Whats on in Mansfield and Mt Buller January 2009

Week 1
NEW YEAR’S DAY RACES Thursday 1st January – Kick off 2009 with a day out at the Merton Picnic Races. Plenty of fun for everyone with Fashions on the Field, Bookmakers, local wines, a Publicans Booth (BYO is also permitted), light refreshments and kids activities. This is an entertaining day for the whole
family. Gates open from 10am. Admission is $12.00 per adult, $5.00 pensioners and children
are free. Further information is available on 03 5778 9551.

LIVE MUSIC Saturday 3rd January – Island Celtic is a talented ensemble that pays tribute to the Irish genre.
Commencing from 7.30pm at Tangel-oz in Mansfield, this memorable evening will include a
two-course dinner, complimentary glass of wine and entertainment. Costs are $25.00 pp.
For bookings phone 03 5779 1600.

MUSIC FESTIVAL Friday 9th – Saturday 10th January – All Tomorrows Parties Music Festival
Mt Buller has been chosen to host the inaugural Australian All Tomorrows Parties music festival.
All Tomorrows Parties events are renowned for their eclectic and unique lineups and Mt Buller
promises to be no exception. Heading the line up is arguably the most significant Australian
export of the last twenty years, NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS, with very special guests The
Saints and the Dirty Three. Enjoy music performed by more than 30 bands over three stages.
This is an event not too be missed. For ticketing and line up info go to www.atpfestival.com
or phone 1800 039 049.

CATTLEMAN’S GET TOGETHER Friday 9th – Sunday 11th January – The Mountain Cattleman’s Get Together is coming our way this year. Head out to Buttercup Road in Merrijig for the Reunion of the Cracks from the Man from Snowy River movies, including Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton and other cast
members. There is a huge list of events such as the Cattleman’s Cup, Packhorse
Championships, Bucking Bull, Wood Chop, Heritage Displays, Johnny the Bull - and these are
just to name a few. There will be some great fun stuff for the kids too. Enjoy evening entertainment
with the Aaron Daniels Band who will perform a blend of rock & blues over two nights. The
weekend will wind down to the sounds of local musician Sean Cartlidge. Full bar facilities and
fresh local catering outlets will be available onsite. Gate entry is $60.00 per adult with kids
under 15 free. This includes a weekend pass to all events & a picturesque camping spot for
both nights with toilets & showers provided. No fires or glass please and dogs must be on a
leash. To find out more log onto www.mcav.com.au or freecall on 1800 039 049.

STAGE COACH TO CATTLEMAN’S Friday 9th January – Travel to the Mountain Cattleman’s Get Together in style aboard our horse drawn Stage Coach. The ride includes a stop at the ever popular Merrijig Hotel for one of their hearty lunches. Departs Mansfield at 10.00am, the cost is $200.00 per person which includes transport and lunch. To book phone Matt on 03 5775 1383. Limited numbers apply

What's on in Mansfield, September 2008

HIGH HATS AT HIGHTON MANOR Wednesday 3rd September – Fundraiser - Enjoy an afternoons viewing of the most fabulous hats modelled from the Jill Nolan collection. Enjoy afternoon tea & soak up the historic surroundings of Highton Manor in Mansfield.
As a special treat there will be two Melbourne Cup winning hats on display. Commences at
3.30pm. Costs are $20 per person. Bookings essential on 03 5777 5271 or e-mail marton@wideband.net.au

“THE NIGHTCLUB” Friday 5th September – A Youth Event – The Alliance, Mansfield’s Youth Events Team, presents
“The Nightclub”. From 8pm to 11pm at St Mary’s Hall in Mansfield, this is an exclusive event for 12 to 17
year olds with local DJ’s & backlights – so wear white & get set to glow. This is fully supervised event
which is a smoke, drug, alcohol & discrimination free. No passouts. Entry fee $8pp. The first 100 get a free
glowstick. For details call Sarah on 0408 385 992.

