Leisure
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Triumphant return to the stage
Making a triumphant return to public performances, under the talented and visionary leadership of artistic director Luke Severn, The Gisborne Singers presented four concerts of Henry Purcell’s opera, Dido and Aeneas. Held on Sunday May 1 and 8, the choir, as it had never been seen before, put on exciting performances of what is the oldest…
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Maldon winter warmer awaits
Australia’s First Notable Town, Maldon, is gearing up for a 17-day explosion of all the creativity that lies at the heart of Victoria’s goldfields as part of ‘Maldon In Winter 2022’. Maldon Inc president Clif Edwards said the festival, from June 24 – July 10, coincided with the winter solstice and was a celebration of…
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Amp up for ‘The Gig’
A new live music event known as ‘The Gig’ will take place in Woodend tonight. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Music in the Sticks crew will host the all-ages event, which will feature four local bands: Sack of Flour, Junkyard Wizards, The Seventh Circle and Miles Brennan. Council’s director of community, Maria Weiss, encouraged young people…
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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…