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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Mark Haze, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Open Mic with Aron McLean, ex-lead singer of The Pigs, 6pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
Open Mic with Kelvyn and the crew, 8pm, Long Room, Albion Hotel, Albury
DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s Albury
New Direction, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
Uni Night: DJ Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
Irish Jam Session, 8pm, Star Hotel, Yackandandah
Historias Do Corpo, 7pm, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre
Trevor Doddridge, 6pm, Border Bistro, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, Mulwala
The Jinglists — music and comedy, Tocumwal Memorial Hall
Keys & Strings, 8pm, Wagga Aussie Rules Club
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Paul Gibbs, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Grooveyard Hammond Combo: soul, grooves, jazz and blues every Thursday, 6pm to 9.30pm, La Maison Cafe, Wodonga
Sounds of the Border Open Mic Nights hosted by Larry Caton: for all ages and music styles, 7.30pm (register at 6pm), bistro, Astor Hotel, Albury
Karaoke Showtime! Registrations 7.30pm on, karaoke starts from 9pm, Paddy’s Albury
A Showcase of Metal: 10 Second Minute and I See The End, 9pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Thirsty Thursdays Acoustic Night featuring five up-and-coming acoustic acts, 8pm to midnight, The First Lounge bar and nightclub, 1 Victoria Street, Wangaratta
Shannon Noll: Million Suns Tour, 8pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
Open Mic: Kane Mills, 7.30pm, Royal Hotel, Corowa
Tom Routledge, 7pm, Mulwala Waterski Club
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Unplug and Unwind: Brock Shirley — live acoustic music, 5pm to 7pm, Paddy’s Albury
Garry O’Brien, 5pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Tony Lukav, 5pm to 10pm, Q Manhattans, Albury
Sandy Worrell, 6pm, Sevens Bistro, Commercial Club, Albury
Acoustic Night: Sheerene Maginnity, Hugh Fuchsen, Josh Campbell and Oliver Smith, 7pm, Retro Youth Cafe, Albury
Giant 440, 7pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Live Music, 7.30pm, Deja Brew, Wodonga
Elvis to the Max, 8pm, Albury Entertainment Centre
John Law, 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Rhythm Rats, 9pm, SS&A Club, Albury
Paul Wookey and Aron McLean, 9pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
Live DJ, 9pm, O’Maille’s Pub & Hops Garden, Wodonga
Ryan Poole, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
Famous Fridays: Party Music from the 1970s to the 2000s plus Today’s Top 40 Hits, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury
DJ Sedgie, 10pm, The Carriers, Wodonga
DJ Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint
DJ, 9pm, Birallee Tavern, Wodonga
Albury’s Biggest Club Party: Resident DJs, One Nightclub, Albury
DJ Dartmouth, 9.30pm, Alpine Hotel, Bright
Liv Cartledge, 8pm, Tanswell’s Commercial Hotel, Beechworth
Corowa Festival of Dance — first of four days — corowafestivalofdance.com.au, various Corowa venues
Grand Final Eve Footy Quiz Show Secret Tracks Pop Quiz: Mikaila Grealy and DJ Candy B, 7pm, Royal Hotel, Corowa
Mystical Groove, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club
Mantel, ClubMulwala
Touch ’n’ Go, Mulwala Waterski Club
Cheap Thrillz with DJ Jarrod, 8pm, Terminus Hotel, Yarrawonga
Scott and Amanda, 7pm, Barooga Sports Club
Deni Ute Muster — first of two days and nights: Main Stage - McAlister Kemp, Lee Kernaghan, The McClymonts, John Williamson, Deni Ute Muster site
Steve Eales, 8pm, Main Lounge, Deniliquin RSL
Uranquinty Folk Festival — first of four days — uranquintyfolk.com, various Uranquinty locations
I, Bunyip, 10am and 1pm, Wagga Civic Theatre
Mark Haze, 8pm, Wagga Aussie Rules Club
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Akal Dalby, 11am to 2pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Andrew Kennedy, 5pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Tony Lukav, 5pm to 10pm, Q Manhattans, Albury
Live Music, 7.30pm, Deja Brew, Wodonga
Live Music, 8.30pm, Soden’s Hotel, Albury
John Law, 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Imperial Shags, 9pm, SS&A Club, Albury
