Council News #198 - 9 June 2018

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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

Issue No: 198

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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 9 JUNE 2018

Laneway Revival The transformation of Cadell Place from back alley to beautiful was well underway this week, with the first two artists landing in Wagga Wagga and getting to work on their giant canvases. As part of Council’s new micro-festival Lost Lanes on Saturday 23 June, four murals are being created on the back walls of Wagga Wagga Tourism Partners Thirsty Crow, Knights Meats, Cadell Place and the Prince of Wales.

Artist Keo Match completed his mural on Knights Meats this week, while Ling is currently working on Thirsty Crow’s rear wall. The two other artists will be in Wagga Wagga soon to help bring Cadell Place to life ahead of Lost Lanes, which will feature music from local musicians, roving performers and winter-themed food and beverage offerings from local businesses. visitwagga.com/lostlanes

BEEFING UP CADELL PLACE: Keo Match puts the finishing touches on his mural at the back of Knights Meats.

Countdown to Wagga Comedy Fest Comedy fans are in for a treat when Wagga Comedy Fest hits the city next weekend.

Prior to that, at 7.30pm the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow makes Wagga a stop on its journey around Australia, home-delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. Wagga is in for a special treat There is still time to snap up tickets to see the strong contingent of local this year at Le Petite Grande, an intimate and atmospheric temporary and ex-local talent who are sure to venue popping up on the Civic tickle your funny bone during the Theatre lawn. three-day festival. Gleaming with a 1920s art deco The local magic starts on Thursday, and mirrored façade, La Petite 14 June at 10pm with Late Night Grande is a mini ‘spiegelesque’ Locals hosted by Dane Simpson. tent, gorgeous on the outside and The performers stepping up to the full of big surprises on the inside. microphone are Aidan Mungai, It’s the venue for two nights of Jamie Way, Luke Bernie, Michael comedy starting with locals Dane Vincent, Oliver Hunter, Rochelle Simpson and Dane Kennedy on Bennett and Varun Pushpan.

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Friday, 15 June at 6pm. They will charm the audience with goofy dad jokes, picturesque tall tales and charismatic observational yarns. Michelle Brasier returns to her city of origin when she and her friend Laura Frew present part two of their denim adventures on Friday night at 9.30pm. The Double Denim Adventure Show is part safari party, part murder mystery and all denim. Andrew Strano started his theatrical career in Wagga Wagga and has just found out that he’s been accepted to the New York University graduate musical theatre writing program. He is the director of Completely Improvised Potter, the perfect show for the whole family to enjoy on

Saturday 16 June at 4pm or 6pm. The other family-friendly experience is a free performance of Trash Test Dummies, which takes place outside the Civic Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights at 6.30pm. No bookings are required and attendance is not conditional on having a ticket to a Wagga Comedy Fest show, everyone is invited. Don’t forget to arrive early and have dinner before the shows on Friday and Saturday nights at the Winter Markets. Hosted by Borambola Wines, the markets kick off from 5pm. Buy tickets online at www.civictheatre.com.au or from the Civic Theatre Box Office on GIDDY-UP: Laura Frew and 6926 9688. Wagga’s Michelle Brasier at The civictheatre.com.au Double Denim Adventure Show.

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