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The X Factor Australia 2014 winner Marlisa.
Marlisa Punzalan's remarkable voice stunned judges and viewers alike on The X Factor Australia 2014.
Only 15 years old, she went on to win the competition from Dean Ray and Brothers3.
Border fans will get the chance to meet Marlisa when the Regional Pop Up Tour hits Albury's QEII Square this Friday, November 28.
Also on the bill will be 2012 X factor winner Samantha Jade plus a bevy of emerging Border artists - Anna Mannering, Matt Ortiz, Josh Quinn, Northern Folk and The Thieves.
The locals will hit the stage at 2.30pm and The X Factor stars at 4pm.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
ALBURY-WODONGA
- The Inaugural Wodonga Gold Cup Ladies’ Lunch — hosted by Kerri-Anne Kennerley: Fashion, including prizes for the most beautifully dressed lady of the day and most fabulous hat plus food and bubbly, noon to 3pm, Huon Room, Huon Hill, Wodonga
- Paul Gibbs, 6pm to 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- Albury-Wodonga Uke Muster — free entry, 6pm to 7.30pm, first floor, Albion Hotel, Albury
- New Wodonga Christmas tree lights switch-on, 6.30pm, next to The Cube Wodonga with carols and Christmas craft in the Wodonga Library
- Josh Campbell, 6pm to 10pm, Electra Cafe, Albury
- Dinner and Trivia Night: special dinner trivia menu from 6pm, trivia, 7.30pm, St Ives Hotel, Wodonga
- Dave Hughes: Pointless, 7.30pm, Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury
- Karaoke Showtime! Hosted by Dial-A-Jukebox, registrations 7.30pm on, singing 9pm, Paddy’s Albury
- The Border Mail HotHouse Theatre Season 2014: Letters from the Border, 8pm, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga
FURTHER AFIELD
- St Patrick’s Primary School presents The Dragon Returns, 6.30pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- VCA's FR!SK Festival: The Festival of Risk, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Benalla
- Corowa Sing Australia, 7pm, Oddfellows Hall, Corowa
- Line Dancing Lessons, 7pm, Free Dance with Willie Sharp, 9pm, Anzac Lounge, ClubMulwala, Mulwala
- Col Elliott: Australia’s Resident Madman, Deniliquin RSL Club, Deniliquin
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
ALBURY-WODONGA
- Wodonga Gold Cup, Wodonga Racecourse
- Regional Pop Up Tour featuring X Factor Australia 2015 winner Marlisa and X Factor Australia 2012 winner Samantha Jade plus Anna Mannering, Matt Ortiz, Josh Quinn, Northern Folk and The Thieves, 2.30pm (X Factor artists from 4pm), QEII Square, Albury
- Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company presents Ma Baker’s Tonic — the hilarious gangsters and flappers theatre restaurant, Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company, South Albury
- PJ, 5pm to 8pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- Tony Lukav, 6pm to 10pm, Electra Cafe, Albury
- Wodonga Gold Cup Evening — dress up in silks, Wodonga RSL Club, Wodonga
- The Border Mail HotHouse Theatre Season 2014: Letters from the Border, 8pm, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga
- Jade Gibson, 8pm to 11pm, The Rooftop Bar, The Bended Elbow, Albury
- Who Was That Cat, 9pm to 1am, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- Mental As Anything, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Live Music, 9pm, Boomerang Hotel, Lavington
- DJ Deesy and DJ Zuckr, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddys, Albury
- DJs, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
- Club Nation: Raw FM (87.6 FM Albury) Club Nation DJs BZ, Fleggless and Evan McMahon: electro, remixes, mash-ups and Melbourne sound, 10pm, ONE Nightclub, Albury
- Resident DJs, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
- Refresh Your Friday: DJ spins music from the 1970s to today, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury
- DJ Sedgie, 10pm, The Carriers, Wodonga
FURTHER AFIELD
- Christmas Celebration: Entertainment with Maurice Milani — canapes on the balcony, The Ablett Function Centre, Myrtleford
- Celtic Happy Hour featuring Irish music acts, 6pm (meals available), Hotel Nicholas, Beechworth
- Danzworx presents Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- VCA's FR!SK Festival: the Festival of Risk, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Benalla
- Benalla Theatre Company: A Night of Entertainment, Raffetys Reception Centre, Benalla
- No Lights, No Lycra dance group, 8pm, Mansfield Uniting Church, Mansfield
- Ladies’ Night Out National Breast Cancer Foundation fund-raiser (gold coin donation) featuring Shannon and Simon from TV’s The Block Glasshouse, 6pm to 9pm, Dahlsens Mitre 10, Myrtleford
- Paradise Festival 2014, Thoona
- Don’s Party, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club, Corowa
- Col Elliott: Australia’s Resident Madman, Corowa RSL Club
- Hail Hail Rock’n’Roll, 8.30pm, Anzac Lounge, ClubMulwala, Mulwala
- Craig Giles and Kinta, Sporties Barooga Sports Club, Barooga
- Kim Ritchie, Deniliquin RSL Club, Deniliquin
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
ALBURY-WODONGA
- Doll, Bear and Hobby Show, 10am to 4pm, Mirambeena Community Centre, Lavington
- RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride begins, Hovell Tree Park, Albury
- The Border Mail HotHouse Theatre Season 2014: Letters from the Border, 3pm and 8pm, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga
- Part Shady, 5pm to 8pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- The Remnantz, 6pm to 10pm, Electra Cafe, Albury
- Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company presents Ma Baker’s Tonic — the hilarious gangsters and flappers theatre restaurant, Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company, South Albury
- Gateway Over 28s with Shane (Sedgie) Sedgwick playing music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s (free entry before 10pm, after 10pm $5 entry and free daiquiri), St Ives Hotel, Wodonga
- Murray Conservatorium Orchestra: Swoon — majestic and rousing orchestral classics, 7.30pm, The Cube Wodonga
- Brett and Amy, Azotea, 8pm, The Albion Hotel, Albury
- Anh Do — The Happiest Refugee Alive!, 8pm, Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury
- Live Music, 8.30pm, Blazing Stump Hotel, Wodonga
- DJ Frenchie: 1940s to 1990s requests, 9pm to midnight, Q Manhattans, Albury
- The All Star David Bowie Tribute Show, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Who Was That Cat, 9pm to 1am, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, Beer Garden, Paddy’s Albury
- Live Music, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
- Saturday Night Live: Mick Gorham, 10pm, The Albion Hotel, Albury
- ONE Saturday: Biggest Saturday Night Party in town with resident and guest DJs playing commercial dance, RnB, Top 40 remixed and electro, 10pm, ONE Nightclub, Albury
- DJs, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
- Saturday Night Fever: Best Party Mix, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury
FURTHER AFIELD
8 Ball Aitken is coming to the Yackandandah Hotel.
- 8 Ball Aitken and Fiona Boyes perform plus there will be a display of North East local Shayne Soall’s guitars, 2.30pm, Yackandandah Hotel, Yackandandah
- Harvest’n’Graze Festival: James Reyne, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, Jason Singh (Taxiride) plus food and wine stalls, cooking, children’s activities, Howitt Park, Bright
- DJ PayGee — funk and nu-disco, 9pm to 11pm, Grape & Grain Bar & Wine Store, Bright
- Virtuoso — A Homage to my Ancestors: Matthew Fagan, classical guitarist, 7.30pm, Christ Church Beechworth
- F Troupe Rockets, Upper One Bistrom Wangaratta Club
- Danzworx presents Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- Riverside Christmas Carnival and Market including street theatre music and dancing, Santa, barbecue and more, 8am to 2pm, Ovens Riverside Precinct, Wangaratta
- South American Fiesta: South American music, lamb on a spit, wines and artisan beer on tap, noon to 6pm, Booths Taminick Cellars and Black Dog Brewery, Taminick
- VCA's FR!SK Festival: the Festival of Risk, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Benalla
- Overtime, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club, Corowa
- ’80s and ’90s DJ Night, 8pm, Anzac Lounge, ClubMulwala, Mulwala
- Col Elliott, 7.30pm and 9.30pm, ClubMulwala, Mulwala
- John-Luke Shelley and High Speed Steel, Sporties Barooga Sports Club, Barooga
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
ALBURY-WODONGA
- Doll, Bear and Hobby Show, 10am to 4pm, Mirambeena Community Centre, Lavington
- Sharyn Hill School of Drama 30th Anniversary End of Year Show, The Cube Wodonga
- Live Music, beer garden stage, 2pm, Paddy’s, Albury
- Swing Society, 4pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- Live Music, 4pm to 7pm, The Rooftop Bar, The Bended Elbow, Albury
- Live Music, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, The Rooftop Bar, The Bended Elbow, Albury
FURTHER AFIELD
- Live Music plus Open Mic — singers and musos welcome, meals available, 2.30pm to 6.30pm, The Gerogery Hotel, Gerogery
- The Back Roaders, 2pm to 5pm, Bright Brewery, Bright
- Open Mic Arvo, 3pm, Happy Valley Hotel, Ovens
- Music on the Balcony: Hard Cab, 11am, Beechworth Bakery, Beechworth
- Sunday Live, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, Bridge Road Brewers, Beechworth
- Pulsate Dance Academy presents The Wrong Spell, 3pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- VCA's FR!SK Festival: the Festival of Risk, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Benalla
- John-Luke Shelley and High Speed Steel, 2pm, Anzac Lounge, ClubMulwala, Mulwala
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
ALBURY-WODONGA
- Sing Australia choir — connecting Australians in singing, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Wodonga Senior Citizens Hall, Wodonga
FURTHER AFIELD
- Live music: Maurice and Rudi in celebration of the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride coming to Bright, 4pm, Bright Brewery, Bright
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
ALBURY-WODONGA
- Rock’n’Roll Dance Lessons with Johnny’s Rockers, 6.45am (beginners), 7.30pm (advanced), St Patrick’s Hall, Albury
- Tuesday Trivia hosted by Quizmeisters, registrations 7.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
FURTHER AFIELD
- Surprise Christmas Show, 11am, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Benalla
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
ALBURY-WODONGA
- Kim Ritchie, 6pm to 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- Open Mic Night, 6pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- Open Mic Night, 8pm, Albion Hotel, Albury
- Killer Karaoke, 8.30pm, The Rooftop Bar, The Bended Elbow, Albury
- DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
- Live Music, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
- Club-Nation.co.uk and ONE Nightclub present Future Legends DJ Open Decks Night, registrations 9pm, ONE Nightclub, Albury
- Uni Night: DJ Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
FURTHER AFIELD
- Irish Jam Session, 8pm, Star Hotel, Yackandandah
- Trevor Doddridge, 6pm to 9pm, Border Bistro, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, Mulwala
YOUR FREE WEEKLY ONLINE BORDER ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: Email music, theatre, comedy, dance and market information to play@bordermail.com.au or phone (02) 6024 0548. Email exhibition and historical display information to play@bordermail.com.au. Listings deadline: Noon Wednesday. A fresh Border Entertainment Guide is posted at bordermail.com.au every Thursday.
Jake Gyllenhaal starts in the premiere movie Nightcrawler.
REGENT CINEMAS ALBURY-WODONGA SESSION TIMES
RMAX MEGA SCREEN – NO FREE TICKETS
- THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 (M) NFT (Thu Fri Mon Tue Wed: 12.45pm, 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.15pm; Sat Sun: 10am, 12.45pm, 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.15pm
TRADITIONAL
- THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 (M) NFT (Thu Tue Wed: 11.15am, 12.45pm (RM), 2pm, 3.30pm (RM), 5pm, 6.30pm (RM), 8pm, 9.15pm (RM); Fri: 11am, 12.45pm (RM), 2pm, 3.30pm (RM), 5pm, 6.30pm (RM), 8pm, 9.15pm (RM) ; Sat Sun: 10am (RM), 11.15am, 12.45pm (RM), 2pm, 3.30pm (RM), 5pm, 6.30pm (RM), 8pm, 9.15pm (RM); Mon: 10.15am, 12.45pm (RM), 2pm, 3.30pm (RM), 5pm, 6.30pm (RM), 8pm , 9.15pm (RM)
- NIGHTCRAWLER (MA15) (Thu Fri Mon Tue Wed: 11.15am, 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm, 9.15pm; Sat Sun: 1.45pm, 4.15pm, 6.45pm, 9.15pm
- FURY (MA15) NFT (Thu Fri Mon Tue: 1pm, 3.45pm; Sat Wed: 3.45pm; Sun: 11am
- GONE GIRL (MA15) NFT (Thu to Wed: 4pm, 9pm
- INTERSTELLAR (M) NFT (Thu to Wed: 11am, 2.30pm, 6pm)
- LET’S BE COPS (MA15) NFT (Thu to Wed: noon, 2.15pm, 6.45pm, 9.30pm)
- FAT PIZZA VS HOUSOS (MA15) (Thu Fri Mon Tue Wed: 10.45am, 2.30pm, 7.15pm, 9.30pm; Sat:12.15pm, 2.30pm, 7.15pm, 9.30pm; Sun: 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 9.30pm)
- MY OLD LADY (M) (Thu Mon Tue Wed: 11.30am, 4.30pm, 6.30pm; Fri: 4.30pm, 6.30pm, Sat: 11am, 4.30pm, 6.30pm; Sun: 10.45am, 4.30pm, 7.15pm)
- SERENA (CTC) (Thu to Fri: 11am, 1.40pm, 7pm, 9.15pm)
- THE DROP (MA15) (Thu to Fri: 5pm, 8.45pm).
