CULTURAL 2013
JUNE J U LY AUGUST
guide
CONTENTS MAKE THE MOST OF OUR CITY
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NAIDOC WEEK 2013 02 EVENTS 05 EXHIBITIONS 08 THEATRE 16 CHILDREN & FAMILY 23 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 27 TALKS AND RESOURCES
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make the most of our city! Now that the cold weather has well and truly settled in, there is no need to go into hibernation! Take advantage of the exciting array of cultural activities right here in our own backyard of Wagga Wagga to keep your spirits high this winter. Make sure you wish the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre a Happy 50th Birthday this June with many exciting events to mark the occasion. Also during June we celebrate Refugee Week and recognise the contribution our new citizens make to our city. NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,
with many activities from 7 – 14 July. There are plenty of activities for the July school holidays in our city from film festivals to manga classes. Our cultural heritage and diversity is something to be celebrated and this winter gives residents and visitors to Wagga Wagga alike many opportunities to do so.
Cr Rod Kendall Mayor of Wagga Wagga
COVER IMAGE: Celebrating 50 years of stories. Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the Traditional Custodians of the Land, and pays its respects to the Elders both past and present.
Wagga Wagga City Council gratefully acknowledges the following supporters: 3
celebrate culture with
NAIDOC WEEK 4.
NAIDOC WEEK 2013
NAIDOC WEEK 2013 7 - 14 JULY The theme for NAIDOC Week 2013 is - We Value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963. This year’s theme proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the presentation of Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the Australian Federal Parliament.
NAIDOC OFFICIAL FLAG RAISING & MORNING TEA Wagga Wagga City Council invites everyone to attend the launch of local NAIDOC Week community celebrations at the official flag raising ceremony on the Civic Centre forecourt. Join us afterwards for a deliciously warming morning tea.
WHERE:
ABOVE: Auntie Isabel Reid.
NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY Come along and join in and celebrate our City’s rich and colourful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. At this year’s NAIDOC celebration there will be a host of free activities for all ages - including cultural demonstrations, performances, stalls and much, much more!
WHERE:
Kyeamba Smith Hall Wagga Showgrounds
WHEN:
Monday 8 July, 10am - 1pm
FREE EVENT!
Council forecourt followed by morning tea in Councillors Meeting Room
WHEN:
Sunday 7 July, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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NAIDOC WEEK 2013
nurture. inspire. educate
NAIDOC PLAYSESSION WITH FAMILY DAY CARE Wagga Wagga Regional Family Daycare would like to share how we nurture, inspire and educate children through celebrations of Culture during NAIDOC Week. Indigenous activities will be the focus for the day as we celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
ABOVE: Daniel, Turtle Dreaming 2011, acrylic on canvas.
SHINE FOR KIDS COLOURFUL DREAMING PROGRAM As part of local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week 2013, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to be showcasing an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming program.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care Playsession Playgroud, Botanic Gardens
WHEN:
Tuesday 9 July, 10am - 12pm
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
BOOKINGS:
WHEN:
(02) 6926 9367
Friday 5 - Sunday 14 July
FREE EVENT!
FREE ENTRY!
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all the latest info on our
EVENTS
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EVENTS “refugee week is australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees & celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to australian society.”
REFUGEE WEEK 2013 16-22 JUNE Refugee Week has been celebrated in Australia since 1986. This year’s theme is Restoring Hope – which reminds us all that, while a refugee’s journey begins with danger, it also begins with hope.
ABOVE: Filipino Dance Troupe.
WHERE: Kyeamba Smith Hall Wagga Wagga Showground
WHEN:
Saturday 22 June, 11am - 3pm
FREE EVENT!
Refugee Week is a unique opportunity for the local community to come together to experience the City of Wagga Wagga’s rich, vibrant and culturally diverse refugee communities. At this year’s community celebrations there will be plenty of free activities for all ages – including cultural performances, stalls and children’s activities plus a free community BBQ from 12.30pm. For more information about this event contact the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga on 6921 6666 or multicultural@ mcww.org.au 8
EVENTS
CLUB CELLULOID
CALLING ALL KNITTERS!
