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Riverside Ramble at Swan Regional Riverside Park

Details: Written by: Tracy Ackermans; Published: 07 October 2013

Everyone is invited to explore the Swan Regional Riverside Park, where the Riverside Ramble is being held on Sunday the 13th of October 2013 from 10am to 4pm at the Reg Bond Reserve, Bernley Drive, Viveash.

The Riverside Ramble is a partnership project between the City of Swan and the Stratton Lions Club, and this is an excellent free community event with a huge range of activities all set in beautiful surrounds beside the Swan River.

There will be artists dotted throughout the park and as people explore the walk trails they will also discover a medieval fair, market stalls, free rides, face painters, circus activities and camel rides to name a few.

There is a Doggies Breakfast at the park, complete with on-site vet checks, a doggy walk and prizes. So our four legged friends can enjoy a day out as well.

A Treasure Trove of Heirloom Vegetables at Mondo’s

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 23 September 2013

Looking for the best vegetables in Perth? Tucked away in the back streets of Inglewood you’ll find a stall selling fresh and crisp heirloom vegetables. Mark is the man who runs this unassuming vegetable stall in front of Mondos’ Butchers. He is there rain or shine each Saturday from around 8.30am to 2.30pm selling the fruits of his labours.

Travel Back in Time at the Midland Railway Workshops Heritage Open Day

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 06 September 2013

The Midland Railway Workshops Heritage Open Day will be held this Sunday 8 September from 10am to 4pm. The open day will provide a unique chance to experience a special part of Western Australian history giving local residents, former workers and the broader Western Australian community an opportunity to look inside the iconic Workshops buildings and enjoy the many displays and activities on offer.

You’ll also get a chance to own a piece of Midland’s past with an auction at the Midland Railway Workshops Auction to be held on Tuesday 10 September. The auction will be of keen interest to DIY enthusiasts, interior designers, history buffs and people looking for a unique piece of furniture for their home or office to inspect items up for sale.

The Open Day will offer visitors plenty of things to see and do, ranging from guided tours revealing the rich history of The Workshops, to live music, historical displays, documentaries and food stalls.

Shrine by Tim Winton at Black Swan State Theatre Company

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 05 September 2013

Distinctly West Australian, emotive, and charged with tension and gut wrenching grief are some of the key words to describe Tim Winton’s latest playwright piece Shrine, produced by the Black Swan State Theatre Company.

The characters come to life as the tragedy of Jack Mansfield's death is revealed. At the tender age of 19, Jack dies in a car crash whilst driving home to Perth with his mates, and the repercussions of his death are destroying his parents and haunting his friends.

Submerged - A Hypothetical about Climate Refugees at Rosie O'Gradys

Details: Written by: Katrina Bercov; Published: 03 September 2013

A Greens Pollie, an American Anti-Climate-Change Professor, a Noongar Academic and a Pakistani Comedian walk into a bar Submerged.

Submerged is Strictly Hypothetical's latest show "A Hypothetical about Climate Refugees" will be showing on Thursday 5 September at Rosie O'Grady's, in Northbridge, commencing 7.30pm.

When the oceans rise, the Islanders of Neknus can no longer squeeze into the few remaining hilltop houses. Where are they to go and who is responsible?

Inspired by Geoffrey Robertson, and billed as "the thinking person's night out", Strictly Hypothetical is social commentary, meets live comedy.

Two in One Charity Art Exhibition at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 31 August 2013

The opening night for the Two in One Charity Art Exhibition kicked off yesterday evening at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, showcasing art work by Su Mei Chew and Vincent Lam.

All proceeds from the art exhibition go towards helping support disadvantaged children and youth, and the funds raised will go towards the charity organisations Compassion Australia, Children's Dream and Youth Focus.

The artists shared their perspectives on their inspiration for their art work with those attending the opening night:

Chew said: “I use painting to make keen observations of life and its phenomena..."

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Riverside Ramble at Swan Regional Riverside Park

A Treasure Trove of Heirloom Vegetables at Mondo’s

Travel Back in Time at the Midland Railway Workshops Heritage Open Day

Shrine by Tim Winton at Black Swan State Theatre Company

Submerged - A Hypothetical about Climate Refugees at Rosie O'Gradys

Two in One Charity Art Exhibition at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts