Amulet Vineyard 03 5727 0420 www.amuletwines.com.au

Enjoy traditional massed pipe and drums, professional heavy games, local food, wine and cider, highland dancers and 2 cfa brigades facing off in "tug of war” Also on show will be original Highland games such as caber toss, stone putt, stone carry, manhood stones and timber carry.

Gates open at 10.30am  ENTRY NO BYO FOOD OR DRINK

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Mon-Fri 12 - 5pm, Sat/Sun 1-4pm

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
wangaratta@vic.gov.au

Exhibitiors: Burce Derrick, Margaret England, Ben Gilbert, Ken Raff & Mark Selkrig
Aimed to coincide with the biennial Wangaratta CURRENT Sculpture Awards, Current Form brings together recent works by sculptors from the north east region of Victoria.  Our own talented 3D aficionados, working with a range of materials including metals, wood, mixed media and found objects, deliver complex and meaningful ideas.

Gallery Hours 1-4 Sat-Sun, 12-5 Mon-Tues, 12-5 Wed-Thurs

Colin Andrews (Registration) 03 5721 9845
John Myles (Information) 03 5722 2042 or 0427 811 768

Spend the March Long Weekend cycling with the Wangaratta BUG's (Bicycle Users Group) . Enjoy new rides and new experiences. The rides begins at Apex Park, Wangaratta.

Saturday  9:30 am Ride 1 Eldorado approx 55kms
                  10:30 am Ride 2 Eldorado approx 40km
Sunday    9am Everton Station, Beechworth, Stanley and return approx 55kms
Monday   8:30am Leave Apex Park ride to Londrigan and on to Milawa approx 45kms

Mark Puls 0407 365 208
m.puls@bigpond.com

Come and enjoy live entertainment from country musicians and poets!   An day jam packed with good old fashioned fun to be had by everyone!  10am -10pm

 Food & Drinks available.  Licensed Bar

Hot Rods & Muscle Cars, Horse Trick Displays, Stationary Engines, Produce Market, Bush Poetry & Kids entertainment.

Live performances by Craig Giles, Megan Kelly Gang, Neil Higgins, Kevin Harris, Trevor Dawson, Karen & Dave Richens and more! Also showcasing Northern Rivers Music Academy Students.
Entry Fee: $15 under 12 free.

Click here to download the flyer

03 5721 3783

9am - 1pm
Sideshow alley full of games  including dunking machine.   Local singer Megan Kelly will be providing entertainment from 10:30am .   Rotary train will be there.   Food stalls galore, children showbags, lucky dips, facepainting, spinning wheel and much more.
Ther will be a huge undercover trash & treasure market and an auction from 11:30am.

0 35721 2366

As part of the State Library of Victoria's Travelling Treasures program a display will be held at Wangaratta Library from 6pm to 7:30pm.  Included in the treasures are Ned Kelly's Jerilderie Letter, a detailed eyewitness account of the Eureka Stockade and one of Melbournes earliest (handwritten ) newspapers.  Entry is free however bookings are essentials.

Jenni Wilkinson: 0403 926 144         David Lawson: 03 5721 3555

On March 19th, 20th & 21st  the Wangaratta Viva Italia Festival will celebrate the heritage of all the Italians who have settled in the region and the culture they ahve contributed to our regional society. 

A wonderful array of events is planned ranging from:

- Art & Writing Competitions
- Masquerade Ball, Gala Dinner
- Concert bands
- Bocce
- Barista Competitions
- Accordian performers
- Food & wine stalls
- Gondola races
- Italian car display
- Pasta eating Competition
- Pasta making
and much more.  

Download the Viva Italia Festival Flyer
Download the Masquerade Ball Flyer
Download the Gala Dinner Flyer

 For details visit the festival website  www.vivaitaliawangaratta.org.au/home

Kym Amery 0414 785 718

10am - 2pm Come along and join in the fun!

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All nominations for racing at Wangaratta speedway for 2009/2010 need to be recieved by 9pm on the Monday prior to race day, no late nominations accepted.
Bob Jarred 0427 308 976 bobsshed@bigpond.net.au

Local classes, compact Vic Title and super sedans
www.wangcityspeedway.org.au

Starts 4pm and continues to 11pm.  Entry to the track is $20 for adults, $15 for pensioners, with children under 16 admitted free.

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Mon-Fri 12 - 5pm, Sat/Sun 1-4pm

In conjunction with the Viva Italia Festival.  Italian Art & Craft exhibition.  Precious items and souvenirs brought from Italy and handcrafts made locally following Italian traditions come from private collections in the district and include textiles, woodcraft, ceramics, leather, glass and traditional costumes.

Official opening by Councillor Rozi Parisotto Friday 19 March 5:30pm.

Gallery Hours 12-5 Mon-Tues, 10-5 Wed-Fri, 1-4 Sat-Sun

03 5729 7650

Come to Casa Luna in the beautiful King Valley to decide who wins - the King Valley or Italy. Taste local wines and compare them with their equivalent varieties from the land of their origins. Expect pinot grigio, arneis and sangiovese, with a few surprises as well, all matched with Casa Luna's Italian-influenced food, featuring wonderful locally grown produce.

Casa Luna Gourmet Accommodation is a boutique accommodation house with food, set in the heart of the King Valley wine region in the foothills of Victoria's Alps. Italian winemakers grow the grapes of the regions of their origins, and we will be pitting these wines against their counterparts from Italy. You be the judge!

