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Madame Butterfly
A man enchanted by the beauty of the East.
A woman in love with the promise of the West.
Separated by a vast ocean and many years, what will become of their love?
Madame Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across oceans, across time.
U.S. Naval officer B.F. Pinkerton is ashore in Japan, and enchanted with it's beauty and freedoms. He decides to take a wife, and when the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives, he is transfixed by her charms.She falls hopelessly in love, and a passionate marriage begins. Years later, Pinkerton has returned home. Abandoned by her family, Butterfly waits faithfully for her husband to return. Dawn breaks on a ship in the harbor. What will become of her great hope?
Puccini's popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers' first rapturous embrace to the intense finale. It features the famous aria 'One Fine Day' and the 'Humming Chorus', along with Japanese and American musical themes. One of Australia's greatest theatrical minds, John Bell, directs this English-language production, complete with beautiful costumes and sets.
Hear Opera Australia's wonderful singers perform with a chamber orchestra, along with a children's chorus, drawn from our local community.
Julius Caesar
Brutus is suspicious. Cassius is conspiring. Caesar's days are numbered.
Loved by the people, Caesar's power is growing - which is dangerous if you live in a world driven by ego and idealism. Those that rise too fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country. For the good of those who wish to be rulers themselves.
Julius Caesar is Shakespeare's political thriller, a masterpiece of intrigue and treachery. Stand witness to the assassination that leads to a life and death struggle for power in the Republic. Citizens mutiny, Mark Antony schemes, and the fate of Rome hangs in the balance.
Bell Shakespeare's Associate Director, James Evans, will direct a production that's seething with rage, leaving audiences breathless at how quickly violence reveals the fragility of democracy.
Starring Kenneth Ransom ( Gods of Egypt, Belvoir's Prize Fighter) as Caesar, and featuring an ensemble cast including Ivan Donato (Richard 3), Emily Havea, Louisa Mignone, Nick Simpson-Deeks and Russell Smith, this production will tour to 27 venues around Australia.
Experience the tension between aspiration and ambition, the triumphal entrances and brutal exits, as it is all laid on the line for Rome.
Dr Crask & his Swingin' Elixir Band
Whatever ails you, a dose of Dr Crask and his Swingin' Elixir is guaranteed to get you on your feet. Playing swing dance tunes predominantly from the 30's and 40's. You'll hear songs that were performed by Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Prima just to name a few. The rhythm and horn sections, together with the silky smooth vocals of Jen Salisbury create that 'little big-band' sound.
This performance is being held in the Banquet Hall at Albury Entertainment Centre and features cabaret style seating and a dancefloor to give you the opportunity to get up and dance along to the swingin' tunes!
A Night of Bollywood
A singer dances within, a dancer sings within. Parvyn Singh is both, and exudes a seemingly effortless grace and purity in her movement and voice. A colourful and exotic end of year treat. A celebration of Indian culture both traditional and contemporary. This show offers traditional and contemporary. This show offers traditional Indian music featuring tabla, sitar and vocals as well as beautiful classical Indian dance contrasted by vibrant, energetic Bollywood dance routines.
Afternoons Tonight! with James Valentine - Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. We are contacting customers who have purchased tickets to this event to issue a full refund.
Direct from sell out seasons in Sydney, ABC's James Valentine tours his wildly funny stage show to Albury Entertainment Centre in 2018.
Experience all the hilarity of James Valentine's Afternoon radio program from ABC Radio Sydney but after dark! And in a theatre.
Expect live versions of such legendary segments as This Is What I Live With, Ex, The New Normal and Petty Crime Stoppers... They'll all be there. Who knows, maybe he'll even attempt... Nothing.
You'll laugh, you'll crack up and you'll have something to talk about all weekend!
No one looks at the world quite like James Valentine, and just when you think it can't get any better, it does. Afternoons Tonight! is a fantastically funny and interactive night at the theatre and a great insight into how this radio show really works!
James Valentine is one of Australia's most loved radio presenters and in a long and eclectic career has worked as a journalist, author, television host and musician. A saxophonist, he has performed with many acclaimed acts including: Jo Jo Zep, Models and Absent Friends. James also hosts the ABC Podcast Head Room which expands on musings and questions posed during James' Afternoons radio show from 1-3pm weekdays on ABC Radio Sydney and NSW.
Ian Moss - Live, Solo & Acoustic
Respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian Moss delivers an unforgettable sound – not only as a telling soloist on guitar but especially with his silken voice, ringing with clarity and resonating with pure soul. While primarily recognised as an axeman of tenacity and sweet melodic sensibility, Ian’s distinctive vocal is the essential signature of his soulful, bluesy muse – as it has been since his first tentative foray into music during the early 1970s.
Moss has released five incredible and dynamic studio albums – The #1 and multi-platinum, Matchbook, Worlds Away, Petrolhead, Let's all Get Together and Soul on West 53rd.
2018 will bring a new chapter in Ian’s career as he releases the new self-titled studio album, his sixth, and heads to regional Australia armed with his acoustic guitar and incredible songs.
In 2007 he told the Sydney Morning Herald, "I haven't made my definitive album yet." Ten years later with his self-titled album Ian Moss, he might have just done that.
The Australian Tenors
The Australian Tenors present Friends For Life
Internationally renowned for thrilling audiences around the world with the power of their beautiful voices. In the great tenor tradition they bring romance and excitement along with warmth and humour to their performances.
Soloists in their own right, The Australian Tenors have performed extensively with Opera Australia, Australian and International Symphonies & Philharmonic Orchestras. The concert encapsulates the spirit, beauty and vocal demand of truly authentic tenor voices.
They unite in this wonderful concert with a dynamic display of true Australian talent.
The Australian Tenors' versatility spans all genres of the classical tenor repertoire. Audiences are thrilled by the ever popular classical arias from the best known Operas. Traditional Neapolitan songs such as Funiculi Funicular, popular tenor tunes from the hit music theatre productions such as Somewhere from West Side Story, and beautiful duets including Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)
The Australian Tenors are: Lorenzo Rositano, Murray Mayday, Matthew Reardon, David McKenzie, John Donohoe - Backed by The Southern Cross Orchestra under the direction of Musical Director & Conductor Mr Bernard Walz - The Australian Tenors' guest soprano is Opera Australia's Giuseppina Grech
Recommended ages 6+
Charmaine Wilson
This year, Charmaine Wilson will be in the Main Theatre! Tickets this year will be Allocated Seating, so get in quick to choose your seats if you want to be up close.
Charmaine Wilson is a world-renowned Australian medium, who has been consistently recognised for her skill and compassion since awakening to her gift in 1999. She was the winner of Channel Seven's inaugural season of The One, and was also honoured as Queensland Psychic of the Year in 2008 and Australian Psychic of the Year for 2005. Charmaine tours extensively around the country, and runs workshops all year long.
She has lived through a lot of heartache in her life, including the death of her brother and her four-year-old daughter, both to tragic accidents. Her mother passed in late 2006. These deaths have made her a most compassionate and understanding reader, especially in relating to how her clients may be feeling.
Charmaine has been dedicated to giving accurate information about the spirit world to her clients since she began her work in 2002. She has toured extensively around Australia and works on radio stations throughout regional Australia.
This event is strictly for 16 years and older. No babies will be permitted entry.
