Focusing on what is known as the golden age of nishiki-e colour prints, the Tenmei and Kansei eras (1781-1801), it showcases 100 ukiyo-e prints and offers a rare opportunity for visitors to appreciate the gorgeous colour aesthetic that is the essence of nishiki-e, or ukiyo-e printed in multiple colours.

The exhibition focuses on the art of three master printmakers who were key innovators in the medium: Torii Kiyonaga, Kitagawa Utamaro and Toshusai Sharaku. At the time they were produced, the images were considered to be crude and unsophisticated, and for popular consumption. The superficial world of beauty and entertainment, of the pleasure quarter and the theatre were considered to be both remote from everyday life and not appropriate subjects for art. However the art form rose to great popularity in the metropolitan culture of Tokyo during the second half of the 17th century and has had a powerful and enduring influence on Western art.

For more information on the exhibition, visit the Shepparton Art Museum's website here.

Image credit: Takashima Ohisa, from an untitled series of famous beauties of Edo, Kitagawa Utamaro I (Japanese, (?)- 1806), Publisher: Iwatoya Kisaburo (Japanese). Japanese, Edo period, about 1792–93 (Kansei 4–5), woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection 11.14317. Image 2012 © Museum Fine Arts, Boston

Date: 7 Mar - 2 Jun
Time: Open 7 days, 10am - 4pm. Public Holidays 1pm - 4pm.
Venue: Shepparton Art Museum, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Adult $12 / Concession and Friends of SAM $8 / Family (2 adults and 2 children. Children under 5 free) $28. School group booking rates available. Greater Shepparton residents may visit free on Tuesdays.
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=SGOL&schedule=list
Contact: Shepparton Art Museum Phone (03) 5832 9861
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Date: 15 Apr - 1 Jun
Time: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 11am-4pm
Venue: Glasson's Art World, 151 High Street, Shepparton
Admission: Free

Date: 15 May - 20 May
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex

The two hour show will include classics like 'Singin in the Rain' and 'The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring' combined with more recent songs like 'Summer Nights' and 'Sweet Caroline'.

• Saturday 18 May: East Shepparton Bowls Club. Zurcas Lane Shepparton. 2pm
• Sunday 19 May: Murchison Community Centre. Watson St Murchison. 2pm
• Saturday 25 May: Sir Ian McLennan Centre. Echuca Road Mooroopna. 2pm
• Sunday 26 May: Victory Hall. Hogan St Tatura. 2pm
• Sunday 2 June: Shepparton RSL Wyndham St Shepparton. 2pm

Tickets can be purchased on the day at venues in Mooroopna, Shepparton, Murchison and Tatura. Pre-purchased tickets, which would make an ideal Mother's Day gift, can also be purchased at Budget Office Supplies in Fryers Street Shepparton (cash or cheque only).

Date: 18 May - 2 Jun
Time: 2pm
Venue: Various
Admission: $20

Date: 20 May
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Council Boardroom, 90 Welsford Street Shepparton

This is a rollercoaster ride of a story, fast, furious, haunting and entertaining… a Frankenstein with a mission. Mary Shelly’s classic tale is re-imagined in a spine-tingling new version by Nick Dear – not for the faint hearted.

Frankenstein is an astonishing adaptation and it was a huge hit for the National Theatre in 2011. The play gives the Creature a voice – this is a Creature that talks, that can be articulate about the way he feels – and the way he feels is very angry. We’ve got some exciting young talent on stage in this piece – it’s going to be something very scary indeed.

A troupe of actors arrive to put on a play of Frankenstein. These actors dance, juggle, act, tumble. They set the bare stage: a scenic design capturing the gothic darkness of Mary Shelley’s novel; flaming torches light the back walls; actors exit and enter the acting circle, while other actors watch their scenes; make up is applied; blood, dirt; a cello player, half human, half creature plays stirring music; the creature comes to life in a burst of light and steam; the images of anatomy flash on back walls; heartbeats pound in the darkness… another flash of light … the creature tries to speak! And the play begins…

Fast, furious, dynamic, dark, funny, cheeky, scary, compelling… Frankenstein.

Audience Advice: Production contains semi-nudity, a sexual scene and smoke effects.

“Brilliant … astonishing … a humane, intelligent retelling of the original story”
THE GUARDIAN UK

“Taut, fiercely focused … extraordinarily haunting”
THE INDEPENDENT

Date: 22 May
Time: 8pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members Adult $37 / Concession $31/ Student $21 / Group (10+)$37 (8pm) or $21 (11am). Non Members Adults $46/ Concession $38/ Student $25
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Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Date: 23 May - 13 Jun
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Venue: Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street Shepparton
Admission: Gold coin donation

Date: 24 May - 26 May
Time: Friday 24 May, 7.30pm; Saturday 25 May, 7.30pm; Sunday 26 May, 2pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, 277 Wyndham Street Shepparton
Admission: All tickets $20
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=PVIL&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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There is a huge variety of shopping to be had including the speciality shops at Riverside Plaza, children's activities such as face painting, jumping castle and plenty of musical entertainment for the whole family with performers each month!

Gold coin donations from shoppers will be donated directly to the cancer related charity of the day.

Date: 25 May - 25 May
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway , Kialla VIC 3631
Admission: Gold coin donation

Date: 25 May - 26 May
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex

The JDS sits under the Optus Junior Tour (OJT) in the Competition Pathway and is designed to give players their first experience in playing a series of tournaments throughout the year.

To enter tournaments you must be registered with Tennis Victoria through either a tennis club or Tennis Victoria directly and have a current My Tennis ID (an 11 digit number starting with 61).

If you are not registered, joining is easy! If you are unsure whether or not you are registered, or to find out your My Tennis ID, please contact Tennis Victoria on (03) 8420 8420 or tvreception@tennis.com.au.

Date: 26 May
Time: 9am
Venue: Kialla Park Tennis Club
Admission: $20

In the two days leading up to the performance, local students will be mentored by professional musicians and will have the opportunity to showcase their new skills to the community as part of the final performance.

Aspiring young musicians and music teachers from the area were invited to register for the intensive two day workshops. Led by a professional conductor, the workshops are designed extend the participants’ skills as well as improve their ensemble playing and technique.

Date: 29 May
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Free entry - no bookings required

• market stalls
•  italian food
• live music
• kids activities
• italian history
• bocce
• oil tastings

Date: 2 Jun
Time: 11am-3pm
Venue: Rainbow Gold Olive Oil, 770 Lancaster-Mooroopna Road Gillieston
Admission: Free

His music gave birth to rural rock and songs like Hat Town, She’s My Ute and The Outback Club gave voice to a new generation of country Australia. Now he is back, stretching the musical envelope yet again with what industry insiders are calling another ground-breaking album - Beautiful Noise.

Lee will be taking his new album on the road throughout 2013 with a new show featuring new songs and sounds from the Beautiful Noise album plus all of his classic hits including Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, Dirt, Planet Country, Texas QLD 4385, The Way It Is…… and more.

Lee’s special guests for the tour are The Wolfe Brothers. Hailing from Hobart Tasmania, The Wolfe Brothers burst on to the scene in 2012 when the nation voted them into the Grand Final of Australia’s Got Talent.  Their first album, It’s On, was released in January 2013 and on the week of release the album entered the ARIA Country Chart at #2 behind Taylor Swift, #18 on the ARIA Chart and was the 4th highest selling Australian album of the week.

Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s greatest live entertainers. When you add the energy and excitement of The Wolfe Brothers in one show you get what will be the country music event of the year. Book now.

Date: 2 Jun
Time: 8pm - 10.30pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members: Adult $53 / Concession $48.60. Non-Members: Adult $59 / Concession $54 / Student $49 / Child (under 12) $29. Group (10+) $54
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To discuss past events and possible future projects.

All are welcome to attend.

Date: 3 Jun
Venue: Katandra West Tennis Club rooms

Date: 5 Jun
Time: 6pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: All Tickets $75 (all inclusive)
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=CGV2&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Date: 7 Jun - 10 Jun
Time: Friday 7 June - 7.00pm to 10.00pm and Saturday 8 June to Monday 10 June - 10.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Victory Hall - 80 Hogan Street, Tatura
Admission: Opening Night $10.00 and Saturday to Monday $5.00. Children free

Date: 8 Jun - 10 Jun
Venue: Moira Park Scout Camp, Kiall

Each region in the state will bring one team to compete over the weekend so top quality sport is assured.

Boys and Girls division in 12yo, 13yo, 14yo, 15yo, 16yo age divisions.