Wines are matched with an indulgent lunch served in the stunning glass-walled dining room, overlooking the Boggy Creek valley and rolling hills of vines.

Accommodation packages are available at Casa Luna, or we can advise on other accommodation options available nearby.

03 5729 3604

Pre-Release tickets to this event have sold out.

Come to the beautiful King Valley Wine Region to learn how to cook a selection of Italian dishes from three of King Valley's favourite nonnas - then sit down and enjoy the feast with the region's favourite wines. Nonnas Pizzini, Politini and Sartori will show you how to cook the lightest potato gnocchi, arancini al prosciutto and slow-roasted suckling pig.

Pre-Release tickets to this event have sold out.

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre (03) 5722 0888
www.wangarattapac.com.au

Puccini's very popular and well loved opera, La Boheme, is coming to Wangaratta accompanied by an 1`1 piece Chamber Orchestra. Performed in CoOpera's relaxed style, with the libretto sung primarily in English, with only one or two well-known arias performed in their original Italian this opera will delight.
Adult: $45.00
Concession: $35.00
Child: $25.00
8pm start

Box Office 03 5722 8105

Peformance Time: 8:00pm
Australia-born, but now based in Madrid (where he a teaching professor at the prestigious Reina Sofia School of Music) Cameron Roberts - pianist, arranger and composer - is recognised as an artist of great distinction and originality. He was the original recipient of the Michael Kieran Harvey Piano Scholarship. His piano celebration will include Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Vivaldi’s Summer from the Four Seasons, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, as well as works by Rachmaninoff and Bach. Many are his own arrangements, recorded on a recent CD which will be available after the concert. Hear great music on the Performing Arts Centre’s magnificent Steinway Grand Piano, played by a highly accomplished pianist, who will also give master classes for local students prior to his concert .

Running time: 2 hours including an interval

Ticket prices
Adult $35
Concession/Pensioner $30
Student $20
Child 15 yrs and under $15

03 5722 8105

Dont miss out on seeing Dorothy and friends live on stage.  10am start.  60min show - no interval.  All tickets $18

Gates open 7pm $20

03 5727 0345

Enjoy all the Milawa Gourmet Region has to offer at the producers market.

Mary La Spina

03 5727 1218

Italian Lunch with all proceeds going towards the Leukemia Foundation.  
$25 per person  $10 Children under 14
Includes lunch & dessert.

There will be entertainment auctions, raffles & prizes.   12-4:30pm   BYO glasses. 

Bookings essential

Dianne (03) 5722 8065
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Exhibitiors: Burce Derrick, Margaret England, Ben Gilbert, Ken Raff & Mark Selkrig
Aimed to coincide with the biennial Wangaratta CURRENT Sculpture Awards, Current Form brings together recent works by sculptors from the north east region of Victoria.  Our own talented 3D aficionados, working with a range of materials including metals, wood, mixed media and found objects, deliver complex and meaningful ideas.

Gallery Hours 1-4 Sat-Sun, 12-5 Mon-Tues, 12-5 Wed-Thurs

Chris Dormer on 5722 0762 or Email: sculpture@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Merriwa Park and the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery Workshop Space will host the Rural City of Wangaratta’s CURRENT Sculpture Biennial 2010, this Easter. 

Further expanding on the success of the 2008 CURRENT Exhibition, the event this year includes both indoor and outdoor exhibitions as well as incorporating concepts for a new permanent sculpture to be sited in the space between the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre and the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery.  The event also features the CURRENT Sculpture Awards 2010.

The indoor exhibition, to be displayed in the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery Workshop Space, will feature the concepts, maquettes [models], drawings and designs for a new sculpture to be placed in Ovens Street. As with past CURRENT events a range of outdoor sculptures from local and interstate artists will be displayed in the beautiful Merriwa Park. 

The CURRENT Sculpture Awards 2010 comprise a number of valuable awards including the $12,000 CURRENT Acquisitive Award and the $3,000 CURRENT Ephemeral Award.  Submissions are currently being sought from interested artists.

03 5725 1786

An annual display and sale of local artists work.

1800 032 248

Join us at Brown Brothers for our annual Easter Festival from Easter Saturday to Easter Monday in what promises to be a fun filled three days of great wine and food.

Held in the beautiful grounds of Brown Brothers, there will be a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy, including live entertainment , delicious food and local produce stalls.

Entry to the grounds free

Brown Brothers Cellar Door open 10am-5pm
Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre open 11am -3pm daily
Food Stalls and Farmers Markets will be operating 10am -4pm daily
Entertainment will be featured daily from 11am -3:30pm

Brown Brothers is closed on GOOD FRIDAY

03 5766 2392

Join us for a guided walk through the beautiful natural landscape of the Warby Range and enjoy the sensational views across the Alps and Lake Mokoan.
Walks last for one hour and depart from the winery at 10:30am Saturday and Sunday.  The cost is $5 per person - children free - bookings essential as there are limited numbers per walk.  We'll even take your from the winery to the start of the walk and bring you back afterwards!   All you'll need to bring is a hat and some suitable footwear to keep you comfortable.
On Sunday Lee & Paige acoustic Duo will entertain with folk and blues music for the afternoon. 
Free entry.   Picnic hampers and wood fire pizza and wine available for purchase.

 Click here to download the event flyer

03 5727 9298

Buy some of the fair's famous jams, sauces and spreads or homemade sponges, cakes and slices.  

There will be a barbecue, market stalls, childrens pony rides, a Ferris wheel, fairy floss, face painting, childrens games, competitions, an art and craft show and music.  

