Leisure
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Pride choir welcomes newcomers
Lisa Dennis Castlemaine Pride Choir is inviting new members to join the friendly and inclusive local group. And the best news is that you don’t have to be a standout singer to join! All you need is enthusiasm and a commitment to learn their varied repertoire and work on your musical ability. The local LGBTIQ+…
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Legends of the land
Catherine Crothers and Gary Jago are the faces behind Big Tree Distillery at Cobaw. Originally from Melbourne, they moved to the Macedon Ranges to escape the stress of their busy city lives. Still busy, they now work in a business they love and can share with others. They have recently been nominated as a Producer…
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Back better than ever
Each September in conjunction with the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, Kyneton Art Group holds its annual art exhibition showcasing a wonderful selection of work from the members. Opening night is Friday September 9, commencing from 7.30pm in St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 26-28 Yaldwyn Street West, Kyneton. The exhibition will also be open to…
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Everything old is new again
The 24th Kyneton Antique Fair will be staged at a new venue and in partnership with a new community group. This year’s fair will be held in Quambi Stadium at Sacred Heart College. Entry to the venue is via Begg Street, watch for the directional signs. While at the fair you will be able to…
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A call out for musicians
After another successful event in August, lovers of spoken word will gather again on September 10 for a musical themed Chamber Poets and to see featured performer, Lauren Lee Williams, who is both a noted poet and acclaimed singer. The August Chamber Poets featured Amanda Anastasi, whose work was centred on climate change, and Tru…
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SHC students back on stage
In preparation for this year’s Sacred Heart College production, the Mary Moloney Theatre at the college has been transformed into a mystical and mythical dream. The Dream is a ‘hybrid’ production, with many students working in the show in drama classes as well as after school, both on stage and behind the scenes. The Dream…
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Myf Warhurst and more at Gold Sounds
Gold Sounds Central Victoria’s biggest music conference returns for its second year from October 13-16 bringing together regional and Melbourne music communities for a host of panels, workshops, networking events and a youth program. Held on Djarra Country in Castlemaine, the conference sessions cover a variety of topics and host an extraordinary array of music…
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Plein air artist exhibits
Lisa Dennis Former Harcourt resident and talented plein air artist Ben Winspear was back in town on Friday to launch his latest exhibition in the gallery space at Harcourt Produce and General Store. The award-winning Carlton-based artist and tutor said it was great to be able to share his latest works with the local community.…
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New life for old books
Can you make a book sculpture? Aesop’s Attic Bookshop is the place to find book artwork creations any day during the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. The exhibition, with new imaginative sculptures conjured up from damaged books that would otherwise be recycled, will be amazing. The Book Art Work competition exhibition will be open from…
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Uptown Brown is coming to town
The acclaimed ‘one-man-band’ Uptown Brown will be performing at The Romsey Lancefield Historical Society’s Father’s Day Family Fair at Seymour Cottage. Brown is a man who has worn many hats in his colourful life. He claims occupations such as inventor, musician, aviator and adventurer, to name but a few. Without a doubt his crowning glory…
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Screening in honour of ONJ
Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal will be holding a special screening of the 1978 hit musical, Grease, for one night only this Wednesday evening in honour of the late, great, Olivia Newton-John. Castlemaine Theatre Royal’s Felicity Cripps said the PG rated classic was a great cinematic experience to be had for all ages! “TR will turn up…
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Of love and loss
Talented Maldon classical guitarist Clancy McLeod is set to perform an intimate show at the magnificent Mica Grange at Sutton Grange later this month. The show comes just weeks after his stellar performance at the Maldon In Winter Festival. The award-winning ‘rising star’ plays a program of music exploring a deep love and loss for…