Come along to our next three sessions for Club Celluloid, our movie club for 2013!
Join us in our campaign to help the charity Wrap With Love create warm wraps for communities in need worldwide. Whether you are a knitting pro, handy with a crochet hook or just always wanted to learn, we need you all! Drop in any time throughout the day. Tea and coffee will be provided.
13 June – Bonnie & Clyde 11 July – To Kill a Mockingbird 8 August – Dancer in the Dark Enjoy the film with a glass of wine and finger food, and discuss them together afterwards.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga City Library
WHEN:
Date details above. 5:45pm for 6pm start
ENTRY:
$15 per film.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: (02) 6926 9700 or wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au
For knitting instructions please visit http://www.artsandcraftsnsw. com.au/WrapPattern.htm We will be a drop off point for completed squares and wraps until July 31.
WHERE: Wagga Wagga City Library
WHEN:
Thursday 25 July, 10am - 5pm
FREE EVENT!
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so many incredible
EXHIBITIONS 10.
EXHIBITIONS
ABOVE: Australian writer and feminist Miles Franklin.
MILES FRANKLIN Miles Franklin is one of Australia’s most famous authors and The Miles Franklin Literary Award is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious literary prize, first awarded in 1957. To coincide with this year’s Award, the Trust Company, as Trustee of the Franklin Fund, has sent out a touring display about the author’s life and legacy. Wagga Wagga City Library will be hosting this fascinating display from June 21st to July 6th. The winner of the 2013 Miles Franklin Literary Award will be named on June 19th.
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ABOVE: Clyde-Whitlock ploughs on train carriages bound for Wagga Wagga, 1912, Museum of the Riverina Collection.
THE SAUNTERING EMU AND OTHER STORIES: LIFE WITH THE BIRDS OF THE RIVERINA As a young girl in the late 19th century, nationally acclaimed local writer Dame Mary Gilmore observed the changing Riverina landscape. This exhibition features rare images and objects, a wealth of local bird species, plus a selection of beautiful poems by Dame Mary Gilmore.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga City Library
Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens site
WHEN:
WHEN:
FREE ENTRY!
FREE ENTRY!
21 June - 6 July
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EXHIBITIONS
ABOVE: Wagga Wagga at work in the 1950’s.
ABOVE: The Hartwig family shortly after arriving on Wantabadgery East, Private collection.
FRAGMENTS OF THE PAST: WAGGA AT WORK, 1955
FROM BARBED WIRE TO BOUNDARY FENCES THE SOLDIER SETTLERS OF TARCUTTA AND WANTABADGERY (1917 - 1949)
This exhibition showcases 35 photographs held by the Charles Sturt University Regional Archives and taken by Murray Attiwell, photographer for the Wagga daily newspaper, the Evening News. Also on display are objects relating to these businesses during the 1950’s from the collection of the Museum of the Riverina.
WHERE:
Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site
WHEN:
Until Sunday 21 July
FREE ENTRY!
This exhibition tells the stories of soldier settlers who, after the First and Second World Wars, exchanged the barbed wire of the battlefield for the boundary fences of a soldier settler’s block. It is the story of families who made their homes on two of the district’s largest estates.
WHERE:
Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens site
WHEN:
On exhibition now
FREE ENTRY!
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EXHIBITIONS “hyperclay : contemporary ceramics investigates the field of ceramics, focusing on new
attitudes, techniques and technologies...” HYPERCLAY: CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS
ABOVE: Paul Wood, Guardians of a goddess (detail) 2011, re-fired ceramics and glass. (Photo: Siri Hayes)
HYPERCLAY: Contemporary Ceramics investigates the field of ceramics, focusing on new attitudes, techniques and technologies that are being embraced by artists in the 21st century. Walter Auer, Roderick Bamford, Stephen Bird, Jacqueline Clayton, Andrea Hylands, Addison Marshall, Pip McManus and Paul Wood all ignite the imagination with the potential of clay through their work.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
WHEN:
Saturday 4 May – Sunday 30 June
OPEN:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday 12pm – 4pm Closed Mondays
FREE ENTRY!