Prada's Priscillas
Sydney Drag Queen
Prada's Priscillas: An all-male revue
Flanked by gorgeous men, Australia's six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch & her 'girls', take you on a journey from where it all began with Les Girls in the 60's, across the Aussie outback with Priscilla Queen of the Desert in the 90's, & into 2018 with a celebration of today's music icons.
The ninety-minute all-male revue features some of Priscilla Queen of the Desert's greatest hits including I Love the Night Life, Go West, Shake Your Groove Thing, Finally & I Will Survive. Plus a few surprise hits from some of today's music icons & divas that have inspired drag performances around the world!
The show is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia's most in demand live-singing drag queens. Prada has featured in stage shows across Australia, as well as in New Zealand. She draws her inspiration from the likes of Dusty Springfield, Patti LaBelle, Bette Midler & Cher.
The show is Creatively Directed by one of Australia's original Les Girls of Kings Cross, Monique Kelly. Monique was a member of Les Girls from 1973 to 1997. She has a keen eye for detail & a photographic memory of how it was done in her day, making her an asset to the show. She's the pot of gold from the Golden Mile.
The show features a cast of seven, choreographed by Steven Clarke. Stephen has been Dancing and Choreographing professionally since 1985. Stephen's experience extends to working with Kylie & Dannii Minogue, Cyndi Lauper & Diana Ross.
Jam-packed with dazzling feathers, wigs, head-pieces, costumes & performance, you will not forget this glittering drag spectacular!
Cancelled Event - The Ultimate Eagles Experience together with Johnny Cash The Legend
Due to unforeseen circumstances The Ultimate Eagles Experience has been cancelled. Anyone who has purchased tickets for this event will be notified by phone to process a full refund. Sorry for the inconvenience.
A captivating live concert recreating the country rock sound of the Eagles. Performing classic hits including Desperado, Take It Easy, Take It To The Limits, Heartache Tonight and the legendary Hotel California, mixed in with solo hits from Don Henley, Joe Walsh and the late Glenn Frey.
Eagles members are:Drums and vocals - Ashley DenmanBass and vocals Peter TownsonKeyboards and vocals Peter FergusonGuitar and vocals Luke WilliamsGuitar and vocals Ken EmmingtonGuitar and vocals Whalen Hughes
Johnny Cash The Legend
One of the most influential performers in history is brought to life in what’s described as the best tribute to Johnny Cash touring today. From the famous Walk the Line and Ring of Fire through to A Boy Named Sue and Man in Black you’ll hear the timeless songs that tell the story of a legend.
Johnny Cash played by Jeff Carter, with backing vocalist Brooke McMullen.
A Russian Triple Bill
Following their sell-out performances of A Festival of Russian Ballet, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with A Russian Triple Bill. This is the first time that the company have brought this stunning programme to Australia.
ACT 1 - Sleeping Beauty (Act III)
A holiday is declared for the wedding of Princess Aurora & Prince Desire. This is a joyous and happy ballet which will be loved by all.
ACT 2 - Les Sylphides
A short ballet in one act about a young man who while walking at night encounters a group of 'sylphs' or magical women.
ACT 3 - Carmen
Carmen is a flirtatious and seductive gypsy woman whose love affair with two men ends in tragedy.
"Bold, Brave Russians"
"In a night that overflows with all things ballet, you can't help be swept up by the sheer panache of The Imperial Russian Ballet Company dancers." - The West Australian
Taste of Tamworth
Put four Multi Award Winners together in one big concert, and you've got a Taste of Tamworth at its best.
Golden Guitar Winners - Carter & Carter, Felicity Urquhart and Travis Sinclair team up with rising star Anthony Taylor, to give you an authentic taste of Tamworth - Australia's biggest country music festival.
Each act brings their own unique form of music and personality to the stage and then team up for a fun filled finale. This show has a respected reputation for providing a high quality taste of Australia's largest festival in Tamworth - A taste that keeps people coming back for more. So come along and be part of the Tamworth experience as the artists launch into a string of their National #1 hits and some well known favourites.
Four Multi-Award Winning acts coming together for one big concert only comes along once a year with the Taste of Tamworth show.
Get your tickets now for a taste of Australia's biggest festival in Tamworth right in your own backyard.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Direct from sell out tours of the USA, UK & Europe The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to Australia this August!
Performing to great acclaim around the world, The Simon & Garfunkel Story tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Starting from their humble beginnings as 50’s Rock n Roll duo Tom & Jerry, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes you through all the songs and stories that shaped them, the dramatic split, their individual solo careers and ending with a stunning recreation of the legendary 1981 Central Park reunion concert.
Featuring 1960s photographs and film footage accompanied by a full band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson’, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair, The Boxer, The Sound Of Silence and many more, this is a show not to be missed by any fan of the music and era.
“Simply incredible” - BBC Scotland
“Spine tingling harmonies” - The Daily Record
“The standing ovation at the end of this impressive show was a given as soon as the final note faded from the very first song” - Burnley Express
“The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a must see for anyone who is a fan of the musical masters” - Salisbury Journal
Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live!!
**BY POPULAR DEMAND ANH RETURNS WITH HIS SMASH HIT SHOW**
ANH DO - THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE LIVE!!
Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.” Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing... happiness.
“irrepressible good humour, infectious energy and bright optimism”…The Sydney Morning Herald
“the happiest audience experience I have ever had”…Arts Hub
“Two thumbs, five stars, show of the season” www.themusic.com.au
Like a Rhinestone Cowboy
Multi award winning performer, Darren Coggan, returns to his country roots 'Like A Rhinestone Cowboy', delivering the vocal authenticity and guitar prowess of the great Glen Campbell. In a personal reflection, Darren respectfully honours the indelible voice behind the golden hits of the 60’s and 70’s including Gentle On My Mind, Wichita Lineman, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Try A Little Kindness, Galveston, True Grit, Southern Nights, Rhinestone Cowboy and many more.
“Glen Campbell has always been an inspiration to me, from a very early age, he was the reason I wanted to be a country singer, in fact my parents have cassette tapes of me singing Rhinestone Cowboy at the age of about 4. I had the honour of touring with Glen on his Australian tour in 1997, opening up his show each night as a fresh faced, twenty-four-year-old from Wagga Wagga. Glen went out of his way to make me feel welcome, watching my performance from the wings each night and encouraging me to take the road less travelled and be myself.” Reflected Darren.
During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold over 45 million records. His guitar touched the landmark recordings of his time. That’s his rhythm line on Sinatra’s ‘Strangers in the Night’, he played bubble-gum riffs for the Monkees; his guitar rings out on the ‘Viva Las Vegas’ soundtrack album by Presley and, alongside his voice, his guitar playing grooved on the Beach Boys’ landmark album ‘Pet Sounds’.
He was a rare breed in the music business, a hybrid stylist at home in both country and pop music, a chart-topping singer and hit television host, a prime mover in the creation of the country crossover phenomenon that made the careers of Kenny Rogers and many other artists possible.
At the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Glen Campbell took his final bow, but the legacy he leaves behind is expansive, songs that the whole world sang along with, now, remarkably re-created live, by Darren Coggan.
The Little Mermaid JR - St Monicas Primary School Wodonga
St. Monicas Primary School Wodonga proudly presents 'Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr'!
Bring your family along and get ready to sing and dance in your seats with our whole school production!
This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award® winning animated feature film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show. THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice.
Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone
Christine Manetta Music presents
Love Me or Leave Me - A Tribute to Nina Simone
A dynamic and memorable two hour concert experience of the musical magic of Nina Simone interwoven with heartfelt stories of Nina's life, loves and passions.
Written, directed and performed by Christine Manetta to honour and preserve the works of Nina Simone who was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century and an icon of American music.
Nina - A classically trained piano virtuoso, who became a singer out of necessity.
Her unique blend of jazz, classical music and blues soon won her an audience, earning her cult status and critical acclaim. Nina used her remarkable talent to create a legacy of liberation and empowerment through a magnificent body of works, recording 50 albums and 500 songs throughout her career spanning over 50 years.
Christine Manetta is an accomplished contralto vocalist, sensitive to the political activist art, portrays Nina Simone's stories and songs with a passionate drive and gives them a spin of her own.
Joined by the International and Accomplished musicians of the Black Pearl Band - Highlighting songs such as: My Baby Just Cares for Me, I Put a Spell on You, Feelin Good and Sinnerman.
This is an energy driven show not to be missed.
"tight groove" - Musical Director - Castlemaine Jazz Festival 2015
"great to see and hear a tight rehearsed band" - Organising Committee - Port Fairy Jazz Festival 2017
"soulful experience" - Musical Director - Castlemaine Jazz Festival 2016
Post Show Comments:
“Fabulous show and powerful story put together with style skill and much heart. So happy we got to see it.”
“Saw this last night - Christine Manetta was fantastic, wonderful voice and obviously knows Nina's story inside out - it was fascinating.”
Cats the Musical
Albury Wodonga Theatre Company
Presents
Cats the Musical
Based on T.S. Eliot's whimsical collection of poems, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular musical brings together a tribe of Jellicle Cats on a moonlit evening, who must make the "Jellicle choice' to decide which of them will ascend to the mysterious Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Featuring such celebrated standards as the haunting "Memory", Cats was an international phenomenon and it's original production is still the fourth-longest-running show on Broadway.
A magical, moving, and often hilarious glimpse into the lives of others, Cats takes Eliot's lyrical poetry and puts it into the mouths of a diverse company of singing, dancing felines.
Performance Dates & Times
Friday 5 October, 7.30pm | Saturday 6 October, 2.00pm & 7.30pm* | Thursday 11 October, 7.30pm | Friday 12 October, 7.30pm | Saturday 13 October, 2.00pm & 7.30pm*
*Please note prices differ between performances
Saturday Matinee Performance
$52 Premium, $42 Adult, $37 Concession, $32 Child under 12, $140 Family of 4, $47pp Group 8+ (Premium), $37pp Group 8+ (General)
Friday and Saturday Evening Performances
$55 Premium, $45 Adult, $39 Concession, $35 Child under 12, $150 Family of 4, $50pp Group 8+ (Premium), $40pp (General)
Thursday Evening Performance
$52 Premium, $42 Adult, $37 Concession, $32 Child under 12, $140 Family of 4, $47pp Group 8+ (Premium), $37pp Group 8+ (General)
Premium Ticket Information
Please note that Concession, Children and Family prices do not apply to Premium tickets.
To apply the 8+ group price all tickets need to be selected as Adult.
Chamber Concert 3
Ensemble Liaison & Flinders Quartet
Chamber Concert 4
Daniel Dries Pipe Organ Recital
Festival Pass - Albury Chamber Music Festival
A Festival Pass gives access to all 7 performances over the course of the festival at a discounted rate!
Young at Heart - Mark Vincent
Australian Global Entertainment presents
Mark Vincent in concert
“Young At Heart” tour 2018
The #1 tenor in Australia and is the #1 highest selling tenor in the history of Australian music. What an achievement!. Mark Vincent, Australia's most loved 24 year old is bringing his stunning new show “Young At Heart” to venues around Australia in 2018.
Be mesmerized by the astonishing power and beauty of what is hailed as the best tenor voice in Australia.
Mark’s career is going from strength to strength. He has released 6 studio albums and a Greatest Hits collection by the time he was 20 and sold a half a million albums. Mark’s 8th Album was released in 2017, A Tribute to Mario Lanza, with a duet with Mario as it’s main feature. In 2017 legendary star Julie Andrews chose Mark to play the role of Freddy, Eliza Doolittle’s love interest, in her production of My Fair Lady thought Australia, to which Mark received rave reviews. In December, Mark completed a sold out tour of the United Kingdom with world famous soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE. Performing at iconic venues such as London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Repertoire in his “Young At Heart Tour” will include Granada, Young At Heart, On The Street Where You Live, Music Of The Night, Nessun Dorma and marvelous duets such as All I Ask of You and many more beautiful songs...
Backed by The Serenade Orchestra and guest soprano Opera Australia’s Clarissa Spata.
Quotes
Dame Julie Andrews – My Fair lady - 2016 “As soon as I heard Mark’s voice, I know I had found my Freddie!”
5 ACE Awards (Best male vocal + Performer of the Year)
Marina Prior & David Hobson 'The Two of Us' - Encore Show
After selling out their 2018 show well in advance, Soprano and Tenor powerhouse legends of Musical Theatre & Opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson, announce their 2019 ENCORE SHOW at the Albury Entertainment Centre. Such is their vast repertoire and careers’, there will be new songs and stories, so best you come along.
‘The 2 Of Us’, ‘Up Close & Personal ‘ is accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a two-hour intimate performance. Marina and David will perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom of The Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and La Boheme, to name but a few - as well as favourites from their award-winning albums.
“It’s great that we have the opportunity to take the show to the people in areas around the country that we may not have otherwise been able to get to with some of the bigger productions we perform in.’ - Marina.
‘With the Up Close & Personal show, its like you’re in our living room and we’re in yours, singing both yours and our favourite songs with a few funny career stories thrown in.' - David.
David Hobson is one of Australia’s best-known operatic tenors, musical theatre performers and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia, performed lead roles in musical theatre, sung for the Queen, featured at the AFL Grand Final, Carols by Candlelight, Spicks and Specks, Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two and has been a presenter on Foxtel’s Arts Channel, Studio.
Marina Prior is regarded as Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. She is best known for her lead role in The Phantom of the Opera. She has also performed with international stars including Richard Harris and Jose Carreras. Well known for her Carols by Candlelight performance each year, she was recently seen on the ABC TV series The Divorce. In 2006, Marina was honoured with an induction into Australia’s 100 Entertainers of the Century.
Hear the classics, their recorded favourites and a hint of humour thrown in! Definitely a show not to be missed!
Garrett Kato
After a breakout 2017 touring Australia more than 5 times and debuting in America, singer-songwriter & producer, Garrett Kato, is set to hit the road again this Spring. Following sold out performances at 2000 capacity theatres just 12 months ago, this September you will have the chance to catch Garrett in the intimate Theatrette at Albury Entertainment Centre.
A native of greater Vancouver, Canada, Kato relocated at age 23 to Australia were he began busking in Byron Bay. Since then he has toured with the likes of Bernard Fanning, Kasey Chambers and Andy Grammer, and performed on stages at Byron's Splendor in the Grass and UK's Bestival.
His most recent single release Take it Slowly has achieved viral success with over 7.5 million Spotify streams and reaching over half a million monthly listeners. A new album is due out later this year.