LIVE AT THE CHAPEL Friday 5th to Saturday 6th September – Mt Buller. Join us at the Mt Buller Alpine Chapel for two amazing live & intimate performances. On Friday evening enjoy the fantastic soprano voice of Antoinette Halloran accompanied by James Egglestone. Saturday evening David Hobson will delight audiences with his wonderful operatic voice. Both performances start at 8.30pm and tickets are available from the
Mt Buller Post Office or on 03 5777 6077. Details on http://www.mtbuller.com.au/

EIGHTIES DAY ON MT BULLER Saturday 6th September - Mt Buller is celebrating the era that fashion forgot, so dust off your tightest & brightest retro ski outfit & hit the slopes in style! The best dressed will be in the running to win some great prizes & judging will be at the Eighties Apres party being held in the Ice Bar at the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel from 4pm onwards. Details on http://www.mtbuller.com.au/

A HISTORY OF MMuDS
Friday 12th September – Historical Display Opening - Do you want to see how you looked in 1983?
The Mansfield Musical & Dramatic Society (MMuDS) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Join us for drinks &
nibbles at the Mansfield Historical Society in the historic Old Railway Station to see MMuDS memorabilia
from the Mansfield Courier collection, old sets, costumes & an extensive collection of photos. Joan Tehan is
preparing a living history of MMuDS which will also be on display. RSVP to admin@mmuds.org.au or 0408
652 596 by 8th September. This display will continue until mid-October.

HOT ROD WEEKEND Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th September - Over 50 magnificent Hot Rods will make Jamieson their home on this weekend. Saturday breakfast will be at the Jamieson Community Hall, lunch at the Kevington Hotel followed by a ‘Twilight Run’ through the picturesque Jamieson township at 5pm. Dinner and Rock &
Roll Night to follow in the Community Hall. Enquiries to Ben & Jan on 03 5444 4659.

CABARET Saturday 13th September – ‘Spring Fling’ at the Moosehead Bar - Enjoy an entertaining and interactive night of cabaret with Trevor Jones bringing his unique performance to the Moosehead Bar on Mt Buller.
Trevor’s huge repertoire includes pop & rock favourites, musical theatre & jazz. The audience determines the
songlist of ‘Spring Fling’ with a roll of the dice. To book phone 03 5777 6077. Details on http://www.mtbuller.com.au/

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Sunday 14th September – Café Concert Series - The Arts Council of Mansfield, MMuDS and the Kookaburra Club present yet another of their fantastic and very popular Café Concert Series. The band
“General Store” will perform beautifully executed jazz, blues & swing through to Samba music at the
Performing Arts Centre in Mansfield from 5pm. Tickets available from Wallaby Ritz in Mansfield or for
more details go to http://www.artsmansfield.com/

BRACKET & JAM Friday 19th September & Friday 17th & 31st October - Hosted by the Mansfield Regional Produce Store, enjoy an evening of Mansfield’s most popular live music featuring Jo Jo Smith, Alastair Pirie & a host of the best from around the area. Dinner is available from 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm. Cover charge is $5.00 per
person. Bookings essential. Phone Dean or Gill on 03 5779 1404.

ROCK’N’ROLL NIGHT Saturday 20th September - The Lions Club Of Mansfield are hosting a Rock’n’Roll Night at St Mary’s Hall in Mansfield from 7.30pm. Bring some friends, drinks & nibbles & dance the night away to live music performed by Denis Tucker. Tickets are $15 pp or $30 per family & are available from Wallaby Ritz in
Mansfield. For further info phone 03 5777 3710.

Bonnie Doon Country Market & Car Boot Sale – Sunday 28th September
Home made & local goodies, plants, wine, produce, gifts and more. Join us for brekkie. 8.30am – 1pm atBonnie Doon Community Centre in Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon.

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What's on in Mansfield, June 2008- Week 2

Sunday 8th June
MARKET - Trash and Treasure Market. The Rotary Club Of Mansfield are holding their monthly trash and treasure market at the recreation oval in Highett Street, Mansfield from 8am – 12 noon. Come down and grab a bargain. Entry is by gold coin donation and all proceeds from this market will assist Rotary’s local charity efforts. For stall holder enquiries phone Tony on 03 5775 2468.

