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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/
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:20230428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230428T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author |  Olivia Wearne & Elizabeth Coleman
DESCRIPTION:The Woman Who Knew Too Little by Olivia Wearne \nA Routine Infidelity by Elizabeth Coleman\nTHE similarities keep coming for two local authors who discovered they recently published their latest works a couple of days apart from each other. \nNow Elizabeth Coleman and Olivia Wearne have become fast friends following the release of their second novels. \nBoth crime fiction books\, Coleman’s is titled A Routine Infidelity and Wearne’s The Woman Who Knew Too Little. \n“I got an email from my agent saying there was another author in Ballarat whose story was very similar to mine and asked if I wanted to meet her\,” Coleman said. \n“We met for coffee and she said ‘my second book’s coming out’ and I said my second book’s coming out! \n“Her book has a female detective. My book has a female detective. It was uncanny\, so we thought we would join forces and get ourselves out there through these remarkable coincidences.” \nBoth screenwriters by trade\, Wearne moved to Ballarat and started writing professionally 15 years ago while Coleman has been crafting words for 30 years and relocated to the region in the last half-decade. \nColeman said the pair’s shared screenwriting influences is a prominent factor in both their styles. \n“Another similarity we share is that our screen experiences have really helped us with story structure\,” she said. \n“Both our stories kind of move along quickly because we’ve had to work to commercial breaks and things like that.” \nColeman said it’s important for Australian creatives to support each other. \n“It’s such a small industry here\, anything creative\,” she said.” We’re competing with enormous overseas giants. \n“It’s very important we all support each other and lift each other up.” \nSource: Ballarat Times : 8 March 2023 by Tim Bottams. \nhttps://timesnewsgroup.com.au/ballarat/print-editions/full-digital-edition-3-march-2/ \n\n\nMore about the author\n \n1948. An unidentified dead man is found on Somerton Beach\, Adelaide. Officer Kitty Wheeler yearns to work the case – but the city’s women police are typically assigned to more domestic matters. A wryly funny\, sharply observed novel about one of Australia’s great mysteries\, and the life choices available to mid-century women. \nDecember\, 1948. Officer Kitty Wheeler is a member of the Women Police\, responsible for ‘upholding the moral virtue’ of Adelaide’s at times unruly and amorous citizens. Patrolling Somerton beach one night\, Kitty and her partner spot a man leaning against the sea wall\, apparently drunk. It’s late\, they’re tired\, and they leave him to sleep it off … \nThe man is dead\, his identity unknown\, and Kitty has missed a career-making opportunity. In the following months\, the case of the Somerton Man grips first Adelaide\, then Australia\, as bizarre clues point towards international espionage\, Eastern mysticism or salacious scandal. Kitty\, preoccupied with the case\, joins the investigation wherever she can\, although the men are firmly in charge. Meanwhile\, she must decide whether she wants husband and family\, or a career – in 1940s Australia\, she can’t have both. Her boyfriend Peter wants to pop the question\, but Kitty is keener on solving the case … \nOlivia Wearne has threaded Kitty’s story into the real-life 1940s mystery of the Somerton Man. This intriguing\, sharply observed and wholly engaging novel explores the life and crimes of a city and its people\, few of whom are without their secrets. \nAbout the Author \nOlivia Wearne began her writing career as a screenwriter and has several film credits to her name. After receiving a Masters in creative writing she went on to write The Grand Tour\, which was published in 2020. Born and raised in Melbourne\, Olivia now resides in Ballarat\, Victoria\, with her filmmaker husband and two sons. \n\n\nMore about the author\n \nA delightfully sharp and clever murder mystery\, perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club. \nSynopsis: \nPrivate investigator Edwina ‘Ted’ Bristol deals in the cheating husbands and missing chihuahuas of Melbourne\, but yearns for the heart-stopping excitement of real crime. When \nWhen Ted discovers her sister Bob has fallen prey to an internet catfishing scam\, she sets out with her beloved miniature schnauzer and shrewd sidekick\, Miss Marple\, to catch the swindler. Meanwhile\, when conducting routine surveillance on a couple suspected of having an affair\, she uncovers a plot to embezzle millions. \nAs Bob’s case takes a series of bizarre twists and turns and the embezzlement escalates into murder\, Ted finds her own life in peril. Will she crack her first criminal case before it’s too late? \nPraise for A Routine Infidelity: \nClever plotting\, memorable characters – a delight! \nKerry Greenwood\nAuthor of the Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries \nWith Miss Marple as your sidekick how can you lose? I loved every minute with PI Ted\, her friends\, family\, associates… A Routine Infidelity makes the beginning of an excellent series! \nRWR McDonald\, author of The Nancys \nHigh drama\, snappy dialogue and sensational plot twists… This is your regular\, first-class page turner. \nThe Age and Sydney Morning Herald \nA Routine Infidelity is the first in a new series that is perfect for fans of classic crime dramas. \nReadings \nElizabeth Coleman Biography: \nElizabeth Coleman is a successful screenwriter who has written for many beloved Australian dramas\, including every season of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries. She is also the author of the hit play Secret Bridesmaids’ Business and co-creator of the popular ABC drama Bed of Roses. \nCost $10 per person includes gst & light refreshments \n\nBook Here\n\n\n  \nCollins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard\nwill be handling book sales on the night. \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\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/meet-the-author-elizabeth-coleman-olivia-wearne/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230501T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230501T143000
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SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault
DESCRIPTION:Digitisation workshop\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital preservation copy of our collections while also allowing for increased public access and decreased physical handling. \nThis workshop will provide you with an opportunity to work one-on-one to learn the basics of museum photography such as camera settings and operations\, lighting\, and image composition for 2D and 3D items. \nYou will also have the opportunity to use a scanner – negatives and transparencies can be digitised – to learn about digitisation standards. \nPlease note that participants are required to bring a maximum of two collection items. \nYou are also invited to bring a camera – ideally one that will continue to be used for their organisation’s digitisation. \nCost | AMaGA member/Student $20.00 | Non-member – volunteer organisation $20.00 | Non-member – paid staff organisation $30.00 \n\nBookings\n\n\n  \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | This weekend\n\nOur Community & Maker Market & Book Sale is on… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nTwilight Talks | ‘The Ballarat Songbird’ Evelyn Scotney\n\nAmong Ballarat’s finest: Evelyn Scotney – ‘The Ballarat Songbird’\, Born… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, Olivia Wearne\n\nBe sure to register for our next Library Event go… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-session-1/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230327T231124Z
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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/
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:20230503T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230321T055028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T230806Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: \nMusic and Entertainment History\nAilsa DuBois \nAilsa chose Ballarat as her home over 18 years ago. She holds two Masters degrees: Journalism (UTS) and Writing & Literature (Deakin)\, among other qualifications. She is Vice-President of the community-based ‘Ballarat Arts Alive’. \nSteve Rattle\, published a biography on Melbourne pianist Len Luscombe and his company Anglo-American\, manufacturers of Broadway piano rolls. \nEvelyn Scotney – The Ballarat Songbird\, Born in Ascot Street\, Ballarat in 1887\, soprano Evelyn Scotney studied with Melba’s teacher Mathilde Marchesi and composer Paolo Tosti. On Christmas eve 1920 she sang with Italian tenor Enrico Caruso in his final New York Metropolitan Opera performance. So why is she now sadly forgotten? Join Steve Rattle as he affectionately remembers this great Ballarat lady. \nCost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular. \nInformation on the full series  \n\nFull Series\n \nBook places \n\nBook Places\n \n\n \n\nMeet Peter Dowling | Twilight Talks 7 May\n\nMeet Peter Dowling | Session 2 Twilight Talks | Military… \n\n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 24 April 2023\n\nLook Back on Languor: The memoir of a ‘hurkle-durkle Australian… \n\n\n \n\nMeet Ailsa DuBois | Twilight Talks 3 May\n\nAilsa chose Ballarat as her home over 18 years ago…. \n\n\n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Artists announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented artists who will be… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3-may-2023-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230327T231124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z
UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au
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/
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:20230510T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230321T025736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T002500Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again. We have a great line-up of talks: \nMilitary History – How do we remember?\nPeter Dowling\nLocal member of the Ballarat WAGS (Wireless Airgunners School).\nMotivated to find out more of his father’s and uncle’s experiences in WWII\, Peter Dowling has been a member and now President of the Air Force Association NSW Sunderland Branch for the past 25 years. Since moving to Ballarat in 2018\, he has been a member of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch and is the incumbent President.\nPeter was born in Melbourne and his first career was in the family real estate business. He was approached to join the Reserves of the Royal Australia Navy when in his mid-thirties due to his expertise in containerisation and shipping and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.\nPrior to his retirement\, Peter was the Director and Owner of a Small Business Consulting group\, providing analysis and solutions to a wide range of small businesses. \nPeter Dowling\nNo. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School – Ballarat\nUnder the auspices of the Royal Australian Air Force\, Ballarat Airport domiciled the first wireless and air gunners’ school to be established in WWII. Recruits were schooled in Morse Code and gunnery prior to assignment to fighter\, bomber or coastal squadrons. \nOver 6000 young men passed through the 58 courses held between 1940 and 1945. Of these young men\, nearly 1200 were killed. Members of the Air Force Association Ballarat have researched 1WAGS extensively. A visual memorial has been created at the old Officers’ Mess in Hut 48 at the airport and the 1WAGS website\ndetailing the history of the school and the lives of many of the trainees has had over 80\,000 hits. \nMarion Snowdon\nResearcher into military memorials:\nMarion says that she is a curious observer. As a retired teacher she now enjoys the luxury of time to visit communities\, near and far. Cemetery rambles are a favourite with visits to memorials a close second. Through living and travelling with her husband Garry – passionate amateur World War One historian – Marion’s eyes have been opened to the multitude of ways that communities remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. She appreciates the opportunity to share some of her photographs with others. \nMarion Snowdon\nCost & Bookings | $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person regular \nInformation on the full series  \n\nFull Series\n \nBook places \n\nBook Places\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\nBMI Special Programs\, Ballart Heritage Festival | The Heritage Collection\n\nWhy not check out the special programs that we will… \n\n\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 \n\nMarion Snowdon | Twilight Talks | Military History: How do we remember?\n\nWednesday 10 May @ 5.30pm Learn from a curious observer… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-4/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230515T053426Z
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UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au
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:20230519T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230322T052316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T002837Z
UID:35957-1684492200-1684497600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Heritage Collection | Special Program
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the history of the BMI Heritage listed collection\, its origins\, preservation and future\, including an examination of some of the most valuable collection items.  The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute  (BMI) Collection is of historical significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual\, cultural and social development of Victorians throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. \nThe collection is considered to be of State and National significance and was registered with Heritage Victoria on 9 August\, 2007 – Heritage Register No. 2096. \n\n  \nCost: $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-heritage-collection-special-program/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T224741Z
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UID:36150-1684494000-1684512000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-at-the-ballaarat-mechanics-institute-exhibition/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T232803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T040203Z
UID:36181-1684580400-1684598400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230520T235500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T221229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T010919Z
UID:36126-1684626900-1684630800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! \nThis beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to be explored. During these tours\, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, exploring the library’s impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts\, and learn about the building’s original purpose as a hub for scientific and technological education. And make sure to check out the basement\, which is steeped in mystery and intrigue – you never know what secrets you might uncover! Whether you’re a local looking to discover more about your city’s history\, or a visitor seeking a unique and memorable experience\, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours are not to be missed. \nLed by expert guides who are passionate about the building’s history\, these tours will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Ballarat. Book your tickets today and get ready to step back in time! \nNote | Accessibility \nMost of this tour is wheelchair accessible\, however the tour does include entry into the BMI Basement\, which is not wheelchair accessible. The tour does involve stairs\, however a lift is available throughout (except to the basement). This tour is not Auslan interpreted\, and the guide does not use any amplification system. Tour groups will enter dimly lit areas of the building under supervision of the guide. \nBMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost / Bookings:  $27.50 plus booking fee \n\nBook Tours\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n  \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230403T063758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045333Z
UID:37129-1684665000-1684670400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Ballarat Courier Collection | Special Programs
DESCRIPTION:Sit down with us as we read the paper that continues to tell the story of Ballarat. The BMI houses hard copies of this local icon dating back to its inception; what might you discover as you turn the pages of history? \n\n  \nCost: $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-courier-collection-special-programs/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ballarat-courier-11-september-1915-page-5-heritage-reading-room-4.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230403T233853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T040910Z
UID:37166-1684666800-1684684800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-copy/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230404T041607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T041835Z
UID:37396-1684677600-1684684800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement
DESCRIPTION:Unleash you artistic potential on Sunday 21 May & Sunday 28 May\, two sessions each day starting at 2pm & 7pm each day\, duration two hours each session. \nAttention\, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits thee in the depths of a heritage basement\, reminiscent of the goldrush era of the 1850s. \nWith thy pencil in hand\, and thy heart filled with a creative eagerness\, come and join us in this wondrous venue\, where inspiration flows as freely as the gold in the mines of old. Set amidst the raw brick walls and exposed pipes of this historic building\, our experienced models shall pose for thee\, inspiring thy artistic talents to new heights. With all the necessary materials provided\, and the expert guidance of our art tutor\, thou shalt have all the tools required to capture the essence of our models on thy canvas. \nWhether thou art a seasoned artist or a mere beginner\, this life drawing session is a must-do event. So\, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a bygone era\, whilst honing thy skills and exploring the depths of thy artistic creativity. \nBook thy spot now\, and let the magic of this historic venue transport thee to a bygone era of wonder and discovery. \nNote | Accessibility \nThe Basement is not wheelchair accessible. BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost: $40 \n\nBookings\n\n\n\n  \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy-copy-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T221945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T011211Z
UID:36143-1684695600-1684699200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival (Originally scheduled 9pm-10pm)
DESCRIPTION:Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! \nThis beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to be explored. During these tours\, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, exploring the library’s impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts\, and learn about the building’s original purpose as a hub for scientific and technological education. And make sure to check out the basement\, which is steeped in mystery and intrigue – you never know what secrets you might uncover! Whether you’re a local looking to discover more about your city’s history\, or a visitor seeking a unique and memorable experience\, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours are not to be missed. \nLed by expert guides who are passionate about the building’s history\, these tours will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Ballarat. Book your tickets today and get ready to step back in time! \nNote | Accessibility \nMost of this tour is wheelchair accessible\, however the tour does include entry into the BMI Basement\, which is not wheelchair accessible. The tour does involve stairs\, however a lift is available throughout (except to the basement). This tour is not Auslan interpreted\, and the guide does not use any amplification system. Tour groups will enter dimly lit areas of the building under supervision of the guide. \nBMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost / Bookings:  $27.50 plus booking fee \n\nBook Tours\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n  \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230322T052457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053759Z
UID:35962-1684695600-1684702800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Life Drawing in the Basement (this event now cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Unleash you artistic potential on Sunday 21 May & Sunday 28 May\, two sessions each day starting at 2pm & 7pm each day\, duration two hours each session. \nAttention\, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits thee in the depths of a heritage basement\, reminiscent of the goldrush era of the 1850s. \nWith thy pencil in hand\, and thy heart filled with a creative eagerness\, come and join us in this wondrous venue\, where inspiration flows as freely as the gold in the mines of old. Set amidst the raw brick walls and exposed pipes of this historic building\, our experienced models shall pose for thee\, inspiring thy artistic talents to new heights. With all the necessary materials provided\, and the expert guidance of our art tutor\, thou shalt have all the tools required to capture the essence of our models on thy canvas. \nWhether thou art a seasoned artist or a mere beginner\, this life drawing session is a must-do event. So\, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a bygone era\, whilst honing thy skills and exploring the depths of thy artistic creativity. \nBook thy spot now\, and let the magic of this historic venue transport thee to a bygone era of wonder and discovery. \nNote | Accessibility \nThe Basement is not wheelchair accessible. BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost: $40 \n\nBookings\n\n\n\n  \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/life-drawing-in-the-basement-copy/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/641b9c63dce404b6288d524a.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230403T064019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045241Z
UID:37131-1684751400-1684756800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Baron von Mueller Collection | Special Programs
DESCRIPTION:Up close and personal with  Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller  –   Baron von Mueller was appointed government botanist for the then colony of Victoria by Governor  Charles La Trobe in 1853\, and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.  He also founded the  National Herbarium of Victoria and named many Australian plants.  Come along and learn about the man\, discover the magic of his plant specimen folios and why the BMI Collection contains these treasures. \n\n  \nBook attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. \n\nBookings\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/baron-von-mueller-collection-special-programs/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/grimwade.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230328T020210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T042439Z
UID:36634-1684751400-1684765800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Cataloguing workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Collections Introductory Cataloguing Workshop\nThis workshop provides an introduction to the principles of collections management and catalogue documentation. Participants will learn how to best physically manage their collection items as well as digitally document them using Victorian Collections: a free\, web-based and easy-to-use collections management system. \nTopics covered in this workshop include: \n\nIntroduction to the VC system\nBasic account administration\nCataloguing practical session*\nIntroduction to collections management\, preservation and access\n\n*Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and an object from their collection to catalogue; however\, if you do not have access to your collection or are not associated with a collecting organisation\, we will provide you with a document from which to work. \nVictorian Collections workshops offer a relaxed and open environment and cater for participants with any degree of museum and computer literacy\, as well as ongoing support for small to medium-sized collecting organisations. \nCost | AMaGA member/Student $20.00 | Non-member – volunteer organisation $20.00 | Non-member – paid staff organisation $30.00 \n\nBookings\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/cataloguing-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/managing-your-collection-vc-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T232402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T042634Z
UID:36178-1684753200-1684771200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6413133691792ea538a2c867.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230321T000449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T050827Z
UID:35640-1684837800-1684843200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 4 | Ballarat Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again to celebrate the Ballarat Heritage Festival. We have a great line-up of talks: \n Restoration of BMI Treasures \n \nFeaturing Grimwade Conservation Services representatives outlining the recent restoration of the Baron von Mueller plant specimen folios\, restoration of valuable books and heritage painting. This project was supported by a Living Heritage Grant from the Victorian Government. \nGrimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation is Australia’s leading Centre of excellence for art and cultural materials conservation and preservation. Uniquely positioned as the only Centre of its kind in Australia and amongst only a few like organisations in the world\, the Centre seeks to advance innovation and leadership of cultural heritage practice in the Asia-Pacific region through conservation education and training; research and advancement in cultural materials conservation innovation; and via Grimwade Conservation Services\, the delivery of professional conservation consulting services \nBuilt on the commitment that culture matters to individuals and societies\, and on the understanding that the University of Melbourne has a critical role to play in the articulation and preservation of culture through teaching\, research and knowledge transfer\, the Centre plays a leading role in the advancement of best-practice in conservation implementation. \nThree Key Speakers\nCaroline Fry\nPrincipal Conservator of Paintings will discuss how her many hours of careful detailed work went into the cleaning\, repairing\, and conservation of the early 19th Century painting of the Bonneted Girl and its ornate gilded frame. \n\n										Caroline Fry | Principal Conservator of paintings\, Grimwade Conservation Services\nKaty Glen\nPrincipal Conservator of Paper will talk about how she and a team of conservation students\, guided by experts from the Victorian Royal Botanical Gardens\, cleaned\, stabilised\, and rehoused rare 219 botanical specimens that comprise Ferdinand von Mueller Educational Collection\, making them more accessible for library visitors. \n\n										Katy Glen | Principal Conservator of paper\, Grimwade Conservation Services\nPenny Tripp \n Is General Manager of Grimwade Conservation Services. She manages a team of 16 conservators at the University of Melbourne on the delivery of a range of research translation and community engagement projects focusing on collection care and materials conservation. She is a cultural collections specialist with over 20-years’ experience in the heritage and creative industries and has worked in state and regional cultural organisations throughout Australia. \n\n										Penny Tripp | General Manager\, Grimwade Conservation Services\n							\n																		Caroline Fry removes bulky patches from the back of the canvas\n									\n							\n																		Frames Conservator Jordi Casasayas removes dull bronze paint revealing traces fo bright schlag gilding\n									\n							\n																		Bonneted Girl with Dog – detail mid-way through varnish removal\n									\n							\n																		Books to be restored\n									\n							\n																		Documentary photograph of Gentiana saxosa from Ferdinand von Mueller Educational Collection\n									\n							\n																		Hayley Nolle repairs the corner of Fragmenta phytographiae Australiae\n									\n							\n																		Caroline Fry applies new paint to conceal an area of damage.