Leisure
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Who is telling the truth?
It’s the 1950s. In a rented chalet in the French Alps, newly-wed Daniel Corban calls the local police inspector reporting that his wife Elizabeth is inexplicably missing. A local priest arrives to tell Daniel that his wife has come back, to beg for his forgiveness. A stunned Daniel immediately rejects her as an imposter, that…
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Royal High Jinx at Lauriston Hall
Lauriston Hall is again hosting an event with wonderful music and entertaining cabaret-style performance in October. Melbourne’s ‘The Royal High Jinx’ is a highly original contemporary world music band whose music is inspired by European traditions, peppered with gypsy jazz, balkan, latin and swing with a pinch of folk cabaret. They are known for their…
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Juriansz is back
Castlemaine resident David Juriansz hasn’t played an original gig for over a decade. So he was shocked to find one of his songs being used in a TikTok video. Even more surprising was when his teenage son recognised David’s song Intelligent Popstar in a fellow student’s Spotify playlist. David, 57, a 5Rhythms dance teacher, decided…
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World premiere of new music
Three esteemed local musicians who now call the Castlemaine region home are set to feature in a special one-off concert at The Old Church on the Hill in Bendigo this Saturday September 21. Anthony Pateras (electronics), Natasha Anderson (recorders/electronics) and Lizzy Welsh (viola d’amore/electronics) will use the concert as an opportunity to debut their newest…
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Joseph Tawadros live in Woodend
Experience the musical brilliance of Joseph Tawadros in Woodend this September long weekend. Prepare to be enchanted as this world-renowned oud virtuoso fills the intimate setting of St Ambrose Church with his mesmerising music on Saturday, September 28, from 1pm to 2pm. Renowned for his masterful blending of Arabic, jazz, and classical influences, Tawadros has…
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Get ready to shake, rattle and roll!
Melbourne’s premier live 13-piece Elvis spectacular comes to Castlemaine for the first time this November on their Summer Series tour of Victoria! Celebrating the life and music of The King, this show consistently sells out theatres and is not to be missed! Witness the fire of Elvis’s early Vegas years, your favourite singalong hits and…
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KTC gets Legally Blonde this October!
Tickets are now on sale for Legally Blonde – The Musical, Kyneton Theatre Company’s exciting October production. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances…
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Great White Whale to breach at Castlemaine
The Great White Whale, a new and already multi-awarded film by Woodend filmmaker Michael Dillon, is to have its local premiere at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine on Sunday September 15. The Great White Whale isn’t a whale. It’s a mountain. A mountain few have heard of. On an island few have heard of. Ironically, the…
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Action for CDOC workshops
The Castlemaine Documentary Festival has announced a series of filmmaking workshops that are open to anyone with an interest in telling stories for screen. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, the expert-led workshops offer an opportunity to dive into the art of documentary filmmaking. Designed to be attended in sequence,…
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Could you run pub to pub?
When Mitch Docker retired from competitive road cycling, his love for the sport and outdoor recreation never left him. After moving to Lancefield and discovering all that the Macedon Ranges had to offer, he was determined to help position it as a “premium outdoor lifestyle and cycling destination”. “I want to show people how good…
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Twilight market to return
Kyneton High School students are seeking stallholders and contributions for their upcoming Twilight Market and Show n Shine fundraiser. The event will be held at the school grounds on October 11 from 5pm to 8pm with a variety of food vendors/stalls, general stalls, live music, entertainment, sausage sizzle, and, of course, vehicles for the show…
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Visit the stone axe quarry
A cultural education session will be part of a tour of the Victorian Aboriginal heritage-listed Mount William stone axe quarry (Will-in-ee Mooring) next week. The free event on Tuesday September 3 is particularly aimed at landholders in the Mount William and Lancefield areas, with the aim of learning more about the Aboriginal culture heritage of…