Land & Title
The collection of the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) consists of over 2000 objects and works of art. It is a collection of diversity and strength, and like any sustained collection, it wears its history proudly. The careful examination of any such collection is an act of cultural archaeology that variously reveals through-lines of focus, moments of great achievement or generosity, curiosities, spasms of eccentricity, maligned histories, and reasons for deserved civic, personal or institutional pride. The MAMA collection is no different in this regard.
This spectrum of inquiry and endeavour is no easy thing to map. As such, the current hang of the MAMA art collection, under the banner of Land and Title, does not attempt a comprehensive survey. Rather, it seeks moments of connection between art works that bridge divides of time, style, medium and origin.
Land & Title is an exclusively Australian exhibition, and takes its title from Albury’s Land and Title Building, which was renovated to form part of the MAMA redevelopment, and now contains the Joss Family Galleries that house the exhibition.
Artworks that relate directly to artist’s experience of the local area are included, with Russell Drysdale’s Convoy on a road near Albury, and Mary Jane Griggs Arboreta series, featuring prominently. These sit within an exchange between artworks that consider the complex history of Australia more broadly. Gordon Bennett’s print works Poem and Penetration explicitly address the violent colonisation of this land by British forces, Yorta Yorta artist Uncle Phil Murray’s collection of spears signposts Aboriginal resilience whilst celebrating traditional practices of object making, whilst Gloria Petyarre’s Leaves provides a modest, yet beautiful example of the artist’s defining painterly motif, elongated daubs of paint that suggest the dynamism of nature and speak to practices of bush medicine. Also included are works by Tom Roberts, Fred Williams and Ian Fairweather, three male artists who, although separated in time and celebrated in their own unique ways, present markers of colonial histories of Australia that inform an understanding of the ongoing centrality of land to Australian cultural sensibilities.
These works of art provide a frame upon which ideas that relate more closely to subjective inspection, material exploration and the nature of narrative and storytelling can be supported. Artists in this section of Land and Title include Bea Maddock, Aida Tomescu and Mike Parr, three artists who have greatly informed recent histories of Australian printmaking, photographers Olive Cotton, Tracey Moffatt, Bill Henson and Justine Varga, as well as Asher Bilu and Gunter Christmann, John Coburn and Jimmy Njiminjuma.
The works of the nineteen artists presented in Land and Title collectively offer a story of the complexity, difference and strength of recent Australian art practice, and the relationship between the art and the environment in which it was made.
Mechelle Bounpraseuth: Westside Story
Explore scenes from inside the kitchen cupboards of Australia in Westside Story. Sydney artist Mechelle Bounpraseuth creates unique still life scenes in ceramics, as she reminisces on her own childhood growing up as a first generation Australian in the south west of Sydney.
One might imagine opening a cupboard in the artists' family home, finding condiments like soy sauce, fish sauce, her dad’s empty Nescafe jars filled with MSG, garlic and oil, along with ‘typical’ Australian condiments like Heinz tomato sauce, Vegemite and Gravox. The cupboards represent part of the artists story, growing up in public housing with Laotian refugee and migrant parents.
Bounspraseuth uses these iconic objects and scenes to highlight the cultural connections that are shared in the mundane and banal details of everyday Australian life.
Bounspraseuth completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the National Art School, and is currently undertaking a Masters of Fine Arts. Although primarily working with ceramics, her practice also includes drawing, photography, artist books and zines. She has exhibited at the National Gallery of Australia, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Craft Victoria and Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.
Winter Thursdays
Winter is upon us.
The weeks are long and damp (and oh so cold)...
What you need is a little mid-week warmer at our Winter Bar!
From the start of June to end of August, we're hosting live music, art talks, exhibition openings, wine tastings and more each and every Thursday night from 5.30pm- 7.00pm.
9 AUGUST // MUSIC + SPICED CIDER
Murray Conservatorium Albury presents Rhys McKee, performing keys live from the museum. Warm spiced Alpine Cider will be available at the bar along with a selection of local beers and wines.
16 AUGUST // MUSIC + ARTIST TALK
This evening we will enjoy live music and an artist talk with artist Cornélia Selover in conversation with curator Michael Moran (6.00pm - 6.30pm). Murray Conservatorium Albury presents Ruth Little, performing keys live from the museum. Warm spiced Alpine Cider will be brewing as we enter the home straight of the cold winter.
23 AUGUST // LEON DE MONTIGNIE
Join us for the opening of a new exhibition Leon deMontignie: The Life and Death of an Unknown Artist
Both gritty and soulful, Leon deMontignie's paintings depict scenes of suburbia, country towns, parks, loneliness, alcoholism, homelessness, and despair. Having spent much of his life in the Albury region, the paintings are familiar, and surreal at the same time. Rutherglen Estates wines will be served at the Winter Bar.
30 AUGUST // MUSIC + FINALE
Murray Conservatorium Albury presents local legends, the SOQ Jazz Trio, featuring sax, bass, and drums playing original Australian Jazz ballards live within the Museum.
Bye bye Winter!
Cornélia Selover: I Wish You Were There
Cornélia Selover lives in a universe forever changed by the Black Saturday bushfires. Navigating this universe through her art practice, Selover layers fiction over fact, knitting parallel realities together in a map of repeated lines, numbers and patterns; a visual code that is expressed across large scale paintings, mobile sculptures, and woven textiles. In I Wish You Were There, Selover strives to contain, control, and forge a path through, the post-traumatic world in which she lives.
“The repetitive practice of drawing these lines is soothing and immersive, and I work for up to eight hours at a time. Negative space or clear spaces in the works are significant as they represent an unblocked path or conduit through which to move forward. Also to find beauty, therefore hope. Life.” - Cornélia Selover, 2018
Cornélia Selover, All Present Moments Are Lost in the Contemplation of Future Bliss, 2017, high gloss house paint, oil paint, oil marker on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist. Photo: Jules Boag, 2018
I Wish You Were There will open on Thursday 19 July, with artist talk and a workshop, Metal Mythologies, to follow later in the exhibition.
Immortality
Humans love telling stories, and need to tell stories.
Stories can persist long after the humans and environments that shaped that story are long gone and forgotten.
After we, ourselves, are gone from this earth - how will we (our lives, our culture) be remembered?
Can we keep the parts of ourselves and our culture that we deem precious alive?
Can we rely on humans in the future continuing our story? Whose version will be told?
What resources will future humans draw upon to understand and interpret our present moment?
Immortality investigates the role artists play in forming these artefacts for the future. Through objects, photography, wall sculpture, etchings, multimedia installations and film, Immortality presents the work by seven living artists as well as works by no longer known artists from the southern Asia-Pacific region. Immortality poses a reflection on ideas of truth, relativism, the archive, and a speculative role for contemporary objects presented to the future.
et al. is an artists’ collective that investigates ideas which relate to group culture and behaviour. In their installations, scientific experiments, political ideologies, the classroom and the most extreme of religious rituals are dismantled and exposed as mind-control mechanisms. Their work, tran-scryption (2011), will be presented in Immortality in its third iteration.
Newell Harry’s work stems from the experiences and observances of travelling between Australia, Vanuatu and South Africa, and is caught up in the vernacular words, phrases and textures of these distinct places. With a mischievous and subversive sense of humour, Harry works across a wide variety of media, including installation, drawing, printing, sculpture, photography and neon, picking over the artefacts of colonial exoticism and the slippages of language that occur between different cultural contexts. Immortality presents Newell's series (Untitled) Nimoa and Me: Kiriwina Notations, 2014-2015, made whilst in the Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea.
