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COMMUNITY EVENTS
DANCING FUN
Spend your Saturday evening with the Spring Gully Dance Committee.
There will be fun music by Family Rhythm Dance Band and a friendly atmosphere.
$9 admission.
QR code check-in and proof of double vaccination required.
All enquiries, please phone Keith 5444 2953 or Joy 0438 544 705.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully.
When: Saturday, December 4, 7.30pm to 11pm.
WATERBUG BLITZ
The OzFish Campaspe Loddon Chapter is a local community group dedicated to protecting and restoring aquatic habitats in our region.
They are proud to be hosting a Waterbug Blitz.
Under a microscope, waterbugs appear to be part of their own world, yet they are important for our rivers, and are food for many fishes.
For more information, click here.
Where: Kyneton Botanical Gardens, Mollison Street, Kyneton.
When: Sunday, December 5, 2pm to 3pm.
GROW GROUPS
GROW has offered weekly peer support groups for mental wellbeing for over 60 years.
With a unique program formed from lived experience of many people, these groups help reduce isolation, offer hope, build contribution and leadership and much more.
Online Zoom groups available - please call Lindy on 0448 052 769.
Where: Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church, 10 Camp Street, Kangaroo Flat.
When: Tuesday's, December 7, from 2pm.
POP-UP PRIDE
Head along to a Pop-Up Pride event to celebrate 40 years of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Victoria.
This event includes musicians, drag performers, Gay Stuff Markets, Trans Clothing Swap, short films from Bendigo Queer Film Festival, a reading nook and literature display, history exhibition, Headspace diversity art exhibition, AIDS Quilt display and community stalls.
Where: Bendigo Library and Bendigo Town Hall, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, December 4, noon to 5pm.
COME AND TRY CROQUET
Come and try a day of croquet at the Golden Square Croquet Club.
The sport is suitable for people of all ages and is a way to get healthy while having fun.
This event is free with no obligations.
All equipment is provided, just wear flat shoes.
For more information, please call Don on 5449 6332 or Pam on 5441 8220.
Where: Golden Square Croquet Club, Wade Street, Bendigo.
When: Call for dates and times.
EXHIBITIONS AND CONCERTS
ARTPUFF
Celebrate art and life with Artpuff, a new creative space at The Mill in Castlemaine.
Artpuff is run by artists Kir Larwill and Melissa Proposch and showcases some of the most inspiring regional artists, with workshops for locals and visitors.
Artpuff's current exhibition shares the work of Kim Barter with the exhibition titled: Tickled Pink.
The exhibition is based around Kim Barter's profound connection with the landscape around her.
There is also two workshops for those who are seeking to make space for art available.
For more information, click here.
Where: Located inside The Mill, Castlemaine.
When: Open Thursday's to Sunday's, 11am to 5pm.
COMMUNITY ARTS EXHIBITION
This anticipated annual exhibition showcases the diverse talents of the Central Goldfields Shire and Avoca residents.
The exhibition will be full of a variety of paintings, textiles, digital work, ceramics, sculptures, miniatures and woodwork.
Where: Central Goldfields Visitor Information Centre, Railway Station, Station Street, Maryborough.
When: Until December 5, 9am to 5pm.
FESTIVALS, FAIRS AND SHOWS
SUMMER OF CELLAR DOORS
Summer of Cellar Doors is back on in 2021 with another line-up of events that will keep people coming back to Heathcote right across the summer months.
Wineries within the region will be celebrating old and new releases, hosting guest chefs and producers.
There will be food and wine pairing experiences, new cellar doors and lots of live music.
More than 10 wineries are joining in the fun, with something for every wine lover to enjoy.
All wineries will be operating in a COVID safe manner. Booking in advance is recommended. Click here for more information.
Where: Heathcote region.
When: Every weekend in summer, 10am to 6pm.
PLAN AHEAD
HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
This 40th Anniversary of the first exhibition held at 'The Bricky' (Castlemaine Brickworks Gallery) showcases 20 artists selected from Castlemaine Artists Co-Op Inc.
Artists featured include Michael-Francis Cartwright, Paul Cavell, Graeme Dawes, Juliana Hilton, Ann Langdon, Bruno Leepin and many more.
There will be paintings, photographs, sculptures and more.
Click here for more information.
Where: Castlemaine Brickworks Gallery, Gallway Street, Castlemaine.
When: Open on weekends of December 11-12 and 18-19, 11am to 5pm.
LILLIAN ALBAZI
Renowned Australian jazz vocalist Lillian Albazi and her acclaimed band are releasing their debut album.
After making her headliner debut at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival in 2016, Lillian has graced the stages of many festivals and venues around Australia.
Lillian Albazi and her band renew the familiar on After-Image with complex takes on classic and contemporary standards.
Recorded over two days at Rolling Stock Recording Rooms by Myles Mumford and mastered by Adam Dempsey, After-Image is a reflection of Lillian's musical beginnings.
This album tour will showcase in Bendigo on December 18. Click here for more information and tickets.
Adult tickets cost $35 and concession tickets cost $32.
Where: Bendigo Bank Theatre, View Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, December 18, from 8pm.
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Planning your next festival? Look no further than the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival.
This event will feature 15 concerts across five days with budding superstars such as Chloe Lankshear, Grace Clifford and Charlotte Miles performing.
There will also be David Elton, Sulki Yu, Amir Farid, Donald Nicholson and Stephen King making their first appearances at the festival.
The festival boasts a varied repertoire throughout the week and will continue the tradition of the Community Concert at the Bendigo Town Hall, along with the Bendigo Chamber Choir.
To see the full program click here.
Where: Various venues in Bendigo.
When: February 2 to 6.
THE RED DYNASTY
The Red Dynasty, an exhibition by local artist Angela Morrissey, explores the current system of government in the People's Republic of China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
It explores the role of women in these countries with paintings inspired by photos of military parades and communist propaganda.
For more information on the exhibition, click here or email a.morrissey@phoenixfm.org.au
Where: Bendigo Bank Central Building (formerly Fountain Court) Exhibit B.
When: Wednesday, December 15 to Sunday, January 9, 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
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