There’s more than enough excitement across the Riverina this week. Photo: Visit NSW.
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of all the best events in the Riverina this week, with Anzac Day commemorations, exhibitions, art classes for kids, scale aircraft rallies, tribute acts, stand-up and so much more.
Planes take to the skies in miniature at the Military Scale Rally, with miniature Spitfires, Mustangs, Kittyhawks and other historical aircraft recalling the aviation achievements of yesteryear.
Irish comedian Jimeoin comes to Wagga, showcasing his signature stand-up blend of physical comedy, stage presence and observational humour.
And the Cootamundra Picnic Races give everyone an excuse to dress up and enjoy the thrill of the track this weekend.
All this and everything in between across the Riverina this week.
Multiple Days
The weird and wonderful await at the Museum of the Riverina. Image: Museum of the Riverina.
STUFF: 100 Wild, Weird and Wonderful Objects from the Museum of the Riverina’s collection
When: 24 to 30 April, during normal gallery hours
Where: Museum of the Riverina, Historic Council Chambers site
Cost: Free.
STUFF is a playful exhibition bringing together 100 objects which have shaped everyday life in the Riverina, including much-beloved wedding dresses, old photographs and repurposed household items.
The stuff we have is a physical representation of the lives we lead, showing in often strange detail the ways we live. STUFF invites you to explore these objects, uncovering the stories they tell about the Riverina and seeing everyday life through a new lens.
Come and be inspired and learn a little about your region at the Museum of the Riverina.
How many models can you name? Photo: Visit NSW.
Military Scale Rally – Anzac Day event from Wagga Wagga Aero Club
When: 25 April, 10 am to 4 pm and 26 April, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Connorton Model Airfield, Olympic Highway, Uranquinty
Cost: Free.
The Wagga Model Aero Club is commemorating Anzac Day in a unique way this weekend, with a military scale rally, inviting model aircraft pilots and enthusiasts to the field to see some historic aircraft in miniature.
This annual tribute event includes models of Spitfires, Mustangs and Kittyhawks, in historical livery, along with Bristol Beaufighters.
All military scale models are open for pilots to enter for $25. So if you have an aircraft you’d like to add to the medley in the sky, this is the weekend for you. Food and drinks will also be available.
A unique exhibition showcasing local talent. Image: Visit NSW.
Members Exhibition: “In The Style Of….” – at the Wagga Wagga Art Society
When: 25 and 26 April, during normal gallery hours
Where: Wagga Wagga Art Society, 11 Small Street, Wagga
Cost: Free entry.
This exhibition, featuring the works of local Wagga artists, shows how individuals interpret and work with the works of well-known artists, styles and movements, infusing their own influences and touches.
An experiment in interpretation as opposed to imitation, these works show Wagga artists have been inspired by famous works, with points of convergence demonstrating where the original work ends and the contemporary one begins.
Come see the talent of local artists in dialogue with the titans of the past at the Wagga Wagga Art Society.
Friday
Irish comedian Jimeoin comes to Wagga. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Jimeoin at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
When: 24 April, 8 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $64 to $69 | Book online.
Beloved comedian Jimeoin is coming to Wagga to deliver his usual blend of observational comedy, spontaneity and physical humour. He will turn the unremarkable into the absurd, finding the humour in everyday life and helping you laugh about the most mundane parts of life.
It’s set to be a guaranteed night of laughs and fun, so don’t miss out on world-class laughs coming to your local theatre.
Saturday
Wagga commemorates Anzac Day. Photo: NSW Government.
Anzac Day commemorations in Wagga Wagga
When: 25 April, Dawn Service 5:30 am, march at 10 am
Where: Dawn Service at Cenotaph Memorial Gardens with a march down Baylis Street
Cost: Free.
Commemorate Anzac Day in Wagga, starting at 5:30 am at the Victory Memorial Gardens, followed by a service at the War Cemetery, outside the gates on Kooringal Road.
Then there will be a march from servicepeople down Baylis Street, so come show your support and remember the diggers this Saturday.
Don’t miss out on a great day at the races this weekend. Photo: Visit NSW.
Cootamundra Picnic Races
When: 25 April, gates open at noon, first race at 1 pm
Where: Cootamundra Racecourse, Racecourse Lane, Cootamundra
Cost: Free entry.
Head to the Cootamundra Picnic Races for a vibrant day of country racing and community celebration, with a full program of races, live music, kids’ activities and fashion on the field.
Whether you love the thrill of the track or you just want an excuse to get dressed up, the picnic races is the place to be this weekend.
Wednesday
A blast from the past at the Griffith Regional Theatre. Image: Arts and Culture Griffith.
Sincerely Yours: A Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn – Morning Melodies
When: 29 April, 11 am
Where: Griffith Regional Theatre, 1 Neville Place, Griffith
Cost: Tickets from $20 | Book online.
This tribute act takes you back in time to the 40s and 50s, with the wonderful music of icon Vera Lynn. Firmly wedded to the era of the war and post-war era, this performance begins with a 20-minute live BBC broadcast segment, to recreate the days when the English-speaking world was glued to the radio for updates on the progress of the war in Europe.
Vera Lynn became one of the musical icons of this era, soothing soldiers with her exceptional voice and talent for performance. Don’t miss out on this uplifting and nostalgic blast from the past.
Thursday
An after-school event focusing on creativity and art. Image: Griffith Events.
smARTy Kids Junior at the Regional Art Gallery
When: 30 April, 4 to 5 pm
Where: Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 Banna Ave, Griffith
Cost: Tickets from $40 | Book online.
For an educational and artistic after-school event, take your kids to the smARTy Kids Junior classes for an hour of creativity, exploration, expression and learning.
In this term’s after-school classes, kids will explore the world of colour, experimenting with all sorts of materials supplied by the gallery, including acrylic paint, pastels and watercolours.
