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SUMMARY:Ballarat International Foto Biennale | Number One | Gudinski
DESCRIPTION:Image: Image: Brian Purnell\, Michael Gudinski\, Courtesy of Mushroom Creative House \nNumber One | Gudinski \n(currently open Thursday to Sunday | updated 13/10/21) \nThis element of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale will be held in the Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nWe are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful event. \nAbout this installation \nIn celebration of Michael Gudinski’s legacy\, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in partnership with Mushroom Group presents an exhibition of music photography. Through an Open Call\, music photographers were given the opportunity to submit photographs featuring artists under the Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring banner. Number One | Gudinski is an ode to Michael Gudinski\, whose passion for music was legendary. This exhibition celebrates his advocacy for the arts and lasting impact. \nOften referred to by those in the know as the Godfather of Aussie music\, Michael Gudinski is widely recognised as the most powerful and influential figure in the Australian music industry. As Chairman of Mushroom Group – the largest independent music and entertainment company in Australia and New Zealand\, home to Frontier Touring\, Chugg Entertainment\, eight record labels and over two dozen other specialist divisions – Gudinski’s clout was undeniable. The exhibition features photographs of Elton John\, Paul McCartney\, Vance Joy\, Courtney Barnett\, Troye Sivan and many more. \nAbout the Foto Beinnale \nThe Ballarat International Foto Biennale was founded in 2005 and attracts significant international and Australian photographers as one of Australia’s pre-eminent photographic festivals. It is a not-for-profit event that immerses the historic town of Ballarat in photographic art. \nNow in its 16th year\, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale has enriched the cultural landscape of regional Victoria\, becoming the most significant\, prestigious photographic arts festival in Australia. Held every two years we showcase work from domestic and international artists that is new\, previously unseen in Australia or contextualised afresh; and in our Open Program we foster the development of emerging artists. Alongside there are public programs and education programs comprising talks\, workshops and prizes which round out a rich and diverse cultural event that attracts more than 30\,000 people\, delivering significant economic and cultural impact. \nThe Ballarat International Foto Biennale is guided by the principle that it not only serves the community but also plays a vital role in cultivating it. \nThe Ballarat International Foto Biennale has attracted more than 200\,000 visitors to Ballarat and was honoured in 2018 at the Federation Business School and Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards as the winner of the Visit Ballarat Events and Attractions Business Award. Its Founding Director\, Jeff Moorfoot OAM received an Order of Australia Medal for services to photography. \nWe are Australia’s leading photographic festival. We’ve done this by consistently finding new ways to engage audiences with photography\, responding to our audience’s needs\, their changing vision of art and culture\, and the role it plays in shaping Ballarat. We recognise and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the First Australians. Through photography\, we see our world reflected back in unexpected ways through the eyes of others: artists\, community and new perspectives. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBook now >
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bifb-gudinski/
LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Exhibition,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20210817T052952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010400Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Melinda Muscat
DESCRIPTION:Image: Be My Valentine 2\, 2020 | Melinda Muscat \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to and during Melinda’s Tin Art sessions  a small exhibition of her works will be on display. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support BMI arts and cultural activities. \nThis display will only be open during normal Library operating hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 9.30am to 12noon). \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \nMore about Melinda Muscat\n\nMore\n \nMelinda’s Tin Art Workshop Sessions\n\nMore\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nGreeting cards by Fay Marshall | Fay’s Creations\n\nGreeting cards for all occasions. Funds raised through the sale… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-melinda-muscat/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20210816T031559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010537Z
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SUMMARY:Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat
DESCRIPTION:Image: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine\, 2020 | Tin Art (full image below) \nA Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat  \nIn this workshop you will get to make your very own piece of ready to hang tin art. Melinda has a range of designs and templates you can use or you can create your own simple design. You have four colours of thin aluminium shim to choose from. You will be guided through how to cut out your design and how to etch them and make different marks. We will then glue the different layers together\, including a thread from which to hang them. \n  \n																										 \nMelinda Muscat | Be My Valentine 2\, 2020 | Tin Art \n			\n						About Melinda >\n					\n			\n						\n			\n						 \nAttendant purchase & confirmation \nTo attend this session the cost is $33 per person\, discounts apply to BMI members and seniors.   \n			\n						Book now >\n					 \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n			\n						 \nI would like to be kept informed of additional workshops with Melinda \nPlease indicate your preferred day of the week and workshop start time. \n			\n						 \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n			\n						Application >\n					\n																										 \nImage: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine (detail)\, 2020 | Tin Art \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nLocal History Books | Ballarat\n\nWe have some wonderful books relating to research on Ballarat…. \nRead More\n    \n\n            \n                 \n\nOur Library | New Releases June\n\nMystery\, novels\, non-fiction\, Scandy\, Australian\, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to… \nRead More\n    \n\n            \n                 \n\nTours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\n\nThe Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) is Ballarat’s independently run cultural… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tin-art-workshop-melinda-muscat/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20210816T062718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011012Z
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SUMMARY:Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat
DESCRIPTION:Image: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine\, 2020 | Tin Art (full image below) \nA Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat (10am – 1pm) \nIn this workshop you will get to make your very own piece of ready to hang tin art. Melinda has a range of designs and templates you can use or you can create your own simple design. You have four colours of thin aluminium shim to choose from. You will be guided through how to cut out your design and how to etch them and make different marks. We will then glue the different layers together\, including a thread from which to hang them. \n \nMelinda Muscat | Be My Valentine 2\, 2020 | Tin Art \n\nAbout Melinda >\n\n\n\n\n \nAttendant purchase & confirmation \nTo attend this session the cost is $33 per person\, discounts apply to BMI members and Concession \n\nBook now >\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nI would like to be kept informed of additional workshops with Melinda \nPlease indicate your preferred day of the week and workshop start time. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nApplication >\n\n \nImage: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine (detail)\, 2020 | Tin Art \nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n\nLocal History Books | Ballarat\n\nWe have some wonderful books relating to research on Ballarat…. \nRead More \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases June\n\nMystery\, novels\, non-fiction\, Scandy\, Australian\, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to… \nRead More \n\n \n\nTours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\n\nThe Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) is Ballarat’s independently run cultural… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tin-art-workshop-melinda-muscat-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211022T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20211007T005311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T005315Z
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SUMMARY:Champagne Tasting Workshop @ BMI
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Champagne Day with a tasting workshop at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with Amie Brûlée\, Doctor of Wine.\n\n\nWe’ll taste two champagnes side by side – a well-known big brand and hand-crafted grower Champagne. Amie will guide you through the tasting\, explaining the similarities and differences\, and what makes Champagne taste so good! As well as tasting\, you’ll learn about the history of Champagne (including scandals and heists) and the process of making bubbles (answering questions like: what is that mysterious secondary fermentation thing? and why is it white when it’s made from red grapes?). \nThe perfect way to start the weekend! \n\n\n\n\nAbout Amie\nAmie Brûlée\, otherwise known as Dr Amie Sexton\, has a PhD in wine\, is an experienced and engaging teacher\, and has a quite a passion for fermented beverages. Over the years she has lived and worked in wine in Bordeaux (France)\, taught wine history and tasting at The University of Melbourne\, and shared her love of wine in many workshops\, presentations and performances.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/champagne-day-2021/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20211008T235001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010852Z
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SUMMARY:The Reading Room | A book reading & discussion group
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2.30pm – 4pm) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome you feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative.  The November reading will be  Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nLet me sing you gentle songs | Lind Olsson\nPast the Shallows | Favel Parrett\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20211101T024250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024250Z
UID:13714-1637343000-1637348400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Sparkling Wine Tasting Workshop with Dr Amie Brûlée
