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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
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SUMMARY:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI
DESCRIPTION:December 15\n@\n9:30 am\n–\n4:00 pm \n$3 – $20 \nMinerva Space \n\nGet tickets\n \nStep Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute!\nThis Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season..\n\nFeature Films Include: \n\nThe Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.\nA Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.\nThe Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min.\n\nThe Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) – 19min\nA Christmas Carol & Old Scrooge | Dir. Leedham Bantock (1913) – 40min\nThe Magic of Human Designs Musical Machine\nA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \nOne Ticket\, All-Day Access!\nYour ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. \nJoin us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. \nCelebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \nTickets and Bookings \nTickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n\nGet tickets\n \nThis event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival\n\n  \nMore dates\nLoading view. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday\n \nUpcoming\nUpcoming \n\n\nSelect date. \n \n\n\n\n \nDec\n14 \n \n\nFeatured \n9:30 am\n– \n4:00 pm  \n\nVintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n$3 – $20 \n\n\n\n \nDec\n15 \n \n\nFeatured \n9:30 am\n– \n4:00 pm  \n\nVintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n$3 – $20 \n\n\n\n \nDec\n19 \n \n\nFeatured \n10:00 am\n– \n3:00 pm  \n\nVintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n$3 – $20 \n\n\n\n \nDec\n20 \n \n\nFeatured \n10:00 am\n– \n4:00 pm  \n\nVintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n$3 – $20 \n\n\n\n \nDec\n21 \n \n\nFeatured \n9:30 am\n– \n4:00 pm  \n\nVintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n$3 – $20 \n\n\n\n\nPrevious Events\n\n\nToday \n\nNext Events \n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to calendar  \n\n\nGoogle Calendar \n\niCalendar \n\nOutlook 365 \n\nOutlook Live \n\nExport .ics file \n\nExport Outlook .ics file \n\nBMI News\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week\n\nInto the Storm Cecelia Ahern. A storm lies ahead of… \n\n\n \n\nChristmas in Ballarat 2024\n\nBMI VINTAGE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL | BMI events associated with this… \n\n\n \n\nEureka! I’ve found it.\n\nEureka Diaorama Eureka\, you’ve found it!!  Come in to the… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week\n\nMolly Rosalie Ham. Love\, Death\, War & Corsetry…. Her burgeoning… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vintage-christmas-15/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Film,Important Dates
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