14 August 2009
	Cultural Capers Entertainment, Arts and Culture from Across the North East Region For further information regarding this newsletter contact; Maz McGann Cultural Development Officer Wangaratta Rural City Council T : 03 5722 0762 E : m.mcgann@wangaratta.vic.gov.au		In This Issue Cultural Capers Overview Music, Theatre, Film & Literature Awards and Opportunities Festivals & Events Visual Arts & Exhibitions Workshops & Activities Regulars Who Meet

Cultural Capers Overview Mal Webb Performance - 17 Aug 2009 Ron Bansgrove - Global Forces (Art Exhibition) 24 Jul - 15 Aug Anita Laurence - Horizons (Art Exhibition) 24 Jul - 15 Aug Heritage Idol Festival 30 Jul - 16 Aug WiNTeRLiNGs 2009 - Amanda Aldous Exhibition - 8 Aug - 4 Sep Northern Rivers Trivia Night - 15 Aug Samson and Delilah (Film Fund Raiser)- 20 Aug Welcome Stranger - Cafe Culture Series (Live Music) - 21 Aug Lurg Food & Wine Night  - 22 Aug Ivan Durant - Boundary Rider (Art Exhibition) 22 Aug - 20 Sep Adorned 2009 Jewellery Design Show - In The Gallery Foyer - 22 - 30 Aug Winter Song - Community Singing 23 Aug ReGenerating Community : National Conference - 2 - 4 Sep txtART - Textiles for Young People (1st Monday) 7 Sep Disneys' Beauty and the Beast - 9 - 12 Sep Arts Wodonga Acquisitive Art Prize - Entries Close 11 Sep Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre - Opening Festival - 18 Sep - 3 Oct Jubilee Family Fun Day - 19 Sep 2009 Rural City of Wangaratta Community Grants - Close 18 Sep Carving Limestone with Kevin Free - 2, 3 or 4 Oct Family Violence Prevention Art Competition - Entries Close 9 Nov Cafe Culture Series -Feb - Nov 09 Open Mic at the Vine Hotel - 1st & 3rd Thursday Monthly Moyhu Farmer's Market - 3rd Saturday of the Month Ostinato - Meets Every Tuesday Music, Theatre, Film & Literature Mal Webb Performance - Vocal Adventurer and Musician The Workshop Space - behind the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta. Monday 17 August 2009 at 7.30pm Mal Webb is a vocal adventurer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne, Australia. He performs solo and with several bands and gives workshops on being a band with your face (Bandmouth). Ebulliently eclectic. Nefariously varied. It's as grittily human as it is other worldly, as clever as it is stupid, as playful as it is ponderous.  Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of the most interesting and entertaining musical performances you will ever see.  Tickets are just $10/$5 available at the door. "You're a freak" said Ani DiFranco of Mal (really!) "An enormously accomplished singer... from jazz to African yodelling" - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald. "I didn't know beatboxing could be so musical" - Mark Holden "He's like Bobby McFerrin, Aphex Twin and Cole Porter playing scrabble" - B.Freely Samson and Delilah Oxfam Film Fundraiser Wangaratta Cinema Centre, Co-Store Complex, Ovens Street Wangaratta. Thursday 20 August at 6.45pm This amazing Australian film won the the Camera Award for best first feature a the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009.  The President of the Camera D'Or Jury said "...probably the best love story that we have seen for many years".  It relates the story of two teenage Aboriginal petrol sniffers who abandon their remote community for Alice Springs.  They have recently begun a tenuous courtship which blossoms under difficult circumstances.  See this film in Wangaratta and help raise funds for a worthwhile organisation.  Tickets are just $12 and can be purchased from Kate Murray 5726 9337 or Adrian and Helen Twitt 5721 5327. Welcome Stranger - Cafe Culture Series The Vine Hotel - Detour Road, Wangaratta North. Friday 21 August 2009 at 8pm A unique Australian style from this four piece band with tenderly collected versions of fiddle tunes and precious gems of songs from rural Australia. Tickets for the show  $23 ($21 conc, Arts Council),  $25 at  the door unless sold out.  Tickets available at Disclocation Music Store, Murphy St, Wangaratta.  For further information phone 03 5721 4594. Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Live Musical Theatre Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury 9 - 12 September 2009 at 7.30pm (Matinee on Saturday 12 August at 1.30pm) Once upon a time, in a far away land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish and unkind. But then, one winter's night, an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the bitter cold. Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within. And when he dismissed her again, the old woman's ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful enchantress. The prince tried to apologize, but it was too late, for she had seen that there was no love in his heart. And as punishment, she transformed him into a hideous beast and placed a powerful spell on the castle and all who lived there.  