Showing Events for September 2010

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ON OCTOBER 7, 1998, a young gay man was discovered bound to a fence in the hills outside Laramie, Wyoming, savagely beaten and left to die in an act of brutality and hate that shocked the world. Matthew Shepard's death became a worldwide symbol of intolerance, but for the people of Laramie the event was deeply personal, and it is their voices we hear in this stunningly effective theatre piece.

Moises Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theatre Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half in the aftermath of the beating and conducted more than 200 interviews with people of the town. From these interviews as well as their own experiences, Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience. The Laramie Project chronicles the life of the town of Laramie in the year after the murder, using the actors to embody more than sixty roles. The result is a complex portrayal that dispels the simplistic media stereotypes and explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

Rohan Says "This script is a very important script which really is a must see for Riverina Audiences. It is a lesson in Tolerance and acceptance of your fellow man no matter who they are. Parents, take your children, Employers, take your staff, and Teachers, take your students".

School bookings:

Please contact Rohan Maloy directly on 0420 217 469. BOOKINGS FOR SCHOOL SHOWS ESSENTIAL.

The cast:  Billie Shepard, Clancy Arnold, Diana Lovett, Iain Wright, Janine Agzarian, Jessica Tripp, Matthew Popp, Nick Childe and Victor Moore. Written by Moises Kaufman, Directed by Rohan Maloy, Sound design by David Maloy, Costume design by Marita Macklin and lighting and special effects by Affinity Productions. 

Badges available in different locations around Wagga Wagga during Legacy Week.

School students will be selling badges on Fri 3 September in Baylis St.

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Patch Theatre presents an urban fairytale about a deliveryman. He is lured out of the busy-ness of his day to a world where work becomes child's play and everyday objects are magically transformed.

This wordless visual comedy features a foley artist who provides the music and sounds that orchestrate the story of a deliveryman who, in attempting to make a delivery, finds himself lured into a quirky, Tati-esque world where ordinary objects are imbued with mystery and magic. The journey beguilingly unfolds as the boxes and their contents make connections that draw him, clue by clue, back to the wonders of his childhood, beckoning him to reconstruct the lost joys of his own parenting.

In an enchanting finale, the Delivery Man is packed into a small box and delivered through the previously impenetrable warehouse door, back into a life of new possibilities and priorities. And so a Special Delivery is made.

Special Delivery is a hilarious, physical comedy in the style of Mr Bean.

Full of wonder, surprise and gentle humour Special Delivery is enchanting visual theatre.

Subscribers are entitled to purchase Kid's Season shows for $12.00 - please call the Box Office to redeem this offer.

All accompanying adults are free - please contact the booking office

Suitable for children aged 4 -8.

KITTY FLANAGAN: CHARMING & ALARMING

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Direct from sell-out seasons at the Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, Good News Week and 7pm Project regular, Kitty Flanagan is heading to Wagga to launch herself on a largely unsuspecting audience with the show CHARMING & ALARMING. 

Armed with a collection of her best stand-up, Charming and Alarming is a fast-paced evening of cracking stories, skillful characterisations and hard laughs. 

As the title suggests, the show is a fine balance of all things charming and alarming or as it has also been described "a little bit wrong but so incredibly right."

"Without doubt Australia's hottest female comedian right now."  The West Australian

"Effortlessly hilarious." The Age

A wide variety of camellias from across the region. Experts available to answer questions on the growing of camellias in this area and caring for them.

Viewing of blooms from 1pm to 4pm (Exhibitors from 7.30am)

Sturt Public School Hall, Lake Albert Road.

The monthly Downside Dance started in 1971 and has been regularly entertaining the people of Wagga Wagga and the Riverina for the past 38 years. Throughout this time, the same band, the Tin Shed Rattlers have been supplying the music, dance calling, entertainment, a cosy fire and a light supper for the thousands of people who have ventured out to downside over the years.

Adults $4.00
Children $1.00

The Downside Hall is 8km's along the Coolamon Rd on the right hand side.

Dance, speech, drama, music, vocal, instrumental bands and school groups.

Dance - Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke St

Music - Conservatorium of Music, Hely Ave and Joyes Hall

Speech - Joyes Hall and The Riverina Playhouse, Cross St

Enjoy a great out day at the races!

7 race TAB meeting.

Entry $8.00

12noon to 5pm

Children under 18 not permitted on the premises unless in the company of a responsible adult.

