Author: OutInCanberra

French inspiration at T.O.D

Posted by | Jun 3, 2008 | |

La Tribu Rigaux is an exotic hand-made jewellery line by Rigaux, from the artistic and quaint village of Bourron Marlotte in France.

The La Tribu Rigauz line is full of edgy pieces with eclectic trinkets, metals and semi-precious stones from around the world.

Giant rings and earring clip ons, high embellishment with ‘look at me attitude’ are all the creation of Franck Rigaux and his wife Katia.

Katia and Franck express their love of foreign cultures through their designs, often returning from Asia, India and Africa with trunks full of stones, pearls, metals.

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Film Premiere: Mongol @ Dendy, Canberra City

Posted by | Jun 2, 2008 | |

Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in his stunning historical epic, Mongol. The film delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162.

As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader.

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Andrew’s cure

Posted by | Jun 2, 2008 | |

Ellacure is nothing short of a dining cure for the suburb of Bruce. With housing developments, apartments and offices on the rise, thousands of hungry tenants are still seeking culinary experiences else where.

As a local Belconnen man, born and bred, local Chef Andrew Hollands foresaw the lack of dining experiences in the area.

“I grew up in Kaleen and the closest you can get to this style of venue is Dickson or go the city," Andrew said.

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Fine Wine, Food and Art: A Night to Remember

Posted by | May 26, 2008 | , |

The marriage of landscape and wine, or as the French say, ‘terroir’, has long been celebrated. Now, an outstanding food and wine experience in the National Gallery of Australia takes this union to new heights.

A dinner, designed around the world class Shirazes and Shiraz Viogniers of the Canberra District is being held in conjunction with the Turner to Monet: The Triumph of Landscape exhibition.

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Get Bronzed this winter

Posted by | May 20, 2008 | |

Winter may be getting ready to launch with its cold, pale and flu ridden hands, but just as that new winter trench coat may brighten your day, a tan can brighten your winter.

Yes, I have looked out the window and I know too well that their aint no sunshine, but who said your tan had to be authentic?

It doesn’t. So at OIC we’ve hunted down an expert to help us battle the potions, lotions, sprays, mits and machines and get a hot tan for winter.

Bronze Solarium’s owner and tanologist, Ivanka shares with us the tips of the trade.

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