Tickets are $35/$30/$20  for further information or to book phone 02 6051 3051. Cafe Culture Series February - November 2009 Wangaratta Arts Council’s popular annual series of concerts has a new twist this year (and a new name)! In addition to three fabulous music concerts at The Vine Hotel, audiences will also see one of Australia’s premier comics in a one man show at The Gateway. All shows start promptly at 8pm on a Friday evenings in February (Carneval Strings), May (Last Drinks), August (Welcome Strangers) and November New Melbourne Jazz Band). Many patrons gather  for a meal prior to the shows. ‘We always have the best time. It is lovely to catch up with friends and to hear such wonderful music. It is such a fun atmosphere.” says Robyn who has attended the eight concerts at The Vine over the past two years. Season Tickets will be on sale from Disclocation from 2 February, after the music store’s move from Reid Street to 47 Murphy, Wangaratta (formerly occupied by Soapbox). The phone number stays the same for credit card bookings : 5721 4594.   Season tickets cost $70 (a saving of $30 on the door price for the four events) with a further reduction for members of Wangaratta Arts Council who pay only $65.  Details of the Cafe Culture Series are available in brochures at Disclocation and other venues in Wangaratta and district, or by contacting Margaret Brickhill, phone 5721 6523 (ah), who can also provide information about joining Wangaratta Arts Council. The Met Opera - Live in HD Wangaratta Cinema Centre 2009 Season The New York Metropolitan Opera's groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world expands in its third season and it is coming to Wangaratta. To meet increasing demand, The Met: Captured Live in HD will present 10 transmissions in 2008–09, up from eight. Don't miss the chance to experience the Met live at the Wangaratta Cinema Centre!  With the extraordinary success of the last season of The Metropolitan Opera productions, cinema audiences have cried out for more. People who previously thought Nessun Dorma was a type of car are now becoming true opera converts after seeing the New York Met's Operas captured in HD on the cinema screen.  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. ALL TICKETS $21.00. Limited tickets available.  All Opera screenings are subtitled in English. Awards and Opportunities ReGenerating: Arts, Community and Governance National Conference Sept 2 - 4, 2009 RMIT University, Melbourne ReGenerating Community Conference is about ways in which global issues are being addressed locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government. Conference themes include, addressing global issues locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government and the links between creative communities and civic engagement.  International speakers include Anmol Vellani, Indian philosopher, theatre director and Executive Director of the Indian Foundation of the Arts and Bob McNulty, founder and president of Partners for Livable Communities, USA.  In part the conference grows out of Generations, a three year project sponsored by the Australia Council on enhancing the relationship between community art and local governance. Generations was initiated by the Cultural Development Network, Victoria, and conducted across five local government areas in Victoria, NSW, and Queensland to explore the links between engagement in community based arts activities and active civic engagement.  Cultural Development Network and RMIT Globalism Research Centre are hosts.  For a conference that promises to be...regenerating go to the website for further information or to register - great early bird registration prices.   www.cdn-generations.net.au Arts Wodonga Acquisitive Art Prize Entries Close 11 September 2009 Entries are now open for the Arts Wodonga Hume Building Society 2009 Acquisitive Art Award. The Award is to the value of $2000; with two non acquisitive Highly Commended Arts Wodonga awards to the value of $250 each. Official opening and announcement of the Award 5.30pm Friday 20th November.  For further information and entry forms contact: Deborah Ross 0418 691 557 or email: artswodonga@hotmail.com Wangaratta Rural City Council Community Grants Applications for Community Grants Close on 18 September. The aim of the Rural City of Wangaratta Community Grants Program is to provide financial assistance to local not for profit community groups and organisations for the development of programs, activities and projects. This will develop and enhance the social, cultural and environmental experience for the residents of the Rural City of Wangaratta.  