ALL THAT JAZZ
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Albury is hosting a five-day jam session as hundreds of musicians converge on the Border. The 74th Australian Jazz Convention will run across eight venues plus outdoor functions between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. Described as the world's longest-running annual jazz event, the convention began in 1946 and continues to put participants first and foremost. Convention venues are Commercial Club, Albury Brewhouse, The Albury Club, Atura Albury, The Bended Elbow, Beer DeLuxe and the Circuit Sports Cafe. For more details visit 2019jazzconvention.org.au, with session passes also for sale.
RACE DAY
Corowa Race Club Holiday Celebrations Race Meeting, Sunday, December 29, gates open 11.30am
Celebrate the holiday season with a day out at the Corowa Races. Corowa Race Club will host a seven-race meeting this weekend. There will be TAB facilities and undercover bookmaker's ring. Children's activities include a free giant waterslide and face-painting.
BERRY NICE
High Grove Orchards and Berry Farm, 227 Mount Stanley Road, Stanley, Saturday, December 28, and Sunday, December 29, 8.30am to 5pm
Fancy fresh berries and a family outing to boot? North East berry picking is in full swing. High Grove Orchards is offering raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cherries, logan berries and red and black currants ripe for the picking. On your way back home to Albury-Wodonga, Beechworth Berries offers arguably the best strawberries on the planet. The latter is open 8am to 4pm.
KIDDING AROUND
Sons of Motherless Goats, SS&A Club Albury, Saturday, December 28, 9pm
Albury-based blues rock band Sons of Motherless Goats will have you up on the dance floor. They play myriad genres but lean towards rock blues covers from acts like Johnny Diesel and the Injectors, George Thorogood, Cold Chisel, Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Butler Trio.
ROCK ON
IC Rock, The Commercial Club, Albury, Saturday, December 28, 8.30pm
One of Australia's premier rock 'n' roll bands is coming to the Border. Formed from five professional musicians who have performed all over the world, IC Rock plays a tightly-knit brand of 1950s to 1980s rock. With stunning harmonies, IC Rock will make it a night to remember!
BIG SCREEN
Regent Cinemas Albury-Wodonga, Saturday, December 28, and Sunday, December 29, varied screening times
Escape the heat this weekend at Regent Cinemas. Holiday viewing includes the long-anticipated sequel Frozen II, The Addams Family, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Cats. Check screen times at regentcinemas.com.au
STOCK UP
Albury Wodonga Farmers' Market, Gateway Village, Wodonga, Saturday, December 28, 8am to noon
Come and support our local farmers and producers at Albury Wodonga Farmers' Market. Stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables for New Year.
