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SUMMARY:The Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly\, the last Monday of the month\, in the Heritage Reading Room (subject to availability) . \nMembers will select books to be discussed which will include fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry and short stories. \nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. \n\nExpression of inerest\n\n\nMembership
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-3/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Reading Room
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SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series
DESCRIPTION:Tours occur weekly at 2pm \nA colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. \nBy appointment only\, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). \nGroup Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days\, to do so contact: katrina@ballaratmi.org.au \n\nBook here\n\n\nAccessibility\n \nThe Britannia Theatre\, 1920 | Image from the BMI archive\nNew library\, the Batten Room\nHumffray Room\nMinerva Space\nHeritage Reading Room\nTalking point: BMI’s Paula Nicholson\, Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and BMI Venue Manager Sam McColl under just some of the candle-smoke graffiti in the Basement | Photo courtesy\, Ballarat Times\, photographer Edwina Williams\nThe research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee and Phil Roberts). \nThis reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n\nUnder Minerva’s Gaze\n \nBMI News\n\n \n\nNewsletter – March 2024\n\nIn this issue: Rosemary’s Library New Releases and Recommendations |… \n\n\n \n\nFrom the Curator | Spring 1938\n\nSpring is in full swing! This week we’re flashing back… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 February 2024\n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week  The Chocolate Factory by Mary-Lou Stephens  Its… \n\n\n \n\nBook Sale | Shirley Flight Air Hostess by Judith Dale\, collectable books\n\nShirley Flight has always dreamed of becoming an air hostess…. \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-copy-2-2-copy/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room\n\nMore information about the club\n \nThe chess table in the photo (which is part of a collage of portraits of old BMI members) is possibly one of those still in use in the BMI Library on the ground floor. The date of the picture\, at a rough guess\, is believed to be between 1866 and 1875. C.J. Harvey (shown on the picture)\, J.Tatham (on the collage) and W.D. Battan (secretary of the BMI\, on the collage and who presented the collage to the BMI in 1910) were active chess-players in 1866-67. They played\, amongst others\, in the infamous Smythesdale handicap-chess tournament\, which lasted 8 months\, and ended in controversy.\n\nMore\n \n\n\nBMI News\n \n\nSocial scene at society screenings | Ballart Film Society\n\nIn the post-Second World War era\, a movement of film… \n\n \n\nRex’s Snippits | Is it AA or A in Ballaarat?\n\nExtract from the Heritage Victoria Register BMI statement of significance…. \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 8 January 2024\n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week I Remember Paris by Lucy… \n\n \n\nFrom the Curator | Post Office Gallery\n\n 1. MH1335 Ballarat Post Office\, post 1905. Max Harris Collection…. \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-aug-24/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club
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SUMMARY:Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Competition
DESCRIPTION:11 – 17 August | Various times \n$9.73 – $22.34 \nMinerva Space \nFreemasons Vocal Competition\nFreemasons Vocal Competition \nWith the support of Freemasons Foundaton Victoria\, our eisteddfod platform is an important part of the encouraging and transformative journey for performers where they can receive constructive feedback\, learn and refine their skills\, boost their confidence\, and unlock their full potential. \nJoin us on your path to self-discovery and artistic excellence on the stage at the Freemasons Vocal Competition. \nWith a range of new sections and great prize money\, we encourage performers across a wide range of genres. \nWe currently are offer the following sections: \n\nNovice – sing for critique only\nUpbeat Pop/Rock\nCountry\nStage and Screen Upbeat Character or Comedy\nStage and Screen Ballad\nJazz/Blues/Soul/Gospel\nContemporary Ballad\nAMEB/Exam Syllabus Beginner\nAMEB/Exam Syllabus Intermediate\nAMEB/Exam Syllabus Advanced\nDuet/Trio\n‘Strut Your Stuff’\nPre-1960’s Classic Stage and Screen\nClassical Vocal Solo\nOperetta and Enduring Classics\nSacred and Oratorio\nLieder and Art Song\nCrossover Championship with a $1000 first prize on offer!\n\n\nTickets: Refer to the RSSS website for details \n\nInformation & Bookings\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \nBMI news\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week\n\nThe Guest B. A. Paris. New York Times bestselling author… \n\n \n\nFAQT – Festival of Australian Queer Theatre\n\n22 – 25 August | As BMI associated events are… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week\n\nEdenhope Louise Le Nay. ‘A moving story about one woman’s… \n\n \n\nNational Science Week\n\n10 – 18 August | As BMI associated events are… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/freemasons-vocal-competition/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Royal South Street Society
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