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FREE ENTRY | GENRE: FOLK / SPOKEN WORD

This is a celebration of local talent in music and poetry, showcasing the vibrant artistic community of our city. Featuring Cassells (Band) and Poets – Jazz Giuliani, Michael Heald and Nathan Curnow.

This is a free event in the Heritage Reading Room

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Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport

Thu 4 September at 6pm. 

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Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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18 April to 18 May. 

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Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm. 

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16 to 25 May 

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Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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with Michael Robotham

 Wed 20 August at 6pm. 

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Minerva's Secrets

25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets. 

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Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm. 

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Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours  on 20 &  21 May 

 

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with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm. 

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with Gail Holmes

 Wed 4 June at 6pm. 

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with Kylie Ladd

 Wed 25 June at 6pm. 

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Ballarat Pride Month

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Ballarat Winter Festival

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5 July – 27 July 

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BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
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The Harmonies &
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2 course dinner & lots
of dancing

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