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EXHIBITIONS
ABOVE: Annie Franklin, Let them worry 1985, screenprint
TOWN & COUNTRY: SOCIAL LANDSCAPES FROM THE MARGARET CARNEGIE PRINT COLLECTION From the coast to the outback, city streets to rural pastures: come on a journey through Australia’s landscapes as depicted by some of Australia’s most renowned artists in print. Drawn from the Gallery’s Margaret Carnegie Print Collection, Town & Country explores the human side of our vast continent.
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ABOVE: Kayo Yokoyama, Homeland – Cradle of Trees 2012, blown glass, engraved.
LOST AND FOUND IN TRANSLATION: KATE KING, MEE-SUN PARK, KAYO YOKOYAMA Experience of human existence is universal, cultural and personal. In Lost and found in translation, three sculptural installation works explore the impact of culture (both mother culture and adopted culture) on a person’s personal perspective on life.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
WHEN:
WHEN:
FREE ENTRY!
FREE ENTRY!
Saturday 4 May – Sunday 30 June
Friday 10 May – Sunday 30 June 14
EXHIBITIONS
ABOVE: Kellie Hulm and Angela Coombs Matthews, Facescapes One 2013, digital print.
8 ARTISTS 8 Artists is a collaboration between emerging and established artists with and without disability, living and working within the Eastern Riverina. The exhibition is part of a dialogue reframing perceived notions of ability, outsider art and mainstream culture. 8 Artists is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW and Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
WHERE:
ABOVE: Hayley Wheaton Sphere III 2012, ink on paper.
FATE TAFE NSW Riverina Institute’s Art and Design team present FATE – a collection of works by 19 talented visual and fine art educators. The collection reflects the strong creative culture, love and devotion to art and the evolution of the educational team as practicing artists. Multiple disciplines to inspire, entice and excite.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
WHEN:
WHEN:
FREE ENTRY!
FREE ENTRY!
Saturday 18 May - Sunday 14 July
Friday 5 July – Sunday 25 August 15
EXHIBITIONS
artexpress ABOVE: Aidan William Allan Hartshorn, Tumut High School, I Feel Therefore I am, Titanic.
ARTEXPRESS
Major Sponsor
A dynamic and popular exhibition featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks artexpress developed for the artmaking component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts, 2012. Associate Sponsor
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ABOVE: Todd McMillan, By the Sea 2004, 1 min 12 sec (looped) transferred from 16mm film, digital still.
TODD MCMILLAN: SELECTED WORKS Presenting a selection of works spanning the last decade, the photographic and video art of Todd McMillan brings the themes of Romanticism to bear on the humorous and pitiful adventures of the twenty-first century. Deeply introspective, the images evoke the tragicomedy of life, the inevitability of failure, and sincerity in the face of hopelessness.
Associate Sponsor
WHERE:
Official ARTEXPRESS Carrier
Associate Television Media PartnerSponsor
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
WHEN:
Camera Supplied by
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Television Media Partner
Television Media Partner
Saturday 13 July – Sunday 15 September News Media Partner
FREE ENTRY! News Media Partner Official ARTEXPRESS Carrier
WHEN:
Saturday 27 July – Sunday 8 September
FREE ENTRY! News Media Partner
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E3 ART SPACE
ABOVE: Detail of work: Self Portrait 2013, charcoal on paper.
AMY URQUHART: DISPLACEMENT Friday 31 May – Sunday 16 June
This intriguing and engaging exhibition reveals that life is full of variations and a picture is not always as we see it...
ABOVE: Detail of work: Felicity Hibble, Rodney and Josie Kirk.
FELICITY HIBBLE | ROD KIRK | JOSIE KIRK | JEREMY KIRK : RHYTHM & RUST
ABOVE: James Farley: Trepidation: The Void.