Wagga Wagga's beautiful, historic buildings have many tales to tell. This 90 minute tour will have you walking down the streets of the past and into the lives of those who walked them. Participants are advised to wear walking shoes and a sunhat. Afternoon tea will be served by the lagoon.

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre presents a Critical Stages and WHITE BOX production,

Director Kim Hardwick
Featuring Julia Davis & Jonathan Gavin
Production Designer Alex Sommer
Lighting Designer Martin Kinnane
Composer Phillip Scott

Listed by London's National Theatre as one of the most significant plays of the 20th Century, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is quite simply a modern classic.

Written by one of the UK's great living writers, Peter Nichols, this thought provoking and very funny play has been loved by audiences worldwide.

Brian (Bri) and Sheila are a young married couple. They care for their daughter, nicknamed 'Joe Egg', and are the model of bravery and courage in the face of adversity. Living by the rule that if you don't laugh you'll cry, it's fortunate that Bri is a natural born entertainer. But what lies beneath Bri's funny lounge room antics? We find out when two unwanted guests start to poke their noses where they don't belong.

Compelling and heartfelt, the play bubbles along with exuberance, comedy and witty performances.

This show can be selected as part of the 2010 Civic Theatre Subscription Season - purchase a minimum of five shows from the twelve on offer. Enjoy all the benefits of subscribing. 

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Troy Fisher is MEAT LOAF. 

The complete 'Bat Out Of Hell' album performed live plus many more of his hits. 

Live Band - Singers -  Dancers.  Featuring the fabulous singing and dancing of Kathryn Fisher, Justine Hogan, Eden Holmes, Chantelle Anderson and Emma Nichols.

Director - Peter Cox
Musical Director - Dave Wall
Choreographer - Kathryn Fisher

Get a group together and have a great night out!

Social weekend gathering of MG enthusiasts. Registration Saturday morning. Fun run and afternoon tea on Saturday afternoon. Gathering of the Faithful Dinner on Saturday evening

Cars on display Sunday from 8.00am to 9.30am in the Cross St Carpark (Cnr Cross and Tarcutta St's)

The Wagga Wagga Jazz and Blues festival has been an annual event since 1995. Each year it has attracted large crowds of jazz enthusiasts and a growing number of high quality Australian and International Jazz and Blues bands.

This years colours are RED, BLACK and WHITE

"Come and join us for a great weekend!"

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Online: www.waggajazz.org.au
Phone: 1300 100 122

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"After all those years being stuck on a page,

Did you ever imagine you'd see me on stage?

Now I'm here, there is no telling what may ensue!

No, there's no telling what!

But I'll give you a clue..."

So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favourite Dr Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!

Director - Stuart Morgan --- Assistant Director - Bret Power --- Musical Director - James Baker --- Choreographer - Emily Tokley & Ellie Colvin --- Producer - Affinity Productions

Please note:  Family tickets must be purchased in multiples of 4 (2 adult + 2 children).  

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All bands have one hour to perform (including setup and removal times)

Band entry is free
Entry $10.00 to general public

For further information contact: Mike 6925 1795 or 0418 610 064

Wagga Wagga Commercial Club, Gurwood St

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Raggs, Trilby, Pido, B. Max and Razzles decide to have a Dance Party! They warm up with a fun dance, but everybody is doing a different dance!!!

The dogs decide they have to pick the best dance for the party, so B. Max invents the 'Dance-O-Meter' to help judge!

All five dogs perform their dance to a song and teach the audience each special dance that they like best.

The Dance-O-Meter rates each dance as the "best" and they all tie.. The dogs then decide to combine all five moves for an 'ultra-mega dance!!!

Money makes the world go round. This is the bleak truth behind Violetta Valery's life of champagne, silk dresses and extravagant parties. No matter how she feels inside, when the music plays and the admirer pays, she must perform. So when she finds herself falling in love, her very livelihood is threatened. Can the beautiful songbird escape her gilded cage? Can she leave her past behind?

La Traviata epitomises what the world loves about Italian opera: it is an enthralling story, full of fascinating characters who sing devastatingly romantic music. This new production, directed by Rachel McDonald, promises to bring Verdi's unforgettable music to the stage with an elegant and searching new look at opera's favourite working girl.

This show can be selected as part of the 2010 Civic Theatre Subscription Season - purchase a minimum of five shows from the twelve on offer. Enjoy all the benefits of subscribing. 

Baby Bounce is a four week early literacy programme at the library. Through songs and rhymes, 0-12 month old babies are introduced to the rhythm and sound of language before they move onto their first books - colourful board books of which the library has an extensive collection for loan perfect for any inquisitive bub.

