What's on in Castlemaine June 2-29

This week at the Theatre Royal. Tonight, Friday May 31, The Hunt (MA) at 8.30pm. For full movie session times and entertainment details phone 5472 1196 or visit www.theatreroyal.info.
Now until Sunday June 2. Reconciliation Week. Displays at the Castlemaine Market Building from 9am-5pm. Find out about our local Aboriginal history. Free entry. On Friday, May 31, Kup Murri - a Torres Strait Islander feasting ceremony. At Victory Park and the Ray Bradfield Room, Castlemaine. Lunch at 12.30pm. Be there from early morning to help start the food cooking in the ground, be part of the cleansing ceremony at 9am, help weave some mats and share morning tea between 10 and noon and join in at 12.30pm to share the food and be entertained by local artists, including Kinja. BYO chair. Free entry. Details: 5479 1000 or cbutler@cdch.com.au
Now until June 9. Aftershocks. Castlemaine Theatre Company presents Aftershocks by Paul Brown and the Newcastle Workers Committee. Directed by Tricia O'Hara. Friday/Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. At the Phee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. Bookings at Maine Shoes and Accessories, 174 Barker Street, Castlemaine, phone 5472 1136.
Now until June 16. Relics. Marte Newcome presents her exhibition Relics at The Comma Hotel, 16 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine. Including sculpture, printmaking, digital art, painting and drawing, Relics explores the notion of 'digital welding', where all the components are real but re-formed digitally to create a virtual sculpture on the computer. Details: 5472 2205.
Friday, May 31 at 6pm. Rock, Paper, Chisels exhibition opening. An exhibition by local stonemason and artist Joe Pratt, will open at CASPA, Castlemaine Contemporary Art Space, off Hargraves Street, above Stonemans Bookroom in Castlemaine. The exhibition will showcase Mr Pratt's drawings and stone sculptures. All are welcome to attend the opening to meet the artist. CASPA is open 10-5 daily for viewing. Details: May Pratt - 0434513675
Tonight, Friday May 31 at 8pm. Mount Alexander Deb Ball. At the Castlemaine Town Hall. Come and see the 23 debs and partners all looking stunning as they dance. This event is run by a non profit organisation and all profits will go to the Windarring Respite Appeal. Tickets are $20 which includes supper. Tickets for the balcony are an extra $5. All are welcome to come along and join in for this special occasion. Details: Pat - 5472 1158.
Tonight, Friday May 31 at 8.30pm. Fourteen Nights at Sea and Junk Horses. At The Bridge Hotel, 21 Walker Street, Castlemaine. Cost: $8. And on Saturday at 2pm The Mersons, free event, and at 8.30pm, Lloyd Speigel, cost: $15. Also on Sunday at 4pm, The Exit Crowd, another free event. For full details visit www.facebook.com/thebridgecastlemaine or phone 5472 1161.
Friday, May 31. Kup Murri. A Torres Strait Islander feasting ceremony. At Victory Park and the Ray Bradfield room in Castlemaine. Be there from early morning to help start the food cooking in the ground and be a part of the cleaning ceremony at 9am. Help weave mats and share morning tea between 10am and noon then join in at 12.30 to share food and be entertained by local artists including Kinja. Bring your own chair. Free entry.
Friday, May 31 at 7pm. Campbells Creek Football/Netball Club Trivia Night. At the clubrooms. Tables of 10. Bring your own supper. $10 per person. Phone: 0419 033 087 or 0418 572 866.
Saturday, June 1, 11am-2.30pm. A Celtic Pilgrimage. Beginning at the Duke of Cornwall mine site at Fryerstown, then moves to the site of Welsh-speaking chapel in Wesley Hill and concludes in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens for a remembrance of St.Columba of Iona. For details contact the Anglican Parish office in Castlemaine on 5472 1137.
Saturday, June 1 at 3pm. Tales from the Hearth. At The Comma, 12-16 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine. Come along and spin your story with friends and colleagues, have a drink and get to know others in the community. John Flaus will steer you through the process. Bookings and enquiries: 5472 2205.
Saturday, June 1, 6-10pm. Bushdance Against Want. Annual fundraiser for Oxfam. Join in the fun at Castlemaine Town Hall. Music provided by Jane Thompson, James Rigby and friends. Easy, called dances from many nations. Home-made soup and bread served at 7pm. Alcohol-free event. Tea, coffee and fruit provided. Tickets at the door: $20/single, $40/family.
