Castlemaine What's On - April 5-May 11

This week's films at the Theatre Royal. For full movie session times and entertainment details phone 5472 1196 or visit www.theatreroyal.info.
April 2-25. A Sensory Experience. A celebration of artworks by Steven J Coventry, who lives with Asperger's Syndrome, helping raise awareness for World Autism Awareness Month (April). The exhibition was officially opened on Tuesday evening and runs until April 25 at the Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine.
Friday, April 5 at 7.30pm. Concert at Lot 19, Castlemaine. Two exciting contemporary acoustic acts - The String Contingent, and Lucy Wise and the B'Gollies. Tickets $20 adult, $15 concession, kids under 12 free. Bookings preferred! For bookings and enquiries contact Mark Anstey 0427 724 149 or email lot19artspace@gmail.com
Saturday, April 6 at 3pm. Australian Chamber Choir in concert at Christ Church on Agitation Hill, Castlemaine. Valiant for Truth, music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Tallis, Byrd and Gibbons. Tickets $25, $20 concession. Bookings through church office 10am to 2pm on 5472 1137 or at the door.
Sunday, April 7, 6am-3pm. Castlemaine Lions Club Swap Meet. At the Camp Reserve in Castlemaine. A large number of sites. Details: 0418 517 830 or email rongartside@live.com.au
Sunday, April 7, 9am-5pm. VicMasters and Junior Criterium Championships. See the streets come to life as cyclists from all over Victoria merge on Castlemaine for some amazing action. Details: 0418 899 066, email: eventsec@castlemainecyclingclub.org.au or visit www.castlemainecyclingclub.org.au
Sunday, April 7 at 6pm. Vocal Nosh. A good sing and good food at the Newstead Community Centre. This month: Travelling Songs - of coming and going with Fay White. Songs in the folk style, mostly a cappella. No prior musical experience necessary. No need to read music. Cost: $15 ($12 concession), $5 for children including food. Please book for catering purposes, call Kerrie on 5470 5645 or email kerriep@mmnet.com.au.
Sunday, April 7 at 2pm. Fringe Festival thank you celebration at CASPA (above Stonemans Bookroom). Come along to the celebration evening at CASPA, enjoy light music, refreshments and a barbecue. Thank yous may be made and stories shared.
Tuesday, April 9 at 4pm. Childrens choir. No experience necessary. Children aged 8-18. At the Botanical Gardens Tearooms, Castlemaine. For details contact the Ballet Academy on 0421 848 296.
Wednesday, April 10 at 6.30pm. Education Program. Free talks, Designing a wildlife corridor - what works and why? Speakers: Dr Rodney van der Ree (University of Melbourne), Phillipa Schapper (Superb Parrot Project). At the Elphinstone Community Hall. Free entry, all welcome. Details: www.connectingcountry.org.au or call Max on 5472 1594.
Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Mt Alexander Vintage Engine Club Vintage Engine Rally, John Powell Reserve, Guildford. Explore the great display of vintage engines and machinery from Australia's mechanical past dating from the 1800s and tractors from 1949-1955. Enjoy a great family day out viewing working displays and meeting the members of this passionate local group. Catering will be provided by the Guildford CFA and there will be a jumping castle for the kids. 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday. Entry $5 adults, $1 for kids.
Friday, May 11 at 2pm. Fundraising Event. The Liberty Christian Life Centre invites you to a fundraising event. The Victoria Police Pipe Band and Showband combined will be re-appearing for a concert at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. Cost is $30 ($25 concession) with proceeds going towards Youth ministry and Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria. Bookings essential, no tickets sold on the door. Phone Jessie on 0417 334 907.