The fair starts at 10am and runs until 2pm.

W. Willet 03 5766 6230

Come and spend a day at the Molyullah Easter Sports on Easter Monday.   
Kid's Free Train, Merry Go Round & Aircastle rides.
Gigantic Spinning Wheel, Tug a truck competition, woodchopping, novelty events, jumble sale, food stalls and much more
Adult $10, family ticket $20, Secondary students $5

Box Office 03 5722 8105

Peformance Time: 8pmAdult $65.00
Concession/Pensioner $60.00
Student/Child $60.00
Groups of 10+ $60.00

Running time: Act One: 45 minutes

Interval: 15 minutes Act Two: 70 minutes

 The blues doesn’t get too much more exciting than this! John Mayall is a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical career spans over fifty years, but the most notable episode in it occurred during the late '60s, when he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers

Over the years, John has released several albums that have set new standards in rock blues, namely Behind The Iron Curtain, Chicago Line, A Sense Of Place and the Grammy-nominated Wake Up Call. 2009 saw the release of John’s 57th album, Tough, and, as for the man himself, John plans to keep the blues alive for many more years to come.

Chris Wilson is an Australian blues harmonica player and vocalist. He has performed as part of the Sole Twisters, Harem Scarem and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls, and fronted the band Crown of Thorns.

Wilson has toured extensively and played at many festivals, both in Australia and overseas, and has shared stages with Bob Dylan and Diesel. He provided backing vocals on the Merril Bainbridge song "Under the Water" and he sang the lead vocals for the Robin Casinader album, All This Will Be Yours.

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105

TIME: 7:30pm
TICKETS:
Adults: $34.90
Students: $31.90
Pensioner: $31.90
Groups of 10 and more: $31.90
The Ancient Art Of Genital Origami... From the West End of London to Broadway in New York, the boys have been getting it out all over the world and now it's your chance to see them in your town.

Come and see the The New Cast of Member Manipulators perform the famous Hamburger, the Wristwatch and the Windsurfer, just to name a few… A hilarious night out for all to enjoy!! You're NUTS if you miss it!

Please note: Full frontal male nudity. Suitable for 18 years and over only.

Running time:
20 minute support act
20 minute interval
75 minute main act

Katy: 03 5722 0819
Tickets from Disclocation Wangaratta

Creative Youth (Formerly FReeZA) together with the Rural City of Wangaratta will be holding a Drug, Alcohol & Smoke Free music event for young people aged 12-25 years.

No passouts.   Featuring WA Band Break Even, Melbourne Band Forgiven Rival, Wodonga band Genuine Error and local boy Sleepwalker!  

Tickets $10 from Disclocation.

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

The mystery of art & spirituality are found together in Bed, Breakfast & Belief wher multifaceted installations explore the everyday environment of changing family relationships and the emergence of self.   Using the routines of doing laundry, eating food, sorting belongings and going to bed, Flossie Peitsch installations incorporate fabric, embroidery, handknitting, tapestry, found objects, household refuse, wood, Styrofoam and lots more, to deconstruct preconceived ideas about family.  Cottage crafts and homemaking are imbued with new attributes.  The work is about family values and the ties that bind, both in a spiritual and physical sense.

Gallery hours 1-4 Sat-Sun, 12-5 Mon-Tues, 12-5 Wed-Thurs

Gabi & Thomas Moritz (03) 5729 8441
922 Upper Rose River Road
Cheshunt

Boonderoo Organic Farm Micro Bakery will be holding a 2 day Sourdough Bread Baking seminar to all those interested in the hands on experience of the baking process - beginning with the Milling process to the Sourdough Starter and through to the finished wood fired brick oven baked loaf.

$250 per person or $450 per couple. All meals provided.  Accommodation available in hut, hed loft as well as camping sites. 

Wangaratta Turf Club 03 5722 1242

Enjoy a day out at the races.  The Wangaratta Cup features Fashions on the Field and Kids Activities.

Adults $15
Concession $10

Patti Stafford (03) 5721 3424, 0408 261 330 or email patricj@dragnet.com.au

Registration Forms can be collected from and returned to , Curtain Affair, Wangaratta Office Supplies, Kerferd Unity Reception at Northeast Health Wangaratta, Wangaratta Harvey World Travel.  Proceeds for Kerferd Unity North East Health Wangaratta.
Bring water & nourishment (water will be available to top up drink bottles), sunscreen, hat & suitable walking shoes
No animals or bicycles permitted. Sponsorship is encouraged.  Sausage sizzle provided at Apex Park. 

8:30 - 9am Start
$10 for Individual or $20 for Family

John Broadway
5721 5721

Grand Prix event.  Saturday = singles, Sunday = doubles.

