Celebrate central Victoria, the warmer weather and a community atmosphere at these great events.
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EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES
GARDEN SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
Get into the spirit of spring with the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition.
The gardens are full of creativity and garden enhancers with sculptures from all over Australia.
There is also a wide variety of garden art, plants, preserves and much more.
There will be something for everyone at the exhibition, with prices starting from a mere $5 to the more expensive $7000 items.
The exhibition will feature Australian natives, vegetable gardens, rose walks, proteas, fairy gardens and much more.
Group bookings available.
Entry, adults $7, children free.
For more information, click here.
Where: 373 Faraday Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange.
When: Each weekend until Sunday, November 24, plus Monday and Tuesday of Melbourne Cup, November 4 and 5.
BTC PRESENTS: WICKED
Bendigo Theatre Company is proud to present Wicked, the story behind Oz, the Wizard and Dorothy.
Based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, this performance will be filled with memorable tunes, choreography and much more.
This will be an evening of musical theatre, promising to be enjoyable for all.
Click here for more information and tickets.
Where: Ulumbarra Theatre, Gaol Road, Bendigo.
When: Until Sunday, November 3, various times.
COLIN COLAHAN
The Bendigo District RSL, with the support of the Eldon Hogan Trust and the Australian War Memorial, are launching an exhibition, Colin Colahan: His Art and Life during the Second World War.
This year is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, with the RSL and Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum (SMIMM) highlighting the service by central Victorian's in the Second World War.
One such person is Australian war artist, Colin Colahan, born in Woodend in 1897.
During his time as an official Australian War Artist, Colin Colahan had produced 83 works.
The exhibition will comprise 26 pieces and has been curated by SMIMM curator, Kirsten McKay.
Accompanying the exhibition will be the launch of the SMIMM's first special catalogue.
Cost to view the exhibition is included in general admission ticket.
For more information, phone 5442 4513.
Where: Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum, Pall Mall, Bendigo.
When: Until Sunday, February 2, 10am to 4pm.
SCULPTURE IN MOTION
Following on from the successful Art in the Vines - Sculpture Exhibition and Trail, the Hanging Rock Winery is pleased to announce its second exhibition, Art in the Vines - Sculpture in Motion.
This exhibition will showcase sculptures relying on motion for effect.
Some of the works exhibited are made by kinetic sculpture artist Rudi Jass; winner of Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea in 2018 James Parrett; local artists; and creator of the Federation Bells in Melbourne's Birrarung Marr, Anton Hasell.
For more information about the exhibition, click here.
Where: Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Road, Newham.
When: Until Sunday, February 23.
BALENCIAGA: SHAPING FASHION
World-class couture has come back to town, with Bendigo Art Gallery's newest exhibition, Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion.
This exhibition showcases the growth and works of designer Cristobel Balenciaga and his legacy of the modern designers he influenced.
The exhibition will feature contemporary designs by the house of Balenciaga, with video footage that shows historic garments morphing into modern interpretations.
For more information on the exhibition, the gallery and bookings, click here.
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, View Street, Bendigo.
When: Until Sunday, November 10.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
WALKING TOUR
This Walks into History Tour, sponsored by the Bendigo Historical Society, will showcase Bendigo's Hunter House and the Favaloro Butter Factory.
Guide, Dennis Johanson, will lead the tour with Hunter House owner Don Erskine speaking about the history of the house.
One hour tour, cost $5 per person, children free.
Dennis Johanson 0409 957 691.
Where: Meet at Grimsby Mills (opposite Target), Wills Street, Bendigo.
When: Sunday, November 3, from 10am.
ARTHRITIS CLUB
The Bendigo Arthritis Club meets at the Long Gully Community Centre to discuss various topics for those living with arthritis.
This week, Justine O'Bree of Bendigo Health will speak about the MOVE program 'Managing Osteoarthritis via Exercise and Education.'
All are welcome to attend.
Enquiries to John 0417 513 841.
Where: Long Gully Community Centre, Havilah Road, Long Gully.
When: Wednesday, November 6, from 1.30pm.
TALK AND TOUR
The Victoria Hill Talk and Tour allows for attendees to learn more about Bendigo's Gold Mining History.
Guide, Billy Allen, will talk about the town's history and the story of Albert Richardson.
This is a free event for all ages.
Where: Albert Richardson Reserve, Marong Road, Bendigo (up from Spotlight).
When: Sunday, November 3, from 10am.
JAZZ JAM
The Castlemaine Jazz Jam is on again, entertaining crowds with local jazz music.
On the first Sunday of every month, community members can get together and sing, play or listen to the various tunes that will fill the bar.
Where: The Maurocco Bar, 4 Templeton Street, across from Castlemaine Railway Station.
When: Sunday, November 3, 2pm to 5pm.
SPRING CARNIVAL DANCE
Greater Bendigo Danceland are hosting a Spring Carnival themed dance this weekend.
The dance will include a delicious high tea supper, a lucky door and a raffle.
Dress up in your best racing attire.
Entry $8 per person.
Enquiries phone Sharon on 5447 0775.
Where: St Andrew's Uniting Church Hall, Myers Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, November 2, from 8pm.
