL ALWAYS
    LIGHT UP THE
EVENTS YOU LOVE.
          ActewAGL is excited to be the
      Energy Partner for Enlighten 2018.

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PRESENTING PARTNER      ENERGY PARTNER                          MAJOR PARTNER                                 PRECINCT PARTNERS

         SUPPORTING PARTNERS

                     Program subject to change without notice. Refer to website for up to date information.
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