0427 215 258

8am - 1pm

Pick up a bargain at the local trash and treasure market. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables are also available.

Cheryl and Allan
03 5727 0232

If you can sing, play an instrument, recite poetry or tell a good yarn come along to the Everton Hotel for fun family friendly activity.

2nd Sunday of the month @ 2pm

Indigo Vineyard 1221 Beechworth Wangaratta Road Everton Upper Vic 3678

Ph: 03 5727 0233 www.indigovineyard.com.au emails@indigovineyard.com.au

Last Sunday of every month Indigo Vineyard Open Mic.  

Join us for an afternoon of music, food and wine.  There are BBQ lunches and vineyard platters, cake and coffee and locally brewed beer available.  Bring an instrument and join in.  No BYO.

Bookings Essential call Barb Young 03 5723 2000

The Ukuleles for Carers group, also known as the "Cukes", has introduced carers looking to have some fun and spend time with other going through similar experiences, to the benefits of music and a good old fashioned sing-a-long. 

Bendigo Bank with assistance from High Country Library present little listeners.

For children under 5 years old.

Stories, Songs and loads of fun.

10.30am

No bookings required

Bookings Essential 03 5729 8030 or email wendy@pizzini.com.au

Take part in a cooking class with Katrina Pizzini where she will teach participants how to cook delicious dishes.

Friday 4 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Saturday 5 - Versatile, Delicious ... & Vegetarian
Thursday 17 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads
Friday 18 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 19 - The Dinner Party

For more information including prices go to www.pizzini.com.au/pizzini/cooking-school.php

May 17-19 events are part of the High Country Harvest event.  For more information on High Country Harvest click here for the brochure or go to www.highcountryharvest.com.au

1300 468 233 bookings essential

Tower Restaurant facilitates the training of hospitality students using a simulated industry environment. The restaurant has a modern atmosphere. Student chefs and waiters work under hospitality staff supervision to provide great service and an innovative menu of food and beverages, all at affordable prices.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please mention when booking.

The Tower Restaurant will be open on the following dates:

Wednesday Lunch - Cafe Style Menu $15-$20pp 12pm-2pm
2 May
9 May
16 May
23 May
30 May
Thursday Dinner - Degustation Menu $25-$30pp 6pm-9pm
10 May
17 May
24 May
Thursday Dinner - Set Menu $25-30pp 6pm-9pm
31 May
Tuesday Lunch - A la Carte Menu $15-20pp 12pm-2pm
29 May

03 5725 3292

Savour a menu of uber-local seasonal dishes matched with unique, award-winning boutique wines. 

Not normally open to the public to dine, the menu showcases the Glenrowan and Wangandary tasting experience.  All produce for the menu has been sourced by walking or cycling the region's tracks and trails.

Follow a visit with a hike or cycle of the region to source treats to take home.

This event if part of the High Country Harvest Festival for more information www.highcountryharvest.com.au or click here for brochure.

03 5727 3589

The new Centre of Culinary Excellence plays host to the Milawa Gourmet Region series.

Learn the lost arts of cheese and truffle making, preserving, honey spinning and much more.

The hands on classes will introduce you to Milawa sweet Things, Walkabout Apiaries, Blue Ox Berry Farm, Milawa Mustards, Milawa Muscat Retreat and EV Olives.

Sun 20 May  9am - 4pm
Mon 21 May 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
Tue 22 May 10am - 2pm
Wed 23 May 10am-12pm & 2pm - 5pm
Thur 24 May 9am - 12pm & 2pm - 5pm
Fri 25 May 10am-12pm

For details of each day's activities click here.

These events are part of the High Country Harvest Festival for more information www.highcountryharvest.com.au or click here for brochure

03 5721 2366

Join in Library and information week at the Wangaratta Library.

Activities include:

Paper crafts - All day, all week!

Library Catalogue demonstrations - 2pm Everyday and 7pm Wednesday

Introduction to digital audio books - Monday 21 May at 10am

National Simultaneous Storytime - Wednesday 23 May at 11am click here for flyer

Beginners introduction to Trove - Friday 25 May at 2pm

For more details click here.

www.RunForCF.com.au

65k's for 5 days, 65 roses

325km run, Melbourne to Albury.  The guys will stay in Wangaratta Thursday 24 May.

Support the guys in their run from The Royal Children's Hospital to Albury NSW by visiting the website.

Bookings 03 5722 8105 Between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday, 33 - 37 Ford Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677

An annual event featuring dance students of the region.

3 sessions per day, morning afternoon & evening.

9am-Midday
1pm-5pm
6pm-10pm

Wangaratta Festival of Dance - Celebration of Youth & Dance

All tickets: $8.00

Running time: 3 sessions per day

For further details or entry forms for dancers please contact Auroa Cudini on 03 5721 8368

Emma 0430 139 242

Support a great cause by joining the Greta Football Netball Club for supper.

Great prizes being raffled, a delicioius supper and great country hospitality - see you there!

 www.historicwinton.org

110 years of Cadillac.
90 years of Austin Seven, Lancia Lamba, Austin 12/4.
80 years of Austin 10 and Hillman Minx.
85 years of A Model Ford
75 years of Volvo, Cadillac LaSalle.
60 years for the Austin Healey 100, Renault 8, Austin Champ.
50 years of Ford Cortina, AC Cobra, Austin Freeway, Triumph Spitfire, Morris 1100, Lotus Elan, MGB, Chrysler Valiant.

 Historic Winton highlights are: 

The ever-expanding Shannons Classic Car Park featuring car and bike club displays, including Pre-War sporting Rileys.
Spectator access to the Competition Paddock where all the fabulous old racing machines are on open display.
If you have a classic or special-interest car or bike, you’re welcome to join the spectator car park display on the Saturday or Sunday. 

Raceway entry fees: Sat $20, Sun $30, competition paddock $5, children 14 and under n/c. 

Friday 25 May 2012
As part of 2012 Historic Winton weekend activities, invitations are extended to join in the Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour historicwinton@hotmail.com  Assembling 9am at the Benalla Art Gallery. Red plate vehicles welcome. The tour concludes with a 'Shine & Show' display outside the Benalla Civic Centre from 3-5pm. Further information, please phone David Lidgerwood on 03 5764 4291  

Historic Winton in 2012 include plenty of birthdays:, Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting, presents a weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s. 

Sunday 27 May 2012
Conducted by the Austin 7 Club with assistance from the Historic Motorcycle Racing Association Vic.As part of 2012 Historic Winton, invitations are extended to join in a special display on Sunday 27^th May incorporating:
Historic Commercial and Military Vehicles, U Bute Aussie Ute - Gathering for pre-1975 vehicles - with a giveaway pack for the first 200 utility entrants, and great trophies awarded to Aussie Utes of special interest. - the older the better - free entry for commercial or military vehicles 50 years and older.  

1800 994 750

King Vally Prosecco Road members invite you and your friends to a fun night of fizz, fun & funky tunes!!!

Be welcomed on arrival with a refreshing Prosecco spritz cocktail to kick of the evening.

Compare all 6 Prosecco's from the Prosecco Road producers matched with canapes prepared by the regions best chefs using an array of local produce.

Why not get a group together and have a friendly game of Bocce on the lawn or dance the nigh away to the beats from our DJ.

This event is part of the High Country Harvest. For more events go to www.highcountryharvest.com.au or click here for brochure

Booking recommended.  Café Martinis 03 5721 9020

Grab a sneak peak of some enticing performances from North Rivers academy of Music's Scholars group - including songs about to hit the studios in preparation for radio and internet release. Also on offer are some new faces to the North Rivers Academy of Music stable who have spectacular futures as performing artists.

Join us for a great nights entertainment with some great food and company!!

03 5729 8030

Learning the art of fly fishing will ignite a fire in your soul.  At this Pizzini event you will be taught by the region's most experienced fly casting and fishing instructors.  You will feast on beautiful food prepared by Bryan Alley at the family's hotel in Whitfield and be treated to a wine tasting at the cellar door by Alfred Pizzini.

This event is part of the High Country Harvest Festival for more information www.highcountryharvest.com.au or click here for brochure

03 5727 3589

Milawa Cheese Company's Charity Cheese Ball raising money for cancer research, is a black tie, candle-lit dinner with dancing.  The dinner will focus on local produce and be matched with some of the region's finest wines.  Bid at the silent auction and receive some truly exceptional local produce.

This event is part of the High Country Harvest Festival for more information www.highcountryharvest.com.au or click here for brochure.

For your invitation click here.  Bookings essential click here for booking form.

56 Ovens street, Wangratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic,gov.au
03 5722 0865

Landscape paintings and drawings exploring environmental themes that often combine images from two or more totally different locations, playing on the notion of 'artistic licence', giving the paintings surreal overtones.

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Chicken ballantine with risotto

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $95 per person

Adam will teach you knife skills, curing and poaching techniques as you prepare a delicious ballantine from chicken.  You will also learn the art of making the perfect risotto to serve with your chicken.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

03 5766 2237

A unique opportunity to look at the making of North East Victoria's iconic wine, Liqueur Muscat.  Participants will learn, taste and smell the wonderful world of Muscat.  An intimate event each guest will make a bottle of their own blend to take away.

This event is part of the High Country Harvest Festival for more information www.highcountryharvest.com.au or click here for brochure.

Bob 0418 568 657

Come and learn about this Olympic Sport that is the most watched winter sport on European television. It's a summer biathlon event, so bring your bike & helmet for some seriously good fun! No bike? Bring your runners!

