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FASHFEST 2016 Night Two: Praxis and Limina

Ray Mardia — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:30:50 +0000

I had the most fun tonight out of any FASHFEST show. There was a certain lightness in the room. Well into its fourth year, FASHFEST has confidently established itself as the leading...

Review: Oh, For the Love of Opera!

Ray Mardia — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:00:19 +0000

Opera can sometimes be misunderstood as melodramatic plays filled with doomed love stories, unfamiliar music and lots of shrieking. This year’s Icon Water Gala, performed by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra,...

From The Beatles to Beethoven, the CSO has something for everyone this year

Ray Mardia — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:00:17 +0000

"or The Classical Music Lover’s Guide to the 2016 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Program" Beyond the music itself, it is an amazing feeling to watch different parts of an orchestra come...

Autumn fashion: Sort the basics

Ray Mardia — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:10:06 +0000

Given that Canberra is experiencing some strange weather at the moment, here’s your definitive guide on trans-seasonal dressing. We’ve got five in-between season staples to help you layer like a...

Lisa Portolan: Sci-fi to spirituality

Ray Mardia — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:10:53 +0000

I met with the fascinating Lisa Portolan on Sunday afternoon to discuss her new chick-lit novel, See Saw. Lisa works in advertising during the day and her big smile exudes...

Salotto: Italian with heart

Ray Mardia — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:10:23 +0000

If you are looking for a warm, welcoming restaurant-meets-bar to hang out with your friends and loved ones, look no further than Salotto. The name itself means ‘big room’ in...

A Guide to Ethical Fashion for designers

Ray Mardia — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:30:47 +0000

Why ethical fashion is worth it: a guide for new designers and existing brands Now that the glittery dust of Fashfest has settled for the year, it's brought about the debate...

FASHFEST 2015 – THE INVENTOR

Ray Mardia — Fri, 15 May 2015 02:22:06 +0000

The second night of Fashfest 2015 was all about the 'Inventors', a line up that encompassed some of the most creative and ingenious designs in Canberra — the 'maker who creates through...