All nominations for racing at Wangaratta speedway for 2009/2010 need to be recieved by 9pm on the Monday prior to race day, no late nominations accepted.
Bob Jarred 0427 308 976 bobsshed@bigpond.net.au

Local classes, superaxe1000 for standard saloon 1000, lightning sprints, AMCA

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Mon-Fri 12 - 5pm, Sat/Sun 1-4pm

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - Video Art

(03) 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

8pm

Ticket Prices
Adult                                    $57
Concession                      $49
Child 15yrs & under        $33
Group 10+ Adults             $54
Group 10+ concession   $46

Other contact details: Ron 03 5722 3996 Mike 03 5721 7225 Ken 03 5721 2692 (for Show'n'Shine)

The 11th annual Swap Meet & Collectables Market, incorporating Yesterday's Heroes Show'n'Shine. Featuring over 450 sites of car, truck and motorcycle parts, motor memorabilia, collectables, displays, tools, bush market, bric-a-brac and crafts. The Show'n'Shine co-ordinated by the Early Holden Car Club, and includes an all makes vehicle display with trophies for 14 categories of vehicles. All proceeds donated to the local community. Outdoor sites are $15, and limited indoor sites $20. Site fees include entry for one person. General entry is $5.
Gates open at 6am. Close 4pm

03 5722 8105

Willkommen, bievenue, welcome! The Wangaratta Players Inc present Cabaret - the show made famous by Liza Minnelli.  Set in 1929 Berlin, Cabaret follows the adventures of author Cliff Bradshaw and showgirl Sally Bowles between the wars in the decadent Kit Kat Klub and post war Germany. This is a story of illusions, lust and love topped off with some of the most memorable music of the time. With almost 60 years experience in entertaining the North East, The Wangaratta Players Inc are proud to present this award winning production at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre - so come to the Cabaret!

April 21, 22, 23 & 24 all shows 8pm.  This play is not appropriate for children and parental discretion is advised. Rated MA

While there is no nudity in the play, it does contain scenes that deal with sexuality and sexual orientation. Much of the action takes place in the decadent Cabaret where performers dress and behave in a suggestive manner.

WARNING: Patrons are advised that smoke is used in this production and contains onstage smoking of herbal cigarettes.

TICKETS:
Opening Night Gala
Wednesday 21 April
Early bird tickets: $20.00
After 31 March
Adults $30.00
Concession: $25.00

Subsequent performances
Thursday 22-Saturday 24 April
Early bird tickets: $25
After 31 March
Adults: $30.00
Concession: $25.00 

Running time: approx 2 hours
including a 20 minute interval

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

Enjoy this delightful afternoon concert.

(03) 5722 1242  
wangarattaturfclub@bigpond.com
www.wangturflcub.com.au

Wangaratta Turf Club 03 5722 1242

Enjoy a day out at  the races.

For further information contact:
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

This show has been Cancelled

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Mon-Fri 12 - 5pm, Sat/Sun 1-4pm

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - Video Art

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

The mystery of art & spirituality are found together in Bed, Breakfast & Belief wher multifaceted installations explore the everyday environment of changing family relationships and the emergence of self.   Using the routines of doing laundry, eating food, sorting belongings and going to bed, Flossie Peitsch installations incorporate fabric, embroidery, handknitting, tapestry, found objects, household refuse, wood, Styrofoam and lots more, to deconstruct preconceived ideas about family.  Cottage crafts and homemaking are imbued with new attributes.  The work is about family values and the ties that bind, both in a spiritual and physical sense.

Gallery hours 1-4 Sat-Sun, 12-5 Mon-Tues, 12-5 Wed-Thurs

03 5721 5795

Activities include:- sand art, plaster painting & beading, jumping castle, show bags & train rides
Home made craft. trash 'n' treasure trove, plants, produce, secondhand books & clothing, internation fine food & a wine bar as well as an auction

For further information contact:
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

TICKETS:
Adults: $37.00
Concession: $34.00
Students: $18.00
Groups 10+: $34.00

Running time:
Act 1: 60 minutes
Interval: 15 minutes
Act 2: 60 minutes

A riotous comedy about a burning desire for theatre.

Cos

i is the touching and hilarious story of Lewis who directs a group of patients at a Melbourne mental asylum in a production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte. But he's got a little problem, his cast is made up of aging nymphomaniacs, obsessives and pyromaniacs. To make matters worse, no one involved can either sing or speak Italian! Lewis' life is touched by these extraordinary people and as his production lurches forward we learn, along with Lewis, that when chasing your dreams it helps not to be too attached to reality.

Written by the acclaimed Australian playwright Louis Nowra, Cosi will be directed by Denis Moore, who will head an exceptional creative team. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast consisting of Don Bridges, Michael Wahr, Jim Daly, Katie Jean Harding, Bessie Holland, Caroline Lee, Jacob Allen, and Adrian Auld, the play is funny, warm and wonderfully mad.

'Nowra's generous humour offers up a world of the most extraordinary, ordnary people, and a hilarious situation-comedy, to boot (but there are) hints of a darkness that lies beyond the lights: the real world.'

- Sydney Morning Herald

WARNING: Contains strong language and adult themes

03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

Erick Bogle is probably best known for his now iconic song "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda", but he is far from being a one hit wonder.  His songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, Mary Black, Donovan, Slim Dusty, John Williamson, Bill Bragg, The Pogues and The Furies, just to name a few.   
Eric has decided that it is time to take it easy.   This will be his last extensive tour in Australia. 
8pm performance.   Running Time: Two 50 minute sets with a 20 minute interval
All tickets $35

Disclocation Music Store 03 5721 4594

Tickets $23, $21 concession ($25 at the door unless sold out) from Disclocation Music Store, Wangaratta, phone 5721 4594

After a quick nana nap, Lyn Shakespeare, Maureen Sherlock and Carole Yelland offer a riotous night of senior moments and golden oldies in stand up, sketch and song. Every night is grab a granny night at the Jurassic Park retirement village. Our motto is ‘never say die’ and growing old disgracefully is the only way to go. Get down and boogie to some hip-replacement hop, and be grateful there isn’t time to shoot the nude calendar. See it again and again for the first time.

