July 13, 2023 - to What’s on this weekend

Fri 14 – Sun 16 Jul 2023 Hi everyone, Venture out this wintery weekend in Hepburn Shire – we have some great ideas to make it a wonderful time. Live music, markets and exhibitions across our villages of Creswick, Clunes, Trentham or Daylesford & Hepburn Springs.   Some highlights this weekend include: Vive Le France: celebrate Bastille Day with traditional music and songs in the Daylesford Town Hall. Or join Bistro Terroir for a 5 course dinner of beautiful French food, together with a carefully selected drinks range. Bookings essential. Fri 14  Jul Trentham Farmers Market: showcasing the finest fresh and seasonal produce from the region. Town Square, Trentham Sun 16 Jul   View this weeks What’s On as listed below.   Thanks, Visitor Services Team Volunteers & Staff

Fri 14 Jul

Aquarius Dreams 2 Live musical performances from a diverse group of artists, ranging from ambient dreamscapes to dance oriented beats and beyond – event proudly supporting Wombat Forest Care. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Fri 14 Jul, show from 6:30pm Vive La France! Join the Daylesford Community Brass Band & U3A Hepburn Shire’s ‘Le cercle français’ annual celebration with traditional music & songs with solo performers. BYO food, drink, crockery, cutlery & glasses. Wear something French! Raffle, prizes for the best table & costumes. Bookings essential. Where Town Hall, Daylesford When Fri14 Jul, from 6:30pm Georgia Ray Singer songwriter. A unique concoction of Pop, Alternative & Country genres. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Fri 14 Jul, from 6pm

Vida Jazz and Friends Smooth jazz in The Dame’s prohibition cocktail bar. Where Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs When Fri 14  Jul, from 7pm The Crumpled Gypsies Folk and Jazz Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Fri 14 Jul, from 6pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Fri 14  Jul, from 5:30pm

Sat 15 Jul

Swingtopia Soak up the simple joy of two acoustic guitars plus acousticbass playing a range of swing, gypsy and Latin favourites. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sat 15 Jul, from 6pm Shuffle Club Bringing a playful blend of Jazz, Swing, Blues and Boogie infused vintage party tunes. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Sat 15 Jul, show from 8pm David Cosma The Age described David Cosma as having the “full-bodied croon pairing the silken wryness of Elvis Costello and the gravel of Bob Dylan”. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 15 Jul, from 6pm

The Wünderhorns Ballarat’s own 7-piece trubači and Balkan folk-pop band performing wild, heart-felt and funky tunes. Where Odessa at Leaver’s Hotel, Creswick When Sat 15 Jul, from 7pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Sat 15 Jul, from 5:30pm DJ Luke Come down for a boogie! Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 15  Jul, from 9pm

Sun 16 Jul

Victoriana Gaye Indie Folk Pop Contact direct to confirm. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 16 Jul, from 12pm Sunday Pub Choir With Sallie Harvey & Julian Cairns. Come along & sing if you feel like it – songs from many eras & lots of styles. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sun 16 Jul, from 2pm Celtic Sessions Plenty of Guinness and Irish whisky to keep your thirsty shamrock shimmying… Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 16 Jul, from 3pm

Paper Mouse Beautiful melodies, great jazz vocal and a great list of songs. Contact direct to confirm. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun16 Jul, from 6pm Little Tree A local, contemporary folk trio. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sun 16 Jul, from 2pm

Saturday 15 Jul Creswick Market Neighbourhood House, Victoria St, Creswick 9am – 1pm   Glenlyon Village Market Glenlyon Hall, Daylesford – Malmsbury Rd, Glenlyon 9am – 1pm   Trentham Farmers Market Town Square, High St, Trentham 9am – 1pm   Wesley Hill Community Market 149 Duke St, Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) 7:30am – 1pm Sunday 16 Jul Daylesford Sunday Market 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford 8am- 1pm   Malmsbury Farmers & Artists Market Ellesmere Pl, Malmsbury 9am – 1pm   Talbot Farmers Market Scandinavian Cres, Talbot 9am – 1pm

Family Activities Tuki Trout Farm 60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton   Maze House 3155 Midland Hwy, Newlyn North   Creswick Woollen Mills Railway Parade, Creswick Daily 10am – 5pm   Spa Country Railway 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford Sun – first train departs 9:45am Museums & History Alice’s Journeys Walking Tour Curious about our history? Try an engaging guided walkthrough of Daylesford that will stir your imagination, leaving you with a sense of wonder and surprise. Where: Meet at the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre When: Fri 1:45pm & Sat 9:45am   Clunes Museum Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm   Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles – Clunes Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm

Art & Exhibitions Winter Show Fundraiser Annual Winter fundraising exhibition celebrating local artists – proceeds to the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre. Where: Little Gallery, Trentham When: 15 – 31 Jul   Love Where You Live Collaboration between local artists Beck Walker (photography) and Brian Nash (paintings & pastels) Where: The Convent Gallery, Daylesford When: 8 Jun – 8 Aug   Kim Percy: Diverse Elements New paintings, photos and videos in four distinct series; Earth, Air, Water and Fire. + Artist Talk Sat 15th 2pm Where: Radius Art, Hepburn Springs When: May 26 – 15 Jul   Julia Gorman: Pattern D Saturated in shades of pink Julia Gorman transforms ArtHouse into a space of contemplation. Where: ArtHouse – RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick When: 27 May – 13 Aug Gardens Plant Sale – Wombat Hill Gardens Nursery next to the café. Proceeds are invested back into infrastructure & projects of the gardens. Where: Nursery next to Wombat Hill House, Daylesford When: Thurs – Sat 10am – 12pm Pop Up Cafe de Lyonville A fundraising  community cafe run by volunteers. Good coffee& locally baked treats in the Lyonville Hall. Where: Lyonville Hall, Lyonville When: Sun from 10am

Some highlights of the events lined up this winter include –

Borealis On The Lake Daylesford 20 Jul – 1 Oct 2023   Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights? Daylesford will make it a reality without travelling across the world. Created by internationally renowned Switzerland-based artist Dan Acher. A captivating display is set to transport Victorians to the Arctic Circle in an experience unique to Daylesford. Tickets available here.

Christ Church Concert Series Daylesford Jun – Nov 2023   A series of Chamber Music concerts held in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Daylesford. Up next is Ensemble Pompadour – 29 Jul. With Laura Vaughan viola da gamba & Simon Rickard baroque musette. Click here to view the line-up and book tickets – season pass also available.

Winter Sounds Daylesford, Clunes & Surrounds 17 – 20 Aug 2023   A weekend of intimate performances taking place across Daylesford and the surrounding hills. From grand gold-rush-era buildings to village halls, historic churches and art deco theatres. Lighting up the most unique and beautiful spaces in the region for performances by some of Australia’s finest artists. Tickets selling fast – book here!

Words In Winter Daylesford & Surrounds 25 – 27 Aug 2023   Celebrating 20 years! Words In Winter is a celebration of words, stories and ideas in all their forms shared by locals and visiting presenters. With readings, poetry, theatre, music, talks, workshops, visiting authors, and exhibitions. You can find out more about the festival and the exciting 2023 program here.

Words In Winter Trentham Trentham Aug 2023   With various events over the month of August, Words In Winter Trentham have a range of literary competitions, presentations, and events to take part in. View the program here.