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SOCIAL IMPACT
- Multiple Dates22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pmPhee Broadway Theatre - Foyer, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineThreads of Us is a roaming Thought Box that gathers your ideas and wonders, weaving them into a shared conversation. Watch out for the Thought Box pop-up activities across the Fringe Program to create something new—using your thoughts as prompts and the Fringe’s vibrant spirit as inspiration. FREE.
- 23 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmWesley Hill Hall, 149 Pyrenees Hwy, CastlemaineExperience a sound meditation to nourish you, release emotions, clear the mind, and expand consciousness with Maiaveda Founder, Marye O’Brien. A relaxing multi-instrumental journey connects you to Gong, Crystal Bowls, Meditation Chimes, Tibetan Bowls, and more. $40/$35.
- 23 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmThompsons Family Funerals, 123 Mostyn St, CastlemaineHaving lived more than three quarters of their lives already, Beryl and George take a light-hearted and yet deadly serious look at the grand exit. Cremation is not the only burning issue in this thought provoking debut performance. There will be music and juggling. $15/$10.
- 25 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineJoin Somali refugee Mohamed for a heartfelt poetry reading. Explore childhood in Mogadishu, war under Siad Barre, and a journey to a Kenyan refugee camp. Through vivid storytelling, Mo shares resilience, culture, and hope. Reserve your seat for an inspiring and human experience. $20/$15.
- 28 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmThe Albion, 152 Duke St, CastlemaineTales of the Olive Trees is a night of art and DJ music and will feature works focused on Palestinian narratives, with all proceeds supporting Palestinian artists and charitable causes. This exhibition enhances the Halaqa Gathering event, creating a valuable cultural experience for attendees. FREE.
- 29 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTour starts at the Visitor Info Centre, 44 Mostyn St, CastlemaineEmbark on a journey with Uncle Rick Nelson, revered Jaara Elder, as he guides you through the heart of Jaara Country. Waaman cultural tours offer authentic immersion into ancient traditions & practices, visits to boundary trees, scar trees & ancient giants and a collection of Indigenous artefacts.
- 29 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmThe Albion, 152 Duke St, CastlemaineAn immersive cultural event celebrating music, art & storytelling from the Middle East & beyond. Fostering creativity, connection & cultural exchange the gathering features live music with Middle Eastern, Sumatran, Persian, Jewish, and Arabic melodies, alongside poetry, an exhibition, tea & sweets.
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