8pm Start

Aurora Cudini 03 57218 368

An annual event featuring dance students of the region

03 5766 4235

Please click here to view more information

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

1800 801 065

If you are in or near Canberra on 16th May, this is your opportunity to sample great wine and produce from the King Valley and Rutherglen. 

Tickets includes produce sampling and wine tastings, souvenir glass and entry into the Grape Escape competition.  Wine theatre sessions are free for event visitors but pre-registration is essential.

Light meals  & esspresso available all day.  

For further information contact:
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

For over two decades, the Arts Centre's Alfred Brash SoundHouse has been inspiring young minds through its pioneering music technology and new media workshops.

This year, the dynamic team and terchnology at SoundHouse are comint to Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre.  With many fantastic workshops on offer, SoundHouse on Tour gives regional students the opportunity to explore Music Technology & New Media with world class educators - all without the additonal expense of travel.

For more details long onto www.theartscentre.com.au 

03 5722 1805
www.wangarattapac.com.au

8pm

TICKETS:
Adults: $69.50
Pensioners/Seniors: $59.50
Child (15yrs and under): $39.50
Student: $39.50
Group 10+: $59.50

An inspiring eipic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern arts of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient.

Since its debut in 1999 Rhythm of the Dance has played to over 3 million fans in 33 countries.

All nominations for racing at Wangaratta speedway for 2009/2010 need to be recieved by 9pm on the Monday prior to race day, no late nominations accepted.
Bob Jarred 0427 308 976 bobsshed@bigpond.net.au

Local classes, GP midgets, marsh mods, speedcar Vic title

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

TICKETS:
Adults: $28
Pensioners/Seniors: $25
Students: $15
Child 15 yrs & under: $15
Groups of 10+: $25

Running time:  75 minutes (no interval)

Zulya’s unique sound, distinctly Russian song writing and the extraordinary musicianship of her band members create melancholy, beauty and drama while weaving through a combination of musical styles.

 Zulya, originally from Tatarstan in central Russia, is familiar to audiences throughout Australia as a performer of traditional and original music derived from her Tatar and Russian cultural roots. Zulya has developed a totally original approach as an affirmation of her unique identity – an affirmation that takes her Tatar and Russian background to totally new places and in completely new ways with a highly developed sense of melody, rhythm and texture.

Zulya and the Children of the Underground released their latest album, 3 Nights in Australia in April 2007 and in Europe in May 2007. It has been awarded the prestigious ARIA award for the best world music album in Australia and received extremely positive coverage in major press around the world, including a glowing 5 star review from UK’s Songlines. The album also spent 4 months in the top 10 of the European World Music Charts in 2007 – the only other Australian album to have come close to achieving this level of recognition was Zulya and the Children of the Underground’s previous release, The Waltz of Emptiness (and Other Songs on Russian Themes) which was also very highly acclaimed and described as ‘Antipodean brilliance’ (Songlines).

Noel Wilcox 03 5428 2689 (after hours) or email bigboytoyco@bigpond.com

Photos and media enquiries Jo Pocklington jopocklington@bigpond.com

www.historicwinton.org

A weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s. Celebrations include 100 years of Alfa Romeo and the 60th year of the local A7 Club. Highlights are the ever-expanding Special Interest Car Park and Classic Car & Bike Club displays, and a group of ‘Depression Era Aussie Ferals', non-restored but still running and registered. Entry fees - Sat $20, Sun $30, competition paddock $5, children 14 and under n/c. Historic Winton is conducted by the Austin 7 Club with assistance from the Historic Motorcycle Racing Association Vic.

Wangaratta PAC Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

TICKETS:
Adults: $34.90
Concession: $31.90
Students: $31.90
Groups 10+: $31.90

Running time: 90 minutes (no interval)  7:30pm

Mild course language. Rated MA 15+ Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

There is a hilarious aroma in the air...it's Jimeoin's new show 'Something...Smells Funny'.

Join him as he effortlessly makes you breathe in his witty brand of charming humour...you will leave with the unforgettable stench of happiness.

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

For further information contact:
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

TICKETS:
Adults: $25.00
Concession: $20.00
Students: $16.00
Child 15 yrs & under: $16.00

Running time:  70 minutes (no interval)

Fifteen-year-old Brydie is fascinated by a TV news story about a girl accused of a shocking act of violence. Is the accused a different kind of girl from Brydie and her friends?

Based on real events that took place in Vancouver in 1997, Joan MacLeod’s bleakly funny, theatrical work delves into the minds of teenagers, their relationships and codes of behaviour.

Inspired by the real-life murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk by high school students, this moving, one-woman production tracks the superficial innocence of Brydie’s childhood as she confronts teenage bullying and moves towards adult responsibility. The Shape of a Girl offers a sobering glimpse into the tough and complicated terrain of the teenage world with profound insight.

 WARNING: Contains strong language

contactus@kingvalleyartshow.com.au

Over 250 artworks by local, Victorian and interstate artists in both contemporary and traditional styles across several mediums.

The show attracts more than 250 artworks by local, Victorian  and interstate artists working in both contemporary and traditional styles across several mediums.

 Exhibition opening Friday 11 June 7:30p.   Exhibition open Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm and Monday 10am-4pm.   Entry fee.

Jenny Booth
jennifer.booth@taminickcellars.com.au
ph: (03) 5766 2282/ 0427 662 443

Cost is $5 to participate in the festival which includes a Glenrowan Wine Region tasting glass, to be used for tastings at each participating winery and a ‘Kelly Gang permit’ to take you to each winery on the trail.

If visitors go to all six wineries and collect a stamp from each one, a ‘pardon ticket’ is issued. All pardon ticket holders will go into a draw for a luxurious weekend break and cases of regional wines. This will be drawn at the Glenrowan Vignerons Association July meeting.

A food and wine festival for everyone
There’s something for everyone in the Glenrowan Wine Region. Six wineries in the region play host to the weekend of ‘Trails, Tastings & Tales’ along Ned Kelly’s old stomping ground in one of Australia’s oldest and most historic wine regions.

Our family-friendly festival offers a more intimate experience than the wine events taking place in the north east region during the Queen’s Birthday weekend and our visitors like that – they can visit all of us in one day, go in the draw to win a luxurious weekend break and cases of our best wine, and then take in all the other great activities the north east offers for the rest of the weekend.

 There will be fine regional wine and 'inspired by the vine' food on offer as well as musical entertainment, veteran cars show and shine, demonstrations of aboriginal culture with boomerang throwing and didgeridoo playing, Irish dancing, blacksmithing in the forge and local preserves and produce for tastings and sales.

Renowned regional artists such as Tony Flint, Robert Hirschmann and Kim Westcott will be exhibiting their pieces at each winery.   Visitors can follow the wine and art trail with local galleries in the region also offering exhibitions to entice those interested in a variety of artists and pieces on display.

Exhibiting artists at each winery will be listed in the festival program which will be inserted into regional papers on 27 May 2009.  Listing of artists can also be found in the festival permits which can be purchased at each participating winery.

Trails, Tastings & Tales operates a ‘no coaches’ policy and, of course, there is no BYO of any kind.

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre
Freecall 1800 801 065
toursim@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Join the winemaking families of the King Valley for their annual winter celebration Weekend Fit for a King.

Enjoy delicious gourmet food, premium wines, great music and warm King Valley hospitality.

There are many new release wines on debut this weekend showcasing the diversity of styles and flavours of King Valley wines, including Grecanico, Saperavi, Marzemino and Barbera.  Sip and chat with the winemakers as they reveal the fascinating stories behind these diverse wine styles.

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Mon-Fri 12 - 5pm

Wangaratta Dog Club
Lesley Osmotherly
(03) 5721 2871

International judges in attendance

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

Almost Anything Goes features the story of Cole Porter and his music.
He was a most prolific songwriter, described by his peers as the greatest. Style Music Theatre proudly presents this unique combination of story song and dance. Introducing an exciting cast of five, it will feature Cole Porter’s best known hit songs, hit shows and both tap dance & stage dance.

In this show, presented by John Lidgerwood & Style Music Theatre, it features great dancing by Katie Allison & Jensen Overend.
Some of the iconic songs include: Let’s Do It, Anything Goes, You’re the Top, I Get a Kick Out of You, Begin the Beguine, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

Katie Allison is a graduate of WAAPA receiving a Bachelor of Arts, Music Theatre in 2006. Since then she has appeared in Pal Joey, Crazy for You, Sweet Charity & West Side Story. In 2008 she also appeared in "Neighbours". Her dancing has encompassed all avenues, classical, jazz & tap.

Jensen Overend, also a graduate of music theatre, this time at VCA. Jensen has appeared in film, television and on stage. He has appeared In "Crazy for You" & "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" for the production company. In cabaret and dance, his projects have been highly varied and successful.

Also in this cast for this exciting program are John Lidgerwood, Amy Spruce and brilliant pianist, Linda O'Brien.

Performance Time: 11am  Running Tme: 90 mins no interval
Ticket Prices:
Adults:$19
Concession/Pensioner/Senior/Student: $16

Dianne (03) 5722 0865
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au 
gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Mon-Fri 12 - 5pm

This event will take a break in 2010 - return in 2011

The Stitched Up Textile Festival is an annual event of displays, workshops, demonstrations and competitions.

Please click here to view more information

03 5722 1242

Enjoy a day at the races!
Adults $10
Concession $7

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

Peformance Time: 2pm

The favourite songs of Mario Lanza, are set in this romantic presentation of the music of Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson, starring Roger Lemke and Annalisa Kerrigan.

 Mario Lanza - The Loveliest Night of the Year, is for everyone who loved the Hollywood 50s and wants to be a part of this beautiful revival.

 Ticket Prices:
Adults: $19
Concession/Pensioners/Seniors/Students/Child under 15:$16　

With Make Believe, Torna A Surriento, With a Song in My Heart, Arrivederci Roma, Ave Maria, Be My Love, Golden Days, The Loveliest Night of the Year, They Didn't Believe Me, I'll Walk with God from This Day On, If You Were Mine - and many more, this is a stunning taste of Lanza's finest hits sung by two of Australia's leading artists, Roger Lemke and Annalisa Kerrigan.

Green Room Award winner Roger Lemke, one of Australia's favourite artists hits the high notes portraying the role of Mario. Lemke has achieved a rare blend of extraordinary success as concert artist, musical theatre and opera singer for Opera Australia, working with Baz Luhrmann, and Cameron Mackintosh. "I have sung Lanza’s songs all my life, and I believe that it is this sort of music that touches people’s hearts – it’s a great love of mine."

Kerrigan's fine, silvery tone and graceful presence is the perfect fit for Kathryn Grayson's character - she one of ABC Classic's star artists, with two best selling albums, one going straight to the top of the Australian classical charts and remaining there for an unprecedented six weeks.

Two extraordinary singers portrayed by two extraordinary Australian artists – this is a concert that will leave you with a song truly in your heart.

