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Sydney Film Festival
This weekend
A regional tour of the Sydney Film Festival will descend on Orange this weekend. The Travelling Film Festival will bring a curated line-up of titles to the city, including acclaimed feature flicks and documentaries from this year's major film festivals. Titles include Disclosure, The Truffle Hunters, Another Round, Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom and Falling. July 23 to 25. Odeon 5 Cinemas. Visit www.odeon5.com.au for details.
Cleverman
Exhibition
Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking ABC sci-fi series and explore First Nations storytelling, language and creativity in production design, costumes and props. An official opening will be held on Friday, July 23 from 6pm to 8pm. Free, but bookings essential due to limited space. Orange Regional Museum. Phone 02 6393 8444. Exhibition July 24 to October 3.
Whimsy
Opens next week
This exhibition features paintings of imagined landscapes by Orange artist Josephine Jagger-Manners. The works are inspired by the springtime colours in the paddocks between Orange and Stuart Town, in particular the golden canola and regal Paterson's curse. July 26 to September 4. The Peisley St Gallery, 54 Peisley Street.
Queen tribute
Get ready
A tribute to one of the greatest bands of the 20th century, Thomas Crane is regarded as the best Freddie Mercury impersonator in the world. With his band Bohemian Rhapsody, he will rock you. July 30. 8pm. Orange Civic Theatre. Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au/event/queen-bohemian-rhapsody-greatest-hits-tour.
Old and New Histories
Now on
Orange Regional Museum's new long-term exhibition, Inherit: old and new histories, brings together stories from across the Central West, exploring the region's history. It highlights big events and significant personalities, as well as the lives and experiences of everyday people. More than 100 objects have been collected to tell the stories that have shaped the past and present. Until September 5.
Bonfire nights
Winter warmer
If you're looking for something a little different to do this winter, how about booking a bonfire outing for you and your friends at the Stockman's Ridge Wines. You can enjoy a tipple or two on a winter's afternoon or evening ... and on a Saturday you can linger to watch the stars come out. Bring your own food to cook over the flames or organising a grazing platter with the venue. Until August 29, $50, book at stockmansridge.com.au
Emerge
Be prepared
Jane Gower, one of the "world's finest" bassoonists, will perform live alongside Australia's brightest young classical musicians in Orange next month. The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra's "Emerge" tour is being directed by Rachael Beesley and features world-class musicians, such as Gower, with talents from the Young Mannheim Symphonists education program. Saturday, August 7. 7pm. Orange Regional Conservatorium. Book at www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=678401.
Julia Jacklin
On tour
ARIA Award-nominee Julia Jacklin will perform a rare solo performance, drawing on songs from across her entire catalogue as well as some never-before-heard tunes. Saturday, August 14. 7pm. Orange Regional Conservatorium. $46.95. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/hometowns-julia-jacklin-orange/tickets.