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GOODTIMES MARCH-APRIL 2014 - ISSUE 51 • A MONTHLY YARRAWONGA CHRONICLE/COROWA FREE PRESS PUBLICATION
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ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW AND DO IN YARRAWONGA-MULWALA/COROWA-RUTHERGLEN + SURROUNDING AREAS
Boats are back F O O D & W I N E • E N T E R TA I N M E N T • T H E AT R E • M U S I C • A N D M U C H M O R E 12,000 copies circulated through the Yarrawonga Chronicle/Corowa Free Press and delivered to accommodation and selected tourism outlets in Yarrawonga-Mulwala/Corowa-Rutherglen and surrounding district.
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Calendar Girls Based on an incredible true story, the Calendar Girls will feature at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on May 8.
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hen Annie's husband John dies of Leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Woman’s Insti-
tute members to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer, Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.
Enjoy all the fun of the Calendar Girls at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre.
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Based on the true story of eleven Woman’s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, (part proceeds to Leukaemia Research) Calendar Girls opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. The director will be Ken James, well known for his many television roles including Skippy, The Box, Glenview High, Skyways, Sons and Daughters, and Good Morning Australia, with Bert Newton. In 2009 Ken was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, making this journey for him a very personal one, he is currently the spokesperson for this organisation. Part of the proceeds from the royalties will be paid to Leukemia and Lymphoma Research. Make sure you don’t miss out on Calendar Girls at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, May 8 at 10.30am. Tickets on sale now at www. wangarattapac.com.au or call 0357 228 105.
When Dad Married Fury The Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre presents David Williamson’s When Dad Married Fury on Friday, April 4.
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parring brothers Ian and Ben are on their way to Sydney to visit their recently widowed father. Three big surprises are in store when they arrive at his 70th birthday celebrations. The ‘Old Man’ is worth $100 million. He’s gone and married Fury, an American beauty queen half his age and there’s no pre-nup. With his trademark wit and skilful blending of contemporary culture within the ageless framework of family greed, jealousy, love and expectation, Australia’s leading playwright David Williamson delivers another gripping play and his most memorable characters to date. Is there more to the beautiful Fury than meets the eye? Is Alan the father he thinks he is? Do
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Ben’s loyalties lie with his wife, his dad or himself? Can Ian contain his greed long
enough to get a signature on the right will? And who is to blame for the death of Ben’s father-in-law? One thing is for certain: everything changed when Dad Married Fury.
Tickets are on sale now at the
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
for When Dad Married Fury on
Friday, April 4. Go to www.wanga-
rattapac.com.au or call 0357 22 8105 for more information.
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Boats are back april 12-13
The Australian Formula Grand Prix meeting will attract more than 200 race crews and feature four classes of powerboats; Formula 1, Formula Optimax, Formula 2,
Formula 3 as well Formula Juniors. For more information on the series, visit their website www.formulapowerboats. com.au
The roar of race boats will return to Lake Mulwala this April as part of the Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix (AFPGP) racing series.
Mulwala Water Ski Club and Ski Club Holiday Park where spectators will have great views from any vantage point. Formula 1 boats have been likened to Formula 1 race cars and reach a top speed of 230km/h and can accelerate from zero he circuit style race to be held on to 160km/h in just four seconds. The 4.8 April 12 and 13 will be conducted metre boats are capable of 5G turns and over 650 metres in front of the provide a great spectacle for onlookers.
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Lioness Club Craft Expo MARCH 29
april 19 Break out your leg warmers, dust off your bubble gum jeans and immerse yourself in a cloud of hairspray – the Absolute 80s are back and headed to the Mulwala Water Ski Club on Easter Saturday, April 19.
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his is, without doubt, the 80s reunion party not to be missed. Catch the biggest and best Australian 80s stars together in one big show. See crowd favourites like Sean Kelly (Models), Brian Mannix (Uncanny
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Editorial: Racheal Willett - 03 5744 3731 editor@yarrawongachronicle.com.au
A great variety of crafts and skills will be on display at the Lioness Club’s 12th Craft Expo on March 29.
The Yarrawonga Lioness Club’s 12th Craft Expo is set for Saturday, March 29 at the Yarrawonga Town Hall from 10am to 5pm.
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wide variety of crafts and skills will be on show and many items will be available to purchase. Beautiful hand-made jewellery, quilting, embroidery, crochet and lace making plus cards, artworks, dolls, teddy bears, wool spinning and wooden models and much more will be on display across more than 40 sites. This expo will again feature the services of a well-known Doll Repairer who will be on hand to bring your old doll “back to love”. Several stalls will have quality materials, trims, braids etc for sale and the expo is also a great opportunity to pick up some unique and unusual gifts for friends and
family.
