7 March 2006

With the SheppARTon Festival now in full swing, Chairperson Adam Furphy reminds everyone that there are some great events that are free!

“This year we’ve been able to incorporate some fantastic free exhibitions and events into the program,” says Mr Furphy.

“These free events are a great way for people who may not be that interested in art to get along and have a look at some of the great local and national talent we have,” he says.

Free events include:

• ‘Live at the Park’

  7.00pm to 11.00pm Friday 10 March, S-Scape Skate Park, Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
  Be entertained by the sound of a range of bands and DJs, including some local bands.

• ‘Art in the Park’
  11.00am to 4.00pm Saturday 11 March, Queens Gardens, Welsford Street, Shepparton
  Queens Gardens will be full of art, music and artists. A chance to get up close and personal with ‘the makers’.
• ‘Launch of Larry’s brother’
  1.30pm Saturday 11 March, Eastbank Centre Lawn, 70 Welsford Street, Shepparton
  Larry’s big brother Louis will be launched, thanks to the many community members who donated money.
• ‘Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’
  7.00pm Sunday 12 March at Queens Gardens, Welsford Street, Shepparton
  Families will gather together on picnic rugs to enjoy the original musical starring Gene Wilder.