Sean Cartledge, 9pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
AFL Grand Final Day with pre and post-match entertainment by Liam Dalby; Melbourne cover band Every Avenue from 9.30pm; Tackleberry on the Beer Garden Stage; and DJ Candy B, Paddy’s, Albury
DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s, Albury
Saturday Night Fever: Party Music from the 1970s to the 2000s plus Today’s Top 40 Hits, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury
DJs Franco and Blomshell, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
Saturday Night, One Nightclub, Albury
The Brothers Johnstone, The Man, Falls Creek
Alter Ego (pub rock), 8.30pm, Alpine Hotel, Bright
Corowa Festival of Dance — second of four days — corowafestivalofdance.com.au, various Corowa venues
Mantel, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club
Anthony Tenace, 7.30pm, Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club Resort, Mulwala
DJ Meridax, 9pm, ClubMulwala
SMAC, Mulwala Waterski Club
Cheap Thrillz with DJ Jarrod, 8.30pm, Terminus Hotel, Yarrawonga
Deni Ute Muster — second of two days and nights: Main Stage – Kelly Clarkson, The Living End, Joe Nichols, Jasmine Rae, Deni Ute Muster site
Karaoke with Nicky and Brian, Finley Returned Soldiers Club
Heartbeat R & R, 8pm, Wagga Aussie Rules Club
Uranquinty Folk Festival — second of four days — uranquintyfolk.com, various Uranquinty locations
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Open Mic with Mel Tompkins, 1pm to 4pm, Deja Brew, Wodonga
Open Mic with Mel Tompkins, 1pm to 4pm, Deja Brew, Wodonga
Albury City Band Free Annual Concert, 2pm, Commercial Club, Albury
Murray Conservatorium String Quartet: Song of the Forest — The Players’ Perspective quintet performance and talk, 2pm, Murray Conservatorium, Albury
Grooveyard Hammond Combo: soul, grooves, jazz and blues, 2pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Overtime, 4pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Three Bands Rocking the Rooftop: Volume Addict, A Candela Lie and Giant 440, 7pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Open Stage Acoustic Open Mic with Michael Franklin — PA and microphones provided, 2pm to 5pm, MJ’s Bakery, Tallangatta
Curly’s Crew Border Relay for Life Music Benefit Gig and Market: The Hounds Homebound, Ollie Smith, Jess Gay, Daniel Xavier Greene, Sarah Webster, 4pm to 8pm, Yackandandah Town Hall
Rudi and Friends: blues and more, 1pm, Bright Brewery
Hard Cab, 11am, Beechworth Bakery
Live Music Jam, noon, Indigo Vineyard, Everton Upper
Corowa Festival of Dance — third of four days — corowafestivalofdance.com.au, various Corowa venues
Scott and Amanda, Mulwala Waterski Club
Pat Geaghan, Wagga Aussie Rules Club
Uranquinty Folk Festival — third of four days — uranquintyfolk.com, various Uranquinty locations
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
Senior Celebrations: Normie Rowe, (morning tea 9.30am), 10.30am, The Cube Wodonga
Corowa Festival of Dance — last of four days — corowafestivalofdance.com.au, various Corowa venues
Uranquinty Folk Festival — last of four days — uranquintyfolk.com, various Uranquinty locations
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Tuesday Trivia, registrations from 7.30pm, Paddy’s Albury
Wangaratta Council Seniors Festival 2012 - Country Concert: Normie Rowe, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, Memorial Hall, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
Andrew Kennedy, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Open Mic with Aron McLean, ex-lead singer of The Pigs, 6pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
Open Mic with Kelvyn and the crew, 8pm, Long Room, Albion Hotel, Albury
DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s Albury
Take Cover, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
Uni Night, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
Irish Jam Session, 8pm, Star Hotel, Yackandandah
Steinway on Stage: Dorothy Brickhill, piano, 6pm to 7pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
Trevor Doddridge, 6pm, Border Bistro, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, Mulwala
Pat Geaghan, 8pm, Wagga Aussie Rules Club
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COMING UP
OCTOBER
4-13: Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company: The Vicar of Dibley, The Cube Wodonga
5: Metal Night, One Nightclub, Albury
5-7: Chiltern Ironbark Festival
5: New: Friday Night Seafood Buffet and Jazz Night: Urban Gypsies, Fresco’s, Rydges Albury
6: Stevie Wright – The Life and Times of Stevie Wright and the Easybeats, Commercial Club, Albury
6: 1927, SS&A Albury
6: Channel V “The Weekend” Tour: Grant Smillie, Groove Saint, Albury
6: Josh Earl vs Children’s Birthday Book, Mount Beauty Community Centre
6: The Mikado, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
6-7: Beechworth Oktoberfest, Bridge Ropad Brewers, Beechworth
9: The Australian Bee Gees Show, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
10: Creedence Clearwater Recycled, Mulwala Waterski Club
11: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Plays Tchaikovsky, Albury Entertainment Centre
13: The Pigs, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
13: Bethanga Bienniale - Celebration of Music, Art and Spring, Bethanga Memorial Hall
13: BABBA, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
14: Celestial Feuds: Riverina Chamber Orchestra, St Matthew’s Church, Albury
14: The Kings of Country: Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Johnny Cash tribute - direct from the US, Albury Entertainment Centre
14: Janet Seidel Trio and Ben Jones, saxophone, Wagga RSL Club
17: Dust, Doris and Me, The Cube Wodonga
19: Big Ol’ Bus Band, Commercial Club, Albury
19: Lloyd Spiegel, blues guitarist, The Long Room, Albion Hotel, Albury
19: The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Albury Entertainment Centre
19: Lloyd Speigel, blues guitarist, Albion Hotel, Albury
19: Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company: The Vicar of Dibley, Kergunyah Hall
19: Creedence Clearwater Recycled, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre
19-20: Fire in the Belly Festival, Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre
20: Applause Festival, Albury CBD
20: Ministry of Sound Spring Tour: Goodwill and Chardy, Groove Saint, Albury
20: Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company: The Vicar of Dibley, Corowa Memorial Hall
20: Creedence Clearwater Recycled, Mulwala Waterski Club
20-21: Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake, Albury Entertainment Centre
21: Music in the Gardens: Fiona Burnett, saxophone, Michael Johnson, harp, Albury Botanic Gardens
23-27: HotHouse Theatre: Zombatland, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga
24: Arts Space Echoes: Damien Jones, violin, and Beth Ylvisaker, keyboard, Arts Space Wodonga
25 to 3/11: Livid Productions: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Jazz Basement, Wodonga
26: The Three Tenors Tribute, SS&A Club, Albury
26: Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company: The Vicar of Dibley, Henty Community Centre
26-27: Spud’s Comedy Bar, SS&A Club, Albury
26-28: A Country Music Spectacular, ClubMulwala
27: Shannon Noll, Albury Entertainment Centre
27: Albury-Wodonga Theatre Company: The Vicar of Dibley, Bethanga Hall
27: Rod Stewart Tribute, Mulwala Waterski Club
27-28: Tallangatta Fifties Festival: Frankie J. Holden and Wilbur Wilde
28: New: Highway 31 Blues and Roots Music Club Jam Session, SS&A Club, Albury
30: Frankie Davidson, Commercial Club
30: Jonathon Welch, The Cube Wodonga
30: Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson, Wagga Civic Theatre
31: Ernie and Denise: Together Again, The Cube Wodonga
VISUAL ARTS AND HISTORY: EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
NOW ON SHOW
WONGA WETLANDS, ALBURY
ART IN THE WETLANDS
Take a walk around Wonga Wetlands and discover sculptures and installations by local and national artists hidden away in unexpected places. Each work of art is made from natural materials and responds to issues of sustainability and the Wonga Wetlands’ beautiful natural environment. Wonga Wetlands is just out of Albury on the Riverina Highway (between Albury and Howlong).
Until September 28
GALLERY 294, COROWA
ON AND OFF THE WALL
Features recent 2D and 3D works by Rutherglen artist Brenda Tuddenham. The 2D works offer wonderful explorations of colour, texture and atmosphere while the 3D works are explorations of techniques and form. Tuddenham has used traditional techniques such as crochet to create exquisite sprays of fuchsias and roses. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 4pm at Gallery 294 in Honour Avenue, Corowa.
