THE CUBE WODONGA
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Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER
Friday, August 9, 7.30pm The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is back again, tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the crème de la crème of the 2019 festival to Wodonga! Boasting a line-up of veteran favourites, international stars, and fresh emerging talents. This jam-packed night of entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs! Tickets: $35, Group 4+ $30, members $28. Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets Performances often contain course language, sexual references and material that can offend. Ages 15+.
PROJECTION DANCE PRESENTS
The Zoo Creations The Zoo Creations is a collection of artistic works celebrating the creation of Tim Podesta’s award-winning works over the last couple of years. Podesta’s international presence in the dance industry has grown immensely with the development of his works often taking place locally in Albury Wodonga. Tickets: $30, concession $25, member $25, member concession $18.50. Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
Image credit: Frith Kennedy
Saturday, August 24, 7.30pm
SENTINENT THEATRE PRESENTS
A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf Saturday, August 17, 7.30pm In Sentient Theatre’s inaugural piece, we celebrate the beautiful literacy and conceptual genius of Virginia Woolf, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Suitable for ages 13 +. Tickets: $26, group 4+ $20, members $19, member group 4+ $15. Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
WODONGA LIBRARY
Our Biggest Book Sale The Final Chapter Friday, August 30, 3.30pm to 6pm Saturday, August 31, 9am to 11.30am Hunt for a bargain at the Friends of Wodonga Library Book Sale! As the library move draws closer we’re having a big clear out of old stock. Search through donated and ex-library books, DVDs and magazines with prices starting from 50c. Cash only. Come down to the library to bag a bargain! Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330
Storytime on stage with Spot on the Farm Monday, August 26, 10.30am Venue: The Cube Wodonga Come along to The Cube Wodonga for a special Storytime reading of Spot. Spot and his friends are off on an adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience… Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Cost: Free
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS Just Paint Wednesdays in Victorian school terms* 4pm to 5pm Drop in after school to just paint! Perfect for kids who love art and want to experiment. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Age: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child, per session
Retrospect: Community Installation Project All visitors to the gallery can be a part of the final exhibition at Arts Space Wodonga. In fact, this exhibition is evolving as the community of Wodonga help create it! Throughout Retrospect: Community Installation Project, visitors have the opportunity to work with local artists to leave their individual mark and record their visit. Visit the Facebook page or artsspacewodonga.com.au for further information and updates, including dates and times of workshops throughout the exhibition. Image: Susie Losch, Vanitas (detail), 2019, mixed media, dimensions variable.
Art Buzz Fridays in Victorian school terms* 10.30am to 11.30am A weekly program where children work with materials and themes that relate to the exhibition. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to five-year-olds with parent or guardian Cost: $5 per family
Pat and Chat Every Friday 10.30am to noon Join us each Friday for coffee/tea, discussion and activities, and our special guest ‘TAZ’, a therapy dog. We aim to make this an inclusive, respectful environment for people to connect with one another. Age: All Cost: Free Enquiries: wodongalibrary.com.au or phone (02) 6022 9330
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Baranduda Movement to Music with Murray Conservatorium Tuesday, August 6, August 20, September 3, and September 17, 11am to noon Active listening and early concepts of music. Ages 7 and under. Cost: $10 Pop Up Italian Community Café - Lasagna Friday, August 16, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Local Italian Leti will prepare the tasty main meal for the evening. Please bring a side to share. This is a chance to bring our community together over a meal, connect and share. Bookings essential. Cost: $10. Father’s Day Barbecue and Board Games Friday, August 30, 6pm to 9pm Looking for a Father’s Day activity to do with your child? Have fun, meet other dads and hang out. Prizes awarded on the night! Bookings essential. Cost: $12 per family For information or bookings please visit us at: 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda, phone (02) 6020 8643 or email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday
Running FIT Thursdays, from now to September 19 7am to 8am by the lake – strength and running drills 7pm to 8pm in the centre – core strength and conditioning Cost: $10 per person, per session or $5 concession. First session free! Rice Paper Rolls, Wraps and Sushi Friday, August 16, 2pm to 4.30pm Learn how to make delicious rice paper rolls, wraps and sushi for a healthy and nutritious meal. Places limited. Cost: $30. $25 concession/pension card holders. Sunday Breakfasts Sundays, August 25 and September 22 9.30am to 10.30am Join us for a free Sunday breakfast at the new barbecue at Julia Ronan Park. There will be activities to keep the children busy. For information or bookings please visit us at: 189 Melrose Drive (cnr Melrose Drive and Felltimber Creek Rd), phone (02) 6043 4550 or email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
CDP KIDS & SALSPOT PRESENTS
CITY OF WODONGA
Spot FIND US To Junction Place Belvoir Park Gateway Village
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Tickets: $24, family of 4+ $86, family 4+ $21.50ea, members $18, member family of 4 $62 member family 4+ $15.50ea. Adults at children’s prices. Bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
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Spot and his friends are off on an adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? The cast use song, live action and beautiful puppetry to bring Eric Hill’s beloved puppy to life on stage. Suitable for children 18 months + and their families.
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Wednesday, August 28, 11am, 1pm and 5.30pm
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AUTHOR TALK WODONGA LIBRARY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUBE WODONGA PRESENT
Jackie French Venue: The Cube Wodonga Adults - Wednesday, August 21, 6pm Tickets: $20, Cube members $18.50 Children - Thursday, August 22, 10.30am Tickets: $5, groups of 3+ $4 each, Cube members $4 Join us for an author talk with one of Australia’s most beloved authors – Jackie French. A writer, dinosaur wrestler and wombat tamer from the Araluen Valley, NSW. Her books have won national and international awards and sold millions of copies. Others were eaten by the wombats. She is an historian, ecologist, dyslexic and a passionate worker for literacy, and the right for all children to be able to read.
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