Leisure
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Lancefield Show has lots to offer
The countdown is on to the 2025 Lancefield Agricultural Show to be held this Sunday, October 19. “There will be a large range of traditional show exhibits and displays, with plenty to see and do from 9am to 4pm … very affordable with plenty of fun for families from near and far,” society president Hugh…
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Ballroom dancing with a twist!
‘The Dance’ is a ballroom dancing event with a twist! Picture Strictly Ballroom meets Bridgerton. A night of classy ballroom dances set to jazzy, New Orleans style soul and blues songs performed by live band The Scufflers. There will be ballroom lessons on the night, a wholesome supper, sparkling drinks and a dress code ‘fun…
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Garden-Variety gig at Newstead
Returning with a celebration of resilience, songstress Anna Smyrk has released a new single, Garden-Variety Grief, via Community Music. The first taste from Anna’s debut album, produced by Anna Laverty (Courtney Barnett, Nick Cave), Garden-Variety Grief is a song that celebrates the freedom of holding joy and pain together; a mix of comfort, sadness and…
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From little things big things grow!
The Bolobek Garden Fair has evolved from a much smaller event started more than 20 years ago by the Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Society to now host thousands of visitors and more than 50 stallholders selling rare plants, garden tools, trees, sculpture and many other garden related items. There will be delicious local food…
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Castlemaine through the lens
Various Castlemaine vistas are featured in a new photo book by talented Melbourne photographer Warren Kirk. Beyond Suburbia has been published via Scribe Publications and hit bookstores earlier this month. Author and screenwriter Don Watson says that in the margins between the city and the bush, Kirk uncovers the quiet poetry of Victoria’s hinterlands. “These…
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Shop from the producer
This Sunday the Castlemaine Farmers Market is inviting you to shop direct from the local producer community. “In purchasing here we all get to build on the rich history of developing this diverse production across central Victoria,” said market manager Meggs Hannes. Last count of attendees conducted by the SES showed in excess of 2500…
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Maningrida to The ‘Maine
For some unknown reason the folk of Castlemaine and Mount Alexander Shire have developed many creative connections with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory. There have been exhibitions of artwork from the desert regions and the Top End in various galleries and bands, such as the all-woman Ripple Effect, have travelled down to perform…
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Explore the tramways workshop
Bendigo Tramways has officially launched the Depot Discovery Tour, giving visitors behind-the-scenes access to Australia’s oldest operating tram depot and the world-renowned Bendigo Tramways Workshop. Operating every Saturday and Sunday, visitors will discover that lost trades are still in use today and come to appreciate the artistry of the skilled craftsmen who have meticulously built…
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Bendigo to host ‘Creativerse’ kids fest
A brand-new children’s festival is coming to Bendigo – and it’s set to take over the Ulumbarra Theatre precinct with an explosion of creativity, curiosity and immersive play on Saturday October 11. ‘The Creativerse’ presented by Arena Theatre Company, will invite children aged 3 to 12 and their families from across the local region to…
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School holiday fun at Woodend
The September/October School Holiday Program at the Woodend Neighbourhood House is packed with a wide range of activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and connection. Across the two-week holiday, children will have the chance to take part in hands-on STEM challenges, including a Robo Explorer workshop for younger children and a LEGO robotics session for…
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Mapping waterways and connections
Artist Kathy Landvogt is fascinated by rivers – specifically the immense Loddon River and the system that connects her town, Castlemaine on Barkers Creek, with tributaries upstream and downstream. When she saw an old CFA map, and with her interest in women’s traditional handcrafts, she began to think about how to celebrate the river’s significance…
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An unlikely mix of artistic expression
Peter Ryan and Gillian Gorrie are both artists at Art on Piper. Their joint exhibition came about when Peter, a photographer, was musing with Gillian, a watercolour artist, about how he would like someone to paint his images. Not copy them, but paint their interpretation of them. Gillian jumped at the chance and said “Let’s…