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SUMMARY:The River Moorabool | Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:This film explains why this unique river\, travelling from the Wombat Forests near Ballarat to the Barwon River at Geelong\, is in trouble.\n\n\n“The River Moorabool” promotes alternative urban water supplies that would increase its flow and resilience in a changing climate. \nAbout 90% of the Moorabool’s natural flow is taken for human use. Dams in the upper catchment trap water for Geelong and Ballarat. More is trapped in farm dams\, so never makes the river. \nA lower stretch of the river near Geelong is concreted\, but this is badly broken\, so water soaks into the cement quarry for which the river’s course was twice shifted back in the 1900s. \nFurther downstream\, the river was turned into a concrete channel. The Moorabool’s flow often does not make it to the Barwon River. \nIn 2007-8\, the river stopped flowing because water behind the Bungal Dam was diverted to Ballarat rather than being allowed down the river. \nThe environmental flow is a small fraction of that extracted for human use. \n\n\nThe Moorabool’s health is suffering because of: \n\nThe increasing water use by Ballarat and Geelong\n\n\nIntensive farming activities\n\n\nThe spread of weeds along the river and its tributaries\n\n\n\nThe film discusses new sources of water for cities – such as recycling\, storm water reuse\, desalination – and rationalization of farm dams. \n\n\n“The river needs a more resilient and environmentally secure future with greater flows and improved catchment management\, including more riparian revegetation.” \n\n\nThe film presents interviews with a Wadawurrung man\, farmers\, scientists\, landcare proponents\, and river campaigners that explain the river’s history\, characteristics\, problems and possible solutions. The diversity of scenery along the river is a strong feature of the film. \n\n\nThe film was made by “People for A Living Moorabool” and “Sheoaks Films”. \nPeople for A Living Moorabool (PALM) formed during April 2008 in response to the dire condition of the Moorabool River. \nThe PALM Charter reads: \n“Our group unites those who want to keep the full length of the Moorabool River alive. This one idea of a ‘living Moorabool’ is our guiding principle. It means that our commitment to be a voice for the river will override any support for the rights of particular water users. We have a single focus – the right of this magnificent\, but highly stressed river\, to an effective environmental flow. We are motivated by the politics of unity not division.” \nPALM and the Geelong Landcare Network support each other in advocating for the Moorabool River and catchment management. \n\n\nThis event is being supported by the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-river-moorabool-ballarat/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T200000
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SUMMARY:Red Mill Revue!
DESCRIPTION:Old Fashioned Entertainment for Modern Audiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Mill Revue! is a Celebration of the human form in all its variations. Our Multi-disciplinary performers combine Burlesque\, Dance\, Vaudeville\, Tease\, Comedy\, Cabaret and Music into a high energy Variety show that’s fun for everyone. You get a whole seat\, but you’ll only need the front – that’s where you’ll be glued. Regardless of your persuasion\, orientation or occupation\, if entertainment is your inclination – then Red Mill is your destination! \nAll of our performers have been working in the arts for years\, with some performing for nearly 30. They come from a range of backgrounds including training in Ballet\, Musical Theatre\, Classical Music\, Circus\, SFX makeup\, Hairdressing and many more. They have been creating Burlesque shows together for years\, thrilling audiences in Melbourne\, Ballarat\, Daylesford\, Camperdown\, Werribee & Warracknabeal.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/red-mill-revue-bmi/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T181422
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SUMMARY:2021 Victorian Pinup Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Victorian Pinup Pageant which is the first in a series of Pinup Pageants around Australia leading to the first Australian Pinup Pageant.\nA performance based presentation celebrating all aspects of vintage & retro nostalgia.\nCategories: Rockabilly\, Psychobilly\, Glamourbilly\, Geekabilly & a Coupleobillys.\nWho will win “The Victorian Pinup Pageant” 2021?
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2021-victorian-pinup-pageant/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event
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SUMMARY:Red Mill Revue!
