Thursday, September 13, 2012

What's On in Castlemaine Sept 14-Oct 13

This week's films at the Theatre Royal. Tonight, Friday September 14. Hysteria (MA15+) at 8.30pm. For full movie session times and entertainment details phone 5472 1196 or visit www.theatreroyal.info.
Now until September 21. Life drawing sessions.
Held every Thursday from 7pm-9pm during school terms at the West End Hall, corner of Woodman and View streets, Castlemaine. Run by a not-for-profit community group of artists. No tuition and participants provide their own drawing materials. Cost is $15 per session. Details: Brett 5474 2875.
Tonight, Friday September 14. Live music. Friday night live music at the Cumberland Hotel, Castlemaine, in the bistro from 7pm. Details: 5472 1052.
Saturday, September 15, 10am-4pm. CASPA working bee. CASPA is holding a Working Bee to clean the floorboards and paint the stairway. They know you will agree that this is long overdue and would love your assistance! At CASPA, above Stoneman's Bookrooms, Castlemaine.
Saturday, September 15. Healthy Soil Workshop. Katie Finlay, organic orchardist of Mount Alexander Fruit Gardens, will cover the basics of building a healthy soil for your vegetable garden and fruit trees. Please arrive at noon for registration and a cup of tea, for a 12.30pm start. Cost: $5 donation. At The Hub Plot, MASG's demonstration food garden, rear 233 Barker Street, Castlemaine. Details: Heather-0409 327791.
Saturday, September 15, from 8pm to 1am. The Castlemaine Community House 18th Annual Spring Ball. At the Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine. Warm to the sweet Caribbean sounds crafted by the Kingston Big Bamboo Orchestra and dance the night away courtesy of DJ Wailer. Supper will be provided. No BYO, but affordable beverage prices. Tickets are available at Green Goes The Grocer in Templeton Street, or on-line at http://www.cch.org.au. Cost is $40 waged or $30 unwaged/concession.
Sunday, September 16. Metcalfe vintage tractor pull. The annual tractor pull is on again at the Metcalfe recreation reserve. Details: Marg 5423 2336.
Sunday, September 16 at 4.30pm. Food for thought film at the Ray Bradfield Rooms, Castlemaine. This film explores the whole process of growing, picking, processing and distributing this magic bean and is essential viewing for all coffee drinkers. This film is brought to you by Growing Abundance. Entry by donation.

Monday, September 17 at 7pm. Robin de Crespigny.
The Castlemaine Library presents Robin de Crespigny, acclaimed author of The People Smuggler, the true story of Ali al Jenabi, the 'Oskar Schindler of Asia'. Light refreshements available. Admission free. Bookings: phone 5472 1458.
Tuesday, September 18. Harcourt Uniting Church Adult Fellowship Annual Luncheon at Harcourt Leisure Centre, Binghams Road, Harcourt. Luncheon begins at noon followed by guest speaker the Reverend David Mills, community Minister for flood affected regions. $10 entry. Please RSVP by September 16 to Marie on 5474 2739.
Thursday, September 20 at 1.30pm. The Fabulous Fifties. Harcourt CWA invites you to attend its annual concert. Come dressed in your favourite 1950's dress or outfit, enter the dress parade, rummage through the items on the trading table, buy a raffle ticket, sit back and enjoy the fun and music of the 1950's then enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea. At the Harcourt Leisure Centre. Please RSVP to Marie Twyford on 5474 2739 or email mltwyford@gmail.com by September 13.
Friday, September 21, 7-11pm. Open Mic/Performance Night. At the Daylesford Inn, 2891 Ballan Road, Daylesford. Entry is free. The feature act is Jarrod Shaw and Katie Gibson. A bonus act for the night will be the Daylesford Malmsbury choir. Open mic available - original songs, poems, covers, acapella and instrumentals all welcome. Details: Vanessa Craven 0408 994 393
Saturday, September 22. Balls 'n' all. Performing live at the Five Flags Hotel in Campbells Creek. Details ph: 5472 1010.
Thursday, September 27 at 7pm. LAG meeting. At the Five Flags Hotel, Campbells Creek. Newly formed group LAG invites landowners affected by a current planning dilemma to come to a second meeting. Council members will be present and a lively discussion and information exchange is anticipated. Refreshments available, please arrive by 6pm if having a meal. Opportunities exist to become involved in various committee activities by expressions of interest on the night or by contacting Glenn on gmatt692002@yahoo.com.au prior to this meeting.
Saturday, September 29 at 7.30pm. Nothing but my Genius. Michael Treloar presents Nothing but my Genius at the Anglican Hall, Agitation Hill, Castlemaine. Details: 5472 1137.
Sunday, September 30, 6-8pm. Castlemaine Chants at the Forge. Monthly kirtan (chanting) session for people interested in exploring a devotional path to their spirituality. If you can speak, you can chant! At the Forge Yoga studio, 341 Barker street, Castlemaine. Entry by gold coin donation. Contact: castlemainechants@gmail.com
Saturday, October 6 at 8.00pm. The Audition. A brand new, locally written musical drama by Doug Owen, The Audition at the Phee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. A night of grand music and high drama. Where does the script end and reality begin? Also showing on Sunday, October 7 at 2.30, Friday, October 12 at 8pm, Saturday, October 13 at 8pm and Sunday, October 14 at 2.30. More info at www.dougowen.com.au. Tickets $26 ($24 concession) at Maine Shoes, 174 Barker St, or opalblue@bigpond.com.au.
Sunday, October 7, 6-8.30pm. Vocal Nosh. At the Newstead Community Centre, Pyrenees Hwy, Newstead. Community singing, songs in the folk style, mostly a cappella. Cost: whole session: $15 full, $12 concession, $5 children. First hour only: $5. Price includes a healthy vegetarian meal, teas and coffee. Bookings: Kerrie 5470 5645. Please arrive 5.45 for 6pm start.
Saturday, October 13, 11am to 11pm. Spring folk and blues festival. At the Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent street, Daylesford. For bookings contact 0408 994 393 or visit www.daylesfordfolkbluesfest.com.

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