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ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
9 March 2012 – 12 March 2012
Need info on a ChillOut event? Directions to a venue? Details on where to find tickets? Come to the front of the Daylesford Town Hall during ChillOut weekend, grab a program guide, come say g’day and get all the info you need from…
The Slowest Lunch
The Slowest Lunch
9 March 2012 12:30 - 16:30
Sit back and take your time to feast on the delights of a Sault three-course meal, while contributing to our all important worthy cause. Buy up big in the silent and live auctions assisted by the sparkling Dolly Diamond.
Our Stories: A Gay Life
Our Stories: A Gay Life
9 March 2012 15:00 - 17:00
Anne E Stewart invites you to come to the Little Sister room to record your story of a gay life. Anne will be recording these stories as a way of documenting and sharing our gay history, these vignettes will feature at future ChillOut events.
ChillOut Opening Party
ChillOut Opening Party
9 March 2012 18:00 - 23:00
Come celebrate Queer Country Pride, and join us for a drink or two at the Official Opening of ChillOut 2012.
Local Jazz Greats
Local Jazz Greats
9 March 2012 18:00 - 23:00
Horvat’s Wine Bar combines the creativity of winemakers and great musicians alike to produce the ultimate artisan experience. Come on down to the ‘Paris end’ of town to the only live Piano Bar in Daylesford and listen to Jazz, contemporary through to classical performed…
The Commitment Project
The Commitment Project
9 March 2012 19:00 – 12 March 2012 17:00
The Commitment Project will be at Sister George Productions for ChillOut 2012.
Designed and created by Australian Evan Cooper this ongoing project continues to collect, display and exhibit this photographic documentary of Australian Gay and Lesbian long term relationships of 8.7 years and over.
The Commitment Project Exhibition Opening
The Commitment Project Exhibition Opening
9 March 2012 19:00 - 21:00
Exhibition Opening of the Commitment Project. Designed and created by Australian Evan Cooper this ongoing project continues to collect, display and exhibit this photographic documentary of Australian Gay and Lesbian long term relationships of 8.7 years and over.
The Shambelles
The Shambelles
9 March 2012 20:00 - 23:00
An all-girl 60′s garage party band. They’ve been rockin’ around the Melbourne pub and party scene for a couple of years now, building quite a Shambollic following along the way!
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ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
9 March 2012 – 12 March 2012
Need info on a ChillOut event? Directions to a venue? Details on where to find tickets? Come to the front of the Daylesford Town Hall during ChillOut weekend, grab a program guide, come say g’day and get all the info you need from…
The Commitment Project
The Commitment Project
9 March 2012 19:00 – 12 March 2012 17:00
The Commitment Project will be at Sister George Productions for ChillOut 2012.
Designed and created by Australian Evan Cooper this ongoing project continues to collect, display and exhibit this photographic documentary of Australian Gay and Lesbian long term relationships of 8.7 years and over.
Horse Trail Rides
Horse Trail Rides
10 March 2012 10:30 - 15:15
Trail rides take you through the beautiful bush land allowing you to experience nature first hand. Catering for the absolute beginner through to the experienced rider.
ChillOut Golf Tournament
ChillOut Golf Tournament
10 March 2012 11:00 - 18:00
Held on the undulating 18 hole course amongst a peaceful bushland setting with beautiful surrounding valleys, forests and hills, this event will feature 2 Person Ambrose, 3 Events – Women’s, Men’s and Mixed.
Bathhouse Lunch in the Park
Bathhouse Lunch in the Park
10 March 2012 11:00 - 16:00
Make the Hepburn Pavilion Café the place to meet your mates & plan your weekend with our ChillOut DJ spinning their tunes all day Saturday for our Lunch in the Park.
Twisted Rodeo
Twisted Rodeo
10 March 2012 11:00 - 14:00
A fun & interactive indoor rodeo with a twist. An afternoon of adult fun & entertainment with some slightly twisted rodeo games offering heaps of fabulous prizes while testing competitors’ sexual savvy. The event will require teams of 6 and individuals are welcome to…
Our Stories: Women’s Stories
Our Stories: Women’s Stories
10 March 2012 11:00 - 12:00
Relax with local raconteur Anne E Stewart for coffee, cake and women’s stories. Be captivated as you hear stories of brave and bold women, those whose hearts are filled with great sadness and those filled with great love and joy.
Quad-RAMBLER-Thon
Quad-RAMBLER-Thon
10 March 2012 11:00 - 14:00
Take this four part amble around some of the sweetest spots in the district with local guides, enjoy the air, laugh with friends and soak up some natural beauty.
