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WHAT’S ON IN LAUNCESTON | WEEK ENDING 19 MARCH 2017

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WHAT’S ON IN LAUNCESTON | WEEK ENDING 19 MARCH 2017

What’s on in Launceston – Week Ending 19 March 2017

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Thursday 16 March

WICKED – THE MUSICAL

Friday 17 March

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

6am-3.30am | Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, The Irish, Brisbane St.

St. Patrick's Day, LauncestonIRISH FESTIVITIES – RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB

5.30pm onwards | 244 West Tamar Road, Riverside

Irish music, Irish food, Green beer, Guinness & more – DINNER MENU

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Head of The River - Rowing Tasmania

11am-2pm | Lake Barrington International Rowing Course, Rowing Course Rd., Sheffield  Tas.  7306

Head of the River, Sheffield

RED FEATHER INN POP UP - CLARENDON ARMS

10am-4pm | Clarendon Arms, Evandale

Red Feather Inn has taken possession of the Clarendon Arms Hotel, Evandale.  Call in & enjoy some music, wine & amazing food.

Pop Up - Clarendon Arms, Evandale

NORTHERN CLOTHES MARKET

12pm-3pm | St Ailbie's Hall, 46 Margaret St., Launceston

We are a POP-UP fashion market, with stalls filled with great quality pre-loved, handmade, vintage, up-cycled and brand new ladies and mens clothing and accessories. Sizes from petite to plus and everything in between.

FREE ENTRY - and always will be!
IN-HOUSE SEAMSTRESS - alterations on the day!
COFFEE VAN - Barista made coffee!
DONATIONS - ALL clothing donations are given to local charities!
STALLS - $30 for a single (2metres) and $50 for a double (4metres) space!

ST PATRICKS DAY WEEKEND- FREE

12pm-5pm | Penny Royal, Bridge Rd., Launceston

MARCH 17 PENNY ROYAL IRISH WEEKENDYOU AND ME AND THE SPACE BETWEEN - TERRAPIN PUPPET THEATRE

6pm | Earl Arts Centre, Launceston

The Island of the Proud Circle has sprung a leak and its   must find a way to stop their home from disappearing altogether.  It takes the wandering, wondering mind of a child to save the island, its people and their ways. Adventures happen, horizons widen, important things are said: “Unknowns, which worry us, can actually hold unthoughtofs, which teach us. ” Cartoonist Tom O’Hern will draw the story as actor Jane Longhurst narrates it and puppeteer Felicity Horsley brings it to magical life

BOOK TICKETS  Adults $29, Children $25, Family (2+2) $79

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BEATFEST 2017 - FEATURING LUCA BRASI

6.30pm onwards | Saloon Bar, Hotel Tasmania, Charles St., Launceston
Tickets $40 - A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer

WICKED - THE MUSICAL

Last 2 performances today - Matinee & Evening

Wicked the Musical, Princess Theatre, Launceston

FRIDA AND DEREK - Blue Cow Theatre Inc.

7pm-9pm | Hatherley Birrell House, High St., Launceston


BOOK TICKETS   Full $48  Concession $28
DURATION  2hrs (including interval)
PATRON ADVICE - Recommended for ages 16+  Licensed event. No BYO.  Adult themes.

This is a celebration of the lives of two of the 20th century’s most idiosyncratic, charismatic icons: Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo and English punk filmmaker Derek Jarman.  These fascinating characters have captured the world’s imagination and now leading Tasmanian theatre director Robert Jarman sets them free in some of Tasmania’s most stunning gardens.

Frida & Derek - Ten Days On The Island

Sunday 19 March

EVANDALE MARKET

8am-1.30pm | Falls Park, Logan Road, Evandale

ESK MARKET

9am-2pm | Forster St., Invermay

AVALON MARKET

9am-2pm | Avalon Estate, 9 Killafaddy Road, Newstead

TASMANIAN GARLIC & TOMATO FESTIVAL

9am-3.30pm | 338 Four Springs Rd., Selbourne

​It's a day steeped in everything tomatoey and garlicky - with tastings, produce, guest speakers, competitions and more, a great day out for all the family in the glorious Tasmanian countryside.
Proceeds from the day go to Rural Help@Hand - Bridging the Gap for Rural Patients

ADMISSION
Adults $10
Children under 16 free ​
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FRANKLIN HOUSE FAIR

10am-2pm | 413 Hobart Rd., Youngtown
The Launceston Colonial Strollers will be "strolling" around the beautiful gardens of Franklin House at the Fair.  Come along and buy a cake, or a plant and grab a bargain at one of the many stalls and enjoy the entertainment throughout the day. Bring your pet to the Blessing of the Pets at St James Church (opposite Franklin House) at 12.30pm.
FRANKLIN HOUSE, LAUNCESTON

RED FEATHER INN POP UP - CLARENDON ARMS

10am-6pm | Clarendon Arms, Evandale

Red Feather Inn has taken possession of the Clarendon Arms Hotel, Evandale.  Call in & enjoy some music, wine & amazing food

Pop Up - Clarendon Arms, Evandale

ST PATRICKS DAY WEEKEND- FREE

12pm-5pm | Penny Royal, Bridge Rd., Launceston

MARCH 17 PENNY ROYAL IRISH WEEKEND

WOOLMER'S MAKER'S MARKET

12pm-6pm | Woolmers Estate, Longford - Gold Coin Donation

Woolmers Estate, Makers Market, Longford

JAZZ ON THE LAWN

12.30pm-3.30pm | Josef Chromy, Relbia

CELLO NAPOLETANO

2pm | QVMAG - Royal Park, Launceston

Van Diemen's Band with guest artist Catherine Jones (cello)

BOOK NOW -

TICKETS  Full $40  Concession $33
DURATION  1hr 5mins (no interval)

Australian born, Italy-based cello virtuoso Catherine Jones joins Van Diemen’s Band to present a ravishing program of Neapolitan baroque music. Naples was home to some of Europe’s most daring and exotic musical minds, including featured composers Nicolo Fiorenza and Francesco Durante. Their music contributed to one of the most inventive and distinctive styles in 18th century musical history.

Catherine brings her talent, finesse and impeccable dexterity to the front and centre of this fiery, passionate repertoire.   Presented by Van Diemen’s Band

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MUDLARK ONE DAY PROJECT

7.30pm | Earl Arts Centre, 10 Earl Street, Launceston

BOOK NOW  -  TICKETS  Full $24  Concession $20

This year intrepid local company Mudlark will repeat the mayhem of the One Day Project, in which actors, writers and directors have just 24 hours to write, rehearse and perform a one act play!

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