MARKET - Bonnie Doon Country Market and Car Boot Sale Held in the treed surrounds of the Bonnie Doon Community Centre in Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon between 8.30am – 1.00pm. Take the opportunity to purchase home made & local goodies, plants, local wines and produce, gifts and much more. Come along for breakfast and stay for lunch!
For further information contact Noelle on 03 5778 7722.

Tuesday 10th June
FUNDRAISER - Mansfield District Hospital Auxillary are holding a fundraising Bridge Day with all proceeds going to the hospital. Commencing at 10.30am in St John’s Church Hall in Mansfield, your $20.00 fee includes
morning tea and lunch. Make up a table of four and enjoy the day. Beginners very welcome.
To enquire phone Jill on 03 5778 7233 or Pat on 03 5779 1979.

DRAMA ENSEMBLE - Enjoy entertainment by Mansfield Secondary College’s years 11 and 12 Drama students at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. Two performances based on the theme “OVERPOPULATION” will each run for approximately 30 minutes with a supper break in between. Commencing at 7.30pm, entry is by gold coin donation. For further details phone Catherine on 03 5775 2022.
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What's on in Mansfield, June 2008- Week 1

Sunday 1st June
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST - The Merrijig Hall is soon to be refurbished, so to give the hall it’s last hoorah and to celebrate the beginning of winter 2008, join the Merrijig Public Hall Committee for a ‘Welcome To Winter’ breakfast. Sausages, eggs, bacon, muffins, tea, coffee and orange juice are all provided. BYO champagne and glass. The committee’s motto is ‘We cook – You eat’ and everyone is welcome. This is a free community event. Enquiries on 0419 346 249.

Tuesday 3rd June
ARTIST BUSINESS WORKSHOP - Whether you work full time as an artist, or supplement your artistic career with other work, you canimprove your knowledge and skills at this free workshop. This program run by the Australia Business Arts Foundation includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers. It covers such topics as promotion and media, building relationships with clients and galleries, and business basics. The workshop runs from 9am – 5pm at the Mansfield Shire
Council Chambers and bookings are essential. Phone Belinda on 03 9616 0300.

Thursday 5th June
CLIMATE ACTION GROUP GATHERING - Mansfield Environment and Climate Action Group are holding a discussion evening on Solar power from 5.30pm at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store. A panel, including guests Paul Matthews from Solar Phase and Paul Cooney from Solarco, will discuss such topics as hot water systems, power and grid feed, pumps and hydronics and current information on Federal and State Government subsidies.
There is no covercharge and everyone is welcome. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the evening. For further information phone Louise on 03 5779 1483.

Friday 6th June
LIVE MUSIC - The Hunt Club Hotel in Merrijig are celebrating the Queens Birthday weekend with the popular band ‘Don’t Ask’. Come in early and relax in the ambience in front of the open fire whilst enjoying a meal from their new winter menu. The band will play from 9.30pm and entry is free. For reservations phone 03 5777 5666.

Saturday 7th June
BUSH MARKET - One of Mansfield’s largest and most popular Bush markets offering everything you could imagine. Local produce such as fresh breads, cakes, fruit & vegetables, nuts, seeds, jams, preserves & olives just to mention a few. There will be a number of local wines for tasting & purchase, art & craft, plants clothing, gifts and much much more. Numerous food & refreshment options available. Commencing from 8am – 2pm on the median strip in Highett Street. No dogs allowed. For details phone Joan on 0417 118 103.

BRIC-A-BRAC - Mansfield Masonic Lodge Ladies are holding a Bric-a-brac stall and Hamper Raffle in the Lodge foyer, Highett Street on Queens Birthday Bush Market Day. Lodge men will hold their usual sausage sizzle and wood raffle on the footpath outside.

DINNER DANCE - Dust off your dancing shoes, the Mansfield Boat Club at Goughs Bay is holding a Dinner Dance. Enjoy a scrumptious 2 course meal whilst being entertained by the ever-popular Dennis Tucker.
The evening commences from 7pm and costs are $25pp for non-members and $20pp for members.
For bookings and further details phone 03 5777 3088.

LIVE MUSIC - The Bonnie Doon Hotel is featuring live music performed by the five piece band “Highway 31”. From 8.30pm the band will be singing hits from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Creedence, Johnny Cash and numerous other favourites. No covercharge.
For enquiries phone 03 5778 7335.

