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ABC News
7 hours ago
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- ABC News
Where to find Dark Mofo's free art and experiences in Hobart
Tasmania's festival Dark Mofo gets underway today, with thousands set to attend drawcard events like the Winter Feast, Night Mass and international musical acts. There are lots of free art experiences in some unusual venues across Hobart — from a live car crash on Hobart's Regatta Grounds to a 5-metre goblin in a disused 1870s church, and a thought-provoking exhibition by a Tasmanian Aboriginal artist in the basement of an old furniture shop. Hidden across the city, art lovers can also find a naked man covered in sand, a baptism in a Freemasons lodge and a collective scream in a "sprawling wasteland". Dark Mofo creative director Chris Twite describes this year's festival as a "behemoth", set to light up the city in its signature red colour theme. "It carries across all of the city, with everyone lighting up their businesses and houses red," he told ABC Radio Hobart. It is Mr Twite's first festival in the key creative role, and his measure of success will be people emerging from the warmth of their homes into the cold and darkness to experience the festival. "Success for me is that we see people on the streets getting involved, wandering around and talking to strangers and neighbours and exploring interesting, weird … and glorious things," he said. The family-friendly Dark Park is back, taking over Macquarie Point near Hobart's port. "It's a sprawling wasteland filled with incredible art and fire," Mr Twite said. It could be the last time Dark Park will be held at Macquarie Point, as a stadium project is slated for the site. "It'll be a different feel but it'll still be large and expansive with a couple of giant artworks for people to check out." The area includes Dark Bar, which offers music nightly with "warm tipples, nibbles, purging fears and trips to the afterlife". The trip to the afterlife is a nod to Simon Zordic's Coffin Rides, where festival-goers can get inside a coffin and receive a souvenir photo of the experience. There's also the opportunity to view this year's Ogoh-Ogoh statue, a giant Maugean skate, and write down a fear to put inside it before it is burned at the end of the festival. The sculpture Quasi, a grumpy-faced hand, will look over Dark Park from the roof of the Henry Jones Art Hotel. It wouldn't be Dark Mofo without a warehouse full of lights, and that's what the installation Sora will offer, with "kinetic light beams". A 12m-wide installation, Neon Anthem, asks visitors to take a knee and scream, and Channelling by Hannah Foley is a sound experience using tones from deep under the Gordon Dam. Brazilian artist Paula Garcia's performance work Crash Body: Aftermath will be live on Saturday June 7 at the Hobart Regatta Grounds. "It'll be tense and very strange," Mr Twite said. "It's a choreographed, tension-filled two hours involving two drivers and two cars, racing around with a series of near misses until they finally crash into each other," he said. It is the first time the artist has presented a work of this scale in Australia. The performance will be replayed at Dark Park on Sunday June 8, and from June 12–15. Inside an 1870s disused sandstone church on the corner of Brisbane Street and Elizabeth Street is Basilica, a free venue offering a "sanctuary of art" with fire and drinks. Chocolate Goblin by Melbourne artist Travis Ficarra warns of nudity and adult themes, where a "naked, pregnant form lingers on the edge of desire and disgust". Also exhibited is Mortal Voice, a single video of "extreme metal voicing and gesture, stretched to extend the artist's guttural voice into uncanny realms of spectral distortion". Trawlwoolway artist and playwright Nathan Maynard does not shy away from difficult themes in his work We Threw Them Down The Rocks Where They Had Thrown The Sheep. Housed in the basement of the old Coogan's building at 79 Collins Street, Maynard's artwork highlights museums' history of stealing and displaying the remains of First Nations ancestors. It is open every night and you can check the times here. Inside the State Library and Archive of Tasmania is Revolution & Silence, which includes an installation by Brigita Ozolins, a Tasmanian artist with a background in librarianship. The exhibition is described as a collision of books, history, art and conversation. Ozolin's installation in the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts considers George Orwell's novel 1984 and free speech, while looking at current politics, fake news, artificial intelligence and social media. A collection of challenged, banned or restricted books will also be on display, and available to read in a Silenced Reading library. Festival-goers won't have to be anywhere in particular to experience Everything Is Recorded, a project by British record producer Richard Russell. It will come them via a sound system usually reserved for emergencies and mass evacuations. The 30-minute, improvised meditation on the winter solstice can be heard up to 7 kilometres away in every direction and will be projected all over Hobart at 8pm on Friday June 6 and at 6pm on Saturday June 14. Inside City Hall on Saturday June 14 at 7:30pm, Cuban-born artist Carlos Martiel will perform a one-off work called Custody, enduring "two hours of rising sand and crushing weight over his naked and restrained body", as a statement on black deaths in custody. Martiel will also exhibit work relating to racial violence in the basement of an old bank at 84 Bathurst Street. Hobart Central Carpark will host 1,000 Strikes, which warns of loud noise and low light and will contain orchestral gongs and improvised music and movement. The Rosny Barn plays host to Nexus: Totality, featuring the silhouette of a Kunanyi boulder, and the Plimsoll Gallery will have Gordon Hookey's major new exhibition, A Murriality. The Freemason's Grand Lodge of Tasmania on the corner of Davey Street and Sandy Bay Road will house a "relentless baptism" by performance artist Ida Sophia. Getting the kit off and plunging into freezing water is so popular that the free Nude Solstice Swim on Saturday June 21 is at capacity, but the festival says to check the website in case more tickets become available. There are also more free events on out at Mona, the Hanging Garden and Good Grief Studios. The festival will come to an end with the burning of the Ogoh-Ogoh on Sunday June 15 and entry to the Winter Feast is free.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Plant-based food options at the Parkdale Market
Ottawa Watch Three vendors share their plant-based options that you can find at the Vegans Who Snack Food + Art Festival.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival
- An afternoon with locally crafted drinks, art, food, and live music in beautiful Seaport Village! - SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SIP San Diego announces their first event of 2025, the SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival! Featuring a day filled with art, delicious drinks, food and good vibes, the event happens Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the Lighthouse District at Seaport Village. Guests sip on locally crafted wine and other libations, explore artists' work, snack on charcuterie, and enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Seaport Village. There are two sessions to choose from – either 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. Whether someone is an art enthusiast, a foodie, or just looking for a fun time, this event is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. A ticket to the event includes access to the art show, live music, a personal charcuterie spread, and unlimited sips of wine, cider and mead. Guests save by purchasing Early Bird tickets before June 1 for just $39 (plus sales tax and ticketing fee). After June 1, tickets are still only $49, while at the door tickets are $59. Tickets and more information are available at the SIP San Diego website at About SIP San Diego: SIP San Diego is a nonprofit collective of urban wineries, meaderies and cideries located throughout the entire county of San Diego. Their dedicated members source superior fruit and ingredients to produce award-winning beverages in spaces throughout the urban core of San Diego. The mission of SIP San Diego is to increase awareness of locally crafted, artisanal wine, mead and cider while creating a collaborative community for our skilled city wine, mead and cider makers. NEWS SOURCE: SIP San Diego Keywords: San Diego Business, Seaport Village San Diego, art, wine, SIP San Diego, events, entertainment, music, festivals, SAN DIEGO, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (SIP San Diego) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P126414 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
CNA
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Singapore International Festival of Arts returns to heartlands with pavilion in Bedok
The Singapore International Festival of Arts is returning to the heartlands for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, with its largest showcase of local talents. This, as part of the government's pledge to make art more accessible for all. This year's SIFA will showcase 15 local works — the most in the event's history. The festival will go on for three weekends until Jun 1. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Weekend To Do List: Art and multicultural festivals and an annual plant sale
Discover your inner artist, pick up some plants for your garden and celebrate different cultures this weekend at events across Massachusetts. Sharon Chalk Art Festival From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, head to Sharon Town Hall for live music, lawn games, food, face painting, bubbles and more. All ages can display their artistic talents creating masterpieces on the pavement. Attendees are encouraged to register online first but walk-up participants are still welcome. When: Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Sharon Town Hall, 90 S. Main St., Sharon Cost: Free to participate, items available for purchase Click here for more information and to register First Parish's Plant and Craft Fair in Bedford Celebrate spring with a plant fair in Bedford on Saturday at the First Parish's Plant and Craft Fair. The 69th annual event includes artists, food, music, kids' activities, baby animals and of course, plans for your spring garden. Head to the Town Common from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When: Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Bedford Common, 75 Great Rd., Bedford Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information Quincy Multicultural Festival It's a multicultural festival in Quincy on Saturday! From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy an afternoon of culture, community and connection at Pageant Field. With live performances, cultural exhibits, family activities, music, dancing and food, it's a day the whole family can enjoy. When: Saturday, May 17 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Pageant Field, 1 Merrymount Pkwy., Quincy (If it rains, the event will be relocated to North Quincy High School at 316 Hancock St. in North Quincy) Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information
