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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula McLean
DESCRIPTION:February 25\n@\n6:30 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThe One Remaining \nPaula McLean \n \nThe One Remaining is a captivating story of overcoming loss\, finding the courage to trust those who believe in us\, and the self-healing power of writing our stories. \nHilary Mason is thirteen when her sister Elaine disappears. She fears someone close to the family is involved but represses her suspicions. \nAs an adult\, Hilary becomes a successful novelist. In her fifties\, she comes upon a stack of her old diaries\, which document the trauma she’s endured. She decides she is ready to face the hidden backstory of her life. \nShe embarks on writing a memoir\, Hilary’s Story\, which will take her through her worst years and her best years\, through courage and endurance\, through friendship and great love. \n‘The One Remaining is a wise\, beautiful and moving novel about the whole of a woman’s life. I lived with the main character Hilary through her griefs\, suffering and great joys. I cried as I read\, then I wiped my eyes and smiled. McLean shows us how surviving loss and trauma is not linear or clear\, but gives a depth and richness to life nonetheless.’ Sophie Gee\, The Secret Life of Books podcast \n \nAbout the author\nPaula McLean\, Author\nPaula McLean is the immediate past Deputy Chair and Patron of the Stella Prize\, and now a NSW Ambassador. I am on the board of the Country Education Foundation\, a member of the She Gives Advisory Group and a trustee of McLean Foundation\, which supports conservation\, education\, domestic violence and literature. I began the Nature Writing Prize\, administered by The Nature Conservancy Australia. A former fiction and educational publishing editor\, I am also the author of Good Foods for Babies and Toddlers. \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/paula-mclean/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Fresh Start: Discover the Power of Meditation
DESCRIPTION:February 25\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-feb-26/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260228T230000
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SUMMARY:Whispers of Shadows
DESCRIPTION:February 28\n	  @\n8:00 pm\n	  –\n11:00 pm \n\n$20.50 \nHumffray Room \n																	\n												\n									Get Tickets\n					\n																																			 \n‘A celebration of resilience\, a hymn to the unwavering power of the human spirit\, a poetic whisper that echoes into eternity’ \nExperience a mesmerising night of art rock\, spoken word\, and experimental sound as Danielle Whalebone presents Whispers of Shadows an immersive live performance that blends music\, projections\, and emotion into a powerful multi-sensory journey. \n\n										Whispers of Shadows – Damon Sky\nExploring themes of isolation\, longing\, and resilience\, Whalebone and noise guitarist Francesco Manuse create a soundscape that moves between ethereal stillness and volcanic intensity. Their performance combines feedback-laden guitar textures\, bowed strings\, and shifting psychedelic projections\, transforming the stage into a living\, breathing canvas of sound and light. \nMerging the epic crescendos of post-rock with the raw spontaneity of improvisation\, Whispers of Shadows invites audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a space where art\, sound\, and emotion converge. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable live performance a hypnotic fusion of music\, light\, and poetic storytelling that resonates long after the final note fades. \nArtist Overview – Danielle Whalebone \n“Where sound becomes a confession — and noise turns to poetry.” \nDanielle Whalebone is an Australian songwriter\, guitarist\, and spoken-word artist whose work dissolves the borders between sound\, poetry\, and performance art. Emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk underground\, she crafts immersive sonic landscapes that shimmer between fragility and ferocity — meditations on isolation\, longing\, and resilience. Her latest project\, Whispers of Shadows\, is a hypnotic fusion of noise-guitar\, poetic narration\, andshifting visual projections. Collaborating with renowned producer Lindsay Gravina (Birdland Studios; Magic Dirt\, Rowland S. Howard\,) and guitarist Francesco Manuse\, Whalebone transforms live performance into a multi-sensory event — equal parts concert\, theatre\, and dreamscape. \nMore About – Danielle Whalebone \nWhalebone first gained attention in Melbourne underground music scene her post punk band drew comparisons to the darker lineage ofAustralian rock. With Whispers of Shadows\, she expands that world — embracing experimental structures\, feedback-driven atmospheres\, and spoken-word storytelling.Her performances are immersive experiences where light\, texture\, and tone intertwine. Shifting projections reflect emotional states; guitar feedback swells like ocean tides. At their core lie Whalebone’s words — intimate and haunting\, exploring the fractures of identity\, memory\, and love. Critics have described her sound as “ethereal yet volcanic” and “cinema for the ears.” The work recalls the intensity of artists like Nick Cave\, Swans\, and My Bloody Valentine\, while standing firmlyin its own shadowed territory — art-rock that pulses with vulnerability\, intellect\, and defiance.With the upcoming Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute performance in 2026\, Whispers of Shadows will reach its full immersive form — combining sound design\, poetry\, and visuals into a performance that feels less like a show and more like a passage through light and darkness. \nFollow – Danielle \n			\n						\n			\n						\n			\n						\n			\n						 \nTickets: $20 plus booking fee – \nOur bar will be open\, plus… There will be a meet and greet after the show. \n								\n									Get Tickets\n					\n																														 \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whispers-of-shadows/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production
