Leisure
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People’s Choice exhibition goes live
An exhibition celebrating the 45 finalists featured in fifth instalment of the Maldon Artists Network’s annual Maldon Portrait Prize exhibition at Cascade Gallery has drawn to a close. However, art enthusiasts now have the opportunity to view all 160 incredible works entered in this year’s prize as part of MANet’s online exhibition and cast a…
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Fabulous French fun for Bastille Day
The Shedshaker Taproom in Castlemaine is embracing its French side on Bastille Day on July 14 with a dinner and cabaret show package not to be missed. Guests will enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal and the acclaimed cabaret comedy show Under the Paris Sky starring local talent Georgia Darcy. Shedshaker director Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns said going…
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Winter fun these holidays
With the July school holidays fast approaching, the Woodend Neighbourhood House is once again opening its doors for a fun-filled lineup of creative, hands-on and engaging workshops for children and teens. Designed for a variety of age groups, the program offers something for everyone. Whether it’s crafting a cute sausage dog, building with LEGO bricks,…
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Timeless choral pieces
Australia’s best emerging choral singers, the National Youth Choir of Australia, will be performing at Castlemaine’s Anglican Church tonight. The choir will be performing timeless choral repertoire from Byrd to Monteverdi and Tavener to Pärt, including notable Australian works from Naomi Crellin, Carl Crossin and Anne Cawrse. For more than two decades, NYCA has operated…
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Celebrating music, dance and culture
Castlemaine is set to host a wonderful performance of music, dance and culture from the Indian Ocean region when Salama performs at the Phee Broadway Theatre tonight at 7.30pm. Salama is an award-winning group from Perth that specialises in Maloya and Sega music from Reunion Island and surrounds. Maloya is a 300-year-old performance tradition drawing…
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Sounds and stories of the creek
I am someone who is guilty of not spending enough time in nature. Of being the sort of person who rushes around, darting from picking kids up, and hurrying from an interview, to grocery shopping. When I do take the time to be out to be in nature I am often still fast in my…
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Politics, competition and prone to extremes
Gillian Wills wrote Big Music, her debut novel, because she wanted people to know what goes on behind the concert curtain. Music is so readily available, it’s easy for people to overlook the dedication and hard work involved in becoming a performer. There’s a misconception that conservatoriums are peaceful, genteel places. Undeniably exhilarating, they are…
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CDOC explores the theme of truth
The highly anticipated 11th instalment of the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival opens this Friday and runs through until Sunday at Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal. This year’s theme is ‘Truth. You couldn’t make this stuff up’ and will see 10 incredible films showcased across the three-day event, which will take audiences across the world, back in…
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Dance, drama and lanterns
This July, Over the Moon Studio invites young dancers to step into a world of colour, creativity and connection for its much-loved annual Winter School, running from Monday to Wednesday, July 7 to 9. Over the Moon has long been a cherished part of the Castlemaine community – a yoga and dance learning space with…
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LOCALS set to inspire
Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s (July 4-6) beloved annual celebration of homegrown storytelling LOCALS returns to Castlemaine historic Theatre Royal on Saturday July 5. LOCALS brings together a vibrant collection of short-form works by central Victorian filmmakers and is so popular with local audiences that tickets had just about sold out at the time of going to…
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Harmony comes to Gisborne
After a six-year break, The Melbournaires Harmony Chorus returns to perform at the Gisborne Uniting Church on June 22 at 2pm. Formed in 1991, this all-male chorus ranks among the top choruses nationally, and in September 2023 won the Gold Medal at the Pan Pacific Convention in Auckland for best Chorus in the Seniors Category.…
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A night of musical brilliance
The Castlemaine State Festival is presenting an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring two Australian musical virtuosos, Richard Tognetti and Konstantin Shamray, on Friday, July 4. The program will span works by Bach, Schubert, Ravel and Brahms, promising a whirlwind of virtuosity and emotional depth. This event marks the festival’s third and final classical performance…