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August 2018
Bee’s Knees, exhibition by Miranda Watts
New artworks by Castlemaine artist Miranda Watts, exploring the use of vintage paper debris. The debris is collaged together creating images of beauty, the known, unknown, humour and the purely bizarre.
Find out more »Postnatal planning workshop for expecting parents
Are you having a baby? You have probably planned for the birth, but have you planned for after the birth? I run free monthly postnatal planning workshops for expecting parents in Castlemaine. Come along and learn how to have a peaceful postnatal. Learn why new mothers feel exhausted and overwhelmed and,more importantly what to do about it. Discover how traditional cultures around the world support new mothers after birth and how you can use this yourself postpartum. Learn practical ways…
Find out more »September 2018
She Writes in White Ink, Emily Donehue, Melita Jansen
She Writes in White Ink includes works by emerging artists Emily Donehue and Melita Jansen who are both currently visual art students at Latrobe University. The works in this exhibition are partly inspired by the writings of French feminist philosopher Helene Cixous and are examining a women’s position within society and the many roles she plays.
Find out more »Old Time Dance
MBAS is pleased to announce their latest Old Time Dance will be held at the Maldon Community Centre, Francis Street, Maldon on Friday September 7. Brush off your dancing shoes and join us for a great night's entertainment - live band, delicious supper and door raffle included.
Find out more »Maldon Market: Hand Made, Home Grown!
The Maldon Market is a monthly farmers and makers market that brings together the very best hand made products and home grown produce from independent artisans, gourmet food makers and growers. Take your time to explore the market stalls and enjoy the wonderful vibe, music and entertainment in the picturesque town of Maldon.
Find out more »No Lights No Lycra Castlemaine
No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) - Lights out, it's time to dance. NLNL is a monthly dance event. This is your chance to dance in the dark for the pure joy of dancing. There is no light, no teacher and no steps to learn. Just free movement in a friendly, non-threatening, drug and alcohol free environment. The playlist is a little bit of every thing from pop to indie, rock to hip hop, dance and soul to super cheesy top…
Find out more »Maldon Golden Movies
The Maldon Movies Film Society meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7.15 for a 7.30 screening. Membership is $25 per year for 10 screenings. Join on the night or at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. On The Beach, Director: Stanley Kramer , Made in : Australia in 1959, 134 minutes www.facebook.com/groups/804581423050772/
Find out more »Guildford Banjo Jamoboree
If you haven’t attended before, Guildford is a small settlement in Central Victoria, Australia, around 12km south of Castlemaine, and 25km north of Daylesford. The Banjo Jamboree was set up in 2004 to celebrate and highlight the banjo, its forms and its music. It is held on the weekend which corresponds to the third Friday in September each year.
Find out more »October 2018
Leslie Thornton, Clocktober
When Leslie Thornton was a young student he lived right next door to the school but was always late. A confirmed clock watcher Leslie would stare at the schoolroom clock and sometimes observe the second hand slowing down and often stopping completely. Now an iconoclast, artist and horologist, Leslie likes to play with rigid concepts and the clock provides endless variations to blur images that are unquestioned and ubiquitous. CLOCKTOBER is an exhibition of one hundred clocks to be opened…
Find out more »No Lights No Lycra Castlemaine
No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) - Lights out, it's time to dance. NLNL is a monthly dance event. This is your chance to dance in the dark for the pure joy of dancing. There is no light, no teacher and no steps to learn. Just free movement in a friendly, non-threatening, drug and alcohol free environment. The playlist is a little bit of every thing from pop to indie, rock to hip hop, dance and soul to super cheesy top…
Find out more »Run the Maine
Locally organised and managed by volunteers Run the Maine is a fun run raising money for Castlemaine health. Distances of 14km trail run, 11km road run, 5.5km run and Lap of the gardens 1.7km run/walk.
Find out more »Maldon Market: Hand Made, Home Grown!
The Maldon Market is a monthly farmers and makers market that brings together the very best hand made products and home grown produce from independent artisans, gourmet food makers and growers. Take your time to explore the market stalls and enjoy the wonderful vibe, music and entertainment in the picturesque town of Maldon.
Find out more »Maldon Golden Movies
The Maldon Movies Film Society meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7.15 for a 7.30 screening. Membership is $25 per year for 10 screenings. Join on the night or at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. On The Beach, Director: Stanley Kramer , Made in : Australia in 1959, 134 minutes www.facebook.com/groups/804581423050772/
Find out more »155th Annual Maldon Agricultural Show
Our local show features a wide range of horse events, livestock judging, a great range of Pavilion categories and free entertainment for kids and adults alike. Highlights include the annual Ute Push challenge, Sheaf Toss, "Follow the Farmer's Footsteps" and our Grand Parade.
Find out more »November 2018
Maldon Folk Festival
Maldon Folk Festival, located in Central Victoria, has been held annually for more than four decades. Each year we provide a long weekend of quality entertainment at affordable prices, to suit all age groups.
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