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SUMMARY:Pub Cinemas Presents: 'In The Shadow of the Gallows' & short film 'Vendetta 19'
DESCRIPTION:March 2\n	  @\n7:00 pm\n	  –\n9:00 pm \n\n$21.00 \nMinerva Space \n																	\n												\n									Get Tickets\n					 \nPresented by Pub Cinemas: In the Shadow of the Gallows \n																												 \nIn 1873 a frail figure was walked to the gallows at the Adelaide Gaol. She had been convicted of murdering her husband\, and there would be no reprise. The hanging of Elizabeth Woolcock has gone on in Australian true crime history as one of the most contested cases to result in capital punishment. \nIn The Shadow Of The Gallows is a psychological and biographical masterpiece that delves into not only the biographical and forensic details of the case\, but also the psychological state of a 23 year old woman in the final hour of her life. \nPub Cinemas invites to you view this original Australian production in the surrounds of one of our pub screening partners. We are dedicated to presenting amazing stories with a pint at your favourite local. Different to a cinema\, Pub Cinemas brings you real stories about the people who made us who we are today. \n										 \nWritten by Regina Chieftain & staring Hilary Boyce. \nRated MA15. (NLSV) \nVendetta 19 \n																												 \nMelbourne’s inner suburbs erupt in gang violence during the 1919 Fitzroy Vendetta. After a year of bloodshed\, Squizzy Taylor stands alone\, solidifying his notoriety. Chronicles the early criminal exploits of these infamous gangsters. \n					 \nWritten Written and Directed by Roy Maloy. \nPub Cinemas \n			\n						\n			\n						 \n$21.00 per person \n								\n									Get Tickets\n					\n																														 \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/pub-cinemas-in-the-shadow-of-the-gallows/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships
DESCRIPTION:March 4\n	  @\n7:00 pm\n	  –\n8:00 pm \n\nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n																																			 \n  \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve ourdaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)info@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589meditateinballarat.orgABN 86 114 195 550KMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n												\n									Bookings\n					 \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n													\n																														 \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-4mar/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260310T193000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kate Mildenhall & Josh Pomare
DESCRIPTION:March 10\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nKate Mildenhall \nJ.P. Pomare \n \nThe Hiding Place \nKate Mildenhall \nFrom the Author of Skylarking\, The Mother Fault  and The Hummingbird Effect \nThey’re good people. Why shouldn’t they get what they deserve? \nWhen Lou sees an ad for a long-abandoned mining town up for sale\, it doesn’t take her long to convince her sister and their oldest friends to go in on the idyllic property buried in the bush – a place where the four families can hide away on weekends\, get back to nature and unstick the kids from their screens. \nBut things start to go wrong before they even arrive for their first camping trip – a  rogue deer sends a trailer off the road\, a neighbour complains about the fence line and squatters have set up camp down by the river. Soon none of that will matter\, though\, because by the end of the first night someone will be dead. \nAt first it seems that hiding a body is easier than keeping other sorts of secrets: a lost job\, an illegal crop\, an outrageous affair\, a little embezzlement. But what’s buried has a way of coming to the surface\, and even in the bush\, it’s hard to remain unseen. \nWhite Lotus meets The Slap in a razor-sharp literary thriller about deception and self-deception\, and how far people will go to protect what they feel they ought to have. \n‘Absolutely brilliant. I wish I had written this book.’ Hayley Scrivenor\, author of Dirt Town \n \nThe Gambler \nJ. P. Pomare \nA Vince Reid thriller \nFrom the author of 17 Years Later \nPI Vince Reid is visiting an old friend when he’s offered a case he can’t Why did a respected local woman open fire at a political rally\, killing a promising young university graduate? It’s easy money\, he’s told. A sure thing. \nBut as Reid delves further into the case\, the stakes are higher than he imagined. There are invisible players pulling the strings. Will he walk away a winner or pay for the ultimate gamble with his life? \nPRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF J.P. POMARE\, including The Wrong Woman and 17 Years \n‘Seriously good’ DERVLA McTIERNAN \n‘There’s no better storyteller in the thriller game than Pomare’ COURIER MAIL \n‘Shocking\, twisty and impossible to put down’ CHRISTIAN WHITE \n‘Propulsive. Clever. Satisfying’ THE GUARDIAN \n‘Grabbed me from the opening page and didn’t