The Community Grants program is one of many ways Council is able to support initiatives developed by the local community, which adds to the overall quality of life for the residents of the Rural City of Wangaratta. Priority is given to projects and organisations that focus on strengthening local involvement to complement the 2030 Community Vision for the Rural City of Wangaratta - The Ultimate in Liveability.   The application period for the 2009/2010 Community Grants starts on 29 June 2009 and will close on Friday 18 September 2009.  For further information go to www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au, phone 5722 0876 or email communitygrants@wangaratta.vic.gov.au . Family Violence Prevention Art Competition Entries Close 9 November 2009 The Wangaratta Family Violence Prevention Network is holding a competition of visual art work, short stories, poems and musical compositions. Submissions will explore the theme of “survival in the face of violence”. The competition targets young people, 12 to 15 years and 18 to 21 years in the Wangaratta area.Family violence can have substantial and far reaching effects on young people.  Findings by The National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their children revealed that almost one in four Australian children has witnessed violence against their mother or stepmother. The 2008 Hume region statistics are equally alarming, with a staggering 28% of victims of family violence were under the age of 25. The competition aims to create awareness among people of all agers about the issues promoted by the ‘Family Violence. Victoria has had ENOUGH’ campaign. Prizes of cash and good valued at over $3000 are being offered to the winners.  For further information contact Elly Taylor on 03 5722 3009 or collect an entry form from Women's Health Goulburn North East, Rowan Street Wangaratta Festivals & Events Trivia Night - Northern Rivers Academy of Music Saturday 15 August 2009, 7pm -9.30pm Purbrick Hall - beside the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Docker Street Wangaratta AA fun night for the whole family - test your trivia knowledge - particularly music.  Everyone is welcome to participate and Tickets are just $10 per person.  Put together your own team or join up with others on the night!!  For further information or to book a table call 5722 4899 or go to www.nram.com.au . Lurg Food & Wine Night 22 August 2009, 7:30pm, $10 @ Lurg District Hall (Winton-Lurg Rd) An annual after dinner event organised by the Lurg Hall Committee. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, so come along and excite your palate with a variety of tantalising foods and wines. Door prize and raffle, cheese & nibbles served. For information contact Deb Gartland on 5766 6180. Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Opening Festival 18 September - 3 October 2009 Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Finally the wait is over - the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre is officially opening on 18 September and there is a huge program of activities to mark the occasion.  There is a huge free street party featuring street performers, fireworks and music on Friday 18 September, which is opening night and from Saturday 19 September onwards you can enjoy entertainment from James Morrison, Dallas Frasca, comedian Tom Gleeson, Deep Blue Orchestra, Wendy Matthews, Polyglot Puppet Theatre, the Wangaratta Players and Toni Childs.  It is truly and extravaganza of live entertainment - not to be missed.  Go to www.wangarattapac.com.au to get a copy of the full program or call the Box Office on 5722 8105 to book your tickets. Wangaratta Jubilee Celebrations - Family Fun Day 19 September 2009, 11am - 4.30pm 2009 Apex Park Wangaratta It has been 50 years since Wangaratta was declared a city and there is a fantastic program of events planned to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.  he old toll gates will be thrown open to welcome thecommunity to Apex Park as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Wangaratta’s 50th anniversary will be commemorated with a Family Fun Day showcasing vintage and veteran cars in procession through Murphy Street and street theatre stretching throughout the CBD. Festivities will culminate in a carnival atmosphere at Apex Park with BBQs, kids’ activities and games, a giant jumping castle and circus performers. A live performance by The Go Set, with their array of instruments and unique sound, is sure to keep the crowd entertained. This free event also provides an opportunity for the community to participate in heritage activities, the burying of a time capsule and the launch of ‘The Wangaratta Story’, a history of our city. The fun will also include lucky gate prizes to be drawn throughout the day, with great prizes to be given away.  