$8 TICKETS
- MAYA THE BEE MOVIE (G) (Sat: 9.45am)
REGENT EXTRA
ADVANCE SCREENING
- ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, VERY BAD DAY (PG) - (Sat: 10.15am, 11.45am, 1.30pm; Sunday 10.15am, 1pm
SPECIAL SCREENING
- QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL (CTC) (Sun 3pm)
KIDZ FLIX
- RIO 2 (PG) (Sat Sun 10am)
SHOWCASE
- MY OLD LADY (M) (Thu Mon Tue Wed: 11.30am, 4.30pm, 6.30pm; Fri: 4.30pm, 6.30pm; Sat: 11am, 4.30pm, 6.30pm; Sun:10.45am, 4.30pm, 7.15pm)
GOLD CLASS
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 (M) NFT
Thu Fri Tue Wed: 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.30pm; Sat: 12.30pm, 3.30pm, 9.30pm; Sun: 12.30pm, 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.30pm; Mon: 3.30pm, 9.30pm
For more information about Regent Cinemas Screenings go to regentcinemas.com.au.
DECEMBER
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- Surprise Christmas Show, 11am, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Benalla
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- Steven Spellmaster, hypnotist — dinner and show, 6.30pm, show only, 7.30pm, SS&A Albury
- Christmas Countdown Dinner Show: Favourite his of rock, pop and disco, 6.30pm, Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury
- Stevie Wright Show: a full theatrical musical, 9.30am, SS&A Albury
- Christmas Party: live music on main stage, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- Festival of Folk, Rhythm and Life, Eldorado
- Christmas with Lazy Harry and Friends, meal 6pm, show 8pm, Vine Hotel, Wangaratta
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- Murray Youth Performing Arts presents a MYPA Triple Bill: an afternoon of dance in three styles, 2pm to 5pm, Albury Entertainment Centre – Albury – tickets available at the studio – phone (02) 6021 0688
- Creedence Clearwater Recycled: Christmas Dinner and Show, 7pm, auditorium, Commercial Club, Albury
- The Murray Conservatorium Choir presents the regional premiere of Benjamin Britten’s St Nicolas with orchestra and tenor soloist Robert Boyd followed by traditional Christmas music for both choir and audience, 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church, Albury - see murraychoir.com
- Christmas Party: live music on main stage, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- Sons of Motherless Goats, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
- Festival of Folk, Rhythm and Life, Eldorado
- Wangaratta District School of Dance presents its 15th Annual End of Year Concert, 11am and 4pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- Benalla Theatre Company: Summery Saturday Soiree including afternoon tea, 2pm, Swanpooll Hall, Swanpool
- Music on the Murray: Kate Delaney, noon to 4pm, St Leonards Vineyard, Wahgunyah
- Scarecrow — The John Mellencamp Show, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- The Murray Conservatorium Choir presents the regional premiere of Benjamin Britten’s St Nicolas with orchestra and tenor soloist Robert Boyd followed by traditional Christmas music for both choir and audience, 2.30pm, St John’s Church, Wodonga – see murraychoir.com
- Allday, Adelaide rapper, with special guests WZRDKID, Paddy’s, Albury
- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
- Festival of Folk, Rhythm and Life, Eldorado
- Ostinato community choir presents Celebrating Christmas: Remember the Christmas Truce 1914, 2.30pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- Carols by Candlelight, 7.30pm, Town Hall Gardens, Beechworth
- Carols by the Creek, noon to 4pm, Pfeiffer Wines, Wahgunyah
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- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
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- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
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- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
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QEII Twilight Markets: live music, 5pm to 8pm, Hovell Tree Park, Albury (note the temporary change in location because of the redevelopment of the Albury Regional Art Gallery)
Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
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- Greased Lightning: A Tribute to the Songs of Grease, 6.30pm dinner and show, 7.30pm show only, SS&A Albury
- Christmas Party: live music on main stage, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
- Christmas Countdown Dinner Show Extravaganza: Number One Hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s — pop, rock and disco, 7pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta
- The Biggest Ever Christmas Party: Food, entertainment and unlimited beverage package, 7pm to midnight, All Saints Estate, Wahgunyah
- Rutherglen Carols by Candlelight, 6pm (8pm traditional carols), Lions Park, Rutherglen
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- Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company Auditions: My Fair Lady — see awtco.org.au
- The Beach Boyz: Christmas Dinner and Show, 7pm, auditorium, Commercial Club, Albury
- Christmas Party: live music on main stage, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- Viva Coldplaym 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
- INXSive, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company Auditions: My Fair Lady — see awtco.org.au
- Wodonga Carols by Candlelight presented by Wodonga Brass and Wodonga Council: Pre-carols entertainment and food available for purchase from 6pm, main event, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Birallee Park, Wodonga
- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
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- Free Morning Show: Rodney Vincent in Concert Wishing You a Joyous Christmas, 10.30am, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
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- Albury Carols by Candlelight, Albury Sportsground, Albury
- Yackandandah Carols by Candlelight, 6pm (carols 7.30pm), Yackandandah Memorial Gardens, Yackandandah
- Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration – phone 0428 565 195 for details
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- Christmas Party: live music on main stage, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- Jason Singh (Taxiride), 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Carol Service: 6pm barbecue, pre-Carols entertainment 6.30pm, main program 7pm, Lakeside Music Bowl, Martin Park, Chiltern
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- Christmas Party: live music on main stage, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
- The Steak Pit Restaurant and Campbells Wines present food and wine plus music from the Graeme Cook Trio, The Steak Pit Restaurant, Wodonga
- Mamma Mia — ABBA show, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- WKD Xmas Bash – Bring out Your WKD Side, One Nightclub, Albury
- Rotary Club of Bright Carols by Candlelight, Bright
- Live Music at Cellar Door, 1pm to 4pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