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre Freecall 1800 801 065 tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

This event has been cancelled for 2010

The Milawa Gourmet Region will turn up the heat this winter, when it swings into action for Beat the Winter Blues ‘n’ Jazz weekend (9-11-12 July). Wineries, cafes, restaurants and country pubs will serve up a feast of blues and blues-inspired music, along with the great food, wines and hospitality for which the Milawa Gourmet Region is renowned. The line-up of bands will deliver a range of musical styles, from raw acoustic delta blues, old country tunes, to urban/Chicago sounds and blues-rock.

03 57270 345
www.milawagourmet.com

Enjoy all that the Milawa Gourmet Region has to offer and more at the Producers Market.

03 5721 4594

The ‘Mistress of Groove’ and one of Australia’s best female vocalists and singer/songwriter, Jo Jo Smith has a talent disproportionate to her public recognition. Her voice is a potent tool handled with exquisite skill, conveying the full range of human emotion. Jo Jo Smith takes to the stage with a magnetic force, with soulful, amusing and thought provoking support from a band of commensurate talent.

8pm Start

Tickets $23, $21 concession ($25 at the door unless sold out) from Disclocation Music Store, Wangaratta, phone 5721 45

03 5721 5721 John

Spectators welcome

Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office 03 5722 8105
www.wangarattapac.com.au

The Fabulous Multi Award winning Delltones celebrate their musical journey through exciting and colourful performances, entertaining and energizing fans with their highly polished DooWop harmonies and the unique voice of PEEWEE WILSON.

The Delltones are still rocking more than 50 years on.  Audiences still scream, audiences still shout, audiences still go away singing the songs, dancing the steps, chanting the goofy chants, drawn to the power of the music that truly shook the world.

8pm start.   Running Time: Two hours with a 20 minute interval
Ticket prices
Adults:                           $53
Concession:                $49
Pensioners/Seniors: $49
Child 15 & under:       $26

King Valley Vignerons 03 5727 3883
admin@kvv.com.au

The King Valley Shed Wine Show is an unique one day event - Makers of wine, both professional and amateur, using grapes from the King Valley are invited to show their wine and the public is invited to be the judges. This public judging makes the show quite unique. The event is held between 11am and 4pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. The cost of entry is $15 which includes a commemorative glass.

To assist the public with scoring the wines, there will be a Wine Tasting Course available on the day.

Come and taste the premium wines of the King Valley.

 Please click here to visit the King Valley Vignerons website.

jennifer.booth@taminickcellars.com.au

Join us for the 15th annual Glenrowan wine region Winemakers’ Weekend 2-3 October 2010. The weekend will be full of activity, at a slow pace, for lovers of deep and complex wines and wholesome food.   The celebration dinner on Saturday evening hosted by seven regional wineries is called 'Slow Food from the Producers Paddock.'

03 5721 3280
www.wangarattashow.org.au

Enjoy a day out at the Wangaratta Show!   

A fireworks display at 8.30pm, Friday night.

Other attractions are top showjumping, stunt rider, sporting expo, Hot air balloons, snake and reptile display, animal nursery, steam engines, Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Steam Engines & more.

03 5727 3461

6:30 for 7pm Start.

Six delicious courses prepared by 7 local chefs showcasing the Milawa Gourmet Region.  Ingredients are produced within 100km of Milawa.  Local chefs.

$75 per person.  Local wine and local beer at cellar door prices.  

Stay for the weekend and enjoy the  Pancake Brunch on Saturday at 11am at EV Olives. 

03 5727 0209

Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast in the Milawa Gourmet Region.   Sweet and Savoury pancakes will be available on the day.  Tea and coffee also available. 11am start.

03 5766 2282
Jennifer.booth@taminickcellars.com.au
www.taminickcellars.com.au

The Master & Apprentice Dinner will be hosted by Peter and James Booth.   The winemakers will make a selection from new, current and museum vintages to complement the set five course menu.  There will be live musical entertainment and a bus service for guests from Wangaratta and Glenrowan to the function which will take place in the cellars at Taminick.   A complimentary breakfast fro dinner guests will be served on Sunday morning at the winery.  Cost: $110 per person which includes all food, wine and the bus service.

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre Freecall: 1800 801 065 tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Four days of Jazz, Blues, Food, Wine and Fun! Since inception in 1990, the festival has grown to include 90 events and over 350 national and international artists performing each year.   The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz also hosts the National Jazz Awards, Youth Jazz Workshops, Masterclasses and events throughout Wangaratta and surrounding wine regions.

Please click here to view more information

Don Heath 03 5727 3389

The 31st Annual Oxley Bush Market will be held on Saturday October 3, 2010. Staged at the historic Oxley Shire Hall (1875), the market is timed to coincide with the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.

Thousands of visitors flock to Oxley for this annual event and wander among the 165 stalls boasting a variety of home-made, home-produced, home-grown and new items. Widely regarded as the premier bush market in country Victoria, the event attracts stallholders from throughout the North East, as well as all corners of Victoria and southern New South Wales. Over and above the enormous range of high quality goods on sale, visitors will be delighted by the variety of gourmet food on offer, the buskers, the rides and just the sheer activity and vibrancy of the event.

The Oxley market is also valued for the contribution it makes to many local fundraising groups, including schools, kindergartens, service clubs, fire brigades, the Cancer Council and the Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary.

9am - 3pm

No dogs allowed

FREE ENTRY.