JAMES FARLEY : TREPIDATION: THE VOID Friday 9 August – Sunday 18 August
Trepidation: The Void is an atmospheric exploration of the contemporary psyche. It presents a series of Romantic Landscapes, which are experienced not as physical destinations, but as empty space, waiting to be filled by the viewers own dreams, desires and fears.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
WHEN:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm Closed Mondays
FREE ENTRY!
Thursday 20 June – Sunday 30 June
Explore the grand old age of travel by train through the eyes and ears of two generations of artists from one family.
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what’s on at the
THEATRE? 18
THEATRE
“if a loved one starts to lose their memories,
what role can we play in holding on to them? and how can we care for them in the present while honouring their memory?” SUNDOWNER Starring Helen Morse, Sundowner combines theatre, dance and physicality in a story of lament and at times, grief and sorrow. Ultimately though, this is the story of love: love of family, love of history and love of life. Running time approx 80 mins No interval
ABOVE: Photo by Jeff Bubsy PREVIOUS PAGE: G
WHERE: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN: Tuesday 4 June, 8pm
BOOKINGS:
Tickets/Entry Adult $49, Concession $44, Under 25 $33, Under 15 $23, Group 4+ $44, Adult Subscriber $42, Concession Subscriber $35, Youth Under 28 Subscriber $28 (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
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THEATRE “having already toured extensively to critical
acclaim throughout Europe, it is fitting that this
work comes to the wagga wagga civic theatre� G Fusing classical ballet with explosive choreography, the dancers embody the central themes of hysteria, vulnerability, desire, gender, death and the afterlife. Their powerful athleticism is accompanied by a haunting electronic musical score that drives the work forward, and a panorama of LED screens to reconfigure the original ballet, its story and themes. ABOVE: Photo by Chris Herzfeld
WHERE: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN: Friday 21 June, 8pm
BOOKINGS:
Tickets/Entry Adult $49, Concession $44, Under 25 $33, Under 15 $23, Group 4+ $44, Adult Subscriber $42, Concession Subscriber $35, Youth Under 28 Subscriber $28 (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
G has been co-commissioned by The Joyce Theater's Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work (New York), Southbank Centre (London) and Merrigong Theatre Co. at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (Wollongong) and coproducedby Theatre de la Ville (Paris). Australian Dance Theatre is supported by the Government of South Australia through Arts SA and the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. The 2013 Australian tour is supported by the Australian Government's national performing arts touring 20 program, Playing Australia.
THEATRE
“steeped in decades of our history (social,
political, theatrical), surprisingly upbeat… a
warm-hearted, very entertaining evening.” – sydney morning herald
JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN Uncle Jack Charles is an Australian legend: veteran actor, musician, Koori elder, activist and, until recently, heroin addict and cat-burglar. This is a show about his life – told by him. Accompanied by a three-piece band, this one man show is a theatrical delight and brought to you by the oldest Indigenous theatre company in Australia. ABOVE: Jack Charles & The Crown
Warning: Adult Themes Running time approx 75 mins No interval
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN:
Wednesday 3 July, 8pm
BOOKINGS: Tickets/Entry Adult $42, Concession $37, Under 25 $31, Under 15 $23, Group 4+ $37, Adult Subscriber $35, Concession Subscriber $30, Youth Under 28 Subscriber $28 (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
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THEATRE “the table of knowledge tells a universal story based on real events”
THE TABLE OF KNOWLEDGE Sex, lies and dirty deals..... a compelling and hilarious interrogation of power, corruption and greed. “This is a unique story, the kind of story that could only ever take place in a place like Wollongong. Or Port Maquarie. Or Randwick. Or Burwood. Or Warringah.....” *Occasional strong language Running time approx 1hr 45mins ABOVE: Photo by Emma O’Brien
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN:
Saturday 27 July, 8pm
BOOKINGS:
Tickets/Entry Adult $49, Concession $44, Under 25 $33, Under 15 $23, Group 4+ $44, Adult Subscriber $42, Concession Subscriber $35, Youth Under 28 Subscriber $28 (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
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THEATRE
ABOVE: Photo by Emma O’Brien
ABOVE: Celebrating 50 years of stories
BELONGINGS
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA CIVIC THEATRE!