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets of sparkling wine with a tasting workshop at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with Amie Brûlée\, Doctor of Wine.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll take you and your taste buds through a range of sparkling wines – including Champagne\, Cava\, Prosecco\, and Australian sparkling – explaining the difference between the styles. You’ll learn about the history\, production methods\, varieties\, food and wine pairing\, and most importantly\, tasting. \nThe perfect way to start the weekend! \n\n\nAbout Amie\nAmie Brûlée\, otherwise known as Dr Amie Sexton\, has a PhD in wine\, is an experienced and engaging teacher\, and has a quite a passion for fermented beverages. Over the years she has lived and worked in wine in Bordeaux (France)\, taught wine history and tasting at The University of Melbourne\, and shared her love of wine in many workshops\, presentations and performances. \n\n\n\nNotes: \n\nYou must be over 18 years old to attend this event.\nYou must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sparkling-workshop/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20210621T014337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010809Z
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SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market | Spring
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience our Spring Maker & Community Market: \n\nMeet our makers & stallholders – More > \nLive music with the talented kids from Ballarat Centre of Music & the Arts (BCMA) – More >\nFree entry\nVisit our library as will will be hosting a BMI Fundraising BOOK SALE\n Our VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES  shop will be open\, Geraldine will show you some stylish bargains – More >\nPlaying In The Attic will be open\, pop in to say hello to Trudy – More >\nSothis Books & Sartorial will be open\, Christina will help you find that special gift – More >\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar will be outside the BMI to feed your shopping experience. More >\n\n\n \n\nView our stallholders >\n \nVenue \nThe November Market will be extended to the ground floor\, to make the experience a Journey\, from the Library\, through to the Minerva Space on the third floor. \n \nThe BMI thanks the City of Ballarat for their support for this event. \n\nGet involved as a stallholder\n\nWe have listened to your feedback and have reduced our stallholder fees. Our aim is to help artists and community groups at this difficult time and to ensure the BMI as an open and welcoming community space. \nIf you would like to be a part of this event as a stallholder\, register immediately. Cost is between $40/70 per stall (excluding GST). \nWe offer discounts to Ballarat Locals and BMI Members: \n\nBMI Member stallholder fee – $40 (plus GST) per stall\nBallarat local stallholder fee – $50 (plus GST) per stall\nRegular stallholder fee – $70 (plus GST) per stall\n\nEnquiries call Mark on 5331 3042 or email. \n\nExpression of interest >\n \nExpressions of Interest are Now Closed. \n  \nStallholder fee payment \n\nPayment\n \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nApplication >\n \nThis is a BMI Community Art Project
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-spring/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211130T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20211027T013848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T234011Z
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SUMMARY:The Reading Room | November
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm – 4pm) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nThere will be no December meeting. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nPast the Shallows | Favel Parrett\nNOVEMBER SESSION \nPast the Shallows | Favel Parrett \nBrothers Joe\, Harry and Miles live with their father\, an abalone fisherman\, on the south-east coast of Tasmania. Everyday their dad battles the unpredictable ocean to make a living. He is a hard man\, a bitter drinker who harbours a devastating secret that is destroying him. \nUnlike Joe\, Harry and Miles are too young to leave home and so are forced to live under the dark cloud of their father’s mood\, trying to stay as invisible as possible whenever he is home. Harry\, the youngest\, is the most vulnerable and it seems he bears the brunt of his father’s anger… \nJanuary reading – More>\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-november/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20211201T050904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T050904Z
UID:14705-1638712800-1638720000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Gather - Podcast Party
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a feast of local creative talent with music from Shadow Feet\, FLOC and deborahN; poetry from Sarah Hart and Sean M Whelan; film from Ramas McRae and a special premiere screening of ‘Intimacy in Isolation’ a pandemic collaboration from Bronwyn Blaiklock\, Erin M McCuskey and Lily Paskas. \nWe will also launch Gather Threads – one-off clothing pieces with Amy’s collages in partnership with seamstress Christine Crawshaw – and have Gather zines for sale\, featuring all the guests and fabulousness from Season 1.  Pre-book your tickets and you’ll get a free copy! \nMore info can be found HERE
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/gather/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minerva's Books & Ideas":MAILTO:minervasbooksballarat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211211T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211211T223000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190631
CREATED:20211201T051643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T024509Z
UID:14716-1639225800-1639261800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:SoundCheck Studios - Summer Sounds 2021
