Need something to do this weekend? Here are just some of our region’s great events.
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Bookvintage
Every three months Bendigo sets up for a grand vintage clothing and book sale.
If you are looking for the unique and unusual, then this sale is for you.
The event boasts Victorian dresses, retro outfits, 150 years of fashion and cabinets with fashion accessories.
There are also hundreds of books priced from a couple of dollars upwards.
For more information, call Keith Baverstock on 0408 380 524.
Where: Trades Hall, View Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16, from 10am.
Dinki Di Old Time Ball
The 23rd Annual Dinki Di Old Time Ball is on again.
The evening features a homemade supper and music by the Emu Creek Bush Band and The Gay Charmers.
Dress theme is formal, semi-formal or period clothing.
$25 entry.
For more information phone Dianne on 5442 1715 or 0418 172 286 or Mary on 5442 1153. Email: secretary@bendigobushdance.org.au
For mail: Bush Dance & Music Club Inc, PO Box 922 Bendigo 3552.
Where: Eaglehawk Town Hall (Star Cinema), Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk.
When: Saturday, September 15, from 8pm.
Music at Ulumbarra
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Benjamin Northey and accompanied by classical guitarist Slava Grigoryan, will perform a special one-night-only concert.
The evening will feature works by Stravinsky, Mozart, Rodrigo and more.
Audience members can join Principal Trombonist Brett Kelly at 6pm for a pre-concert conversation.
For bookings, click here.
Where: Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, September 15, from 6pm. Concert starts at 7pm.
Family History
Enjoy learning more about different family histories with special guest speaker Chris Elmore, as part of the Bendigo Family History Group.
Chris is a graduate of Monash and Melbourne Universities, with special studies in European, book and literary history.
He has collected and used old family documents to write several family histories.
The event will be followed by a cup of tea and the September general meeting.
All welcome to stay for meeting.
Where: Activity Room 1, Bendigo Library, Hargreaves Street.
When: Saturday, September 15, 2pm.
- Related: Digging up forgotten family history
Sunday Market
Trove is returning after a winter break for a relaxed day out.
The market features 45 unique handmade stalls, local burger truck Soul M8s and local music duo Nina and The Cad to entertain all market goers.
The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery and Cafe is also open during the market.
Where: The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery and Cafe, Bendigo.
When: Sunday, September 16, 10am-2pm.
Dancing through the night
Put on your toe tapping shoes and dance the night away at the Spring Gully Hall.
The night will bring you to your feet with music by Mantel, a good program and a delicious home-cooked supper.
The event also features a raffle and prizes.
Admission is $9 and all are welcome to attend.
For more information contact Keith on 5444 2953.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, Spring Gully Road, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, September 15, from 8pm.
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