Until September 28
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
MARKING TIME
In approaching landscape as a subject, Jo Davenport considers time as both a fleeting moment and as an expansive infinitum. Time promises that you may never view the same scene twice. With that in mind, Davenport’s paintings hope to capture landscape in the spontaneous instance when the past is almost gone and the future is just starting to appear. The result is an impulse act of colour and mark making that brings the transient experience into view.
Until September 29
SPIRITUS GALLERY, YACKANDANDAH
COLOUR ME HAPPY
A solo exhibition by Thurgoona artist Adele Sommer. Adele settled in Albury in 2009 after a lifetime of travelling throughout Australia. She is a painter of semi-abstract acrylic paintings and divides her time between two businesses and her home studio. One of the original artists to exhibit at Wodonga’s GIGS Art Gallery, she was also a breakfast radio co-host on 105.7 The River. Her paintings are bright and colourful with liberal use of metallic paint. This exhibition celebrates the arrival of spring. Spiritus Gallery is at 2 High Street, Yackandandah. Phone Cheryl Webster on (02) 6027 1797.
Until September 30
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
BRUCE ARMSTRONG — NOW AND THEN
Works by the 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 more than 100 drawings from the past 30 years.
Until September 30
WANGARATTA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
The latest images of the Rural City of Wangaratta by internationally renowned photographer Ewen Bell.
Until September 30
THE MUSE GALLERY, MILAWA
GENTLE AFTERNOONS
Alan Philips has returned to his roots as a painter and to where it all began — the Northern Territory. There he saw in the early ’70s in the Aboriginal camps, the artwork generated by the old men, and it was there that he saw how to paint the land. He sat in the sand and watched as the old masters painted dreams, images, stories and the deepest truths of their lives and their country. In Gentle Afternoons, Philips comes close to nature and the dreams and images that have stayed with him for many years. The paintings may be viewed as aerial shots, with braided creeks and the strange sinks and sharp shadows, the odd swift colour change you might see somewhere over central Australia. They could be seen as microscopic views of the exposed crust of a drying salt lake or the teeming life on the surface of a mudflat. The tiny may mimic the vast in beautiful fractal patterns. Alan paints what he sees and feels and loves in the landscape with humble respect. His choice of colour may seem at times to be surprising, but it is authentic: it both shocks and soothes. He leads us, in ‘Gentle afternoons’ through a well-loved and well-remembered landscape. Gallery open 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Monday including public holidays.
Until October 1
RUTHERGLEN WINE EXPERIENCE AND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
PAUL MARGOCSY SOLO EXHIBITION
The Rutherglen and District Artists Society is excited to announce that world class water-colourist Paul Margoscy will be showing a solo exhibition in late September. Margoscy is regarded as one of Australia’s finest wildlife artists with his incredibly lifelike works highly sought after both here and abroad. A self-taught artist, Margoscy’s accolades include solo exhibitions in London, Singapore, Japan and multiple shows in the United States. Further underlining his talent, he was twice asked to exhibit at the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson exhibition that shows just 80 works from more than 3500 entries received. Pat Robinson, secretary of the Rutherglen and District Artists Society, was thrilled to secure an artist with such a profile. “He is certainly one of the highest profile artists to exhibit in Rutherglen in my twenty five years of involvement,” she says. “His work is so lifelike, and so very accessible. All art lovers can appreciate his talents”. The exhibition will kick off at the Rutherglen Wine Experience with an official opening on Friday, September 21 and will run through to Sunday, September 30. Entry to the official opening is $10 per head which includes canapes and wine tasting, with both original works and prints available for purchase.
Until October 5
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
THE PRICE OF LIFE
When Australian freelance journalist Nigel Brennan travelled to Somalia to document and report on the health and political state of the nation, he became the story when he was kidnapped and held for ransom for 462 Days. This compelling exhibition presents the true story of the longest held living captive in Australian history outside prisoners of war.
Until October 7
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY WORKSHOP SPACE
SHOOT STRAIGHT: YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT EXHIBITION
Inspired by the recent Bill Henson photography exhibition at the gallery, 10 young photographers present large scale images that explore photography as a medium for self-expression. Participants worked with photographer Stephen Henderson and gallery exhibitions officer Rita Lazauskas to learn the finer skills of camera operation, technique and lighting, while exploring the potential of photography as theatre. Role playing, costumes, make up and props are employed in a playful process to create images that investigate portraiture and identity in a creative way and give us an insight into the minds and hearts of youth. The official opening by Bella Currie, Wangaratta Youth Mayor, 5.30pm Thursday, September 20. Phone (03) 5722 0865.
Until October 7
BENALLA ART GALLERY
JUDY LORRAINE RETROSPECTIVE
Judy Lorraine’s Retrospective show explores the many facets of this well-known and highly-regarded ceramicist.
Until October 7
GIGS ART GALLERY, WODONGA
IN SUCCESSION: I
An exhibition featuring interdisciplinary explorations and investigations by students of the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts at TAFENSW Riverina Institute Albury. The artists are Jacquilyn Alida, Jess Daly, Jessica Goodvinn, Zoe Manuel, Brooke Taylor and Melinda Willems.
Opening: 5.30pm Friday, September 28. Guest speaker, Vicki Luke. Meet the Artists: 9am to noon Saturday, September 29.
GIGS Art Gallery is in Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Phone (02) 6021 3073. Open: 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Visit artswodonga.org.au.
Until October 9
STANLEY ATHENAEUM, STANLEY
WOT THE DICKENS!
Charles Dickens exhibition to celebrate the 200 anniversary of the author’s birth. Phone Chris on (03) 5726 6594 or Helen on (03) 5729 6591.
Until November 30
MOUNT BEAUTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
HUTS OF THE HIGH PLAINS
This Kiewa Valley Historical Society exhibition features cattle farmers from the Upper Kiewa Valley who first built and used huts on the Bogong High Plains from the 1880s. Many of these families have donated or lent items from their personal collections which show how these families lived in the huts during muster time. The exhibition includes a Memories of Bogong Hotel interactive display.
Until December 31
ALBURY ART GALLERY
PORTRAYER PORTRAYS
A thought-provoking exhibition that showcases portraiture and self-portraiture from the Albury Art Gallery collection. Artists, writers and performers who are often shielded by their own artworks are portrayed in this exhibition. We can be great admirers and are often highly influenced and inspired by their work, yet we may not recognise them if we passed them in the street. Portrayer Portrays eliminates the art and politics and puts the artist right in front of us. Biographical details accompanying the portraits give us an insight into the life and career of the artist which ultimately gives us indication of their influences and what urged them to create artistic icons of modern history.
Until November 4
MOUNT BEAUTY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
HUTS OF THE HIGH PLAINS
This Kiewa Valley Historical Society exhibition features cattle farmers from the Upper Kiewa Valley who first built and used huts on the Bogong High Plains from the 1880s. Many of these families have donated or lent items from their personal collections which show how these families lived in the huts during muster time. The exhibition includes a Memories of Bogong Hotel interactive display.
Until December 31
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
THOROUGHFARE — INSIDE ALBURY’S TRANSPORT HUB
A look at Albury’s transportation industry as it moved from horse-drawn carriages to the motor car. It draws on the site history of Albury’s 526-540 Kiewa Street, now home to the Albury Library Museum. Discover the stories behind some of the businesses that operated along Albury’s major transport thoroughfare. The site has been home to myriad owners and its uses are a reflection of the time, advances in technology and the people who worked there. The exhibition is filled with significant objects and stories relating to Crawford and Co stables, West’s Motors garage, Azor Robbins and Alex Porter mechanics, Blacklocks motor cycle and car repairs and the Murray Valley Coaches depot.
Until March 1, 2013
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
WIRADJURI TALKBACK
A celebration of the perspectives and traditional knowledge of the Albury Wodonga region’s Aboriginal people. It showcases a powerful and thought-provoking blend of traditional and contemporary elements illustrating the rich cultural traditions of Wiradjuri country. Alongside traditional Riverina bark paintings and tools are sketches by 19thcentury Aboriginal artist Tommy McRae, a local identity famed for his depictions of traditional Aboriginal life.
