This week in the Macedon Ranges (November 21-27)

Tuesday, November 22

Podcasting Macedon Ranges Audio Makers’ Network: A group for podcasters and anyone who enjoys playing with sound and recording equipment. Woodend Community Centre, Cnr High St & Forest St. 10am-12pm.

Wednesday, November 23

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.

Drink An Exploration of European Vermouth, Bitters and Amari: Naz Fazio, from Aperitivo & Co, will teach you about the taste of Vermouth, Bitters and Amari from across Europe. Botanik Bar, 22 Piper St, Kyneton. 7pm-9pm. $100.

Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.

Thursday, November 24

Flowers Pick Your Own Peonies: Experience the beauty of a peony harvest. Select your own stems. Romswood Farm, 155 Cherokee Rd, Kerrie. 11am-1pm. Also Saturday and Sunday. Adult $50, Non-picker $20, Under-18 free.

Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.

Friday, November 25

Art Embrace Your Inner Picasso: Do you provide care for a loved one or friend? Join other carers in the Macedon Ranges for a creative get-together. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 10.30am-2.30pm. Free.

Community Walk Against Family Violence: Part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St. 11.30am.

Talk Life’s Like That, Isn’t It?: Christine Mackintosh will tell stories from her autobiography. Some of them you might find shocking, others may make you laugh or cry, but you won’t be bored. Hosted by Kyneton U3A. All welcome. Red Brick Hall, 23 Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 2pm. Free.

Community Trentham Twilight Night: Market stalls, entertainment and late-night shopping. High St & Market St, Trentham. 4.30pm-8.30pm.

Film Outdoor Movie – Elf: Grab something to eat from one of the food vans, lay out your picnic rug and enjoy the film starring Will Ferrell. Riddells Creek Primary School, Main Rd, Riddells Creek. 5.30pm-11pm. Free.

Music Late Night Radio ft. Simon Wigney: An evening of jazz. Plus wine, craft gin and beer, and wood-fired pizzas and platters. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. 6pm-11pm. $22.

Fashion Queers on the Catwalk: An evening of stylish fun to celebrate regional pride. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon.

Music The SoSaxy Duo: Soul, Motown, funk and jazz with Shaun Evans (saxophone) and Keith Smith (guitar). The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm-10pm.

Theatre We Will Rock You: The story of a group of Bohemians struggling to restore the free exchange of thought and fashion – all to the soundtrack of Queen. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. Until November 27. 8pm-11pm. Adult $35 Concession $28, Under-16 $25.

Saturday, November 26

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.

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.

Market Daylesford Farmers’ Market: Daylesford Primary School, Vincent St. 9am-1pm.

Drink Gin-blending Masterclass: Learn about distillation and how recipes are created. Animus Distillery, 89a Piper St, Kyneton. 10am-2pm. $185.

Community Carlsruhe Country Fair: Rides, games and children’s activities. Food, plant, and market stalls. Woodend Primary School Annexe, 57 Nicholson St, Carlsruhe. 10am-4pm. Free.

Art Open Studios: Nine artists in Macedon will be opening their studios and discussing their work. Macedon. Also Sunday. 10am-4pm. Free.

Open Garden Garden Tour – Musk Manor and Musk Farm: Explore Musk Farm, the garden of the late interior designer Stuart Rattle, and Musk Manor, a young garden that has been developed into a haven for birds, bees and wildlife. Musk Manor and Musk Farm, 10-11 School Rd, Musk. 11am-12.30pm. $50.

Flowers Pick Your Own Peonies: Experience the beauty of a peony harvest. Select your own stems. Romswood Farm, 155 Cherokee Rd, Kerrie. 11am-1pm. Also Thursday and Sunday. Adult $50, Non-picker $20, Under-18 free.

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 Jarrod Shaw. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12.30pm-4.30pm.

Theatre We Will Rock You: The story of a group of Bohemians struggling to restore the free exchange of thought and fashion – all to the soundtrack of Queen. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. Until November 27. 2pm-5pm and 8pm-11pm. Adult $35 Concession $28, Under-16 $25.

Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

Sunday, November 27

Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.

Art Open Studios: Nine artists in Macedon will be opening their studios and discussing their work. Macedon. Also Saturday. 10am-4pm. Free.

Flowers Pick Your Own Peonies: Experience the beauty of a peony harvest. Select your own stems. Romswood Farm, 155 Cherokee Rd, Kerrie. 11am-1pm. Also Thursday and Saturday. Adult $50, Non-picker $20, Under-18 free.

Books Self-Publishing Workshop: Everything you need to know about self-publishing in traditional book format or digitally. With Geoff Maddern and Mark Wilson. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 11am-3pm. $90.

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.

Music First & Forever: Jessica Mauboy, Baker Boy and King Stingray will be among more than 20 artists performing in a concert to celebrate Blak excellence and First Nations culture and music. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 1pm-10pm. Entry $79, Under-12 free.

Theatre We Will Rock You: The story of a group of Bohemians struggling to restore the free exchange of thought and fashion – all to the soundtrack of Queen. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. Until November 27. 2pm-5pm. Adult $35 Concession $28, Under-16 $25.

Games Board Game Gathering: Monthly group. New players welcome. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-5pm.

Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

Exhibitions

Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Lesley Rankin, Buttlejorrk artists. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Exhibitions: Cecilia Fogelberg, Laetitia Olivier-Gargano, Pip Byrne. Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Around Our Ranges (window), Macedon Ranges, Black and White Meets Circles. 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 From Earth to Sea: A collection of paintings by Nick Dell’Oso. 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

Music The Legends – Adele: Casey Withoos (The Voice, season one) and the nine-piece Orkestra Llektriq perform Adele’s hits. Woodend. December 3.

Market Hanging Rock Craft Market: Crafts and produce. Hanging Rock Reserve. December 10.

Wellness Lavender Sensory Experience and Farm Tour: Learn about lavender, discover the therapeutic benefits of pure oil, and delight in the flavour sensations when it is used as a culinary herb. Chintin. December 10-11 and 17-18.

Have a great week!

Richard