BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240314T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20240129T050135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T070808Z UID:50562-1710444600-1710450000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Film Society | Le bleu du caftan (The Blue Kaftan) DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-blue-kaftan/ 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/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The_Blue_Caftan-519760920-large.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240307T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240328T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231221T022427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T013925Z UID:49652-1709832600-1711665000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ballarat-chess-club-copy-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240306T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231213T034626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T225552Z UID:49180-1709751600-1711571400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Get Your Confidence Back DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-get-your-confidence-back/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240305T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20240109T042935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T061154Z UID:49843-1709661600-1709668800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Imbi Neeme | This event has now been cancelled DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/in-conversation-imbi-neeme/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/imbi-neeme-promo-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20240202T231658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T234613Z UID:50873-1709406000-1709413200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Women Just Want to Laugh DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/women-just-want-to-laugh/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/women-laugh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240327T183000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231109T032714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T012554Z UID:47372-1709141400-1711564200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024 | Season 1 DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2024-season-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tt-promo-2024-season-1-draft-v2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240221T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230919T035111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T231637Z UID:45397-1708538400-1708545600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Lucas Jordan DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/in-conversation-lucas-jordan/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/lucas-jordan-promotional-squre-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240208T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20240124T000807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T061639Z UID:50417-1707420600-1707426000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Film Society | Scrapper DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-scrapper/ 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/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/scrapper-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231213T040534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T040703Z UID:49199-1707332400-1709152200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Positive Psychology DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-positive-psychology/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231207T003031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T043742Z UID:49057-1707328800-1707336000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Elizabeth Coleman DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/in-conversation-elizabeth-coleman/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/square-promo-elizabeth-coleman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240201T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240229T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231221T015804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T011205Z UID:49635-1706808600-1709245800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ballarat-chess-club/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231213T041518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T232612Z UID:49208-1706727600-1706727600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Choose Happiness: A Public Talk with Kelsang Luma DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/choose-happiness/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/flower-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240118T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240125T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231221T022307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T010717Z UID:49650-1705599000-1706221800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ballarat-chess-club-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240113T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240113T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20240109T042935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T005513Z UID:49842-1705158000-1705158000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields | Recital 3 | Haydn Baryton Trios DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/organs-of-the-goldfields/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/organs-of-the-goldfields-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240109T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231026T001524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T030128Z UID:46767-1704808800-1715698800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-copy-2-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES: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:20231216T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231004T220653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T010731Z UID:46008-1702755000-1702764000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Motown Mistletoe with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/motor-city-sounds-motown/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mcs-bmi-2019_orig-adj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231214T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230202T033152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011328Z UID:33977-1702582200-1702587600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Redemption of a Rogue DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-redemptionofarogue/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4665.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231211T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231109T024316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T042434Z UID:47354-1702315800-1702323000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Members Christmas Party with the Ballarat Singers DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/members-christmas-party/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/square-promo-christmas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231018T013445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T212954Z UID:46392-1701597600-1701612000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Summer Maker Market DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-summer-maker-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231013T022508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T023541Z UID:46252-1701478800-1701651599@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/summer-book-sale/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230816T020026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T053849Z UID:43742-1701423000-1701444600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Golf Day Fundraiser | Join Us at Snake Valley Golf Club DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/golf-day/ LOCATION:Snake Valley Golf Club\, 341 Chepstowe Road\, Snake Valley\, Victoria\, 3351\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/golf-day-square-promotional-image-v6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231019T064643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T230832Z UID:46420-1701032400-1701036000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-november-9/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/costumes-night-tours-insta-facebook-special-offer-e1700018159487.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231019T064332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T230517Z UID:46417-1701025200-1701028800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tours DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-november/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/costumes-night-tours-insta-facebook-special-offer-e1700018159487.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230928T040756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T212012Z UID:45838-1700244000-1700258400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Regional | Once Upon a Time DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/melb-food-wine-regional/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/once-upon-a-time.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231116T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230918T012948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T011733Z UID:45333-1700157600-1700164800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gabriel Bergmoser DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/in-conversation-gabriel-bergmoser/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/gabriel-bergmoser-promotional-squre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231025T224708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003558Z UID:46713-1700074800-1702499400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-copy/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231114T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231025T233616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T001405Z UID:46734-1699970400-1702998000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BMI-facade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231111T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230830T010931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T232036Z UID:44323-1699711200-1699714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:From the Shadows by Gillian Gregory | Book Launch DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/from-the-shadows-gillian-gregory/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gillian-gregory-square-promotional.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20230202T033142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011335Z UID:33976-1699558200-1699563600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - The Good Boss (El buen patron) DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-thegoodboss/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LXME77JQC5AZTNLOORYLMY7JEI-e1675309297491.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231101T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T090218 CREATED:20231025T220445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T003942Z UID:46684-1698865200-1699475400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace DESCRIPTION:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n10:45 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$23.05 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for one night only \n \n The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were shown at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute in 1896! In 1909 the first bioscope pictures were shown in the main hall (now the Minerva Space) at the BMI. Later\, in 1917\, the hall was leased to the Austral Photoplay Co. for showing silent pictures. Then in 1919\, a syndicate\, including Messrs J. Clemens\, C. Gemmola and F.S. Jelbart opened the Britannia Picture Theatre in the same space. The Britannia was later followed by the Odeon Cinema\, and then Vegas 70 theatre in 1966. The Vegas was a staple in the Ballarat film scene for 15 years. The Vegas was closed in 1981\, after which the Sturt Cinema opened in 1994. We invite you to revisit the old Vegas Cinema for a night of 70s blockbusters! Popcorn\, snacks\, and choctops will be available from the refreshment stand. The bar will be open for Friday Night screening only – beer and wine will be available. \n \n Chinatown \n \n Friday 23 May at 8.30pm \n \n When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities\, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption\, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director: Roman Polanski Writers: Robert Towne\, Roman Polanski Stars: Jack Nicolson\, Faye Dunaway\, John Huston. USA\, 1974\, M\, Running Time: 2hr 10min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blazing Saddles & Chinatown Cost $23.05 one session GACost $34.82  for double feature: Blazing Saddles & Chinatown GA Mary Poppins Cost $23.05  GACost $17.41 child (U16)Cost $58.36 Family of 4Cost $69.15 Family of 5 Includes booking fee & gst. \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 More Vegas 70 Screenings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins | Saturday 24 May at 10amUSA\, 1964\, G\, Run Time: 2hr 19min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mary Poppins\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is part of the Ballarat Heritage 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR