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SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Paul Lambeth \nThe Tour (by day) \nA colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. \nTuesday’s at 2pm \nBy appointment only\, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Please complete the on-line booking form. \nCost (incl. gst)\n$10 per person \nFind out about our Night Tours \n\nMore Tour Information\n\n\nEnq/Book a Day Tour\n\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n \n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n \n\nBook Launch | Look Back on Languor | Dr Frank Hurley OAM\n\nLook Back on Languor: A memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders\n\nGo to our events page to register your interest. Calling… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/
LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author |  Maya Linnell
DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell \nFrom country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. \nMaya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n																										 \n\n										\nMore about the Author \n			\n						\n			\n						\n			\n						 \nLimestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. \nEnglish winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. \nCan April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? \nUnited by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \nPraise for Maya Linnell \nMaya’s novels have consistently made: \n\nThe Better Reading Top 100 competition –\nTop 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022\nFifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022\n\n‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine \n‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author \n‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay \n‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine \n‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \nFree: Bookings essential \n			\n						Book Here\n					\n			\n						Download flyer\n					 \nThis event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n													\n															\n													\n															 \nCollins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n			\n						Download Flyer\n					\n			\n						Why Not become a member\n					\n													\n															 \n\nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 8 May 2023\n\nMotherland by Stephanie Trethewey Rosemary’s Book of the Week Behind… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nBMI Special Programs\, Ballart Heritage Festival | The Ballarat Courier Collection\n\nBallarat Heritage Festival at the BMI | The Ballarat Courier… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nRepetiteur Stacey Yang will support  her Melba Opera Trust colleagues on 4 June at the BMI\n\nA repetiteur is one of the driving forces behind the… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nBMI Special Programs\, Ballart Heritage Festival | The Heritage Collection\n\nWhy not check out the special programs that we will… \n\n                \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-maya-linnell/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000
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SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Paul Lambeth \nThe Tour (by day) \nA colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. \nTuesday’s at 2pm \nBy appointment only\, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Please complete the on-line booking form. \nCost (incl. gst)\n$10 per person \nFind out about our Night Tours \n\nMore Tour Information\n\n\nEnq/Book a Day Tour\n\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n \n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n \n\nBook Launch | Look Back on Languor | Dr Frank Hurley OAM\n\nLook Back on Languor: A memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders\n\nGo to our events page to register your interest. Calling… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/
LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author |  A. J. Lyndon
DESCRIPTION:A. J. Lyndon\nI have a long standing interest in history\, particularly the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. In 2014 I started writing a novel about the “War Without an enemy” as it was described by an army commander in 1643. The Welsh Linnet was published in 2017. The sequel\, The Tawny Sash\, will be published on 30 May 2023. \nMy short stories have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. \nDespite being Australian I keep in regular contact with historical experts in the UK who patiently answer questions on every aspect of 17th century life on and off the battlefield. I am married with two children and a very spoiled dog. \nReviews of my debut novel The Welsh Linnet \n“stirring\, accurate accounts of the battles at Edgehill and Roundway Down.” \nHISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY \n“Captures the essence of the time. The story sweeps you along.” \nMICHAEL ARNOLD\, AUTHOR OF THE STRYKER CHRONICLES \n\n\nMore about the author\n \nThe Tawny Sash \nBook 2 in the War Without An Enemy series. Historical novel set in England 1644 during the English Civil War between King Charles I and the English Parliament. Sequel to ‘The Welsh Linnet‘. \nWelsh gentleman Gabriel Vaughan and his brother-in-law Will Lucie are on the run from the vengeful Sir Henry Lucie and the threat of a court martial. The two cavalry captains must clear their names before Sir Henry’s hired spy can find them. \nBut then Gabriel\, a follower of the outlawed Catholic faith\, becomes embroiled in religious infighting at King Charles I’s most important fortress\, Basing House and when a plot to betray the garrison is hatched\, Gabriel is implicated. \nCost $10 per person includes gst & light refreshments \n\nBook Here\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nWhy Not become a member\n\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 1 May 2023\n\nOutback by Patricia Wolf Rosemary’s Book of the Week Ds… \n\n \n\nMarion Snowdon | Twilight Talks | Military History: How do we remember?\n\nWednesday 10 May @ 5.30pm Learn from a curious observer… \n\n \n\nTwilight Talks | Join us this Wednesday\n\nJoin us this Wednesday for Twilight Talks | Music and… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – May 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-aj-lyndon/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library
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SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Paul Lambeth \nThe Tour (by day) \nA colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. \nTuesday’s at 2pm \nBy appointment only\, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Please complete the on-line booking form. \nCost (incl. gst)\n$10 per person \nFind out about our Night Tours \n\nMore Tour Information\n\n\nEnq/Book a Day Tour\n\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n \n \n\nNews | Don’t miss these fine young scholars at the BMI this June | Melba Opera Trust\n\nSunday 4 June 2023 | 2pm The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 27 March 2023\n\nThe Woman Woman Knew  too Little by Olivia Wearne Rosemary’s… \n\n \n\nBook Launch | Look Back on Languor | Dr Frank Hurley OAM\n\nLook Back on Languor: A memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Calling for stallholders\n\nGo to our events page to register your interest. Calling… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage-2/
LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231010T203000
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SUMMARY:Unsettling:  An insight into landscape change from Barry Golding
DESCRIPTION:Professor Barry Golding is speaking on his insights into the changing conservation and care of 6 peaks in Southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country.\nBunanyung Landscape Alliance is proud to present a FREE talk by Prof Barry Golding. \nA respect for landscape is built into our name. We recognise that landscapes change\, and that our perceptions of landscape are strongly contingent on culture. Professor Barry Golding is undertaking a State Library Victoria Fellowship in 2023. His project involves research and writing a book\, Six Peaks Speak: Unsettling changes in Southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country.\nProf Golding’s exploration of Aboriginal\, colonial and scientific responses to landscape in part of the Central Highlands will be of interest to all like-minded people. \nHis presentation is based on emerging insights from his wide-ranging research for the SLV Fellowship\, using ‘unsettling’ as an underpinning theme. His aim is to provide evidence-informed insights into the conservation of mountains in the landscape\, with the broader aim of making informed decisions about their care as important public places. \nThe six peaks of particular interest are today known as mounts Kooroocheang\, Beckworth\, Greenock\, Tarrengower\, Alexander and Franklin.\nBarry acknowledges the support of the State Library Victoria and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. \nWho is Barry Golding? \nBarry Golding AM has lived in Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Highlands Victoria most of his life. \nHe is an Honorary Professor with Federation University Australia in Ballarat\, has extensive research experience in vocational and adult learning and is widely published. His academic research has focused mainly on equity and access to learning in less formal community contexts\, with an emphasis on informal learning through participation in community organisations. \nHe has completed many national and international studies of older men’s learning and well being through community participation\, including through Men’s Sheds internationally. Barry is an honorary Patron of the Australian Men’s Shed Association\, a former President of Adult Learning Australia\, and in 2016 was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). \nAside from a PhD in Education from University of Melbourne\, Barry has an Honours Degree in Science (Geology) from The University of Melbourne\, a Bachelor Arts (majoring in Philosophy of Science and Feminism) from Deakin University\, as well as postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Science (Masters) from Monash University and Education (Graduate Diploma in Education and Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration) from The University of Melbourne. \nProfessor Barry Golding\nMore about Barry \n  \nBookings: This event is free bookings are essential. \n\nBookings\n\n\ndowload flyer\n \nSix Peaks | Photo John Pallot\nBMI news\n\n \n\nUnsettling: An insight into landscape change from Barry Golding\n\nProfessor Barry Golding is speaking on his insights into the… \n\n\n \n\nIn Conversation with Clare Fletcher\n\nBe sure to register for our next Library Event go… \n\n\n \n\nNight of Burlesque\, a big teaser | Ballarat Times by Edwina Williams\n\nA TASTER of the upcoming Australian Burlesque Festival is coming… \n\n\n \n\nWe want your vote | Music Victoria Awards | voting closes 12 noon 13 October\n\nMinerva Ballaarat has also been nominated for Best Regional Live… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/unsettling-conservation-six-peaks/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Indigenous,Talk
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SUMMARY:Past Truths/Bright Futures
