THURSDAY, JULY 18
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The Hoffmans, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Morning Melodies: Glenn Starr, 11am, St Ives Biere Cafe, Wodonga
Albury-Wodonga Uke Muster Newbies Night, 6pm, first floor, Albion Hotel, Albury
Open Mic, 7.30pm, register at 6pm, bistro, Astor Hotel, Albury
Open Mic, 7.30pm, O’Maille’s Pub and Hops Garden, Wodonga
Karaoke, 7.30pm on, karaoke 9pm, Paddy’s Albury
Twin Cities Rock’n’Roll Club Weekly Dance, 7.30pm, auditorium, Commercial Club, Albury
Grooveyard Hammond Combo: soul, grooves, jazz and blues, 7pm, La Maison Cafe, Wodonga
Karaoke, 9.30pm, Alpine Hotel, Bright
John Williamson in Concert, 8pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
Karaoke, 8pm, Royal Mail Hotel, Mulwala
Rock’n’Roll Dance Lessons, ClubMulwala
Barry Bishop Duo, Mulwala Waterski Club
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Tony Lukav, piano and vocals, 5pm, Q Manhattans, Albury
Garry O’Brien, 5pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Sandy Worrell, 6pm, Sevens Bistro, Commercial Club, Albury
Steph and Jimmy, 5.30pm, Birallee Tavern, Wodonga
Live Music, 7pm, Lavington Panthers
Paul Gibbs, 7.30pm, Thurgoona Country Golf Club Resort
Infinity Duo, 8pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Clark and Sulman, 8pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
Jazz Albury-Wodonga presents Wizard & Oz, 8pm, The Jazz Basement, Wodonga
Danny Phegan Duo, 8.30pm, Northside Hotel, Lavington
The Hounds Homebound, 8.30pm, Birallee Tavern, Wodonga
Simply Bushed, 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Ledd Asprin, 9pm, SS&A Albury
Midnight Alibi and Black Fuel, 9pm, Boomerang Hotel, Lavington
DJ, 9pm, Birallee Tavern, Wodonga
New Direction, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
DJ Zuckr, 9.30pm, Beer Garden, Paddy’s, Albury
Refresh Your Friday: DJ spins music from the 1970s to today, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury
DJ Sedgie, 10pm, The Carriers, Wodonga
The Well, 8.30pm, Star Hotel, Yackandandah
Wangaratta Players: Lipstick Dreams, 8pm, Stage Door Studio, Wangaratta
Benalla Theatre Company: Guys and Dolls, 8pm, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre
Bob Turk, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club
Daine Runnalls, 8pm, ClubMulwala
Touch’n’Go, Mulwala Waterski Club
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Shaun Parker & Company - Happy as Larry: dance work, 2pm and 8pm, The Cube Wodonga
Tony Lukav, piano and vocals, 5pm, Q Manhattans, Albury
Ken Hill, 5pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Andrew Kennedy, 6pm, Sevens Bistro, Commercial Club, Albury
Beccy Cole: Big Hits Tour with special guest Lyn Bowtell, auditorium, 7.30pm, Commercial Club, Albury
Brock Shirley, 8.30pm, Soden’s Hotel, Albury
Simply Bushed, 9pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
The Old Fella: Rod Gregory, 8pm, SS&A Albury
Jon Stevens, 9pm, SS&A Albury
DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s, Albury
Akal Dalby and Luke Dewing, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
Grooveyard Hammond Combo, 10pm, The Long Room, Albion Hotel, Albury
Albury’s Biggest Party, 10pm, One Nightclub, Albury
Dave Winnel and Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
Saturday Night Fever: Best Party Mix, 10pm, ZedBar, Albury
Albury’s Biggest Club Party, One Nightclub, Albury
The Remnantz: Celtic, 1970s and Aussie rock, 7pm, Bethanga Hotel
Wangaratta Players: Lipstick Dreams, 8pm, Stage Door Studio, Wangaratta
Benalla Theatre Company: Guys and Dolls, 8pm, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre
Open Mic, Upper One Bistro, Wangaratta
Charity Ball — 2014 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal fund-raiser, Corowa RSL Club
Intensity, 8pm, Corowa RSL Club
DJ Supple K, ClubMulwala
Maurice Milani, Mulwala Waterski Club
Tom Burlinson - Frank: A Life in Song, 8pm, Wagga Civic Theatre
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Maurice Milani, 2pm, Rooftop Bier Garden, Albury