Bookings Edgars Newsagency 03 5721 3758

Wangaratta Choristers present A concert of Italian gems.

Including Vivaldi's Gloria, Howard Blake's 'Song of St. Francis'

Also performing: 'Non Modo Sed Etiam', featuring Ursula Genaehr on recorder and Bendict Wilson on organ.

Tickets $20 School Children under 16 free (with an endorsed ticket)

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Come along with Elmo and the Sesame Street gang as they circle the globe in this all-singing, all-dancing stage show touring Australia in 2012.

Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Elmo use the letters of the alphabet to navigate a voyage through imagination that sees the gang visiting China, Zambia, France, India and Australia!

Elmo and his friends have fun learning how people sing and dance and say hello in different places, but things don't go to plan when Cookie Monster eats a letter of the alphabet. Can Abby Cadabby find the right spell to help? Along the way, audiences will also delight in hearing a sensational tale from The Count and will help some backpacking rubber-duckies find a place to stay with Bert and Ernie.

Featuring a bunch of classic Sesame Street songs alongside catchy new tunes, SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO'S WORLD TOUR will delight Sesame Street fans of ALL ages.

Bookings essential 03 5729 8030 or email wendy@pizzini.com.au

Take part in a cooking class with Katrina Pizzini where she will teach participants how to cook delicious dishes.

Thursday 21 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi (evening class)
Friday 22 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 23 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads

For more information including prices go to www.pizzini.com.au/pizzini/cooking-school.php

1300 468 233 bookings essential

Tower Restaurant facilitates the training of hospitality students using a simulated industry environment. The restaurant has a modern atmosphere. Student chefs and waiters work under hospitality staff supervision to provide great service and an innovative menu of food and beverages, all at affordable prices.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please mention when booking.

The Tower Restaurant will be open on the following dates:

Wednesday Lunch - Cafe Style Menu $15-$20pp 12pm-2pm
6 June
13 June
20 June
27 June
Thursday Dinner - Set Menu $25-30pp 6pm-9pm
7 June
14 June
21 June
Tuesday Lunch - A la Carte Menu $15-20pp 12pm-2pm
5 June
12 June
19 June
26 June

Wangaratta Library 03 5721 2366

The Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale 9.30am-12noon at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books to choose from, with prices ranging from $2 to $5. All money raised will assist the Friends group in purchasing equipment for the Library.

Dinner Bookings 03 5721 2605

Come along and enjoy Dallas Frasca with special guest Rick Steward.

This concert is part of the Sound Painter National Tour.

For ticket purchases book online at www.dallasfrasca.com

03 5722 0761

Melbourne based artist Amelda Read-Forsythe's lumious paintings shimmer and shift, drawing you into the mercuiral landscapes they describe.  Her work pays tribute to the wonder of nature and with luminous colours and feather-light touch she captures the landscape in a way that is alluring, original and wholly her own.

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Kitty returns with her highly anticipated new show and this time she answers all the difficult questions: What’s wrong with teenagers? Why are babies so angry? What snackfoods should be avoided when dating? Should cabaret be outlawed?  When did rappers start hating on ladies? Is it okay to take hot beverages into the dunny can? Is dunny can an acceptable term for toilet? What makes ham so delicious? Which religion is best for me? And of course, are all women who own cats mental?

"If you've seen Flanagan on The 7pm Project and Good News Week you'll have an idea of what to expect but she's even better - and faster - live." The Independent Weekly

Adults $34.90, Conc $31.90, Student $31.90, Group 10+ 31.90

Box Office 5722 8105 or visit www.wangarattapac.com.au

Day Time Melodies....

For the first time, join us in the Memorial Hall for a delightful afternoon of music, dancing and cake!

Postponed until October

1800 801 065

A display of paintings by artist Susan Lockwood Devlin.

www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au or 5722 0888

Come and hear from Local sustainable builders, designers and home owners on houw they have acieved sustainability in their own homes and buildings.  Free soup and sandwiches supper.  RSVP for catering purposes by June 1st

The Eco Living trailer will display solar panels and ways to save energy and water at home.

For further information contact the Rural City of Wangaratta on 03 5722 0888.

Click here for poster.

03 5729 3604

 Join our judge at the gala opening to hear the winners announced. Savour premium King Valley wines and enjoy delicious canapés.

Reserve your return seat on the Wangaratta bus, tickets $5.00

Art Show Exhibition - 9, 10 & 11 June, 10am - 5pm, Entry $3.00

View over 250 artworks by local, Victorian and interstate artists crafted in a diverse range of styles

across several mediums.

For more information visit www.kingvalleyartshow.com.au

Gala Opening - Friday 8 June, 7.30pm, Tickets $25.00 all inclusive

Click here for event brochure

Jenny Booth 03 5766 2282 or 0427 662 443
jennifer.booth@taminickcellars.com.au

Weekend Highlights

• Live music and cellar door entertainment
• Wine appreciation and learning sessions with the winemakers
• Art exhibitions by artists inspired by the Warby Range
• An opportunity to wine Glenrowan winemakers' packs of premium regional wines
• Wine & Dine evening event at Rinaldo's Wangaratta

Hit The Trail

The Trails, Tastings & Tales tasting glass is $5 with proceeds assisting the Glenrowan Vignerons Association to grow the region as a wine tourism destination.

The glass is required for tastings at all wineries participating in the event.  Glasses and 'Kelly Gang' permits are available at all wineries listed in the event brochure.

Collect a stamp from each winery on the Kelly Gang permit to go in the draw to win a Glenrowan winemakers' selection pack of premium regional wines.  Drawn July 2012

Click here for event brochure.

1800 801 065

The King Valley's annual winter celebration!  Join the winemaking families of the King Valley over the Queen's Birthday long weekend for warming food, great wine and a festive family atmosphere.

For the first time this year there will be a hop on hop off shuttle bus to the nine participating wineries.  Buses will depart from Albury, Beechworth and Wangaratta.   

Download the bus timetable here    

Book your shuttle bus ticket here

Download the Weekend Fit for a King brochure (2039kb)

03 5766 4235

Round 2 of an exciting championship race meeting with vehicles such as Super TT, Sports Sedans, Formula Ford, Formula Vee and other comping for the title of Victorian Mort Racing champion in their particular category.

03 5721 8800 or website rinaldos.com.au

Pasta, including filled pasta

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

In this class you will make and kneed your own silky pasta dough and turn it into fettuccini, ravioli, tortellini and more. Participants will learn how to make interesting fillings and different sauces to accompany the pasta.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

03 5727 9301

The Market celebrates the best of the King Valley's food, wine and its vibrant community. A fantastic event for locals and visitors alike where you have the opportunity to speak directly with the growers and to ask them how best to prepare or use their products.

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. 
We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. 
Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 
Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

GUY SEBASTIAN ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ARMAGEDDON TOUR 2012 
TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 
Six Degrees Management is thrilled to announce that for the first time in two years Guy Sebastian will be headlining his own tour across Australia. The tour will run throughout June and July 2012 to coincide with the release of his highly anticipated seventh album Armageddon and will undoubtedly be his biggest and best to date. 
Tickets will be available from 10am Friday 17 February. Guy will be visiting more than 30 regional and metropolitan venues for exclusive one night only performances where he will play all the old favourites, as well as songs from his forthcoming album Armageddon, including the brand new, double platinum single Don't Worry Be Happy. I'm so excited to get back out on the road! I'm playing shows in places I've never visited before and I can't wait to get out and do what I do best, which is sing and hang out with my fans. This one is going to be big! says Guy.
 
Guy is one of Australia's greatest singer-songwriters and has proved his place as an Australian idol. After winning the first series in 2003, Guy captured the hearts of Australians with his unique and incredible vocal talent. Since then his success has carried over into six multi-platinum albums and countless sell-out tours. Add to this his string of awards and the fact he is the only Australian male artist in Australian music history to achieve five chart-topping singles - including Angels Brought Me Here, All I Need Is You, Out With My Baby, Like It Like That and Who's That Girl?  And you can see why Guy truly is a world-class talent. Don't miss your chance to witness the Armageddon when Guy performs at a town near you! 
The album Armageddon will be released mid 2012 through Sony Music www.guysebastian.com

7.30pm

Sold Out

56 Ovenst Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Artists from around the country participate in this project focusing on contemporary textiles that are no bigger than 30 x 30 x 30cm.  Techniques and themes explore everything from the joy of pure colour, texture and decoration, through to more serious contemplation on environmental and social issues and elements that propel textiles into the realm of art.

Bookings Essential 03 5722 0761

$15pp includes lunch and materials.

Come and try your hand at creating your own lino-cut. You will get lots of hands on experience and have heaps of fun to help you produce your own one off print.

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Chicken ballantine with risotto

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $95 per person

Adam will teach you knife skills, curing and poaching techniques as you prepare a delicious ballantine from chicken. You will also learn the art of making the perfect risotto to serve with your chicken.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

Limited places available. More details available from Wangaratta Art Gallery.  Bookings and preparyment essential call 03 5722 0761 (before 12 June)

 The workshop aims to build confidence in composition and construction of experimental forms, to encourage adventurous risk-taking with textile and paper based processes working towards a series of finished forms; as a resource towards further fresh, miniature image making.
No textile/embroidery or drawing experience is required. All levels welcome.

Most materials will be provided. A list of suggested extra materials and requirements will be provided on booking.