Take a journey to The Grand Hotel, a stubborn monument to a vanishing township, and out along Misfortune Road to the remote Australian cattle property, Culgoa. Here, you’ll traverse the borders of the Beyond, a place where ghosts wait and watch for signs that the stories of their life are complete.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN:
Friday 12 & 13 July, 8pm
BOOKINGS: Tickets/Entry Tickets $25, subscriber $20 (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
Celebrating 50 years of history, the Civic Theatre will mark its 50th anniversary with a week of memories and story-telling.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN:
Tuesday 25 June - Saturday 29 June
BOOKINGS: Tickets/Entry (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
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THEATRE
ABOVE: Featuring Australian and London Westend Musical Star Philip Gould.
LLOYD WEBBER & FRIENDS Enjoy show stopping hit after show stopping hit. A narrative concert tribute to Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, his life and his music, as well as music from other composers who were influences in his life.
MUSIC AT MIDDAY The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre proudly presents the 2013 Season of Music at Midday featuring Australian Army Band Kapooka. Conducted by Major Peter Thomas.
Running time approx 80 mins No interval
Tickets are available the day before each concert. Prior notification of group bookings will be accepted. All unoccupied seats at 10 minutes prior to concert start time will be reallocated.
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BOOKINGS:
BOOKINGS:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Tuesday 25 June, 11am Tickets/Entry All tickets $20 (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Wednesday 26 June, 12pm Tickets/Entry (02) 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
FREE ENTRY!
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for the children &
FAMILY
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CHILDREN & FAMILY “funny, physical and fantastically messy!”
ABOVE: Muckheap
WHERE:
Funny, physical and fantastically messy, Muckheap is a tale of two people trying to clean out their house for their big move. In the process of packing and sorting they find all their hoarded junk too interesting, useful or too full of memories to throw away.
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
WHEN:
Friday 31 May, 11am & 1pm
BOOKINGS: Tickets/Entry Tickets $15, Group 4+ $12, Subscribers $12 6926 9688 or civictheatre.com.au
Polyglot Theatre is assisted by the Australian Federal Government through Playing Australia, the Victorian Government through Arts Victoria, the City of Melbourne and the City of Stonnington.
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CHILDREN & FAMILY
FEEL THE STORY
STORYTIME
Come along and read a story with us and then explore the exhibition Living in a Sensory World: Stories from people with blindness and low vision. Children will then recreate that story as a sensory book making activity using textured fabrics and found objects that retell the story by touch and feel.
Come along to your library and discover the wonderful world of literature with stories, rhymes, songs and craft for preschoolers, and every now and then maybe a guinea pig! Sessions held weekly for 0-5 year olds (excluding school holidays) Please join us - there’s no need to book, just come along!
WHERE:
Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site
WHEN:
Wednesday 10 July 10:30am-12noon and repeat session from 1pm-2:30pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Tickets/Entry $5 per person, for ages 5-12 years with a parent/carer. (02) 6926 9655 or museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga City Library Children’s area
WHEN:
Wednesdays and Fridays during the school term. 10am and 11am
FREE ENTRY!
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CHILDREN & FAMILY
KIDZTRACK
KIDZONE
Kidztrack is a way for families to explore the Museum and learn about Wagga stories. Introduce your children to the wonderful world of museums and Wagga history through this interactive self-guided activity sheet. The track will lead them to Kidzone, a discovery space just for kids.
Kidzone is a dedicated discovery space where children can explore, discover, enquire and have fun. There are dressups, puzzles, puppets, books, games and objects. Kidzone is ideal for children aged 3-12 years to learn more about the exhibitions on display with their parents or carer’s.
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FREE ENTRY!
FREE ENTRY!
Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens Site All year round! Open Tues - Sun
Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens Site All year round! Open Tues - Sun 28
yay! it’s that time again
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS “little big shots features the best in local and international children’s shorts, animations, documentaries and, amazingly, childproduced films”. LITTLE BIG SHOTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR KIDS 2013 An inspiring and fun-filled festival, featuring the best in Australian and international children’s short films. Supported by Media Giants, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, The City of Melbourne and Screen NSW.
DATE:
Wednesday 3 July
TIME: ABOVE: This little light of mine
10:30am: Tykes to Ten, for ages 4 -10 12.30pm: Six to Tween, for ages 6-12
DATE: WHERE:
Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site
WHEN:
Thursday 4 July
TIME:
10.30am: Little Tykes, for ages 3-7 12.30pm: Best of the Festival short films session, for ages 5+
See dates opposite
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Tickets/Entry $2 per person, BYO cushion and a parent/ carer. (02) 6926 9655 or museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
MANGA MANIA Manga artist Narin Eckley will teach you all the basics of manga character creation. Students of all artistic ability are encouraged to participate in this fun, creative school holiday program that will equip you with some fundamental drawing skills. You will need to bring your own pad and pencils. Children must be aged 10-18.
FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE ART GALLERY In conjunction with Shine for Kids Colourful Dreaming Program, Elders Aunty Kath Withers and Aunty Pat Simpson will weave their magic and help you make your own little treasure to take away. Sit for a little or a long while and learn the basket technique of coiling.
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Wagga Wagga Civic Library
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BOOKINGS:
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Tuesday 2 July, 2-4pm Tickets $5 69269700 or wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Saturday 6 July, 10am-2pm
FREE ENTRY!
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
GRAN’S BAG
CRAFTERNOON TEA
When Gran comes to visit, she brings her beautiful big red bag. Discover what’s in Gran’s Bag when you come along to this delightful theatre show, presented by SmallShows. Following the show there will be a mystery bag activity for everyone to enjoy!
Join us in the library for afternoon tea with a crafty twist. We’ll be creating funky tie-dye shirts and steampunk jewellery so book early as places are limited. Please wear clothes suitable for messy activities. This activity is strictly for students who attend primary school.
WHERE & WHEN:
Monday 8 July, 10am - 12noon Collingullie Public School, Urana Street Tuesday 9 July, 10am - 12noon Ladysmith Public School, Tywong Street Wednesday 10 July, 10am - 12noon Oura Community Hall, Oura Road Thursday 11 July, 10am - 12noon Tarcutta Public School, Centenary Avenue
WHERE:
Friday 12 July, 10am - 12noon Uranquinty Community Hall, Baker Street
WHEN:
BOOKINGS:
Tickets $2 per person, for 4 to 8 year olds and their families. Phone (02) 6926 9692 or bell.tracey@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Wagga Wagga City Library Wednesday 10 July, 2-4pm
BOOKINGS: Tickets $10 (02) 6926 9700 or wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au 32
lets learn together with
TALKS & RESOURCES 33.
TALKS & RESOURCES
EMBRACING E-READERS
REMINISCENCE BOXES
Now that we can download eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Wagga Wagga City Library website, more and more people are thinking about buying an eReader. The library is running an information session on the most popular e-readers. Bring your own e-reader along or find out which one might be right for you. We will also go through how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks from our library catalogue
The Museum of the Riverina offers a free Reminiscence Box loan service for use in group work with seniors, by aged care activity officers and community groups. There are 6 themed boxes, each with items of significance to encourage reminiscence through touch, sight, sound and smell.
WHERE:
Wagga Wagga City Library
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Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens site
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ENTRY: $5
TIME:
BOOKINGS:
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:
Tuesday 11 June, 4pm
(02) 6926 9700 or wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Each box is available for a 2 week loan, subject to availability Open Tues - Sun (02) 6925 2934 or museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY Wagga Wagga Civic Precinct Phone: (02) 6926 9660 Closed Monday Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm
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