For further information contact Tanya McAlpin on 03 5722 0737 or t.mcalpin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Visual Arts & Exhibitions Ron Bansgrove - Global Forces: our changing environment 24 July - 15 August 2009 Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta. "Since earliest settlement we have cleared land to grow pasture and crops; to creat towns, golf courses, parks, gardens and cities.  Commercial enterprises impose on our room to move and mining ventures leave the mark on the landscape.  My paintings are passive in concept, but highlight the drama and tragedy of our changing landscape when it is pounded by forces beyond control.  As always there is interest, tragedy and beauty in the changing land forms."  For further information contact the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery on 03 5722 0865 or go to  www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au . Anita Laurence - Horizons 24 July - 15 August 2009 Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta. Anita's paintings & prints express the landscape in teh form of horizontal bands graduating up from the fish filled King River, to farmlands and the forested hills and mountains beyond.  Her artworks are unique for the way in which they recognise distinctive natural and human-made forms of the landscape and translate these into iconographic alphabet.  She explains all are elements "glimpsed and remembered".  As well as the familiar King Valley inspired landscapes, this exhibition showcases a new body of work inspired by the recent stay in Cork City Ireland.  For further information contact the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery on 03 5722 0865. WiNTeRLiNGs 2009 - Art Exhibition by Amanda Aldous August 8 - 4 September 2009 The Olive Shop, Snow Road Milawa. Working and teaching in the Oxley area, Amanda Aldous has been a practicing artist for many years.  Don't miss this opportunity to see this great exhibition of recent works. Ivan Durant : Boundary Rider 22 August - 20 September Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta. "I was walking to the game.  As I got closer and closer, and the crowd got thicker and thicker, my adrenalin started pumping.  Footy records being sold, vendors spruiking colours, scarves, T-shirts, with the odd cry, 'Carn the Pies' - there was something joyous in belonging to the group not individually known to each other but worshipping the same team, symbolized by its colours - such a buzz."  Boundary Rider is painted in an out of focus, semi abstract manner to elliminate the concentration on individual players or outside influences.  The paintings only concentrate on the team clours and their environment, where the motion is the greatest.  They are a homage to football barrackers everywhere.  For further information contact the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery on 03 5722 0865. Adorned 2009 - In the Gallery Foyer 22 - 30 August 2009 Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery Foyer, 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta. Lovers of jewellery and good design will enjoy this boutique-style exhibition of jewellery designed and created by artists from North East Victoria.  For further information contact the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery on 03 5722 0865.

Friday14 August 2009 Edition 143 Hello There Cultural Capers Subscribers , The big count down has begun - the opening of Wangaratta's New Performing Arts Centre is only weeks away and to mark the occasion they have put together a fantastic program of  activities for the whole community to enjoy.  Keep an eye out around the place for the program brochure (its orange and blue)  - it details not only the Performing Arts Centre Opening Festival details but also all the activities organised to mark Wangaratta's Golden Jubilee.  Keep the weekend of 18, 19 and 20 of September free - the Rural City of Wangaratta is sure to be buzzing with excitement  and you don't want to miss this once in a lifetime event!! Maz McGann Cultural Development Officer Wangaratta Rural City Council Mal Webb - multi-instrumentalist and vocal adventurer. Mal Webb - Back by Popular Demand Mal Webb is performing on Monday 17 August 2009 at the Workshop Space 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta at 7.30pm Born in Melbourne in 1966, Mal started learning percussion at the age of 4. This led to singing, piano, moving to Canberra and writing facile pop songs with his brother John for the imaginary band, Spider. At 10, he took up trombone. At 12, and back in Melbourne, he started getting into jazz theory and composition. At 14, he did his first paid gig, playing trombone with a big band at the Hilton Hotel ($80 and a meal: It set quite a precedent!) At 16, he took up bass guitar. From 1984-88, he studied secondary teaching at Melbourne University Institute of Education. At this time, he became very into Ghanaian music with the group Adzohu, as well as being the musical director