Julie Montgarrett is a Lecturer in Art and Design at Charles Sturt University, Wagga in the School of Communication and Creative Industries with a long career as an Textile Artist and Designer exhibiting in numerous solo and group exhibitions, public and private commissions, residencies, workshops and awards.
Recent works can be found on flikr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30815571@N08/

The workshop will explore ideas about the six sides of cloth, unforseen spaces and unpredictable narratives at a miniature scale. Participants will explore a number of approaches such as folding, tracing, transparency, printing, fusing, hand and machine stitch, collage and appliqué to create a series of individual, experimental, small scale paper and textile book forms.

Bookings 03 5721 2605

Join Luke R Davies and recycled string band in an afternoon of music at The Vine Hotel.

Tickets at the door $10

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

CIRCA is a thoroughly new kind of circus: daring, breathtaking, and cheeky.

This extraordinary troupe has left the high top and drum roll behind and stripped circus bare - and its bold new vision is taking the world by storm.

Rapturously acclaimed around the globe, this is movement at its most adventurous - with a cabaret twist and larrikin's flair.  Combining high energy, sound and innovative audio-visual projections, seven of the world's best performers present jaw-dropping acrobatic feats.

Australia's CiRCA breaks out of the big top to create "a bold new vision of circus as a delightful, provocative and contemporary art form." The troupe of seven extremely athletic artists push the human body to its limits, moving from highly connected acrobatic and tumbling sequences through fast-paced intricate scenes to a haunting finale.

Using tracks by Leonard Cohen, Sigur Ros and Cake, CiRCA blends bodies, lights and sound to create a thrilling, romantic and terrifying ballet of precision tumbling that is not only visually astonishing and powerful but also beautiful and sophisticated.

Yaron Lifschitz, CiRCA's Artistic Director describes the performance, "There are moments that are dynamic and exciting as acrobats fly through the air; then there are moments that are still, lyrical and beautiful as the performers balance precariously on each other or hang in suspension."

After making there Spoleto debut last summer in Charleston, South Carolina The Post and Courier stated, "In an age where technology never ceases to amaze, it is a relief to see the human body alone do the same, bringing the audience to its feet in awe."

It's dangerous, skillful, immediate and powerful...but above all it's intimate and real.

TIME: 7:30pm

VENUE: the Alpine MDF Theatre

Running Time 75 minutes running time no interval

Ticket Price: Adult $40, Concession $35, Student/Child (15 & under) $20, Group 6+ $35

"Knee-tremblingly sexy, beautiful and moving..." The Guardian, UK 4 STARS

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

The undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will be honoured by Australia's own soul diva, Christine Anu in the brand new show REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook.

In this must-see performance, Anu conjures soulful interpretations of Aretha's most memorable songs including the signature tunes Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman as well as Think, Chain of Fools, Today I Sing the Blues, Rock Steady, Bridge over Troubled Water and many other unforgettable classic melodies.

Anu will tour REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook in 2012 to coincide with Aretha Franklin's 70th Birthday and the release of an album of the same title. Australia's Iconic Indigenous Entertainer, Christine Anu has been delighting Australian audiences for two decades with an award-winning repertoire spanning across music, theatre, dance, film, television and children's entertainment and has garnered accolades in all quarters of show business.

For this special tour, Christine will be joined on stage by Women of Soul - Starring Miss Min & Evie J Willie

03 5766 4235 or website www.wintonraceway.com.au

After a successful year in 2011, this will be the third year that the Shannon's National Series is running at Winton Raceway, so get ready in 2012 for another exciting round of the Shannon's Nationals.  The rounds of this series are run at a number of circuits in Australia, such as Mallala Raceway, Phillip Island, Sandown and Wakefield Park, giving the event a truly National image.  This series gives an opportunity for categories such as HQ Holdens, Saloon Cars, Commodore Cup vehicles, Sports Sedans and Production, Formula 3, and Touring Cars to run at various tracks around Australia whilst competing in individual category championship series events.

For more information info@nram.org.au

Northern Rivers Academy of music presents a variety concert.

Come along and support some of the area's up and coming young talent. 

Join the students in a BBQ tea from 6pm with music from 7.30pm

Tickets can be booked prior to the event at the Box Office of the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre 10am-4pm Mon-Fri 03 5722 8105 or at the door.

$10 per person, $8 Group +4 and Under 6 free.

03 5729 8277

Combine your love of salami and wine with this opportunity to make salami at Politini Wines. 

June 23rd & 30th

For more details and bookings ring 03 5729 8277 or go to www.politiniwines.com.au

03 5722 0865

Works from members of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria - North East Branch.

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Gnocchi and semi-freddo

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

Get your hands dirty while making and rolling your own gnocchi from scratch and then learn the correct technique for cooking it. Watch as Adam expertly demonstrates the art of making a rich meat ragout. Finish off with something sweet in another hands-on session. You will create a delicious semi freddo (Italian semi-frozen ice cream dessert) and will also learn several variations on this dessert.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

Wangaratta Dog Club
Lesley Osmotherly
03 5721 2871

International judges in attendance

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Part 1: Pulsates Junior School presents Angelina Ballerina. Miss Mimi takes Angelina and friends on a excursion to the local fair. Angelina learns there is lots of fun to be had and also some valuable lessons to be learnt.

Part 2: Pulsates Intermediate and Senior School shows off their amazing talents and love for performing a Celebration of Dance performing in styles Jazz, Hip-hop, Musical Theatre, Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance.

Adults $20, Conc $15, Child $10

03 5727 0420

Amulet's "Roast Less Travelled" lunch has been selected as a highlight event for the Melbourne Food and Wine Roast Collection!

This is an educational lunch about Goat with chef Cate Hardman, goat producer Pier Foa and Sue Thornton speaking throughout the lunch.  The menu is packed with local produce and the Barbera wine adds another interesting element to the lunch. 

For more information click here for the media release.

For flyer click here. 

Bookings at the Box Office 03 5722 8105 Mon - Fri 10am-4pm

Have you ever wondered what to do with children on a rainy day? Grandma Nell did.

She let her grandchildren fossick through her treasure chest ... and what treasures they did find!

Come and share with 200 primary school students, their talends and their joby as they sing, dance and act their way through a variety of all time classics...

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

A midyear concert highlighting the children's progress to date and giving a taste of what's to come at the End Of Year concert.  Come and see what Wangaratta District Studio of Dance students have accomplished so far this year.

Suitable for all ages.

Commences 6pm. 

Running time 1.5 hours

All tickets $13.50

Enquiries: AH.  0407311899   B.H Glen Rowan Cobb & Co 03 5766 2409

tiamaria53@yahoo.com.au
Bookings essential 03 5766 2255

The Glenrowan 132nd siege and Ned Kelly's capture will be commemmorated on Saturday 30 June at 7.30pm   This year the event will be held at the Glenrowan Hotel. 

To join in the night please book direct with the hotel.  For more information contact 0407 311 899 or Glenrowan Cobb & Co 03 5766 2409

Entertainment will feature Eureka Smith with discussions about Glenrowan.

Proudly sponsored by the Glenrowan Improvers

Click here for poster

1800 801 065

Tastes of Two Regions is returning to Canberra on Sunday 1 July, bringing together two outstanding wine growing districts, Rutherglen and the King Valley. Enjoy tastings of regional wines and delicious artisan produce from passionate wine and food entrepreneurs, plus wine theatre sessions and an opportunity to win a short break in our fabulous area.

Bookings Essential 03 5727 0420

The Shared Table is a series of Lunch events over July.

Sunday 8th July - Local Trout
Prepared in two "wintery" ways with a Spanish twist.

Sunday 15th July - Pork
A hint of Toulouse, a dash of cider and glamour cabbage rolls.

Sunday 22nd July - Goat
So slow roasted - a touch of spice and local fruits.

Sunday 29th July - And for something different
Away from the winter gloom with a Vietnamese tang.

 $55 pp includes the two course meal, appetisers and a complimentary beverage on arrival.  Additional beverages are available for sale by the glass.

Click here for flyer including booking form

Bookings essential 03 5729 8030 or email wendy@pizzini.com.au

Take part in a cooking class with Katrina Pizzini where she will teach participants how to cook delicious dishes.

Thursday 5 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 6 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Saturday 7 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads
Thursday 12 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 13 - Versatile, Delicious ... & Vegetarian
Saturday 14 - The Dinner Party
Thursday 19 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Friday 20 - Quick & Healthy

For more information including prices go to www.pizzini.com.au/pizzini/cooking-school.php

56 Ovenst Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Artists from around the country participate in this project focusing on contemporary textiles that are no bigger than 30x30x30.  Techniques and themes explore everything from the joy of pure colour, texture and decoration, through to more serious contemplation on environmental and social issues and elements that propel textiles in the realm of art.

0431 890 158

Painting on a wooden gessoed board, participants will explore the traditional methods of painting tempera/gouache with a modern twist to acheive layers.  A professional finish will be created with traditional polishing techniques.

Class participants need to bring a visual diary for drawing.

Cost for the two days $160, which includes GST and all materials.

Workshop suitable for Adults and Secondary Students

0431 890 158

This workshop will explore both screen printing using stencils for multi-colored designs and using screen and tools in a far more freer and creative manner.  Prints will be produced on both fabric and paper.

Class participants need to bring a visual diary and patterns/motifs/ideas suitable for printing.

