Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, October 17, to Sunday, October 23.
đź‘Ş After two years in which our schools have been disrupted by remote learning and unable to hold events, it’s wonderful to see spring fetes are returning. Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool is having a family fun day on Saturday. Mount Macedon Primary’s fete will be on November 12, and Woodend Primary’s Carlsruhe Fair will take place on November 26. Do you know of other local school fetes? Please contact me.
🎨 An art exhibition and auction featuring works by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists has opened. Treasures of this Land will raise money to help protect animals of the Macedon Ranges and their habitats. The exhibition can be viewed at Kyneton Ridge Estate every weekend until November 6.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Tuesday, October 18
Garden Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Duneira’s stables. Duneira, Officer Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-3pm. $220.
Wednesday, October 19
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.
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, October 20
Author Talk Tricia Stringer – Keeping up Appearances: Award-winning author Tricia Stringer chats about her new book. Kyneton Library, Baynton St. 11.30am-12.30pm. Free.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.
Music Guts Tour: Featuring Emma Donovan and The Putbacks, RAT!Hammock and The Pretty Littles. Macedon Railway Hotel, Smith St, Macedon. 7pm. $40.
Craft A Curious Circle – Bespoke Keyrings: Create things in a friendly and inclusive setting. Different activity each month. Romsey Library, Main St. 7pm-8.30pm. Free.
Friday, October 21
Music A Nightmare on Hamilton Street: Dress up in your scariest outfit and enjoy a spooky night of music. Mechanics Hall, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 6pm. $2.
Music Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette: Blues music. Supported by Bill Barber. Macedon Railway Hotel, Smith St, Macedon. 6pm-11pm. $25.
Quiz 90s Trivia Night: How well do you remember the 1990s? The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-10.30pm. Free.
Music Lior and Domini – Animal in Hiding: Animal in Hiding is the first album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Lior and exciting emerging artist Domini Forster. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St. 7.30pm-8.40pm. Full $45, Concession $35, Child (under 12) $10.
Theatre Cosi: A young man lands the job of drama teacher at a mental hospital and finds himself directing a production of the Mozart opera Così fan tutte. Masonic Centre, 7-9 Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 8pm-10.30pm. Full $25, Concession $20.
Saturday, October 22
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free (registration required).
Exercise Lancefield Parkrun: 5km fun run around Lancefield Park. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 8am. Free (registration required).
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.
Family Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool Family Fun Day: Pony rides, animal petting zoo, lawn games, outdoor playground, dancing, sausage sizzle, cakes. Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool, 61 Main Rd, Riddells Creek. 10am-2pm. Adult free, Child aged 2+ $10.
Garden Tour A Day on the Mount: Visit four beautiful gardens on Mt Macedon: Duneira, Cameron Lodge, Shepherd’s Bush, Viewfield. Lunch at Duneira’s stables. Duneira, Officer Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-3pm. $220.
Food & Music DV Cider Oktoberfest: Music from Bill Barber and Vintage Blues Machine. Plus competitions, food and drink. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 11.30am-8.30pm.
Music Live Music and Wine Tasting: With gourmet grazing box and roast chicken baguette. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-4pm. $15-$45.
Fortune-telling Tea Leaf Reading Masterclass: Learn to interpret the symbols in tea leaves. With psychic medium Rebecca Moore. 35 High St, Kyneton. 2pm-4pm. $80.
Theatre Cosi: A young man lands the job of drama teacher at a mental hospital and finds himself directing a production of the Mozart opera Così fan tutte. Masonic Centre, 7-9 Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 2pm-5pm. Full $25, Concession $20.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Music Freya Josephine Hollick & Luke Sinclair: Country music. Macedon Railway Hotel, Smith St, Macedon. 6pm-11pm. $30-$35.
Music Blast From the Past 80s Movies: An evening of music from films such as Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Breakfast Club and Footloose. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm-10.30pm. $26.
Music Marcel Borrack: Singer-songwriter who has released two solo albums as well as two albums with his band Minibikes. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm-11pm. $15.
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Sunday, October 23
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Music The SoSaxy Band: A fun and funky mix of jazz, soul, funk, and rhythm and blues. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Newham. 12pm-6pm. $26.
Theatre Cosi: A young man lands the job of drama teacher at a mental hospital and finds himself directing a production of the Mozart opera Così fan tutte. Masonic Centre, 7-9 Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 2pm-5pm. Full $25, Concession $20.
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.
Singing Sing Pub Sing: Gather your mates, order your favourite drink and sing your heart out. With choir leaders Andrew Price, Tara Flinn and Elly McKinnon. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. Adult $15, Child (12 and under) free.
Exhibitions
Online Magnificent Macedon Ranges: Photographs inspired by local people and scenery. Macedon Ranges Photographic Society online exhibition.
Kerrie Kerrie Hall Art Show: Showcasing Macedon Ranges artists. Ticket required for opening night. Fri 7.30pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Fri $20, Sat-Sun free.
Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Pretty Posy (group). 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. Official opening Sat 6pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Six Sided Stories (window), Macedon Ranges, Black and White Meets Circles. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Treasures of this Land: Art exhibition and auction. Featuring artworks from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Until November 6. Sat-Sun 11am-5pm.
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 Inked: Jo Hoyne uses drawings to explore the use of skin as art. 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
Open Garden Garden Tour – Verdicus: With designer and owner Bruce Honey. Over the past 21 years, this nine-acre site has been transformed from neglected farmland into a garden that fuses picturesque and formal design. Tylden. October 29.
Art & Wine Paint, Sip and Graze: Two-hour guided painting session, glass of wine, grazing table. Lancefield. October 29.
Market Hanging Rock Craft Market: Crafts and produce. Hanging Rock Reserve. October 29.
Theatre Madagascar: An intriguing story of a disappearance that changes three lives forever. Performed by The Mount Players. Macedon. November 4-20.
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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