Until July 1, 2014
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
CROSSING PLACE— A STORY OF ALBURY
Weaving together the story of Albury from its first contact with the Wiradjuri people, traditional owners of the land, to the city we know today, this world-class exhibition, told through an engaging collection of objects, oral stories and film, is on permanent display in the main galleries of the Albury Library Museum.
Permanent exhibition
OPENING THIS WEEK
WANGARATTA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
SCULPTURES AND ARTWORK
A new exhibition from husband-and-wife artists Pat and Lorna Boyd. Phone the centre on 1800 801 065 or Lorna Boyd on (03) 5727 0437.
October 1 to 26
OPENING SOON
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
MELANCHOLIA
Delving into the depths of depression, Melancholia, the new exhibition from the Cunningham Dax Centre, explores the relationship between this misunderstood illness and its impact on creativity and the mind. Official opening 10.30am Tuesday, October 9.
October 6 to November 3
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
KATE GORMAN — PROGRESSIONS AND SARAH TRETHOWAN — GROWTH
Two North East Victorian artists present new paintings drawing on their experience, representing the vibrancy of the landscapes of North East Victoria and abroad.
October 6 to 21
DOCKER STREET GALLERY, WAGGA
A LANDSCAPE JOURNEY
Artist Wendy Hope is returning to Wagga to stage this exhibition Wagga because of the happy memories of the three years of teaching at the Turvey Park in its time as a Demonstration School. She completes a full-time teaching career before becoming a professional artist in 1995, producing focused, highly resolved work with technical skill. Hope completed six years of formal training in drawing and painting at Meadowbank and St George TAFE Colleges. In 2008, Wendy graduated in painting from COFA (College of fine Arts). She has been exhibiting in private galleries and art shows throughout Sydney and regional areas. Her work represents a spontaneous, colourful and creative surface, consisting of acrylic transparent washes, collage and line. Hope’s paintings are neither allegorical nor symbolic. Nothing remains the same until the work is finished. Her works are timeless mysteries, ever moving and charged with emotional energy. Phone Jean Haste on 0407 263 521 for more information or Karen at the Docker Street Gallery on (02) 6921 4895. After its opening on Saturday, October 13, the exhibition will be open Monday to Saturday during business hours. The Docker Street Gallery is 125A Docker Street, Wagga. Launch and meet the artist, 2pm to 5pm Saturday, October 13 with wine and cheese. Official opening by Daryl Maguire, Member for Wagga.
October 13 to October 27.
BENALLA ART GALLERY
CHARLOTTE REYNOLDS
Local photographer Charlotte Reynolds documents life through the photographer’s lens in North East Victoria.
October 13 to November 11
PFEIFFER WINES, WAHGUNYAH
AN ARTISTS’ AFFAIR
Local artists and art enthusiasts are invited to visit the winery and paint, draw, sketch or photograph their “pfavourite” winery scene before indulging in a leisurely lunch with fellow artists on our picturesque Sunday Creek Bridge. Artists are then invited to exhibit their works at our annual Pfeiffer Wines Art Show at the end of the year which will culminate in a People’s Choice Award. 10am to 4pm, lunch from 1pm. Free event. Bring your own lunch (no BYO alcohol) to enjoy on our picturesque Sunday Creek Bridge, with wines by the glass available from just $5. You will have access to complimentary tea and coffee facilities throughout the day and unique access to the winery grounds. Bookings are required. Phone (02) 6033 2805.
October 17
BACHELORS GREEN, WANGARATTA
WANGARATTA ARTISTS SOCIETY ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
Enjoy a diverse range of works by local artists in this annual exhibition. October 24 to November 7. Phone Gillian Fytsh on 0429 017 987 for more information. Free entry. Open daily 10am -5pm.
October 24 to November 7
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
JAZZART
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.
October 27 to November 11
YACKANDANDAH COURTHOUSE
FRESH AND UNFRAMED
Arts Yackandandah presents the art exhibition that brings local affordable art to the public. All artworks $150 and under. Arts Yackandandah is sponsoring The Haldane Slatter Memorial Art and the People’s Choice award. Opening celebration and award presentation: 6pm Saturday, November 3. Exhibition hours: 10am to 4pm. The Yackandandah Courthouse is in Williams Street.
