BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121300 CREATED:20250218T012450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T045401Z UID:62175-1745949600-1745955000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Shelley Burr 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/shelley-burr/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo-shelley-burr.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250108T020658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113126Z UID:60981-1746034200-1746037800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2\, Special Event | The Life of Walter Withers 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-life-of-walter-withers/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-david-rathgen-final.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250211T001230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T235148Z UID:61901-1746039600-1746043200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life 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-30-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20241204T012140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T031044Z UID:60465-1746122400-1746129600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Natasha Lester 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/natasha-lester/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sq-promo-natasha-lester-1-may.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250403T014922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T003645Z UID:64247-1746367200-1746374400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:E A Gleeson\, Book Launch - The Deepest Thing: A Poetic Memoir 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/anne-gleeson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo-anne-gleeson-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250401T040022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T010026Z UID:64144-1746640800-1746646200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mimi Kwa 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/mimi-kwa/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promo-mimi-kwa-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250211T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T235229Z UID:61903-1746644400-1746648000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life 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-7-may-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250212T023140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T062716Z UID:61967-1746732600-1746738000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di Biciclette) 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-bicycle-thieves/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250509T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250415T035815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T041147Z UID:64500-1746813600-1746817200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli - 'Oubliette' | Artist in Residence 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/seedpod-oubliette/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Artist in Residence,Australian Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/oubliette-sq-promo-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Punctum":MAILTO:hq@punctum.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250509T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250509T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250318T025201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T042710Z UID:62953-1746819000-1746824400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Amazing Lucas Girls by acclaimed playwright Cate Whittaker 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/the-amazing-lucas-girls/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Hs-LG-hero320-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Lost Voices":MAILTO:lostvoicesnsw.au@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250415T235811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T041141Z UID:64553-1746885600-1746889200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli - 'Oubliette' | Artist in Residence 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/seedpod-oubliette-session-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Artist in Residence,Australian Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/oubliette-sq-promo-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Punctum":MAILTO:hq@punctum.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250320T034846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T042629Z UID:63030-1746887400-1746892800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Amazing Lucas Girls by acclaimed playwright Cate Whittaker - Session 2 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/the-amazing-lucas-girls-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Hs-LG-hero320-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Lost Voices":MAILTO:lostvoicesnsw.au@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250510T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250320T035214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T042820Z UID:63032-1746905400-1746910800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Amazing Lucas Girls by acclaimed playwright Cate Whittaker - Session 3 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/the-amazing-lucas-girls-3/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/A-Hs-LG-hero320-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Lost Voices":MAILTO:lostvoicesnsw.au@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250304T015324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T024750Z UID:62426-1747245600-1747251000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Darcy Tindale 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/darcy-tindale/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/darcy-tindale-sq-promp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250211T002910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022228Z UID:61905-1747249200-1747252800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life 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-14-may-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250210T002600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T222312Z UID:61825-1747423800-1747427400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Ballarat Heritage Festival - NOW FULLY BOOKED 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-bhf-16-may-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250516T223000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250210T001340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T222405Z UID:61817-1747431000-1747434600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Ballarat Heritage Festival - NOW FULLY BOOKED 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-bhf-16-may-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T230000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250114T223422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T064422Z UID:61199-1747506600-1747522800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Dinner - 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/melba-opera-trust-dinner/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Australian Heritage Festival,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/about-dame-nellie-melba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250114T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T060728Z UID:61189-1747576800-1747584000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance 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/melba-opera-trust/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Australian Heritage Festival,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Classical Music,Important Dates,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mot-performance-promo-sq.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250210T002829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T223444Z UID:61827-1747596600-1747600200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Ballarat Heritage Festival 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-bhf-18-may-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T223000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250210T012647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003042Z UID:61846-1747603800-1747607400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Ballarat Heritage Festival 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-bhf-18-may-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250317T030244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070405Z UID:62929-1747738800-1747742400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 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/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-fest-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250113T050453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070422Z UID:61152-1747749600-1747753200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 2 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-ballarat-heritage-fest/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250317T031650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T070359Z UID:62934-1747825200-1747828800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 3 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-ballarat-heritage-fest-3/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250408T020418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022213Z UID:64321-1747854000-1747857600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind 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-21-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Healthy-Habits-square-promo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T201500 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250409T021703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T060122Z UID:64409-1748025000-1748031300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles 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/vegas-70-blazing-saddles/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/blazing-saddles-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T224500 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250417T020931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T060211Z UID:64570-1748032200-1748040300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown 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/vegas-70-chinatown/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promos-chinatown2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T110000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250520T051053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T034211Z UID:65020-1748080800-1748084400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc. 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/whispers-from-the-garden/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T122000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250417T024436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T035052Z UID:64583-1748080800-1748089200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins 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/vegas-70-mary-poppins/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/square-promos-mary-poppins.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250524T163000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121301 CREATED:20250424T001228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T040455Z UID:64688-1748098800-1748104200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Open House Melbourne Presents\, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos - John Gollings 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/a-life-in-photos-john-gollings/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/john-gollings.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Open House Melbourne":MAILTO:info@ohm.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR