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Festival of fun for kids
Free entertainment Main stage 11am-11.30am: Dr Seuss 'Cat in the Hat' Show 12.12.30pm: Dr Seuss 'Cat in the Hat' meet and greet 1pm-1.30pm: Dr Seuss 'Cat in the Hat' Show 1.30-2pm: Bubblegum, Loopy the Clown and Sharyn Bilston perform a fun grand finale Stage 2 10-10.45am: 10.45-11am: 11.30-12pm: 12.30-1pm:
Captain Pete and Outback Jack Howlong Public School Dance Group Body Basics Dance Academy Judy O'Malley's School of Dance
There will also be other all day entertainment including McHappy Land. McWaddleduk Animal Farm, Bubble Media, Adventure Treasure Hunt, acrobats, Loopy the Clown and many fun activities from local community groups, organisations and sporting clubs. There will be plenty of food and refreshments available to purchase but guests can also bring theor own picnic lunch.
McWaddleduk Mobile Farm Children will be able to experience a variety of farm animals at the McWaddleduk Mobile Farm on Sunday.
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he farm educates children on animal behaviour and at the same time teaches them the responsibility of owning an animal as well as showing children the many different types of animals you can have as pets and where they
originate from and maintain the care of a certain animal. The farm includes chickens, ducks, geese, miniature pony, miniature donkey, calves, alpacas, lambs, Damara sheep and guinea pigs, animals of all shapes and sizes. Adults and
Corowa Shire Council is presenting a Festival of Fun for the young and the young at heart on Sunday, May 15 at the Corowa Race Club, Cotton Street, South Corowa.
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tarting at 10am entertainment includes Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Show, Captain Pete and Outback Jack, a Bungee Tramp, hands on educational animal farm, an adventure treasure hunt, Bubble Sky Walkers and Loopy the Clown. The Festival of Fun for Kids is a celebration of a community that has worked together to achieve something fantastic. This event will provide children and their families with the opportunity to spend valuable time together in an environment where they can learn, be creative and have fun. Entry is free and the festival will begin at 10am. A variety of food and refreshments will be available to purchase but guests are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch. For more information visit www.corowa.nsw.gov. au . The Cat in the Hat will be the star attraction at Corowa Shire Council’s Festival of Fun 4 Kids.
children will enjoy a cuddle from a duck or bottle feed the baby calves or lambs or just give the mini donkey (Bluey) a pat. The Damara sheep (Max and Melissa) will love to eat out of your hand. The children will all be able to touch, feel and smell all the animals in a controlled environment to reduce the risk of injury to the animals and themselves.
Dean Druce will be spinning the big chocolate wheel at the festival. Tickets are available on the day and winners will receive many goodies, such as those Dean is testing for quality assurance in our photo, along with a super sized chocolate freckle as a major prize.
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Cuppa for Cancer The best excuse for a cuppa and a cream cake is the annual Friends in Common Cuppa for Cancer to be held on May 26 at the Mulwala Water Ski Club.
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rays filled with baked, sugary delights will be on offer along with raffles, auctions, prizes and great entertainment from 10am to midday. Friends in Common President Maureen Dykes said the Cuppa for Cancer had become a great
Mandy, Merl, Joan, Sue and Heidi enjoying their morning tea at last year’s Cuppa for Cancer.
Aussie legend at Mulwala Water Ski Club James Reyne is one of Australia's most loved singer songwriters.
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rom his early days with Australian Crawl to his latest album "Every Man A King" Reyne's’ song-writing coupled with his idiosyncratic vocal style, has enabled him to transcend the disposability of music industry fashion and carve his place in the musical landscape of Australia.
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"If there's any theme to this album it's people being easily impressed,” Reyne said of his latest album. “This silliness that they aspire to, the lives they read about in magazines. Their obsession with trash culture, the bizarre values we seem to live by. It's all just endlessly and perversely fascinating to me." Every Man A King closes a 30-year circle since James first led Australian Crawl into the front line of the Oz rock boom. His eye and pen grew sharper through a platinumlined solo career, but never have his wit and poignancy been on more consistently solid musical ground than here. “Every Man A King was a phrase that (radical populist politician) Huey Long used when he was Governor of Louisiana in 1930," James explained. "If you apply it to this country, and the world at the moment, every man is struggling to be a king and certainly every man is not. A lot of them think they are. And they're not either." James Reyne and his band will appear at Mulwala Water Ski Club on May 28, live and free.
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fundraising event for the benefit of individuals and families coping with cancer. “I think this event has been going on for eight or nine years and every year we have a great turn out,” she said. “We also put the call out every year for people to bake for morning tea and people are always willing to help. The Mulwala Water Ski Club are just great and we always have a lot of fun.” Tickets for the Cuppa for Cancer can be purchased early for $7 or at the door for $8, everyone is welcome. But don’t despair if you have to work on May 26, Friends in Common can bring morning tea to your workplace. “We visit every business in Belmore Street and take orders for morning tea,” Mrs Dykes said. “Then we plate it up and deliver it on the day.” Mrs Dykes said the tremendous catering feat would not be possible without the support of people who baked goodies for the club cuppa and the business deliveries. “I know Joyce Torpy at the hospital has volun-
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
teers in there at 5am and they bake hundreds of scones,” Mrs Dykes said. “We collect tray after tray of scones and on top of that we have a lot of generous people who take the time at home to cook slices and cakes for us.” Mrs Dykes said anyone who could bake for the Cuppa for Cancer could deliver their wares to Material Girls in Belmore Street on May 25 or call her on ph: 0357 441973 for more information. The Cancer Council of Victoria has 18 registered Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events in Moira Shire scheduled for May. The monthlong fundraising initiative has raised more than $80 million for the council’s work in research, prevention and support since it began in 1994.
Most people I know - Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs Tribute Show at ClubMulwala
other hits, presented in a nonstop entertainment-filled 2 hour show. What makes the “Most People I Know” show unique is the use of large Plasma screens to integrate video into the show. Along with quality lighting effects, this combines to create a spectacular event presented in a documentary style format Proudly dubbed “the loudest band in the land” when they first started gigging in Melbourne during the late that literally takes the audience on a complete journey through 60s – the Aztecs had become known as one of the one of After closing in the 1970life theand flour times Mill layofabandoned greatest live acts in the country by the time the for 70s almost 40 years becoming a havenRock for vandal Australia’s greatest and and vermin. Rollers – Billy Thorpe. rolled around. Marquis the Eventual the Corowa Shirerecreates Council followin enowned for his pure gathered crowd …the wild, owners, raw Geoff an inspection oflook operations of theofJunee and feel the Licorice legend raw energy and power, power of pure Rock’n’Roll as the Factory sold the land and building and Chocolate – Billy Thorpe, to the Directors himself of that company for thewhile sum ofthe combined with incredible fans lost all control… Most People I Know livesomething band is $1.00. It was Council’s keen desire that vocal talent, Billy Thorpe and “Most People I Know” – The be done to arrest the declining state of this musicomprised of professional his band soon became legends Billy Thorpe Tribute magnificent, show recre-heritage building. cians that have over 100 years of the Australian Music scene. ates all the raucous power, of combined playing experiSince September 2009 the new company known Who could ever forget the energy and excitement of the as Corowa Whisky Chocolate been busily enceand and faithfullyhas recreate the restoring the brick portion of the flour mill and iconic footage of the Billy and Aztecs from 1963, all the way raucous, raw live sound that office built in the 1920’s. the Aztecs at the 1972 Sunbury up to the final days. You’ve got even true Billy Thorpe fans can’t theRock sales area has been moved into the main pop festival? The anticipation Poison Ivy, Be Bop Now Alula, believe. brick building where visitors can gaze at the 28 of that first chord, the sensation me Baby and of course, Most May meter high solidClubMulwala brick wall above the 28 rusic phone sales 57442331. locationmany surrounded by 500mm walls of solid brick the Aztecs created amongst the People I Know amongst construction. The two original engine rooms and the ground floor of the main mill building have too been transformed into purposeful areas and soon coffee shop will be added
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It is hoped that later in 2010 Whisky distilling can commence with the aim to create Australia’s first organic single malt whisky. After closing in 1970 the flour mill lay abandoned for almost 40 years becoming a haven for vandals and vermin.
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Eventual owners, the Corowa Shire Council, following inspection of the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory, soldinvited the land and buildings to the the feel You are to come and experience Directors of that company for the sum of $1.00. It was the Council’s keen desire that something be done to the declining state of purchase this magnificent of arrest the old flour mill, taste and our famou heritage building. chocolate and licorice products and just relax andthe enjoy themill ambience of this important part of Since September 2009 the new company known as Corowa Whisky and Chocolate has been busily restoring flour and outbuildings, all which Corowa’s history date back to the early 1920’s. A confectionary sales area has been established in the main brick building where visitors can gaze at the 20 metre high roof within walls that are solid brick and half a metre thick. A Café and Coffee Shop serving the finest beverages and light meals is through the first door. The two original engine rooms have also been transformed into purposeful areas with initial local chocolate production commenced Corowa Whisky & Chocolate in one. Renovation work is underway transforming the old grain shed into a whisky tavern and it is hoped Corowa that in the latter part of 2010 from here will be served a range of some of the world’s best and rarest whiskies. It is also from here that we hope to establish Australia’s first organic whisky distillery. You are invited to come and experience the feel of the old flour mill, taste and purchase from our famous chocolate, licorice and whisky range. Come and relax and enjoy the ambience and feel of an Wahgunyah Yarrawon ga essential part of Corowa’s history. Re
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theatre
Sumptuous dinner, memorable show You can now enjoy a dinner and show package at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre when you book to see the Tasmanian Theatre Company production of Doug Wright’s I Am My Own Wife at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, May 12.
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or only $60 you can experience one of the most exciting pieces of theatre written in decades as well as select a wonderful dinner from two fantastic local venues, Watermarc or Intermezzo. Dinner will include two courses and a drink. I Am My Own Wife tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf and her escape from persecution during the Second World War. It is the only one-person play to win a Pulitzer Prize and is a beautifully written telling of a remarkable story' said Tasmanian Theatre Company Artistic Director Charles Parkinson. What makes her story so astounding is that Charlotte was a man and she lived her
distinctive life adamantly on her own terms. Charlotte survived two of the most repressive regimes of the 20th Century – the Nazis and the East German Communists – courageously providing refuge for Berlin’s avant-garde. Charlotte wore a simple black dress and a string of pearls in plain sight, staggeringly unique in a time of conformity. I Am My Own Wife showcases the mastery of outstanding actor Robert Jarman. Playing nearly 40 characters, Jarman treads the fine line between reality and impossibility that makes Charlotte’s story so vividly theatrical and completely engrossing. The 2004 World Premiere season of I Am My Own Wife won 14 major awards including 2 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. Watermarc is located at 56 Faithful Street Wangaratta & Intermezzo Cafe is located at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. Suitable for: ages 15+. Tickets for show only $35, $40. Dinner and show $60. Bookings at the Box Office on 03 5722 8105.
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Chiltern Visual Arts Exhibition Friday evening, June 10 – Tuesday, June 14
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ow in its 10th year this show at the Chiltern Memorial Hall is becoming one of the region's major art events, featuring works from renowned local artists and from around Australia. Two and Three dimensional works and photography are eligible for first prize money of $500 in each category and the Indigo Shire Emerging Artist Award also worth $500. Further information and entry forms are available from the Visitor Information Centre chilter@bigpond.net.au or the Coordinator Meagan Aitchinson on 03 5726 1145 or 0411 600 587.
Robert Jarman as Charlotte von Mahlsdorf.
Rutherglen Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Ghost Tour
After Beechworth Ghost Tours launched their famous Ghost Tour in Rutherglen just four weeks ago, hundreds of locals and visitors have experienced an unforgettable night of paranormal activity and entertaining spooky tales from Rutherglen's past
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utherglen Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Ghost Tour explores Rutherglen's darkest history including murders, suspicious deaths, ghostly apparitions and shady characters that once called Rutherglen home as you explore the heart of old Rutherglen by lantern light. This tour enters two of Rutherglen's most haunted hotels and of course what Ghost Tour would be complete without a visit to the old morgue? The Tour departs every Friday and Saturday night with bookings from the Visitor Information Centre. Cost $25 per adult, $23 concession, $15 children 16 years and under and $75 for a family of 2 adults and 2 - 3 children. Bookings are essential phone 0447
432816. Group bookings available 7 nights a week. You can also experience Paranormal Investigation Tours of two of Rutherglen's most haunted buildings will also commence n Thursday evenings at a cost of $40 per person. This is the tour where you get to play with real ghost hunting equipment including night vision goggles and emf readers. Already running with great success in Beechworth, these tours allow you to experience the life of a real 'ghost hunter' performing your own mini investigation documenting hard evidence of the paranormal. Do ghosts really exist? Well now's your chance to find out. Investigation Tours can run most week nights with groups of 5 - 8 people. Bookings essential.
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Wine and Spirit Tours - The fun way to visit Rutherglen's superb wineries, a day tour visiting haunted wineries and sampling the wares as you hear about the hauntings in each location.
Unlock the secrets of the paranormal with Adam Wynne-Jenkins from Rutherglen's new Ghost Tours.
One of the most extraordinary pieces of theatre written in the last few decades, I Am My Own Wife tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf and her escape from persecution during the Second World War.
Explore the haunted heart of old Rutherglen by lantern light Tours depart every Friday & Saturday evening
“...both moving and intellectually stimulating... a true tour de force”
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I Am My Own Wife showcases the mastery of outstanding actor Robert Jarman. Playing nearly forty characters, Jarman treads the fine line between reality and impossibility that makes Charlotte’s story so vividly theatrical and completely engrossing.
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Each Thursday night
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Thursday, May 12 at 7.30pm Adults $40, Conc $35, Groups 10+ $35
Group bookings of 5+ available every night
For bookings phone the Box Office on 03 5722 8105 or online at www.wangarattapac.com.au
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Adam or Sharon on 0447 432 816
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wine festival
Victoria’s original wine festival now in its 37th year Rutherglen Winery Walkabout June 11 and 12 Queen's Birthday Weekend
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utherglen is the place to be on the June long weekend for Rutherglen Winery Walkabout the renowned festival in Rutherglen, June 11 and 12. For just $25 wine lovers can purchase their 2011 official Rutherglen Winery Walkabout tasting glass
and holder from any of the participating wineries and it is the ticket to spending the Queen's Birthday Weekend among the region's top wineries where they can taste the latest release wines and indulge in some friendly, country fun. There is an actionpacked program of events at the wineries and in Rutherglen. For more information on the Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Weekend and accommodation options phone the Walkabout Event Hotline on 1 300 787 929 or visit www.winemakers.com.au for more details and updates.
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Gypsy - The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
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owlong Country Country Golf Club continues to bring the best of live entertainers to the region. On May 28 Gypsy pay tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac, in a show theatrical in costuming and flair. The "hauntingly familiar" classic songs take you on a journey of the wild heart, as you relive the music of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie. The energy and the intensity of Fleetwood Mac is captured in this authentic show. Gypsy was formed in 2006, by Peta Clegg
and Mike Balcombe. Melbourne's finest musicians complete the band line up. Band members include, Gerard Rowan, Cath Maunder and Steven Hearn. Entry is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers.
Finbar Furey & Brendan Grace
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Excitement tops the bill at Wahgunyah Speedway Next Sunday, May 15 sees one of Wahgunyah Speedway’s most exciting programmes yet.
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eading the list is the Victorian Titles for Production Cars. This category has proven to be the one to watch throughout this long season, and the fact that the national title has already been run and won recently at Leeton, simply sets the scene for some more torrid racing at this big oval. Corowa’s young champion Jake Mills has thrown down the gauntlet to all the speedway regulars, and he and his father Trevor and brother Brenton, will be anxious to show their team form at their home track. Also on the programme is the Ovens and Murray Zone Titles for the entry-level Standard Saloon category. Always well-subscribed, the ‘Standards’ are the proof that the Holden v Ford rivalry is well alive. Supporting the two titles confrontations are the Goulburn-Ovens Sedans and the mostly Mount Beauty-based Vic Sports Sedans. All of these categories are very much at home on the long and fast Wahgunyah track, so high speeds will be the
order of the day. Also on the programme and a real “blast from the past” are the ever-popular Howlin’ Humpy Holdens. There has been quite a shuffling among their ranks of late. Notably, veteran Elwin Charlton had the misfortune to roll his green number 4 FX at Leeton and his car has since been sold to a Leeton driver and is expected to be seen back on the track after suitable repair time. Elwin meantime takes over the late Brian Barklem’s blue FJ number 48. Mick Bunt took his white number 84 to Leeton also, and left it there after striking a satisfactory deal and it too, will be back on track. Chris Glare was another victim of the “Devil’s Elbow” at Leeton and damaged his gold number 2
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n Sunday, June 19 a unique evening of Irish music and mirth will be held at Howlong Country Golf Club on when two legends of entertainment, Finbar Furey and Brendan Grace, perform live at 7.30pm. This is a rare opportunity to experience legendary musician and comedian together on the same night right in your backyard. Apart from being an accomplished singer songwriter/banjoist / guitarist/flautist and tin whistler, Finbar Furey is hailed as Ireland's Prince of Pipers and was for many years the lead singer and front man of The Furey Brothers. He is a master piper with a unique style. He has won every known uillean pipe title, including 3 All Ireland Championships. Finbar is also a brilliant raconteur and has delighted audiences with his yarns and story telling.