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to SoundCheck Studio’s highlight event for 2021!\nSoundCheck are incredibly excited to welcome their artists to the stage after a year of off and on again zoom lessons and cancelled performances. \nTheir students have worked hard to bring you a MASSIVE show of sweet turned and dance-floor vibes.\nBoth the intermediate & senior shows feature Melbourne support band Fifth Layer Music!\n\nJunior show: Doors open 12.30pm\, show starts 1pm-3.30pm*\nIntermediate show: Doors open 4pm\, show starts 4.30pm-7pm*\nSenior show: Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm-10.30pm*\n*Note: finish times are approximate\, and most likely will finish earlier\n\nAll general admission tickets are $20 per person. SoundCheck ask all performers to also purchase a ticket\, so they can be seated with their family and are accounted for in our capacity limits.\n\nSoundCheck are also taking orders for grazing boxes for your family table\, and you can order these along with your tickets if you wish to have a snack while you watch the show! Beer\, wine & soft drink will also be available to purchase at the bar with cash or card\, or you can pre-purchase your drink cards along with your tickets for a discount.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/soundcheck-2021/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoundCheck Studios":MAILTO:hello@soundcheckstudios.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20211101T024622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024626Z
UID:13718-1639854000-1639868400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:A Very Motown Christmas with Motor City Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Live music is back\, just in time for the holiday season! The BMI presents: A Very Motown Christmas.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDance your way into Christmas with the sound of Motown and Soul.\n\n\nMotor City Sounds will be playing their biggest gig since 2020 here in the heart of Ballarat! \nThis is the perfect event for your work breakup\, a holiday outing with friends\, or just a fantastic Saturday night out (especially now that we can get out of the house)! \nThe BMI Bar will be open\, with great beer\, cider and wine on offer. \nDoors: 7pm\, Support: 7.30pm\, MCS: 8.30pm \n\n\n\nNotes: \n\nThis event is STANDING ROOM ONLY to allow for maximum dance space. There will be a very limited number of seats availble around the perimeter of the space.\nAll persons aged 16 years+ must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry is allowed into the venue.\nIf this event is cancelled due to COVID-19 all tickets will be refunded in full.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/motown-christmas/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20211130T045553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T050242Z
UID:14667-1642842000-1642860000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience to our annual Book Sale Fundraiser \n\nBooks from $5 plus\nThese books have been generously donated by Our Members\nFree entry\nIf you would like to donate books to this fundraiser please contact Rosemary. Books can be delivered at any time during regular business hours
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-book-sale-fundraiser/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20211221T063037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T063754Z
UID:15170-1642879800-1642888800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Charlie Wilde 'Allihies' Tour - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Wilde embarks to Regional Victoria and beyond celebrating the release of his acclaimed debut EP ‘Allihies\, with special guest Benjamin Trillado.\n“Despite his relative youth\, Charlie Wilde’s music bursts to life with a cinematic feel that will leave you entranced\, the raw beauty of his compositions similar to ’90s indie heroes Mercury Rev and Ken Stringfellow – Bon Iver for younger readers.”- Scenestr \nCharlie Will be back performing select shows in Melbourne\, regional Victoria and WA\, performing the music of ‘Allihies’ but also old favourites and new\, unreleased songs. \n“To get out and perform for people\, it’s something I’ll never take for granted again. I’m so thankful to everyone who comes to my shows\, and I can’t wait to meet you all.”
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/charliewilde-allihies/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20211027T002244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z
UID:13552-1643121000-1643126400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm – 4pm) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nFebruary Reading More>\n \nJANUARY SESSION \nThe Dictionary of Lost Words | Pip Williams \nIn 1901\, the word bondmaid was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it. \nMotherless and irrepressibly curious\, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium\, a garden shed in Oxford where her father and a team of lexicographers are gathering words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. \nEsme’s place is beneath the sorting table\, unseen and unheard. One day\, she sees a slip containing the word bondmaid flutter to the floor unclaimed. Esme seizes the word and hides  it in an old wooden trunk that belongs to her friend\, Lizzie\,  a young servant in the big house. Esme begins to collect other words from the Scriptorium that are misplaced\, discarded or have been neglected by the dictionary men. They help her make sense of the world. \nOver time\, Esme realises that some words are considered more important than others\, and that words and meanings relating to women’s experiences often go unrecorded. She begins to collect words for another dictionary: The Dictionary of Lost Words. \nSet when the women’s suffrage movement was at its height and the Great War loomed\, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative\,  hidden between the lines of a history written by men. It’s a delightful\, lyrical and deeply thought-provoking celebration of words\, and the power of language to shape our experience of the world… \nReview this title \nWhy not review this book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n\nMy Book Review >\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \nFor more information go to
