The Air Force Band show off their chops in this free concert. Photo: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
The Riverina is alive this week with a whole lot to see and do, from live music to tribute shows, art exhibitions, special clubbing events and performances.
The classic children’s tale Peter Pan comes to the Cube in Wodonga this week. Performed by the Albury Wodonga Youth Ballet, this special retelling sheds new light on a much-loved classic.
Tumut River Brewing Company holds a night of country music and cold brews with a Luke Combs tribute show.
The Wagga Civic Theatre hosts renowned jazz vocalist Emma Pask as she showcases a broad spectrum of her musical talent.
Check out these and more below.
Multiple Days
An exploration of identity at the Wagga Art Gallery. Photo: Wagga Art Gallery.
House of Gold – New exhibition at the Wagga Art Gallery
When: 8 to 13 November, during normal gallery hours
Where: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and National Art Glass Gallery, Civic Centre, corner of Baylis and Morrow streets
Cost: Free.
Artist Christian Thompson’s works are deeply connected to the concept of identity and they span a broad range of disciplines such as performance, sculpture, photography, sound and moving image.
This exhibition was inspired by a line from a Song Dynasty poem, “A book in the hands holds a house of gold”, and it draws from Thompson’s Chinese ancestry, which dates back to the 1850s Gold Rush migration.
Chronicling Thompson’s personal history, the works in this exhibition detail the dialogue between his two ancestries, First Nations Bidjara and Cantonese, with a focus on how language, food and a sense of self make a whole.
A uniquely talented metal worker shows off varied works inspired by Australian nature. Photo: Arts and Culture Griffith.
Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion – Exhibition at the Griffith Regional Gallery
When: 8 to 13 November, during normal gallery hours
Where: Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 Banna Avenue, Griffith
Cost: Free.
Blyfield was inspired by visits to the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef for her works in this exhibition, showcasing traditional metalsmithing techniques to make bizarre and alluring objects.
Using a broad array of metals, Blyfield has replicated the patterns, textures and shapes of the natural world, with a particular focus on Australian botanicals. A decorative artist with years of experience, Blyfield has works in the permanent collections of the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
The classic story told through ballet at the Cube. Photo: The Cube Wodonga.
Peter Pan – Albury Wodonga Youth Ballet
When: 8 November, 7 pm and 9 November, 1:30 pm
Where: The Cube, 118 Hovell St, Wodonga
Cost: Tickets from $35 to $40 | Book online.
The classic tale of Peter Pan hits the stage in ballet form as the Albury Wodonga Youth Ballet brings the world of Neverland to life.
A magical evening awaits at the Cube as some talented young dancers tell the story of Wendy as she’s transported to a bizarre world of nefarious pirate chiefs and menacing crocodiles, where the young never grow old.
Told through dance, this is a great chance to see local talent on display, combining the elegance of ballet with the magic of Peter Pan. It’s going to be a special night. Book your tickets now as they will go quickly.
Friday
Jazz comes to Wagga in a big way this week. Photo: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Emma Pask at the Wagga Civic Theatre
When: 7 November, 7:30 pm
Where: Riverina Conservatorium of Music, No. 1 Simmons Street, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $33 to $53 | Premium tickets $83 | Book online.
As part of their Visiting Artist Series, the Riverina Conservatorium of Music is hosting renowned jazz vocalist Emma Pask.
Telling stories through timeless jazz standards, Latin rhythms, intimate ballads and even a touch of blues, Emma Pask is a big name in jazz for a reason. Pask’s powerful vocals and audience connection create a warmth and intimacy that lends itself well to the medium of jazz.
Don’t miss out on this chance to see one of modern jazz’s most exciting artists.
See the legend this Friday. Image: Arts and Culture Griffith.
The UK Rod Stewart Show
When: 7 November, 7:30 pm
Where: Griffith Regional Theatre, 1 Neville Place, Griffith
Cost: Tickets from $49 | Book online.
Head to the Griffith Regional Theatre this Friday for the UK Rod Stewart Show, a faithful tribute to one of the best musical acts in memory.
This tribute show recreates the magic of Rod Stewart, down to the vocal character, the stage presence and the aesthetics. Covering six decades of Stewart’s music, this performance gives the audience a full experience of the artist’s broad musical repertoire.
Don’t miss it this Friday.
Saturday
Clubbing done a bit differently. Image: Humanitix.
Done by 10 pm – Daytime clubbing
When: 8 November, 5 to 10 pm
Where: Tilly’s Wagga, 109 Baylis St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $13.50 plus fees | Book online.
Are you looking to go clubbing but you don’t quite have the energy to stay up past your bedtime? Daytime Clubbing at Tilly’s is about letting your hair down, meeting up, dancing and partying, all during the day. If you’ve been missing youthful nights dancing the night away, this is your chance to relive that, and not be a complete wreck the next day.
The night will feature 80s, 90s and 2000s anthems from the night’s dedicated DJs.
Country music and cold beer await at the Tumut River Brewing Company. Image: Tumut River Brewing Company.
Luke Combs Tribute Show
When: 8 November, 7 pm
Where: Tumut River Brewing Company, 1/5 Capper St, Tumut
Cost: Tickets are $35 online and $40 at the door | Book online here.
The Tumut River Brewing Company hosts a big night of country music this weekend, with cold beer to boot.
This tribute act performs with a full live band and it replicates the sound of Luke Combs so well you’ll think you’re listening to the man himself. Heart, stage presence and real musical talent combine to bring the sound of Luke Combs to life. Whether you’re a long-time fan or you want to see what all the fuss is about, you can’t go wrong with live music a the Tumut River Brewing Company.
Sing along to some great country hits and enjoy a few cold ones this Saturday.
Thursday
The Air Force Band show off their chops in this free concert. Photo: Visit NSW.
The Wings Over Wagga – Air Force in Concert
When: 13 November, 6 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Book online.
The Air Force Band puts on a free concert at the Wagga Civic Theatre this week. Showing a high standard of musical skill, the Air Force band frequently puts on orchestral musical performances for the public to enjoy for free.