Bryan Gibson 03 5766 2224
Doug James 0418 518 247

A traditional family fun day of novelty races for all ages.

BYO Afternoon tea, picnic rugs and chairs. Begins at 1pm.

Childrens races include - age running races, 3 legged race, egg and spoon race, sack races etc.

Ladies races include - broom throwing, nail driving , sprint, blindfolded wheelbarrow push etc.

Mens races include - sprint, ball throwing at wicket, high jump etc.

Enjoy the beautiful picnic setting in the Warby Ranges and walk to the water falls. This wonderfull family day has been held for over 100 years.

Entry - Donation at the gate.

Follow the Picnic Day signs from the Glenrowan - Boweya Rd to Jones Rd, along to the picnic area at Mt Bruno in the Warby Ranges.

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre 1800 801 065

Four days of Jazz, Blues, Food, Wine and Fun! Since inception in 1990, the festival has grown to include 90 events and over 350 national and international artists performing each year.   The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz also hosts the National Jazz Awards, Youth Jazz Workshops, Masterclasses and events throughout Wangaratta and surrounding wine regions.

Please click here to view more information

 (03) 5722 1242  
wangarattaturfclub@bigpond.com
www.wangturflcub.com.au 

Gates open at 9:30 am
Fashions on the Field
Live Entertainment
Kids Face Painting & Playground
Six Race Program
Tickets available at the gate: Adults $15 
                                                    Concession $10

Nadia Tilson at North East Health Wangaratta 03 5722 0448 or email nadia.tilson@nhw.hume.org.au

It will be ‘kerb-to-kerb’ lycra in Glenrowan’s main street on Sunday 8th November, when cyclists again converge on the town, for the 2009 Kelly Country Classic. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Kelly gang, the ride will start and finish in Glenrowan, with the choice of three routes designed to suit a range of rider abilities and fitness levels. Participants will have the opportunity to win a range of fantastic food, beverage, accommodation and cycling goods in lucky prize draws on the day. The most challenging ride will cover 150km of Kelly Country, from Glenrowan to Winton, Lurg, Benalla East, Tatong, Molyullah, Moyhu, Greta and back to Glenrowan. Still challenging, but not quite so arduous, riders can choose the 100km ride from Glenrowan to Lurg, Myrrhee, Moyhu and returning to Glenrowan. The 50km option will take cyclists from Glenrowan to Greta, Moyhu and back to the town, made famous by the Kelly Gang’s Last Stand.

Following months of planning by a dedicated team from the Wangaratta BUGS and Northeast Health Wangaratta we are ready to deliver a first class cycling event offering fabulous scenery and a safe-cycling environment. Against the backdrop of the picturesque Kelly Country, the event promises to be a major attraction for cycling enthusiasts.

All proceeds from the ride will go towards our local hospital, Northeast Health Wangaratta to ensure high levels of quality care continue to be provided to our local community.

0412 169 664
info@kellycountryfestival.com.au 
www.kellycountryfestival.coma.u

The Kelly Country Festival is to be held in conjuntion with the successful Kelly Country Classic cycling event. The Warby Range Network for Success group organising the event sees the Kelly Country Fesitval as an opportunity to showcase the Warby region, to attract tourists and support local businesses and community. The festival aims to showcase the regions local history, (including legendary Ned Kelly), local food, wine, art and the picturesque Warby Ranges National Park.

The Kelly Contry Festival signifes the essence of a bygone era.  The festival will highlight aspects of our local history, culture, art, produce and wines as well as the Warby Range Ovens National Park and its surrounds. 

03 5766 2282
Jennifer.booth@taminickcellars.com.au
www.taminickcellars.com.au

The Booth family invites you to join the winemaker's table for the five course menu sourced from local product.  The delicious meal will be matched with the winemaker's selection from current wines and a new release wine of limited stock which will be available on the day.  A return bus service will be provided to collect lunch guests from Wangaratta. 
Cost:$95 per person which includes all wine, food and the bus service. 

03 5721 4594

Tickets $23, $21 concession ($25 at the door unless sold out) from Disclocation Music Store, Wangaratta, phone 5721 4594

The band has researched and performed the music of a variety of cultures including Balkan, Calypso, Dixieland, Mexican, Tango, Klezmer, Tarantella, 1960s film soundtracks, Arabic and Latin! The result is a unique musical style flavoured by all of these influences; and a set list of inventively arranged, mainly original, material with a sprinkling of the more familiar. Uplifting, flexible, refreshing and often danceable and festive, Croque Monsieur will send you home smiling and rejuvenated.

Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre Freecall 1800 801 065 tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Celebrate the arrival of spring at La Dolce Vita - the King Valley's springtime festival of the sweet wonderful weekend of Mediterranean al fresco indulgence, new release wines and warm King Valley Hospitality.

The range of new release wines on tasting will highlight the extraordinary and wonderful viticulural family winemakers of the region. There will be wines from Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, French varieties on show, all made ready for the spring celebration.

The food will be equally tantalising as the wineries go all out to create delicious meals to match the wines. 

03 5727 0345
www.milawagourmet.com

Make a visit to the Milawa Gourmet Region and discover - a great selection of locally grown or made products available - vegetables, plants, apples, jewellery, nuts, olive oil, berries and others.
Our motto 'make it, bake it, grow it'
Stay for a while and whilst here enloy all that our wonderful region has to offer - choice of different sytles of accommodation, wineries - cheeses - mustard - honey and olives>

Great Christmas shopping - make a start today.
Freshly cooked hot food available and music to entertain you.

9am - 2pm