Susan Hiller excavates the overlooked, ignored, or rejected aspects of our shared cultural production, with influences from Minimalism, Fluxus, Surrealism, and anthropology. Her varied projects collectively have been described as investigations into the 'unconscious' of culture. Hiller's The Last Silent Movie (2007 / 2008) presents recordings of extinct and endangered languages spoken by now deceased men and women.
Andrew Liversidge makes conceptual objects and videos. He is interested in the romantic quality of the conceptual gesture. Recurrent themes include abstraction and the collapse of finite models, the infinite and its relation to metaphysics and epistemology, limit, order, repetition and paradox. Immortality includes Liversidge's 2017 series of 15 plaques entitled Death.
Born in Auckland, Dr Fiona Pardington is of Maori and Scottish descent. Her artistic practice illuminates traditional and forgotten objects such as the Māori ancestral treasures in Taonga Māori (Rotorua Museum) and other historic objects such as hei tiki (greenstone pendants) and the now extinct huia bird. Immortality includes two of Pardington's life cast photographs from the series Ᾱhua: a beautiful hesitation (2010).
Tobi Wanik is from Korkor Village, Wahgi Valley, Papua New Guinea and was known to be active in the 1990s. Tobi's metal Wahgi shield Fantom (c.1998) was used after its production in inter-tribal fighting, with the enamel painted image of the Phantom adding a contemporary symbol of invincibility, with the glossy enamel paint adding further indications of strength and vigour.
Unknown artists (Asmat)
The Asmat live along the vast system of rivers that flow into the Arafura Sea in southwestern New Guinea. In Asmat culture, there is a close relationship between humans and trees, with wood considered as the source of life. Wood carving is held in high esteem among the Asmat, a tradition that has continued to the present day. The wooden Asmat war shields presented in Immortality carry figurative carvings and painted detail that calls upon ancestral imagery, endowing the shields with both the power and protection of the ancestors.
John Gillies is well-known for his multi layered and complex video works and installations. Gillies is interested in stories that can affect the future, as the future is in the act of being made from fragments of the past. Immortality includes his cinematic work Witkacy & Malinowski: a cinematic séance in 23 scenes in which he brings to screen an imagination of an actual exchange between the Polish artist Witkacy and the anthropologist Malinowski on a train from Brisbane to Toowomba.
Leon deMontignie: The Life and Death of an Unknown Artist
Both gritty and soulful, Leon deMontignie's paintings depict scenes of suburbia, country towns, parks, loneliness, alcoholism, homelessness, and despair.
Leon deMontignie spent much of his nomadic life in Albury and the North East Victoria region. Disrupted by illness, itinerant work and accommodation, his unsettled life limited his ability to absorb himself fully into his artistic practice. Since passing in 2016, a body of work has begun to emerge from friends with whom deMontignie had traded paintings for kindness.
Towards the end of his life, deMontignie befriended children's book author Peter Klein (of Bethanga, VIC), and together they published the Mudpoo series of adventure stories, illustrated by deMontignie. Klein is releasing the fourth installment of Mudpoo in 2018 containing deMontignie's final illustrations, a number of which will be presented in this exhibition.
The Life and Death of an Unknown Painter brings deMontignie's life's work home. Locals will immediately recognise familiar scenes of suburban streets in Albury, the Botanic Gardens, and the wineries of Rutherglen. A painter that lived and died in obscurity, the gentle humour and compassion in his scenes leave a lingering sadness for an artist that did not live to see an exhibition of his extensive catalogue of work.
Exhibition Opening: Leon deMontignie
The Life and Death of the Unknown Artist is a celebration of the life work of Leon deMontignie, an artist that lived much of his life in and around Albury and the North East of Victoria.
deMontignie had an incredible memory for detail, recalling scenes from childhood, as well as places he passed walking (or hitch-hiking) to work, sleeping in parks and public places. deMontignie observed and banked details that he would recall much later in paintings, when he found brief opportunities to paint. Blending realism and absurdism, scenes of loneliness, alcoholism, homelessness and despair are steeped in a lingering compassion and humour.
Join us, and Leon's friends and supporters that have collected his works together, as we shine a light upon his substantial life's work.
Take a Guided Tour of the MAMA Collection
Take a free one-hour guided tour of the MAMA Collection with one of our knowledgeable guides.
Groups of five or more, bookings essential. Please call (02) 6043 5800 to arrange a suitable time.
Mini MAMA's Messy Mornings
Want to develop your little one's artistic eye from a young age? Join this relaxed morning program with our professional arts educators!
Enjoy age-appropriate tours of current exhibitions, hand-on art workshops, and an opportunity to interact with other art-loving families. Children will also enjoy art-based play, stories, and songs.
Running weekly on Wednesdays during NSW school terms, this workshop is suitable for pre-schoolers (aged 2-5 years) accompanied by an adult.
Maximum of 10 children per session
MAMA's Art Camps for 5 to 8 year olds
Break up the Spring school holidays with a fun day of art and creative games at MAMA.
This comprehensive art experience includes guided tours of MAMA's current exhibitions, age-appropriate art workshops, as well as active outdoor play in QEII square.
Lunch and snacks are included.
- Tuesday 2 & 9 October
- Wednesday 3 & 10 October
- Thursday 4 & 11 October
The senior program is recommended for 9 - 12 years, and the junior program for 5 - 8 years. However, contact us if you would prefer to keep siblings together in the same group.
MAMA's Art Camps for 9 to 12 year olds
Break up the Spring school holidays with a fun day of art and creative games at MAMA.
This comprehensive art experience includes guided tours of MAMA's current exhibitions, age-appropriate art workshops, as well as active outdoor play in QEII square.
Lunch and snacks are included.
- Tuesday 2 & 9 October
- Wednesday 3 & 10 October
- Thursday 4 & 11 October
The senior program is recommended for 9 - 12 years, and the junior program for 5 - 8 years. However, contact us if you would prefer to keep siblings together in the same group.
Tech Talks
Drop in with your tech issues and our friendly staff with assist you.
Tech Talks
Drop in with your tech issues and our friendly staff with assist you.
Handcrafting
Join the Handcrafting group at the Lavington Library. Bring along your current projects and get help or give advice to other handcrafters with their projects. Dip into our swap basket and donate your unused handicraft bits and bobs.
Enjoy the social environment and a cuppa while you work on your masterpieces.
Handcrafting group meets on the Third Monday of the Month from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm at the Lavington Library
Creative Colouring for Adults
Relax and chat with new friends and old as you enjoy the much loved pastime of colouring in.
Creative Colouring for Adults
Relax and chat with new friends and old as you enjoy the much loved pastime of colouring in.
Preschool Storytime
For ages: For children aged 3 - 5 years
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Preschool Storytime
For ages: For children aged 3 - 5 years
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Tiny Tots Storytime
For ages: For the under 3 year olds
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Preschool Storytime
For ages: For children aged 3 - 5 years
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Preschool Storytime
For ages: For children aged 3 - 5 years
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Baby Bounce
For ages: For littlies aged 0 - 12 months
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Baby Bounce
For ages: For littlies aged 0 - 12 months
It's never too early to start enjoying books and stories. Bring your little ones along to share songs, rhymes and all the fun of a great story.
