DURING the late 1930s and 1940s the Andrews Sisters wowed the world with hits such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. Now performers Jon Jackson, Andrew Dessmann and Michael (“Dolly Diamond”) Dalton have frocked up to become The Bugle Boys in a cabaret of the same name coming to the Famous Spiegeltent, Civic Square, at 6.30pm on Thursday, February 25. Bookings to canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
GALLERY@BCS in Belconnen Community Centre is seeking artwork donations from your garage or your studio for its annual gallery fundraiser from May 2-13, with an opening and silent auction on May 4 to support emerging artists, Aboriginal artists and people who use art as therapy. Inquiries to Ben Drysdale at ben.drysdale@bcsact.com.au
THE Song Company’s first program with Antony Pitts as the new artistic director will see the ensemble paying tribute to J.S Bach in “Bach & Forward” at Wesley Uniting Church, 6pm, Saturday, February 27, bookings to songcompany.com.au
“CABARET Now”, a showcase of new cabaret work, is seeking applications for a cabaret scholarship that pairs emerging artists between 16 and 26 years of age with industry mentors to develop their work and skills ahead of the showcase in Sydney, April 6-10. Applications close Monday, February 22, Visit atyp.com.au/cameo-cabaret-now
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