MT BULLER OPENING WEEKEND - Opening weekend festivities kick off in the Mt Buller village square from 2.30pm. Children will enjoy entertainment by Barry the Pygmy-possum along with lots of other kids treats. Ice carvers, a live catwalk show, a fire and percussion show and entertainment by police band ‘Code 1’ are some of the highlights of the afternoon. Celebrations will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Mt Buller skies. For further details go to http://www.mtbuller.com.au/

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What's on in Mansfield, May 2008 - Week 4

Saturday 24th May

GOURMET FOOD AND WINE – Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting at Kinloch Wines Taste five fantastic Kinloch Wines that will be perfectly matched with delicious gourmet canapés prepared by Mansfield’s Travis Boltong who was trained by the acclaimed Chef and restauranteur, Gordon Ramsay. This is a Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser which will run between 4.30pm – 6.30pm at the picturesque Kinloch Winery. Tickets are available from Wallaby Ritz in Mansfield. For further information phone Susan on 03 5777 3447.

Saturday 24th - 25th May

JUNIOR GOLF FUNDRAISER – Mansfield Golf Club Junior Foundation Fundraising Weekend Open to players of all ages, this fundraising weekend sees golfers teeing off for a 4bbb Stableford on Saturday and a 2 person Ambrose on the Sunday. All members and visitors are welcome with green fees from this event being donated to the Junior Golf Foundation. To enter phone Neil on 03 5775 1218.

Sunday 25th May

CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES – The Arts Council of Mansfield, MMuDS and the Kookaburra Club present Dev’lish Mary with supporting act Joel Olver and Paul Riley. Dev’lish Mary are old time and western swing junkies from way back who have come together to play lively and energetic hillbilly and American roots music. When singing together these lasses create harmonies reminiscent of the Andrew Sisters. Commencing from 4.30pm in the Jamieson Community Hall. Tickets are $25.00 per person at the door, or $20.00 if pre purchased from Wallaby Ritz in Mansfield or Perkins and Grey Café in Jamieson. Further enquiries on 0403 219 188.

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What's on in Mansfield, May 2008 - Week 3

Friday 16th May

The Mansfield Produce Store is again hosting a BRACKET AND JAM session featuring Mansfield’s most popular live music. Jo Jo Smith, Alastair Pirie and a host of the best musicians from around the region will be cranking out the tunes. Dinner from 6.30pm with entertainment kicking off from 7.30pm. There's a $5 cover charge and bookings are essential. Call Dean or Gill on 03 5779 1404

Saturday 17th May

GOOD VIBES CONCERT for Liam Bradley - A fundraising event not to be missed! With Tom Gleisner as compare and featuring performances by many of our renowned musicians, this is going to be a very special evening. Tickets are $40.00 per person and include finger food between 6.30pm – 7pm. The show commences at 8pm. Drinks available at bar prices. Tickets on sale from Wallaby Ritz and Libby’s Saddlery in Mansfield.

CRAFT AND FARMERS MARKET – Take the scenic 20 minute drive out to Tolmie and relax for breakfast in the surrounds of the Tolmie Sports Ground, browse the stalls and enjoy the last market until Spring. Pre-loved stalls are welcome. Phone Marg on 03 5776 2231.

Sunday 18th May

SUNDAY MARKET – Mansfield’s local Sunday market offers a variety of stalls from plants to bric a brac. Visit the friendly group of stall holders between 9am – 1pm on the median strip opposite the Mansfield Post Office under the Autumn trees. This is the last Sunday market until September. For enquiries phone Joan or Graham on 0417 118 103.

AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP – The Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is hosting an African Drumming Workshop with Percussionist, Simon Fraser and Master Drummer from Mali, Mady Keita. Two workshops are available, 10.30 – 12.30 for beginners and 1.30 – 3.30 for advanced. Costs are $30.00 per workshop or $45.00 for both and concessions are available. Drum hire is also available. For bookings phone Simon Fraser on 0416 053 619 or for more details go to www.africandrumming.com.au

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