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Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens in autumn
Welcome to autumn Autumn lets you linger a little longer. The summer holiday rush has eased to a slower pace and mild temperatures make venturing out more enticing. It’s like the season is reminding us to embrace all we can before the winter mist blows in. Start your autumn at the ever-popular annual Riverina BMW Wagga Wagga Food and Wine Festival in March. The festival showcases some of the region’s best paddock to plate produce and top drops. Natural beauty is the season’s showstopper – think late afternoon sun flares and rustic tones of the deciduous trees. Connect with nature by celebrating the Easter long weekend with family-fun activities in the surrounds of the Botanic Gardens. Or, head along to a special bird watching tour with ecologist Peter Menkhorst at Marrambidya Wetland. The tour is part of Fresh: Ideas. Insights. Perspectives, a new program running for the month of April. Take the time autumn offers to learn something new. Through Fresh you can get hands-on with cardboard jewellery making, spoon carving or wild brush making. Learn how to use your smartphone to snap a photo of the season or get involved in the art of floristry. Fitz Live will get you into the groove of the season on 10 March and again on 5 May, while the region’s largest drawcards, the Wagga Wagga Gold Cup Racing Carnival rounds out a big three months of events. Seek out your own adventures this autumn and be sure to linger a little longer in Wagga and the surrounds.
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SNAKE SESSIONS
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MAY EVENTS
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MARKETS, REGULAR EVENTS + TOURS
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
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MARCH EVENTS
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APRIL EVENTS
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MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
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FITZ LIVE Sat 10 March & Sat 5 May 11am to 6pm. From jazz to rap, blues to pop and even a splash of indie rock, Fitz Live is your way to experience the diversity of Wagga Wagga’s incredible local music scene across two dates in autumn. More than fifty extraordinary musicians will bring their original music to an eclectic mix of venues in the Fitzmaurice Street precinct. Cost: Free. See the full program at visitwagga.com/fitzlive.
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RIVERINA BMW WAGGA WAGGA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Sat 24 March 12pm to 10pm. Featuring the region’s best food and wine, a first class entertainment program, and busking competition, all around the banks of the picturesque Wollundry Lagoon. Darren Coggan will headline an entertainment program packed with local musicians. Cost: Adults $20, Children free. Civic Centre Precinct.
MARCH HELI HEATWAVE Fri 2 to Sun 4 March Run by the Wagga Model Aero Club, the event is a fun fly where entrants demonstrate their skills and learn from more experienced pilots, including a world-class, international professional. Entry: Spectators free. Connorton Field, Olympic Highway (south of Wagga Wagga).
WAGGA PACERS CUP HARNESS RACING MEETING Sat 3 March
6pm to 11pm. Wagga’s biggest harness racing meeting with kids entertainment, Fashions on the Field, and the chance to win a Toyota Yaris. Cost: Adults $10, Pensioners $5, Children under 16 Free. Wagga Wagga Showground.
LITTLE ATHLETICS NSW 2018 STATE MULTI-EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS Sat 3 & Sun 4 March
From 9am daily. Athletes participate in all of the events on offer for their particular age group. Jubilee Park.
TOLLAND CYCLING CLASSIC Sat 3 & Sun 4 March
HALFWAY PRINT FEST Sat 3 & Sun 4 March
From 1pm Saturday & from 10am Sunday. The richest cycling race in the Riverina with over $20,000 in prize money. The races follow a 17-kilometre circuit, perfect for spectator viewing. Cost: Free for spectators. Start and finish in front of Ladysmith Hall, Tumbarumba Road. 8
Halfway Print Fest celebrates all things printed and independently made by regional and inter-state artists. The Fest will showcase “zines”, artist books, screenprinted apparel and other items that have emerged from the minds and hands of passionate makers. Full program at halfwayprintfest.com
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ALL ABOUT WOMEN Sun 4 March
Reflect on the past and imagine the future of feminism, with talks from Anne Summers, Tracey Spicer, Nakkiah Lui and more. Watch a live stream of three headline sessions and an exclusive backstage interview, direct from the Sydney Opera House. Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre. Book online at musuemriverina.com.au.
BIG DAY IN IT CAREERS CONFERENCE Wed 7 March
9am to 2.30pm. For students in years 9-12. Joyes Hall, Charles Sturt University.
A PRUDENT MAN Wed 7 to Sat 10 March
An amalgamation of recent history’s conservative politicians. This awardwinning darkly comedic political thriller asks what it means to be right... in more ways than one. Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site. Tickets from Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
WAGGA LEISUREFEST ROADSHOW Fri 9 to Sun 11 March
10am to 5pm daily. A huge display of caravans, boats, camper trailers, four wheel drives, recreational vehicles, camping gear, outdoor adventure and home ideas. Entry: Adult $15, Concession $12. Wagga Wagga Showground.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2018 CONCERT SERIES NO.2: PERCEPTIONS OF INFINITY Sat 10 March
7.30pm. Join flautist Fran Griffin, clarinettist Jenny Binovec and Sydney Symphony Orchestra bassoonist Noriko Shimada. Cost: Adult $27, Concession/ Student $17. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
FITZ LIVE Sat 10 March See page 6.
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KOORINGAL PRIMARY SCHOOL P&C MOVIE NIGHT - DESPICABLE ME 3 Fri 16 March Gates open 6.30pm, movie commences 8pm. A fabulous open air cinema experience. Bring along a picnic blanket or fold up chairs and enjoy Despicable Me 3. Cost: $5 per person. Kooringal Primary School.
AONACH AUSTRALIA Sat 17 & Sun 18 March Sat 9am to 7pm, Sun 9am to 12pm. Australia’s largest gathering of Connemara ponies and their owners with jumping, dressage, The Challenge and working hunter. Spectators free. The Equine Centre, Charles Sturt University.
TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL Fri 16 to Sun 18 March
Australia’s longest running travelling film festival bringing world cinema to regional areas. Forum 6 Cinemas.
THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION: ATHRA RIDE WITH PRIDE Sat 17 to Sat 24 March
A fully catered week-long horse ride. All proceeds go directly to the Wagga Wagga regional community to assist with accommodation and travel for Leukaemia patients and their families. The Bulls Run, 4055 Old Narrandera Road.
TRAP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Sat 17 to Sat 24 March
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GAMMA.CON WAGGA WAGGA Sat 17 March
10am to 5.30pm. A full day of pop culture fun including cosplay and costumes, vendors, artists, free play and tournament video games. Try board gaming, anime and animation screening room, panels and workshops, comics, arts and crafts, live acts, trivia and much, much more! Entry: $15, children under 7 free. Kyeamba Smith Hall, Wagga Wagga Showground.
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CAN ASSIST WAGGA 3 MAN AMBROSE GOLF DAY Sun 18 March 8.15am. BBQ provided, novelty events and drinks available for purchase. Cost: $20. Kapooka Golf Club.
RIVERINA BMW WAGGA WAGGA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Sat 24 March See page 7.
13TH INTERNATIONAL CLAY TARGET SHOOTING FEDERATION WORLD DTL CHAMPIONSHIPS Sun 25 to Tue 27 March
8.30am start daily. Come along and see 800 of the world’s best compete in Wagga Wagga. Australian Clay Target Association National Grounds.
CIVIC THEATRE OPEN DAY + CONCERT
Be one of the first to see the Civic Theatre’s refurbishment.
SPLASH & TRASH Sat 24 March
2pm to 6pm. Learn about your new waste service whilst enjoying a Saturday afternoon splash. Free entry. Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2018 CONCERT SERIES NO.3: WOMEN BY WOMEN Sun 25 March
3pm. A celebration of music by women, featuring works by composers Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Sally Greenaway and Elena Kats-Chernin. Cost: Adult $27, Concession/ Student $17. Riverina Conservatorium of Music.
Tue 27 March Open Day with free tours. Wed 28 March Free concert featuring the Australian Army Band Kapooka from 6pm. Tickets online civictheatre.com.au. STONE THE CROWS Fri 30 March to Thu 6 April See page 12.
EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY Sat 31 March
9am to 2pm. Start off the day with an Easter egg hunt, followed by plenty of fun for the whole family with rides, face painting, a car display and roving entertainers throughout. Free entry. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.
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STONE THE CROWS Fri 30 March to Thu 6 April A unique event designed specifically for grey nomads and people over 50.
Open day: Mon 3 April Everyone is welcome to come and find out about the Grey Nomad lifestyle, starting with the Bush Poet’s breakfast through until the Stoning the Crows. There’ll also be market stalls. Australian Clay Target Association National Grounds. stonethecrows.com.au
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SNAKE SESSIONS BRANCH NEBULA Mon 16 to Sat 21 April 11am to 6pm daily. Sydney company Branch Nebula brings their breath-taking fusion of performance, dance and urban street style artforms to Wagga, inviting locals to join in making a spectacular show during a week-long residency. Free all ages event. Bolton Park Skate Park. wagga.nsw.gov.au/fresh
APRIL STONE THE CROWS Fri 30 March to Thu 6 April
PICNIC IN THE PARK Sun 1 April
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11am to 3pm. Come together to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the official opening of Wagga’s Botanic Gardens. Bring a picnic and enjoy entertainment from the Tin Shed Rattlers and the String Family, as well as dancing displays. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.
FRESH All month in April It’s on for young and old this April, with a new month-long program of talks, workshops and events designed to bring the community together. For the full program, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/fresh.
IF I RULED THE WORLD DR JONATHON WELCH Wed 4 & Thu 5 April A special concert marking Jonathon’s forty-year anniversary of being a performer. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
BIRDWATCHING WITH PETER MENKHORST Sat 7 April
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY TWILIGHT RUN Sun 1 April 10.30am to 9pm. An annual special event where guests can see the lights of Wagga once the sun has set. Covered footwear essential. $2 per ride. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens.
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7am to 10am. Join bestselling co-author of The Australian Bird Guide and distinguished Australian ecologist, Peter Menkhorst as he leads an informative and interactive bird-watching tour. Designed for ages 16 and above. $35. Marrambidya Wetland. Book online www.civictheatre.com.au or Civic Theatre Box Office.
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ADAM ECKERSLEY & BROOKE MCCLYMONT THE HIGHWAY SKY TOUR Sat 7 April
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
THE NUTCRACKER MOSCOW BALLET ‘LA CLASSIQUE’ Mon 9 & Tue 10 April
Following sell-out performances in 2016 and 2017, Moscow Ballet La Classique returns to present the jewel of classical ballet, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular masterpiece: The Nutcracker. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2018 CONCERT SERIES NO.4: DUO AMYTHIS Sat 14 April 7.30pm. Currently based in Germany, Duo Amythis is comprised of two artists who delight in bringing their worlds together in their musical interpretations. Cost: Adult $27, Concession/ Student $17. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
SNAKE SESSIONS BRANCH NEBULA Mon 16 to Sat 21 April See page 13.
ROSS NOBLE ‘EL HABLADOR’ Wed 18 April 8pm. Join the master of improvisational stand up. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS - ‘JUNK’ Fri 13 & Sat 14 April
Transforming trash into magical landscapes, JUNK takes you on a journey back to a time when the neighbourhood street was a playground full of adventure and makebelieve. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
LECTURE: THE JOURNEY OF A CONTEMPORARY QUILT ARTIST IN AUSTRALIA TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE LAND Fri 20 April 6pm for 6.30pm start. Cost: $30. Council Meeting Room, Civic Centre.
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WAGGA MODEL AERO CLUB WORLD WAR II & MILITARY SCALE COMPETITION Fri 20 to Sun 22 April
THE EPIC Sat 28 April
9am to 5pm. Model reproductions of current and ex-military aircraft will be on display and flying throughout the three-day event. Entry: Gold coin donation for spectators. Connorton Field, Olympic Highway (south of Wagga Wagga before Uranquinty).
