BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.2//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:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241107T052354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113149Z UID:59773-1741800600-1741804200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Ballarat's Growth: Infrastructure Pressures DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-ballarats-growth/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/square-promo-individuals-infrastructure.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250210T055148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113209Z UID:61870-1741806000-1741811400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-12-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250211T042522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T061217Z UID:61914-1741894200-1741899600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Movie Teller DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-the-movie-teller/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-update3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241219T033900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113146Z UID:60810-1742405400-1742409000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Change in Ballarat's Car Industry DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ballarats-car-industry/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ballarats-car-industry.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250210T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074547Z UID:61877-1742410800-1742416200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-19-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250323T220000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250131T042444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T091428Z UID:61594-1742410800-1742767200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Broadway to Ballarat: The Haunted Theatre DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/broadway-to-ballarat-the-haunted-theatre/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/broadway-to-ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reuben Morgan":MAILTO:reuben.i.morgan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250213T025304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T051403Z UID:62065-1742839200-1742844600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Charlotte McConaghy DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/charlotte-mcconaghy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/charlotte-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241219T034349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113143Z UID:60812-1743010200-1743013800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Changes to the Canadian Corridor DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/canadian-corridor/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-canadian.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250210T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074545Z UID:61884-1743015600-1743021000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-26-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241126T231156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161603Z UID:60217-1743343200-1743355800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:70th Anniversary Minerva Social | Scottish Country Dancing DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/scottish-country-dancing-2025/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ballarat-scottish-square-promo-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat Country Scottish Dancing":MAILTO:heathermross2021@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250218T050634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T044951Z UID:62217-1743530400-1743535800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/mark-smith/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sq-promo-mark-smith.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241219T035224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113140Z UID:60820-1743615000-1743618600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Dr Hardy DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/dr-hardy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dr-hard-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250210T232440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074541Z UID:61890-1743620400-1743625800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-2-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250403T233030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T040042Z UID:64276-1743793200-1743804000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250217T004441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T042123Z UID:62137-1743881400-1743894000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Zak Plays Zach: The Ultimate Zach Bryan Tribute Show DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/zak-plays-zach/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ZPZ-Ballarat-Mechanics-Institute-Poster-April-2025-5-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250404T035555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T035937Z UID:64297-1743948000-1743958800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241219T040512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113137Z UID:60826-1744219800-1744223400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: War Grieving - Doctor's Perspective DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/war-grieving-doctors-perspective/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-war-grieving-doctors.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250318T005938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013240Z UID:62939-1744225200-1744228800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Ali Lowe & Vanessa McCausland DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ali-lowe-vanessa-mccausland/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/promo-ali-vanessa.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250210T232508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074539Z UID:61891-1744225200-1744230600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-9-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250212T020827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T052500Z UID:61956-1744313400-1744318800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Red Rocket DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-red-rocket/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-red-rocket-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250106T033654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T230249Z UID:60933-1744725600-1744729200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/day-tours-jan-jun-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241219T044531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113132Z UID:60832-1744824600-1744828200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Medals and Memorabilia DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/medals-and-memorabilia/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-medals-memoribilia.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250210T232526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234242Z UID:61892-1744830000-1744833600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-16-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250113T045602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T015148Z UID:61150-1745330400-1747148400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Australian Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/day-tours-aust-heritage-fest/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241219T044445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113134Z UID:60830-1745429400-1745433000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Feeling the Battlefield Spirits DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/stories-of-the-somme/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-spirits.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250211T000334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234710Z UID:61899-1745434800-1745438400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/kadampa-meditation-series-23-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250120T002601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003154Z UID:61331-1745609400-1745613000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Australian Heritage Festival\, This Tour is now Fully Booked DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ahf-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T223000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250120T004138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003145Z UID:61339-1745616600-1745620200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Australian Heritage Festival\, Tour 2 DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ahf-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250426T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20250417T051337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T052656Z UID:64617-1745690400-1745697600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Beyond Limits | An Evening with Mick Marshall DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/mick-marshall/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo-mick-marshall.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T121519 CREATED:20241129T225635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162923Z UID:60381-1745769600-1745784000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ash Grunwald at the BMI DESCRIPTION:A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss | A Ballarat Arts Foundation fundraiser featuring tenor Douglas Kelly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 31\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n1:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$20 – $39 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Poet’s Guide to Love and Loss \n \n Join us for an intimate afternoon of beautiful music featuring critically acclaimed tenor Douglas Kelly and pianist Tom Griffiths at the Ballarat Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Hear a moving program of songs by Schumann\, Barber and Butterworth exploring themes of love\, loss and longing. Douglas Kelly\, recipient of Victorian Opera’s 2024 Opera Prize (supported by Michael Stubbs and Malcolm Roberts)\, recently captivated audiences in Mansfield Park at Her Majesty’s Theatre and received a Green Room Award for his performance in Puccini’s La Rondine. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Australia’s most exciting young voices and raise crucial funds in support of Ballarat Arts Foundation. \n \n The Program \n \n ⦁ Schumann: Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love)⦁ Barber: Selected Songs⦁ Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad This event forms part of Victorian Opera’s Ballarat Opera Festival. \n \n Duration – 60 minutes \n \n \n Douglas Kelly\, Tenor | Photo: Charlie Kinross\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat Arts Foundation \n \n For 25 years\, the Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) has worked in partnership with the community for the purpose of enriching the creative life and cultural future of Ballarat. Our annual awards and grants program gives critical financial support to local artists to help them take the next step in their career. We present performance opportunities\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and masterclasses throughout the year with\, and for\, our alumni\, and the community to raise funds and share artistic expertise that enlivens our culture. Through high-profile events and activities\, Ballarat Arts Foundation also contributes to the growth of a sustainable arts industry in Ballarat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victorian Opera \n \n Victorian Opera is the state opera company of Victoria. Your state company. We make creative\, accessible and relevant work for everyone while acknowledging the traditions and evolving our artform. Since the company was founded in October 2005\, Victorian Opera has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with our imaginative approach to opera and musical theatre. Each year\, we premiere at least one new Australian opera and have commissioned 32 new works since our formation. Recognised for our unique contribution to the country’s operatic landscape\, Victorian Opera proudly became an Australian Major Performing Arts company in 2019\, and transitioned to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in 2021. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Adult $39 – Concession $35 – Senior $37 – 30yrs & Under $30- Child (14yrs & Under) $20. Tickets not able to be purchased in the Library for this event \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 This event is part of the Ballarat Opera Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ash-grunwald/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ash-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR