The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am – 12noon)
AUGUST SESSION
The discussion in August will not be on a pre-determined book but will be a readers choice format, this month will be a favourite piece of poetry.
This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
A Statement on behalf of the BNT Board God of Carnage. After much difficult deliberation, Ballarat National Theatre have made the heartbreaking decision to cancel this week’s production of God of Carnage. One of our cast members, Samantha White, was involved in a major car accident a week ago. While we are relieved that she
The Swift Dark Tide Katia Ariel Don’t miss Katia at the BMI on Wednesday 5 November at 6pm. Katia will be in conversation with author Kelly Gardiner This is a FREE community event brought to you by the Stella Prize as Stella Day Out Ballarat. The Swift Dark Tide What happens when, in the middle
New Releases, Recommendations & Author Talks
Winds of Change J Mary Masters Don’t miss Judith at the BMI on Tuesday 21 October at 6pm Book 5 in the Belleville Family Series As a shocking betrayal unravels, a child’s future hangs in the balance. Cracks appear within the Belleville family. Against this background, a new house will rise from the ashes but
Marion Blythman Marion has been working on the BMI Heritage Collection for about 18 years! She loves working with her current volunteer team, Dani Stonehouse, Mary Walker and Judy Peters, and is very keen to promote and publicize the wonderful treasure filled collection much more widely. Marion is also looking to include new volunteers
A Message from the Chair… | Rosemary’s New Releases and Recommendations | Twilight Talks – Author Talks – Live Comedy – Night Tours – Live Theatre – Seniors Festival
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Night Tours
Fri 31 Oct – Sat 15 Nov
& Fri 12 Dec
Tour 1 at 7pm
Tour 2 at 9pm.
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20
Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Australian Heritage Festival
Minerva's Secrets
25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets.
Linen & Lace Exhbition
Includes Devonshire Tea | $20
Sat & Sun 22, 23 Oct
10am-4pm
Coming in November…
Stella Day Out, Ballarat, Rachael Johns & Margaret Hickey
Coming soon…
Dianne Dempsey, Chrissie Bellbrae, Paula Gleeson, Rozzi Bazzani.
Coming soon…
Rozzi Bazzani. Stella Day Out: Katia Ariel & Samah Sabawi, Rachael Johns
Remembrance Day:
A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Recent War Memoribilia
Wed 29 Oct & 5 Nov, 5.30pm.
2 course dinner & lots
of dancing
