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Ballroom basics on offer in Drouin

A five-week pop up program will give Drouin locals a chance to try out ballroom dancing from tomorrow (Wednesday).Run by Baw Baw Ballroom Basics, the “Dance through Winter” program will be held at the Drouin Anglican Church Hall each Wednesday night...

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Queen Forever bring “The Works” to WGAC

Local Queen fans will have the chance to relive some of the band’s greatest moments when Queen Forever, The Australian Queen Tribute Show performs “The Works Tour” at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Saturday, August 9. This one-night-only event is...

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“Winter Feast” returns

Gippsland music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience world class musicians and top quality cuisine right in the heart of Yarragon at the Yarragon Studio “Winter Feast” festival on Sunday, August 3. Held at St Jarlath’s Church in...

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Stepping into the world of wearable art

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul-based artist Michelle J. Kowalczyk will travel to the Sunshine Coast next month to make her debut at the Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF).From turning in her submission brief the day it was due, to being named...

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OTL’s powerful performance moved audience to tears

by Bonnie CollingsOff the Leash’s production of Andrew Bovell’s “Things I Know To Be True” was a relatable and deeply moving exploration of what it means to grow up, and the complexity of families. The emotionally powerful performance immersed the...

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Tribute to Leonard Cohen at WGAC

Following sold-out performances at the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall and, more recently, the State Theatre in 2024, Monsieur Camembert will bring production “Cohen Noir: The Beauty, Mystery and Romance of Leonard Cohen” to the West Gippsland...

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School holiday intensive for WYT performers

A cast of 30 Warragul Youth Theatre performers were hard at work last week rehearsing for “Dare to Dream Jr”. Unlike most shows which have a long rehearsal period, “Dare to Dream Jr” came together in just one week. Under the guidance of a youth...

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Flags of Hope spreads positivity in Baw Baw

by Bonnie CollingsStrung together on 85 metres of rope, between large trees and a barbeque shelter in Civic Park Warragul, about 300 double-sided flags adorned with messages of hope flutter in the breeze. They’re part of the “Flags of Hope” art...

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Connecting with culture through art

by Bonnie CollingsAn exhibition of artwork created by emerging Kurnai artist Genevieve Williams is currently on display at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Genevieve’s artworks have been displayed in conjunction with the Kurnai Culture Expo. Ranging...

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WYT’s “Dare to Dream Jr”

Warragul Youth Theatre will perform two shows of “Dare to Dream Jr”, at the Drouin Secondary College auditorium on Saturday.“Dare to Dream Jr” is a 60 minute musical revue packed full of classic Disney songs. The show follows a group of eager...

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OTL explore Australian family life on stage

by Bonnie CollingsOff The Leash Theatre will present Andrew Bovell’s “Things I Know To Be True” at the West Gippsland Arts Centre next week. Set in suburban Adelaide, “Things I Know To Be True” follows the Price family as they journey through a year...

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Phil Henshall at Red Tree Gallery

A new exhibition of work by local artist Phil Henshall will open at the Red Tree Gallery in Jindivick on Saturday. The eight large paintings in the exhibition share a Gippsland focused theme, from local wildlife to local landmarks. “I haven’t shown...

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Warragul Municipal Band concert

Tickets for the Warragul Municipal Band 140th Anniversary Year Celebrations Concert are now on sale. Held at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Saturday November 15, the concert will end the anniversary year celebrations with a bang. Audiences can sit...

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Extensive ceramic collection on display at WAS Gallery

The latest exhibition at the WAS Gallery in Warragul showcases a variety of ceramic pieces from the late Judy Kefford’s private collection. Titled “The Judy Kefford Collection”, the exhibition consists of more than 65 ceramic pieces selected from...

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Performance evening marks 50th anniversary

Marist-Sion College celebrated its 50th anniversary recently with a special performance evening at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. The event brought together past and present staff, students, and community members for an evening of music, memories...

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CJ Finley to perform in Warragul

Variety style entertainer and comedy ventriloquist CJ Finley will return to Community Church Warragul on Friday, July 4 to perform his successful show, “Look Who’s Talking!” A Warragul resident, CJ Finley will make the rare hometown appearance...

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Lecture recital at Yarragon Studio

Drouin pianist Brian Chapman will hold a lecture-recital about Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata at the Yarragon Studio on Sunday, July 6. Beginning at 3pm, the program will begin with a lecture from Brian titled “Grief, Denial and Rage: A personal...

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Flip the script with Ghostlight

Ghostlight Theatre will perform its fundraising revue concert “Miscast Musicals” at Wesley of Warragul on Friday. A revue style concert filled with popular songs from different musicals, “Miscast Musicals” will see 21 local talents take on a song...

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Wildlife up close in “Wild Encounters in Kenya” exhibition

An exhibition of photographs captured by Jodie Hemingway is currently on display at the Station Gallery in Yarragon. Titled “Wild Encounters in Kenya” the exhibition features a collection of wildlife photography captured while Jodie was on safari in...