Cost for the day $80, which includes GST and all materials

0431 890 158

Printmaking in it's simplest yet creative form.  From observational drawings participants will develop various forms of expressive monoprints, refining techques and skills in their use of color in the morning session.  The development of line and shape will be the focus of the image made with etching tools in the afternoon, resulting in a linear work full of surprises. 

Class participants need to bring a visual diary for drawing.

Cost for the day $80, which includes GST and all materials.

This workshop is suitable for Adults & Secondary Students

0431 890 158

An inspirational workshop that explores drawing techniques and a variety of medium, as the participant works from concepts and theme ideas to a detailed artistic journal.  Drawing skills will be developed and ideas and techniques are adaptable for fabric mediums.

Class participants need to bring a visual diary and a variety of images/ideas/inspirational material for a journal theme eg. Photos, books etc.

Cost for the two days $120, which includes GST and all materials.

03 5721 2598

Enjoy a wonderful display of quilts.

Open Daily details to be advised.

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta.
Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. 
Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

DATE: Friday 6 July 2012 
TIME: 8:00pm 
Happy Days Records by special arrangement with its president Big Al Delvecchio, brings this unique concept to the stage with new stars and memories from the era that reigns supreme in Rock N Roll history. Big Al, world famous drive-in owner of Al's Diner, has cooked up a rock and roll feast large enough to whet any appetite assembling the greatest band ever to take you back to a decade that created music legends and influenced a formidable culture, performing a catalogue where their songs are timeless, their hits are endless, and their flair is never forgotten. Rock like never before and take the journey back to the Class of 59!!!
Introducing the class and cast of '59 band for the 'Rock Around Australia' Tour 2012. Buddy Holly - starring Scott Cameron, Elvis Presley - starring Anthony Petrucci, Johnny Cash - starring Daniel Thompson, Bill Hayley - starring Tom Carruthers, Eddie Cochran - starring Duncan McConnell, Big Bopper Junior - starring Simon O`Connor, Jerry Lee Lewis - starring Cassidy Wilson

Tickets: All tickets $65 
Running time: 120 minutes with 20 minute interval

03 5766 4235

Fun day open to public to take the opportunity to drive their cars around the circuit.  Cost $35 per driver and passenger.  Helmet and flame retardant clothing required. 

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Pasta, including filled pasta

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

In this class you will make and kneed your own silky pasta dough and turn it into fettuccini, ravioli, tortellini and more. Participants will learn how to make interesting fillings and different sauces to accompany the pasta.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

03 5729 8277

Combine your love of salami and wine with this opportunity to make salami at Politini Wines.

July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

For more details and bookings ring 03 5729 8277 or go to www.politiniwines.com.au

Tina 5727 9417 or Jacquie 0423 500 584

This is a relay for life fundraiser.

There will be Demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops.

FibreFest will launch at King Valley Cucina Sat 7th July 1pm-5pm $15 entry fee includes nibbles, bubbly and the exhibition opening.

For full details of the event click here

For more information on to book a stall Contact Marls Park 03 5722 1075 or 0408 580 863 or email marls.1@hotmail.com

All handmade craft products including sewing, embroidery, quilted, patchwork, knitted, crochet, jewellery, paintings, baked goods and much more.

BBQ Breakfast and Lunch

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Dorothy the Dinosaur's Beach Party is the stompy-wompy show full of super sandy songs that will fill your day with sunshine!

Dorothy and her friends, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Fairy Clare and Henry the Octopus, are joined by sensational singers and dancers, Clare Dee and The Dance-A-Lots, in their dazzling beach party outfits!

With your favourite Wiggly songs, such as Can You (Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?), Having Fun at the Beach and Monkey Dance, the surf's up for this wacky wave of fun!

Written by blue Wiggle Anthony Field, he enthused, "This show is Dorothy's best yet!". Dorothy the Dinosaur's Beach Party is setting sail for Wangaratta this July!

Running Time: 1 hour (no interval)

Ticket Price: All tickets $22.50, Group 10+ $20.25

see the website www.stitchedupfestival.com for full program details as they are released or call Sally 0414 430 894

The stitched up Makers & Creators Day is run by the Wangaratta Textile Arts Association, and will be a vibrant celebration of Wangaratta's textile community.

Featuring free demonstrations, workshops, a Crafternoon & Makers Market, the Maker's & Creators Day will have something for everyone.  If you're looking for a piece of locally made textile art, or would like to meet local artists & craft groups to get involved with, or to learn a new craft, come along and join in the textile fun!

03 5766 4235

Round 3 of the 2012 Sprint Series

Robyn 03 5727 3507

Enjoy all that the Milawa Gourmet Region has to offer and more at the Producers Market.

9am - 2pm

The Vine Hotel 03 5721 2605

The National Jazz Academy will perform with Katherine Penfold and other guests at the Vine Hotel.

Performance starts at 1.30pm.

Lunch available prior to performance from 12 noon.

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Five ordinarily marvellous women find themselves back in their infants school classroom plying their needles in a good old-fashioned session of 'stitch and bitch'. Their confessions are frank, their rivalries intense and their jokes outrageous. They discover a common frustration with the limitations of being female and mature in a world still largely defined by men.

Accidentally locked in the classroom, with nothing but ingenuity, Adora Cream Wafers and a bucket to get them through the crisis, unknown reserves come to the fore. Released from their own constraints, they rediscover their capacity to love, forgive - and take control. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

Men see their wives, adult children see their mothers, grandchildren see Nana and the mature Australian woman sees herself...

Vulnerable, feisty and in full bloom, these gals are everything - except old!

Written by Don Reid 
Directed by Wayne Harrison

CAST Maggie Blinco Annie Byron Jeanie Drynan Donna Lee Linden Wilkinson

Time: 7.30pm (110 mins running time + 20 min interval)

Ticket Price: Adults $40, Conc $35, Student $35, Group 6+ $35

"A heart-warming comedy" - Sydney Morning Herald

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Since their first acclaimed Australian national tour in 2002 the Grigoryan Brothers performances have astounded audiences world-wide.

Slava and Leonard Grigoryan will be performing music from their latest album 'The Seasons'.

'The Seasons', a twelve movement composition, originally written for solo piano by the great Russian compose Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, has been arrange for two guitars by Slava & Leonard's father Edward.

The program sees the Grigoryan Brothers returning to a more classical setting whilst still pushing the limits of what two classical guitars can accomplish together.

They will also perform a selection of their favourite pieces.  This will include compositions from Brazil and works that display their improvisational skills.

The Grigoryans have released several duo albums, completed Australian national tours and several international tours through Europe, USA, UK, Asia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.  They have performed with symphony orchestras and at international festivals in Australia and Europe.  Although regarded as Australia's finest classical guitar duo performing much of the standard guitar repertoire, the Grigoryan brothers' performances include forays into genres including Latin, jazz, folk & contemporary music.

Ticket Prices: Adults $35, Concession $30, Student $30, Group 6+ $30, Child $20

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Gnocchi and semi-freddo

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

Get your hands dirty while making and rolling your own gnocchi from scratch and then learn the correct technique for cooking it. Watch as Adam expertly demonstrates the art of making a rich meat ragout. Finish off with something sweet in another hands-on session. You will create a delicious semi freddo (Italian semi-frozen ice cream dessert) and will also learn several variations on this dessert.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Based on the book written by multi-award winning author Tim Winton. Skeeta Anderson's got a problem...

He's woken up without his bum. He soon realizes that he's not the only one without a behind!

All 496 citizens of the town of Bugalugs are BUMLESS! Along with his best mates Mick Misery and Billy Marbles, Skeeta sets out on a side-splitting adventure to track down the culprit of the crime.

Join Skeeta and his friends in this ripper adventure that will have you singing along and laughing your own bum off!

And besides that, bums are funny!

Adapted by: Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry 
Director: John Saunders 
Designer: Mark Thompson 
Lighting Designer: Toby Knyvett 
Assistant Director: Tim McGarry

Date & Time: Thursday 26 July at 6.30pm, Friday 27 July 10.00am & 1pm (55 mins running time no interval)

Ticket Price: All tickets $15, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Kids) $50

"Action packed, very funny and great to see the children involved during and after the show" - Sue Duggan, Teacher

Wangaratta Family History Society Inc.
1st Floor, 100-104 Murphy Street
Wangaratta  
Email: info@wfhs.org.au

A week of activities will be organised with details closer to the time.

Below are the 2011 start times the 2012 will follow.

Up to 180 cyclists in age groups from under 11s to under 19s have entered for the event. They will come from throughout Victoria with an aim to becoming a champion, either with a medal or just performing at their best.

On Saturday the under 11 girls and boys will be the first to get under way at midday with a 4km time trial to the top of Shanley St and back.  All other age groups travel further distances using Warby Range Rd and Shanley St, with the under 19 men completing 18 kms.

On Sunday the under 15 girls will roll off to their start line at around 9.30am.  Their race commences at the Taminick Crossroads at 10am heading towards Glenrowan, then around Boweya Rd and up over Taminick Gap before racing back to the Saleyards. Variations of this course will continue throughout the age groups with the under 19 men doing a 100km circuit.

56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

A Monash Gallery of Art Travelling Exhibition

MGA's travelling exhibition will provide audiences with the opportunity to view some of the most powerful and beautiful photographs made by one of Australia's best-known contemporary photographers.  The exhibition includes fine examples of the artist's major series from 1977-1992, including his early photographs of crowds, his 1985-86 studies of suburban youth, and his wonderful Paris Opera series of 1990.

www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Do you want to know more about planting and caring for native plants?

This year there will be a focus on learning how to plant species best suited to Wangaratta, and how you can plant for success in your garden. Planting will occur in the beautiful environment along our local creek lines.

To register for National Tree Day please visit Planet Ark's website www.treeday.planetark.org. or check the Wangaratta Chronicle in July for details of Council’s community planting sites.

For more information email info@nram.org.au

Wayne Robinson will perform live and Solo.

1300 468 233 bookings essential

Tower Restaurant facilitates the training of hospitality students using a simulated industry environment. The restaurant has a modern atmosphere. Student chefs and waiters work under hospitality staff supervision to provide great service and an innovative menu of food and beverages, all at affordable prices.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please mention when booking.

The Tower Restaurant will be open on the following dates:

Tuesday Lunch - Set Menu $15-20pp 12pm-2pm
14 August
21 August
28 August
Wednesday Lunch - Cafe Style Menu $15-$20pp 12pm-2pm
22 August
29 August
Thursday Dinner - Set Menu $25-$30pp 6pm-9pm
16 August
23 August
30 August

03 5729 8277

Combine your love of salami and wine with this opportunity to make salami at Politini Wines.

For more details and bookings ring 03 5729 8277 or go to www.politiniwines.com.au

Wangaratta Library 03 5721 2366

The Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale from 9.30am-12noon at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books to choose from, with prices ranging from $2 to $5. All money raised will assist the Friends group in purchasing equipment for the Library.

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Chicken ballantine with risotto

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $95 per person

Adam will teach you knife skills, curing and poaching techniques as you prepare a delicious ballantine from chicken. You will also learn the art of making the perfect risotto to serve with your chicken.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

1800 801 065

Jemma Galvin P (03) 5722 8107
Box Office Coordinator M 0408399926
 F (03) 5722 1613
33-37 Ford Street E j.galvin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta Victoria 3677  www.wangarattapac.com.au
  

Cliff Joins The Beatles...

The Harbour Agency presents the timeless music of Cliff Richards and The Beatles...

The music and the magic that defined a generation. A tribute to the greatest band the world has ever known and the most timeless artist of the rock n’ roll era as they come together to create a music fantasy that is more fact than fiction.

Over two hours of unforgettable hits that shaped an era and left all who lived it on a high. If you remember the 60’s you weren’t there but when you join Australian music legend Marty Rhone and the remarkable Beatle Boys you will experience an evening you will never forget.

 8pm

Adults $60, Conc $55, Groups10+ $55

1800 801 065

Country Short Course Swimming Championships coming to Wangaratta Aquatic Centre

Swimming Victoria is pleased to announce that the 2012 Country Short Course Swimming Championships will take place at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports & Aquatic Centre in early August 2012.

This prestigious event will be hosted by Ovens and Murray Swimming Association with the support of the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Swimming Victoria CEO, Warwick Waters said “the Victorian Country Short Course Championships are the pinnacle event of the short course swimming calendar for many country athletes. Swimming Victoria is excited to have this event return to Wangaratta, the event was last held there in 2009. We know the Ovens & Murray District Swimming Association; in partnership with the Rural City of Wangaratta and the YMCA managers of the Wangaratta Indoor Sports & Aquatic Centre will be fantastic hosts for the event.”

Ovens & Murray District Swimming Association President, Anthony Foley said "We are pleased to be selected to host this event in 2012 as it provides a opportunity for our district clubs to showcase Wangaratta and the surrounding towns, whose clubs form our district. It is an opportunity for all country swimmers to swim in one of regional Victoria's best indoor 25m pools. I expect to see some fantastic racing from the best swimmers in Country Victoria.”

Rural City of Wangaratta CEO Doug Sharp said, ‘We welcomed the return of the Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships in 2012 and invite all Country Swimmers from across Victoria to come and visit. “We are actively pursuing major sporting events for the region and we are thrilled to have this opportunity to host such an important event at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports & Aquatic Centre – our premier aquatic facility”.

Click here for summary of program.

03 5766 4235
www.wintonraceway.com.au

Winton Motor Raceway has combined with the Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR) to bring the crowds a fresh new style of Historic Racing event. The event will be held on the Winton Long Circuit and will feature Sports and Racing Cars, Historic Touring, a massive classic car display, collector & automotive trade stands, and a grand parade on the Sunday.  In addition to this, it will also feature Ford, Holman & Moody and the 'Rose City 10,000' re-enactment for Formula 5000.  The event has already attracted support from Shannons Insurance and is expected to draw much interest from Car Clubs around the Country.

The A9X Torana Club of Australia will have a display and parade laps.

visit www.dogsvictoria.org.au for more information on Obedience Trials.

This event is free to attend.

Obedience Trials showcase some of the smartest dogs you have ever seen as they take obedience way beyond the basic commands of sit and stay. Agility involves competitors directing their dogs around obstacle courses in an attempt to both negotiate the obstacles correctly and 'beat the clock'. Obstacles include jumps, ramps, elevated walks, poles that the dogs weave through, different types of tunnels and a see-saw.

One of the great things about the sports of Obedience and Agility is that any type of dog can participate.

To register interest and secure a tree please contact Christine on 5723 2070 or petersoc@ovensandking.org.au. Ovens & King Community Health Service, 90-100 Ovens Street, Wangaratta 3677.

You are invited to plant a tree or shrub to remember a loved one who has died - a family member, friend, workmate, neighbour or perhaps a well loved pet. You can attend at anytime between 10.00am and 3.00pm. A hot cuppa will be available on site. This project is a partnership of Ovens & King Community Health Service, the Rural City of Wangaratta and Northeast Health Wangaratta.

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Katherine Thomson's Diving for Pearls explores Australian society as it joined the vast world of globalised economics in the 1980's and the consequences of that in the lives of working men and women.

This is the story of working class couple, Barbara and Den, and their heroic struggle for a meaningful life amidst the turmoil of change. In love and facing the challenges and responsibilities of middle-age, they gamely confront pressing issues in their personal and working lives as their small coastal town transforms itself from an old industrial site of factories and warehouses to a brave new world of resorts and plush hotels.

This play is dramatic and moving but tempered by a wry, sometimes hilarious and very Australian sense of humour.

Strong language and adult themes.

Playwright: Katherine Thomson 
Producer: Christine Harris & HIT Productions 
Director: Denis Moore 
Designer: Shaun Gurton 
Lighting Designer: Richard Vabre 
Costume Designer: Adrienne Chisholm 
Composer: Andrew Pendlebury 
CAST Den: Kevin Harrington Barbara: Heather Bolton Ron: Christopher Bunworth Marge: Catherine Hill Verge: Marissa Bennett

Time: 7.30pm (120 mins running time + 20 min interval)

Ticket Price: Adult $40, Concession $35, Student/Child (15 & under) $20, Group 6+ $35

"...combines all that makes great Australian theatre; clever poignant writing, sensitive acting and bold direction..." - Phil Kafcaloudes, B.M.G. Review

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Tom Burlinson first shot to stardom in the 1980's when he was cast in the title role for the film The Man from Snowy River. In the 90's, Tom revealed his amazing voice through performances in the Warner Brothers mini-series Sinatra and critically acclaimed theatrical production Frank ' A Life in Song. This year Tom delves even deeper into the Great American Song Book with Now We're Swingin', a concert of Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra classics (among others). Songs featured include Sway, Beyond the Sea, The Way You Look Tonight, Ain't That a Kick in the Head' and Feeling Good. Accompanying Tom on stage will be an eight piece band, including some of Australia's best jazz musicians. Ticket Price: Adult $55, Concession $50, Group 10+ $50 'If you like current interpretations by artists such as Robbie Williams and Michael Bubl' you will like what I'm doing in this show'. Tom Berlinson

8pm

Jaguar car club - 50th Anniversary - come along and see some wonderful cars in action on the track.

03 5721 2501 Norm Ferns

The Vietnam Veterans Day Memorial service will be held at the Cenotaph (Cnr Ford & Ovens Sts) at 11am with a light lunch to follow at the RSL Sub Branch Victoria Pde.

In case of inclement weather the service will be at the RSL Sub Branch Function Room.

03 5721 8800

Gnocchi and semi-freddo

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

Get your hands dirty while making and rolling your own gnocchi from scratch and then learn the correct technique for cooking it. Watch as Adam expertly demonstrates the art of making a rich meat ragout. Finish off with something sweet in another hands-on session. You will create a delicious semi freddo (Italian semi-frozen ice cream dessert) and will also learn several variations on this dessert.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

P 03 5727 0420 wine@amuletvineyard.com.au or www.amuletwines.com.au

The hills will come alive with the sound of bagpipes at Amulet Vineyard for their 4th Annual Highland Games.  A great family day out is assured with traditional Highland games, pipe bands, sword fighting and "Guns and Hoses" challenge.

Highland games wouldn't be complete without massed pipe bands and highland dancing.

A rain, hail or shine event come and join the spirit of the games. It's a great day out for all the family.

For more information click here.

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

I, Bunyip Do you know what a Bunyip is? What about a Yawk Yawk or the other fascinating creatures that live in Australia? Would you like to meet them?

Developed in consultation with five different Aboriginal communities I,Bunyip portrays the mystical world of creatures from our Indigenous folklore. The creative team of Erth take you on a journey through the mysterious heart of the Australian landscape with unique life-like puppets and stunning visual effects.