let go’ MICHAEL ROBOTHAM \n‘Pomare is a master of the impeccably paced psycho-thriller’ THE AUSTRALIAN \n \nAbout the authors\nKate Mildenhall \nKate is the author of Skylarking (2016) The Mother Fault (2020) and The Hummingbird Effect ((2023). She lives in Hurstbridge on Wurundjeri lands\, with her partner and two children. \nSkylarking was longlisted for Debut Fiction in The Indie Book Awards 2017\, and the 2017 Voss Literary Award. The Mother Fault was longlisted for the 2021 ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year and shortlisted for the 2021 Aurealis Science Fiction Novel of the Year. \nKate Mildenhall\, author\n\nJ.P. Pomare \nJ. P. Pomare is a New Zealand author who lives in Melbourne\, Australia. \nHe is the author of a number of critically acclaimed and best-selling novels including Seventeen Years Later\, Tell Me Lies\, and The Wrong Woman. \nHis novel In The Clearing was adapted for the screen as an eight part miniseries by Disney (The Clearing) and The Last Guests (Watching You) has been adapted as a series by Stan. \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-christian-white-josh-pomare/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T200000
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships
DESCRIPTION:March 4\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-mar/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T210000
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | All We Imagine As Light
DESCRIPTION:March 12\n@\n7:30 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \nMinerva Room \nContemporary Mumbai Drama/Romance \n \nThe first Indian film to receive the Grand Prix at Cannes\, and primarily set in contemporary Mumbai\, All We Imagine as Light centres on three Hindu women\, their everyday lives and the bonds that they share with one another as well as with the larger world.  \nPayal Kapadia’s award-winning film has a depth that belies its deceptive lightness and calmness of tone. The film cannily observes how even romantic relationships in India are political.  A beautiful\, sweeping\, emotional film that explores the complexities of female friendship\, the film is an ode to the city and its people. Palace Film \n \n​India\, 2024\, 118 mins. Dir: Payal Kapadia\n​Stars:  Kani Kusruti\, Divya Prabha\, and Chhaya Kadam  \nBallarat Film Society \n  \nMembership \n12 months – Feb-December: $60\nFeb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 \nTo join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. \nMembership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. \nFor film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website \nAll films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-all-we-imagine-as-light/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T200000
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships
DESCRIPTION:March 4\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-mar/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T140000
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance
DESCRIPTION:March 22\n	  @\n2:00 pm\n	  –\n5:30 pm \n\n$10 – $30 \nMinerva Space \n																														 \nScottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n																										 \nOur group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. \nYou don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. \nScottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. \nIt is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! \nIt is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. \nIt is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. \nFree all-day parking!  \nCost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. \nObservers are welcome. \nBookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n																										 \nMusic by: \nThe David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  \nDavid South – Accordion \nMatthew Roberston – Fiddle \nJulia Arnold – Piano \nAnd Friends. \nRSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: \nHeather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com \nM: 0418 313 060 \nTicket Payment \nDirect Deposit preferred to:  \nThe Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. \nBSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n												\n									For More Information
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-scottish-country-dance/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:external event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260201T232719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T030026Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chrissie Bellbrae
DESCRIPTION:March 24\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThe Romanov Secret \nChrissie Bellbrae \n \nA priceless Fabergé jewel.  \nAn empire on the brink of revolution.  \nA love to dangerous to reveal. \nA celebrated artist’s painting holds clues to long-held family secrets and lives under threat\, long after the fall of the Russian Empire. \n1898: When the legitimacy of Grand Duchess Tatiana Romanov’s marriage to the Tsar’s brother comes into question\, her son’s claim to the Imperial throne is challenged too. But the Romanov dynasty desperately needs an heir\, and their fate lies in the hand of the tyrannical Russian ruler. As revolution strikes the streets of St Petersburg and members of the Imperial family disappear\, Tatiana must find a way to protect her son from mortal danger. \n1982: Fashion Buyer Jean Campain has never forgiven her artist mother Aurora for making her relinquish her child. When Jean inherits the Archibald prize-winner’s previously unknown self-portrait she is compelled to interpret its hidden symbolism— and face the events that tore her family apart. But a conflicting account of the circumstances reveals Aurora’s dark deception\, spiralling Jean into a breakdown\, and threatens an end to her dream of family unity. \nAn enthralling story of maternal love and treacherous deceit transporting readers from the lavish palaces of St Petersburg to the lush vineyards of the Mornington Peninsula. \n \nAbout the author\nChrissie Bellbrae\, Author\nChrissie Bellbrae’s first stories were crafted playing families with dressmaking patterns at her mother’s feet while the sewing machine hummed in the background. While working in education\, she undertook a Fiona McIntosh Masterclass and hasn’t stopped writing since. \nTempted to explore the rabbit holes within her own family history— Chrissie’s narratives transport readers from past to present\, and create more significantly interesting lives for her ancestors than they possibly ever lived. Her debut novel\, The Florentine Quilt\, was inspired by a life-long interest in art\, textiles and tales her grandmother told her. \nLured to the beauty of salt water\, Chrissie acknowledges that she lives and writes on the coast of Wadawurrung Country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nChrissie will be in conversation with Rozzi Bazzani \nRozzi Bazzani is an award winning author who has written scripts\, libretti and songs for theatre including two stage musicals together with a wide range of articles about music\, theatre and performance for publication. She has been a regular contributor to the Arts pages of the highest circulation newspaper in Australia. \nRozzi Bazzani\n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-chrissie-bellbrae/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260302T002708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T005942Z
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World
DESCRIPTION:March 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-mar/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260302T003106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045515Z
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World
DESCRIPTION:March 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-1-apr/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260302T003212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045434Z
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World
DESCRIPTION:March 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-8-apr/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260223T060045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045403Z
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SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 10\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-10-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T002907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045326Z
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SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 11\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults) $180. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-11-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T003215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045248Z
UID:70853-1776002400-1776007800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 12\n@\n2:00 pm\n–\n3:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-12-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20251203T013015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045211Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Chapman & Friends: A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets
DESCRIPTION:Brian Chapman\n& Friends \nA Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets \n\nApril 12\n@\n3:00 pm\n–\n5:00 pm \n$20 – $45 \nHumffray Room \n \nBrian Chapman & Friends \nPianist Brian Chapman will be joined by violinist Susan Pierotti\, violist Katharine Brockman and cellist Rosanne Hunt. \nThe Program. \nMozart: Quartet in G minor. K.478 \nBeethoven: Quartet in E flat\, Op.16 \nInterval – Refreshments included \nBrahms: Quartet in G minor\, Op.25 \nThe Musicians\nPianist Brian Chapman \nEnglish-born pianist Brian Chapman studied in Brisbane with Nora Baird from 1952\, and in Melbourne from 1954 with Lindsay Biggins\, J.A. Steele and Roy Shepherd. Brian has performed widely in Melbourne\, interstate and overseas\, including the United States\, Mexico\, Germany and China. He has made over 100 ABC studio recordings and broadcasts and presented many recitals with prominent Australian and international musicians. In 2020 he published two contrarian essays with accompanying recordings available as e-downloads from Australian Scholarly Publishing and search for “Brian Chapman”. The first of these essays/recordings – Grief\, Denial and Rage: A Personal Odyssey with Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata – offers a unique interpretation of the sonata’s first movement\, identifying and eliminating five universally adopted distortions in its execution; these distortions relate to misconceptions about the sonata’s accidental dedication to Countess Julie Guicciardi that were disproved in 1872. The second essay/recording – The Hurdy-Gurdy Man: The sting-in-the-tail of Müller’s ‘Die Winterreise’ – derives from Brian’s long experience with performing and recording Schubert’s Winterreise along with his 2019 creation of a new English singable translation. From his