Code Club - Lavington Library
Bookings: Bookings essential 02 6043 5645 learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
For ages: Ages 8 - 12 years
Code Club is a fun space provided for students aged 8 – 12 to learn how to make computer games, animations and websites while strengthening problem-solving and thinking skills at a beginner level.
This exciting Club runs during the NSW school terms.
Code Club is also available at the Albury LibraryMuseum on Wednesdays from 3:45pm - 4:45pm.
Cards, Mindful Mandalas and Coffee: Multicultural Program
This is a great chance to drop in and catch up with old friends and make new friends, including recent immigrants and refugees, over cards, games, mandala making and coffee.
You’re also welcome to come along and practice your English with friendly volunteers.
During NSW School Terms. Also held at Lavington Library.
Bookings for all programs: 0429 117 949 or email awce@vrb.org.au
The Cultural Exchange
The Cultural Exchange initiates and supports activities and events in our libraries that have mutual benefit for new community members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, their cultural groups and for the wider Albury Wodonga community.
Cards, Mindful Mandalas and Coffee: Multicultural Program
This is a great chance to drop in and catch up with old friends and make new friends, including recent immigrants and refugees, over cards, games, mandala making and coffee.
You’re also welcome to come along and practice your English with friendly volunteers.
During NSW School Terms. Also held at Albury LibraryMuseum.
Bookings for all programs: 0429 117 949 or email awce@vrb.org.au
The Cultural Exchange
The Cultural Exchange initiates and supports activities and events in our libraries that have mutual benefit for new community members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, their cultural groups and for the wider Albury Wodonga community.
Homework Help: Multicultural Program
Are you from the CALD community and needing some help with schoolwork? Bring your reader, maths homework, projects you’re working on or anything that you need help with for school. Each session has qualified volunteers to help CALD students with homework and assignments.
Weekly during NSW School Terms.
Bookings for all programs: 0429 117 949 or email awce@vrb.org.au
Albury Wodonga Cultural Exchange
AWCE initiates and supports activities and events in our libraries that have mutual benefit for new community members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, their cultural groups and for the wider Albury Wodonga community.
Friends of the LibraryMuseum Book Sale
Browse through our selection of pre-loved books and find a treasure.
All funds raised help the Friends of the Libraries and Museum purchase new items for the collection.
Junior Book Club
For ages: 9 - 12 year olds
If you’re aged 9 – 12 years, love to read and talk about books, come and join Lavington Library’s Junior Book Club. We meet every second Friday, starting Friday 4 May.
Bookings Essential (limited to 10 places)
Please call Lavington Library on 02 6043 5645
Wonderfully Off-Beat: Mandy Ord
Melbourne based illustrator and cartoonist Mandy Ord has been creating comics all her life, recreating the everyday dramas of life as small skits within an otherwise larger performance. With poetic power, Mandy captures and amplifies the intimate, mundane and fleeting moments we so often overlook.
Welcome to the wonderfully offbeat world of Mandy Ord in this exhibition of illustrations from self-published comics to award winning books.
- Works from this exhibition will remain on display during Write Around the Murray, Wednesday 5 - Sunday 9 September, when Mandy presents talks and workshops on comic art.
A Child's World: The Picture Book art of Anne Spudvilas
A Child’s World displays the original artwork from the 2015 picture book Where’s Jessie? by Janeen Brian and illustrated by Anne Spudvilas. Young Jessie’s teddy bear can’t fit on the horse-drawn cart with the family. He finds himself on some unexpected adventures with cameleers and encounters desert animals, a flash flood and more in Anne’s beautifully depicted Australian outback.
Anne Spudvilas' awards include the NSW Premier's Award, Queensland Premier's Award, Australian Book Industry Award, CBCA Book of the Year and Aurealis Award.
- Image credit: Illustration by Anne Spudvilas from Where’s Jessie?, author Janeen Brian, publisher National Library of Australia
Exhibition Launch
When: Thursday 23 August, 5.30pm
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Join Anne Spudvilas as she shares the stories and techniques behind her illustrations. Anne will explain the printmaking method she used to create the wonderful images. The illustrations are monoprints, created on a copper plate, run through a printing press and then hand coloured with watercolour
A Few of Our Favourite Things: Highlights from the AlburyCity Collection
AlburyCity’s Museum and Social History Collection documents the unique identity and heritage of Albury and surrounding communities. To celebrate our diverse collection and the theme of Local Government Week 2018, ‘the power of community’, this display showcases objects selected by members of the Albury and District Historical Society. It highlights both the power of community and the curators’ own interests and passions. Visit this exhibition of favourite objects and perhaps you’ll find your own.
Find Your Treasure: Australian Book Illustrations Now
Marvel at work by Australia’s award-winning illustrators in this exhibition celebrating the diversity of art and narrative in contemporary publishing for children. Find your favourites among this selection of limited edition prints from over 20 contemporary Australian children’s picture books.
- Image Credit: You & me Murrawee Illustrator Felicity Marshall, Author Kerri Hashmi, Publisher Penguin Books Australia
Unearthed: What lay beneath QEII
QEII Square has always been a busy part of Albury’s centre. Public buildings, businesses and offices have been built, used, demolished and replaced over and over again, and they always leave traces in the earth. This exhibition showcases some of the significant and interesting material from recent excavations in the QEII cultural precinct.
Join us for the exhibition launch and refreshments on Saturday 18 August at 2.00pm. RSVP 6023 8333.
Featuring special guest speaker, Sarah Myers, director of ArchLink, and lead cultural Heritage adviser for the MAMA archaeology excavation.
Image credit: Raised time ball in front of the Albury Telegraph Station, c.1862–1868, AlburyCity Collection, ARM 15.843
Tune Out! : August
Bookings: 12 - 25 yrs
This one is especially for newbies to Retro Lane. An afternoon of lawn games, Playstation, live music and chilling out awaits you! Come down and check out the space, meet others and kick back.
Happens on the last Saturday of every month.
Children's Book Week
Each year across Australia, Children’s Book Week gets kids and books together, celebrating all that’s wonderful about our home-grown stories – the authors, the illustrators and the places we go to share stories. This year, find your treasure at our libraries by sharing precious tales at Children’s Book Week Storytimes.
Join us at the LibraryMuseum on Tuesday 21 & Thursday 23 August at 10.30am for two special Children’s Book Week Storytimes.
Children's Book Week
Each year across Australia, Children’s Book Week gets kids and books together, celebrating all that’s wonderful about our home-grown stories – the authors, the illustrators and the places we go to share stories. This year, find your treasure at our libraries by sharing precious tales at Children’s Book Week Storytimes.
Join us at the Lavington Library on Monday 20 & Wednesday 22 August at 1.30am for two special Children’s Book Week Storytimes.
Code Club - Albury LibraryMuseum
Bookings: Bookings essential 02 6023 8333 learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
For ages: 8 - 12years
Code Club is a fun space provided for students aged 8 – 12 to learn how to make computer games, animations and websites while strengthening problem-solving and thinking skills at a beginner level.
This exciting Club runs during the NSW school terms.
Code Club is also available at the Lavington Library on Mondays from 3:45pm - 4:45pm.
Albury skate park drop-in consultation
Calling all skateboarders, scooterers and BMX riders! This is your chance to tell us your ideas for the new skate park being planned for Albury.