Brendan Grace is recognised as Ireland's greatest family comedian of our generation and for 38 years he has been at the very top of his profession. His latest show features some brand new material and some 'Old Favourites' from his vast repertoire. A brilliant character actor, his 'Bottler' character is legendary and is now featured at every performance. In more recent times Brendan has managed to attract a younger audience mainly because the content of his show is very 'Family' and also because of his hilarious appearance in Father Ted when he played the part of a drinking, smoking, troublemaker extraordinaire Father Fintan Stack. Entry is $35, no concessions and a fraction of the cost to see these two entertainers elsewhere. For bookings phone 02 60265321 or visit wwwhowlonggolf.com.au.
quite extensively. He’ll be driving his father’s red number 32 at Wahgunyah. To make up for that missing car, Lindsay Swan from Wagga is due to appear in the ex-Paul Barklem blue number 53. Get to the Wahgunyah Speedway by 10am, Sunday, May 15 to catch all the action. Cost is $20 for adults, children under 16 free.
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Event Highlights Rutherglen Young Bloods Wine Down Saturday 11th 7pm Rutherglen Memorial Hall “Get Smarter! Have Fun!!!! Our famous trivia is back!!!! Sample a selection of fine progressive wines and meet the younger winemakers of Rutherglen, The Young Bloods. Make party with Quizmeisters Trivia: share a table with friends and randoms to be challenged with hilarious questions and quandaries. You should definitely make this night part of your Walkabout Weekend – we have food, fun and fantastic prizes!!!!” $80 pp. Bookings essential: 1300 787 929; www.winemakers.com.au Valhalla Wines Sunday 6.30pm MuziKwiz Night Anton & Antoinette invite all “Music Gurus” and contenders to our Music Trivia night. Compete for the MuziKwiz title with your team. Cost: $30 (includes glass of wine & gourmet BBQ snack). Bookings essential 02 6033 1438.
Watchbox Wines Saturday 11th 5 Course Dinner with Winemaker to be held in the Woolshed Inspired building which is the Watchbox Cellar Door. Local produce is incorporated into each course while also being matched with our wines. Come enjoy an evening Watchbox style. Transport is available. Bookings Essential. Members $95 Non-Members $100. 02 60269 299 Campbells Wines Sunday 13th June 7.30pm Campbells Winter Feast @ Tuileries. Five mouth watering courses matched to specially selected Campbells wines. Be inspired by old school Hollywood glamour with prizes awarded for best dressed. $100 per person ($90 Cellar Club Member & partner) Courtesy bus. Book your tickets and plan all your activities by downloading a full program from www.winemakers.com.au
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Water for Elephants Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Walz.
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35th Historic Winton Historic Winton, Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting, presents a weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s on Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 at Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla.
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onducted by the Austin 7 Club with assistance from the Historic Motorcycle Racing Association Victoria the highlights will be: * the ever-expanding Shannons Classic Car Park featuring car and bike club displays including Chevrolet, Stutz, Amilcar, Salmson, Fiat 500 Topolino (1936-1955), Fiat 500 Nuova Bambino (1957-1972) and a large contingent of Triumphs. * Spectator access to the Competition Paddock where all the fabulous old racing machines are on open display.