6 sports fields in use over the weekend

Date: 8 Jun - 10 Jun
Venue: Shepparton Sports Precinct
Admission: free

Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for over 30 years. They first toured Australia in 1983 and this will be their 18th trip down under.

These charismatic singers have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music and their popularity is proven with their record sales.   Between them they have sold 18 million records, making them one of Ireland's biggest entertainment exports, in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs.

Their 23 albums have included the immensely popular The Rambles of Spring, A Bunch of Thyme, Maggie and After All These Years.

Formed in 1975, this most famous ever singing duo in Irish music history began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England.  Soon with their own special brand of music the duo became hugely popular.  In the first year, Foster & Allen recorded their first single, The Rambles of Spring which was a massive hit on both sides of the Irish Sea.

After 30 years, their popularity continues to flourish and fans often travel long distances to catch their shows as they tour around the country.

Date: 12 Jun
Time: 7pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Riverlinks Members: Adult $51.30 / Concession $46.80 / Student $46.80. Non-Members: Adult $57 / Concession $52 / Student $52 / Group (10+) $52
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=PFOS&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Lola’s Pole School is dedicated to helping women build self-confidence and self-esteem as they discover the beauty, grace, mental and physical health benefits of pole dancing. The purpose of the dance studios is for all to keep fit and healthy but also a place to escape and have fun. We have students of all ages, shapes and sizes who absolutely love this unique way of keeping fit and having fun.

Lola’s is so proud and very excited to be celebrating its one year anniversary by showcasing its talented students and instructors and providing an insight into the philosophy behind Lola’s Pole School. The students are what make the school such a fun and amazing place to be a part of, we feel privilege to be able to watch so many women build strength, confident and fitness week in week out.

Majority of our students come along to their first lesson pretty shy and not sure what to expect but by the end of their course it’s like seeing a whole new person full of life and excitement about that they have been able to achieve.

We encourage everyone to come along to this amazing night and help us celebrate not only the achievements of Lola’s Pole School over the last year but those of the students and instructors who make Lola’s one of the best places to be a part of.

For more information about the school, visit www.lolaspoleschool.com.au

Date: 14 Jun
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: WestSide PAC, Echuca Road Mooroopna
Admission: Adult $25 / Child $15
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=PDIA&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Expect to hear unique mash-ups and genre-defying versions of Madonna, Salt 'n Pepa, Radiohead and Elvis like they were sung by a 40's siren in a Las Vegas club.

Ali is one of this country's most versatile singers and her incredible vocal range and entertaining and emotive performance style brings a truly individual flavour to some of your most favourite songs.

Ticket price includes a two course meal and beverage on arrival.

"Ali McGregor has the kind of silky smooth singing voice that transports you to a different plane, in a way that makes you forget everything you were doing before walking in to the theatre and everything you intended to be doing when you walk out again"
THE SCOTSMAN

"...a fusion of operatic purity and soulful improvisation.."
THE ADELAIDE ADVERTISER

"...sparkles with sexy playfulness, moving simplicity and a beautiful warm tone."
THE AGE

"Her velvet vocals have the ability to transport the audience to a smoky 1940s jazz bar, blending modern popular hits with the great jazz divas"
THE EDINBURGH LIST

Date: 14 Jun
Time: 7pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members Adult $49/Concession $44/ U/17 $39/Group (10+) $49. Non Members Adult $55/Concession $49 / U/17 $43
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=RALI&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Donald Cant is one of Australia’s leading musicalbperformers, with a career encompassing music theatre, concerts, cabaret, opera, Lieder and recording.

Donald was an original cast member of the very successful Australian production of “The Phantom of the Opera” , performing four lead roles during his seven years with the production. The highlight was certainly his highly acclaimed 500 performances in the title role.

He returns by popular demand. Settle into your seat at the Eastbank Centre and enjoy this afternoon of entertainment followed by a scrumptious afternoon tea from EastbankFood.

Date: 19 Jun
Time: 2pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Member Adult $20 / Group (10+)$20. Non Member $25
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=RDON&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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What do we do now?

That was the hard question Rick and John Brewster of The Angels had been chewing over in early 2011. Their singer Doc Neeson had set off to pursue a solo career a few months earlier. Along with bassist Chris Bailey, Rick and John Brewster decided they had to find a new singer. They’d been itching to record a new The Angels album for years, they had songs and they had the hunger, and in April 2011 they found their new singer.