DESCRIPTION:An evening of history and hope with local historian Dr Marguerita Stephens and local documentary film-maker James Freemantle.\nThe Years of Terror meticulously documents the struggle of the Kulin clans to hold Country as La Trobe unleashed ‘the terror of British law’ on them. \nBased on the journal of Assistant Protector William Thomas\, this work provides a new history of colonisation at Port Phillip Naarm\, bringing the focus to bear on those violently dispossessed of lands and waters\, theirs from time immemorial. \nBush to Belly is a 52 min documentary by James Freemantle\, with narration by Deborah Mailman. \nIt’s a gorgeous story. You’re going to love these kids doing great work up in the Kimberley!  Deborah Mailman \n7 Gooniyandi kids load their espresso machine in a 4-wheel drive and travel the Gibb River Road to make lattes\, cappuccinos and espressos for cyclists in some of Australia’s wildest terrain. But Bush to Belly is about more than coffee… \n…bulldust\, bikes and rich cultural exchange\, as a group of Indigenous kids shape their destinies. \nBush to Belly has been screened on ABC International and NITV. \n\n										The Years of Terror\, Banbu-Deen: Kelin and Colonists at Prot Philip 1835-1851 | Marguerita Stephens with Fay Stewart-Muir\n\n										Film-maker James Freemantle\, with Narrator\, Deborah Mailman.\n															\n																														 \n\n										Dr Marguerita Stephens | Photo: Renee Price for Collins Booksellers on Lydiard\n															\n			\n						Download Flyer\n					 \nBookings: This event is free bookings are essential. \n			\n						Bookings\n					 \nThis event has been organised in partnership with Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n																\n															 \nBMI news\n\n            \n                 \n\nUnsettling: An insight into landscape change from Barry Golding\n\nProfessor Barry Golding is speaking on his insights into the… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nIn Conversation with Clare Fletcher\n\nBe sure to register for our next Library Event go… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nNight of Burlesque\, a big teaser | Ballarat Times by Edwina Williams\n\nA TASTER of the upcoming Australian Burlesque Festival is coming… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nWe want your vote | Music Victoria Awards | voting closes 12 noon 13 October\n\nMinerva Ballaarat has also been nominated for Best Regional Live… \n\n                \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/past-truths-bright-futures/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Film,Indigenous,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240423T200000
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SUMMARY:Dervla McTiernan: What Happened to Nina?
DESCRIPTION:Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan comes to Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to discuss her suspenseful new novel about two families at war.   \nWhat Happened to Nina?\nby Dervla McTiernan\nNina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young\, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont\, and only Simon comes home. \nWhat happened to Nina? \nNobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers\, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious\, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign. \nHow far will his family go to keep him safe? \nSoon\, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side\, and the story goes viral\, fueled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina’s social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town\, followed by a few obsessive “fans.” \nHow far will her family go to get to the truth? \nNina’s family is under siege\, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters — finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon’s wealthy\, powerful family\, Nina’s parents recognize that if playing by the rules won’t get them anywhere\, it’s time to break them. \n \nAbout Dervla \nDervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels\, including The Murder Rule\, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. She has won multiple prizes\, including a Ned Kelly Award\, Davitt Awards\, a Barry Award\, and an International Thriller Writers Award. She is also the author of four novellas\, and her audio novella\, The Sisters\, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDervla McTiernan | Photo Julia Dunin Photography\nDervla will be In-Conversation with \nLocal ABC Journalist – Lexie Jeuniewic \nLexie is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. She previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East. You can follow Lexi on Twitter @LexieGJeuniewic. \nLexie Jeuniewic\nPresenting Partner. \nPresented in partnership The Wheeler Centre \n\n  \nSupported by: \n\n \n\n  \nBookseller. \nCollins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \nCost/Bookings: This is a Free event. \nWe will be able to cater for a limited number of walkin places on the night. \n\nBook here\n \nEvent Flyer \n \nPowered By EmbedPress \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 \n\nDr David Waldron | Australian Heritage Festival | At Play in the Fields of the Past\n\nOver the past few years\, David has been experimenting with… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 15 April 2024\n\nHas Anyone Seen Charoltte Salter?  Nicci French. 1990When beautiful and… \n\n\n \n\nSave the date | Australian Heritage Festival | The Lost City of Melbourne\n\nAs part of our events for the Australian Heritage Festival\,… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 8 April 2024\n\nWake the Dust  Rita McInnes. Jane Harper (The Dry) meets… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/dervla-mctiernan-what-happened-to-nina/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000
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UID:51968-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show
DESCRIPTION:May 17\n@\n10:30 am\n–\nMay 30\n@\n4:00 pm \nFree \nMH 94 Coliseum Grenville Street\, Ballarat\nJust a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings of this new technology of ‘moving pictures’ were held at the Mechanics’ Institute. \nBy the 1970’s\, cinema’s death was being heralded after the devastating impact of television and the attraction of the drive-in\, making the BMI’s Vegas 70 for a brief time Ballarat’s only indoor cinema. \nOur latest photographic exhibition Not the Last Picture Show traces the history of cinemas in Ballarat\, from the spectacular nitrate film-fuelled conflagration of the 4\,000 seat Coliseum Picture Palace\, now a supermarket car park\, to the Skyline Drive-in\, now a housing estate with a ‘Bogart Avenue’. \nThe exhibition will be held in the Williamson Foyer space\, which formerly hosted the candy bar of the cinema\, with an additional exhibition in our beautiful Heritage Reading Room. \nEntry by $5 donation to the Heritage Reading Room (BMI members free). \nThis event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n\n\n\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\nWhite Night | Deborah Klein: ‘Decorated Women’\n\nThe White Night excitement is certainly building. Deborah Klein whose… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 13 May 2024\n\nMaking Up Amanda Rozzi Bazzani. A Cold Case Ballarat\, 1988. … \n\n \n\nLine up announced for: Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow – Ballarat\n\nAustralia’s biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off again… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 6 May 2024\n\nDaddy’s Girl Josephine Cox. When heartbroken Sarah Quinn is left… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show/
LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1
CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093227
CREATED:20240305T031915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142937Z
UID:52073-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives
DESCRIPTION:May 17\n@\n10:30 am\n–\nMay 30\n@\n4:00 pm \nFree – $5 \nThis event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival \n\n\n\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\nWhite Night | Deborah Klein: ‘Decorated Women’\n\nThe White Night excitement is certainly building. Deborah Klein whose… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 13 May 2024\n\nMaking Up Amanda Rozzi Bazzani. A Cold Case Ballarat\, 1988. … \n\n \n\nLine up announced for: Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow – Ballarat\n\nAustralia’s biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off again… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 6 May 2024\n\nDaddy’s Girl Josephine Cox. When heartbroken Sarah Quinn is left… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show-archives/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093227
CREATED:20240517T033112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132922Z
UID:55204-1717236000-1717336800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your reading pleasure
DESCRIPTION:June 1\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nJune 2\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nBooks priced from $1 – more for collectable items.\n \nImage\, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce \nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission and parking are free. There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs\, DVDs and more! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\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 \n\nDebut Novel an Original Tale | Ballarat Times: Edwina Williams 17 May\n\nAUTHOR Paula Gleeson will release her debut novel in two… \n\n\n \n\nRex’s Snippits | The BMI The Early Days\n\nThis is a open file of the minutes of the… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 20 May 2024\n\nRed Gifts in the Garden of Stones Pam Swanborough. A… \n\n\n \n\nWhite Night | Deborah Klein: ‘Decorated Women’\n\nThe White Night excitement is certainly building. Deborah Klein whose… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/winter-book-sale/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093227
CREATED:20240827T045027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012154Z
UID:58515-1732960800-1733061600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays
DESCRIPTION:November 30\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nDecember 1\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nLending Library \nBooks priced from $1 – more for collectable items.\n \nImage\, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce \nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday\, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs\, DVDs\, framed prints from our image collection and more! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\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\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations September 2024\n\nGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases…. \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week\n\nHeadland Ged Gillmore. A thrilling mystery debut – not to… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – September 2024\n\nIn this issue: Message from the Chair | Royal South… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week\n\nThe Ghost of Briar Rose Anna Romer. A heart-wrenching enemies… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/summer-book-sale-2024/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093227
CREATED:20250409T000912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T012549Z
UID:64380-1748685600-1748786400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading
DESCRIPTION:May 31\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nJune 1\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nLending Library \nBooks priced from $1 – more for collectable items.\nPhoto: Pexels – Clem Onojeghuo\nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday\, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs\, DVDs\, framed prints from our image collection and more! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\n\nBook Donations. \nOur book sales are an important fundraiser for our independent BMI Library\, if you would like to clear your book shelves we are happy to take donations of books that have been loved. We will also accept\, DVDs\, Vinyl Records and CDs. We can take delivery during our usual Library operating hours. \nLibrary Operating Hours. \nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm \nTuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm \nSaturday – 9.30am to 12noon. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\n\n\nAuthor Talks\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.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-june-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093227
CREATED:20250603T000019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T233613Z
