Unfulfilled desires
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Opera at Village Cinemas
On February 16, 17, and 20, Village Cinemas in Launceston will present an exclusive filmed performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades, as a part of the Royal Opera House 2018-2019 Live Cinema Season. Based on a short story by poet Alexander Pushkin, The Queen of Spades follows Gherman, a soldier torn between love and a destructive fixation with gambling. The opera set in 1890 explores madness, obsessive passions and the supernatural, with the characters giving voice to Tchaikovsky’s own unfulfilled desires. Tickets and further information at villagecinemas.com.au
Coda Chroma at Design Tasmania
Mofo Sessions is back
On Sunday, catch Melbourne-based band Coda Chroma as Design Tasmania, for the next round of Mofo Sessions. The sessions bring a different, Mona-approved musical artist to Design Tasmania every second Sunday, and will be going until at least May - following a successful full-scale launch of the Mona Foma (Mofo) music festival in January. They restart this Sunday, February 17, free.
Saturday jams
Country Music Jamboree at Marakoopa Amphitheatre
This mini-festival out at Marakoopa Cafe, near Mole Creek, will present Luke O'Shea - 2015 CMAA Male Artist of the Year, nine-time Golden Guitar recipient and the 2012 and 2014 Independent Country Music Artist of the Year - Chris Matthews, Tristen Bird and the Kroovs. There will be a licensed café open on site, with hot food and cold beer. Tickets $43.30 general admission through Eventbrite or by calling (03) 6363 5033.
Dig for treasure
Launceston Record Fair
The Launceston Summer Record Fair kicks off again on Saturday February 16 from 12pm at Saint John Craft Beer. There will be thousands of vinyl titles for sale from local sellers including Hobart's 'The Record Collector': rare and collectible vinyl, new releases, classics, 45s, and more. Plus, there will also be BYO Vinyl DJ Sessions from 1-5pm. Perfect if you've ever wanted to spin your records at your local bar - here's your chance. No experience necessary, and first timers welcome.
Incredible movie event at Hadspen
Open air cinema screening of family film the Incredibles 2
The Hadspen Cricket Club is holding an open-air screening of Disney's Incredibles 2 on Saturday, February 16. Following the women's game at 9.30am and the men's at 12.30pm, there will be live music from Dream Sister, a jumping castle, children's games, food vans, a coffee van, popcorn and ice creams before the movie is shown on a five by three metre screen about 8.30pm. During the match, there will be woodfire pizzas. There is $2 per person charge, all of which will to go to the McGrath Foundation.
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Frances Vinall
Frances Vinall is a journalist at The Examiner, Launceston. Contact her at frances.vinall@examiner.com.au
Frances Vinall is a journalist at The Examiner, Launceston. Contact her at frances.vinall@examiner.com.au