* On Friday the Benalla and District Classic Car and Motorbike Tour assembling at 9am at the Benalla Art Gallery; Red plate vehicles welcome; concluding with a ‘Shine and Show’ display outside the Benalla Civic Centre 3-5pm; further information phone David Lidgerwood on 03 5764 4291. Raceway entry fees: Saturday $20, Sunday $30, competition paddock $5, children 14 and under free. Public enquiries: Noel Wilcox on 03 5428 2689, email noelwilcox@ rocketmail.com.
ater for Elephants is a romantic drama based on the Sara Gruen novel of the same name. The storyline hinges on the lust for a forbidden love, with a brutish villain thrown in, animal cruelty, friendship and loyalty, all of which takes place in the most unlikely setting – a circus. Told through flashbacks (as so many good and bad movies are) the audience is invited in to the bright and bold yet somewhat seedy underbelly of a 1930’s circus and the motley crew that reside within. The movie’s themes are tried and tested and the film has so far garnered mixed reviews but the combination of the screen-savvy Witherspoon with the somewhat pigeonholed Pattinson is interesting. Witherspoon seemingly turns everything she touches to gold which may be just the ticket to rescue Pattinson from the unshakable vampire-tag he wears. The question for the audience will be Pattinson hold his own against the acting might of Witherspoon and fellow Oscar winner Waltz or will he be shuffled back to pale-make up and teenage drama? Water for Elephants is now showing at the Wangaratta Cinema Centre.
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For your chance to win a double pass to Historic Winton put your name and daytime contact number on the back of an envelope and send it to Historic Winton Competition Yarrawonga Chronicle 101 Belmore Street Yarrawonga 3730 or email editor@yarrawongachronicle. com.au. Competition ends Friday, May 20.
Corowa Search & Rescue Inc Auxiliary Car Rally Fundraiser Sunday, May 29
* New Seasonal Menu * Join our AFL Footy Tipping Competition and go into the draw to win a spot in a corporate box for a Round 20 game
Overlooking Lake Mulwala 1 Belmore Street, Yarrawonga Phone: 03 5744 3839
Allegro Theatre Company’s hit show Hotel Sorrento is making one final performance at the Wilby Town Hall on Saturday, May 14. This will be your last chance to catch the adventures of the Moynihan sisters as they cope with family comedy and drama alike. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for concession and can be booked at the Yarrawonga Visitor Information Centre; the show begins at 7.30pm. All proceeds from this performance will go towards the Wilby Hall restoration fund.
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The first car departs at 10am from the Corowa Primary School car park. A winner's trophy, 2nd and 3rd place amongst the prizes to be won Rules: - No GPS, no drink driving and bribes accepted. $25 per car entry fee payable either before or on the day. Bookings are essential and a competitor's pack will be forwarded to you prior to the day. BBQ lunch provided at the finish. BYO drinks. All monies go to the Corowa Search and Rescue Squad for purchase of new equipment Contact:-Ruth Clifton 0438 324032 or Kathy Doering 0402 130899.
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MAY-JUNE 2011 calendar Let us know what is happening
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hether you belong to a business, sporting or community group or a charity, let us know what is happening in your world. Email editor@yarrawongachronicle.com. au with details of your event by the first day of the month and we can include them for free in Good Times which will be published each month in the Yarrawonga Chronicle and Corowa Free Press. A brief description of the event including where and when plus a contact number is all you need to start.
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Mulwala Water Ski Club – Scandal Hotel Sorrento – by Allegro Theatre Company at Wilby Hall Tickets 03 57441989
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ClubMulwala – Billy Thorpe Tribute Show/10.30pm DJ MCD
Howlong Golf Club – Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show
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ClubMulwala – Maurice and The Rumour
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Yarrawonga Farmers Market
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Mulwala Water Ski Club – Mulwala Water Ski Club – Basic Spirits Mark Haze
Morning Melodies ClubMulwalaIrish Albert Presents – The Elderly Brothers
MONDAY
13
thursday
wednesDAY
Y&BGC – Trevor Doddridge
23
sunDAY
Wangaratta Performing Arts –
16 17 18 19
Mega Fauna Fly-Away Yarrawonga Airport
22
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Brendan Britt
friday
I Am My Own Wife with Robert Jarman
Wahgunyah Speedway
sunDAY
thursday
wednesDAY
friday
10
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Mystical Groove ClubMulwala – Two of Us
saturday
4
ClubMulwala – RPM
Mulwala Water Ski Club – Scott & Amanda Wangaratta Performing Arts Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
saturday
11
ClubMulwala – Led Zepplin Tribute/DJ Supple K from 10.30pm
Corowa Horse Races Cobram Harness Races Tocumwal Foreshore Market Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Mulwala Water Ski Club – Dirty Deeds (AC DC Tribute) Cobram Air Races Pye Road - Moira Model Aircraft Club