The Epic is the theatre of way-out tales as told by two irreverent and passionate storytellers. Wagga Wagga City Library. Tickets from Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
KATE MILLER-HEIDKE Sat 21 April 7.30pm. Kate Miller-Heidke is brings her classicallytrained vocals and alternative pop sounds, armed with an incredible set of brand new arrangements and backed by a string quartet. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
MEMORY LOUNGE Fri 27 & Sat 28 April
Have your family elders recorded those stories they tell about the war, how they met, life back then? Book an appointment and capture important memories. Museum staff will take care of the techie stuff so that you can focus on getting the stories to flow. Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers site. 16
KYEAMBA KENNEL & TRAINING CLUB AGILITY & JUMPING TRIAL Sat 28 & Sun 29 April
8.30am. A popular event on the trial calendar, attracting top competitors as well as local up and coming members. Pack the sunscreen, hat and chair and head out for a family friendly weekend watching this amazing dog sport. Free for spectators. Norman Duck Oval, San Isidore.
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WAGGA WAGGA GOLD CUP RACING CARNIVAL Thu 3 & Fri 4 May A prestigious horse racing event, attracting a top field of horses, along with a ‘fashions on the field’ competition. It is one of the region’s largest events. The Town Plate Day is on Thursday and offers the eight races and a track side marquee is available. The Wagga Gold Cup is on Friday and includes the listed Wagga Gold Cup (2000 metres). There are eight local races, and Myer Fashions on the Field. Children under 18 not permitted on the premises unless in the company of a responsible adult. Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
MAY EIREBORNE Tue 1 May
8pm. This show pushes Irish choreography to the limits and is fused with contemporary jazz, tap and ballet, featuring Irish dancers from international touring shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
RIVERINA CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 2018 LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Thursdays in May
All concerts at 1.10pm, free entry. Ph: 6925 3522 Thu 3 May: Two for One Wagga Wagga Baptist Church. Thu 10 May: The Commodore’s Wind Ensembles - Wesley Uniting Church. Thu 17 May: Xeros & Xeros St. John’s Anglican Church. Thu 24 May: RCM Rising Stars - Wagga Baptist Church. Thu 31 May: James Flores St. John’s Anglican Church.
WAGGA WAGGA GOLD CUP RACING CARNIVAL Thu 3 & Fri 4 May See page 16. 18
THE ORCHID & THE CROW Fri 4 & Sat 5 May A comedy about an atheist surviving cancer by finding God in Lance Armstrong with songs! E3 art space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. Tickets from Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
FITZ LIVE Sat 5 May
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ROTARY CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA BOOK FAIR Sat 5 & Sun 6 May
Sat 8am to 5pm & Sun 9am to 3pm. Browse 40,000 good quality second-hand books, CDs, DVDs, sheet music and collectables. Entry: Adults $2, Children free. Wagga Wagga Showground.
ROALD DAHL’S GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE Tue 8 & Wed 9 May
What starts as just another boring day for George quickly turns into a marvellous experiment of epic proportions! Cleverly adapted from the much-loved book by Roald Dahl. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
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JAMES REYNE ‘A CRAWL TO NOW’ Fri 11 May
7.30pm. A 90 minute live show featuring songs selected from over twenty albums representing an extensive catalogue. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
KURRAJONG RACE DAY Sat 26 May
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL Fri 18 to Sun 20 May
Over 120 prestigious films adeptly selected from more than 4,000 submissions. A series of free talks and workshops will be given by talented Australian animators. Forum 6 Cinemas.
WAGGA WAGGA ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES FAIR Sat 26 & Sun 27 May
Gates open 11.30am, hospitality from 12.30pm. Known for its extraordinary hospitality, this event offers prepurchased ticket holders entry plus complimentary food and beverages served in Kurrajong’s hospitality facilities. Children are especially well looked after with their own hospitality area, rides and entertainment. Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 Tue 29 May
Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm. Local, Sydney and interstate dealers offering of quality antiques and interesting collectables. Entry: Adults $10, accompanying children free. Wagga Wagga Showground.