We want to know what features you would like for the new skate park. To thank you for sharing your ideas you will be given the opportunity to enter a competition to win one of two prizes - A skateboard from Timmy G’S and a scooter from Cycle Station.
So come along, bring your ideas and get involved with this exciting new project.
Billet Doux: Art Prize and Exhibition
Proudly presented by Murray Arts, Billet Doux is the region’s only open-entry small works art prize and exhibition.
With the opportunity to showcase their work though a “Sweet Note” measuring no more than 8x10”, Billet Doux attracts artists across the entire Murray Arts footprint and at every stage of their career.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring diversity of our region’s dynamic artistic community. Choose your favourite and vote in the People’s Choice award. #BilletDoux2018
Join us for the launch of this exhibition on Saturday 20 October, 2.00pm
Refreshments provided
RSVP: 02 6023 8333
Billet-Doux is an initiative to showcase the diversity within the Murray Arts footprint with support from AlburyCity and the LibraryMuseum
International Games Week
International Games Day has now become International Games Week! People all over the planet will join together to celebrate the mutually-reinforcing power of play and learning. Whether you are competitive or not come along and have fun playing games including chess, monopoly and scrabble. You can bring along your own board game to share as well as going on line to join in with other game players. All ages and levels welcome – just drop-in.
Tune Out: September
Bookings: 12-25
This one is especially for newbies to Retro Lane. Enjoy an afternoon of lawn games, pool, Playstation and live music. Come down, check out the space, kick back and chill.
Tune Out: October
Bookings: 12-25
This one is especially for newbies to Retro Lane. Enjoy an afternoon of lawn games, pool, Playstation and live music. Come down, check out the space, kick back and chill.
Tune Out!: November
Bookings: 12-25
This one is especially for newbies to Retro Lane. Enjoy an afternoon of lawn games, pool, Playstation and live music. Come down, check out the space, kick back and chill.
Retro Pool Comp: September
Bookings: 12-25
In case you haven’t heard, the Retro has a pool table now! Tied in with our Tune Out program, the Retro Pool comp is your chance to show off your cue skills! Sign up is on the day, just rock up and enter the comp. Limited spots so first in, first on.
Retro Pool Comp: October
Bookings: 12-25
In case you haven’t heard, the Retro has a pool table now! Tied in with our Tune Out program, the Retro Pool comp is your chance to show off your cue skills! Sign up is on the day, just rock up and enter the comp. Limited spots so first in, first on.
Friday Night Gigs: September
Bookings: 12-25
Into live music? Retro hosts regular gigs throughout the year in a range of genres. We proudly support local artists and provide a safe place to enjoy live music free of charge. All events are drug and alcohol free with great food for sale at the café.
Friday Night Gigs: October
Bookings: 12-25
Into live music? Retro hosts regular gigs throughout the year in a range of genres. We proudly support local artists and provide a safe place to enjoy live music free of charge. All events are drug and alcohol free with great food for sale at the café.
Friday Night Gigs: November
Bookings: 12-25
Into live music? Retro hosts regular gigs throughout the year in a range of genres. We proudly support local artists and provide a safe place to enjoy live music free of charge. All events are drug and alcohol free with great food for sale at the café.
Virtual Reality Session
Explore the new worlds of VR, where you can sculpt a megalith, create wild street art and visit strange places, even virtually work in an office… Drop into the Retro Lane Cafe for some virtual fun.
Retro Clothes Swap
Bookings: 15-25
Time to get swishing @ Retro Lane! Come in, exchange the clothes you don’t want for tokens then use them to buy your ‘new-to-you’ wardrobe. All items must be in good condition
May Gibbs: Celebrating 100 years
It’s 100 years since May Gibbs’ adorable characters found their way into the homes and hearts of Australians, and Albury LibraryMuseum is celebrating with a free travelling display featuring May Gibbs’ iconic artwork.
May Gibbs was Australia's first full-time, professionally trained children's book author and illustrator, and the display features reproductions of some of her most beloved characters including the gumnut babies and the brothers Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
According to State Library of NSW Senior Curator Alison Wishart: “Generations of Australians have fond memories of growing up with the gumnut babies and their friends, and passed the books they read as children down to their own children.”
The gumnut babies became an instant hit when they first appeared on 5 December 1916 in a booklet published by Angus & Robertson, and the gum-blossom babies soon followed.
The display explores May Gibbs’ early work, the characters of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Ragged Blossom and Little Obelia, her process and examples of how the war influenced her work.
“May Gibbs was a keen environmentalist and was also fiercely patriotic”, Ms Wishart said. “Not many people know that during the First World War she designed a series of postcards and bookmarks featuring her popular characters to send to the soldiers overseas.”
Image Credit: Illustration from Gumnut Babies by May Gibbs, 1916. PXD 304/1/1
Open Mic Night
Bookings: 15-25
Do you play music, write poetry or have a performance you're keen to share? Book a spot to be part of our open mic acoustic night. All performers receive a movie ticket - and lots of applause!
Kool Skools Awards Night
Every year, Kool Skools provides the opportunity for 30 local young people to record their own music at Studio 52 in Melbourne. Come along to the 2018 CD launch featuring live music from the bands. The project is funded by AlburyCity Council.
Selfie: Amateur and Candid Photography from the AlburyCity Collection
What was your first camera? How do you capture your memories now? Lavington Library’s new exhibition is a unique and personal look at lifestyle through the 20th century with a focus on the relationship between an everyday person and their camera.
The Museum & Social History Collection holds a large number of home, social and street photography and homemade films as well as a selection of cameras, including Box Brownies and Polaroids. Selfie showcases a wide selection of home and street photography that capture the memories of the region.
Join us for the launch of the exhibition on Thursday 18 October, 6.00pm
Refreshments provided
RSVP: 02 6043 5645
Armistice: Albury's Armistice Celebration
At 7.30pm on Monday 11 November 1918, Alderman H.G. Davies appeared on the balcony of the Town Hall clutching a telegram addressed to the Daily News and shouted to the people on Dean Street that the Armistice had been signed and the war was over!
This exhibition examines life in Albury at the time of the Armistice. It looks at the immediate impact of war, peace and a soldier’s return home. Albury, like the rest of Australia, was no longer at war. World War One had significant impact on Albury and this display looks at the way the people celebrated, welcomed the returned soldiers and commemorated those that were lost.
Join us for the launch of the exhibition on Friday 9 November, 11.00am
Refreshments provided
AlburyCity Council Foyer
RSVP: 02 6023 8333
Don't miss the talk Assessing the Impact of World War One on Albury and District on Thursday 25 October
Write Around the Murray Festival 2018
Life. Stories
Bookings are open for the Write Around the Murray Festival.
Bursting with conversations and events about life, about story, about life stories, festival highlights include Indigenous music duo Stiff Gins on opening night, ‘Gourmet Farmer’ Matthew Evans at the Wood Fired Oven, Robert Hillman in conversation with Jason Steger about The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted, journalist Tony Wright talking to mate Chris Hammer about his brand new, must-read thriller, Scrublands, and so much more.
Check out the workshops program, our author talks package, WAM4Kids and more as part of Australia’s most welcoming literary festival, right here on our doorstep.
Visit the Write Around the Murray web page for bookings and more information.
