EVENTS
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Wodonga Volunteers Fair Saturday, May 26 11am to 1pm Woodland Grove Come down to Woodland Grove and learn all about local volunteering opportunities at the information stalls. Watch as the Volunteer of the Year Awards are presented and enjoy food and live music too. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Free entry
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Give a little . Change a lot.
21-27 May 2018
YOUTH EVENT
CITY OF WODONGA WORKSHOPS FIND US To Junction Place Belvoir Park Gateway Village
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WODONGA LIBRARY ARTS SPACE WODONGA
FReeZA Push Start Comp Friday, June 1, 6.30pm to late The Cube Wodonga Enjoy a great night of live music and support local artists as they compete to be this years FReeZA Push Start Comp winners! A Victorian Government initiative. All-ages event. Drug, alcohol and smoking-free and fully supervised. No pets and no glass allowed. All-ages event Cost: $5 entry on the night. Enquiries: slampe@wodonga.vic.gov.au or (02) 6022 9300
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Night and Day The Doris and Shirley Show GINA HOGAN Tuesday, May 22, 1pm
ALBURY WODONGA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
Chicago Thursday, May 10 to Saturday, May 19 See website for show times Set in Chicago during the roaring 1920s, Chicago tells the story of rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma is serving time for killing her husband and sister after discovering their affair. Chorus girl Roxie has been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been seeing behind her husband’s back. Tickets: From $29 to $55 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
The fabulous Gina Hogan returns to the stage with another standout show featuring songs from Doris Day and Shirley Bassey. You’ll be taken on a trip down memory lane, with stories and music performed as only Gina can with her amazing vocal versatility and engaging stage presence. Tickets: $20, Members $15, includes afternoon tea after the performance Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets
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PROJECTION DANCE PRESENTS
Forte Saturday, May 26, 7.30pm FORTE is a stunning modern dance bill curated to fulfil an insatiable curiosity about movement and its expressive potential. This adventurous program of three new works includes a world premiere by internationally acclaimed choreographer Tim Podesta. Tickets: $30, Concession $25, Members $22.50, Member concession $18.50, Group 8+ $25 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets WORKSHOPS SATURDAY, MAY 26 TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP 9.30AM TO 10.30AM, AGES: 10 to 14 TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP 10.30AM TO 11.30AM, AGES: 14+ CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCE MAKING 11.30AM TO 12.30PM, AGES: 12+ COST: $10 per workshop. Bookings essential
Personal Tuesday, June 5, 7.30pm Jodee Mundy discovered her entire family was deaf while in a Kmart store when she was six years old. Part performance, part lecture, part multimedia and live art, Jodee’s solo performance aims to unpack the concept of disability within our society through the eyes of a child. Stay for nibbles and a cuppa after the show to meet Jodee. Accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired audiences. WARNING: Some strong language. Tickets: $29, Members $21, Group 8+ $25 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS
Just Paint Wednesdays in Victorian school terms* 4pm to 5pm Arts Space Wodonga Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child per session
Maree Clark Reimagining Culture: Contemporary Connections to Country Arts Space Wodonga June 8 to July 21 Exhibition opening Saturday, June 23, 2pm
*except during installation weeks when the gallery is closed to the public Children with their Just Paint artwork.
Arts Space Wodonga is thrilled to present an exhibition of new and existing work by Mutti Mutti and Boon Wurrung artist Maree Clarke. This powerful collection of multimedia works continues Clarke’s focus on the revival of south-east Australian Aboriginal art and culture — reaffirming and revitalising lost traditions and signifying the rightful place of these practices within contemporary art. Born of the Land, 2014, Maree Clarke, video still.
Art Buzz Fridays in Victorian school terms 10.30am to 11.30am Arts Space Wodonga Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to fiveyear-olds with their parent or guardian Cost: $5 per family Art buzzer enjoying creating a bush landscape, inspired by Abi Thompson’s exhibition Soundscapes, 2017.
BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Mother's Day Sunday Roast Bonegilla Migrant Experience Sunday, May 13 11am to 2.30pm Treat your mother to a truly unique Mother's Day at Bonegilla Migrant Experience. Be escorted by one of our tour guides and hear the stories of the early European migrants.Then find your place on a communal table, just like the former residents did. Enjoy a catered traditional Aussie roast and dessert accompanied by authentic European entertainment. Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 Bookings: thecubewodonga. com.au/tickets or phone (02) 6022 9311. Cost: Adults $45 (17+ years), children $25 (5 to 16 years), $7 per infant (2 to 4 years) Bookings close 5pm on Friday, May 11. No walk-ins or late bookings due to catering.
Music in the Gallery Timothy Adkins – Classical and Spanish guitar Wednesday, May 23, 10.30am to 12pm Arts Space Wodonga and Murray Conservatorium collaborate again in 2018 to present Music in the Gallery. Join us at Arts Space Wodonga as art and performance collide in this vibrant display of local talent. Please book online: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets $5 per person, $20 schools (per class), $30 group bookings (maximum of 10) Morning tea included All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
WODONGA LIBRARY
Anime and Manga Club
LEGO Club Monday, May 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. Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au Age: 7+ Cost: Free
Minecraft Tuesday, May 14 and 29 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Enjoy playing Minecraft? Join us fortnightly to create and explore your own 3D virtual world using our surface pro computers. Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au Age: 7+ Cost: Free
Thursday, May 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. wodongalibrary.com.au Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza
National Simultaneous Storytime
Hub 126 Tuesday, May 8, 22 and June 5 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library
Wednesday, May 23 11am Wodonga Library It’s time to once again join thousands of other young readers to read the same book at the same time on the same day. Come join in the fun and laughter as we celebrate Australian authors by reading this year’s book Hickory Dickory Dash by Tony Wilson.
This group is for young people with disabilities to engage at the library, meet new people, and enjoy sensory rich activities. Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au Age: School age Cost: Free
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EVENTS
Pop Culture Club
Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven
Thursday, May 10 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library A social group for anyone who loves gaming, comics, manga, board games and fandom. Meet up with likeminded people aged 18 to 25. Please RSVP by going to wodongalibrary.com.au wodongalibrary.com.au Age: 18 to 25 Cost: Free
Sunday, May 13 11am to 2pm Members of the community are invited to bring their own pizza ingredients and use the communal pizza oven, cooked by Wodonga Apex Club. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Cost: Free
Young Writers Thursday, May 10 and 24 and June 7 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library If you like to write or draw, this is an afternoon just for you! Meet other writers and illustrators to discuss ideas, work on your current projects and share you work with others. Age: 8 to 14 Cost: Free Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au
From Bulrushes to Boom town tour Tuesday, May 15 9.15am to 11.45am Join Mayor Cr Anna Speedie on a tour of the city. Learn more about current projects and the future direction of Wodonga and have your questions answered. RSVP at wod.city/BusTourMay2018 or phone Fiona at the council offices on (02) 6022 9202 Ages: All Cost: Free tour. Gold coin donation for morning tea