Saturday, June 1. Hell ain't a bad place to be - the story of Bon Scott. At the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine. No AC/DC fan should miss this. Nick Barker and an all star band pay tribute to the legendary AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. Tickets on sale now at www.theatreroyal.info. Details: 5472 1196.
Sunday, June 2, 9am-1pm. Castlemaine Farmers Market. At Victory Park, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. Come and see quality produce with over 50 stalls and taste the difference. Details: 0429 518 985.
Sunday, June 2, 9.30-11am. Newstead Landcare planting. Near confluence off Muckleford Creek and Loddon River at Newstead. Go 1.5km South East down Panmure Street from the Crown Hotel/Dig cafe on the Pyrenees Highway. Bring your own digging implement, gloves, and a mug for morning tea. Details: Frances-5476 2691.
Sunday, June 2, 10am until noon. Castlemaine Landcare Indigenous food planting day. Meet at Happy Valley Road end of the walking track opposite Verlin Street. A special focus on planting indigenous food plants of the area. Learn what plants were used for what purpose. Bring gloves and a planting tool. Enjoy morning tea. Details: 5470 6340.
Sunday, June 2 at 3.30pm. JAZZ 'N Shiraz. At The Comma, 12-16 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine. A Jazz Jamming Session. Now a regular monthly fixture. Top talent comes to town, wonderful spontaneous creative playing, fun, surprising, endearing and energetic. Come and experience a very special afternoon. Bookings and enquiries: 5472 2205.
Sunday, June 2 at 6pm. Vocal Nosh. At the Newstead Community Centre. A good sing and good food in convivial company. Songs in folk style, mostly a cappella, no prior musical experience necessary and no need to read music. This month will be 'Saucy songs for the young at heart' - a night for all ages with extra songs for kids before tea, with Fay White. Cost is $15 ($12 concession) and $5 for children. Please book for catering, call Kerrie on 5470 5645.
Monday, June 3 at 10.30am. Monday Creative Living Inc. At St Mary's Church Hall, Castlemaine. Blumes Fashions. All Welcome.
Tuesday, June 4 at 5.30pm. Castlemaine TOWN (take off weight naturally) Club meeting. The Castlemaine TOWN Club is having a membership drive and would like to welcome anyone who would like to join their friendly, supportive group with a view of losing weight. At the Campbells Creek Community Centre. Details: Barbara 5472 3977.
Thursday, June 6. Salvation Army Thrift Shop $6 Bag Sale. 310 Barker Street, Castlemaine.
June 7, 8, 9 and 10. Rotary Club Castlemaine Art Show. At the Castlemaine Town Hall. Opening Friday, June 7 at 7.30pm. Tickets available at the door or by phoning 0418 535 257. Meet the artists, music by Castlemaine Secondary College, savouries served, guest artist Joseph Zbukvic, raffle: Painting "Autumn Hues" by Catherine Tait valued at $450. Painting on display at Fergus the Frog in Barker Street, Castlemaine. Tickets $2. Details: 5472 2533.
Saturday, June 8, 3-5pm. Dangers of Wifi. Is wireless Internet safe? See films at the Uniting Church Hall, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine. Brought to you by Citizens Advocating for a Safe Environment. Details: info@geomantica.com.
Thursday, June 13, 12.30-4.30pm. Care To Dance. Bendigo Health Care Support Services invites carers and partners to their Olde Time Dancing Band at the Castlemaine Town Hall. Prizes and refreshments available. To RSVP call 54711017.
Friday, June 14 to Saturday, June 22. Trap for a Lonely Man. Cathouse Players presents a murder/mystery Trap for a Lonely Man by Robert Thomas at Chewton Senior Citizens Centre on June 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8pm. Matinee on June 16 at 2pm. Tickets: $20/$15 concession. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CSRW Enquiries: www.cathouseplayers.com.au or call 5422 1603.
Friday June 14 to Saturday June 29. Grey Gardens. Three's A Crowd Inc presents Grey Gardens the musical at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Casltmaine. Grey Gardens is a darkly thrilling, quirky and heartbreaking musical based on the true story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale. Tickets at The Shoe Connection in Mostyn Street, Castlemaine or The Capital by calling 5434 6100. Prices $24 adults or $20 concession. For details visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Threes-a-Crowd/215449821815253