Shop local: Natalie Ryan from The Laboratory, Shantelle Bentley from Fit and Folly, Josie Derose from Evans Shoes and Kellie Beverly from Be Mellow.
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Rechelle Zammit
The last weekend of winter is here and the region’s events are firing up. Get rid of your cold hard cash at the Winter City Market, blaze the trails of the Shepparton Running Festival, or take in a hot set by the GV Orchestra.
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Two days of winter warming sales? Yes, please! This Friday and Saturday, the Winter City Market returns to the Maude St precinct. There’ll be special deals and promotions, music, family entertainment and activities, and food choices aplenty from restaurants and cafés located in the CBD.
Where: Maude St, Shepparton between High St and Fryers St
Act up: Featuring some of the region’s best local talent, Belong is a show not to be missed. Pictured is Maddie King.
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Djembe Archibald
Awaken Dance Theatre Company’s latest creation, Belong, explores the intricacies of emotion, belonging and acceptance with dance, music, lighting and special effects. Set across four households, talented local youth take audiences on a journey of connection and purpose through dance.
*Please note, the event details in yesterday’s Shepparton News article regarding Belong were incorrect. These are the correct details. We apologise for the confusion.
Transition Tatura presents Communities Shaping the Future: Cooking All Electric
Transition Tatura is hosting its 10th annual film festival, with a focus on ‘cooking all electric’. It’s a feast of learning and eating at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall on Saturday as guest chefs demonstrate cooking with induction, short films are played and guest speakers take the stage. Plus, a local student art competition is on display. Morning tea, lunch and nibbles provided.
School’s in: GOTAFE and La Trobe University will host their open day at the Shepparton GOTAFE Fryers St Campus.
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Rodney Braithwaite
Whether you are looking to start your career, change your career or want to gain new skills, GOTAFE and La Trobe University’s open day is the place to be. This Saturday, Shepparton’s GOTAFE Fryers St Campus will come alive with opportunity. All welcome.
Triumphant return: The Shepparton Running Festival is back on this Saturday. Pictured is Hayley Chapman crossing the finish line at the 2019 festival.
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Megan Fisher
The Shepparton Running Festival hits the track this Saturday. Runners will hot-tail it along the banks of the Goulburn and Broken rivers and around Victoria Park Lake in the marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km or 2km family run. Celebrations await past the finish line, with live bands, food trucks, coffee, beer and kids’ activities.
The melodies of country music will ring out this Sunday from the Sir Ian McLennan Centre. Guest artist Hilary is set to perform, plus walk-up artists are welcome to take the stage. Free tea and coffee provided and barbecue meals available for purchase. BYO cup and nibbles.
Where: Sir Ian McLennan Centre, Mooroopna
When: Music from noon to 5pm.
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members
Contact: Robin on 5824 1871
Sundays at Eastbank – GV Concert Orchestra Chamber Series
Sunday series: GV Concert Orchestra is playing a series of free Sunday concerts. Pictured is William Lees playing the trombone.
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Rechelle Zammit
Mark it in your calendar, the GV Concert Orchestra’s free Sunday afternoon chamber concerts are on. During August and September, members of the orchestra, past and present, will perform at Riverlinks Eastbank. Each week will be different, giving community members a new performance to look forward to.
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton
When: Sunday, August 27 at 2pm; Sunday, September 3 at 2pm; and Sunday, September 10 at 2pm
Cost: Gold coin donation (no bookings required)
Contact: Riverlinks box office: 5832 9511
Coming soon
Luke Blaze — Reborn
Blazing: It’s a show as hot as eating fire — Luke Blaze’s regional tour ‘Reborn’ is coming soon to Mooroopna.
Australia’s youngest underwater escape artist is embarking on a regional tour that begins in Mooroopna. On September 2, you could be the first to witness the magic of Luke Blaze as he transports, levitates, eats fire and more! Audience members will be holding their breath as they witness Luke perform his death-defying stunts during the 90-minute show.