- Insite Real Estate Twilight Christmas Party Races: entertainment including live music, Wangaratta Turf Club
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- Aussie Gold, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- Live Music at Cellar Door: Cutest Little Monster, 1pm to 4pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
- Live Music at Cellar Door: Claire and Co, 4pm to 7pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
- Ross Wilson, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- Ross Wilson, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Live Music at Cellar Door, 1pm to 4pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
- Jimmy Cupples, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- Junk Male, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- DJ Pauly, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- Live Music at Cellar Door: Folk with Poke, 1pm to 4pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
- The Trembling Wilburys, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
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- Resident pianist, 6.30pm to 11pm, Dining Room, Commercial Club, Albury
- Overtime, 9pm to 1am, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
- Chocolate Starfish, 9pm, SS&A Albury
- New Year’s Eve White Party, 10pm, One Nightclub, Albury
- New Year’s Eve: Maurice Milani, Club Savoy, Myrtleford
- New Years Eve @ Watermarc: Lee and Paige, 5.20pm, Watermarc, Wangaratta
- Wangaratta New Years Eve Party: entertainment, including fireworks (9.15pm and midnight), Moonlight Movie, 6pm, Apex Park, Wangaratta
- Dinner Dance with Melbourne’s Midnight Blue, 7pm, Wangaratta Quality Gateway, Wangaratta
- New Years Eve at McEvoy Tavern: Up the Creek, 8pm to 1am, McEvoy Tavern, Eldorado
- New Year’s Eve Party, All Saints Estate, Wahgunyah
2015
JANUARY
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- Live Music at Cellar Door, 1pm to 4pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
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- Fridays on my Mind — relax and unwind, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, The Cube Wodonga Courtyard and surrounding venues, Wodonga
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- Live Music at Cellar Door, 1pm to 4pm, Gapsted Wines, Gapsted
- The Red Hot Summer Tour 2015: Hoodoo Gurus, James Reyne (playing Australian Crawl favourites), Ian Moss, Diesel, Daryl Braithwaite and Boom Crash Opera, Mulwala Waterski Club, Mullwala
BORDER ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: November 27-December 3, 2014
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
- MURRAY RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET (8.30am to noon): Community Woodfired Oven, Hovell Tree Park, Albury
- MYRTLEFORD CENTRAL MARKET (9am to 2pm): Clyde Street, Myrtleford
- RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL AND MARKET (8am to 2pm): Ovens Riverside Precinct, Wangaratta
- GALLERY 294 CHRISTMAS MARKET, COROWA (8am to 2pm): Gallery 294, 294 Honour Avenue, Corowa
- COBRAM LIONS LOG CABIN MARKET (8am to 2pm): Log Cabin, Federation Park, Cobram
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
- ALBURY-WODONGA COMMUNITY MARKET (8am to noon): Wilson Street Carpark, Wilson Street, Albury
- ETTAMOGAH PUB MARKET DAY (8.30am into the afternoon): The Original Ettamogah Pub, 1 Burma Road, Table Top
- WANGARATTA TRASH AND TREASURE MARKET (8am to 1pm): Wareena Park Swimming Pool carpark, Wangaratta
MARKETS: Email details to: play@bordermail.com.au. Listings deadline: Noon Wednesday. A fresh Border Entertainment Guide is posted every Thursday at bordermail.com.au. Remember, market dates can sometimes change.
Behind the Lines 2013 exhibition, at the Albury Library Museum until December 14.
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
- TWO WAYS (NOVEMBER 29 TO FEBRUARY 1): This exhibition is designed to inspire and delight. Two Ways partners eight established local artists with eight emerging artists with intellectual disabilities who have worked together over a five-month period to research and develop their art practice, resulting in a collaborative series of works. Enjoy morning tea and meet the artists at the official opening, on International Day of People with Disability, 11am Wednesday, December 3. This project has been funded by the Regional Arts Fund NSW.
- BEHIND THE LINES: THE YEAR’S BEST POLITICAL CARTOONS 2013 (UNTIL DECEMBER 14): 2013 will be remembered as a year of challenges for Australia’s political leaders, drama for their constituents, and endless inspiration for the nation’s cartoonists. Behind the Lines 2013 tells the tale of broken parliamentary alliances, caucus instability, leadership spills, prime ministerial change, corruption scandals, cabinet reshuffles, policies and opinion polls. Enjoy this selection of works from Australia’s best political cartoonists, chosen from almost 900 submissions, as well as cartoons from the Museum of Australian Democracy’s own collection. This travelling exhibition from the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.Free entry.
- Note: The Albury Library Museum's historical exhibitions are listed in the History section below.
ALBURY REGIONAL ART GALLERY
- ALBURY REGIONAL ART GALLERY: TEMPORARILY CLOSED BECAUSE OF MAJOR RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSION (DUE TO RE-OPEN JUNE 2015): After 32 years, the Albury Art Gallery has temporarily closed its doors to make way for a nine-gallery $10.5 million redevelopment, which will also be given a brand-new name. For more information about the gallery’s history, and its future, go to alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure-and-culture/albury-regional-art-gallery/redevelopment-plans.
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
- ARTS WODONGA HUME BANK ACQUISITIVE CONTEMPORARY ART AWARD 2014 (UNTIL DECEMBER 13): Administered by Arts Wodonga and sponsored by the Hume Bank, the award offers the winner $5000 in prize money, this year judged by Joe Pascoe, chief executive officer and creative director of Craft Victoria In its eleventh year, this exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to see a selection of the region’s best contemporary visual artists. The winner and highly commended artists will be announced at the opening. The always popular people’s choice award is open for voting throughout the exhibition. Open: 9.30am to 6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 8pm Thursday 9.30am to 8pm; 9.30am to 12.30pm Saturday (closed Sundays and public holidays).
LAVINGTON LIBRARY
- YEAR 12 ART SHOW (UNTIL JANUARY 24): The Year 12 Art Show is an annual event that celebrates the high standard and diversity achieved by graduating HSC Visual Arts students in Albury. View the artworks and reflect on the important role the students’ art plays in the development of their individual identities. The exhibition also applauds the dedication and commitment of Albury’s visual art teachers. Lavington Library is in the Northpoint Tower building, Griffith Road, Lavington.