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-january/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20211221T065511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T065511Z
UID:15176-1643551200-1643562000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association
DESCRIPTION:The Ballarat Italian Association presents three great voices singing the most noted songs of the century from the ever-popular operatic arias to English\, Spanish & Italian Classics & also modern songs & ballads loved by all. The Three Tenors Show\, without doubt\, performs the most versatile\, sophisticated\, heartfelt repertoire that any show could present. \nAlso performing is Tommy J\, a talented local guitarist and singer who will showcase his unique entertaining musical abilities of pop/rock.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-three-tenors/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220204T061805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T061931Z
UID:15912-1644519600-1644528600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers
DESCRIPTION:We begin with a comedy to start the year on a happy note. Set in 2001\, when Argentina was at a low point economically\, retired soccer star Fermin joins with other locals to finance a grain co-operative that falls prey to a deceptive banker. \nConsequently\, they band together to steal back the money. Revenge has never felt so satisfying – or sweetly ironic. With a cast of characters that are likable and convincing\, the film was a hit with Argentinian and worldwide audiences alike. \nWinner of the 2020 Spanish Academy Awards for Best Ibero-American Film. \nPalace Films. \nArgentina\, 2019\, 116 min.\nDirector: Sebastian Borensztein.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-heroic-losers/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20210808T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z
UID:11138-1644757200-1644766200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:The Push is bringing the All-Ages Tour back on the road this year\, bigger and better than ever before!\nTaking in the sights and scenery throughout 20 regional and outer-suburban locations across Victoria this September and October\, the All-Ages Tour will bring thousands of young music fans to locations across the state\, in what are hotly tipped to be some of the biggest and best all-ages events in recent memory. \nWith the 2019 tour seeing Ruby Fields and Baker Boy take to sold out stages across regional Victoria\, the 2021 All-Ages Tour will see Mallrat and Ninajirachi bring their talents to Ballarat… an all-ages experience like never before. \nSupported by the Victorian Government\, this event being staged by a team of local young people\, as a part of the Victorian Government FReeZA program – a youth development initiative that provides young people with industry skills and experiences in staging events in their local communities. \nThe 2021/22 All-Ages Tour will take to regional centres and outer-suburban centres from Wodonga to Warrnambool\, Healesville to Hoppers Crossing across seven spring weekends. Get your mates together for an all-ages road trip to remember!
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-push/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220202T003951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z
UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join local artist Melinda Muscat as she embarks on her latest project\, designed to promote the imaginings of local makers\, writers and musicians – The Ballarat Imaginarium. (119A Sturt Street Ballarat) – Drinks served in the Library. \nCatering provided. Drinks at bar prices. \nRSVP Essential: To keep us all safe\, this event has been split into 1/2 hour sessions for 20 guests per session. Please help us help you by arriving in a timely manner. \nPlease note: Check-in and vaccination checks apply. \nSession Times: \n\n5.30pm – 6pm\n6pm – 6.30pm\n6.30pm – 7pm\n7pm – 7.30pm\n\nGo to Trybooking to book your session (limited to 20 people per session) \nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/863378 \nRegular shop opening hours – Opens | 8 February 2022 \n\nTuesday – Friday\,  10am – 5pm\nSaturday\,  10am – 4pm\nSunday\,  11am – 3pm
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/
LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20211029T002157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z
UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (This session will start at 1030am until the resumption of normal operating hours) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \n  \nExpression of Interest to participate >\n \nFor more information go to\n													\n															 \n\n										The House by the Lake | Thomas Harding\nFEBRUARY SESSION \nThe House by the Lake | Thomas Harding \nIn the summer of 1993\, Thomas Harding travelled to Berlin with his grandmother to visit a small house by a lake. It was her ‘soul place’ she said – a sanctuary she had been forced to leave when the Nazis swept to power. The trip was a chance to see the house one last time\, to remember it as it was. But the house had changed. \nTwenty years later Thomas returned to Berlin. The house now stood empty\, derelict\, and soon to be demolished. A concrete footpath cut through the garden\, marking where the Berlin Wall had stood for nearly three decades. Elsewhere were signs of what the house had once been – blue tiles showing behind wallpaper\, phographs fallen between floorboards\, flagstones covered in dirt. Evidence of five families who had made the house their home over a tumultuous century. \nThe House by the Lake is a groundbreaking work of history\, revealing the story of Germany through the inhabitants of one small wooden building: a nobleman farmer\, a prosperous Jewish family\, a renowned Nazi composer\, a widow and her children\, a Stasi informant. Moving from the late nineteenth century to the present day\, from the devastation of two world wars to the dividing and reuniting of a nation\, it is a story of domestic joy and contentment\, of terrible grief and tragedy\, and of a hatred handed down through the generations. Breathtaking in scope\, intimate in detail\, it is the long-awaited new history from the author of the bestselling Hanns and Rudolf. \nReview this title \nWhy not review this book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n			\n						My Book Review >\n					 \n\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-february/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220204T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z
UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:We’re packing our bags and hitting the road for some weekend getaways!\nBe a part of the fun as we roll into regional Victoria with some of Australia’s funniest comedians for a series of outta town trips. \nFeaturing some of Australia’s most exciting comedians including Dilruk Jayasinha\, star of Celebrity Masterchef and ABC TV’s Utopia\, Alex Ward\, regular guest on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala favourite\, Daniel Connell. \nWhether we’re stopping by your neck of the woods\, or you’re looking for a cheeky weekend away\, we’ve got your entertainment sorted. \nNotes:\n•  Performances often contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/outtatown2022/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220302T004804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z
UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled
DESCRIPTION:Image: The Sailor Dog\, by Margaret Wise Brown\, A Little Golden Book Classic | Oaky & Ginger Upcycled \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to Market Day at the BMI Simone Reid will display a selection of her works in the library. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support Our Arts and Cultural Activities and the maintenance of Our Heritage Collection. \n‘All treasures are cheerfully handmade with my passion for small makings and low waste. Created in Ballarat\, Victoria. Everything you see here has a nostalgic\, re-purposed and vintage vibe. No two products found here are alike’ \nThis display will only be open during normal Library operating hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 9.30am to 12noon). We will also be open on Market Day Sunday 20 March until 2pm. \nMore about Oaky and Ginger Upcycled \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMore the BMI Maker & Community Market \n\n  \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220204T062829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z
UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 32nd Alliance Françoise French Film Festival in Melbourne\, we are screening the latest spectacularly mounted biopic on Charles de Gaulle. \nIn Paris\, 1940\, France is facing military and political collapse as World War 11 intensifies. The government panics and considers accepting defeat however on June 18th the BBC provides 4 minutes of airtime to Charles de Gaulle\, the leader in exile to address the people of France: a speech that history regards as a formative moment for the French Resistance. \nThe film focuses on just 2 months as events spiral out of control and de Gaulle’s family must set out on the roads of exodus whilst he travels to London to meet Winston Churchill. So revered was de Gaulle as a national figure in France\, when his death was announced in 1970 his successor Georges Pompidou announced: ‘General de Gaulle is dead. France is a widow’. \nPalace Films. \n\n\n\n\nFrance\, 2020\, 108 min.\nDirector: Gabriel Le Bomin.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-de-gaulle/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220302T073238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z
UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens!\nMelbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind national comedy competition for young people\, Class Clowns aims to inspire\, engage and elevate teens aged 14 to 18 (Year level 9 to 12). It’s free to enter and all students need is a three to five minute original act in any style of comedy. Selected performers will go on to the state finals with the winner invited to the national grand final. \nFor more than two decades\, Class Clowns has helped hundreds of funny\, young peeps hone their comedy potential. \nPast 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. \nNotes:\n•  Performances could contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2022/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220302T072752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z
UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents: \nDavid Quirk – Astonishing Obscurity \nNominee: 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show  \nA truth. A lie. A vendetta. Obsession. Stalking. Inbreeding. Art. My brilliant football brother. My Christmas Island sister and an actual Prince lip sync dance thing that sent my career careering. \nDQ neva left. But DQ is back. DQ x \nAs seen in the ABC series Rosehaven and Please Like Me. \n‘Brilliant… we’ve been on a journey through Quirk’s own curious mind\, and what a ride it’s been. ★★★★’ The Age \nSupported by Jordan Barr \nNotes:\n•  Performances often contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/david-quirk/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220128T024202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z
UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience our Maker & Community Market this March: \n\nMeet our makers & stallholders | View Our Makers >\nLive music | Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts >\nFree entry\n\n\n  \nBook Sale \nWe will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by members and the Ballarat community to assist in raising funds for Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution. \nPrices range from $1 to $10. \n \nExhibition of works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled \nSimone Reid is displaying her works of upcycled in the Library up until Market Day | 20 March. \nWhy not pop in and make a pre-purchase. \nMore about Oaky & Ginger Upcycled > \nOaky & Ginger Upcycled | The Sailor Dog\nBallarat Imaginarium \nLocal artist Melinda Muscat (a regular on Market Day) has opened her new shop at the entrance to the BMI. Her stunning shop will also be open on Market Day. \nMore about Melinda Muscat > \n\nVintage & Collectables \nThe Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute’ Vintage shop will be open on Market day. This member lead initiative raises funds to support the BMI Library\, Heritage Collection and Arts & Cultural Activities\, pop in to say hello to Donna.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T223000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220209T003958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z
UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI
DESCRIPTION:Beatles Legacy and Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invite you to experience performances from masterpieces from Paul\, John\, George\, Ringo and Beyond in the Minerva Space\, Saturday 26th March.\nThis 2 hour musical journey will take you from the early Beatles days to their critically acclaimed solo careers.\nPerforming masterpieces from Paul\, John\, George\, Ringo\, and beyond!\nBeatles Legacy featuring some Australia’s finest musicians: \n\nRipley Smith (The Voice\, Sessions\, 21/20)\nJames Wally Howlett (The Elliotts\, 21/20)\nPaul Monger (21/20\, Hollywood Zoo)\nAlby Stefani (Geisha\, 21/20)\nRobbie Elliott (The Elliotts)\n\nThis show is a must see musical extravaganza!\nDoors: 8pm\nShow: 8.30pm \nNote:\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/beatles-legacy/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190632
CREATED:20220303T225404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z
UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Display \nAt the outbreak of the war in August 1914 Ballarat men were quick to enlist. While most consider the Gallipoli landing on April 25th 1915 to be Australia’s first action of the war\, Ballarat’s first casualty occurred on September 14th 1914 with the loss of the submarine AE 1 off the north coast of New Guinea. Crew member\, John ‘Jack’ Messenger\, became the first Ballarat serviceman to lose his life in what became known as the Great War. \nBallarat’s Avenue of Honour commemorates the service of 3801 men and women from the district\, 758 of whom gave their lives\, their sacrifice recognised on the National Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Among these were nurses Gertrude Munro and Blodwyn Williams\, and George Merz\, the first Australian pilot to lose his life in the war. Some were killed in desperately unlucky circumstances. William Paisley was killed by a lightning strike\, Harold Dixon was struck by a train in Egypt\, Otto Davies was run over by a horse drawn wagon while sleeping and Robert Geddes fell overboard on the trip home. In addition to those on the Roll of Honour\, there were around 150 more who returned\, and died in the years after the war\, whose death was attributed primarily to their war service. \nMany Ballarat ANZACs served with great distinction. For his gallantry at Lone Pine\, Gallipoli\, William Dunstan was awarded a Victoria Cross\, the only Ballarat man to have received that award. Leslie Morshead and Albert Coates\, both from Tress Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, served in WW1 then again in WW2 with such distinction that they were both awarded knighthoods. Sister Rachel Pratt was amongst the many from the Avenue of Honour who were awarded high level gallantry and service awards. \nThe Ballarat community took great pride in the service provided by its citizens\, shown by the creation of the nationally significant Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour. In recent years the Garden of the Grieving Mother was created to reflect the experience of so many people at home while their ANZAC sons and daughters were serving our country. \nThis display will chronical some of these stories. \nThe Display \n\nThe display will be during regular operating hours of the Library. 10am – 2pm weekdays and 9.30am – 12noon Saturdays.\nResearch | Tuesday’s & Thursday’s | 12 noon – 2pm\nTalks  | Thursdays’ at 11am\n\nArch of Victory c.1925 | Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute Max Harris Photographic Collection MH 1211\nBALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000
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SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour
DESCRIPTION:The comedian touted as Australia’s answer to Seinfeld is back with a brand new show for 2022 – and with most of us needing a good laugh after the events of the last two years\, his tour will be just the ticket.\nAfter surviving the world’s longest lockdown in Melbourne\, Joe is bursting with new material\, has gone slightly stir crazy\, and will take his all new Live 25 show on a national tour to celebrate his quarter century of comedy. The new show is the pinnacle of his 25-year comedy career\, aptly titled Show Some Respect: 25 Live. \nFeaturing his unique brand of humour and sharp observations\, and over the course of almost 90 minutes\, Joe will honestly recount life as an ethnic Australian (or a wog kid as he prefers to call it)\, and now life as a husband and father to a newborn. Growing up in the 70s and 80s\, Joe’s view on how today’s generation of kids compares to his own experiences will have audiences of all ages and ethnicities in stitches.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joe-avati/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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