The world’s most prestigious mountain film festival, showcasing over 2 1/2 hours of the most enthralling mountain adventure films. Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
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MARKETS, REGULAR EVENTS & TOURS
WAGGA PARKRUN Every Saturday 8am. Five-kilometre weekly timed run. Free. Apex Park, Lake Albert.
WAGGA ROADRUNNERS Every Saturday RIVER & WREN BOUTIQUE MARKETS Sun 4 March & Sun 29 April 10am to 3pm. Wagga Wagga Showground. Ph: 0409 152 187
MARKETS BY THE LAKE Sat 31 March, Sat 28 April & Sat 26 May 9am to 2pm. Apex Park, Lake Albert. Ph: 0497 937 934
RIVERINA PRODUCERS’ MARKET Every Thursday
RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB First Fri of each month 7.30pm. Que Bar, Baylis Street. Ph: 0407 658 901
DOWNSIDE BUSHDANCE First Sat of each month 7.30pm to 12am. Downside Hall, off Coolamon Road. Ph: 0427 042 686
WILLANS HILL MINIATURE RAILWAY First and third Sun of each month
1.30pm to 6.30pm, Wagga Wagga Showground. Ph: 0428 263 297
10.30am to 4pm. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens. Ph: 0412 439 455
MATES GULLY PRODUCE MARKET Every Saturday
BIDGEE BLUES CLUB OPEN MIC AFTERNOON First Sun of each month
9.30am to 11.30am. Mates Gully, Morrow Street. Ph: 02 6921 4241 20
New location each month, see waggaroadrunners.com.
2pm to 6pm. Home Tavern Hotel. Ph: 0407 658 901
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Recreate the flavours of Asia, preserve and pickle autumn produce, or kick back at The Dinner Club. Book online at foodiam.com.au.
REGULAR TOURS Why not enjoy a tour while visiting Wagga? Get in touch with the operators below for bookings and further details.
SPROUT & ABOUT MARKETS Second Sat of each month
8am to 1pm, Civic Centre Precinct. Ph: 0408 692 929
ART ON THE LEVEE Second Sat of each month 9am to 2pm, located on the levee banks between the Visitor Information Centre and the ARCC Hall. Ph: 0400 225 768
• Mates Gully Farm Ph: 02 6921 4241 • Thirsty Crow Brewery Ph: 02 6921 7470 • Wiradjuri Cultural Tours bundyiculture.com.au • Wollundry Grove Olives Ph: 0429 201 773
LADYSMITH TOURIST RAILWAY OPEN DAY Second Sat of each month 12pm to 3pm. Heritage station, museum and trikes on display. Railway Station, Ladysmith. Ph: 0458 263 443
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MARKETS, REGULAR EVENTS & TOURS
FOOD I AM CLASSES March, April & May
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EXHIBITIONS - GALLERY
WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY & NATIONAL ART GLASS GALLERY Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Sunday 10am to 2pm. Closed Monday.
ANDREW TOTMAN: INTUITION Sat 3 March to Sun 27 May In Intuition, acclaimed printmaker Andrew Totman juxtaposes intricate multiplate monotypes with elaborate expressionist gouache.
Australia’s most significant acquisitive award for new glass artists and students showcasing the work of innovative and experimental artists from around the country.
Image: Andrew Totman, Intuition IV 2016, multi-layer monotype.
YIDUMDUMA BILL HARNEY: BUSH PROFESSOR Sat 10 March to Sun 13 May This retrospective showcases the lifetime work of one of the last fully initiated Wardaman elders, Yidumduma Bill Harney, including his intimate knowledge of the stories and history of his people, and his striking efforts to share them with the world before these oral traditions pass out of memory.
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NATIONAL EMERGING ART GLASS PRIZE 2018 Sat 5 May to Sun 29 July
Image: Clare Peters, Wisdom Contained, Wisdom Explained, Wisdom Revealed 2015, multiple layered fused glass and sepia text. Highly Commended, National Emerging Art Glass Prize 2016. Photo: Greg Piper.