CREATORS ARTSPACE
- 9” BY 5” IMPRESSION EXHIBITION (UNTIL NOVEMBER 30): See small-scale paintings reminiscent of those exhibited in the famous early Australian Impressionist Exhibition that featured artists including Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts. The works painted on cigar box lids. However, this Albury-Wodonga Artists Society (AWAS) exhibition will display varied styles and subjects that reflect the wide interests of the members of the society. Our poster is based on the original poster designed by artist Charles Conder for the 1889 exhibition. It features a woman entangled in binding, symbolic of the binding of conventions. The early Impressionists broke with traditional realist style, paving the way in Australia for all the Modernist styles we see in 20th century art and the amazing variety of styles we see hanging on contemporary gallery walls. Free entry. The Paintbox Gallery in is Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm.
TOM STRACHAN (DECEMBER 3 TO 17)
GIGS ART GALLERY
- KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL: DAN MAHON (UNTIL NOVEMBER 30): A body of new and old works, including works inspired by Dan Mahon’s job as a chef, cubist inspired still life and large canvas mural designs. The works share a use of bright colours and strong lines.
YACK STATION, YACKANDANDAH
- YACKANDANDAH ARTISTS ON SHOW (OPEN TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS): Yack Station was created to provide a practical space for artists to work and a destination for visitors to watch art being made and purchase the original pieces. The tranquil location is the site of the old Yackandandah Railway Station which is no longer operational as a railway station. Future plans include a railway museum to become an integral part of Yack Station paying homage to the town’s cultural history. The end result will be artist work spaces and art gallery, a market style area for visitors to watch talented artists create their pieces and an educational, cultural experience at the Railway Museum. Stage one is complete with artists on site and visitors increasing daily. It’s a must-see destination for artists, tourists and cultural history enthusiasts. Open 11am to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday. You can find Yack Station at 6 Turntable Lane, off Railway Avenue, Yackandandah. For more information go to yackstation.com.
THE GALLERY STUDIO, CHILTERN
- LOCAL ARTWORKS (OPEN DAILY EXCEPT TUESDAYS AND MOST SATURDAYS): Works by Meaghan Louise and local and regional artists, with an eclectic mix of quirky handmade gifts, garden art sculptures, unique glass art and jewellery. The Gallery Studio and Craft Room is at 19-21 Conness Street, Chiltern and is open from 10am to 4pm.
KHANCOBAN ARTISAN GALLERY AND WORKSHOP
- ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION AND SALE (OPEN DAILY):Local artists and craft people are invited to display and sell their creations in this gallery, which can be found in the Khancoban General Store. The workshop is opposite, in the Community Technology Centre. Twenty per cent of sales fund local events programs. To find out more phone Ann-Maree de Wit on (02) 6076 9099 or email her at annalby57@gmail.com or phone Louise Werrett on (02) 6076 9408. Open daily.
MOUNT BEAUTY LIBRARY
- MOUNT BEAUTY ART GROUP WORKS (ONGOING): The Mount Beauty Library now features a rotating display of works by members of the Mount Beauty Art Group. The artworks are available for purchase from the artists. The Mount Beauty Art group meets from 10am to 4pm every Thursday at the Alex McCullough Hall in Mount Beauty with new members always welcome. Go to mtbeauty.com/artgroup for more information.
BRIGHT ART GALLERY AND CULTURAL CENTRE
- CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION (NOVEMBER 29 TO JANUARY 26): A diverting and diverse exhibition of glass ceramics, paintings, photographs, sculptures, mosaics, jewellery, silverware, beading, woodwork, leadlight and wearable art. Open 10am to 5pm Thursdays to Mondays at the Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre, 28 Mountbatten Avenue, Bright. See brightartgallery.org.au for more information.
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
- EXIT 2014 (UNTIL DECEMBER 1): See selected works from second-year and graduating students of GOTAFE Media Arts, including Graphic Design and Visual Arts students. For many students this is their first showing in a professional exhibition space and a wonderful way to finish off their course of study. Graphic Design students highlight their skills and talents through developing corporate identity, stationery, computer graphics, packaging, digital imaging, publication design, illustration, web design and animation. Visual Arts students present a diversity of mediums including printmaking, painting, photography and sculpture.
- NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRIZE 2014 — A NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY TOURING EXHIBITION (UNTIL DECEMBER 4): Wangaratta is the only Victorian host venue for The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2014, an annual exhibition by the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra intended to promote the very best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. This year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize attracted more than 1400 entries. National Portrait Gallery curator Dr Sarah Engledow, National Portrait Gallery senior curator Dr Chris Chapman and guest judge, acclaimed Australian photographer Greg Weight, selected the final 45 portraits that make up the exhibition.
10 TO 4 GALLERY, GLENROWAN
- LOCAL ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE (OPEN DAILY): Enjoy a diverse variety of textiles and wood, iron and other handcrafted items created by local artists and craftspeople. The gallery is at 32 Gladstone Street, Glenrowan and is open from 10am to 4pm.
BENALLA ART GALLERY
- TRADITIONALISTS OF AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING (UNTIL FEBRUARY 15): An exhibition of landscapes from the school of Australian Impressionism. The images of Australia’s landscape have touched the imaginations of artists for centuries. It was a key source of inspiration to artists of the nineteenth and 20th century and they produced a large volume of work depicting people, places and landscapes using ‘impressionist’ techniques with quick, broad strokes to capture the light and colour they saw as they painted. The paintings and watercolours in this exhibition are drawn from the Alec Cato Collection, Wesley College, Melbourne and the Benalla Art Gallery Collection. Australian painters include Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Hans Heysen , Penleigh Boyd and others as they travelled to all to all four corners of Australia. The works on display have rarely been exhibited. Floor talks by Kenneth Park, Curator of Collections at Wesley College are scheduled to take place during the exhibition.
COROWA ARTS SPACE
- COROWA COLLECTION (OPEN DAILY): The Corowa Collection showcases the prize winners in all sections of the annual Federation Art Show that have been acquired by the Federation Art Show Committee and held in trust by Corowa Council for the past 14 years. This is the first time that these art works have been displayed together as a collection and for many of these works it is the first time they have been on public display. The gallery is open 11am to 4pm weekdays, 11am to 3pm Saturdays and 11am to 1pm Sundays.
GALLERY 294, COROWA
- MODERN VINTAGE (UNTIL NOVEMBER 30): An exhibition of still life art and vintage fashion by Chiltern artist Meaghan Aitchison (Meaghan Louise). Meaghan was raised and educated in Corowa and has a degree in Fine Arts. She has owned and run the DCI (Dream, Create, Inspire) Art Gallery in Chiltern for the last six years, recently closing the gallery to give herself more flexibility and spend more time working in her home studio. Her exhibition features still lifes and flowers, inspired by old vases from the antique shops of Chiltern, as well as her unique range of new “vintage” clothing designed and made by Meaghan Louise and based on the materials and patterns of old. She says of her work: “The message … is simple and direct. It’s all about finding beauty, expressing an atmosphere and creating an aura”. Further information on Meaghan Louise’s artwork can be found on her website www.dciarts.com. Gallery 294 is at 294 Honour Avenue (the Albury road), Corowa, and is open daily from 10am to 4pm. For more information, visit gallery294.org.au or phone (02) 6033 5086.
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS: Email details to: play@bordermail.com.au. Listings deadline: Noon Wednesday. A fresh Border Entertainment Guide is posted every Thursday at bordermail.com.au.
The old printing press from the Corryong Courier in Corryong's Man From Snowy River Museum. Picture: JOHN RUSSELL
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
- RED CROSS: 100 YEARS (UNTIL MAY 31, 2015): Part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement, Red Cross has been woven into the fabric of Australian life for 100 years, responding to natural disasters, providing a blood service and everyday work to help vulnerable people. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers signed up during World War I, and by World War II Red Cross had become Australia’s largest charitable organisation. In partnership with regional Red Cross branches this compelling exhibition celebrates and remembers 100 years. Phone (02) 6023 8333 for more information.
- CROSSING PLACE: A STORY OF ALBURY (ONGOING): This compelling multimedia exhibition is on permanent display in the main galleries of the Albury LibraryMuseum. Crossing Place uses objects, audio and film to tell the story of Albury from first contact with the Wiradjuri people, traditional owners of the land, to the city we share today. Wiradjuri Talkback and The Bonegilla Story are highlights.
ARMY MUSEUM BANDIANA
- EXTENSIVE MILITARY DISPLAY (MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS — BY APPOINTMENT): The Army Museum Bandiana houses 190 army vehicles, dozens of field guns, weapons, uniforms, medals and items dating back to the 18th century are displayed in the museum at the Gaza Ridge Barracks, Anderson Road, Bandiana, near Wodonga. Open by appointment 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Saturday but not on New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day or from December 24 to 28. Phone (02) 6055 2525.
8TH/13TH VICTORIAN MOUNTED RIFLES MUSEUM, NORTH BANDIANA
- LIGHT HORSE AND ARMOURED EXHIBITIONS (PHONE FOR OPENING TIMES): The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum’s aim is the preservation, interpretation and display of artefacts and documents related to light horse and armoured units that make up the lineage of the 8/13 VMR. The museum is located at Colonel Tom Price Lines, North Bandiana on the eastern edge of Wodonga. Phone (02) 6021 2835.
BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE, BONEGILLA
- MULTICULTURAL HISTORY (OPEN DAILY): With National Heritage listing, Block 19 Bonegilla has become part of the narrative of nation. Twelve kilometres from Wodonga on Lake Hume, Block 19 was one of 24 similar blocks built in the Bonegilla complex as an army camp during World War II. It became the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training centre in 1947, and housed migrants until 1971. The Bonegilla Migrant Experience is at 82 Bonegilla Road, Bonegilla and is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm. Information: bonegilla.org.au.
JINDERA PIONEER MUSEUM
- JINDERA HISTORY (OPEN OCTOBER TO APRIL): The Jindera Pioneer Museum in the old Wagner’s Store is filled will all kinds of articles — furniture, household goods and machinery, gathered into an original and historic setting of old world architecture and charm. The museum is in Urana Street, Jindera. Information: jinderapioneermuseum.org.au. Open daily, 10am to 4pm, October to April.
YACKANDANDAH MUSEUM
- DISPLAYS FROM YACKANDANDAH’S PAST (OPEN VARIOUS TIMES — SEE BELOW): The museum is housed in the 19th century Bank of Victoria building, 21 High Street, Yackandandah and features the Yackandandah and District Historical Society collection: stories of this district, held in photographs, images, objects, registers, documents, letters, textiles, digital forms and research material. Open during Victorian school holidays and public holidays daily from 11am to 4pm and throughout the school term Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm or by appointment. Information: yackandandahmuseum.wordpress.com/.
CHILTERN ATHENAEUM MUSEUM
- CHILTERN HISTORY (OPEN MOST DAYS): Highlights include memorabilia relating to Country Party leader Sir John (Black Jack) McEwen, whose father operated the local pharmacy from 1891 to 1907, a World War I photographic collection, artworks by Alfred Eustace including several gumleaf paintings and photographic and outdoor displays of Chiltern’s mining and agricultural past and an exhibition relating to the famous author Henry Handel Richardson, who lived in Chiltern. Open 10am to 4pm most days and other times by appointment — phone (03) 5726 1280. The museum is at 57 Conness Street, Chiltern. Information: chilternathenaeum.com.au.
STATION HOUSE MUSEUM, CULCAIRN
- CULCAIRN AND RAILWAY HISTORY (OPEN SATURDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT): Home to seventeen stationmasters and their families from 1883-1979, the Station House is a tangible reminder of the great railway expansion of the last century. Early railway memorabilia is on display. Open 10am to 4pm Saturdays or on other days by appointment. Information: Phone (02) 6029 8486.
DALES CELLAR MINI MUSEUM, HENTY
- TRASH AND TREASURE MEMORABLILIA (PHONE FOR OPENING HOURS): Dales Cellar Mini Museum is a collection of trash and treasure memorabilia of the past including Henty’s Manual Telephone Exchange, the first “ambulance” — a two wheeled stretcher, cash registers, jugs, irons, toasters, radios and much more. The museum is located in the cellar beneath Dales IGA Supermarket. It’s at 9 Sladen Street, Henty. Information: phone (02) 6929 3302.
HENTY OBSERVER PRINTING MUSEUM, HENTY
- NEWSPAPER HISTORY (PHONE FOR OPENING HOURS): The Henty Observer Printing Museum is housed in the original 1934 brick building of The Observer newspaper. Visitors can observe how the newspapers of yesteryear were printed and how much printing has changed since then. The museum is behind Dales IGA Supermarket, 9 Sladen Street, Henty. Information: phone (02) 6929 3302.