\n									\n							\n																		Principal Painting Conservator Caronline Fry ensures the painting is well adered to its new lining\n									\n							\n																		Hayley Nolle cleans the spine of Ferdinand von Mueller’s Systematic census of Australian plants\n									\n							\n																		Conservation Went Wu carefully cleans the paper folder for a specimen\n									 \nInformation on the full series  \n			\n						Full Series\n					 \nCost & Bookings | $15 per person BMI members | $20 per person regular (includes morning tea). \nBook places \n			\n						Book places\n					 \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n			\n						Ballarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n					\n													\n															 \n\n            \n                 \n\nBMI Special Programs\, Ballarat Heritage Festival | Baron von Mueller Collection\n\nBaron von Mueller Collection | Special Program | Ballarat Heritage… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nTwilight Talks | Early Australian Motoring with John Lewis\n\nWednesday 17 May @ 5.30pm Early Australian Motoring Twilight Talks this Wednesday… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 15 May 2023\n\nDying to Know by Rae Cairnes Rosemary’s Book of the… \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nLife Drawing in the Basement | Ballart Heritage Festival\n\nLife Drawing in the Basement Ballarat Heritage Festival | Four… \n\n                \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T233214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T043831Z
UID:36186-1684839600-1684857600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibitiion/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230515T053426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T053446Z
UID:39816-1684245600-1684249200@ballaratmi.org.au
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:20230523T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T222238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T011342Z
UID:36146-1684868400-1684872000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours | Ballarat Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! \nThis beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to be explored. During these tours\, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, exploring the library’s impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts\, and learn about the building’s original purpose as a hub for scientific and technological education. And make sure to check out the basement\, which is steeped in mystery and intrigue – you never know what secrets you might uncover! Whether you’re a local looking to discover more about your city’s history\, or a visitor seeking a unique and memorable experience\, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours are not to be missed. \nLed by expert guides who are passionate about the building’s history\, these tours will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Ballarat. Book your tickets today and get ready to step back in time! \nNote | Accessibility \nMost of this tour is wheelchair accessible\, however the tour does include entry into the BMI Basement\, which is not wheelchair accessible. The tour does involve stairs\, however a lift is available throughout (except to the basement). This tour is not Auslan interpreted\, and the guide does not use any amplification system. Tour groups will enter dimly lit areas of the building under supervision of the guide. \nBMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost / Bookings:  $27.50 plus booking fee \n\nBook Tours\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n  \n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230403T064213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T045148Z
UID:37133-1684924200-1684929600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Artwork of the BMI | Special Programs
DESCRIPTION:A detailed look at the restoration of The Girl in the Bonnet and other needy artworks in the collection. \nBook attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. \n\nBookings\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-artwork-of-the-bmi-special-programs/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T233445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T050020Z
UID:36189-1684926000-1684944000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230321T000642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T003752Z
UID:35642-1684949400-1684954800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 5 | Ballarat Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks is back on again to celebrate the Ballarat \nSession 5: This session is now fully booked\n\nWedneday 24 May | 5.30pm\nBallarat Chinese Library | 200 Sturt Street\nChinese History\n“Join us for a unique Twilight Talk when we take the BMI on the road\, to the nearby Chinese Library. A more intimate event for no more than 20 people\, you’ll hear about local historian Yvonne Horsfield’s fascinating research into the Chinese contribution to life on the goldfields\, while sitting among precious Chinese books and artefacts drawn from collections all over Australia. Charles Zhang\, will then offer a tour of the library for those who would like to delve a little deeper.” \nCharles Zhang\nBallarat Chinese Library\nLocated in the heart of Ballarat\, the library covers an area of 700 square metres with 16 rooms. Housing over 200\,000 Chinese books\, the Xin Jin Shan Library (translates to new gold mountain) now has the largest collection of Chinese-language books in Australia. \nCharles is a committee member of the library and president of the Chinese Australian Cultural Society in Ballarat. \nThe Library is not only the largest in the Southern Hemisphere\, but also serves as an education and research centre for Chinese languages and the history of Chinese immigration and settlement in Australia. (source SBS Mandarin) \nHaoliang Sun and Charles Zhang are the driving forces behind the Chinese library. (ABC News: Rochelle Kirkham )\nYvonne Horsfield\nChinese on the goldfields.