Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, December 12, to Sunday, December 18.
🎸 Diesel will be performing his greatest hits in Kyneton next year. The concert, on April 30, will showcase his 2021 album Alone With Blues plus the best-known songs from his 30 years in the music business. Tickets are on sale now.
🎭 In addition to Diesel, Kyneton Town Hall’s 2023 program already includes comedians Nurse Georgie Carroll and Lano & Woodley, and a Multicultural Comedy Gala, plus music from guitarist Daniel Champagne.
🎫 If you want to be first to know which other acts will be appearing at Kyneton Town Hall next year, drop in to the program launch on Thursday. You’ll also be able to buy pre-sale tickets to 2023 shows. Be quick to book your place at the launch, though, fewer than 10 spots remain.
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Tuesday, December 13
Community Chatty Café: Enjoy a cuppa and a natter. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St. 10.30am-12pm.
Wednesday, December 14
Film Where the Crawdads Sing: Film of Delia Owens’ best-selling book. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 1pm-3pm. Free.
Book Wendy Hebbard – Geelong to Gallipoli and Back: Local historian Wendy Hebbard discusses her new book, which recounts the wartime experiences of her two uncles, Roy and Bert Gollan. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Free.
Ghost Hunt Blackwood Hotel Paranormal Investigation and Dinner: The pub has a rich history of ghost stories. Hosted by Kyneton Paranormal. Blackwood Hotel, 22 Martin St, Blackwood. 7.30pm-10pm. $57.
Thursday, December 15
Flowers Wreath Workshop: Join floral designer Aga Jones to create your very own festive wreath to display or give as a gift. The Wine Collective, Black Forest Dr, Macedon. 10am-12pm. $140.
Home & Garden The Art of Living Well: One-day masterclass focusing on interiors, gardens, lifestyle and entertaining. Hosted by interior designer Charlotte Coote. Guest speakers India Hicks and Paul Bangay. Marnanie, 53 Devonshire Ln, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. $1595.
Theatre 2023 Arts & Culture Event Program Launch Party: Get a sneak peek at shows coming to Kyneton Town Hall and Kyneton Museum in the first half of 2023. Live music from Lucy Wise, Babaganoush and The Mods. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St. 5.30pm-9.30pm. Free.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.
Craft A Curious Circle – Christmas Crafts: Create things in a friendly and inclusive setting. Different activity each month. Romsey Library, Main St. 7pm-8.30pm. Free.
Music A Chromatic Christmas: Chamber choir Fiore presents works by Poulenc, Warlock, Howells, Lassus and more. Mount Macedon Uniting Church, Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 7.30pm-8.30pm. General admission $30, Student/Concession $20, Under-18 $10.
Friday, December 16
Food & Music Songs and Cider: Music from Zak Shepherd. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. From 3pm. Music 6pm-9pm.
Christmas Carols in the Garden: Bring a picnic blanket and your singing voice. St Mary’s Church, High St, Woodend. 6pm.
Christmas Carols by Candlelight: Bring a picnic and enjoy live music and carols. John Aitken Reserve, Aitken St, Gisborne. 6pm-10pm.
Music Bossa Nova Night: Jazz with Macedon Ranges vocalist Danielle Formaica and the Cabana Connection. Wine, gin, beer and sharing plates. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. 6pm-11pm. $22.
Christmas Lancefield Community Christmas Event: Jumping castles, Santa visit, face painting, live music, and barbecue. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St. 6.30pm-8.30pm.
Ghost Hunt Bluestone Theatre Ghost Tour: The theatre, built in 1859, was once the Congregational Church. But who is Esther the theatre ghost? Is she the organ player? And who are the other spirits that mill on the stage and greet you at the door? Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton St, Kyneton. 8pm-10pm. $35.
Music Wybie: Five-piece folk-rock band. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm-11pm. $15.
Saturday, December 17
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Food Garlic Festival: Market garden tour, garlic braiding workshop, French donuts, cakes, hot cheese croquettes and barbecued shoulder of lamb. Plus heirloom tomato and vegetable seedling sale. Force of Nature Food Co, 221 Ochiltrees Rd, Romsey. 8am-2pm.
Market Trentham Farmers’ Market: Town Square, High St, Trentham. 9am-1pm.
Market Glenlyon Village Market: Shire Hall, Barkly St, Glenlyon. 9am-1pm.
Market Lancefield Farmers’ Market: High St & Park St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm.
Market Little Treasures Market: Tasty treats, handmade goods, plants, jewellery, hats and scarves, and more. Mechanics Institute, Main St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm.
Food & Drink Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by a traditional English pork pie with garden salad – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm. Adult $45, Child $20.
Food & Music Songs and Cider: Music from Bill Barber. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. From 12pm. Music 4pm-8pm.
Wellness Lavender Sensory Experience and Farm Tour: Learn about lavender, discover the therapeutic benefits of pure oil, and delight in the flavour sensations whenit is used as a culinary herb. Chin Chin Farm, 673 Chintin Rd, Chintin. 1pm-3pm. $100.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Christmas Carols in the Park: Kyneton Brass Band, coffee van. Bring a picnic. Walter J Smith Reserve, Main Rd, Riddells Creek. 7pm-9pm.
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Sunday, December 18
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Mollison St, Malmsbury. 9am-1pm.
Market Woodend Lions Sunday Market: Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 9am-2pm.
Food & Music American Barbecue and Live Music: Smoked American barbecue, wine tastings and live music. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm. Adult $65, Child $20.
Wellness Lavender Sensory Experience and Farm Tour: Learn about lavender, discover the therapeutic benefits of pure oil, and delight in the flavour sensations whenit is used as a culinary herb. Chin Chin Farm, 673 Chintin Rd, Chintin. 1pm-3pm. $100.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Sharyn Frantz, Fran Pidgeon, Jenn Spencer-Stewart (group exhibition), and Adam De Vos. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Exhibitions: Tom Borgas, Rhett D’Costa, Angela Hayes. Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Merry Rarer Christmas (window and exhibition), Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Lancefield Community Art Gallery: Paintings, sculptures, glass jewellery by local artists. 34a High St, Lancefield. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-1pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery Members: Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.
Newham Art in the Vines: Sculptures by 26 acclaimed artists. Every day 10am-5pm.
Trentham Little Gallery Members: Artwork by Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Kim Haughie, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray, Llael McDonald, Frances Harkin, Liz Archer, Ruby Wilson-Peirce, Sam Bloomfield. Thu-Mon 10am-4pm.
Coming up
Market Christmas Twilight Market: Artisan marketplace, music from Rhiannan Winchester and The SoSaxy Trio. Sausage sizzle, food outlets. Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House, Victoria St, Macedon. 4pm-8pm. December 23.
Music Countdown to 2023 Party: Blast from the Past event featuring dance hits from the ’70s and ’80s. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 8pm-11.59pm. $38 (before Dec 18). December 31.
Music Festival 23: Three-day festival of electronic music. Lancefield. January 27-29.
Have a great week!
Richard
P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.
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