HOLBROOK SUBMARINE MUSEUM, HOLBROOK
- SUBMARINE HISTORY AND MEMORABILIA (OPEN DAILY): Up periscope and dive aboard HMAS Submarine Otway. See the original above water line superstructure of the Oberon Class submarine HMAS Otway and the submarine museum, which are set in beautiful parkland. There’s also a large scale model of Lt Norman Holbrook VC’s submarine BII, submarine artefacts, a working periscope and a photo display.
WOOLPACK INN MUSEUM, HOLBROOK
- HOLBROOK’S HISTORICAL TREASURES (OPEN DAILY*): This large, unique and varied display of historical treasures includes the best collection of submarine artefacts in Australia. There’s also an exhibition on the Holbrook bypass. The Woolpack Inn Museum is a two-storey heritage listed historic building located at 83 Albury Street, Holbrook. Information: woolpackinn.com.au. Open daily 9.30am to 4pm. *Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday.
TALLANGATTA MUSEUM
- HISTORICAL TALLANGATTA (PHONE FOR OPENING TIMES): The Tallangatta and Districts Heritage Group Museum is at 75 Towong Street, Tallangatta. The group operates the museum and a shop on a voluntary basis and collects, preserves and records the history of Tallangatta district. Information: phone (02) 6071 2227.
MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER MUSEUM AND RILEY’S VILLAGE, CORRYONG
- LIVE THE LEGEND (OPEN DAILY*): Home to a diverse and colourful exhibition that celebrates the history of the Upper Murray and its people. Learn about the legend of Jack Riley. The Man from Snowy River Museum and Riley’s Village is at 103 Hansen Street, Corryong. *Open 10am to 4pm September to May and 11am to 3pm June to August but closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Information: manfromsnowyrivermuseum.com.
MOUNT BEAUTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
- KIEWA VALLEY HERITAGE (OPEN DAILY): The Kiewa Valley Historical Society aims to preserve and conserve the history and heritage that is unique to the Kiewa Valley and surrounding Bogong High Plains. See books, farming equipment, hospital equipment, technological equipment from the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, household items, plus oral histories and genealogy records and books. Open 9am to 5pm daily. The society is at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, 31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Information: phone (03) 5755 0596.
HARRIETVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
- HISTORICAL GEMS (OPEN SUMMER PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND WEEKEND AFTERNOONS OR BY APPOINTMENT): One of the town’s few surviving miner’s cottages has been relocated and lovingly restored with a new museum added behind. Learn about the early gold mining days, mountain cattlemen, ski pioneers, St Bernard’s Hospice, the building of the Hotham Road constructed completely using hand tools in the 1860s as well as the wonderful array of colourful characters who have played a part in Harrietville and district’s past.The museum is located in Athenaeum Reserve on the Great Alpine Road in Harrietville next to the Harrietville General Store.Information: phone (03) 5759 2797.
BRIGHT MUSEUM
- HISTORICAL BRIGHT (OPEN VARIOUS TIMES AND BY APPOINTMENT): The Bright and District Historical Society’s heritage-listed former Bright Railway Station, now the Bright Museum, features rolling stock typical of that used on the old Ovens Valley Railway. The museum covers railway history, gold mining history and also the social history of the area with local family histories and a photographic collection plus there is a reconstructed Chinese Joss House. Open 2pm to 4pm Sundays except mid-June to early September. During the summer, Easter and September school holidays and festivals the museum is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons. Information: phone (03) 5755 1949.
MYRTLEFORD OLD SCHOOL MUSEUM
- MYRTLEFORD’S PAST (OPEN SUNDAYS MAY TO SEPTEMBER OR BY APPOINTMENT): Displays include old school room, 1930's kitchen and living room, gold mining equipment, barber shop and tobacconist cabinets, newspaper printing machinery, horse-drawn agricultural machinery, farming equipment, bottle collection, military photographs and memorabilia, and sporting trophies.Open 2pm to 5pm Sunday, September to May or other times by appointment. Information: phone (03) 5727 1417.
BURKE MUSEUM, BEECHWORTH
- BEECHWORTH HISTORY (OPEN DAILY*): One of Australia’s oldest museums and is considered a “Museum of Museums” with its significant collections from the 1800s and contemporary internally produced and touring exhibitions, highlights include RE Johns Aboriginal, Chinese and Natural History collections, The Ned Kelly Story including the Burke Museum Ned Kelly Collection plus The Street of Shops, a 19th century recreation of a Beechworth streetscape. *Open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) daily except on Christmas Day.The Burke Museum is in Loch Street, Beechworth. Information: burkemuseum.com.au.
STANLEY ATHENAEUM, STANLEY
- STANLEY NEW YEAR’S DAY SPORTS EXHIBITION (UNTIL JANUARY 31):See photos from the Beechworth Family Albums depicting the Stanley New Year’s Day Sports in the Stanley Athenaeum.The Stanley Athenaeum and Library is an historic brick building comprising a Main Hall and Back Room, erected in 1874. Stanley is a 15-minute drive from Beechworth. Information: http://stanleyvictoria.com.au/community-pages/stanley-athenaeum/.
ELDORADO MUSEUM
- TIMES PAST (PHONE FOR OPENING HOURS): The Eldorado Museum holds a collection that reflects the life and times of the region from 1850 to 1950. The displays cover mining, farming and social history of Eldorado and surrounds and is housed in the old school building as well as in outside displays. The museum is at 136 Main Street, Eldorado.Information: phone (03) 5725 1542.
WANGARATTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
- WANGARATTA AND NORTH EAST HISTORIC COLLECTION (OPEN SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS): This Wangaratta Historical Society museum is housed in the former Wangaratta Fire Station building in Ford Street. The collection features smaller items of historical significance — household, commercial, industrial, agricultural, military and more — from the Wangaratta district, a collection of about 10,000 historic and recent photographs plus a collection of more than 3000 glass plate negatives. Open: 2pm to 5pm on Sundays and 9am to noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.
NED KELLY MEMORIAL MUSEUM, GLENROWAN
- KELLY COUNTRY HISTORY (PHONE FOR OPENING HOURS):The museum can be found at 35 Gladstone Street, Glenrowan. Phone (03) 5766 2448 for more information.
BLACKSMITH SHOP AND MUSEUM, GLENROWAN
- FARM MACHINERY FROM THE PAST (OPEN DAILY): An authentic operating blacksmith shop featuring Kelly Gang souvenirs and practical items. The museum’s focus is farm machinery from the past that has been gathered locally. The museum and shop is in Seige Street, Glenrowan.
