Art events this week
Celebrate the 80s with SAM Out Late, get a cultural fix with Goulburn Valley Ballet Academy's performance of The Nutcracker and other Dances or be inspired by the story of the author of Mao's Last Dancer, Li Cunxin.
Thursday
SAM Out Late: Celebrate the 80s
What: Dress up in your wildest ‘80s or ‘90s threads for a film screening of 1986 cult classic film The Labyrinth.
When: 6 pm.
Where: Shepparton Art Museum, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton.
Cost: Free.
More information: Phone SAM on 5832 9861.
Saturday/Sunday
Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet presents The Nutcracker and Other Dances
What: The academy’s annual showcase performance.
When: Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday 1.30 pm.
Where: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton.
Cost: Members tickets are $19.80 for adults, $13.50 for concession holders and children. Non-members
tickets are $22 for adults, $15 for concession holders and children.
More information: Phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511 or visit www.riverlinksvenues.com.au
Wednesday
Lifestyle Financial Planning presents Li Cunxin
What: The author of Mao’s Last Dancer shares his story, starting with humble beginnings to his defection at a time when tensions were at a critical point between world leaders.
When: 6 pm.
Where: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton.
Cost: $25.
More information: Phone 5831 2055.
Tuesday/Wednesday
Riverside Ramblers present “Roaring 20’s and All That Jazz”
What: A musical journey through the era of Art Deco, Flappers, Charleston, fabulous automobiles and of course Dixieland Jazz.
When: 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm.
Where: Tuesday, Dookie CWA Gardens; Wednesday, Mooroopna Ferrari Park. Also Thursday, November 29, Tatura Mactier Gardens.
Cost: Free.
More information: Phone 5832 9431.
Exhibitions
A Body of Work: Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, until November 30.
Annemieke Mein: Benalla Art Gallery, until December 2.
Fuzzy Reality: Benalla Art Gallery, until December 9.
Smash Hits 80s and 90s Ceramics from the Collection: Shepparton Art Museum, until February 1.
The Drawing Wall #9, by Agatha Gothe-Snape:
Shepparton Art Museum, November 2 until February 10.
Police seek information on SPC incident
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following an incident at SPC Ardmona in Shepparton, involving a package later found to be non-threatening.
Frustration abounds in Pigeons win
Most people at the J C Lowe Oval left on Saturday evening talking about the game but not the result. Pigeon Coach Chris Kennedy summed up the feeling adequately when he said after the game; “it was a frustrating game, but my players weren’t responsible for the frustration.”
Fundraiser for Mactier statue
The move to extend the Tatura War Memorial area and honour Victoria Cross hero Robert Mactier with the erection of a statue in the Hogan St gardens named in his honour, continues.
Man fined for throwing beer can which struck cyclist
A Kyabram man who struck a cyclist on Echuca-Moama bridge with a beer can thrown from the vehicle he was in was convicted and fined $400 in Moama Local Court on Wednesday.
Mother shares sons' drug pain
A Rochester mother told a health forum about the devastating effect drugs have had on her family.
Smorgasboard of football on show in Ky
Over six hours of junior football is scheduled for Kyabram Recreation Reserve this Sunday.
Armoured vehicles collide, injuring 10 at Puckapunyal
Ten people were injured after Two Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) collided during a training course at the Puckapunyal Military Training Range in on Wednesday, May 22.
Finley Rec. Reserve funding almost complete
The Finley Apex Sports and Community Centre has secured a $500,000 grant from Regional Development Australia.
Amateur radio on the O'Keefe Rail Trail
A purpose-built bike, equipped with amateur radio, will be on the O'Keefe Rail Trail tomorrow.
Racing into history at Winton
Cobram residents John Anderson and Ian Cobb will race down memory lane this weekend when they compete in the annual Historic Winton.
Open day at fire station
Deniliquin Fire and Rescue's open day has been hailed a success by captain Bill Muirhead.
Lamb mortality rates under scrutiny
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is investigating incidents of abortion or still-births under the Lamb and Kid Mortality Surveillance Project.(LKSMP).
Benalla Art Gallery's expansion plans unveiled
The Benalla Art Gallery's plans for expansion have been unveiled at a community dinner.
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