ntil September 16, 2013
Works sampled from 10 years of Australian artist Todd McMillan’s absurd and melancholic video-art practice come together in ‘Ten Years of Tears’, on show at MONA in Roy Grounds’ modernist masterpiece, The Round House (which now serves as the Mona Library). Entry is $20 (free for Tasmanian residents and under-18’s). Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am – 5pm www.mona.net.au

Until April 21, 2013
MONA’s major exhibition for the year, ‘The Red Queen’, is an assemblage of major commissions, exciting art loans and yet-unseen works from David Walsh’s collection. The idea behind the exhibition is ‘‘art that explores why art is made’’. Is art necessary to human survival and evolution? Whatever you decide, it’s a lot of fun. Take the kids – there’s a jingly trampoline and a room with 40 TVs. Entry is $20 (free for Tasmanian residents and under-18’s). Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am – 5pm www.mona.net.au

Opens September 27, 2013
The annual Mona Scholarship exhibition opens in the Mona Library Gallery, with 2012 recipient Pip Stafford’s opening of A Rat’s Nest, continuing until October 19, 2013. The 2013 Mona Scholarship recipient will also be announced on the opening night. www.mona.net.au/scholarship

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CINEMONA

POMPEII
An exclusive private view in high definition of the British Museum’s major exhibition ‘Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum’, focusing on the homes and lives of the inhabitants of the thriving industrial hub of Pompeii and the small seaside town of Herculaneum nearly 2,000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. Introduced by British Museum Director Neil MacGregor, this fascinating show will take audiences around the exhibition with insights from renowned experts who will bring these extraordinary objects to life. With accompanying music, poetry and eyewitness accounts, you’ll see specially made films of Pompeii and Herculaneum today, and go behind the scenes of the exhibition to explore the stories of these famous Roman cities.
Ends September 13. Bookings $15, $13, $10, from www.mona.net.au/cinemona and MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971
Thursday 29 Aug 12pm
Friday 30 Aug 12pm
Saturday 31 Aug 12pm
Sunday 1 Sept 3pm

POMPEII FOR SCHOOLS
Specially created for children aged 7-11, ‘Pompeii for Schools’ is presented in a lively and entertaining style designed to engage a young audience, the film explores behind the scenes of the British Museum’s blockbuster exhibition ‘Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum’ and links to the curriculum across a range of subjects, including history, science, art and design, PSHE and citizenship. In similar spirit to ‘Horrible Histories’, children’s television presenters Ed Petrie and Naomi Wilkinson, accompanied by children from London primary schools, discover what life was like for Romans living in the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. From blind food tasting and simulating volcanic explosions, to Latin lessons and excavating Roman remains in the British Museum basement, ‘Pompeii for Schools’ tells the dramatic story of events leading up to the eruption of Vesuvius and its devastating impact on the inhabitants of both cities.
Standard prices $20 adult / $18 conc / $15 child
School / group bookings $15 / $13 / $10, from Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971
Thursday 29 Aug 10.15am
Friday 30 Aug 10.15am
Saturday 31 Aug 10.45am
Sunday 1 Sept 10.45am
Monday 2 Sept 10.15am
More session times online at www.mona.net.au/cinemona

THE AUDIENCE
Helen Mirren returns to her acclaimed role as Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Audience’, a riveting new play from the author of ‘The Queen’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Tinker, Tailer, Soldier, Spy’, performed by the National Theatre of Great Britain (NT Live). Bookings $25, $22, $15 from www.mona.net.au/cinemona
Thurs 29 Aug 2pm
Fri 30 Aug 2pm
Sat 31 Aug 2pm
Sun 1 Sept 12pm
Mon 2 Sept 2pm
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MUSIC

Saturday 31 Aug 1pm-3pm
MoFolk (Folk at MONA) A double-whammy weekend-full of Victoriana Gaye’s trumpet, guitars, and swirling harmonies – accompanied by sidekick Jeff Raglus (Bachelors from Prague). Expect things to get folkie for Saturday, and jazzy for Sunday – like Herb Alpert meeting PJ Harvey at Daniel Johnston’s house. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music

Sunday 1 Sept 1pm-4pm
JAM (Jazz at MONA) A double-whammy weekend-full of Victoriana Gaye’s trumpet, guitars, and swirling harmonies – accompanied by sidekick Jeff Raglus (Bachelors from Prague). Expect things to get folkie for Saturday, and jazzy for Sunday – like Herb Alpert meeting PJ Harvey at Daniel Johnston’s house. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music

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MONA
Museum of Old and New Art
655 Main Rd, Berriedale, Tasmania
Opening hours: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Entry $20 (free for Tasmanian residents & under 16)
Ph 61 3 6277 9900
www.mona.net.au
Rebecca Fitzgibbon Events Media Manager Museum of Old and New Art