DESCRIPTION:Old Fashioned Entertainment for Modern Audiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Mill Revue! is a Celebration of the human form in all its variations. Our Multi-disciplinary performers combine Burlesque\, Dance\, Vaudeville\, Tease\, Comedy\, Cabaret and Music into a high energy Variety show that’s fun for everyone. You get a whole seat\, but you’ll only need the front – that’s where you’ll be glued. Regardless of your persuasion\, orientation or occupation\, if entertainment is your inclination – then Red Mill is your destination! \nAll of our performers have been working in the arts for years\, with some performing for nearly 30. They come from a range of backgrounds including training in Ballet\, Musical Theatre\, Classical Music\, Circus\, SFX makeup\, Hairdressing and many more. They have been creating Burlesque shows together for years\, thrilling audiences in Melbourne\, Ballarat\, Daylesford\, Camperdown\, Werribee & Warracknabeal.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/red-mill-revue-bmi/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event
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SUMMARY:Rock Ballarat Burlesque Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Rock Ballarat brings the best of Australia’s Burlesque Elite to the stage with the wonderful\, witty\, wine-loving Tash York as your MC for the evening.\nTash will lead you through a night of fabulous performances by the amazing collective of Kitty Obsidian\, Dolores Daiquiri\, Azcadelia Ferri Maya and Rosie Roulette.\nYou will be enchanted\, teased and left begging on your knees as you witness a night you’ll never forget. \nBurlesque Fantastique!\nDoors open at 6pm – show starts at 6:30. 18+ Event \nFrou Frou Striptease!\nDoors open at 9pm – show starts at 9:30. 18+ Event
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rock-ballarat-burlesque-showcase/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T170000
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SUMMARY:Keep the Circle Unbroken - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:Keep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian musicians performing on a new album of the same name.\n\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken is a series of concerts to be presented across Victoria’s iconic regional towns this March featuring an incredible line-up of Australian musicians spanning two generations performing songs inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album Will the Circle be Unbroken. \n\n\n\nThe Ballarat leg of the tour will include:\nRow Jerry Crow: \n\nPaul Woseen (the Screaming Jets)\nJeff Consi (the Badloves)\nDion Hirini (Vika & Linda Bull)\nRob Hornbuckle (the Masters Apprentices)\nJohn Kendall (Uncle Bill)\nand Delsinki\n\nGuest Artists: \n\nKylie Auldist\nKee’ahn\nDan Hall\nJoyce Preacher\nLocal guest\n\nGuest pickers: \n\nHamish Davidson (the Davidson Brothers)\nJustin Brady (Things of Stone & Wood)
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ktcu/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T210000
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SUMMARY:MICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens!\n\n\nThis event is your opportunity to be in the live audience at the Ballarat Heat of Class Clowns\, and to see some up-and-coming comedians perfect their craft! \n\n\nMelbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind national comedy competition for young people is now happening. \nClass Clowns aims to inspire\, engage and elevate teens aged 14-18 (Years 9–12). It’s free to enter\, and all students need is a 3-5 minute original act in any style of comedy. \nHeats around the country start with a 2-hour workshop\, where students rehearse and refine their act with the help of a professional comedian\, followed by an opportunity to perform for a live audience (YOU!). \nSelected comedians go on to compete in state finals\, with the winners invited to participate in the National Grand Final for a chance to win a cash prize of $1500\, and a workshop package for their school. \nFor over two decades\, Class Clowns has helped hundreds of funny\, young peeps hone their comedy potential. Past participants like Joel Creasey\, Annie Louey\, Rhys Nicholson\, Aaron Chen and William McKenna have gone on to have a career in showbiz\, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is always on the look-out for the next generation of funny people. \nIf you’re the teacher\, parent or guardian of a funny teen\, head to classclowns.com.au to learn more and register. \n\n\n\nThis event is proudly supported by Power FM Ballarat 103.1
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/class-clowns-2021/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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SUMMARY:Big Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\, is excited to show it’s well received original show – Big Women.\n\n\nUnder the guise of creative director Zara Wilson-Boyle and music director Chiara Angeli\, the show has been constructed using influences of Physical Theatre and Verbatim Theatre; its script composed of real words spoken by real people. \nThrough a process of interviews\, transcripts\, workshops and interpretation of theatrical conventions\, the cast and crew have created a dynamic theatrical piece that celebrates and uncovers the Big Stories of these Big Women. \nBefore the main performance Megan J Riedl will present her original spoken word poetry. \n\n\nDoors open | 7pm \nPre-show entertainment | 7:15pm \nMain event – Big Women | 8pm \n\n\nNote: While the BMI is an all ages venue the show does contain adult themes. This event will use strobe effects and theatrical smoke. \n\n\nThis event is proudly supported by the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – Ballarat’s independent home of Arts and Culture.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/big-women/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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