Dave Gleeson, who had spent two decades fronting The Screaming Jets, made a last minute decision to go and catch a show by Rick and John Brewster at a pub in Adelaide. The Screaming Jets had opened for The Angels on a national tour back in 1991, but it’d been years since they’d crossed paths. At the pub, Dave Gleeson had edged his way to the stage until John Brewster spotted him and invited him to jump up and sing a few Angels classics. He didn’t need to be asked twice.

“John and I looked at each other,” says Rick Brewster, “and we knew when we heard Dave’s voice on Marseilles and I Ain’t The One....We just knew right there, that night, it could work.”

A few weeks later, Dave Gleeson found himself walking into Sydney’s legendary Alberts Studios at noon to record new songs with The Angels, the band that had soundtracked his teenage years and inspired him to take up rock n roll as a career.

Less than half an hour later, Rick, John, Chris Bailey, Dave Gleeson and recently recruited drummer Nick Norton, were listening back to the first new song from The Angels in more than a decade. A cheer went up in the studio, smiles all round. It worked.

“We knew right then, we had a band,” says John Brewster, who founded The Angels with Rick and Doc in 1974, and produced the new album with Rick. “We knew it could work onstage with Dave, but it had to work in the studio. Dave sang this new song (Waiting For The Sun) three times, bam, bam, bam, we used the second take.”

By the end of the day, they’d finished another song. The next day, The Angels recorded two more. By the third day, they had a new EP and two shows were booked to debut this new lineup of The Angels. Would people come? They got their answer when they walked onstage at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel to find the infamous rock room crammed solid, from the front row to the back wall. There were no intros. They stormed into the first song and didn’t pull back for two hours.

From August through to December, 2011, while taking the Waiting For The Sun tour around Australia, The Angels returned to Alberts Studios 3 times and, over 9 days in total, recorded 14 songs. There was no record deal in place, they were starting again, grabbing studio time when it was available, or when they could afford it, and not wasting a moment when they were there.

“We felt like we had a real opportunity to show what we could do,” says Chris Bailey. “It was an open canvas. There were no expectations. We didn’t have to deliver for anybody but ourselves. We all wanted to be there, we all wanted to play, we all wanted to make a new Angels album. A great album. And that’s what we did.”

The new album kicks off with To The Streets, a jangling, bracing burst of acoustic and electric guitars, a splash of tambourine and soaring, melodic organ.

This is The Angels?

Yes, this is The Angels.

And Take It To The Streets is their new album.

“This is a dream come true for me,” says Dave Gleeson, “it doesn’t get much better than to record an album with The Angels. And it’s the right time to make a rock record like this. There’s too much machine music out there, and rock got too soft. This album is what rock is all about.”

“The guitar muscle mustered by the Brewster Brothers, through Marshall stacks, has a sonic impact akin to that of Australia’s most famous riff-meisters, Angus and Malcolm Young. With Dave Gleeson out front, the re-booted Angels tear through a catalogue that includes such seminal songs as ‘Take A Long line’, ‘Marseilles’ and a jaw-dropping ‘Face The Day’. Back with a vengeance and a new album, Take It To The Streets, the Angels, who had the bulk of the 10 000 strong audience on their feet, are showing no signs of slowing down."
Sean Senate (TOM Magazine)

Date: 21 Jun
Time: 8pm
Venue: WestSide PAC, Echuca Road Mooroopna
Admission: All Tickets $60
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=PANG&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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There is a huge variety of shopping to be had including the speciality shops at Riverside Plaza, children's activities such as face painting, jumping castle and plenty of musical entertainment for the whole family with performers each month!!

Gold coin donations from shoppers will be donated directly to the cancer related charity of the day.

Date: 22 Jun - 22 Jun
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway , Kialla VIC 3631
Admission: Gold coin donation

Riverlinks has once again partnered with the Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra to co-present their upcoming Annual Concert, to be held at Eastbank Centre on Saturday 22nd June.

The Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra is a community orchestra based in Shepparton that includes people from all walks of life and from varied musical backgrounds. The group meet together weekly under the direction of Wendy Oakes to rehearse and prepare for their performances. 

This year’s concert includes a varied program that will appeal to all ages.

Date: 22 Jun
Time: 8pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members Adult $20 / Concession $15 / Student $10. Non Members Adult $24 / Concession $17 / Student $10
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=CGVO&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Described as a ‘triumphant statement’ (Daily Telegraph) and a ‘masterpiece’ (The Brag), Kate’s 3rd studio album ‘Nightflight’ was released last year to critical acclaim, debuting at #2 on the ARIA album charts. Previously Kate’s first album ‘Little Eve’ achieved gold status and received four ARIA nominations, her second album ‘Curiouser’ going on to reach double platinum sales in Australia, spawning two platinum hits ‘Last Day On Earth’ and ‘Caught In The Crowd’.  In 2009 Kate, along with collaborator Keir Nuttall, became the first Australian to win the grand prize in the International Songwriting Competition for ‘Caught In The Crowd’.

The past year has been a whirlwind for Kate as she undertook two national tours, dates in Asia and Europe, a handful of festivals including Splendour In The Grass, Woodford Folk Festival and Pyramid Rock, a headline tour across the US, as well as a return visit to support the newly re-formed Ben Folds Five in stadiums throughout the country.  Kate also performed a principle role in “The Death of Klinghoffer” with the English National Opera in their 2012 London season. In 2013 she will be singing again with the English National Opera in the world premier of “Sunken Garden”, a sci-fi opera written by Michel Van der Aa and David Mitchell (bestselling author of 'Cloud Atlas'), in which Kate will be appearing on stage via 3D projection.

And now, for the first time since the release of ‘Nightlfight’, Kate is heading out on the road for an extensive tour of regional centres around Australia. Playing in intimate theatres and venues, Kate will be performing as a duo with her long-time collaborator Keir Nuttall on guitar.

Kate says, “Of course I love playing in the capital cities, but there is something very special about the audiences in regional areas.  It has been more than three years since my last big regional tour, so this one is long overdue.  These fans are hugely important to me, and I can't wait to see them!”

Supporting all shows on the tour will be Franky Walnut, a well-scrubbed country boy who has been enthralling audiences both locally and at home with his extensive back catalogue of between 6 and 7 songs, most of which he can remember the lyrics to without prompting. His material tackles weighty issues such as Australian identity and ringworm. He was a finalist in the first round heats of the Clintonvale State School talent quest and pie drive in 1987, after which he managed to kiss Shelley Nolan on the oval.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an up close and personal night with Kate Miller-Heidke as she tours Australia throughout May and June.

Date: 23 Jun
Time: Doors 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm.
Venue: WestSide PAC, Echuca Road Mooroopna
Admission: All tickets $51.90
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=PKAT&schedule=list
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Various stalls and classes eg Yoga, Water aerobics, Massage products.

Natural Coffee and Chocolate.

Date: 29 Jun
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Shepparton Lifestyle, 65 Channel Rd Shepparton

Date: 29 Jun - 1 Jul
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex

All of her fairyland friends want to help make their fairy friend happy. Wizzy conjures up some crazy spells; Elf teaches some very Princessey dances; Barnaby gathers sweet nectar to make the perfect Princess Potion while her best friend, Harmony, brings all of the helpful ideas together.

But just when it seems like dreams do come true, Rhapsody realises the not-so-good things about being a Princess. Just what will this pretty pink fairy decide to do in the end?

A gorgeous production from The Fairies combining so many favourite things into one hour-long show!

Singing, dancing, magic, friendship and, of course, Princesses!

Date: 6 Jul
Time: 11am (60 minutes)
Venue: Eastbank Centre, 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Riverlinks Members $22.30 / Non-Members $24.80 / Group (10+) $22
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=PFAI&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Date: 13 Jul - 14 Jul
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex

The gathering brings about some urgent confessions, a surprise ‘wedding’, and a visit from the undertaker. As the minutes tick away, Ron’s party schedule unravels to reveal a dysfunctional family unit that is both outlandishly bizarre and utterly recognisable.

From the writer that brought you the highly successful comedy Secret Bridesmaids’ Business, Elizabeth Coleman’s deliciously funny and sweetly dark play It’s My Party (And I’ll Die If I Want To) is a tale of anxiety, absurdity and occasionally terror.

Like all great comedies, there is laughter... but the elbow jabbing at your ribs is that little bit sharper than expected.

