Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, July 24, to Sunday, July 30.
🎅 This Saturday is the fifth Saturday of the month, which means there will be a farmers’ market in Macedon. Don’t be surprised to see mince pies and mulled wine as the market will be celebrating Christmas in July.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Monday, July 24
Home The Winter Table – The Art of Tablescaping: Learn how to capture the essence of the seasons and create tablescapes in the style of the Dutch Masters’ paintings. With Natasha Morgan and Oak Lane & Co. Oak Lane & Co, 60 Piper St, Kyneton. 10am-1pm. $280.
Tuesday, July 25
Community Chatty Café: Enjoy a cuppa and a natter. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St. 10.30am-11.30am.
Wednesday, July 26
Environment Sanatorium Eco-Trail Walk: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on a 3km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Rd, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-11.30am. Free.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.
Thursday, July 27
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.15pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Friday, July 28
Gardening Edible Forest Gardening: Learn about design considerations and how to prepare and plant an edible forest garden in your own backyard. Leaf, Root & Fruit, 21 Dettmans Ln, Kyneton. 9am-4pm. $180.
Writing Lee Kofman – Introduction to Memoir: Learn the basics of memoir writing, including choosing the right theme, how to structure your memoir and how to make it engaging. Romsey Library, Main St. 10am-12pm. Free.
Workshop Lee Kofman – Write What Makes You Blush: Find the courage to write about what matters to you and make literature out of the uncomfortable. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 2pm-4pm. Free.
Music Battle of the Bands: Competition for musicians aged 12-25. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St. 5.30pm-10.30pm. $5.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.30pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Theatre Downtown! The Mod Musical: Travel back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s. Follow five groovy gals as they come of age during those glorious days that made England swing. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 8pm-9.30pm. Adult $30, Concession $25.
Saturday, July 29
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Exercise Lancefield Parkrun: 5km fun run around Lancefield Park. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 8am. Free.
Exercise Dixon Field Parkrun: 5km fun run. Dixon Field, Robertson St, Gisborne. 8am. Free.
Market Macedon Farmers’ Market: Macedon Primary School, Cnr Smith St & Carrington St, Macedon. 9am-1pm.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Music Ollie: Live music in the bar. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. From 6.30pm.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.30pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Theatre Downtown! The Mod Musical: Travel back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s. Follow five groovy gals as they come of age during those glorious days that made England swing. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 8pm-9.30pm. Adult $30, Concession $25.
Music Moosejaw Rifle Club: Folk/country/bluegrass band. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm-11pm. $15.
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Sunday, July 30
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Theatre Downtown! The Mod Musical: Travel back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s. Follow five groovy gals as they come of age during those glorious days that made England swing. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 2pm-3.30pm. Adult $30, Concession $25.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
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. 4pm-6pm.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.15pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Exhibitions
Hanging Rock Impacts of Single-use Plastics: The winning entries in a children’s competition to create art that features single-use plastics. Every day 9am-5pm.
Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Joanne Hensby, Emma Fitzgibbon, Tarli Bird. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Under the Microscope, Christmas in July, Circle, Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Exhibitions: Kez Hughes, Wanda Gillespie, Georgina Proud, Natasha Cantwell. Wed by appt, Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Kyneton Stitch in Time: Historical folk art and craft materials created by people of the Macedon Ranges to not only occupy themselves in a time before modern distractions but for daily wear and use. Fri-Sun 11am-4pm. Adult $5, Concession $3, Student $3, Child (under 5) $2.50, Family $10.
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.
Trentham Trentham District Story: Outdoor display telling the story of Trentham from its earliest indigenous inhabitants to the present day. Open every day in the grounds of the Old Police Station, 3-5 Camp St, Trentham.
Trentham Little Gallery Winter Show: Featuring work by gallery members and guest artists. Thu-Mon 10am-4pm.
Coming up
Environment Tree Planting at Hanging Rock: For National Tree Day, help to plant trees and improve the biodiversity along Smokers Creek. Hanging Rock, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 10am-12pm. Free. July 31.
Theatre Freaky Friday: Musical based on the Disney film. Performed by Gisborne Secondary College students. Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College, Melton Rd, Gisborne. Adult $20, Senior/Student $15, Under-12 $10, Family $50. August 4, 5 & 12.
Food Buon Appetito – Traditional Pasta Making: Learn to make your own pasta dough and create your own pasta and gnocchi from scratch. Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. 10am-3pm. $70. August 12.
Gardening Dahlia Masterclass: Learn how to dig, divide, store and care for your dahlias. Suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Fleurs de Lyonville, 35 Leishmans Ln, Lyonville. 1pm-4pm. $295. August 20.
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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