Leisure
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Queerthentic returns
Macedon Ranges Accessible Arts is proud to present the return of Queerthentic, an inclusive art exhibition and art prize celebrating LGBTQIA+ identity and experience. The exhibition is currently on show until May 26 at The Old Auction House, Kyneton. Now in its third year, Queerthentic continues to uplift the voices and stories of LGBTQIA+ artists…
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Jim’s Bugatti hits the track
Carlsruhe car enthusiast Jim Thompson will show off his pristine and coveted 1925 Bugatti at Historic Winton this month. Jim, 89, will compete in Regularity One, a time trial event with up to 50 cars on the track. “It’s a very good event because the spectators get to see a lot of very interesting cars,”…
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Two potatopacked days of fun
The tiny township of Trentham celebrates its long history of potato growing with The Great Trentham Spudfest, a community-led festival bringing together local potato growers, artisans, music, food vendors, and history to showcase the region’s finest offerings across the weekend of May 3-4. This year marks the 17th iteration of The Great Trentham Spudfest, though…
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Interactive multimedia at Trio Art Studio
A new exhibition at Trio Art Studio and Gallery in Kyneton features the works of Linda Loh, a visual artist based in Melbourne whose childhood home was in fact Trio Homestead. The contemporary artworks are interactive and impressive. Loh has recently reestablished links with her roots and is exhibiting in the Words in Art 2D-3D…
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Open Studios at Macedon
Experience Macedon’s autumn gardens, and combine art with food at nearby cafes, when lcoal artists open their studios to the public over the weekend of May 3 to 4. This is the first of two events and is being held slightly later than in previous years. Nine artists will welcome visitors to their studios set…
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Revellers 2025 – from the heart!
Back for their 36th year, the Redesdale Revellers will be returning to Sutton Grange Hall with their brand-new show for 2025, From the Heart! “We are back for our fourth show at our new home at the Sutton Grange Hall,” enthused producer and long-time Reveller Dennis Perry. “We have had amazing audiences and the feedback…
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Lancefield’s famous farmers market
The Lancefield and District Farmers Market is happening Saturday April 26 over the Anzac Day long weekend. The market offers locals and visitors to the region the opportunity to select from a diverse range of local and regionally produced goods, from fresh produce to meats, seafoods, cheeses, baked items and more. You’ll find a whopping…
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Fly into CAM for Msguided
Highly anticipated retrospective exhibition Sir Leslie Thornton: Castlemaine Art Museum’s First Blockbuster opened in March to huge crowds and an overwhelmingly appreciative response. Sir Leslie, one of Castlemaine’s most loved artists, has been contributing to the arts scene in the area for more than 50 years. This survey exhibition features about 130 of Les’ works,…
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A riotous tale of transformation
After the great success of As You Like It in 2018, The Tempest (a sound project) in 2021, and Romeo and Juliet in 2023, Castlemaine Theatre Company is delighted to bring another of Shakespeare’s great plays to the Phee Broadway Theatre: the beloved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The story is set in the moonlit…
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Hot Moves No Pressure set to return
It’s time to gather your troupe and your big ideas in preparation to register for Hot Moves No Pressure 2025 on Saturday April 26. Dance Mom Rhani has been doing some manifesting and has made a few minor tweaks to the Hot Moves No Pressure Castlemaine event you know and love. In 2025, dancers will…
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An Eat-Talk-Walk at Buda
This year’s Australian Heritage Festival is on and the team at Buda Historic Home and Garden at Castlemaine is celebrating. Held from April 18 to May 18 each year, the Australian Heritage Festival (Vic) explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are. Buda’s Autumn Garden Ramble and…
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Stellar lineup for 20th festival
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival is celebrating its 20th festival this year as it delivers another feast of music, film, words and ideas over the King’s Birthday long weekend – June 6 to 9. The music program features international guests Moroccan vocalist Lamiae Naki and her ensemble Seffarine along with Davide Monti (violin) and Maria…