Things to do in Murray Bridge: July 28–August 3, 2023
All you need to know about the Elton John tribute show Your Song, a 4WD meet-up, the Chatty Café and more.
As Elton John has just finished his final tour – the highest-grossing concert tour in history, if you don’t mind – why not rediscover what all the fuss is about at the Flaming Sambucas’ Elton John tribute show, Your Song, in Murray Bridge on Saturday night?
The show at the Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre will showcase 50 years of Elton John songs, which have been the soundtrack to many of our lives.
The show will also weave Elton John’s own story into the show.
Plus there’s plenty more on this week…
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Friday ⛅ 19°
Hospitality course: 10am–3 pm (on Fridays) at the Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. In this eight-week course, you can learn about industry expectations; basic operations; work, health and safety; and how to make café-style meals. You will also receive mentor support and hear from people working in the industry. Cost: Free. Registrations: Phone 8531 1799 or email reception@mbcci.org.au.
In conversation with Mercedes Mercier: 11am at the Murray Bridge Library. Come and meet SA author Mercedes Mercier, who writes “just one more page” crime books, with twisty plots and relatable characters. For more information on this free event, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Funeral of David Box: 11.30am at the Minge Chapel, 63 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, phone 8531 1111 or visit mingefunerals.com.
Saturday ⛅ 19°
River Murray football and netball: Mypolonga v Mallee at Mypolonga Memorial Oval; Coorong v Jervois at Tintinara Oval; Ramblers v Southern Mallee at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge; Mannum v Imperials at Mannum Showground.
Dual cabs – Meet up @ Adelaide Hills 4WD Park: 9am–4.30pm at the Adelaide Hills 4WD Park, Eclair Mine Road, Callington. Come along and catch up with other dual cab owners and check out the park. Cost: $60 per vehicle for one-day entry when you purchase tickets online. Campsites available from $25 per night per vehicle. For more information, phone 0488 551 116, email info@adelaidehills4wdpark.com or visit adelaidehills4wdpark.com.au.
Jervois Hall winter dance: 7pm at Jervois Hall. Sip, nibble and catch up, then dance from 8pm with music from Peter Hutchins; pooled supper; door prize. Entry: $12.
Your Song: 8pm at the Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Well-known Adelaide band the Flaming Sambucas will perform a selection of Elton John songs while telling an incredible love story. A licensed bar will be available (no BYO), and plates of nibbles and snacks are welcome. Cabaret-style seating. Tickets: From $39 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Sunday ⛅ 19°
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Monday ⛅ 19°
Parent/child Mother Goose: 10am at the Murray Bridge Library. Mother Goose is about parents and their children cuddling, communicating and connecting using songs, rhymes and stories. Sophie Eldridge, a registered midwife, will visit to have informal discussions, measure weights and other measurements and put entries into the Blue Book. Bookings: trybooking.com. For more information, phone 8572 3513, email c4c@tbcc.org.au or visit www.tbcc.org.au.
Tuesday ⛅ 18°
Have your say, Jervois and Wellington, strategic plan 2024–28: 6pm–7.30pm at the Jervois Institute Hall, 9 William Street, Jervois. If you’re a member of the Jervois and Wellington communities, come along to a workshop to identify what’s important to you and identify priorities for your community.
Hip Hop Connect: 4pm–6 pm (every Tuesday) at the Station, 3–5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. Another exciting term begins at the Station. If you’re aged between 12 and 25 years old and want to make beats and more, come along, as there’ll be free studio time, a fully equipped stage and a DJ. Cost: Free. For more information, phone 0427 400 635 or email station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Wednesday ☀ 20°
Exploring hope through art: 10am-3pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at iReach Rural Health, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Through art, explore how hope affects recovery and how we can build hope as a community in times of mental health issues or addiction; lunch provided. Book: www.trybooking.com.
Band Connections: 4pm–6 pm (every Wednesday) at the Station, 3–5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. Another exciting term begins at the Station. If you’re aged between 12 and 25 years old and want to sing or play in a band and play at real gigs, turn up to the Station, then turn up the volume. There’ll be professional musicians to support and guide you, as well as photography and engineering opportunities. All skill levels are welcome. Cost: Free. For more information, phone 0427 400 635 or email station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Thursday ⛅ 17°
Disability Rights Advocacy Service Inc face-to-face private sessions: 10am–2 pm at the Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge. DRAS listens to people living with disability and works alongside of them to promote and defend their human rights. DRAS advocates will be available to people living with disabilities, their families and carers to provide advice and information about learning to self-advocate. Bookings: Phone or text Tegan on 0497 258 816 or email tcross@dras.com.au.
The Chatty Café: 10.30am–12.30pm (every Thursday) at the Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. The Haven Murray Bridge and ac.care invite you to have a chat and find out more about what the Chatty Café is. Everyone’s welcome. For more information, phone 8531 4900.
Thursday night movies at the library – The Monuments Men (rated M): 5.30pm–7.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Matt Damon and George Clooney star in this story of an unlikely WWII platoon sent to Germany to rescue creative masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. For more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
SALA Creatives networking event: 6–8pm at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery, 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery team invite you to share a glass of bubbles and meet other artists and arts workers making a difference to the creative life of our region. There will be formal and informal networking over the evening. You can share any of your projects and get a snapshot of the regional arts sector. If you have an exciting project and would like to do a short presentation, email t.hale@murraybridge.sa.gov.au to discuss the details. Cost: Free. Drinks and nibbles provided. Bookings: eventbrite.com.
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