research he concludes that the ironic sting-in-the-tail of the final Winterreise poem has been either accidentally overlooked or wilfully disregarded by almost everyone\, including Franz Schubert and most of the subsequent generations of the Müller/Schubert/Winterreise cognoscenti; Brian has adapted Schubert’s own musical thematic material to align the accompaniment of the concluding verse of Winterreise with the\nsting-in-the-tail of Müller’s original poem. \nViolinist Susan Pierotti  \nSusan Pierotti began learning the violin at the age of six with Stella Nemet and continued her studies with her daughter Mary Nemet at the Victorian College of the Arts and in London where she played with the London Sinfonietta and the London Mozart Players. Since then\, Susan has enjoyed a career spanning symphony\, opera and ballet orchestras\, chamber music\, recitals\, theatre\, film\, live broadcasts\, television\, teaching\, reviewing and adjudicating. She has been closely involved in commissioning\, performing and recording contemporary music with numerous groups for over four decades. Susan has worked extensively with several Australian orchestras and with Orchestra Victoria from 1990 where she was the 1st Violin Section Leader for 17 years. She was appointed concertmaster of Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra in December 2016 and has recently led Geelong and Ballarat symphony orchestras. She is an Accredited Editor with the Institute of Professional Editors\, her work being shortlisted for the inaugural Rosanne Fitzgibbon Award for the best edited Australian book. She is the National Editor of Stringendo\, the magazine of the Australian Strings Association and her history of the association\, Molto AUSTA\, was published in 2022. She has published two books\, Manuscript to Market and Losing My Parents. \nViolist Katharine Brockman \nInformation coming soon… \nCellist Rosanne Hunt \nRosanne Hunt grew up surrounded by music\, being the youngest child of iconic Melbourne cello teacher\, the late Marianne Hunt\, and the younger half-sister of renowned musical twins\, violinist Elizabeth Wallfisch and the late cellist Tanya Prochazka. After commencing cello studies with her mother as a six-year-old she was soon playing in orchestras and as a teenager led the Australian Youth Orchestra cellos on their 1984 European tour. After starting medicine at University\, Rosanne decided instead to pursue cello further with Christian Wojtowicz in Hobart and then with the extraordinary philosopher-cellist Anner Bylsma in the Hague. After a later detour into organic farming she returned to cello studies with Irene Sharp in San Francisco\, resulting in Rosanne’s becoming an effective and passionate cello teacher. Her varied and stimulating career has including playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra\, touring Europe several times with the contemporary group ELISION\, and playing baroque cello with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Rosanne organises and plays with the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra\, which celebrates its 10th year this year (www.melbournebaroqueorchestra.com)\, has recently performed Bach’s Fifth Cello Suite at the Melbourne Recital Centre\, and has upcoming concerts with Forest Collective and the Inventi Ensemble. She is a teacher of cello and chamber music at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and also has many private students of all ages and stages! Rosanne appeared this past January in Flinders with the the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra chamber players as part of the Peninsula Summer Music Festival. \nBrian Chapman\nSusan Pierotti\, Violinist\nKatharine Brockman\nRosanne Hunt\, Cellist\nBookings & Refreshment \nComplimentary light refreshments will be served at Interval. Although advance booking is recommended\,\ncash and EFTPOS ticket sales will be available at the door. \nTickets \nAdult/Senior $45 | Concession $40 | Student $20 \nBookings can be made via the Bookings link or the QR code. \nEnquiries: 0438 078 969 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/trio-piano-quartets/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260303T223948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045131Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gerardine Christou: The story of Peg Rankin
DESCRIPTION:April 14\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nPeg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience \nPeter Rankin SDB \nAs told by Gerardine Christou \n \nThis is the story of Peg\, an ordinary woman who was\n“made of extraordinary stuff ” \nMargaret (Peg) Rankin is remembered by all who knew and loved her as a woman of kindness with a ready smile. Her long life brought her much joy\, love and happiness. She was the devoted mother of twelve children and many grandchildren\, a farmer\, a chef and a confidante for many. There were also challenges and tragedy. With her strong will she persisted and got on with the next thing. \nAlways positive\, Peg was quick to move on from trials and setbacks. She was a true Christian. She embodied love\, mercy\, joy\, a ready sense of humour and above all\, resilience and faith. \nThis is her remarkable story told by a loving son. \nAbout the author\nPeter Rankin\, born in Warragul in 1958\, was the tenth of twelve children. A  devoted Salesian priest from 1989\, he served in parishes across four states. He was loved for his gentle manner\, kindness and faith. Aside from religion\, he was a passionate Essendon supporter and storyteller. He began writing his mother Peg’s story in 2014. Diagnosed with cancer in 2021\, Peter passed away in 2022\, leaving this book as his tribute. \nGerardine Christou\nGerardine Christou\, is Peter’s sister\, she will present Peter’s legacy\, and contribute to this remarkable story. \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-gerardine-christou/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260316T052458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033540Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - Henry Lawson in Ballarat revisited
DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nHenry Lawson in Ballarat – Revisited \nSpeaker: Hedley Thomson \n\n‘Last November Hedley Thomson provided an entertaining and informative presentation about Henry Lawson’s 1887 visit to Ballarat to explore the Eureka Rebellion sites. \nThis year he will return to this topic\, detailing the impact of that visit and the events of Eureka generally on Lawson’s long literary career.’ \nDr Phil Roberts OAM \nAbout the speaker \n‘I’ve spent 35 of my 70 years in Ballarat\, having been raised in suburban Melbourne and holidayed and worked on the Mornington Peninsula\, where I also met my wife\, Christine\, and started raising our family of three excellent daughters. My work has been in the fields of land use\, environmental\, strategic and corporate planning\, principally in local government\, but also with stints in State\, regional\, private and community organisations. Throughout my life I’ve had an interest in regional Australia\, in theatre – especially performing – and\, developing from not much to a near obsession (in all the right ways)\, in Henry Lawson. \nComing to Ballarat\, which I/the family did in 1988\, has enabled me to indulge all three interests; e.g.: the Rosebud Memorial Hall was OK for the occasional play but I never counted on a venue as wonderful as Her Majesty’s Theatre\, being part of Fred Fargher-directed musicals\, and being on stage with my children in ballet performances at Royal South Street Society competitions (I like to demuse people by boasting that I have a ‘first’ in ballet from those comps – as ‘the male’ in a winning troupe). \nAs far as Henry Lawson is concerned\, like many of us growing up\, I knew of his well-known pieces such as The Loaded Dog and The Drover’s Wife but little else. I’d scanned through a few selections of his works but – like many people\, I think – I found them a bit too serious; ‘Banjo’ Patterson was certainly the more popular writer. Then\, in the 1980s\, I happened to buy what became the very popular two-volume complete works of Lawson\, compiled by Leonard Cronin (I also bought a similar two-volume job of A.B. ‘Banjo’ Patterson’s works that came out around the same time); once I started reading\, I was hooked. I discovered he wrote about everything\, in almost every possible style\, with humour\, with pathos\, with serious analysis of the topic chosen\, with prophetic intent. This clearly was/is no ‘bush poet’. I found – like all great writers – that his truths\, his observations\, his descriptions of human foibles and failings\, the brilliance of his verbal descriptions of the settings of his pieces stand the test of time; that is why I am so infatuated with his work. And that it is of Australia; palpably of this country\, including when he writes of our indigenous peoples (with whom he frequently had amicable dealings\, despite the views of some commentators). \nTo find that Lawson visited Ballarat in 1887\, following which he wrote a number of pieces about that seminal event in modern Australian history – the Eureka rising\, has enabled me to make a connection between my passion for his writings\, my place of residence and my long-time involvement with theatre/performance. During 2022 – the 100th anniversary year of Lawson’s death – a trio of us performed various of Lawson’s works to community group audiences. Now the BMI has provided me with the opportunity to focus on Ballarat’s Henry Lawson and to highlight the effect that the young Henry’s visit had on his writings.’ \nHedley Thomson\nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-focus-on-ballarat-henry-lawson-in-ballarat-revisited/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260302T012118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045101Z
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You
DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-15-apr/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T003422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045021Z
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SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-15-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T003558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044945Z
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SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 16\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-16-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T003714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044911Z
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SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 17\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-17-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T003813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044832Z
UID:70861-1776538800-1776544200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-18-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260224T003924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044750Z