November 3 to 11
ALBURY ART GALLERY
THE JOURNEY FORWARD
An exhibition of artworks by local Aboriginal artists and the second featuring artists involved in the Aboriginal Artists Network co-ordinated by Murray Arts.
November 9 to December 9
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
EXIT12: GOTAFE GRADUATING STUDENT EXHIBITION
Learning and actively creating, Graphic Design and Visual Arts students from Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE Wangaratta present their final work giving visitors the chance to see and experience new and emerging talent.
November 16 to December 9
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
ARTS WODONGA HUME BUILDING SOCIETY ACQUISTIVE CONTEMPORARY ART AWARD 2012
A chance to enjoy the diverse artistic gifts local artists bring to Wodonga. The award is valued at $5000. Official Opening and Award Presentation: 5.30pm Friday, November 16.
November 17 to December 5
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
GROWING ALBURY
Unearthing the history of the Albury Botanic Gardens, this exhibition captivates as visitors enter through a squeaky gate, rest upon a park bench, and view the original Botanic Gardens statue of Melpomene. Showcasing the stunning botanic illustrations created by local botanic artists and displaying turn of the century textile costumes we recreate the 1900s botanic scene is represented. Growing Albury unveils the history of the botanic gardens, and celebrates the foresight of the original curators and J.E.R. Fellowes, who developed the gardens from 1877. Visitors should enjoy this indoor and outdoor botanic experience.
November 22 to February 10
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
BEACH, BUSH AND BATTLERS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEFF CARTER
The Jeff Carter photographs in Beach, Bush and Battlers have been selected from his remarkable and historically significant archive of more than 50,000 works that celebrate the lives of everyday Australians in rural, outback, urban and coastal communities from the late 1940s to today. Carter (also an acclaimed author and award-winning film-maker), continued to travel and photograph into his 80s. When not on the road he lived on his 45 hectare property, Glenrock Farm Wildlife Refuge, Foxground, which was gazetted into a Wildlife Refuge in 1962. Enjoy this travelling exhibition from the State Library of NSW.
November 23 to January 13
KIRBY’S FLAT POTTERY, YACKANDANDAH
JOHN DERMERS’S 35TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
See award-winning potter John Dermer’s beautiful porcelain exhibition pieces, tableware and ovenware in his beautiful pottery at Kirbys Flat, 225 Kirbys Flat Road, near Yackandandah. Visit johndermer.com.au. Phone (02) 6027 1416. Open 9am to 5.30pm.
November 24 and 25
ALBURY ART GALLERY
ATTACK: JAPANESE MIDGET SUBMARINES IN SYDNEY HARBOUR
On the night of May 31, 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered the waters of Sydney Harbour. The surprise attack resulted in chaos and panic in the nation’s largest and oldest city and left an indelible mark on Australian identity and the course of our history. To mark the 70th anniversary of this extraordinary event and its importance, Mosman Art Gallery commissioned artist Ken Done to interpret and respond to this remarkable story.
November 30 to January 27
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
RETROSPECTIVE: LORNA CHICK - 1922-2007
Born in Wangandary in 1922, Lorna Chick began painting in the 1960s in a naive style. One of the region’s most celebrated artists, her large, detailed and colourful works depict the landscapes of the North East. Her first success was in 1967 when she won the Fairley Art Award. Her work is represented in the National Gallery of Australia, Parliament House, Canberra, and in many regional public galleries and private collections.
December 15 to January 27
PFEIFFER WINES, WAHGUNYAH
PFEIFFER WINES ART SHOW
The Pfeiffer Wines Art Show celebrates the work of artists who have visited the winery and have painted, drawn, sketched or photographed a distinctive winery scene – be it the natural bush setting, the historic buildings or the century old wooden bridge. Visitors are also invited to participate in the People’s Choice Award by voting for their “pfavourite” artwork whilst at the winery. All original artworks will be for sale. Free entry.
December 27 to January 26
BENALLA ART GALLERY
CCP DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
A biennial showcase of contemporary Australian documentary photography. It represents a unique, national initiative in support of documentary photography, providing a rare opportunity to assess the themes, styles and ideas that characterise this fascinating genre.
January 26 to March 10
