MOFO … No Pressure …

Stuck for a gift idea?

You’ll get over it. Come have fun with us instead.

We have new bean bags and you’ll have no regrets x

MOFO 2014 – JAN 15-19, 2014

Okay look, fun and games are fun and games but you should probably buy presents anyway.

‘Tis the season to show your love by spending money, so we suggest you buy a festival ticket for that special someone: www.mofo.net.au

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BILLY WHITTON SOLO
SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 1-3PM
Billy Whitton feels the moment, and rolls with it. Who knows what to expect – things could get crazy. They usually do. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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MATTHEW IVES & HIS BIG BAND
SUNDAY DECEMBER 22, 1-4PM
You know the funk’s begun. (And some jazz, contemporary, song, jive, and maybe dance) www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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ART AT MONA
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Until April 21, 2014
HUBERT DUPRAT
MONA, Level B1
French artist Hubert Duprat creates in a world that MONA loves exploring – evolutionary and organic processes. He uses tree trunks, natural amber, minerals, rocks, clay, magnets and even insects to nurture nature into forms that are greater than the sum of their parts: a tiny bejewelled caddisfly in a Baroque ‘carapace’ of its own design; a mound of magnets that form their own sculpture. Artist and nature collaborate on many a wonder. Exhibition continues until April 21, 2014. http://www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/exhibitions/
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Until April 21, 2014
ASYLUM by ROGER BALLEN
MONA Library Gallery and The Round House
Walk inside a shadowy mind with American artist Roger Ballen, who explores worlds where nothing is black and white. For almost 50 years, his globally influential documentary photographs of South Africa’s outsiders have left people bothered and bewildered and wanting more. Asylum at MONA reveals his latest works from the Asylum of the Birds and Apparitions collections – in an intimate and immersive sculptural environment, ahead of the publication of his new book. Exhibition continues until April 21, 2014. http://www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/exhibitions/

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Until April 21, 2014
THE RED QUEEN
Museum of Old and New Art
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 – 6pm www.mona.net.au
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CINEMONA
MONA Cinema. Near the Void Bar; follow the smell of popcorn.
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MOOD INDIGO (MA15+)
DIRECTOR’S CUT – CINEMONA EXCLUSIVE
Look at this bloody beautiful thing: the original full-length director’s cut of Michel Gondry’s acclaimed film of Boris Vian’s surrealist novel, Froth on the Daydream. You’ll only see it at Cinemona. Special treatment for a special flick.
CINEMONA Session times:
Tue Dec 24 at 2.30pm
Thur Dec 26 at 11am
Fri Dec 27 at 2.30pm
Sat Dec 28 at 3pm
Sun Dec 29 at 3pm
Mon Dec 30 at 3pm
Tue Dec 31`at 11.30am
Wed Jan 1 at 3pm
Thur Jan 2 at 11.30am
Fri Jan 3 at 3pm
Sat Jan 4 at 11.30am
Sun Jan 5 at 3pm
Mon Jan 6 at 11.30am
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971 or online www.mona.net.au/cinemona
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TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING
Tim Winton’s hauntingly beautiful novel about turning points in the lives of a small coastal community is re-imagined by 17 film directors, creating a unique critically acclaimed screen event.
Australia 2013. Duration: 3 hours, including intermission
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Miranda Otto, Richard Roxburgh, Hugo Weaving, Susie Porter, Robyn Nevin, Dan Wyllie, Wayne Blair
Directed by: Warwick Thornton, Robert Connolly, Tony Ayres, Stephen Page, Shaun Gladwell, David Wenham, Jonathan auf der Heide and 10 others
CINEMONA Session Times:
Sun Dec 22 at 11am
Tue Dec 24 at 11am
Thur Dec 26 at 1.30pm
Fri Dec 27 at 11am
Sat Dec 28 at 11.30am
Tue Dec 31 at 2pm
Wed Jan 1 at 11.30am
Thur Jan 2 at 2pm
Fri Jan 3 at 11.30am
Sat Jan 4 at 2pm
Sun Jan 5 at 11.30am
Mon Jan 6 at 2pm
Tickets: $25 Adult / $23 Concession / $15 Child
Ticket price includes a special 25 page colour programme and guide to the stories, characters, cast and creative team. Provided upon entry to the cinema.
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971. Online sales available soon.
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TOSCA
BY GIACOMO PUCCINI
MET OPERA LIVE IN HD SEASON 2013-14
Adult $24 / Concession $20
Puccini’s timeless verismo score is well served by an exceptional cast, led by Patricia Racette in the title role of the jealous diva, opposite Roberto Alagna as her artist lover Cavaradossi. Spoiler alert: everybody dies. O! the dramz.
Cinemona session times:
Thu Dec 19 at 1.30pm
Sun Dec 29 at 11am
Mon Dec 30 at 11am
Adult $24 / Concession $20
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971 or online www.mona.net.au/cinemona

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SLEEPING BEAUTY
MUSIC BY PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
BOLSHOI BALLET SEASON 2013-2014
Based on Charles Perrault’s classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty has been a hugely successful ballet since its premiere in 1890. Lush.
Cinemona session times:
Sat Dec 21 at 12.30pm
Sun Dec 22 at 2.30pm
Mon Dec 23 at 11am
Tickets: $23 Adult / $21 Concession / $15 Child (U18)
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971 or online www.mona.net.au/cinemona

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MONA – Museum of Old and New Art – 655 Main Rd, Berriedale, Tasmania. Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10am – 6pm (last entry 4.30pm). Closed Christmas Day. Entry $20 (free for Tasmanian residents & under 18). Ph 61 3 6277 9900 www.mona.net.au
Rebecca Fitzgibbon Events Media Manager Museum of Old and New Art