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West Australian
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Your Week: A great line-up of events across WA this week
Saturday, May 31, to September 28, The Art Gallery of WA, Perth The first Australian showing from this acclaimed US photographer brings together three main bodies of work, Deep Springs, Overpass, and Cross Country — giving a view of the artist's practice over 12 years and 85 works. Contis will be opening the show on May 31 from 5pm to 7pm, and giving an artist talk on June 1 from 11am. Free. But registration required for opening night at Saturday, May 31, 7pm, State Theatre Centre WA, Northbridge The American singer-songwriter comes to WA in support of her latest album Lemons, Limes And Orchids which sees her delve further into her jazz influences. She will also perform key songs from throughout her career. Tickets $98 from Sunday, June 1, 6pm, Freo Social, Fremantle A fundraiser for ocean conservation in Shark Bay hosted by Indigenous owned business Tidal Moon which harvests and exports sea cucumbers. Comedian Kevin Kropinyeri is flying in from South Australia to MC, the concert will include performances by Stephen Pigram (of The Pigram Brothers), Phil Walleystack, Prita Grealy, Morgan Joanel, Natasha Eldridge and Emma Sibosado. Tickets $49.70 from Moshtix Thursday June 5, 7pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco The Aussie rock legends are back on the road in support of their new album, Straight Into The Sun. They also promise to play a range of Cruel Sea classics. Tickets $109.90 from Ticketek Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 15, Yagan Square Get a taste of the best of the WA foodie scene with this festival that highlights the best of hospitality from across our great State. There will be drag bingo, slow-cooked brisket paired with bourbon, progressive dinners that hop between venues, and Italian feasts with a side of opera. For more info and to buy tickets, visit Thursday June 5, 7.30pm, Buffalo Club, Fremantle This winter music festival kicks off this week with a great line-up of local music curated by some of WA's most in-the-know music heads. Held over three weeks, if you can't make it down this week, there will also be shows on June 12 (at North Freo Nook) and 19 (at Hilton Trove). Tickets $34.70 from Oztix. For more info visit Thursday, June 5, at Freo Social, Fremantle, Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, Regal Theatre, Subiaco. Aussie-Italian comedian Joe Avati is touring a new ensemble stage show featuring a powerhouse cast of Australian comedians. Joining Avati are comedians George Kapiniaris, Tahir, Sashi Perera, Joe White and Ting Lim in a celebration of culture, identity and everyday life. Tickets to the Fremantle show $75.60 from Moshtix, Subiaco shows $69.90 to $99.90 from Ticketek
West Australian
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Your Week: The next gen of WA creatives, an alternative music festival and more happening this week in Perth
Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, Art Gallery of WA, Perth A celebration of emerging creativity, get ready for two days of art, fashion, and design. On Saturday afternoon, the next generation of visual artists will be giving free artist talks from 2-4pm. Hear from some Pulse 2025 exhibitors about their inspirations, creative processes and post-high school plans. As the sun sets, the spotlight shifts to the third annual Pulse Fashion Show. From 6.30pm, enjoy a runway event showcasing emerging designers from WA's TAFEs and universities. Expect daring silhouettes, sustainable designs, and cutting-edge artistry. On Sunday from 9.30am, the AGWA Rooftop will host the Second Life Markets, a curated selection of vintage fashion and unique finds from some of Perth's best collectors. It's a massive celebration of WA's creative future. Artist talks are free. Pulse Fashion Show $38 to $45 and Second Life Markets $6 to $15. Tickets from Tuesday, May 27, to Sunday, July 13, Raine Square, Perth To celebrate National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, Raine Square is hosting a seven-week long immersive festival of First Nations art and culture. There will be music, dance, storytelling, visual art, fashion, workshops and live radio. Highlights include Ash Garlett Penfold, Lilly Gogos and Starsan Roe. The program reflects the theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. Free. For more info visit Tuesday, May 27, 8pm, Regal Theatre, Subiaco Fans of the show Mo on Netflix will be well acquainted with the wit of Mohammed Amer, a celebrated Palestinian-American stand-up comedian. He also co-starred in the show Ramy on Stan and was in the DC film Black Adam. Tickets $84.95 to $115.55 from Ticketek Friday, May 30, Amplifier Bar, Perth, Saturday, May 31, The River Hotel, Margaret River, and Sunday, June 1, Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough Frontman of 80s rockers Craig Bloxom lands in WA with his new band RSPYS. Expect to hear classic vSPY vSPY hits, including Don't Tear It Down, Harry's Reasons, Sallie-Anne, Credit Cards, Hardtimes but with a reggae/rock edge. Organisers are promising an electrifying tribute to one of the county's most iconic bands. Tickets $44.90 to $45.30 from Oztix Friday, May 30, 6.30pm and Saturday, May 31 (sold out), Melville Main Hall, Booragoon. Vikki Thorn (The Waifs, Thornbird, The Red Tails) and Noongar artist Maatakitj join up with the Tender Is The Night string quartet to reimagine their songs with a blend of classic and contemporary influences. BYO picnic rugs, cushions, snacks and drinks, or take a seat and enjoy the show. Tickets $40 from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 8, The Naval Store, PS Art Space, and The Buffalo Club, Fremantle This winter music festival brings a boundary pushing line-up of acts to warm your soul as the weather turns cold. Highlights of this year's festival include US singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt and New York rock band DIIV. Set across three intimate venues and with plenty of local acts to check out, this is one worth getting down to. Tickets $25 to $80 from Humantix
UPI
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Jason Momoa faces battle in 'Chief of War' teaser
1 of 5 | Jason Momoa's "Chief of War" arrives on Apple TV+ Aug. 1. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ is teasing Chief of War starring Jason Momoa, who also writes and executive produces the historical drama. "Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai'i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka'iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century," an official synopsis reads. "Are you still the chief who desires peace over war?" asks Ka'ahumanu (Luciane Buchanan) in the teaser released Wednesday. "Not today," he says. Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes also star. The first pair of episodes arrive on the streamer Aug. 1, with weekly shows arriving after that. Jason Momoa's career: epic action roles and red carpets Jason Momoa (C), a cast member in "Conan the Barbarian," attends the premiere of the film with his girlfriend at the time, actress Lisa Bonet (R), and her daughter with Lenny Kravitz, actress Zoe Kravitz, at the Regal Theatre in Los Angeles on August 11, 2011. Bonet and Momoa have two children together, daughter Lola Iolani and son Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Talented man': Tributes for cinema owner's legacy of movies
The life and legacy of Geraldton businessman and composer Ron Siemiginowski, owner of the Orana Cinemas chain, is being celebrated after his sudden death at the age of 64 last month. Mr Siemiginowski died on April 27, leaving behind his wife Leticia, seven children and two grandchildren. His family described him as a 'multi-faceted, talented, loving, caring, kind, selfless and humorous man'. The son of a German father and Polish mother, Mr Siemiginowski grew up in Merredin in WA's Wheatbelt where he began playing the piano at the age of nine. His family moved to Albany in 1982, where his father Kasimierz (Kasey) Siemiginowski bought the local drive-in movie theatre in the suburb of Orana. Around this time, Mr Siemiginowski had felt deeply connected to Europe and took on the trip of a lifetime, playing piano in jazz bars and restaurants across Spain and Germany before returning home to find drive-in theatres shutting across the country and the emergence of home videos. Finding inspiration from the fancy multi-screen theatres in the big city, Mr Siemiginowski launched himself into the small business world and built a twin screen theatre with his father on Stirling Terrace in Albany — Orana Cinemas — the only fully Western Australian-owned cinema chain, with the Geraldton location opening in 1999. Apart