What's On? 2017 (Issue 7 - August to September)

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Sunday, September 3 11am to 2.30pm Bonegilla Migrant Experience Treat your Dad to a truly unique experience when you join Bonegilla Migrant Experience to celebrate Father's Day. Discover the site with a guided tour where you will experience stories of early European migrants. Then find your place on a communal dining table, just like the former residents did.

Sit back and relax with a catered traditional Aussie roast and dessert accompanied by authentic European entertainment. Bookings essential and close at 5pm on Friday, September 1.

Bookings: The Cube Wodonga (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Enquiries: Bonegilla Migrant Experience (02) 6020 6912 Cost: Adults $45, children (5 to 16 years) $25, infant (2 to 4 years) $7

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The Grigoryan Brothers

Furious Riding: The Kelly Women Narratives

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Wednesday, August 9, 7.30pm Tickets: $32, members $25 Regarded as Australia’s finest guitar duo, the Grigoryan brothers’ passion is to expand their horizons through new arrangements, their own compositions and commissions.

EXHIBITION Friday, August 4 to Saturday, August 26, 2017 Opening Saturday, August 5, 3pm to 5pm

Not just Ned: A performance by Two Friends Productions will consider the adventurous lives of the women around Ned Kelly. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 11.30am and 6pm.

Cost: Students $5 plus one accompanying teacher free. Adults $10.

Family of four $25. Bookings: Online at thecubewodonga.com.au, or in person from The Cube Wodonga box office

This performance highlights Slava and Leonard’s diverse skills and deep appreciation of a broad spectrum of musical styles as well as showcasing works from their latest release, a return to classical repertoire.

The Cube Wodonga Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

The Sydney Comedy Festival Roadshow Friday, August 11, 7.30pm Tickets: $30, members $26 The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the fifth year in a row to bring the crème de la crème of the 2017 Festival right to your doorstep.

Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!

The Cube Wodonga Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

Glenn Starr Hit Parade

Author talk: Hear acclaimed author Noelene Allen talk of the true story and significance of a mother’s love and endurance throughout the history of her famous son. Her book Ellen: A Woman of Spirit was the inspirational source for this series. Saturday, August 12, 2pm Artist talks: Hear Janet GoodchildCuffley talk about her historical research and artistic motivation. She will address different paintings across two Saturdays.

Saturday, August 19, 2pm and Saturday, August 26, 2pm 1871: Furious Riding in a Public Place (detail), 2016, Janet Goodchild-Cuffley, oil on canvas, 91cm x 122cm.

Soundscapes PART OF BE THE CU A G W O D O N ON S E AS

PART OF BE THE CU A G W O D O N ON S E AS

Thursday, August 24, 10am Tickets: $19, members $15 Includes morning tea after the performance After a sell-out show in 2013 with his Michael Bublé tribute, Wodonga local Glenn Starr returns to The Cube Wodonga with his morning melodies show Hit Parade - a musical tribute to the teenage heart throbs of the 50s and 60s.

Glenn covers the hits made famous by Gene Pitney, Bobby Vee, Johnny O’Keefe, John Farnham, Roy Orbison, The Bee Gees, Cliff Richard, Elvis and many more.

Glenn can’t wait to get back on the stage that helped kick start his international career.

The Cube Wodonga Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

MELBOURNE CITY BALLET PRESENTS

A Midsummer Night's Dream Friday, September 8, 7.30pm Tickets: $32, members $25 Melbourne City Ballet offers another Shakespearian classic for audiences in 2017 and after the huge success in 2016, its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will return.

Choreographed by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo, audiences will see a range of diverse movement, executed by some of Australia’s most talented artists.

The Cube Wodonga Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Workshops: Friday, September 8, 4pm Tickets: Free, bookings essential.

Abi Thompson

Opening: Friday, September 1, 5.30pm Artist talk: With Abi Thompson, Saturday, September 2, 10am Arts Space Wodonga Soundscapes explores the idea of another dimension within the traditional landscape.

The works in this exhibition see Abi Thompson break away from working with the landscape in a silent and introspective manner. She sees these works as a return to plein air, where she has used multiple media and immersion in the landscape to alert all the senses.

Abi Thompson, Carrickalinga (endangered creatures of Fleurieu Peninsula) (detail), 2016, watercolour and gouache, 900mm x 750mm. Photography: Alan Phillips, photographer and artist.

ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS

Just Paint Every Wednesday in Victoria’s school terms 3.30pm to 4.30pm Arts Space Wodonga Drop in after school to paint!

Get creative with a variety of painting media and tools.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child per session includes materials

Art Buzz Every Friday in Victorian school terms 10.30am to 11.30am Arts Space Wodonga Creative visual art workshops for little hands that relate to the current exhibition.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to five years and their parents/guardians Cost: $5 per family

Hear the Bells Toll WORKSHOP Thursday, September 7 6pm to 7pm, and Saturday, September 16 10am Belvoir Park As part of the celebration of Abi Thompson's exhibition Soundscapes, join Arts Space Wodonga for a workshop and walk around Belvoir Park Lake (Sumsion Gardens).

Learn how to play Melbourne Museum's Federation Handbells and take part in an interactive workshop. Meet near Huon St car park.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Adults and children 10 years and older Cost: Free

WODONGA LIBRARY

Tech Sessions WORKSHOPS Friday, August 4: Introduction to online shopping and banking Friday, August 18: Drop in session 10am to noon Wodonga Library IT classes at the Wodonga Library.

Check out the website for topics and go along with the willingness to learn something new. Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Cost: Free

Young Writers Thursday, August 10, 24 and Thursday, September 7 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Want to write? Young Writers invites students of all abilities and interests to take part in some fun writing challenges.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: 10 to 15 years Cost: Free

Lego Club Monday, August 14 and 28 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Can you build anything out of Lego? Then this club is for you. Join in on the fortnightly challenges to see if you are a master builder. Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Age: Seven plus Cost: Free

Manga and Anime Club Thursday, August 17 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library A monthly meet up for teen fans of Japanese pop-culture. Join other enthusiasts to discuss your favourite shows and books.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza

Storytime

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Preschool: Mondays, 10am for three to five-year-olds Toddler: Wednesdays, 10am for 18 months to three-year-olds Cuddles: Fridays, 10am for newborns to 18 months In Victorian school terms Wodonga Library

Saturday, September 2 10.30am Wodonga Library Join Mark Penzak and BlueBoat Theatre in a charming performance specially designed for audiences aged two to six years, that’s bursting with fun stories, puppets, comedy and a very special wheelbarrow. Bookings essential.

Bring your child to the session of your choice to share stories and songs. If your child missed Storytime, or would like to read their favourite book again, catch up on youtube.com/user/storytimeanytime

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: Two to Six Cost: Free