\nYvonne is a retired teacher who has spent the majority of her teaching career working at Sovereign Hill an as Education Officer\, followed by another role in education at the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery (now Art Gallery of Ballarat). She first developed an awareness of the significant role the Chinese played in the early Goldfields history of Ballarat when working at Sovereign Hill. She has a family connection with Reverend John Tong Way who became Superintendent Missioner to the Ballarat and district Chinese from 1903 until he retired in 1949. She has recently completed her PhD to further research the history of the Tong Ways and other families of Chinese descent who settled in both Ballarat and Bendigo. Since graduating she has written “Chinese Roots”\, a biographical story of the Tong Way family recently published on 25 th March this year by Shawline Publishing in Ballarat. \nYvonne Horsfield\n\nChinese Roots | Yvonne Horsfield\n\n\nOldest Bank Building in Ballarat | ABC Ballarat\n\n\nChinese Library | ABC Ballarat\n\n\nA drawing from 1854 shows Chinese miners walking to the goldfields.(Supplied: State Library of Victoria)\n\n\nA painting by artist Shen Jiawei is the first thing visitors see when they enter the library. (ABC News: Rochelle Kirkham )\n\n\nOldest Bank Building in Ballarat | ABC Ballarat\n\n\nCharles Zhang and Haoliang Sun have a lot of knowledge to share with visitors. (ABC News: Rochelle Kirkham )\n \nNote: Accessibility \nThis building is not wheelchair accessible. To access the library spaces it is necessary to climb a set of stairs. \nCost & Bookings | $10 flat fee per person\, funds will be split 50/50 with the Ballarat Chinese Library \nInformation on the full series  \n\nFull Series\n \nBook places \n\nBook Places\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\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\nBMI Special Programs\, Ballart Heritage Festival | The Heritage Collection\n\nWhy not check out the special programs that we will… \n\n\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 \n\nMarion Snowdon | Twilight Talks | Military History: How do we remember?\n\nWednesday 10 May @ 5.30pm Learn from a curious observer… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3/
LOCATION:Chinese Library\, 200 Sturt Street
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230403T064243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T032706Z
UID:37134-1685010600-1685016000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs
DESCRIPTION:The BMI is home to thousands of photographs of Ballarat through the ages.  Through the lens of several different photographers and collectors including Max Harris\,  the BMI might just have that photograph you are looking for! \n\n  \nBook attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. \n\nBookings\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n \n \n\nMelba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce the talented Scholars who will be… \n\n \n\nDigitisation Workshop with the AMaGa\n\nCapturing high-quality images of your catalogue records serve as a digital… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 17 April 2023\n\nHomecoming by Kate Morton Rosemary’s Book of the Week At… \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 10 April 2023\n\nRavens Hollow by Judith Rook Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-photography-of-the-bmi-special-programs/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T233604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051119Z
UID:36191-1685012400-1685030400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-4/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153008
CREATED:20230323T233725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T051509Z
UID:36193-1685098800-1685116800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Living Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The BMI has recently worked with Grimwade Conservation Services to perform urgently required conservation work on a number of significant items from the Heritage Victoria registered collection. This work was carried out as part of a  Victorian Government Living Heritage Grant awarded in 2021\, with work completed in December 2022. \nThese items include original volumes of Australian plant specimen books compiled by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller\, and associated books written by von Mueller\, an original artwork known to have belonged to the BMI from the early days of the Institute and various other valuable books needing cleaning and restoration work. \nThe primary exhibition will showcase these remarkable items within the Heritage listed building that is the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nThe proposed accompanying events will include creative programming to showcase this work\, the wider BMI collection and the historic building and introduce or re-introduce the wider public to “their” Institute. Invitations will be extended to other special interest organisations to bring their members to learn why Ballarat was considered an important centre for learning and knowledge sharing\, even in the 19th century. \nCost/Entry Fee: Free to BMI members | $5 for non-members \n\nBook here\n \nView the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI \n\nBallarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\nRosemary’s Book of the Week | 3 April 2023\n\nApartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins Rosemary’s Book of the Week… \n\n\n \n\nNewsletter – April 2023\n\nIn this issue learn about: Library New Releases & Recommended… \n\n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases & Recommendations April 2023\n\nCGo to the Library webpage to view all New Releases… \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Author\, enjoy the Show | Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh | 3 April 2023\n\nFeedback from recent Shows: Shaun Keenan – Griffith – Very… \n\n\nLoad More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/living-heritage-ballaarat-mechanics-exhibition-5/
LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition,The Collection
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