CHRISTOPHER ORCHARD: PSYCHOCARTOGRAPHY Sat 31 March to Sun 20 May New-media artist and academic Christopher Orchard continues his post-photographic practice presenting new-media works interrogating a fluid personal connectedness to regional places.
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Historic Council Chambers site, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets. Botanic Gardens site, Lord Baden Powell Drive. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Sunday 10am to 2pm. Closed Monday.
THE BEST OF THE BALD ARCHY PRIZE Until Sun 13 May Historic Council Chambers site
For 25 years a discerning cockatoo named Maude has judged Australia’s most irreverent art prize: the Bald Archys. In an Australian first, Museum of the Riverina gathers all the winning entries of the nation’s toast to satirical portraiture.
SPY: ESPIONAGE IN AUSTRALIA Thu 31 May to Sun 12 August Historic Council Chambers site
Spy: Espionage in Australia reveals the personal experiences of secret agents and the curious history of espionage and counterespionage in Australia, from Federation through to the present day.
ROAMING AROUND THE RIVERINA Until Sun 29 April Historic Council Chambers site
EXHIBITIONS - MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF THE RIVERINA
Interesting, humorous and surprising, the exhibition explores local history through images and short snippets from the past. Ranging from the discovery of a Diprotodon bone in the nineteenth century, through to more recent stories like the 2010 floods.
Image: The Banquet of Gina & Ginia by Warren Lane 2013 Image: Queen Elizabeth inspects livestock in Wagga Wagga. Image courtesy National Archives of Australia.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS - ‘JUNK’ Fri 13 & Sat 14 April
SNAKE SESSIONS BRANCH NEBULA Mon 16 to Sat 21 April
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FIELD RECORDING WORKSHOP Tue 17 & Thu 19 April 9am to 12pm. Use hightech equipment to record sounds all around us, and learn how to create and share soundscapes online. Cost $10. Register online at museumriverina.com.au.
BELISI EQUINE PARK SCHOOL HOLIDAY HORSE RIDING PROGRAM Mon 16 to Fri 20 April ornings: 9am to M 12pm. Afternoons: 1pm to 4pm. All day: 9am to 4pm. Horsey activities including horse safety, horse care and horse riding. No riding experience is required. Cost: Half day $60, full day $90. Bookings essential. Ph: 0421 277 717
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BOTANIC GARDENS ADVENTURE TOUR Daily A free, app-based adventure tour to help you discover hidden treasures, rare plants and surprising facts about Wagga Wagga’s beautiful Botanic Gardens. Find out more under the Education tab at museumriverina.com.au
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10:30am. A special display of vehicles, WWII Jeep rides, horse and cart rides, markets, and children’s entertainment. Lockhart Showground.
TEMORA RURAL MUSEUM ANNUAL LIVE EXHIBITION Sat 10 March
9.30am to 5pm. Annual grand parade of vintage tractors and veteran emergency services vehicles, live demonstrations and markets. Temora Rural Museum.
WYMAH FAMILY FUN DAY AND FUN RUN Sun 29 April 8.30am to 5pm. A great day of good old-fashioned fun for the whole family, all in the beautiful surroundings of the Wymah Valley. Country entertainment, novelty and athletic events for all ages! Wymah Recreation Reserve, Wymah Road, Wymah.
EASTER WEEKEND AIRCRAFT SHOWCASE Sat 31 March & Sun 1 April
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LOCKHART VINTAGE FEST & TRUCK SHOW Sat 3 March
From 10am. Flying displays of Warbird and vintage planes, engineering workshop tours, guided tours of museum exhibits and a pilot ‘meet & greet’. Temora Aviation Museum.
BATLOW CIDERFEST Sat 19 May
NARRANDERA ROD RUN SHOW ‘N’ SHINE Sun 1 April
11am to 3pm. Over 200 beautifully restored vintage cars. Marie Bashir Park, Twynam Street, Narrandera.
10am to 4.30pm. Savour Batlow’s unique, homegrown range of boutique ciders and compare them with a range of regional ciders, local craft brews and cold climate wines. Cost: Adult $5, under 18s free. Batlow.
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