Assessing the Impact of World War One on Albury and District
Just ahead of the centenary of Armistice Day, two local historians explain how they go about trying to
assess the impact of the First World War on Albury and District. Doug Hunter is author of Albury at War 1914-1919. Dr Bruce Pennay is from Charles Sturt University.
The session is organised by the Two-state History Education Network (THEN) and will be of particular interest to schools. Both speakers will refer to e-resource materials they have developed with Albury LibraryMuseum.
Links with the Armistice Exhibition
Happy Birthday Playschool!
Come inside and find all your favourite Play School characters in an exhibition that brings our childhood stories alive. Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years honours Australia’s longest-running children’s television program and its special place in people’s hearts. Featuring Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty and Jemima – plus the Rocket Clock and all the windows – this exhibition is a wonderful chance to consider the changing nature and experience of Australian childhood.
A travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia developed in collaboration with the ABC
© Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2016
Don't miss our special Teddy Bears' Picnic on 1 December in QEII Square.
Big Ted and Friends invite you to a picnic!
Bring along a picnic, your family, your friends and your favourite teddy bear to QEII Square and enjoy some summer fun with Big Ted and friends as we celebrate the launch of the Happy Birthday Playschool: Celebrating 50 Years exhibition.
© Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2016
River of Stories Writing Competition Awards Presentation
Bookings: School aged children
It’s still not too late to enter this competition for young writers, with entries closing on 21 September.
Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Albury Hume and Hume Bank, with additional support from Dymocks and the Commercial Club Albury
Book in for the WAM Festival young adult workshop with graphic novelist Mandy Ord to hone your writing skills on Saturday 8 September, 10.00am – 12.00pm.
More details at writearoundthemurray.org.au
Hidden Cinema
Albury, can you keep a secret?
Prepare for an interactive theatre and film experience for the whole family.
We won’t tell you what...
We won’t tell you where...
We will tell you to expect to be immersed into this imaginary world that will leap off the screen and come to life before your eyes!
Dates and times:
Saturday 25 August - 11.00am & 5.00pm
Sunday 26 August - 11.00am & 5.00pm
Saturday 1 September - 11.00am & 5.00pm
Sunday 2 September - 11.00am & 5.00pm
Running time:
Approximately 3 hours (including the first hour of an immersive theatre experience)
Location:
Shhh, it’s a secret. But we can tell you that the meeting place will be somewhere within 10km of the Albury CBD. Location will be revealed to ticket holders via email closer to the date.
Genre: Comedy, with a hug.
Film rating: G
Ticket prices:
Adult $15
Child/Student: $11
Family (2 adults, 2 children): $45
Tickets: www.trybooking.com/WYTF
Food and drinks will be available to purchase.
Want to know more of the secret? Visit hiddencinemaalbury on Facebook or book a ticket to have all of the secrets revealed.
A Night In at Retro
Bookings: 15-25
Settle into a beanbag, grab some popcorn and catch a double feature @ the Retro
Kidsmake: Something Spooky is in the Air
Bookings: school age children
Halloween is coming. We'll make some spooky papier-mâché creations just for fun.
KIDSMAKE
A weekly after school maker space where children can enjoy a variety of activities including art, craft and technology.
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Kidsmake: Sustainability month - let's reuse, recyle and have fun!
Bookings: School age children
Thursday 1 November
Is it rubbish? No, it’s a potential pot for a new plant to grow in! We’ll get creative with old containers.
Thursday 8 November
A good garden needs decorations. We’ll use recycled materials to create garden ornaments.
Thursday 15 November
OK, we’ve made plant pots and decorations … what next? Today we learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and take cuttings from old plants.
KIDSMAKE:
A weekly after-school maker space where children can enjoy a variety of activities including art, craft and technology.
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Kidsmake: Play School is coming
Bookings: 8 plus
Play School is coming,
We all love Play School, and this summer the Happy Birthday Play School exhibition is coming to the LibraryMuseum. Help create decorations to celebrate the arrival of Big Ted and friends!
KIDSMAKE: A weekly after-school maker space where children can enjoy a variety of activities including art, craft and technology.
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Wonderfully Off-Beat: Mandy Ord
Melbourne based illustrator and cartoonist Mandy Ord has been creating comics all her life, recreating the everyday dramas of life as small skits within an otherwise larger performance. With poetic power, Mandy captures and amplifies the intimate, mundane and fleeting moments we so often overlook.
Welcome to the wonderfully offbeat world of Mandy Ord in this exhibition of illustrations from self-published comics to award winning books.
- Mandy Ord is presenting talks and workshops on comic art during the Write Around the Murray festival
Kidsmake: It's Pet Rock Paradise
Bookings: School age children
It’s Pet Rock Paradise
No room/time for a cat or dog? Don’t worry, we’ll create our own easy care pets with rocks and paint!
KIDSMAKE
Thursdays during NSW school terms
A weekly after-school maker space where children can enjoy a variety of activities including art, craft and technology.
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Kidsmake: Let's Colour Charlie's World
Bookings: School age children
Let’s Colour Charlie’s World
Charlie Chaplin was a star of old black and white movies and with our Charlie exhibition opening soon, let’s colour his world (and the Library) with water colour paints.
KIDSMAKE
Thursdays during NSW school terms
A weekly after-school maker space where children can enjoy a variety of activities including art, craft and technology.
Bookings: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
School Holiday Program: Pocket-Sized Art Fun!
Bookings: School aged children.
Our latest exhibition is amazing art created on a small scale. The Billet Doux exhibition takes art to postcard size. Let’s create our own postcard sized artworks! You have the option of drawing or animating your own postcards.
Bookings essential: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
School Holiday Program: Charlie meets the Circus!
Bookings: 8+
Charlie Chaplin was known for his funny walk, now you can learn how to do it too with members of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus! There will be more fun circus feats to discover along the way. Dress to get active!
Limited places.
Bookings essential: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
School Holiday Program: We Love Animals
Bookings: School age children.
It's World Animal Day and we're finding out from the experts at Hume Animal Hospital about the ways to look after and love our furry friends and other precious pets. Come along and you might be able to meet some furry friends yourself!
Bookings essential: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
School Holiday Program: Runaway to the Circus - Family Fun Night!
Bookings: School age children.
Have you ever wanted to run away and join the circus? Now’s your chance! Come learn cool circus tricks from members of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus to amuse and amaze Mum and Dad! Bring the family along; they might want to learn too.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Price includes pizza.
Bookings essential: 02 6023 8333 or learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
School Holiday Program: Charlie's in Town...Lot's of Charlies!
Bookings: 8+
Charlie Chaplin’s special look has lasted down the years…how can we translate that look to create some fun Charlie puppets? Join in to make your own Charlie puppet for your Charlie show!
Bookings essential: 02 6023 8333 or mailto:learningoutreach@alburycity.nsw.gov.auau
Garage Sale Trail
AlburyCity is bringing Garage Sale Trail to the local area! Taking place across one jam packed weekend on October 20 & 21, Garage Sale Trail is the nation’s biggest weekend of garage sales. It’s a great way to declutter, make some money and meet people in your local community.
For sellers
Put your sale on the Garage Sale Trail for free. You can register as an individual or with friends. Groups such as schools, community groups and local charities are also encouraged to register.
For shoppers
Plan your day by searching the map! It’s projected that over 2 million items will be listed for sale and reuse across the country, so join your neighbours and grab a bargain.
For more information visit Garage Sale trail.