You will meet a host of charming creatures like Nyols, Yawk Yawks and Turongs. You will have the chance to experience freshwater mermaids and mischievous tree-dwelling creatures. Well-known for their spectacular puppetry and performances, Erth's shows have transfixed children across the globe.

Come and see what they've got in store for Wangaratta!

Date & Time: Thursday 23 August 6.30pm & Friday 24 August 10am & 1pm (50 mins running time no interval)

Ticket Price: All tickets $15, Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Kids) $50

'Creatures of mystery reveal the magic of the land'

03 5766 4235

Experience fantastic racing with the V8 supercars!!

Postponed to November 16-18

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Pasta, including filled pasta

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

In this class you will make and kneed your own silky pasta dough and turn it into fettuccini, ravioli, tortellini and more. Participants will learn how to make interesting fillings and different sauces to accompany the pasta.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

03 5727 3589 or email: ceridwen@milawacheese.com.au 

Milawa Cheese Company's Annual Black Tie Dinner.

 7.00pm

Followed by a five course meal and matched to local wines.

Swing music will be the theme to get people dancing.

Cost of $125 per person.

For more information contact John on 03 5721 5721 

Competition caters to all ages, great squash, public welcome.

Enquiries Nadia Tilson 03 5722 5069 email:nadia.tilson@nhw.hume.org.au

This fundraising golf day will take the format of an Ambrose with teams of 4, BBQ lunch provided with great prizes to be won.

Click here for flyer.

 Jubilee Golf Club Members $100 per team.  Earlybird teams before 17th August $120 or after $140

All proceeds used purchase much needed medical equipment for your local hospital.

Robyn Chambers 03 5727 3507

Annual Art Show

Painting, drawing, photography, graphic art and textile art.
Official Opening Friday night $5 entry

Public viewing Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 open daily from 10am - 4pm $2 entry

For more information please visit www.milawagourmet.com

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

It only seems like yesterday but more than 50 years on The Delltones are still enchanting and energizing audiences with their highly exciting and colourful performances.

The Delltones with their rich harmonies, featuring the unique voice of PEEWEE WILSON still captivate audiences blending their own hits "Gee", "You're The Limit", Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands', "Come A Little Bit Closer", "Hangin-Five" with classic DooWop and Pop.

Audiences still scream, audiences still shout, audiences still go away singing the songs, dancing the steps, chanting the goofy chants and looking forward to coming back for another dose as soon as they can.

The Delltones the band that makes you feel good long after the show is over! If you only go out once this year, don't miss the Delltones Live!! They're better than ever!

Tickets: Adult $55, Concession $50, Student/Child 15 & under $28, Group 10+ $50 Running time 2 hours with 20 minute interval

TIME: 8:00pm

VENUE: the Alpine MDF Theatre

56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

A Melbourne based sculptor, best known for his major public commissions in the City of Melbourne, presents drawings and small suite of domestic sculptures accompanied by a 96 page full-colour publication documenting over 100 drawings from the past 30 years.

1300 468 233 bookings essential

Tower Restaurant facilitates the training of hospitality students using a simulated industry environment. The restaurant has a modern atmosphere. Student chefs and waiters work under hospitality staff supervision to provide great service and an innovative menu of food and beverages, all at affordable prices.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please mention when booking.

The Tower Restaurant will be open on the following dates:

Thursday Dinner Buffet - $20-$30pp 6pm-9pm
6 September
13 September
Tuesday Lunch - Set Menu $15-20pp 12pm-2pm
11 September
Monday Lunch Buffet - Food of the World - $20pp 12pm-2pm
17 September

1300 468 233

Enjoy a Masterclass featuring Stephane le Grand from Crown Casino, Melbourne.

The Masterclass will consist of a 5 course meal with matched wines.  6.30pm for 7pm

The Tower Restaurant facilitates the training of hospitality students using a simulated industry environment. 

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre 
tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
1800 801 065

YOU'RE INVITED TO...
Taste the Region Open Evening 

Wednesday 5th September 2011
From 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Watch this site for more information closer to the event.

Jock Campbell 02 6059 5374 or email: jock.campbell1@bigpond.com 

Come along and enjoy a wonderful display of orchids.  There will be potting demonstrations and advice sessions throughout the weekend.  A Photographic display and continuous slide show.  Orchid & book sales, refreshments and a chance to win the raffle.

Open Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm

Admission $4.00

03 5721 8800 or website www.rinaldos.com.au

Gnocchi and semi-freddo

2pm - 5pm (approximately)

Class $75 per person

Get your hands dirty while making and rolling your own gnocchi from scratch and then learn the correct technique for cooking it. Watch as Adam expertly demonstrates the art of making a rich meat ragout. Finish off with something sweet in another hands-on session. You will create a delicious semi freddo (Italian semi-frozen ice cream dessert) and will also learn several variations on this dessert.

For more information including application forms go to www.rinaldos.com.au

03 5766 4235

Round 4 of the 2012 Sprint Series

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Nick Parnell - Bach to Brazil Performer Nick Parnell explodes the stage with melodic percussive interpretations of classic works; Bach to Brazil is an exotic display of rhythm and colour; an unforgettable musical journey.

This award-winning percussionist is one man with 50 instruments in a high energy performance of festive Brazilian rhythms, ethnic drums, soaring Bach and Gershwin melodies.

Audience members will be entranced by tuned wine glasses, bamboo chimes, ethnic drums, woodblocks, piano and vibraphone, as they all get a serious work out.

Bach to Brazil is full of recognisable audience favourites and takes audiences from Bach?s soaring melodies to the infectious rhythms and colour of Brazil. A fabulous night out is assured!

Time: 7.30pm (80 mins running time + 20 min interval)

Ticket Price: Adults $35, Concession $30, Child (15 & under) $25, Group 6 + $30

'One man, 50 instruments, a million colours - virtuosity worthy of the highest praise" - The West Australian

www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Been thinking about home sustainability but don't know where to start?

Finding it hard to sort through the myriad of information out there?

Get involved in sustainable house day on and visit a local sustainable home and talk to the owner about their journey and learnings.

Hosted by the Wangaratta Sustainability Network and the Rural City of Wangaratta, sustainable house day gives you a chance to view local homes and gain ideas for improvements within your home.

At the HP Barr Reserve visit Council’s Eco-Living Centre (Community Centre) where Council staff will be available to answer any questions.

For further information visit www.sustainablehouseday.com or check the Wangaratta Chronicle in September.

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

After 16 years and over 2,000 performances on the world stage, The Australian Bee Gees Show is now the toast of Las Vegas.

The show has been in residence at The Excalibur Casino on the Las Vegas strip since February 2011 and has just celebrated 500 performances in Las Vegas.

The Australian Bee Gees Show is now taking the Vegas show back on the road for select dates back home in Australia.

The new show features a chronology of the greatest hits from the wonderful music of the Brothers Gibb. The Australian Bee Gees Show have captured the look, the sound and the personality that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history.

For one night only, be a part of the magic that is, The Australian Bee Gees Show.

TICKET PRICE: All tickets $50

RUNNING TIME: 2 hours (approx)

Tickets on sale at Disclocation Music Store 03 5721 4594

 Commences 8pm sharp

Season Ticket - All 4 shows in series for $75 (save $45)

Individual show tickets

• Pre Show $25
• Concession $22
• at the door $30

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the performance.

The third show for the year is a splendidly choreographed show where the audience experiences elegant illusion to the classical serenades of Mozart, Rossini and Saint-Saëns. Elio Simonetti and his wonderful assistant Eva Salleh perform all manner of magic and sleight of hand manoeuvres. This show is visually stunning and completely engaging with a distinct old worldly feel about it. There are plenty of humorous capers with audience volunteers who are treated with respect - this a welcome departure from the more common “grab a laugh at the volunteer’s expense” style of comedy. Elio and Eva create an on stage experience that is artistic, inventive, impeccably routined and irresistibly entertaining. This show will delight children as well as adults.

Neil Jarrot 035727 9464

In conjunction with the regular farmers market there will also be a Garden expo.

The expo will feature dozens of stalls selling produce, plants, garden ornaments and accessories and local crafts.

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Over 90 Victorian performers have been assembled by Melbourne Opera to bring Bizet's dramatic story of Carmen to life.

An opera bursting with energy, Carmen is the story of a smouldering gypsy seductress, who leaves men panting for more. Foresworn to "freedom," she can be embraced, but never possessed.

See how a casual, flirtatious dalliance when mixed with jealousy and obsession becomes a seriously deadly game of chance.

An unforgettable tragedy of shocking and risqu' morality set to a fiery, colourful score infused with the pulsing sensuality of gypsy and Spanish-influenced melodies.

Director: Hugh Halliday 
Conductor: Greg Hocking 
Set designer: Andrew Bellchambers 
Costume designer: Zohie Castellano 
CAST Carmen: Tania Ferris Don Jose: David Rogers-Smith Escamillo: Simon Meadows / Phillip Calcagno ' still to be determined Micaela: Kerry Gill Zuniga: Roger Howell/ John Fernon' still to be determined Morales : James Payne Frasquita : Nicole Wallace Dancairo : Lucas de Jong Remendado : Michael Lapina Lilas Pastia & Guide: James Payne

Running time: 2.5 hours + 20 min interval)

Ticket Price: Adults $54, Concession $49, Child (15 & under) $40, Group 6+ $49

'Bizet's gypsy femme fatale hits all the right notes' - Peter Burch, The Australian

7.30pm

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

To celebrate the release of Damien's new studio album 'Now and Then'', Damien hits the road in September on his National Theatre Tour of Australia.

Damien's new album 'Now & Then' continues where he left off on his album 'Roy' and celebrates the songwriting skills of each member of The Traveling Wilburys (Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne) along with showcasing songs written by Damien himself. Already this album is being rumoured as Damien's best work to date.

Following the success of his multi date Roy Orbison Tribute' tour last year, this new show will revisit some of your favourite Roy Orbison classics while also treating the audience ears to the songs of 'Now & Then'. Audiences will be wowed by songs like 'Crying' and 'Oh Pretty Woman', 'Here Comes The Sun' and 'Got My Mind Set On You', 'I'll Be Your Baby Tonight' and 'Leah' along with all new originals compositions. If you enjoyed 'The Roy Orbison Tour' -  then this concert is one not to be missed! Damien Leith and his four piece band, performing live.

All tickets $65

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Following their hugely successful tour earlier this year, two of Australia's most loved female artists - songstress Katie Noonan and classical guitarist Karin Schaupp - are teaming up once again, this time exploring music close to home and very close to their hearts. "Songs of the Southern Skies" features some of Australia and New Zealand's best classical, folk, jazz and pop songs. The songs are performed with the intimate combination of Noonan's angelic and versatile voice and Schaupp's lyrical and fiery guitar.

From the Finn Brothers, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, Nick Cave, The Divinyls, Sia and Gotye through to traditional folk songs and the works of Peter Sculthorpe, Elena Kats-Chernin, Matthew Hindson, Richard Charlton and the like, Noonan and Schaupp will perform some of the best songs Australia and New Zealand have produced. "We had a HUGE shortlist and it's been very hard to whittle it down to just one programme! We really are spoilt for choice in our own musical backyard" explains Schaupp.

A feast for lovers of all styles of music, this collaboration brings together two artists at the top of their game, true masters of their fields - artists who have enjoyed the challenge of stretching their musical boundaries, and become great friends along the way. Noonan has four ARIA awards and 6 x platinum album sales to her name, whilst Schaupp has been lauded around the world as one of the best classical guitarists of her generation.

Adults $40 Conc $35 Child (15 and Under) $35, Group 6+ $35 

Gillian Fytsh 0429 017 987

Open daily 10am -5pm.  Free entry.

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

Shannon Noll live on his 'A Million Suns' album tour.

Following the inclusion of Shannon Noll the star-studded line-up of this years' 'Dancing With The Stars', Shannon Noll has announced his bringing his 'A Million Suns' album tour to Wangaratta.

Shannon will be performing at WPAC Thursday 27 September... and don't forget to vote for him on 'Dancing With The Stars'!

03 5766 4235
www.wintonraceway.com.au

The Super Trucks will make their return to Winton in 2012, where you will see competitors coming from all around Australia as far as Darwin and Perth, ready and roaring to get these 60000kg monsters on to the track.  This event is very popular with spectators, who enjoy the thrill of thes lumbering giants, thundering around the circuit two abreast, racing for the ultimate honour of crossing the finishing line first.  With a full support category on the programme this is a unique event not to be missed.

Robyn 03 5727 3507

Enjoy all that the Milawa Gourmet Region has to offer and more at the Producers Market.

9am - 2pm

Be Inspired!

Come and enjoy Victorian Seniors Festival activities right here in your own region.

The Rural City of Wangaratta will again have a full program of events which will be available closer to the time.

1300 65 65 85

You can help raise money for cancer research, education and training by being part of Wangaratta's Relay for Life for Cancer Council Victoria and enjoy yourself at the same time!

Participants, in team's walk round the oval for the 20 hours of the Relay for Life.  Each time consists of 10 or people and a member of each team must be walking at all times.   There will be live music and activities taking place throughout the weekend including masseurs and podiatrists, food venues, prizes for the best decorated tent, hat and baton, etc.   The first lap is for cancer survivors and carers.  At dusk there will be a HOPe cermony when paper bags with messages written on them, for cancer survivors and those no longer with us, will be placed with lighted candles in them, around the oval. 

You can register online by logging onto www.relayforlife.org.au 

Relay For Life Start Time: TBC
Finish Time: TBC

Wangaratta Library 03 5721 2366

The Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale from 9.30am-12noon at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books to choose from, with prices ranging from $2 to $5. All money raised will assist the Friends group in purchasing equipment for the Library.

How to book: In person The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of Australia are back for 2012 with their brand new show...

Following the outstanding success of their hysterical production of HMS Pinafore, the gang are returning with a fantastic new treatment of Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular operetta of all time, The Mikado.

This new version of an English classic will be performed in full costume, with brilliant scenery painted by Scenic Studios and will again contain a slew of familiar musical delights as well as comedy scenes that will have audiences in gales of laughter and all delivered by a cast of only 6 people!!!!

This production features the musical and comedic talents of Brian Hannan (ABC TVs Bellbirds) and Alison Rae Jones (Opera Australia). Let the pandemonium begin!

Musical Director & Pianist: Linda O'Brien 
Director: Hugh Halliday 
CAST KoKo: Brian Hannan Yum Yum: Alison Rae Jones Pooh Bah & The Mikado: Philip Wheeldon Katisha: Caroline Vercoe

Time: 7:30pm (100 mins running time + no min interval)

Ticket Price: Adults $35, Concession $30, Student/Child (15 & under) $20 Group 6+ $30

'Brian Hannan has to be the man of 1,000 voices and he delivered an outstanding performance... in Hannan the company have a comic genius' - The Age

56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Two North East Victorian artists present new paintings drawing on their experience, representing the vibrancy of the landscapes of North East Victoria and abroad and the growth of plants as they evolve from seed to maturity.

www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

This very successful annual expo will be held at the GO TAFE Rural Industries Tone Road Campus.

More than 500 people attended last year's event to learn about solar power. wise water and energy use This is a FREE community event hosted by the Rural City of Wangaratta and Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, helping to educate residents on sustainable gardening, sustainable programs available and sustainable living ideas and solutions.

If your business or organisation is interested in becoming a stall holder at this years expo, please contact the Rural City of Wangaratta on 03 5722 0888, or for further information visit www.mybackyardrules.com

contact  03 5722 0888 www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

The Rural City of Wangaratta joins with local Landcare groups to showcase their latest achievements at the Wangaratta Show 12th - 13th October.

If you are a Landcare group wishing to promote your works, then please contact the environment department at the Rural City of Wangaratta 03 5722 0888

03 5721 3280
www.wangarattashow.org.au
wangarattashow@westnet.com.au

Gates open:
Friday 8.30am - 9pm
Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Admission: Adults: $14  / 5-15years :$5 / Under 5 free
Early bird family tickets $36 (2 adults & 2 children both days). Must be purchased prior to the show

This years fetures will be :

* Eronis Circus - Free
* FMX Motorbikes
* Animal Nursery
* All new horse program
* $500 Supreme beef exhibit
* Steam engine display
* Border Leicester Sheep feature show
* Alpaca show
* Sporting expo
* Landcare display
* Animals of Oz
* Fireworks Friday night at 8.30pm - sponsored by Winsec

This is an alcohol free event

Please Note these details are from 2011 and will be updated closer to the event.

03 5766 4235 or website www.wintonraceway.com.au

The Alfa Romeo Owners Club 6-Hour Regularity Relay held at Winton Raceway.

The annual Winton 6-Hour relay has been an institution on the Victorian sporting calendar for around 40 years.

Enjoy the fun of the racing again this year.

Box Office 03 5722 8105 or visit www.wangarattapac.com.au

Day time Melodies...

Jane O'Toole performs glorious melodies by Nellie Melba, Gladys Moncrieff, Joan Sutherland and June Bronhill.

Commences 11am.

www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

National Water Week, held between 21-27 October 2012, is a recognised national awareness week aiming to help raise public awareness to improve the communities understanding of water issues in our region.

Check the Wangaratta Chronicle in September for details of events.

56 Ovens St, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Every year since 2002 the Wangaratta Art Gallery has presented the jazzArt Awards and jazzART NEXT Youth Awards in support of the annual Wangaratta Festival of Jazz.  This wonderful exhibition provides stimulation for artists to get 'jazzy' and explore music as a theme in visual art.

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre Freecall: 1800 801 065 tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Four days of Jazz, Blues, Food, Wine and Fun! Since inception in 1990, the festival has grown to include 90 events and over 350 national and international artists performing each year.   The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz also hosts the National Jazz Awards, Youth Jazz Workshops, Masterclasses and events throughout Wangaratta and surrounding wine regions.

For more information visit www.wangarattajazz.com

Don Heath 03 5727 3389

Staged at the historic Oxley Shire Hall (1875), the annual Oxley Bush market is timed to coincide with the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

Thousands of visitors flock to Oxley for this annual event and wander among the 165 stalls boasting a variety of home-made, home-produced, home-grown and new items. Widely regarded as the premier bush market in country Victoria, the event attracts stallholders from throughout the North East, as well as all corners of Victoria and southern New South Wales. Over and above the enormous range of high quality goods on sale, visitors will be delighted by the variety of gourmet food on offer, the buskers, the rides and just the sheer activity and vibrancy of the event.

The Oxley market is also valued for the contribution it makes to many local fundraising groups, including schools, kindergartens, service clubs, fire brigades, the Cancer Council and the Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary.

9am - 3pm

No dogs allowed

FREE ENTRY.

