Leisure
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The finest pizza around
Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal Bar and Pizzeria resides within the second oldest, continuously operating theatre in the country. Whether you are attending for live entertainment, a movie on the big screen, or just a night out for dinner, TR will furnish you with the finest drinks and pizza around. Their semi-sourdough pizza is made with organic…
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Music for the country parish
Experienced organist Daniel Clarke will be performing a unique concert at the Holy Trinity Church in Maldon this Sunday. Playing music by Thalben-Ball, Vaughan Williams, Karg-Elert and more, the Maldon local describes his repertoire as being “an even perspective of all periods of music that are accessible to someone playing in a country parish”. He…
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Fostering artistic conversations
The Castlemaine State Festival is hosting an arts workshop with Irish artist Julie Lovett (from Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland) this Sunday, as part of the weekend-long TEDxCastlemaine event. During the workshop, Julie is hoping to delve into conversations around shared community spaces and what home feels like. “It will be fascinating to experience some of…
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Swap meet, car show
Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club’s annual swap meet is always popular but this year is expected to even bigger with the addition of a 4×4 car show. The 4×4 event is believed to be one of the first in Victoria and has already attracted significant interest, adding to the typical attractions at the event to be held…
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Healing done differently
A new wellness studio is opening in Kyneton, and it’s a space where a growing community of local practitioners are dedicated to holding trauma-informed, heart-centered space for personal and collective growth. Kinesiologist and owner of Mana Temple, Chelsey Power, understands that humans are complex and need integrative approaches to be well. “We each have physical,…
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Jump n Jive at Malmsbury
Malmsbury Town Hall has hosted a rockabilly Jump n Jive band for several years and attendees always have a great time rock and rolling the night away! The band has a following that can’t resist the entertainment it provides. They even get dressed in 50s gear. Participants bring some supper to share and drinks are…
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Visit Verdicus, a garden like no other
Verdicus, which translates to green circles, is the name of a stunning paradise located in Tylden. The garden will open to the public next month as a fundraiser for the Tylden Fire Brigade, offering a rare opportunity to explore a truly remarkable landscape. Bruce and Keith own this pocket of Tylden and have worked former…
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Blaze & Faörn – Introspection
Evie Dora’s exhibition Blaze & Faörn – Introspection will be on display at Shedshaker in Castlemaine until the end of October. Dora’s works highlight the importance of expressing deep emotions, versus suppressing them, a subject that will resonate with many, especially in regards to both physical and mental health and wellbeing. A central Victorian artist…
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Inspiring young storytellers
An inaugural young writers festival at Newstead this month will inspire the next generation of storytellers and illustrators. The brainchild of primary teacher Dean McLaren, the festival will harness the magic and whimsy of Enid Blyton by creating a Magic Faraway Tree with mushrooms, dioramas, secret surprises and sand writing for the smaller children. “There…
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Forty years of punk rocking
One of Australia’s most loved and influential bands, the Hard-Ons, is celebrating 40 years of punk rocking in public by embarking on 40th anniversary tours of both Australia and Europe. The band is heading to Castlemaine’s Red Hill Hotel on Sunday November 3 to celebrate the release of their new album, I Like You A…
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Show and shine
The Castlemaine Hot Rod Club is hosting the Larry O’Toole Memorial Show and Shine on Sunday at the Campbells Creek footy ground on Fryers Road. An icon in the hot-rodding sport, Larry was made a life member for his significant contribution to the club. He was recognised nationally and internationally in the hot rodding scene…
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Mountain Festival program to launch
Australia’s only festival to focus on the environment and natural world is back November 22-24. Be the first to hear the 2024 program, which boasts literary luminaries, climate scientists, twitchers, actors and a menagerie of local and interstate guests, at a launch on Thursday. Operating under the forever theme of Place. Story. Nature. Mountain Festival…