Audience advice: Production contains strong language and adult themes

"This is a very irreverent and black comedy which rattles on to its inexorable ending which is hysterical and hilarious."
MELBOURNE TIMES

"So very funny."
THE AUSTRALIAN

"A fast-moving, funny black comedy dealing with your everyday dysfunctional family."
THE MANLY DAILY

Date: 16 Jul
Time: 8pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members Adults $37 /Concession $31 / Student $20 / Group (10+) $37. Non Members Adult $46 / Concession $38 / Student $25
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=RITS&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Before television the mass medium of entertainment was the radio. Tune in Tomorrow recalls the highlights of entertainment in the era before the Melbourne Olympics and Rock’n Roll.

The show includes extracts from the beloved serials Dad and Dave, When a girl Marries, the perennial Superman, Blue Hills, the unique Piddingtons mind reading act and Australia’s Amateur Hour.  

They are brought together with the songs and commercials of the period..

Leading a multi talented cast is the wonderfully entertaining Anne Phelan currently featured in Winners and Losers on the Seven Network, versatile Francis Greenslade of Mad as Hell on ABC-TV and Winners and Losers, and brilliant young music theatre performer Joel Parnis.

Date: 24 Jul
Time: 2pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members $20 / Non-Members $25 / Groups (10+) $20
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=RTUN&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Date: 26 Jul - 28 Jul
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Event Complex

There is a huge variety of shopping to be had including the speciality shops at Riverside Plaza, children's activities such as face painting, jumping castle and plenty of musical entertainment for the whole family with performers each month!!

Gold coin donations from shoppers will be donated directly to the cancer related charity of the day.

Date: 27 Jul - 27 Jul
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: Riverside Plaza, 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway , Kialla VIC 3631
Admission: Gold coin donation

It’s the ultimate man-shed. Two acres of timber, tools and trellises, guaranteed to make your man-ovaries ache. It’s a fantasy supermarket where dreams and wobbly bookshelves are made.

Harley Breen has two brothers, they're both carpenters. He likes going to Bunnings to look at things he could make if they were around to fix them.

Perhaps this is Bunnings’ great, dark secret: no one there knows what the hell they’re doing! It is the perfect place to wander around and feel like you’ve got the skills and materials to nail your stuff together.

I Heart Bunnings is a show built for anyone renovating a life.

"Some of the best belly laughs I've had so far"
AUSTRALIAN COMEDY REVIEW

Audience Advice: Production contains coarse language and adult themes. Recommended for people aged 15 years or older.

Date: 2 Aug
Time: 8pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members Adult $23 / Concession $19 / Student $17 / Group (10+) $23. Non Members Adult $28 / Concession $23 / Student $21
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=RIHE&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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Date: 3 Aug - 4 Aug
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex

Date: 6 Aug - 8 Aug
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex

Date: 9 Aug - 11 Aug
Venue: Tatura Park Exhibition & Events complex

Melanie Parry is one of Australia’s leading ladies of song and a celebrated cabaret artiste having performed in major venues across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and the United States.

With an equally impressive list of TV credits in Britain and Australia, Melanie Parry has shared the stage with Barry Crocker, Simon Gallagher, John Williamson, Toni Lamond, and John Paul Young to name just a few.

She has been writing and performing her one woman musical theatre shows for the last 14 years with her renowned Judy Garland Story in Song show, winning wide acclaim both here in Australia and internationally.

In this unique tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, Melanie Parry skillfully recreates the music of this era when Vera was known as the ‘Forces Sweetheart’ and inspired a nation of people with her patriotic wartime songs and then went on to become one of the most revered vocalists in the world.

This wonderful musical tribute is fully scripted and narrated and you will even hear Vera herself talking about her famous BBC radio program, "Sincerely Yours", a regular broadcast which allowed Vera to become the link to the many men and women serving overseas while their loved ones were back home keeping the home fires burning.

With the added inclusion of WWII wartime AV film footage in the show, Melanie takes you on an emotional visual journey with the many amusing, moving and poignant nostalgic memories of WWII.

This show has been personally Endorsed by the great Dame Vera Lynn herself.

Don’t miss this great show with Melanie Parry as she celebrates the life and music of Dame Britain herself, Ms Vera Lynn.

Date: 13 Aug
Time: 2pm
Venue: Eastbank Centre 70 Welsford Street Shepparton
Admission: Members $20 / Non-Members $25 / Groups (10+) $20
Buy tickets online: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=RIVERLINKS&organ_val=26806&event_val=RMAG&schedule=list
Contact: Riverlinks Box Office Phone (03) 5832 9511
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