Argentine Garden Tango
Argentine Garden Tango
10 March 2012 11:00 - 18:00
Sister George presents a day of absolute beginners Tango. Why? Because Argentinean same-sex tango passion has changed the lives of thousands of gays and lesbians throughout the world.
Gourmet Horse Rides
Gourmet Horse Rides
10 March 2012 11:00 - 16:30
Take a relaxed 2 hour horse ride amongst the picturesque hills of the Mt. Prospect district, through the idyllic Wombat State Forest, past rambling farms and countryside, before finishing back in the barn for food & drinks.
ChillOut Country Races – NMIT Kyneton
ChillOut Country Races – NMIT Kyneton
10 March 2012 12:00 - 17:00
ChillOut and NMIT Kyneton Park are proud to present ChillOut Country Race Day. Situated on one of the key race days on the Australian calendar, this is set to be an exciting addition to the ChillOut program. So why not grab your family and…
Line Dancing and Clogging
Line Dancing and Clogging
10 March 2012 12:00 - 17:00
Line dancing is a fun, energising and friendly activity for all ages, come and shake a leg…
Come join the New Funky Dance Association (NFDA) for a fun & social afternoon of Line Dancing, clogging and two stepping. Including dance lessons for beginners.
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Big Gay Comedy Night
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Big Gay Comedy Night
10 March 2012 12:00 - 14:00
The smash hit comedy show from Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival comes to ChillOut for 2012. ChillOut’s’ very own gay comedy club is here for 3 shows only.
Bocce
Bocce
10 March 2012 13:00 - 17:00
ArciLesbica Australia, together with the Old Macaroni Factory, presents an arvo of balls, balls & lotsa balls with our Bocce event. A simple, relaxed party atmosphere with patrons able to purchase yummy pizza, pasta and antipasto platters. Music too!
Ballarat Roller Derby
Ballarat Roller Derby
10 March 2012 14:00 - 16:00
A competitive bout between Ballarat Roller Derby (BRDL) & Dragon City Derby Dolls (Bendigo), featuring skaters from the newer Daylesford league.
Our Stories: A Gay Life
Our Stories: A Gay Life
10 March 2012 15:00 - 17:00
Anne E Stewart invites you to come to the Little Sister room to record your story of a gay life. Anne will be recording these stories as a way of documenting and sharing our gay history, these vignettes will feature at future ChillOut events.
High Tea on Camp
High Tea on Camp
10 March 2012 16:00 - 18:00
Indulge in some three tiered happiness involving plethoras of sweet home made goodies, lashings of cream, a cucumber finger sandwich here and there and some good ole fashioned loose leaf served in a pot.
Cream
Cream
10 March 2012 16:00 - 23:00
A musical institution, now in its 7th year Cream showcases an extraordinary extravaganza of musical talent. This year our biggest line up ever includes: Freya Hanly, Sal Kimber, Monique Brumby band, The Electrique Birds, Rosie Burgess Trio and Nat Allison and Band.
ChillOut Bush Dance – Daylesford Town Hall
ChillOut Bush Dance – Daylesford Town Hall
10 March 2012 17:00 - 23:00
A ChillOut favourite. An evening of real country dancing, fun, friendship and laughter – now in the historic Daylesford Town Hall. Join in classic bush dances like the Bullocky’s Ball, Country Bumpkin, Jubilee Jig, and Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em’. Learn how to strip…
Daylesford Food and Wine Train
Daylesford Food and Wine Train
10 March 2012 17:00 - 19:30
Travel First Class through the Wombat Forest to Musk, the first station on the original branch line to Melbourne, in our beautifully restored train.
The Gay Tour of Daylesford
The Gay Tour of Daylesford
10 March 2012 17:30 - 19:30
Incorporating material from last year’s show, “So who was the first gay in the village”, Anne will share stories of colourful characters, locations and the history of our gay town as you stroll around Daylesford’s Streets and alleyways.
Dolly Diamond ‘More than a Woman’
Dolly Diamond ‘More than a Woman’
10 March 2012 18:30 - 23:00
Dolly Diamond returns for her fabulous show as part of ChillOut 2012 with her new show ‘More than a Woman’.
Bootscootin
Bootscootin
10 March 2012 19:00 - 23:55
Come visit historic Trentham and kick your heels up with an awesome night of Bootscootin heaven in the Hall at the Trentham Sportsground Reserve.
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Big Gay Comedy Night
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Big Gay Comedy Night
10 March 2012 19:30 - 21:30
The smash hit comedy show from Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival comes to ChillOut for 2012. ChillOut’s’ very own gay comedy club is here for 3 shows only.
