Leisure
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Countdown is on
The countdown is on until the highly anticipated Castlemaine Jazz Festival makes its return following a two-year hiatus. The seventh annual event will run over three big days on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. After COVID saw the festival’s cancellation for the past two years running, committee members, performers and music lovers alike…
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Iconic storyteller and sublime vocalist
Kutcha Edwards is headed to Kyneton and Bendigo bringing truth-telling via his new music theatre creation, Circling Time – Songs and Stories. Edwards’ show draws its essence from the songs on his latest album Circling Time. The album is superb, receiving rave reviews including in Rhythms Magazine: “Circling Time is a magnificent, life-affirming triumph, and Edwards is quite…
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The sounds of Vienna come to Woodend
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival will bring the Sounds of Vienna to the Macedon Ranges over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend when the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra performs Schubert’s Octet at Woodend’s St Ambrose Church. Taking place on the afternoon of Saturday June 11, attendees will be transported to the early days of the…
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Life is better on a bike
Penny Gilbert, CycleSafe Mount Alexander Modern parents have a lot to keep track of while balancing the needs of small people. We are concerned about climate change, wars, pandemics, inequality, elections, the list goes on, and yet we want the world to be a good place for our children and we want our lives to…
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Art and performance
Two creative events this month aim to encourage people outdoors to appreciate art and performance in the Macedon Ranges. An interactive puppet show will be held at various locations featuring accompanying musicians, which is bound to leave children and adults spellbound. A mini street art festival showcasing interactive murals at different locations across the shire…
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An uplifting exhibition
Eve Lamb Bright and bold, the latest exhibition to adorn the walls at Harcourt Produce and General Store is an instant mood boost. Contemporary Chinoiserie features works by two local artists, Kerry Punton from Eastville near Maldon and Walmer’s Sally Andressen. For those wondering, chinoiserie is loosely defined as being a 17th and 18th century western…
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Chorus heads to Castlemaine
Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus is bringing its show, Don’t Stop Us Now!, to Castlemaine on Saturday. At this show, MGLC and shOUT Youth Chorus will be performing with Castlemaine Pride Choir to celebrate the unsinkable spirit of LGBTQIA+ community music. MGLC is Australia’s first LGBTQIA+ choir. Its members are excited to welcome friends, family and…
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Floyd fans in for a treat
We don’t need no educationWe don’t need no thought controlNo dark sarcasm in the classroomTeacher, leave them kids alone … If you couldn’t afford the tickets to a real live Pink Floyd gig in your youth, it’s time to make up for that. Grab your glasses and have a look at what’s to come ……
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The perfect setting
Autumn splendour at the picturesque grounds of Mica Grange Gardens provides the perfect setting for a Mother’s Day outing. A vast array of sculptures and garden art, plants and preserves are available for purchase. Lunch, morning/afternoon tea can be enjoyed on the spacious decking overlooking the Sutton Grange Valley or throughout the garden where additional…
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Operas return to the Royal
Opera lovers from across the region have been working with Theatre Royal Castlemaine management to get New York Metropolitan Opera films back on the big screen. The 2022 season begins with Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos screening Saturday May 7 at 11am. The operas are set to return monthly, but will require a decent audience to make…
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Swap Meet draws thousands
After being in recess for two years due to the COVID pandemic, the annual drawcard Lancefield Swap Meet and Show ‘n Shine returned with a vengeance on Easter Sunday. Lancefield Park was a hive of activity from early morning, with hundreds of stallholders eagerly anticipating buyers looking for bargains, and the main oval packed with…
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Currie returns to Kyneton
After a successfully sold out season in 2018, Thomas Currie is returning to Kyneton with a brand new show, Basically Nocturnal. Basically Nocturnal is a night of witty stories and songs with adaptations of music from the 60s to now, as well as original material. Featuring songs from Billy Joel, Barry Manilow and more, a band of…