WORKING BEE
The Friends of Spring Gully Creek are hosting a Waterbugs and Working Bee Creek'y event for all to get involved in.
Discover the local waterbugs and help out with maintance work on a tree planting site.
For more information and a map of the event meeting points, click here or email: springgullyfriends@gmail.com or phone 0409 815 371.
Where: Foley Crossing, near Spring Gully Primary School, Spring Gully.
When: Sunday, November 3, 10am to noon.
DANCING INTO THE NIGHT
Enjoy an evening of dance with the Spring Gully Hall Committee this weekend.
There will be great music by Max Farrar, a fun program and a home cooked supper.
The event also includes raffles and prizes.
Admission is $9 and all are welcome.
For more information contact Keith on 5444 2953.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, Spring Gully Road, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, November 2, from 8pm.
OPEN GARDENS
Open Gardens Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation formed in 2015, continuing the long tradition of opening private gardens throughout Victoria following the closure of Open Gardens Australia.
Each season there are diverse gardens and events, allowing for attendees to see the small, big, quirky, rural and much more, all in garden form.
This weekend, two gardens are open, Verdicus and Duneira.
Verdicus is retired landscape designer Bruce Honey's garden.
Located in the Macedon Ranges, the property is on nine acres. It was originally farmland covered in blackberries.
Bruce created the garden with formal design styles, avenues of trees, hedges and much more.
Read more about Verdicus here.
The second garden, historic Duneira, features a lot of spring colour.
The garden was established in 1872 with ancient trees and an English style and miraculously remained intact after surviving bushfires in the region in 1983.
The garden comprises 16 acres of bluebells, dogwoods, azaleas and much more.
Read more about Duneira here.
Entry into the gardens is $10 each, children under 18 free. The gardens will also feature coffee, cakes and something for everyone.
For more information on all the gardens in Open Gardens Victoria, click here.
Where: Mount Macedon
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 10am to 4pm.
CASTLEMAINE SHOW
The 164th annual Castlemaine Show is on once again, showcasing and celebrating the community spirit of the regional town.
There will be sheep and shearing demonstrations, lambs to bottle feed, displays of arts and crafts, cooking, horticulture and more.
Children can be entertained by showbags, sideshows and face painting, animal farms and reptile displays.
There will also be various carnival food vendors.
Adults $10; pensions, concessions and students $5 and children under six years have free entry.
Where: Camp Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine.
When: Saturday, November 2, 9.30am to 2.30pm.
LET'S WALK
Victoria Walks will host weekly walks for people living in Kangaroo Flat for the month of October.
In partnership with City of Greater Bendigo and Healthy Heart Victoria, this event not only gets you out and about, but also helps increase fitness.
Walks will take about 30 to 40 minutes.
Click here to see a digital version of the map.
Where: Meet at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, Kangaroo Flat.
When: Wednesday, November 6, from 10am. Running until Wednesday, November 13.
FESTIVALS
INGLEWOOD ALIVE
Discover the small town of Inglewood, half an hour outside of the Bendigo town centre, with the Lions Club Inglewood Alive Festival.
This event will have something for everyone, bringing together community groups from Inglewood and surrounding districts to promote the town.
There will be gourmet food vans, a food court, live entertainment, car and motorcycle shows, market stalls, various community group exhibits, free children's activities and much more.
The Wimmera Axemen's Association Championship Woodchop competition will also be held.
For more information, phone Suzi Birthisel 0408 103 518 or email: inglewoodalive@gmail.com.
Where: Brooke Street, Inglewood.
When: Sunday, November 3, 9.30am to 4pm.
SPRINGFEST
The Epsom Primary School is celebrating the spring months with their SpringFest.
The event is a major fundraiser for the school and will feature activities for everyone.
There will be market stalls, wildlife shows, foods, drinks and much more.
Where: Epsom Primary School, Howard Street.
When: Friday, November 8, 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
FOLK FESTIVAL
Coming up at the start of summer is the annual Maldon Folk Festival.
The festival will give attendees four days of folk music, dance, workshops and various activities around Maldon.
The event has been around for more than four decades, giving locals and those from afar the chance to experience a festival atmosphere.
This event will have something for everyone to enjoy
Click here for a full list of performers and for further information.
Where: Maldon.
When: Until Monday, November 4.
IRIS PLACE
Head along to this open garden event and learn more about the colourful plant that is the iris.
There are more than 340 different iris plants to view, all in varying colours and sizes.
Iris in pots are also available to buy.
Groups are welcome. Free entry.
For more information, phone 5446 7060.
Where: 155 Booth Road, Woodvale.
When: Until Sunday, November 10, 9am to 5pm.
PLAN AHEAD
BUDBURST FESTIVAL
Held within the wineries of the Cobaws, Macedon Ranges, this festival is a fun weekend of wine tasting, growing and making.
There will be about 25 cellar doors, offering wine tastings, gourmet foods and live entertainment.
The event also includes a "Hopper Bus" which will do a continual loop of the vineyards.
For more information and ticket prices, click here.
Where: Various locations in Macedon Ranges.
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10.
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