1800 801 065

A vibrant street market with a variety of both local and regional stalls offering quality products, the freshest gourmet foods and home grown produce, along with unique treats and gifts will ensure there is something for everyone.   8am -4pm.  

03 5766 4235 or website www.wintonraceway.com.au

The Victorian Motor Racing Championship is returning to Winton in 2012 for some exciting racing with participants battling it out over three rounds for the Championship title.  Last year we saw a variety of categories taking part in this event, such as Improved Production, HQ Holdens, Super TT, Formula Vees, and Formula Fords.  These categories produce close racing whilst giving the partcipants an opportunity to enjoy their hobby of motorsport.

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. 
We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. 
Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. 
Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 
www.wangarattapac.com.au

The Harbour Agency and the producers of the phenomenally successful 'Rock Show' 'Sound One' proudly present Jon English, back bigger and better in 2012! Jon English has been working tirelessly to unearth, refine and rediscover a whole lot more from the great rock'n'roll archives to bring you' 'Rock Revolution'! Experience more of your favourite classics, remember the songs you thought you'd forgotten, and breathe a sign of relief when you hear the one you believed was gone forever. You won't want to miss this great evening of 60's and 70's rock'n'roll, so get out your diary, phone your friends and get ready for a rollicking good time' fabulous music, lots of laughter, and multi-talented musicians all wrapped up into one unforgettable theatrical concert!

8pm

 North East Health Wangaratta 03 5722 0448 www.kellycountryclassic.com.au

EVENT OVERVIEW
It will be ‘kerb-to-kerb’ lycra in Glenrowan’s main street on Sunday 11th November, when cyclists again converge on the town, for the 2012 Kelly Country Classic. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Kelly gang, the ride will start and finish in Glenrowan, with the choice of three routes designed to suit a range of rider abilities and fitness levels. Following in the footsteps  of the legendary Kelly Gang who roamed the region in the 1880's, cyclists will pedal past vineyards, farm gates and historic villages with strong links to the Kelly story.  All rides will start and finish in Glenrowan, a town that resonates with the raw, bittersweet memory of Australia's famous bushranger and his gang.

This year sees the continuation of the 'Ned Kelly Challenge', a gruelling 210km ride that leaves Glenrowan and heads over the Warby Ranges before joining the 150km ride route. If you're looking for a personal challenge this is definitely the ride for you.  On completion of this strenuous ride, participants will be issued with a limited edition commemorative t-shirt to wear with pride.  The difficult 150km 'Dan Kelly Ride' will cover Kelly Country, from Glenrowan to Winton, Lurg, Benalla East, Tatong, Molyullah, Moyhu, Greta and returning to Glenrowan.  The 50km 'Steve Hart Spree' option will take cyclists from Glenrowan to Greta, Moyhu and back to the town, made famous by the Kelly Gang's Last Stand.

CHECKPOINTS
All rides will start and finish at Glenrowan, Victoria.  The ride is well supported with five main checkpoints - Moyhu, Myrrhee, Tatong, Glenrowan & Wangaratta with snacks, drinks and lunch provided to riders as well as a number of town shops en-route.  Please carry 2 water bottles on your bike.  Water and toilets tops are located at Glenrowan, Lurg Hall, Tatong, Myrrhee, Moyhu and Ryan's Lookout.

RIDE ROUTES
The ride routes will be clearly marked with identifiable signage and a map will be provided to all participants when they register on the day.  All roads for the four routes are sealed, however riders will need to be vigilent for road surface variations.
A SAG wagon will follow each of the rides and some mechanical support will be available along the route, however you are expected to be able to change and repair a puncture.  It is also strongly recommended that you have your bike serviced before the event.  If major repairs are carried out during the ride you will be expected to pay for the materials ie: new tubes, tyres, chains etc.

Following months of planning by a dedicated team from the Wangaratta BUGS and Northeast Health Wangaratta we are ready to deliver a first class cycling event offering fabulous scenery and a safe-cycling environment. Against the backdrop of the picturesque Kelly Country, the event promises to be a major attraction for cycling enthusiasts.

All proceeds from the ride will go towards our local hospital, Northeast Health Wangaratta to ensure high levels of quality care continue to be provided to our local community.

www.kellycountryclassic.com.au

For further information contact the environment department on 03 5722 0888

Do you know where your waste is really going?

Why do we have to recycle? Want answers?

Then you should attend the travelling waste seminar, an educational bus tour that takes the community directly to the issues, including the Wangaratta Recycling Centre and Bowser Landfill.

Check the Chronicle in November for full details.

56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Learning and actively creating, Graphic Design and Visual Arts students from Goulburn Ovens Institue of TAFE Wangaratta present their final work providing an opportunity for visitors to see and experience new and emerging talent.

03 5766 4235

Experience fantastic racing with the V8 supercars!!

The Box Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and 1 hour prior to each performance. We are located on the corner of Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta. Tickets are also available from Edgars Newsagency at 55 Murphy Street. By phone Call WPAC Box Office on 03 5722 8105 Online 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.wangarattapac.com.au Mail PO Box 238 Wangaratta VIC 3676

A celebration of his 80th birthday, this special two-hour concert event captures the spirit of this iconic Superstar.

JOHNNY CASH: THE CONCERT takes you back to the humble beginnings of the famed "Man In Black", and through a musical journey of Cash's timeless hits. From his first release on the Sun label, 1955's "Hey Porter" to his signature "Folsom Prison Blues" and a string of Cash & Carter duets and more.

Featuring star of "The Class of 59" 2012 Daniel Thompson, legendary Australian Country guitarist Stuie French, International renowned singer/songwriter Alanna Cherote and introducing The Tennessee Studs.

This unique musical journey is one not to be missed!

03 5766 4235 or website www.wintonracing.com.au

This sprint series is held over five rounds throughout the year, offering participants an ideal way to experience the thrill of driving around the circuit, putting their times against the clock whilst enjoying the camaraderies of other competitors.  This series is a great way to learn car handling and safety, and is very popular among the 16-18 year olds who do not hold a racing or road license.  This low cost activity provides a stepping stone into motorsport giving drivers the opportunity to test their skills and abilities on the race track as well as learning road-craft to help them to be safer on the roads.  To finish off the series, there will be a Twilight round to add an extra dimension to the series.

03 5720 5500

10am - 5pm daily

See the website for more details :- www.brownbrothers.com.au

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre Freecall 1800 801 065 tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

 Celebrate the arrival of spring at La Dolce Vita - the King Valley's springtime celebration of the sweet life.   Enjoy authentic family atmosphere which combines Australia's most diverse variety of wines, gourmet food, spectacular scenery and warm King Valley hospitality.  Enjoy this wonderful weekend of Mediterranean al fresco indulgence!

 Over 10 wineries paticipate in this celebration.  A tasting fee (including a souvenir wine glass) applies on Saturday & Sunday at all  participating wineries.   All proceeds to Wines of the King Valley to develop local wine tourism.

 

03 5766 4235 or website www.wintonraceway.com.au

Fun day open to public to take the opportunity to drive their cars around the circuit.

Cost $35 per driver and passenger. Helmet and flame retardant clothing required.

Tickets on sale at Disclocation Music Store 03 5721 4594

Commences 8pm sharp

Season Ticket - All 4 shows in series for $75 (save $45)

Individual show tickets

• Pre Show $25
• Concession $22
• at the door $30

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the performance.

In the fourteen years that the Café Culture Series has been touring, it is traditional to end the year with a light hearted, upbeat, fun show. For the 2012 series Diddly Eyes has been formed specifically to fit the bill. This Irish traditional music trio boasts Proinnsias (Frank) Murphy, back by popular demand. In 2008 Frank was one half of the eternally popular To be Sure, To be Sure is now one third of this equally silly named Traditional Irish trio, with Andrew Cooper and Anthony O’Neil, all highly respected musicians in the Irish music scene in Melbourne. They will present jigs, reels, songs, stories, poems and jokes. Apart from their exceptional musical talents they also posses the precious ability to not take themselves too seriously.

56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Learning and actively creating, Graphic Design and Visual Arts students from Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE Wangaratta present their final work providng an opportunity for visitors to see and experience new and emerging talent.

Wangaratta Library 03 5721 2366

The Friends of Wangaratta Library are holding a book sale from 9.30am-12noon at the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street.

There will be a large range of second-hand adult fiction, non-fiction and children's books to choose from, with prices ranging from $2 to $5. All money raised will assist the Friends group in purchasing equipment for the Library.

03 5766 4265 or website www.wintonraceway.com.au

Nearly 40 years on, these classic HQ Holdens have become one of the best loved racing cars in Australia, designed to give spectators cloase racing excitement and a fun day out at the track.  This event attracts HQ Holden cars and competitors from all over Australia, and is a spectacular event to watch.  The HQ 4 hour is run in two parts over two days, with a two hour race being held on the Saturday and a two hour race being held on the Sunday.  The vehicles line up on the grid from the Sunday race in the same finishing order from the Saturday race.

Robyn 03 5727 3507

Enjoy all that the Milawa Gourmet Region has to offer and more at the Producers Market.

9am - 2pm

56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
03 5722 0865

Born in Wangandary in 1922, Lorna Chick began painting in the 1960s in a naive style.  One of the regions most celebrated artists, her many large and colourful works depict the landscpaes of the North East in great detail.  Her first success was in 1967 when she wond the Fairley Art Award.  Her work is represented in the National Gallery of Australia, Parliament House Canberra, regional public galleries and many private collections.