of the major theatre show, Wogs Out of Work. Mal's diverse tastes in music led him to be a member of many groups (6-16 at any one time to the present day). He played the support for David Lee Roth in Melbourne, Australia with Afrodisa . <>1987 saw the start of the Oxo Cubans, a brass, percussion and vocal group that went on to tour much of Australia and release 4 CDs, before taking an extended break in 1996. In the Oxos, Mal became more involved in singing and song writing. In 1994, he toured to the Bogota Theatre Festival (Colombia) with roving circus drumming group, Batacuda (of which he was a founding member). The same year, he took up guitar and began doing solo gigs. <>Mal's interest in the vast possibilities of the voice increased and in 1996 he did his first solo a cappella show (for the Boite) and formed the a cappella trio Milo, which became Sock after a change of personnel. It featured 3 men, complex arrangements of swapping parts, vocal drumming and a little comedy. Sock went on to release a CD and tour a little. Also in 1996, Mal began using his (slightly rusty) teaching skills, running workshops in alternative vocal techniques and being a band. His piano composition called Schvink Chass was published in the book, "Piano Miniatures" (Red House) and later recorded by Michael Kieran Harvey. In 1997, Mal got the job writing, playing, singing and recording the music for the ABC TV and Working Title co-production, "The Adventures of Lano and Woodley". The show went for 13 episodes and honed Mal's recording skills. In 1998, he recorded the Sock CD and the award winning CD "Aloukie" by Zulya Kamalova. That year he also began playing trombone and recording with the Overtones, which became Bomba. In 1999, the Sock recording of his song "Roofrack" come runner up in the Canadian Acapella Song Contest (tragically, to a song called "Humpty Dumpty Jumped"). <>In 1999, Mal recorded his first solo CD, Trainer Wheels. He formed Totally Gourdgeous with Penelope Swales, Carl Pannuzzo and Andrew Clermont, all playing gourd instruments (Mal playing bass, mbira and trumpet). They have recorded 3 CDs and are touring extensively (including Germany, Austria, UK, Denmark and Slovenia). In 2000, Mal began working with hurdy gurdy player Barb Dwyer. They have toured to France and Germany with their band, Hurly Burly. In 2002, Mal became musical director (and brass teacher!) of theatre company 5 Angry Men for their Melbourne Festival show, The Flag. Mal played mbira and sang "Eagle Rock" with Ross Wilson on John Safran's Music Jamboree on SBS. In the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Australian Science Festivals, he performed solo and gave workshops in the physics of "beatbox and beyond". In 2004, he began working as part of Music Outback Foundation, teaching music at Ti Tree School in Central Australia (focusing on songwriting in the indigenous languges there). <>He did mouthdrums and stuff for Kaya on the X Factor (Channel 10) and in 2006 he made an appearance on the "Look what they've done to my song mum" segment of Spicks and Specks (ABC TV). And he gave workshops at the Spark 2005 Arts Conference for People with a Disability and has done similar work for Nulsen Haven in Perth. In 2006 he joined Chambermade Opera's "Phobia" for tours of Singapore and the Nederlands. The same year, he began helping out with research into voice acoustics, principally with French physicists Nathalie Henrich and Lucie Baille, but also with all manner of physicists who are keen to poke cameras into his face. Mal has made three solo CDs and likes sitting in with his famous friends whenever possible. He occasionally tours to Austria, UK, Germany, Ireland and/or North America when asked nicely (it doesn't take much!). Workshops & Activities Deep Blue Are Coming to Town “The Deep Blue orchestra is on a music mission,” said Penny Hargrave, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre’s Venue Manager.  “They want young string musicians to see and think differently about string orchestra and have issued a call for string students in Wangaratta and surrounding areas to perform with them”. “When Deep Blue play at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in September, they’ve included a spot for young local string players called Young Blue” said Ms Hargrave.   Violist and Young Blue coordinator, Alice Buckingham, said  “we’re very excited to announce that students from local schools will be playing with us”.   “We would like to invite all local students and anyone interested in strings to take part in a free Young Blue workshop,” she said. “Here’s how it works: before Deep Blue arrives in town, Young Blue participants work with their usual ensemble teacher to learn a piece entitled ‘Together’. Then, on the day of the performance, our Deep Blue performers will rehearse with the Young Blue ensemble, so we can show them some of our moves and special techniques.   “This is the most rewarding part of my job. It is great seeing the kids respond when I say, ‘OK lets get up and start moving to the music you are playing’. Then we add a piece of choreography and their eyes open wide with excitement,” said Alice.   “The second half of the show opens with a performance of our ‘Young Bluers’, which is always so much fun,” said Alice. Deep Blue performs at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 19th September 2009. Tickets for the performance will go on sale on Monday, 3 August 2009 from the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Box Office or via the WPAC website www.wangarattapac.com.au    For further information contact Penny Hargrave – Venue Manager on (03) 5722 0760 or p.hargrave@wangaratta.vic.gov.au OR Tim McGee – Deep Blue orchestra tim@deepblueorchestra.com Wintersong - Community Singing Sunday August 23rd from  2.15pm – 4.30pm The Milawa Hotel, Crossroads, Milawa Presenting a winter sing; being held in quaint, country pubs, featuring inviting, cosy firesides.  Enjoy your favourite dessert or cake, and sing to your heart’s content, wrapped in the ambience of a warm, winter glow. Be uplifted as you laugh and sing with CMV trained singing leaders Andy Kimber, Pauline Daniel and Carol Kunert.  Singing Leaders eager to share a song at any of the sessions please register your interest by contacting Pauline Daniel  Cost is just $10 which includes coffee/tea/hot chocolate and cake.  Registration is required 2 days prior to each event. Contact Pauline to secure your fireside seat!  Pauline Daniel on 5722 3292 pauline-64@hotmail.com . txtART : Textiles for young people First Monday of the Month 4pm - 6pm.   Next session - 7 September 2009. The Workshop Space, behind the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, 56 Ovens Street, Wangaratta Kevin,from Landsborough in Western Victoria, is an accomplished carver oflimestone and over many years has taught the basic techniques to manygroups, both adults and children.  You may have seen him demonstratingat the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.  A range oftools will be available for use on the day and  participants will beshown how to best work with limestone and guided through to finishtheir first masterpiece on the day.  Cost is $75 per person whichincludes one block of limestone 660mm x 145mm x 100mm.  For furtherinformation or to book contact Pam Procter on 03 5726 9458. Carving Limestone with Kevin Free 2, 3 or 4 October 2009, 9.30am - 5pm. Granite Gardens Tea Rooms, 286 Warby Tower Road, Killawarra. Kevin, from Landsborough in Western Victoria, is an accomplished carver of limestone and over many years has taught the basic techniques to many groups, both adults and children.  You may have seen him demonstrating at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.  A range of tools will be available for use on the day and  participants will be shown how to best work with limestone and guided through to finish their first masterpiece on the day.  Cost is $75 per person which includes one block of limestone 660mm x 145mm x 100mm.  For further information or to book contact Pam Procter on 03 5726 9458.   Regulars Who Meet Regulars Who Meet Everton Open Mic Session Everton Hotel Beer Garden 2nd Sunday of each month @ 1pm If you can sing, play an instrument, recite poetry or tell a good yarn come along to the Everton Hotel for fun family friendly activity.  Contact Cheryl and Allan on 5725 1998 for further information. North East Embroiderers Guild St John's Retirement Village 4th Tuesday of the Month at 9.30am 1st Monday of the Month at 7pm  The North East Branch of the Victoria Embroiders Guild invites you to attend one of their regular monthly gatherings.  New members welcome - all skill levels catered for.  A great way to enjoy the company of others and to learn and develop wonderful craft skills - that will last a lifetime.  For further information contact Faye Dreher on 5721 3508 or Julie Carolane on 5729 7516. The Vine Open Mic Night 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month at 7.30pm The Vine Hotel, Detour Road North Wangaratta. All players and performers welcome. Moyhu Farmers Market Moyhu Lions Park or Moyhu Hall on wet weather days 3rd Saturday of the month. Wangaratta Ukulele Showband Beginners Classes and Rehearsals Thursdays from 5.30pm For experienced ukulele musicians the Ukulele Showband meets on Thursday eventings at Pangerang Community House, Ovens Street Wangaratta.  All welcome!  cost $5.  For further information contact Maz McGann 5722 0762 or m.mcgann@wangaratta.vic.gov.au Ostinato Choir St John's Village Williams Road, Wangaratta Ostinato is a community based choir which welcomes members of all ages.  For further information telephone 5721 363