BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230201T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20221213T235025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T000356Z UID:32169-1675279800-1675285200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Choose Happiness | A Public Talk\, Buddhist Monk\, Gen Kelsang Dornying DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/choose-happiness-a-public-talk-buddhist-monk-gen-kelsang-dornying/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Choose-Happiness-PT-Ballarat-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20221104T022223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T020134Z UID:24062-1675877400-1675882800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-2022-season-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230202T023137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011442Z UID:33922-1675971000-1675976400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - La Strada DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/bfs-lastrada/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1600.jpg-e1675305711958.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20221104T022223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T054412Z UID:24439-1676482200-1676487600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | More tickets released DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-2022-season-1-2023-02-15/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230214T223946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T231709Z UID:34385-1677087000-1677092400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | Now moved to Minerva Space Level 3 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-2022-season-1-2023-02-22-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230221T002924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T002947Z UID:34689-1677265200-1677270600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/classclowns2023/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/277816395_5466870933332660_6457270729669509639_n-e1676939338168.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230301T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20221104T022223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T024412Z UID:24441-1677691800-1677697200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-2022-season-1-2023-03-01/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230213T032835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T065726Z UID:34263-1677924000-1677931200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Embrace the Begonia Festival Workshop | Location now changed DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/embrace-the-begonia-festival/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hero-image-adjusted.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230308T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230308T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20221104T022223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T022201Z UID:24442-1678296600-1678302000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-2022-season-1-2023-03-08/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230309T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230309T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230202T023239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011436Z UID:33926-1678390200-1678395600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Brooklyn DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/bfs-brooklyn/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/image-4-e1675305750390.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230330T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230329T221639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T221641Z UID:36847-1680179400-1680183000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | Now rescheduled to 2 May DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-reading-room-book-discussion-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Reading_room_adjusted-e1704770529709.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230331T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230320T035701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T041733Z UID:35539-1680256800-1680264000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Feeling Out Loud: Writing Poetry DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/feeling-out-loud-writing-poetry/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Externally Produced Event,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0001-46481475799.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230403T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230403T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230217T030838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T211548Z UID:34508-1680548400-1680552000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Bill "Swampy" Marsh DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/meet-the-author-bill-swampy-marsh/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bill-portrait-2-e1678423349274.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084437 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230413T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230202T024047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T024640Z UID:33946-1681414200-1681419600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Both Sides of the Blade DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/bfs-bothsidesoftheblade/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Brody-Both-Blade.jpg-e1675305921383.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230414T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230414T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230315T023507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T002330Z UID:35114-1681491600-1681497000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Book Launch | Look Back on Languor: The memoir of a hurkle-durkle Australian male DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/look-back-on-languor-frank-hurley/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Langour_-front-cover-flyer-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230415T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230310T045900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T002615Z UID:35050-1681549200-1681653600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Autumn Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-autumn-book-sale/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG-0851-e1678425194379.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230416T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230309T005139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T002839Z UID:34979-1681635600-1681653600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Autumn Maker Market DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-autumn-maker-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230428T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230310T034250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T215854Z UID:35019-1682708400-1682712000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Olivia Wearne & Elizabeth Coleman DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/meet-the-author-elizabeth-coleman-olivia-wearne/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/event-listing-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230221T003406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T003522Z UID:34698-1682883000-1682892000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/micfroadshow2023/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FB_Header-01-e1676939589744.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230501T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230501T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230328T024519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T033854Z UID:36692-1682937000-1682951400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Digitisation Workshop | AMaGa | Geraldine Brault DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/digitisation-workshop-amaga-geraldine-brault-session-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hands-on-digitisation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230502T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230502T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230327T230710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T222016Z UID:36544-1683023400-1683027000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-reading-room-book-discussion-2/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Reading_room_adjusted-e1704770529709.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230503T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230503T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230321T055028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T230806Z UID:35753-1683135000-1683140400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-3-may-2023-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230327T231124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T222715Z UID:36550-1680012000-1680015600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-heritage/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230510T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084438 CREATED:20230321T025736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T002500Z UID:35687-1683739800-1683745200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 2\, Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 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-season-2-ballarat-heritage-festival-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,The Collection,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/twilight-talks-gold-black-2023.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR