Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, January 9, to Sunday, January 15.
🎭 The curtain will rise on Alex and Jordan & The Null Hypothesis in Macedon this month. The musical comedy tells the story of 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. You can see it at Mountview Theatre from January 19-22.
🎫 Meanwhile, tickets for the Mount Players’ production of The 39 Steps are now on sale. The performances will take place over three weekends in February and March. Click here for more info and to buy tickets.
🙌 Looking for summer activities for your children? Click here for a round-up of school holiday events (new art classes added).
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, January 11
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.
Friday, January 13
Environment McGregor’s Loop Walk: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on an 8km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. McGregor’s Picnic Ground, Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-1.30pm. Free.
Food & Music Songs and Cider: Music from Bill Barber. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. Open 3pm-8pm.
Saturday, January 14
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Market Kyneton Farmers’ & Makers’ Market: St Paul’s Park, Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
Market Kyneton Community Market: Bric-a-brac, art, clothes, plants, food and local produce. Ebden St & Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
🍷 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 & Food Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by a sushi share platter – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-4pm. Adult $45, Child $20.
🍷 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. Summertime Fling event. Attwoods Wines, 260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon. 12.30pm-4.30pm. $190.
🍷 Wine Pinot Unearthed: Enjoy wines from some of the area’s up-and-coming pinot producers. The line-up includes Defialy, Dilworth & Alain, Granite Rise, Josh Cooper, Lyons Will Estate, and North Wine. Summertime Fling event. Lyons Will Estate, 60 Whalans Track, Lancefield. 12pm-6pm. Adult $35, Child or non-drinker $5.
Food & Music Songs and Cider: Live music from Louise MacGregor. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. Open 12pm-8pm.
Music Tunes and Tastings: Live music from Sage Roadknight. Local wines and gins on paddle boards, plus beers. Newham General Store, Dons Rd. 12.30pm-4pm. Free.
🍷 Wine & Music Tunes with Wine and Cheese: Live music from Dan Patience. Summertime Fling event. Passing Clouds, 30 Roddas Ln, Musk. 2pm-4pm. Free.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
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. 6pm-7.50pm. $35.
Sunday, January 15
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.
🍷 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 Simon Wigney (guitar) and Cherie Bridges (vocals). 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. 517 Blackhill Rd, Kyneton.
🍷 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 & Food Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by a sushi share platter – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-4pm. Adult $45, Child $20.
Music Blast From the Past – Divas!: Featuring hits by Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross to Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa. With Georgia Martin and Amethyst Parlanti. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. 12pm-6pm. General admission $22, Child (16 and under) $15.
Music Delivery: Five-piece garage-punk band will perform songs from their debut album. Supported by Eggy. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 2pm-5pm. $15.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Beekeeping Woodend Bee-Friendly Society: Monthly meeting. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm.
Quiz Taproom Trivia Tournament: Could you and your friends become trivia champions? Holgate Brewhouse Taproom, Anslow St, Woodend. 4pm-7pm. Free.
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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
Film Minions – The Rise of Gru: An ambitious young Gru and his Minions go on the run from a gang of supervillains. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 11am-12.30pm. Free. January 10.
Art Crush: Learn about the ocean while making a bright and colourful piece of art. For ages 6-12. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 10.30am-12pm. $39. January 11.
Water fun Lancefield Pool Party: With DJ and barbecue. Lancefield Memorial Swimming Pool, Chauncey St. 12pm-3pm. January 11.
Art Outer Space: Paint a rocket ship that is out of this world. For ages 6+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 1.30pm-3pm. $39. January 11.
Art Drawing With Us – Basic Manga-style Faces: Kenny Chan will demonstrate how to draw different types of personalities, from heroic to cute. For ages 9-14. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 1pm-2pm. Free. January 12.
Art Drawing With Us – Comic Panelling: Kenny Chan will show you the basics of telling stories using sequential art. For ages 9-14. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Free. January 12.
Music Riddells Creek Youth Stage: Live music from local artists. Plus food truck. Riddells Creek Lions Park, Main Rd. 11am-4pm. January 13.
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.
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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