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Breathe acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional owners of the stolen land on which this event will be held. We acknowledge and respect their continued culture and connections to land, water and community and pay respect to the Elders of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri Nations past, present and emerging. Always was always will be. Hello mouth breathers! It’s been a while but we’re back and excited to announce our first event for the year of the horse. Also joining us on the night is Ngunnawal’s own bass abundant selector Dusty SXC, a staple of the local scene in every capacity. With an endless supply of booty bouncing beats, you’ll be sure to leave the dancefloor feeling like you’ve run a marathon on a spacehopper. For this event we’ll be moving inside from the cold and closer to home at SHADOWS NIGHTCLUB - a super CHILL and AWESOME venue with a soundsystem that is sure to have you shakin’ some ass and GETTING FREAKY ON THE DANCEFLOOR. We have a strict YES PHONES policy! This night will be the event of the year and we want to make sure as many people as possible know that, so please STOP dancing and START filming the dj. We want to see selfie sticks, tripods, and ring lights, and expect to see at least one story and/or main post from each and every one of you. To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time, we hold a no exceptions policy towards any behaviour that could make people feel unsafe or unwelcome. If on the night you encounter someone who is making you feel uncomfortable or threatened in any way do not hesitate to come find one of us or speak to one of the wonderful venue staff. Free tickets are available for all First Nations people, just shoot us a message on insta @breathecbr to sort it out. As always, 100% of our profits after production costs will be donated to charity. Proceeds will be going towards humanitarian supplies in Gaza via The Sameer project. No refunds, no returns, no cuts, no butts, no coconuts. Hugs and a jumping high five, breathe.

The Cold War might have been raging in Europe and far from cool in Asia, but in small-town Canberra, a globally savvy community of diplomats, academics, public servants and professionals also found many opportunities to meet and mingle as neighbours and friends, to watch the world around them, and to be watched. Join a lively panel conversation of historians, curators and long term Canberrans including Professor of History, Nicholas Brown, Professor Mark McKenna and Senior Curator Virginia Rigney who will discuss the intersection between social life and the bigger picture of politics, power and influence. As a starting point, the panel will explore the intersecting circles associated with two couples. As new arrivals to Canberra in 1955, and central to its cultural life, Enrico and Franca Taglietti were immediately invited to parties and events. Manning and Dymphna Clark were their near neighbours, and for them the domains of education, research, intrigue and commentary were equally stimulating and contested. The panel will also be joined by Pamela Burton and Meredith Edwards discussing Pam's book Persons of Interest: An Intimate account of Cecily and John Burton and the role of their parents in Canberra's cultural, political and social life at this time. Drawing on the evidence of original invitation cards, correspondence, photographs, reporting in social pages and in voluminous ASIO files, we uncover the stories of soft power that played out on the private tennis courts and dining tables of a national capital suddenly embracing its role and findings its own style. Attendees are invited to stay after the talk for drinks and canapes in the foyer, and a relaxed viewing of the Taglietti: Life in Design exhibition. This event is brought to you through collaboration between Manning Clark House and Canberra Museum and Gallery.