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A journey of discovery at the Yarragon Studio Festival

The Yarragon Studio Festival is once again set to take audiences on a journey of discovery and entertainment on Sunday, March 2. Held across three locations, this edition of the festival will focus on a selection of talented performing artists, well...

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Learn to tango in Yarragon

Gippsland Tango has a new foundation class program available for anyone looking to kick-start their tango journey. Designed for people new to Argentine tango and those who haven’t danced in a while, the aim of the beginner class program is to provide...

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Classical and Czech chamber music at WOW

Drouin pianist Brian Chapman will be joined by violinist Susan Pierotti and cellist Rosanne Hunt at Wesley of Warragul on Saturday, March 8 for a varied program of chamber music. Beginning at 3pm, the program will range from the traditional, formal...

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In paint instead of clay

WAS Gallery resident potter Gary McPhedran, has left the clay to dry for a while, producing a collection of drawings and paintings for his solo exhibition “Some Men”.The images he draws are similar to those he paints on his pottery, friezes of...

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February at BBAA

Baw Baw Arts Alliance member and Warragul Camera Club president Russell Monson was recently awarded “TDFS best work of art” in the BBAA exhibition “Wonder of Mt Worth” at the Station Gallery in Yarragon. The awards were judged by Trafalgar and...

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Celebrate the soundtrack of the 60s at WGAC

by Bonnie CollingsGet ready to travel back in time to the era of the British pop invasion with stage and screen star John Waters when “Radio Luxembourg” performs at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Friday February 21. Featuring Stewart D’Arriett...

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WGAC daylight season returns

The West Gippsland Arts Centre daylight season will return next month with an exciting variety of shows for everyone to enjoy. The daylight season will kick off on Friday March 14 at 11am with a performance of “Oh Carole” starring Mark Jones and...

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“In My Blood” - a tale of two artists

by Bonnie CollingsFor Neerim District based artist Mal White, creating art is a way of celebrating life. In fact, his creativity is something Mal believes has been passed down through the bloodline, being the grandson of celebrated Victorian...

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Exploring concepts of love

Local artists Sue Acheson and Russell Lilford explore the theme of love - but not as you might think - in their new collaborative exhibition “Love in Translation.“The exhibition will be on display at the Yarram Courthouse Gallery between Thursday...

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Festival fun in Boolarra

The multi-award winning Boolarra Folk Festival will once again host a fantastic free community event on the first weekend of March. Held across the Railway and Centennial Parks in Boolarra, the festival will showcase an incredible music line-up, 30...

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Warragul Municipal Band celebrates 140 years

The Warragul Municipal Band is looking forward to a momentous year in 2025 when the group celebrates its 140th anniversary. Since its inception in 1885, the Warragul Municipal Band has been a steadfast entity and integral part of the Warragul and...

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Exceptional photography

Last year was a busy year for Warragul Camera Club members. The club ran the major 51st National Photographic competition and exhibition which was held in Warragul in May. The club then exhibited at the West Gippsland Arts Centre for two months, was...

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Explore local gardens this weekend

Immerse yourself in some of West Gippsland’s vibrant edible gardens this weekend during Baw Baw Sustainability Network’s eighth annual Creative Harvest event. From 10am to 4pm this Saturday and Sunday, 12 private food-producing gardens across the...

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Young musicians keen to perform locally

by Bonnie CollingsAfter taking the stage at the Always Live Garage Band event in December, Drouin-based band “Balmoral” are looking forward to releasing original music and performing locally in 2025. Formed through the Drouin Secondary College band...

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HSCC visit WGAC

Fresh off their US tour, Adelaide-based cover band “The Hindley Street Country Club” will perform at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Thursday, May 15 as part of national theatre tour “Just Gets Better”. Formed in 2017 by arranger and producer...

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“A Place on the Map”

A new exhibition of cold wax and encaustic artwork created by Rosslynne Crawford will open at the Red Tree Gallery in Jindivick this weekend. Titled “A Place on the Map”, the central focus of the exhibition is “abstract aerial landscapes”.“I’ve been...

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Wrapping up a year of music

The Warragul Senior Citizen’s Centre was filled with acoustic music, Christmas spirit and smells of pizza when Warragul Acoustic Unplugged celebrated its final performance evening of the year. The music commenced at 7:30pm and continued well into the...

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Songs and stories with Amy Shark

Australian alt-pop singer songwriter and eight-time ARIA award winner Amy Shark will perform at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, February 12 as part of the “Solo Acoustic ‘Songs and Stories’ Tour”.For the first time, Amy will...

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Tommy Little hits WGAC

Australian comedy powerhouse Tommy Little will have West Gippsland audiences in stitches next June when his new stand-up show “I’m Not Proud” stops at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Known for his razor-sharp wit, high-energy performances, and...