The weekend in Wagga is set to be full of artistic gems, tasty delights and musical entertainment. Discover what's on and where to go with our handy hit list.
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1. Meredith and ConMen
Thursday, May 23 - The Grange Auditorium
Make the most of your lunch hour by listening to vocalist Meredith Adams as she leads Lachlan Brown on keyboard, Jeff Donovan on bass and Wayne Pigram on drums in an upbeat performance of jazz, contemporary songs and ballads.
2. Seven new exhibitions launch
Friday, May 24 - Wagga Art Gallery
Wagga Art Gallery is having a full refresh with the introduction of seven new exhibitions showcasing local and external talent. The exhibitions include: Christian Bishop: Monuments to Thieves, Ian Tully: Future farming: The Mars Project, Steel: art design architecture, Arthur Wicks: Systems Feedback 1976 / Information Overload 2019 +, This Australian Life, Madisyn Zabel: Perceptual Reversal and Tyronne Hoerler: Becoming.
3. One Book One Wagga Gala Dinner
Friday, May 24 - Wagga Rules Club
The One Book One Wagga event of 2019 will come to a conclusion over a three-course dinner alongside featured author Chris Hammer. Get to know about his transition from journalist of more than 30 years, to an author and discuss his first fiction novel, Scrublands.
4. The Sapphires
Friday and Saturday, May 24-25 - Wagga Civic Theatre
Discover the story based on the true events of writer Toby Brigg's mother, where four young Yorta Yorta women go on a journey of personal changes and social upheaval through their singing, all amid the darkness of the Vietnam War.
5. ErinEarth Autumn Open Garden Day
Saturday, May 25 - ErinEarth
Get among nature and stroll through woodland gardens, enjoy homemade treats, sip coffee and learn about the art of worm farming from experts like Deanne Raccanello and Angus Campbell.
6. Kurrajong Race Day
Saturday, May 25 - Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Get back into the racing action with Kurrajong's family day out. Punters are kept on their mark with bookies onsite, while social goers can enjoy drinks and children keep entertained with rides, activities and plenty of food and drink vendors.
7. Acrylic Pouring Art Class
Saturday, May 25 - De Lew Designs Studios
Tap into your creative side and learn the art of acrylic pouring. Tutors will guide you through four techniques, including dirty pour, swipe, blow and string, and provide refreshments and snacks throughout. By the end of the session you will have five paintings to take home and admire.
8. Wagga Antiques and Collectibles Fair
Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26 - Wagga Showgrounds
Explore the variety of antiques and collectors' items on show from Riverina, Sydney and interstate dealers. You might even find the missing piece to your own collection.