Create your own mosaic lamp by combining your own artistic vision with one of the most recognisable artefacts of Turkic culture. Photo: Visit NSW.
Across the Riverina, there is heaps to get excited about in the coming week. With everything from art shows to live music, special film screenings, sport and stand-up, there’s something for you in the days ahead.
Multiple Days
Mei’s work involves multiple mediums. Image: Wagga Art Gallery.
Mei Zhao: Remapping Erased Landscapes
When: 9 to 15 May, 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Saturday; 10 am to 2 pm, Sunday
Where: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and National Art Glass Gallery, Civic Centre, Corner of Baylis and Morrow streets
Cost: Free.
Using painting, drawing, textiles and installation art, multidisciplinary artist Mei Zhao explores the history of Chinese immigration in the region.
Informed by visits all across the region, Mei reimagines and centralises the stories of a migrant group, that are often lost to history, through abstract works, hoping to tell the untold and make physical the difficult-to-grasp historiography of the country she lives in.
Make your own stunning mosaic lamp, with bright colours and intricate tiling. Photo: Visit NSW.
Mosaic Classes at the Glenfield Community Centre
When: 10 and 11 May, 10 am and 2 and 6 pm
Where: Glenfield Community Centre, 8 Tanda Place, Glenfield Park, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $79. Book online.
Unlock your inner artist and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Turkish mosaic lamps, one of the most recognisable symbols of Turkish culture. At this class, experienced instructors will help you create your very own colourful, intricate Turkish lamp, letting both novice artists and practised hands make something truly unique. Drawing on the traditional art form and blending it with their own styles, each creator makes something one-of-a-kind.
Friday
Finish off the week with a tribute performance done right. Image: Griffith Regional Theatre.
A Tribute to Carole King & James Taylor performed by Wild Things Run
When: 9 May, 8 pm
Where: Griffith Regional Theatre, 1 Neville Pl, Griffith
Cost: Tickets from $35 to $64.
Acoustic trio Wild Things Run bring an unforgettable tribute to Carole King and James Taylor to Griffith this Friday. Well-known for their superbly rich vocal tone and strong harmonies, they bring to life the timeless music of King and Taylor, with the reverence and technical skill that they deserve. Don’t miss out on this great tribute act.
Saturday
The Wagga Art Gallery has been bringing art to the Riverina for 50 years. Image: Humanitix.
50 Years / 50 Treasures – Celebration of a half century of the Wagga Art Gallery
When: 10 May, 2 to 4 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Baylis Street
Cost: Free.
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery celebrates 50 years of providing a platform for art in the Riverina with a special gallery-wide event showcasing the highlights from half a century of operation.
The 50 years/50 treasures exhibition brings to the fore 50 objects and artworks from the gallery’s collections across a broad artistic range of glass, painting, print, ceramic, textile art and sculpture. There will also be a talk from Dr Denis O’Connor, a visual artist with more than two decades of experience in exploring light, tone, shape and form with charcoal.
World-renowned comedy at the Albury Entertainment Centre for one night only. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
Ross Noble – Cranium of Curiosities
When: 10 May, 8 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Full price $59.40 | Groups of 10+ $54.40.
Ross Noble takes his audience through tangents galore as he muses and pokes fun at whatever he can get his hands on in this disordered, chaotic but always funny live show that invites each member of the crowd into his Cranium of Curiosities. Renowned for his stream of consciousness delivery and surreal jumping from subject matter to subject matter, Ross Noble has been splitting sides in stand-up and on programs such as the BBC’s QI for many years.
Wednesday
Sport is for everyone and Wheelchair AFL ensures that everyone gets a chance at fitness and community. Photo: Visit NSW.
Wheelchair AFL
When: 14 May, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Where: Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free. Register online.
Wheelchair AFL lets everyone, no matter their ability, take part in one of Australia’s favourite pastimes – sport. Aimed at inclusivity, fun and fitness, Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT hopes to bring the joy of the game to as many people as possible.
Learn new skills, meet new people and get active. All ages and levels of experience are welcome and equipment is provided.
Parenting from a different angle in SEEN. Photo: Seen The Film.
SEEN The Film – Viewing and Talk with Joe Williams
When: 14 May, 7 to 9 pm
Where: Forum 6 Cinemas, 77 Trail St, Wagga Wagga
Cost: General admission (includes donation) $27 | Children admission (includes donation) $20.
This groundbreaking documentary explores the power of healing for parents and how a parent’s mental health journey can positively impact the development of their children. The film’s intention was to resonate with parents and audiences and to spur them into self-reflection. By presenting an unfiltered, authentic narrative of parenting, the film addresses the traumas that parents may suffer that impact their children negatively.
This innovative film will be followed by a talk and Q&A with Joe Williams, a former NRL player and boxer turned mental health advocate.
Thursday
The big, beautiful sound of brass. Photo: Visit Wagga.
Brass and Beyond – Free Concert
When: 15 May, 1 to 2 pm
Where: St. John’s Anglican Church, 6-12 Church Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free.
Brass and Beyond presents a fascinating selection of musical styles in this free lunchtime concert, all about music written and arranged for a brass quartet. Presented with a talented band of local professional musicians, this performance brings great music to listeners for free, all within the beautiful atmosphere of Wagga Wagga’s St. John’s Anglican Church.