These sessions require one baby per lap so invite Mum, Dad, Aunts and Uncles for that extra lap if you have twins or triplets.

Places are limited: register your baby at the library now!

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Friday, September 17th, 7.30pm at the Home Tavern Hotel

 Wagga City Library is calling all poets, hip hop artists and other outspoken wordsmiths to polish their rhymes and lyrics for the Australian Poetry Slam, with over $10,000 in cash and prizes on offer. The Australian Poetry Slam is an initiative of Word Travels and State Libraries and is the nation's largest and richest poetry slam with cash and a gig at Ubud Writers and Readers Festival in Bali up for grabs.

All contestants have just two minutes to impress the judges (selected at random from the audience) with their spoken word, poetry, hip hop, monologues and stories. The Wagga heat will be hosted by Derek Motion and offers a $100 prize for the winner. The winner and runner-up will face a live audience at the State Final in November.

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A new Australian Opera for Young People!

Magpie and Dog are best friends, but their happy existence is interrupted by the arrival of Fox. This moving tale of love, temptation, risk and betrayal is beautifully brought to life through music, dance and drama.

In collaboration with Director Kate Gaul and Composer Daryl Wallis, Monkey Baa has created a theatrically inventive adaptation of this timeless fable by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks.

AN unforgettable experience that is as rich for adults as it is for young people.

Beautiful, wild and heart-strong.

Subscribers are entitled to purchase Kid's Season shows for $12.00 - please call the Box Office to redeem this offer.

Suitable for children aged 8+ and their families

   Fox  - A Guide for Parents

'the emotions stirred by this show will make it a memorable experience.'
Jason Blake Sydney Morning Herald April 2010

My marketing assistant and I have just watch the second performance of Fox at Bunbury and are totally inspired!

 It was a beautiful production and so much more than opera.  Having now seen it, I'd describe it as dance, puppetry and music bringing the book alive.  The actors related beautifully to the children and had great expression - it was so easy to tell what was going on with the story.  The Q&A after the show is also well worth it - although quick, the cast are really on the kids wavelength so I think the audience got a lot out of it.  Monkey Baa and Siren Theatre produced an amazing show and we are very pleased to have hosted them.
Joanne Yorath, Marketing Manager
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre May 2010

 It was awesome. I liked the Magpie and the Dog and the Opera. 
Jamison Power Aged 6 -April 2010

 It was amazing to see how the book was transformed into a play. I loved the Puppets and how they were moved to show emotions. I loved the music in it.  
Lucy Henderson Aged 10 - April 2010

You tube footage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIrTLhac2bc

TAKE A RAMBLE ROUND A RURAL RETREAT....
WANDER ROUND A WATER WISE-WISE GARDEN....
ENJOY A DEVONSHIRE TEA

Garden locations:

"Carwoola" Big Springs Rd (Devonshire Tea)

 "Split Rock" 20 Stellway Close, Kooringal 

"Carwoola" features many drought and salt tolerant plants. Over 7 years old this established garden provides year round colour, which attracts many species of birds. This garden also features a large drip irrigated vegetable garden and orchard, comprising of many different types of vegetables and fruits. Located in beautiful tranquil settings of neighbouring farmland and rolling hills, this garden is well worth the drive.

'Splitrock" is a water-wise native garden that is only 3 years old. The goal of the garden was to develop a xeriscape garden- meaning once established, needing little or no watering. A plant list from Alice Springs gave the owners an insight to what could probably survive in our harsh summers and winters. Plants you will see include Eremophilas("Desert Loving"), indigenous plants such as Acacia Implexa and also Wagga's Floral Emblem Banksia Marginata. Others used include Eucalypts, Acacias, Grevilleas and Native Grasses. This garden is truly surperb with views out to the east of Wagga and has the backdrop of Rocky Hill behind. One remarkable garden.

Maps available at the Visitor information Centre

"Two Open Gardens" in aid of the Uniting Church Building Fund at Glenfield Park.

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After the success of last year's Orchestral Concert, the Riverina Conservatorium of Music and the Australian Army Band Kapooka will once again join forces to present an evening of orchestra favorites. This exciting concert will feature music by Grieg, Gershwin, Vivaldi, Copland and Kodaly. Soloists for the evening will include young artists from the RCM's Scholarship program who will have their debut performances with a full orchestra.