Highway 31 Blues and Roots Club: Blue Eyes Cry plus the Highway 31 Blues Band, 2pm to 6pm, Edwards Tavern, Wodonga
Zoot Suit, 4pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Live Music: Shortreach plus Open Mic and meals available, 2pm, Gerogery Hotel
Luke R. Davies and Rudi Katterl: blues and roots, 2pm, Bright Brewery
The Grey Cats, 11am, Beechworth Bakery
Sunday Acoustic Sessions: Liv Cartledge, noon, Gigi’s of Beechworth
Short Black Opera Company: Deborah Cheetham — workshop 2pm to 4pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
Wangaratta Choristers: Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Variety Concert, 2.30pm, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta
Benalla Theatre Company: Guys and Dolls, 2pm, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre
Shaun Clyne, Anzac Lounge, ClubMulwala
Jeff Donovan, Wagga-based classical guitarist, and Friends, Wenoma Studio, Tumbarumba
MONDAY, JULY 22
Short Black Opera Company: Deborah Cheetham — ’Til The Black Lady Sings in Company, 7pm, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
Mark Haze, 6pm, Zodiac Lounge, Commercial Club, Albury
Open Mic, Albion Hotel, Albury
Open Mic, 6pm, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
Lisa McCune: Love... and all that follows, with Kane Alexander and Denis Follington, 7.30pm, Albury Entertainment Centre
New Direction, 9.30pm, Paddy’s, Albury
DJ Candy B, 9.30pm, beer garden, Paddy’s Albury
Uni Night: DJ Franco, 10pm, Groove Saint, Albury
Irish Jam Session, 8pm, Star Hotel, Yackandandah
Trevor Doddridge, 6.30pm, Border Bistro, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, Mulwala
FREE TIME OUT ONLINE GUIDE: Email music, comedy, theatre or exhibitions details to play@bordermail.com.au or phone (02) 6024 0548. Deadline: noon Wednesdays. A fresh Time Out is posted at bordermail.com.au every Thursday.
COMING UP: TOURS AND FESTIVALS
JULY
25: Tune in Tomorrow Radio Play, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
26: Sports Comedy: Warwick Capper, Mark Jackson and Peter Bosustow, SS&A Albury
26: Jason Singh, SS&A Albury
26: British India, The Man, Falls Creek
26: Dirty Dick’s Theatre Restaurant: A (K)night in the Crazy King’s Court, Corowa Golf Club
26: The Three Tenors, ClubMulwala
26-11: Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod Festival of Sight and Sound, Albury Entertainment Centre and The Cube Wodonga
26: Jonathon Welch and the Choir of Hope and Inspiration: Workshop, The Cube Wodonga
27: Sacred Earth, The Space, Albury
27: Rai Thistlethwayte, Thirsty Merc lead singer, SS&A Albury
27: The Table of Knowledge, Wagga Civic Theatre
28: Jonathon Welch and the Choir of Hope and Inspiration : Workshop, The Cube Wodonga
28: Sian Prior, soprano, Benalla Art Gallery
30: Danny Elliott: I’ve Got the Music, Commercial Club, Albury
30-31: HotHouse Theatre: The Table of Knowledge, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga
AUGUST
1: I Heart Bunnings, The Cube Wodonga
1-3: HotHouse Theatre presents The Table of Knowledge, The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga
1-11: Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod Festival of Sight and Sound
2: Vegas Fever, Commercial Club, Albury
2: The Billie, Ella and Louis Show, The Jazz Basement, Wodonga
2: John Luke Shelley, SS&A Albury
3: Nick Barker Band, SS&A Albury
3: Loren, St Leonards Vineyard, Wahgunyah
3: International Blues Music Day, Home Tavern, Wagga
6: 30th Anniversary Johnny O’Keefe Rock’n’Roll Tribute Show, Commercial Club, Albury
7: Grinspoon, The Station Resort, Jindabyne
9: It’s Time: Michael Buble Tribute Show with Glenn Starr, Albury Entertainment Centre
9: A Taste of Tamworth: Travis Sinclair, Carter & Carter and Jayne Denham, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
9: The Black Sorrows, SS&A Albury
9: Cafe Culture Series: The Irwell Street String Band, Vine Hotel, Wangaratta
9-11: Ned Kelly Weekend, Beechworth
10: Geoff Achison, SS&A Albury
10: The Black Sorrows, SS&A Albury
10: Cafe Culture Series: The Irwell Street String Band, Bright Art Gallery