UID:64998-1757008800-1757012400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with The Wheeler Centre \n\n \nSeptember 4\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:00 pm \n$11.78 \nMinerva Space \n\nGet Tickets\n \nImage courtesy The Wheeler Centre\nThe Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport. \nby Tracey Lee Holmes \nWith honesty and insight\, Tracey Lee Holmes looks back\non a pioneering career and a lifelong journey through the world of sport. \nFor over 30 years\, Tracey Lee Holmes has been a trailblazer in Australian broadcasting – breaking ground as the first female host of a national sports program and championing gender equality both on and off the field.  \nNow\, with the release of her new book The Eye of the Dragonfly: A Life Seeing the World Through Sport\, she reflects on sport’s unique power to uplift the human spirit – or expose its deepest flaws – and the insights gained over a remarkable career spent documenting it all. \nA sharp-eyed commentator on the intersection of sport\, politics and society\, Holmes takes the stage in Ballarat to share electrifying stories\nof athletic triumph and heartbreak\, while examining the powerful forces of money\, politics\, and discrimination that continue\nto shape the world of sport. \nThe Eye of the Dragonfly | Tracey Lee Holmes\nMore About Tracey Lee Holmes \nTracey Lee Holmes\nIn a career spanning four decades\, journalist and broadcaster Tracey Holmes has focussed her career on the intersection of sport\, politics\, and society. She is recognised at home and abroad for her in-depth analysis of current issues and major events including coverage of 14 Olympic Games. \nShe has twice won the prestigious International Sports Press Association (AIPS) gold award\, is a recipient of the IOC Women and Sport Award – presented to women\, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development\, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport and is a recipient of Sport Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award. \nTracey is a Council member for Indigenous Football Australia\, a board member for the Oceania Australia Foundation\,\na mentor for the International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters program\, an Ambassador\nfor the Australian Museum and the Chappell Foundation for Homeless Youth.\nShe is producer of the Sports Ambassador podcast and YouTube channel\, and is completing her\nMasters in International Sports Diplomacy at Hungary University. \nTracey will be hosted by Tess Armstrong \nTess Armstrong\nAbout Tess Armstrong \nTess Armstrong is a radio\, television and podcast producer turned lawyer. She is also a proud member of the multi award-winning footy podcast The Outer Sanctum. With a diverse career spanning media and now law\, Tess brings creativity\, critical thinking and advocacy to her work. She believes strongly in the power of conversation \, storytelling and community to inspire change and foster connection. Outside of her professional pursuits\, she is a tragic Richmond fan\, sports enthusiast and mother of two young children.\nTess continues to champion inclusive storytelling across platforms\, combining heart\, humour\, authenticity and intellect. \nGet tickets $11.78 includes gst and bkg fee \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nAbout The Wheeler Centre \n\n  \nThe Wheeler Centre exists to support writers\, readers and thinkers. Through live and digital conversations\, debates\, readings\, performances and discussions\, it deepens public engagement with the most pressing topics of the day. It is dedicated to creative collaboration\, community engagement\, diversity\, and innovation. \nMelbourne was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008 and this heralded the establishment of the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas – a vibrant new hub for a diverse range of organisations focussed on literature and ideas. The aim: to provide a home and important focal point for the conversations that matter to Victoria\, and indeed\, Australia. As the Centre itself took its physical shape within a newly renovated and dedicated wing of the State Library of Victoria\, our position was secured ahead of the official opening with the commitment of our patrons\, Maureen and Tony Wheeler of Lonely Planet. From that day\, the Centre for Books\, Writing and Ideas became The Wheeler Centre. \nSince 2009\, The Wheeler Centre has been firmly established at the heart of Victoria’s rich cultural life. Based in the Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St\, the Centre is also a hub and home for writers and key literary organisations\, including the Melbourne Writers Festival\, Writers Victoria\, Express Media\, Emerging Writers’ Festival and Australian Poetry. \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \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.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-twc-tracey-lee-holmes/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Culture,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093227
CREATED:20250409T010714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T075721Z
UID:64397-1757152800-1757253600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Spring Book Sale | Reward yourself with loads of Summer reading
DESCRIPTION:September 6\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nSeptember 7\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nLending Library \nBooks priced from $1 – more for collectable items.\n\nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday\, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs\, DVDs\, framed prints from our image collection and more! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\n\nBook Donations. \nOur book sales are an important fundraiser for our independent BMI Library\, if you would like to clear your book shelves we are happy to take donations of books that have been loved. We will also accept\, DVDs\, Vinyl Records and CDs. We can take delivery during our usual Library operating hours. \nLibrary Operating Hours. \nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm \nTuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm \nSaturday – 9.30am to 12noon. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\n\n\nAuthor Talks\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.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-september-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Fundraiser,Members
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