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SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production
DESCRIPTION:April 19\n@\n2:00 pm\n–\n3:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n  \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-dog-logs-19-april/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260225T002934Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Fiona Lowe
DESCRIPTION:April 21\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThe Drowning \nFiona Lowe \n \nAuthentically Australian\, Fiona Lowe’s stories are often triggered by a secret or a mystery\, and they explore the themes of family\, community and second chances. Described as gripping\, thought-provoking\, heart-warming and ultimately uplifting\, Lowe’s books have been praised for their emotional depth. \nA body on the beach. An inheritance. A family pulled apart.  \nCC Cilento’s best memories are of spending every summer holiday running wild in and out of the Friend family beach house with her cousins\, James\, Ollie\, Felix and Lily. It’s the next best thing to having brothers and sisters. They’ve continued the summer tradition into adulthood\, getting together at the shack with its absolute beach frontage. \nBut now a bombshell has dropped: the four sibling cousins have officially inherited the property – along with an unexpected fifth share to CC. What starts out as the perfect gift\, and a way of keeping the family connected forever\, quickly devolves into an emotional power struggle. Half of them want to keep the legacy intact\, while the others want to sell – and each side will do anything to make it happen. Soon\, CC can’t tell friend from foe. When a body is found on the shack’s beach\, has this family dispute turned deadly? \n \nAbout the author\nAuthor\, Fiona Lowe\nFiona Lowe has been a midwife\, a sexual health counsellor and a family support workeer; an ideal career for an author who writes novels about family and relationships. She spent her early years in Papua New Guinea where\, without television\, reading was the entertainment and it set up a lifelong love of books. She is the recipient of the prestigioous USA RITA award and two Australian RuBY AWARDS. \nWhen she’s not writing stories\, she’s a distracted wife\, a sage to two adult sons\, a rail trail cyclist\, a volunteer in her community\, and a newly addicted homecrafts ‘show’ entrant. She is often found collapsed on the couch with wine\, knitting and her latest love\, an audio book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fiona-lowe/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260316T055851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T032956Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - Ballarat Avenue of Honour
DESCRIPTION:April 22\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nBallarat’s Avenue of Honour & A look behind names on the Avenue plaques \nSpeakers: \nAmethyst May & Gary Snowden \n \nTopic information to come… \nAbout the speakers \nAmethyst May\nAmethyst May is a student at Mount Clear College who has a passion for Australia’s war history. She will present a short documentary on Ballarat’s women during the Great War\, which won a gold medal recently. She looks forward to an opportunity to answer your questions about this moving tribute to our service personnel. \nGarry Snowden\, President of Ballarat’s Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Committee\nGarry Snowden is president of Ballarat’s Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Committee and has extensively researched the men and women commemorated in the Avenue. \nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-focus-on-ballarat-ballarat-avenue-of-honour/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260302T012427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044616Z
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SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You
DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-22-apr/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T211558
CREATED:20260129T035010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044530Z
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Only The Animals
DESCRIPTION:April 23\n@\n7:30 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \nMinerva Room \nFrench Drama/Thriller \n \nFollowing the disappearance of glamorous housewife Evelyne Ducat (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi)\, the lives of five people who are linked to her are brought together to devastating effect as the local police investigate the case.   \nOnly the Animals starts off as an intimate rural mystery and blossoms into a global affair where several strangers on different continents wind up connected in unexpected ways. The film employs Rashomon-style multiple perspectives that keep the viewer off-balance and guessing.  ‘An audacious\, witty\, and absorbing mystery thriller\, a tale of adultery and amour fou with a gamey touch of the macabre’ Guardian.  Highgloss Entertainment \n \nFrench Drama/Thriller \n​France\, 2019\, 116 mins. Dir: Dominik Moll​ \nBallarat Film Society \n  \nMembership \n12 months – Feb-December: $60\nFeb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 \nTo join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. \nMembership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. \nFor film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website \nAll films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-only-the-animals/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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