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Italian actress, singer and cook Silvia Colloca will bring all of her creative talents to Opera in the Alps. Mezzo-soprano Colloca will join guests at the inaugural Opera Feast ahead of the concert. Prepared by Beechworth chef Sally Lynch, the four-course meal will include an Italian dessert and canape chosen by Colloca, well known to SBS viewers for Made in Italy and Cook Like An Italian. The 24th annual event also features baritone Sam Dundas and international didgeridoo player William Barton. They will be joined on stage by aspiring young singers from Opera Scholars Australia and the full Symphony Australis orchestra.
LAUGH ALOT
With a cast of 40 under the direction of David Todd, an orchestra of 18 under the direction of Damien Jones and a behind the scenes crew of about 15, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
FOOTY SHOW
Fire came within metres of destroying Cudgewa's football clubrooms on New Year's Eve. Now the Blues' home ground will host a charity match between the Upper Murray Legends and the Celebrity All Stars to raise money for those affected by the disaster. There will be a battle between the Hume and Tallangatta league premiers - Osborne and Thurgoona - along with a junior football clinic featuring North East-raised AFL players.
FIRE UP
Bushfire Bash 2020, Kinross Woolshed, Table Top, Saturday, March 14, 10am to 10pm
Ultimate Events will present a bushfire relief concert Bushfire Bash 2020. Featuring a huge range of artists, this 12-hour event aims to raise much-needed dollars to support the Border region impacted by the recent bushfire crisis.
HOT RODS
Chryslers on the Murray, Gateway Lakes, Lincoln Causeway, Saturday, March 14, 7am to 9pm and Sunday, March 15, 7am to 5pm
Australia's largest Chrysler show comes to the Border every year. The 28th Chryslers on the Murray returns to Gateway Lakes this weekend. Swap meet runs Saturday and Sunday, show and shine on Sunday.
APPLE PICKING
Europa Gully Orchard, Chambeyron Road, Stanley, Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 1pm to 5pm
Are you constantly topping up the fruit basket? Stock up and make a day of it. Europa Gully Orchard is now open for the apple season, picking royal gala, Jonathan and five crown. Beurre Bosc pears and nashis also ripe. Pick-you-own is $2/kilogram.