GLENROWAN COBB & CO MUSEUM, GLENROWAN
- TRANSPORT AND KELLY HISTORY (OPEN DAILY): Explore the large underground cellar museum specialising in the story of the Kelly outbreak and other notorious Australian bushrangers. Open daily from 9am to 5.30pm. The museum is in Gladstone Street, Glenrowan. Information: phone (03) 5766 2409.
BENALLA AVIATION MUSEUM
- MILITARY AIR TRAINING HISTORY (OPEN WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS): The Benalla Aviation Museum offers a fascinating look at Australia’s military air training history, at the historic home of a World War II RAAF pilot training school. Attractions include a unique collection of military training aircraft, a number of which are fully operational and available for passenger flights, and many related static displays. Located in an historic Bellman Hangar at Benalla Airport. Open Wednesdays and Sundays from 9am to 3pm while other times can be arranged for groups by phoning (03) 5766 2455. Flights available. Information: benallaaviationmuseum.org.au.
BENALLA COSTUME AND PIONEER MUSEUM
- COSTUMES, ARTEFACTS AND NED KELLY (OPEN DAILY): This unique museum houses a costume collection dating from 1770 with local historical artefacts and a permanent Ned Kelly story display. Open 9am to 5pm at 14 Mair Street, Benalla. Information: visit home.vicnet.net.au/~benmus.
MANSFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- MANSFIELD'S YESTERYEAR (OPEN FRIDAY TO SUNDAY AND MOST PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT): Mansfield Historical Society is located at the Mansfield Railway Station and features a wealth of information about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding district including genealogical information, microfiche documents, photos, memorabilia, maps and an extensive clothing collection. Open 11am to 3pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and most public holidays, other times by appointment. Information: phone (03) 5779 1094.
RUTHERGLEN COMMON SCHOOL MUSEUM
- EDUCATIONAL HISTORY (OPEN SUNDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT): The Rutherglen Historical Society Old Common School Museum contains an early 20th century school room including old desks, artefacts, and teaching aids and there is a growing collection of school class photos. Opens 1pm to 4pm Sundays or any time by appointment. The museum is next to the Rutherglen Primary School, in Murray Street. Information: phone (02) 6032 9425.
FEDERATION MUSEUM, COROWA
- THE BIRTHPLACE OF FEDERATION (OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OR BY APPOINTMENT): Displays on Corowa’s role in Federation, Aboriginal artefacts including Tommy MacRae sketches, agricultural implements manufactured locally, horse-drawn vehicles and saddlery, 1900s lifestyle displays, Tom Roberts’ Shearing the Rams display and more. The museum is in Queen Street opposite the Presbyterian Church.Open 1pm to 4pm Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. Information: phone (02) 6033 4041.
MAX’S MOTOR MUSEUM, COROWA
- AUTOMOTIVE HEAVEN (OPEN SATURDAY TO MONDAY OR BY APPOINTMENT TUESDAY TO FRIDAY): See vintage to modern cars and motors from all ages including oil engines and a free-standing V-12 motor. Max Maclean’s private collection is a must-see and includes cars belonging to local enthusiasts who house their cars at the museum, corner Hammersley and Norseman roads, Corowa. Information: phone (02) 6033 1429.
YARRAWONGA MULWALA PIONEER MUSEUM
- PIONEERING AUSTRALIA (OPENING HOURS BELOW): See one of the largest and most comprehensive exhibits of the early pioneering days of Australia. Housed in a spacious and modern facility, exhibits include sport and leisure, early aviation, vintage cars, dental surgery, community quilt, blacksmith’s shop and much more. Hours: Open Christmas to Easter: 9.30am to 1pm Wednesday to Saturday, public and school holidays and 1pm to 4.30pm Sunday. Opening Hours — Easter to Christmas: 1pm to 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday, public and school holidays 1pm to 4.30pm. The museum is at 151 Melbourne Street, Mulwala. Information: phone (03) 5744 1402.
BERRIGAN AND DISTRICT HERITAGE MUSEUM
- BERRIGAN’S PAST (OPEN WEDNESDAY MORNINGS): The Museum features collections of a number of oral histories, Federation information, fire brigade memorabilia and material relating to the Berrigan RSL Club, including guns, medals uniforms and service records of Berrigan men and women who served in World War I and World War II. Open 9am to 11am Wednesdays.
FINLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND LOG CABIN
- FINLEY DISTRICT HISTORY (OPEN MOST DAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT): The Finley Historical Museum and Log Cabin showcases the heritage of the Finley District and provides the opportunity to step back in time and view those items that supported the lives of our pioneering rural families. Includes a replica of the log cabin home, which was the first permanent residence in the Finley district. Open most days or by appointment. Information: phone (03) 5883 1374.
CHRYSTIE’S MUSEUM, TOCUMWAL
- TOCUMWAL’S YESTERYEAR (OPEN DAILY): Turn back the clock to the era of the classic cars, trucks, caravans, tractors and a host of other memorabilia and collectables. Highlights include working vintage cars, an old logging truck and one-of-a-kind tractors — something for everyone. Open 10am to 4pm daily. The museum is at 139 Thorburns Road, Tocumwal. Information: phone (03) 5874 3358.
FINLEY RAILWAY MUSEUM
- RAILWAY HISTORY: The incredibly well preserved Finley Station is one of the few Pioneer stations still standing, and is also host to the Finley Pioneer Railway Museum containing artefacts and real life railway stories. Take a guided tour with a volunteer and learn about the history of the Finley Pioneer Railway Station or simply have a look around at the on-site railway memorabilia dating back to the 1890s.
ADJACENT TO THE LIBRARY IN THE OLD PRINTERY, JERILDERIE
- CONVICTS AND BUSHRANGERS: DOING THE BOLT EXHIBITION (OPEN BY APPOINTMENT): There is an extensive collection of exact replicas and originals including 30 storyboards and banners detailing the life of bushrangers and convicts, pistols and guns flag flown at Eureka Rebellion, Cat o’ nine tails and whipping post, shackles and locks and much more. The exhibition is housed adjacent to the Library in the Old Printery building, the historic printing office of the Jerilderie and Urana Gazette where Ned Kelly attempted to have his manifesto, The Jerilderie Letter, printed. Open by appointment only. Information: jerilderie.nsw.gov.au
HISTORICAL DISPLAYS: Email details to: play@bordermail.com.au. Listings deadline: Noon Wednesday. A fresh Border Entertainment Guide is posted every Thursday at bordermail.com.au.