from his love for the cinema, in 2015 Mr Siemiginowski turned his passion for music into something amazing and, along with Albany musician Giles Watson, composed and produced the stage musical Mimma — about an Italian woman in Britain in the midst of World War II. Ron in his Geraldton home living room playing his piano. Credit: Fiona Della-Sale / RegionalHUB The show spent two weeks at Perth's Regal Theatre in 2019 and later debuted in London's Cadogan Hall in 2022 and Italy's Teatro Verdi di Trieste in July 2024. Speaking to the Geraldton Guardian 2023 from his Beresford home, Mr Siemiginowski said his life was busy and varied so much he didn't have the time to keep up with the latest films to grace the screen at his cinemas. 'I was a bit of a film buff once but don't have time to watch movies now,' he said. Since news of his death, an outpouring of love and support for Mr Siemiginowski and his family has flooded social media, with Orana Cinemas Geraldton posting: 'Ron was greatly loved by the local community for his passion in films and the arts.' 'We will miss you Ron. Rest in peace.' Chapman Athletic Soccer Club president Steven Streich said, 'Ron was a man of warmth, humour, and deep cultural richness. Always ready with a laugh and a helping hand, he was a gentle, kind soul who made a lasting impact on everyone around him. We will miss him deeply. Forever a Tiger. Forever a legend.' A funeral service for Mr Siemiginowski will be held on May 16 at 10am, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Albany.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Ron Siemiginowski: Tributes flow following the death of Orana Cinemas owner at the age of 64
The life and legacy of Geraldton businessman and composer Ron Siemiginowski, owner of the Orana Cinemas chain, is being celebrated after his sudden death at the age of 64 last month. Mr Siemiginowski died on April 27, leaving behind his wife Leticia, seven children and two grandchildren. His family described him as a 'multi-faceted, talented, loving, caring, kind, selfless and humorous man'. The son of a German father and Polish mother, Mr Siemiginowski grew up in Merredin in WA's Wheatbelt where he began playing the piano at the age of nine. His family moved to Albany in 1982, where his father Kasimierz (Kasey) Siemiginowski bought the local drive-in movie theatre in the suburb of Orana. Around this time, Mr Siemiginowski had felt deeply connected to Europe and took on the trip of a lifetime, playing piano in jazz bars and restaurants across Spain and Germany before returning home to find drive-in theatres shutting across the country and the emergence of home videos. Finding inspiration from the fancy multi-screen theatres in the big city, Mr Siemiginowski launched himself into the small business world and built a twin screen theatre with his father on Stirling Terrace in Albany — Orana Cinemas — the only fully Western Australian-owned cinema chain, with the Geraldton location opening in 1999. Apart from his love for the cinema, in 2015 Mr Siemiginowski turned his passion for music into something amazing and, along with Albany musician Giles Watson, composed and produced the stage musical Mimma — about an Italian woman in Britain in the midst of World War II. The show spent two weeks at Perth's Regal Theatre in 2019 and later debuted in London's Cadogan Hall in 2022 and Italy's Teatro Verdi di Trieste in July 2024. Speaking to the Geraldton Guardian 2023 from his Beresford home, Mr Siemiginowski said his life was busy and varied so much he didn't have the time to keep up with the latest films to grace the screen at his cinemas. 'I was a bit of a film buff once but don't have time to watch movies now,' he said. Since news of his death, an outpouring of love and support for Mr Siemiginowski and his family has flooded social media, with Orana Cinemas Geraldton posting: 'Ron was greatly loved by the local community for his passion in films and the arts.' 'We will miss you Ron. Rest in peace.' Chapman Athletic Soccer Club president Steven Streich said, 'Ron was a man of warmth, humour, and deep cultural richness. Always ready with a laugh and a helping hand, he was a gentle, kind soul who made a lasting impact on everyone around him. We will miss him deeply. Forever a Tiger. Forever a legend.' A funeral service for Mr Siemiginowski will be held on May 16 at 10am, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Albany.