11: Cafe Culture Series: The Irwell Street String Band, Arts Space Wodonga
15-18: Kelly Country Pick, Beechworth
16: Steven Spellmaster, hypnotist, SS&A Albury
16: The Black Sorrows, SS&A Albury
16: Two Grands … Four Hands, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
17: A Taste of Tamworth: Travis Sinclair, Carter & Carter and Jayne Denham, Corowa RSL Club
18: Murray Conservatorium Vocal Consort, Hugh Fullerton, organist: A Pageant of Great Choral Composers, St Matthew’s Church, Albury
18: Bee Gees Tribute, SS&A Albury
18: Soden’s Reunion featuring the Soden’s Premier Band, Soden’s, Albury
18: Trainwreck Trio, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
18: The Sousaphonics, Chippenham Park, Deniliquin
18: A Taste of Tamworth: Travis Sinclair, Carter & Carter and Jayne Denham, Myrtleford Savoy Sporting Club
20: Roland Storm, Commercial Club, Albury
22: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged), Albury Entertainment Centre
22: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
23: A Festival of Russian Ballet, Albury Entertainment Centre
23: Jazz Albury-Wodonga presents the Stephen O’Connell Band, The Jazz Basement, Wodonga
24: Hotel California, SS&A Albury
26: Doug Bruce and Roo Arcus: Cowboys and Honky Tonks Tour, Kinross Woolshed Hotel, Thurgoona
26: Morning Music: Jonathon Welch – From Hard Knocks to Local Hero, Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre
28: Poem of Tones: Songs for the Bedroom: Stephen O’Connell Jazz Quintet, Yackandandah Town Hall
28: Lior and the Riverina Chamber Orchestra, Wagga Civic Theatre
VISUAL ARTS AND HISTORY: EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
ALBURY LIBRARY MUSEUM
WET
JULY 20 TO SEPTEMBER 1
Contemporary Australian artist Glen Clarke celebrates our planet and our humanity. With water as our most treasured resource, the exhibition examines our home, Earth, our future and more importantly, our environmental responsibility and theories of climate change, carbon footprints and sustainability. This work takes its motivation from recent global climatic events and thereby addresses concepts of vulnerability, uncertainty and personal holocausts: cyclone, flood, earthquake, tsunami and bushfire.Free entry.
FROM THE EARTH TO THE COSMOS
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1
From long exposure star trails taken on everyday cameras through to astrophotography of distant nebula and galaxies taken with high-end observatory equipment, the Astronomical Society of Albury-Wodonga’s members have captured it all. This spectacular and colourful exhibition is a must-see for fans of the universe and its celestial bodies. On display alongside these stunning photographs are objects such as meteorites and telescopes that give an insight into the workings of the universe. The exhibition will officially open at 6pm on Wednesday August 16, with a moon viewing from 7pm in Albury’s QEII Square. There will also be a Science Week floor talk titled Astronomy and Relativity at 6pm on Thursday, August 15 by the Sydney Observatory’s Dr Paul Payne. Bookings: phone 02 6023 8333.
CROSSING PLACE— A STORY OF ALBURY
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
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.
WIRADJURI TALKBACK
UNTIL JULY 1, 2014
Wiradjuri Talkback is a celebration of the perspectives and traditional knowledge of the Albury-Wodonga region’s Aboriginal people, showcasing 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 19th century Aboriginal artist Tommy McRae, a local identity famed for his depictions of traditional Aboriginal life.
ALBURY ART GALLERY
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
REOPENING DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
After 32 years, the Albury Art Gallery has temporarily closed its doors to make way for a $10.5 million redevelopment. For more information about the gallery’s history, and its future, go to www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure-and-culture/albury-regional-art-gallery/redevelopment-plans.
