Leisure
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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…
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Spectacular textile art on show
The Sew Into Quilts Exhibition is a must visit during the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. The exhibition is open from 10am to 3.30pm daily (closed Sundays) throughout the festival. It’s on in the quilting workshop of Ros and Jim Matheson at 5 Granite Hill Lane, Kyneton. Works by well-known textile artist Sonya Else will…
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Packed to the brim
High Street in Lancefield will be packed to the brim with the region’s most diverse local produce offerings in the Macedon Ranges this Saturday. At the Lancefield District Farmers Market you’ll find fresh produce, free-range meats and eggs, award-winning cheeses, honey, preserves, condiments, pastes, oils, fine wine, craft beer, spirits, alcohol-free beverages, sourdough breads, french…
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Artist explores Australian urban life
From super cool hipsters to art world afficionados, street artists, mums and dads, commuters, dog walkers and lackadaisical youth, Castlemaine’s own Rob McHaffie has keen observations of everyday surroundings, which reveal the idiosyncrasies and absurdities of contemporary Australian urban life with colour, whimsy and humour. McHaffie’s latest major exhibition surveys his recent work including new…
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Gardens put on a show
Explore stunning private gardens during the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens this November. A curated selection of 24 gardens will open their gates to the public for nine days during Melbourne Cup week, from Saturday November 2 until Sunday November 10. A number of properties are located in Castlemaine itself; while others can be…
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Humorous, thought provoking and deeply moving
For more than 50 years, David Williamson has been the most produced playwright in the history of Australian theatre. The writer of iconic plays such as Don’s Party, The Club, Money and Friends, The Removalists, Emerald City … the list goes on. He has also written numerous film scripts and TV series. Williamson’s characters are…
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Lady Whisper presents …
The cream of Castlemaine’s comedic talent will be on show as part of two sidesplitting cabaret performances – Laugh Out Loud – set to hit the stage at the Phee Broadway Theatre this Saturday August 17. The performances promise to tickle your funny bone, warm your soul and leave you with a giggle in your…