Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, January 16, to Sunday, January 22.
🤣 Ross Noble is set to join the list of comedians who will be appearing at Kyneton Town Hall this year. Noble’s show Jibber Jabber Jamboree is scheduled for July 21. Tickets will be on sale soon. Click here to be notified when tickets go on sale.
🎸 Tim Rogers, the former You Am I frontman, will be performing with The Twin Set in Malmsbury on February 2. Their new album, Tines of Stars Unfurled, is due to be released a few weeks later. The proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Taradale and Malmsbury CFA brigades. Click here to buy tickets.
🙌 Looking for summer activities for your children? Click here for a round-up of school holiday events.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, January 18
Ghost Hunt Zetland Masonic Lodge Paranormal Investigation: Hone your investigating skills at this historic venue, built in 1866. Zetland Masonic Lodge, 3 Piper St, Kyneton. 7.30pm-9.30pm. $35.
Thursday, January 19
Drink Pups and Pints: Catch up with friends and bring your dog along too. In an enclosed area where dogs can be off-leash. Woodend RSL, Anslow St. 5pm-8pm.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.
Theatre Alex and Jordan & The Null Hypothesis: Musical comedy about two conspiracy theorists who fall in love but then begin to suspect that the other has been sent by the government to spy on them. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 8pm-10.30pm. $40.
Friday, January 20
Music Juliarna, James and Friends: Jazz with Juliarna and James Clark. Local wine, gin and beer available, plus small plates to share. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. 6pm-10pm. $22.
Theatre Alex and Jordan & The Null Hypothesis: Musical comedy about two conspiracy theorists who fall in love but then begin to suspect that the other has been sent by the government to spy on them. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 8pm-10.30pm. $35.
Ghost Hunt Lancefield Mechanics Institute Paranormal Investigation: Who is the stage spirit who likes to hear singing? And what’s special about the number four? Lancefield Mechanics Institute, The Crescent. 10pm-11.30pm. $35.
Saturday, January 21
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Market Riddells Creek Farmers’ and Makers’ Markets: Memorial Dr, Riddells Creek. 9am-1pm.
Market Trentham Farmers’ Market: Town Square, High St, Trentham. 9am-1pm.
Market Glenlyon Village Market: Shire Hall, Barkly St, Glenlyon. 9am-1pm.
🍷 Wine & Music Granite Hills Rocks: Wine tasting, a smoked barbecue, and live music from The Nauti Celts. Summertime Fling event. Granite Hills Winery, 1481 Burke and Wills Track, Baynton. 11am-5pm. Music 12.30pm-4.30pm. From $5.
🍷 Wine & Food Pizza and Pooches: Enjoy a wood-fired pizza with a glass of local wine. Summertime Fling event. Cleveland Winery, Shannons Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm.
🍷 Wine & Music Festa Italiana: Music with Georgia and Tom Martin, Italian food, and wine. Summertime Fling event. Mount Towrong Winery, 4 Taylors Rd, Mount Macedon. 12pm-2.30pm. $80.
Food & Drink Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by kofta meat skewers – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-4pm. Adult $65, Child $20.
Food & Music Songs and Cider: Live music with Justin Vilchez and Dan Watkins. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12pm-8pm.
🍷 Wine & Food Wines in the Vines: Enjoy a tour of the pinot noir vineyard with winemaker Troy Walsh and a five-course set lunch with matched wines. Attwoods Wines, 260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon. 12.30pm-4.30pm. $190.
Theatre Alex and Jordan & The Null Hypothesis: Musical comedy about two conspiracy theorists who fall in love but then begin to suspect that the other has been sent by the government to spy on them. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 2pm-4.30pm and 8pm-10.30pm. $35.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Sunday, January 22
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
🍷 Wine & Music Summer Sundays at Hanging Rock Winery: Enjoy jazz on the deck, a glass of local wine, and the view of Hanging Rock. Featuring Amethyst Jane (vocals) with Oscar Lenain (bass). Summertime Fling event. Hanging Rock Winery, Jim Rd, Newham. 10am-5pm. Music from 12pm.
🍷 Wine & Food Prosecco, Pinot and Picnic in the Vineyard: Enjoy a private picnic amongst the vines. Relax on picnic rugs and bean bags. Summertime Fling event. Red Hare Estate, 1225 Daylesford-Malmsbury Rd, Denver. From 12pm. Classic picnic $50pp, Deluxe picnic $90pp, Seafood picnic $130pp.
🍷 Wine & Music Sunday Live Music Sessions: With Gene Leone (guitar) and a guest singer. Summertime Fling event. Kyneton Ridge Estate, 517 Blackhill Rd, Kyneton.
🍷 Wine & Music Festa Italiana: Music with Georgia and Tom Martin, Italian food, and wine. Summertime Fling event. Mount Towrong Winery, 4 Taylors Rd, Mount Macedon. 12pm-2.30pm. $80.
🍷 Wine & Food Pizza and Pooches: Enjoy a wood-fired pizza with a glass of local wine. Summertime Fling event. Cleveland Winery, Shannons Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm.
Food & Music Mezze Slow-cooked Sunday and Live Music: Slow-cooked lamb shoulder served with Lebanese side dishes. Plus live music. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-5pm. $55.
Music Aruba Ariba!: Reggae favourites plus Latin, soul and disco. Bar open for food and drink. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. 12pm-6pm. Adult $22, Child (16 and under) $15.
Music Classical Voice Concert: Songs and arias performed by Silk Lin, Kate Blyth, Phillip Elston and Gabriel Macura. Summertime Fling event. Lancefield Mechanics Institute Hall, The Crescent. 2pm-4pm. $15.
🍷 Wine Riesling of the Ranges: Explore rieslings from local producers including Bindi, Hesket Estate, Lyons Will Estate and Zig Zag Road. Summertime Fling event. Lyons Will Estate, 60 Whalans Track, Lancefield. 2pm-4pm. $59.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Music Juliarna’s Jazz: Juliarna Clark (vocals), James Clark (double bass), Sam Lemann (guitar) and Bruce Sandell (tenor horn). Newham Mechanics Institute, Rochford Rd. 3pm-5pm. $34.
Singing Rainbow Voices Community Choir: LGBTQIA+ and allies choir. For anyone aged 13 and over. Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. Every Sunday. 4pm-6pm.
Ghost Hunt Victoria Hotel Paranormal Investigation: Is it Isabella who turns the bar lights on and off and follows the staff around, or other spirits we don’t yet know of? It’s time to find out. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7.30pm-9.30pm. $58.
Theatre Alex and Jordan & The Null Hypothesis: Musical comedy about two conspiracy theorists who fall in love but then begin to suspect that the other has been sent by the government to spy on them. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 8pm-10.30pm. $35.
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Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Flora and Fauna. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Summer Vibes (window), Merry Rarer Christmas (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.
School holidays
Art Country Canvases – Koala: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse. For ages 8-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50. January 17.
Film Lightyear: Space ranger Buzz Lightyear and his companions battle to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 11am-12.30pm. January 17.
Art Paint Your Pet: Three-hour painting class for children aged 8-14 with Tia Alysse. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-5pm. $75. January 17.
Art Country Canvases – Echidna: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse. For ages 8-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50. January 18.
Water fun Woodend Pool Party: With DJ and barbecue. Woodend Swimming Pool, Margery Cr. 12pm-3pm. January 18.
Art Rex: Create a dinosaur artwork. For ages 7+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 10.30am-12pm. $39. January 19.
Music Damo – Music For Kids: Fun with Melbourne singer-songwriter Damo. For ages 3-7. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 11am-12pm. Free. January 19.
Art Butterfly: Create a butterfly artwork. For ages 7+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 1.30pm-3pm. $39. January 19.
Music Damo – Music For Kids: Fun with Melbourne singer-songwriter Damo. For ages 3-7. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 2pm-3pm. Free. January 19.
Art Paint Your Pet: Three-hour painting class for children aged 8-14 with Tia Alysse. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 2pm-5pm. $75. January 19.
Youth Skate, Scooter and BMX Competition: Compete to be crowned champion in the Western Regional Series of the Victoria League. Hosted by the YMCA. Registration essential. Gisborne Skate Park, Hamilton St. 11am-4pm. January 21.
Food Kyneton Pop-up Barbecue: Free barbecue for young people. Kyneton Skate Park, Beauchamp St. 12pm-2pm. Free. January 23.
Art Country Canvases – Sugar Glider: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse. For ages 8-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50. January 24.
Art Unicorn: Create a unicorn artwork. For ages 7+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 10.30am-12pm. $39. January 24.
Food Romsey Pop-up Barbecue: Free barbecue for young people. Romsey Skate Park, Main Rd. 12pm-2pm. Free. January 24.
Art Dragon Fire: Get lost in colour and detail while making a dragon eye piece of art. For ages 12+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 1.30pm-3pm. $39. January 24.
Art Scream: Create an ice-cream piece of art. For ages 7+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 10.30am-12pm. $39. January 30.
Art Koala-T Time: Paint a picture of a sleepy koala. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 1.30pm-3pm. $39. January 30.
Coming up
Horse Racing Australia Day Races at Hanging Rock: The Hanging Rock Cup meeting. Hanging Rock Racecourse, South Rock Rd, Woodend. Gates open 11am. Adult $25. January 26.
Music Tim Rogers & The Twin Set: Includes songs from the new album Tines of Stars Unfurled. The Malmsbury Hotel, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 7.30pm-10pm. $44. February 2.
Motoring Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show: Retro cars, trucks and motorbikes, plus miniature train and exhibitors. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 8am-3pm. Car $25, Motorbike/Pedestrian $12. February 12.
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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