Stephanie Wall, Joshua Prenzler and Campbell Diamond will all perform solo works accompanied by the orchestra. Campbell will perform the stunning Vivaldi Guitar Concerto in D, Joshua will perform the 1st movement from the Grieg piano concerto and Stephanie Wall will sing a medley of popular Gershwin songs. Campbell is now a student at the ANU School of Music after winning the Dr Ray King Scholarship at the RCM in 2009. Joshua is a year 10 student at Kooringal High School and Stephanie is a student at Wagga Wagga High. All three students were major scholarship recipients at the 2009 RCM Scholarship Day and are all stunning young musicians!

As in 2009, the Orchestra will be Conducted by Major Jeff Cocks from the Australian Army Band Kapooka with guest conductors Captain Darren Cole and RCM Director Hamish Tait. The concertmaster for the evening will be the RCM's principal string teacher Lauren Davis. The Orchestra will also include several musicians from the ANU School of Music.

Please note:  A group consists of four or more people - A family ticket must be purchased in multiples of four (2 adult + 2 children)

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Manpower Australia Back by Popular Demand!

Over the past year they have been performing shows in front of adoring fans in Las Vegas, Canada, Atlantic City, Russia, Taiwan & the Philippines. Now, Australia's Number 1 Male Revue, internationally acclaimed entertainment sensation Manpower Australia is returning to Wagga Wagga appearing at Wagga Commercial Club on Sunday 19 September.

With dynamic dancing & state of the art lighting, this fully-choreographed 2-hour stage spectacular has been wooing women all over the world since 1989. Now regarded as one of Australia's most successful entertainment exports, Manpower Australia has 3 troupes of entertainers touring simultaneously worldwide. With annual seasons booked in Reno, Atlantic City, Canada & Russia, it seems the world cannot get enough of our Aussie men!

So, if you're looking for a great way to spend a Girls Night Out or something a little different to celebrate your Hen's Night, grab a ticket to see Manpower Australia at the Wagga Commercial Club & enjoy all that the show has to offer, Las Vegas style.

Enjoy a great out day at the races!

7 race TAB meeting.

12noon to 5pm

Entry $8.00

Children under 18 not permitted on the premises unless in the company of a responsible adult.

          Since 1963, Henty Machinery Field Days has grown into the most successful mixed farming expo in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the best in the world, each year, over three days in September, more than 750 exhibitors present the world's best agricultural technology for an audience of between 50,000-60,000 Australian farming professionals, organised and staged by those farming professionals.

          Henty is a massive outdoor supermarket for leading edge farm machinery, products and services from North America and Europe and showcases Australia's unique engineered and technical solutions to the challenges of farming on one of the world's driest continents.

          The technology at Henty each year embraces advances for the efficient management of major agricultural enterprises.  Henty Machinery Field Days sits in the middle of Australia's developing Oil seeds Industry.

          Henty is located on a superbly laid out permanent all-weather rural exhibition site with broad display avenues including 100ha (250 acres) of car parking and an on-site airstrip.  The site is situated between the two major regional cities of Albury and Wagga Wagga in south eastern Australia and is an easy drive from the national capital, Canberra.  Albury and Wagga are serviced by air, road and rail from the State capitals of Melbourne and Sydney and offer a wide range of accommodation options from four star hotels to farm stays and home host programs.

During the school holidays Best Street Studios will be offering an extensive art workshop program for children, with hands on workshops in everything from painting to woodwork and beading to sculpture, to name a few.

v     Each workshop is three hours in duration

v     Workshops are project based so that children not only take away new skills and knowledge but also complete a piece of work in each session

v     $35 per session (includes materials and firing of work)

v     Open to school aged children aged 5-12 years

Kathryn Powderly is an experienced artist who works across many mediums including: clay, wire, mosaic, wood, painting and found object sculpture. With over 28 years of experience teaching children and adults, combined with over 20 years of studio art experience, Kathryn places great emphasis on passing on her artistic skills to both adults and children.
These workshops are popular so book early to ensure a position. $35 per session

The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre proudly presents the 2010 Season of Music at Midday featuring Australian Army Band Kapooka. Conducted by Major Jeff Cocks

Tickets 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 (midday) will be reallocated.

This is a free event.

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There are four Music at Midday concerts throughout the year - the four dates are:
*  Australian Army Band Kapooka - Wednesday 28th April Midday
*  Air Force Band - Friday 30 July Midday
*  Australian Army Band Kapooka - Wednesday 29th September Midday
*  Australian Army Band Kapooka - Wednesday 3rd November Midday