Alexis Nicole and the Missing Pieces
Alexis Nicole and the Missing Pieces
10 March 2012 20:00 - 23:00
Alexis Nicole is the real deal. Composing pieces since she was big enough to play guitar at the age of 6, her work ‘No Justice’ was picked up by some local Sydney radio stations at the ripe old age of 10.
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ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
9 March 2012 – 12 March 2012
Need info on a ChillOut event? Directions to a venue? Details on where to find tickets? Come to the front of the Daylesford Town Hall during ChillOut weekend, grab a program guide, come say g’day and get all the info you need from…
The Commitment Project
The Commitment Project
9 March 2012 19:00 – 12 March 2012 17:00
The Commitment Project will be at Sister George Productions for ChillOut 2012.
Designed and created by Australian Evan Cooper this ongoing project continues to collect, display and exhibit this photographic documentary of Australian Gay and Lesbian long term relationships of 8.7 years and over.
ChillOut Street Parade
ChillOut Street Parade
11 March 2012 10:00 - 11:30
The annual ChillOut Street Parade is a colourful, memorable and hugely enjoyable highlight of the festival. The parade takes place along Daylesford’s fabulous shopping strip, Vincent St. It features all manner of gloriously festive mobile displays – Dykes on Bikes, marching boys, drag queens…
ChillOut Carnival Day
ChillOut Carnival Day
11 March 2012 11:00 - 18:00
All the fun of the fair. It’s Carnival time at ChillOut. Meander through the stalls and markets; savour the smells and tastes of fresh local produce.
Jade Leonard Solo
Jade Leonard Solo
11 March 2012 19:00 - 23:00
Melbourne born jazz and contemporary singer and pianist, Jade Leonard, has for the past decade been entertaining and wowing crowds with her smooth vocal delivery and mellow piano style, featuring Jazz favourites picked from a vast array of style and eras.
Tina Del Twist – A Cabaret Show
Tina Del Twist – A Cabaret Show
11 March 2012 19:00 - 23:00
Like any diva that has been around the traps, Tina is a beautiful jazz/blues singer but beyond this are her funny, eccentric, debauched, higher status, glamorous, daring & extraordinary tales of her career.
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Big Gay Comedy Night
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Big Gay Comedy Night
11 March 2012 19:30 - 21:30
The smash hit comedy show from Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival comes to ChillOut for 2012. ChillOut’s’ very own gay comedy club is here for 3 shows only.
ChillOut Dance Party
ChillOut Dance Party
11 March 2012 20:00 – 12 March 2012 03:00
Pump up the volume dear friends and get those dancing shoes on – it’s Dance Party!
This year we’re shaking things up a bit, get your feathers out, tighten those
corsets boys and girls and get your tickets for the 2012 ChillOut Burlesque Dance Party!
Cyndi Boste and Michelle Parsons
Cyndi Boste and Michelle Parsons
11 March 2012 20:30 - 23:30
Join us for a unique musical experience featuring the songs of roots/blues & alt-country
songstress Cyndi Boste & legendary rock covers goddess Michelle Parsons.
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ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
ChillOut Info Hub at the Town Hall
9 March 2012 – 12 March 2012
Need info on a ChillOut event? Directions to a venue? Details on where to find tickets? Come to the front of the Daylesford Town Hall during ChillOut weekend, grab a program guide, come say g’day and get all the info you need from…
The Commitment Project
The Commitment Project
9 March 2012 19:00 – 12 March 2012 17:00
The Commitment Project will be at Sister George Productions for ChillOut 2012.
Designed and created by Australian Evan Cooper this ongoing project continues to collect, display and exhibit this photographic documentary of Australian Gay and Lesbian long term relationships of 8.7 years and over.
ChillOut Dance Party
ChillOut Dance Party
11 March 2012 20:00 – 12 March 2012 03:00
Pump up the volume dear friends and get those dancing shoes on – it’s Dance Party!
This year we’re shaking things up a bit, get your feathers out, tighten those
corsets boys and girls and get your tickets for the 2012 ChillOut Burlesque Dance Party!
Brunch Recovery
Brunch Recovery
12 March 2012 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy an late, unrushed brunch at The iconic Palais in Hepburn Springs, whether it’s Bacon & Egg Sarnies, light lunch or some leisurely imbibing of post Carnival day Bloody Mary’s your ChillOut Festival experience is not complete, without a good ole country come-down brunch,…
Voicing your own Stories: Storytelling Workshop
Voicing your own Stories: Storytelling Workshop
12 March 2012 10:30 - 12:30
Master storyteller Anne E Stewart will work with participants to develop story, repertoire and confidence to voice your own stories.
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