Xmen), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen) and Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera) do what they do best, rock the socks off the audience. Backed by an all star-80s band including members of Boom Crash Opera, The Sharp, Big Pig and The Black Sorrows, you’ll be transported back in time to days of hyper-colour shirts, ra-ra skirts and big hair. If you loved the 80s, if you’re still living in the 80s or if you’re just out for a great night of entertainment with friends this Easter, head to the Mulwala Water Ski Club on April 19 to enjoy Absolutely 80s.
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Special items from Yarrawonga College P-12 students will be displayed, including a haute couture evening gown created by student Mady Cook from a crate of old books and recycled materials. Entry is $5 for adults and, as always, all profits will go to purchase specialised hospital equipment for the local health service. A multi-prize raffle will be drawn, along with several lucky door prizes – thanks to the generous support of local businesses and thanks to Moira Shire Council for
YARRAWONGA LIONESS CLUB
CRAFT EXPO
AT YARRAWONGA SHIRE HALL, BELMORE STREET
SATURDAY MARCH 29TH 2014 - 10AM TO 5PM EXHIBITS, DEMONSTRATIONS & SALES ALL DAY.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ADMISSION $5.00 - KIDS FREE
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FOR INFORMATION PHONE: ILBA - 03 5743 1918 MARG - 03 5744 2538
So mark the date in your diary and do
MOIRA COUNCIL PROUDLY SUPPORTS THIS EVENT
sponsorship of the event. Light refreshments will be available on
yourself a favour, head to the Yarrawonga Lioness Club’s 12th Craft Expo on Saturday, March 20 at the Yarrawonga Town Hall.
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The Doobie Brothers and John Mayer heading to Deni
april 19-20
International music stars The Doobie Brothers and John Mayer are the headline acts on two super days of music at the 2014 Deni Blues & Roots Festival.
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hey are part of a star studded line-up performing at a multi-million dollar, purpose built festival site on the outskirts of Deniliquin on Easter Saturday and Sunday. John Mayer will hit the main stage at 9.30pm on Saturday, April 19, and 24 hours later it will be The Doobie Brothers turn to entertain the crowd. Among the performers also taking the stage on the Saturday will be Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Dr John & The Night Trippers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Owen Campbell, Russell Morris and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. On both days the entertainment starts at 11.45am and continues non-stop on two stages for nearly 12 hours. Leading into The Doobie Brothers on Sunday night will be international stars including Boz Scaggs, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Gary Clark Jr, The Wailers and Steve Earle & The Dukes. In total there will be 13 performances on Easter Saturday and 14 on Easter Sunday, representing an incredible array of international and Australian musical talent. Saturday’s headliner, John Mayer, is one of few musicians to achieve both critical acclaim and popular appeal, the seven-time Grammy Award winner has earned accolades for each album release while selling more than 20 million albums worldwide.
Easter Sunday will feature the Doobie Brothers – both days are jam-packed with a fantastic line-up of entertainment.
His latest album, Paradise Valley, features collaborations with Frank Ocean and Katy Perry. Sunday’s headliner, The Doobie Brothers,
International star John Mayer will take to the stage Easter Saturday at Deniliquin.
will take to the stage hot on the heels of the irrepressible Boz Scaggs. In 2010 The Doobie Brothers marked a new chapter with the delivery of a potent album, World Gone Crazy, which was their first in a decade and marked a renaissance of the propulsive, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven style that has sold an estimated 30 million records over the course of four decades.
Tickets for this incredible event, the 2014 Deni Blues & Roots Festival, are selling fast – be sure you don’t miss out. The full line-up, playing times and ticketing information are available at www.denibluesfestival.com. The Deni Blues & Roots Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
Boz Scaggs will also feature at the Deni Blues & Roots Festival.
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JOHN MAYER
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ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS • GARY CLARK JR STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES • BOZ SCAGGS DR JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
RUSSELL MORRIS • GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS • THE SOUL REBELS THE WAILERS • NEIL MURRAY • CASH SAVAGE & THE LAST DRINKS • SHAUN KIRK JACKSON FIREBIRD • HARRY HOOKEY • OWEN CAMPBELL • PETER MCWHIRTER FRANK MACIAS • JASMINE RAE • JOEL SULMAN • MICK GORHAM 12 INTERNATIONAL ACTS • 2 DAYS OF NON STOP MUSIC • ONSITE CAMPING • 2 STAGES
EASTER LONG WEEKEND SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 APRIL CONARGO ROAD, DENILIQUIN CAMPING FROM NOON GOOD FRIDAY
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MARCH-APRIL 2014 calendar
19th MARCH
20th MARCH
21st MARCH
22nd MARCH
Katamatite Dance Group.
