Leisure
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Summer market treats
The Castlemaine Farmers Market has a new layout for summer incorporating a greater diversity of produce across new produce stands and dedicated refreshment areas. Go along and explore what the market has to offer in December! It’s on from 9am to 1pm on Sunday December 1 at the Western Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine. Follow the…
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Bradman’s ‘Invincibles’ link to Lyonville show
When cricket tragic and music legend David Bridie walks out onto the Radio Springs Hotel stage next Sunday there will be one very special person in the audience. Mick Harvey, the great nephew of the champion Bradman Invincibles batsman Neil Harvey will be there. Mick, a longtime Bridie fan, met David at the Port Fairy…
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Hobo showcase
Hobo Playhouse is proud to present its 2024 Showcase of Monologues and Scenes at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre this Sunday, December 1. This year’s showcase features a diverse range of work from 12 local acting students. Witness the culmination of their hard work as they perform a diverse range of monologues and scenes honed through Hobo…
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Mountain Festival this weekend
The highly anticipated 2024 Mountain Festival has announced its biggest program yet, showcasing Australia’s environmental luminaries including Alone Australia winner and author Gina Chick, environmentalist Bob Brown and Miles Franklin winner Alexis Wright. Fuelled by the success of the sell-out 2022 festival, Mountain Festival returns to the forests of Mt Macedon across November 22-24 to…
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Become a Loyal Royal!
Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal is launching its annual ‘Loyal Royal’ Membership Drive again, where you can sign up for an annual membership or sponsorship from as little as $50 per year and receive discounted film tickets and early-bird access to shows. For business owners you can become a sponsor and get your ad on the big…
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Playing on the edge
Playing on the Edge is a new Castlemaine Circus show that will showcase the talents of professional and emerging artists on Saturday November 30 at 7pm and Sunday December 1 at 12pm. The show will take a dive into our hyper safe world and explore how we need to take risks, bust through barriers, be…
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A pud fit for the Chrissy table
Castlemaine’s queen of Christmas puddings, Karen Kelly of Pud for All Seasons, has once again partnered with Amazon Australia to create a unique limited-edition batch of Chrissy puddings. This year the local small-batch pudding whiz has teamed up with award-winning pastry chef, TV personality and self-titled ‘pastry rebel’, Anna Polyviou, to transform the beloved Christmas…
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Blues ensemble heads to Castlemaine
Amid the doom and gloom of music festivals folding, the Blues Guitar Roadshow has been a ray of hope with full houses and rave reviews. The ensemble spectacular is coming to Castlemaine for the first time on Saturday November 23. Described as “the thrill of a music festival in two and half hours”, the Blues…
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Trentham Show and Shine
Following on from last year’s successful event, the Trentham Cool Country Classics Car Club will again be hosting its annual Show and Shine for 2024 at the historic Trentham Railway Station on Sunday November 17. The club has a significant number of enthusiastic members from across the Macedon Ranges and beyond and includes historic vehicles…
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The Italian Devil returns to Woodend
Renowned Italian violinist Davide Monti, who’s virtuoso skills were paid tribute to in the Tall Poppies award-winning recording, The Italian Devil, is set to captivate audiences with his extraordinary talent, as he returns to Woodend for one incredible performance on Saturday November 23. Davide Monti, a master of baroque violin, will be joined by the…
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Talent to converge for Town Folk
With just four sleeps to go until Town Folk Festival 2024, Castlemaine’s beloved single-day contemporary folk music festival has announced playing times across its three stages and a few additions to the lineup of local and international talent visiting Djaara Country this Saturday. Joining the likes of A. Savage (US), Marlon Williams (NZ), The Teskey…
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Silvers Circus homeward bound
On the last leg of the 2024 tour, Silvers Circus is heading back to its home base in Gisborne. The final stand will be in Gisborne on the corner of Station Road and Webb Crescent. Opening night is on November 15 with shows until the 24th. Few people may realise they have Australia’s largest touring…