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EXHIBITION SEEKING MELBOURNE This exhibition of recent paintings, pastels, and charcoals by Regina Hona showcases this wonderful city. Regina is best known for her waterscapes and portraits, but for some time she has been inspired to paint the city in which she lives.
22 THE WEEKLY REVIEW \ OCTOBER 7, 2015
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Until October 24, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Quadrant Gallery, 72 Barkers Road, Hawthorn. Cost: Free Inquiries: contact@ quadrantgallery.com.au or 9079 0943
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FESTIVAL SPRING INTO GARDENING This one-day festival will offer workshops and demonstrations for all ages and levels of gardening enthusiasts. TV personality Vasili Kanidiadis from Vasili’s Garden will host the festival, which features a program of free talks, practical demonstrations, workshops and more than 30 market stalls. For those with limited outdoor space, Do it on the Roof will run demonstrations on green roof and green wall installations. Information will also be available on composting, permaculture and edible planting for kids. ■ October 11, 11am-3pm. Victoria Gardens, High Street, Prahran. Cost: Free. Inquiries: stonnington.vic.gov.au/springintogardening
DANCE \ CARMEN SWEET Natalie Weir weaves her stunningly wicked enchantments through one of Expressions Dance Company’s and Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s best-loved productions. Carmen’s sultry persona is reimagined by six dancers, retelling the famous tale of naïve Spanish soldier Don Josè, who had his heart ignited by the fiery Carmen. ■ October 17, 8pm. Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. Cost: $50 full, $42.50 concession. Inquiries: hawthornartscentre.com.au
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ROB MILLS IS ‘SURPRISINGLY GOOD’ Millsy is back and better than ever in his first solo show. Rob has amassed 12 years of reviews that call him “surprisingly good”, as no one can seem to forget his larrikin performance on Australian Idol. Rob will cover artists as diverse as Taylor Swift, Gavin DeGraw and John Farnham, as well as hits from musicals The Last Five Years, Avenue Q and Wicked. ■ October 16, 8pm. Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran. Cost: $35 full, $25 concession (+ transaction fee). Inquiries: 8290 7000
CINEMA RIVOLI 75TH ANNIVERSARY To commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of Melbourne’s most famous cinemas, the Rivoli will host a weekly classic film series, culminating in a gala event on October 25. The Rivoli opened its doors on October 11, 1940.
To mark the milestone, the cinemas will show some of the most memorable and recognisable classics of all time: Casablanca, Vertigo and The Shawshank Redemption. ■ Until October 25, various times. Rivoli Cinemas, 200 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East. Cost: $10. Inquiries: 1300 555 400 ● COMPILED BY JEMIMAH CLEGG