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Glenn Sedgewick. Howlong Country Golf Club – Seniors Week of Golf.
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – Stayin’ Alive The Australian Bee Gees Show. ClubMulwala – Anthony Tenace Duo. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Mystical Groove.
Corowa Relay for Life Corowa Community Garage Sale. ClubMulwala – Gravity. Mulwala Water Ski Club – All Fired Up. Berrigan Ladies Race Day.
23rd MARCH
25th MARCH
26th MARCH
27th MARCH
Yarrawonga Mulwala Lifestyle Fair – Yarrawonga Foreshore. Yarrawonga Farmers Market. ClubMulwala – Bo Jenkins. Numurkah – Wetlands Fun Run.
YMGCR – Play School, live in concert, Prince of Bears, 10am.
Katamatite Dance Group. Howlong Country Golf Club – Ladies Open Day.
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Rodney Vincent.
28th MARCH
29th MARCH
30th MARCH
2nd APRIL
ClubMulwala – Rockabilly Cowboy. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Scott & Amanda. Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – The Bushwackers Gold Rush Tour.
Howlong Country Golf Club – Twilight Bush Market on the Fairway and Light It Up Golf. Yarrawonga Lioness Craft Expo, Yarrawonga Town Hall. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Matt Finish. ClubMulwala – DJ Simon MeridaX
ClubMulwala – Maurice Milani. Cobram – Cobba Paddlesteamer Grand Opening.
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – The Wiggles Apples & Bananas Tour. Katamatite Dance Group.
3rd APRIL
4th APRIL
5th APRIL
6th APRIL
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Redshift.
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – When Dad Married Fury ClubMulwala – Luke Dewing Duo. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Anthony Tenace.
ClubMulwala – The Highway Men. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Regular Boys. Katamatite Dance Group.
ClubMulwala – Norm Price.
9thAPRIL
10th APRIL
11th APRIL
Mulwala Water Sk Club – Mark Haze.
ClubMulwala – Ray McCartney Duo. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Heartbeat.
12th APRIL
Katmatite Dance Group.
13th APRIL
14th APRIL
16th APRIL
17th APRIL
Yarrawonga Mulwala Ecumenical Choir, Easter Music Presentation, St Andrews Uniting Church, Yarrawonga, 2.30pm. ClubMulwala – Mick Tenace. Rutherglen Flower Show and Expo, Memorial Hall.
YMGCR – Morning Melodies with Anthony Tenace.
Katamatite Dance Group.
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Rodney Vincent. Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – The Wizard of Oz Show.
18th APRIL
19th APRIL
20th APRIL
18-21 Cobram & District Arts Society Exhibition, Memorial Hall, Tocumwal. 18-22 Howlong Country Golf Club – Easter Bowls Tournament. ClubMulwala – Piano Man Show. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Scott & Amanda.
19-20 2014 Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin. 19-20 Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival. ClubMulwala – Bombs Away. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Absolute 80s Show. Howlong Country Golf Club – Gravity.
Yarrawonga Rotary Market. Corowa – Australian Billy Cart Championships. Cobram – Thomsons Beach, River Beaches Festival. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Andrew Wishart Band. ClubMulwala – Daine Runnalls and DJ Rave Radio.
12-13 Lake Mulwala – Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix racing series. 12-13 Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club, horse competition. ClubMulwala – DJ Supple K. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Thunder Road, Bruce Springsteen Tribute.
23rd APRIL
24th APRIL
25th APRIL
26th APRIL
Katamatite Dance Group.
24-26 Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre – Galen College presents Hairspray. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Rodney Vincent.
25-27 Yarrawonga Yacht Club Anzac Regatta. ClubMulwala – Norm Price. Mulwala Water Ski Club – Maurice Milani.
ClubMulwala – DJ Simon MeridaX Mulwala Water Ski Club – Catch22.
27th APRIL
30th APRIL
27-30 2014 Cod Nationals. ClubMulwala – Daine Runnalls. Yarrawonga Foreshore Market.
30-May 4 Howlong Country Golf Club – Annual Amateur Golf Tournament. Katamatite Dance Group.