NEW LAVINGTON LIBRARY
LAVINGTON: WHAT’S IN A NAME?
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 12
The inaugural Lavington Library exhibition celebrates the history of this community from the Wiradjuri people to the early pioneers, from the mining and fruit growing industries to current day. We look at the naming of Lavington and its surrounding streets. Why is Prune Street called Prune Street? Through interviews, historic photographs, film footage, and intriguing objects discover ‘What’s in a Name’ for the Lavington community and be delighted by your findings. The Lavington Library is now on the ground floor of the new Northpoint Tower in Griffith Road.
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPY AWARD EXHIBITION
JULY 19 TO AUGUST 10
The Centre for Contemporary Photography Documentary Photography Award (CCP) is a biennial showcase of contemporary Australian documentary photography. Since the inaugural exhibition in 1997, this event has grown in profile and significance. 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. This year’s exhibition demonstrates the breadth of contemporary approaches to documentary practice, from traditional black and white narratives through to vibrant colour recordings, all achieved without digital manipulation. Themes range from the effects of war on US Marines through to dog shows, roller derby and the annual Miss South Sudan Australia pageant. Phone (02) 6022 9311 for more information.
CREATORS ARTSPACE
WODONGA’S PURRAAYS EXHIBITION
UNTIL JULY 22
An exhibition presented by Border indigenous artist Walter Melrose who has been conducting an Aboriginal activity program for children from Wodonga’s kindergartens over the past four months. The exhibition includes artwork, children’s stories and photographs of children taking part in the program. Purraays is a Ngiyampaa word for children. Artspace is in Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Free event. For more information phone (02) 6022 9300, email bmckilligan@wodonga.vic.gov.au or visit www.wodonga.vic.gov.au.
GIGS FINE ART GALLERY, WODONGA
NUDE
JULY 19 TO AUGUST 11
Celebrating nudes, nakedness and sexuality, this group exhibition features paintings, drawings and sculptures from more than 20 regional artists. Opening: 5.30pm Friday, July 19; meet the artists: 10am to noon Saturday, July 20. GIGS Art Gallery is in Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Gallery opens 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. For more information, phone (02) 6021 3073 or visit www.artswodonga.org.au.
PAINTBOX ART GALLERY, WODONGA
KEEP IT LOCAL
UNTIL AUGUST 2
In this exhibition, the artists of the Albury-Wodonga Artist Society have chosen to paint images and scenes that everyone will recognise. The new paintings on display are for viewing and sales. The gallery is in the arts precinct, Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga. Free entry. Phone (02) 6025 5913. For more information visit www.awartsoc.org.
ARMY MUSEUM BANDIANA
EXTENSIVE MILITARY DISPLAY
MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS
The Army Museum Bandiana is among Australia’s best army museums where 190 army vehicles, dozens of field guns, weapons, uniforms, medals and items dating back as far as the 18th century are displayed in about 5000 square metres of display space. The museum is at the Gaza Ridge Barracks, Anderson Road, Bandiana, just out of Wodonga. Open 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.
MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER MUSEUM AND RILEY’S VILLAGE, CORRYONG
LIVE THE LEGEND
OPEN DAILY
A diverse and colourful exhibition that celebrates the history of the Upper Murray and its people. Learn about the legend of Jack Riley. Open 10am to 4pm, September to May and 11am to 3pm, June to August. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. The Man From Snowy River Museum and Riley’s Village is at 103 Hansen Street, Corryong. For more information visit manfromsnowyrivermuseum.com. Phone (02) 6076 2600.
KHANCOBAN ARTISAN GALLERY AND WORKSHOP
OPEN DAILY
ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION AND SALE
OPEN DAILY
Local artists and craft people are invited to display and sell their creations in this new gallery, which can be found in the Khancoban General Store. The workshop is opposite, on the Community Technology Centre. Twenty per cent of sales will 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.
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE GALLERY, BEECHWORTH
WORKS BY LOCAL ARTISANS
OPEN DAILY
North East painters, jewellery makers, textile artists, woodworkers, glass artists and more display their works in the 1863 building that once housed a school. 1 Loch Street. Open 10am to 4pm daily. Visit oldschoolhousegallery.biz.
CAR SCHULTZ RESERVE, MOYHU
KING VALLEY FIBREFEST
UNTIL JULY 21
King Valley Fibrefest is a vibrant textile display with the theme this year A Walk on the Wild Side. The Stitchin’ Sisters have created stunning textile works from recycled materials, found items and a wide range of yarns and fabrics to decorate the park with a splash of colour. Children from district primary schools have been using the theme in their arts activities, which will culminate in a combined day at Moyhu Primary School and the installation of their “creative work with a difference” at Schultz Reserve. For more information phone Elaine Pallot on (03) 5727 9259.
WANGARATTA ART GALLERY
IMPRESSIONS
JULY 20 TO AUGUST 11
Impressions is a group exhibition from members of the Wangaratta Artist’s Society. As a collective group the exhibition underlines the personal impressions each individual experiences when faced with a variety of subjects. The final choice of what to paint reflect the strongest impact the scene has made on the artist. They paint what is nearest to the heart at that point in time. As unique individuals the end result is a great variety of work which gives the viewer an insight in the artists’ impressions of their chosen subjects. Venue: The Workshop Space, Wangaratta Art Gallery.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE
JULY 20 TO AUGUST 18
Master printer Ian Westacott is a significant Australian artist of international standard. This exhibition reveals an ongoing dialogue between the traditional medium of etching and strong conceptual ideas exploring human identity, isolation and the ailing natural environment that surrounds us.
WANGARATTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
JO BRISCOMBE
JULY 17 TO AUGUST 24
Jo Briscombe’s exhibition celebrates the beauty and drama of the landscape of North East Victoria, and highlights the ever-changing drama of the landscape through the seasons.
10 TO 4 GALLERY, GLENROWAN
LOCAL ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE
OPEN DAILY
This new gallery is packed with 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
COSMOTIFS
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6
An exhibition of cosmic artworks by Asher Bilu. The exhibition will be opened by retired Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Andreev, a pioneer of the days of early space travel. Open 10am to 5pm daily.
NAKED LADIES
UNTIL NOVEMBER 24
One of the oldest inspirations, the female form, is bought to focus in Naked Ladies. This exhibition, in the Ledger Gallery, celebrates the female form thorough a collection of work by artists including David Laity, Sidney Nolan, Ivan Durrant, Arthur Boyd and Norman Lindsay. Works are from the gallery’s permanent collection and on loan from artists and private collectors.
THE LADY AND THE UNICORN: ARTHUR BOYD AND PETER PORTER
UNTIL JULY 28
This evocative suite of prints reinterprets the sad myth of the unicorn, left off The Ark in the Biblical Great Flood. “The Unicorn lived in the forest where he cared for his fellow-creatures by cleansing the pools, breaking the traps and guiding them to pasture. Since the Flood, no man had ever seen the Unicorn, though all knew of him.” Peter Porter. The exhibition, in the Simpson Gallery, is the result of a successful collaboration between the London-based Australian poet Peter Porter and Arthur Boyd, in which Boyd’s great talent for illustration and proficiency in etching are confirmed.
PFEIFFER WINES, WAHGUNYAH
PFIEFFER WINES PHOTOGRAPHIIC EXHIBITION
UNTIL JULY 31
Celebrate the works of some of the “pfinest” photographers in our region when they showcase their “pfabulous” photographic pieces at Pfeiffer Wines’ historic cellar door. Visitors are also invited to participate in the People’s Choice Award by voting for their “pfavourite” photograph. Entry is free and all original pieces will be for sale.
GALLERY 294, COROWA
I FEEL INSPIRED
UNTIL JULY 28
An exhibition of new handmade originals by fibre artists Margaret Wilmot who is also running learn to felt lessons in the gallery’s new workshop space. Using Merino wool, mohair, alpaca, silk fibres and fabrics in many colours, Margaret has created jackets, wraps, scarves, sculptural wall art and even tea cosies. Gallery 294 is at 294 Honour Avenue (the Albury Road), Corowa. Open 10am to 4pm daily. For more information, visit www.+gallery294.org.au or phone (02) 6033 5086.
COROWA SHIRE ART SPACE
CROSSING PLACE
UNTIL AUGUST 4
In the wake of NAIDOC week, the Aboriginal Artists Network initiated by Murray Arts, is holding its annual exhibition Crossing Place.