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UID:66964-1761159600-1761163200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-22-october-25/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251024T190000
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CREATED:20251001T035625Z
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UID:67819-1761332400-1761336900@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Opera's Bad Girl: Anna Bishop\, the World's First Daringly Defiant Diva
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/operas-bad-girl/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre Production,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250805T043957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T061603Z
UID:66614-1761386400-1761408000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/linen-and-lace-fundraiser/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250903T045545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T013159Z
UID:67296-1761472800-1761494400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Linen and Lace: An exhibition through the decades
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/linen-and-lace-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250728T043616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T043434Z
UID:66385-1761759000-1761762600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | A Surgeon Commander & A Leading Cook - Ballarat Connections to HMAS Sydney 2 in 1941
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-surgeon-commander-leading-cook/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250813T050626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050736Z
UID:66969-1761764400-1761768000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-29-october-25/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250923T045951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051016Z
UID:67550-1761937200-1761940800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-31-oct-25/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250923T044958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T051126Z
UID:67531-1761944400-1761948000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-31-oct-25-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250728T053444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T033437Z
UID:66400-1762363800-1762367400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 4\, Remembrance Day | Recent War Memorabilia - from WW2 to Afghanistan\, Presented by David Wright.
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-war-memorabilia/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T184500
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250812T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T040122Z
UID:66788-1762365600-1762368300@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Katia Ariel 'The Swift Dark Tide' in conversation with Kelly Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-katia-ariel/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250813T050815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T050909Z
UID:66971-1762369200-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-5-november-25/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T191500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250812T054350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T035952Z
UID:66822-1762370100-1762372800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Stella Day Out Ballarat | Samah Sabawi 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved' in conversation with Fatima Measham
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/stella-day-out-samah-sabawi/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Important Dates,Library,Stella Day Out
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250711T034827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T003339Z
UID:66176-1762453800-1762459200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Rachael Johns
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rachael-johns/
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/2025/07/sq-promo-rachael-johns.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20251017T014102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T032148Z
UID:68029-1762966800-1762975800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Crafting Conversation: The Artists Edition
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/crafting-conversation-artists/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-mgth.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Make Good Things Happen":MAILTO:angela@daltonbaker.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250813T050947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T051100Z
UID:66973-1762974000-1762977600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to solve our human problems
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-12-november-25/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/square-promo-human-poblems.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250212T031341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T110605Z
UID:61989-1763062200-1763067600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | ​Hammarskjöld: The Fight for Peace
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-hammarskjold/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250923T040314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052823Z
UID:67502-1763233200-1763236800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250923T051356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T052637Z
UID:67555-1763240400-1763244000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-15-nov-25-2/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250917T050616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T062718Z
UID:67363-1763488800-1763494200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Margaret Hickey
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/margaret-hickey-25/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250728T054722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232935Z
UID:66407-1763573400-1763577000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat's Her Majesty's Reinvention\, Presented by Richard Nicholson
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/her-majestys-reinvention/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250917T030336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031134Z
UID:67346-1763578800-1763582400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-19-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20251110T031233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T031636Z
UID:68444-1763663400-1763668800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:An Evening with Peter FitzSimons AM
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/an-evening-with-peter-fitzsimons-am/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250917T004106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233455Z
UID:67335-1763753400-1763758800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview | Show now SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ben-knight-parent-teacher/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20240822T062240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T012503Z
UID:58498-1763805600-1763913600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Open Garden & Devonshire Tea - BMI Fundraiser | Errard Hall
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/open-garden-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:Errard Hall\, Errard Street North\, Ballarat Central\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Urban Agriculture Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20251017T035401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T042444Z
UID:68049-1763837100-1763850600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Things
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/small-things/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250728T055539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T233614Z
UID:66413-1764178200-1764181800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 5\, Recent Years | Ballarat Arts Foundation: 25 Years Old\, Presented by Paula Nicholson
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-arts-foundation/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250917T031231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T031337Z
UID:67356-1764183600-1764187200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations on the Mind: How to Create Mental Space
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-26-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:kadampa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250408T004608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T031528Z
UID:64310-1764360000-1764365400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Akmal | Live Comedy at the BMI
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/akmal/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20250714T024250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T025904Z
UID:66208-1764446400-1764451800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Daniel Muggleton: You Might Be White\, I May Be Crazy
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-muggleton/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153927
CREATED:20251113T001614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T003410Z
UID:68682-1764698400-1764703800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In Conversation with William McInnes
DESCRIPTION:BMI Live: Olybird and the Milla Williams Duo				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			February 7\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:30 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n8:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$30 – $40 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\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						\n					\n			\n						\n									Olybird.								\n				\n												\n																					Olybird\n										\n									\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of Olybird and the soulful harmonies of the Milla Williams Duo. Olybird will enchant you with their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics\, intricate arrangements\, and an unforgettable stage presence. Known for their soulful performances\, Olybird creates a sonic journey that resonates deeply with audiences. Joining the lineup is the Milla Williams Duo\, a powerhouse of vocal artistry and dynamic instrumentation. Their rich harmonies and evocative melodies are guaranteed to leave you spellbound\, bringing an energy and passion that lights up the room.Date: 7th of February 2025Time: Doors open 6:30pmLocation: Ballaarat Mechanics’ InstituteDon’t miss your chance to witness these talented performers light up the stage. Book your tickets now and be part of this special evening! 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Milla Williams Duo.								\n				\n									The Milla Williams Duo is Milla and her dad Geoffrey Williams accompanying on acoustic guitar playing soulful chilled out vibes – covers by artists such as Jorja Smith\, Lianne La Havas\, SZA and a collection of originals. The duo played Begonia Festival\, Ballarat\, ‘22-’24; Hide+Seek Festival ‘22-’24; Clunes Booktown ’24 & White Night Ballarat ‘24 She has also been a finalist in the regional Busking Championships\, busking in Daylesford\, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat Bridge Mall Farmers Market\, performing for the Centre for Multicultural Youth and City of Ballarat Youth Awards events. She has also had a track released on Sonika Records and played the Sonika stage at the Begonia Festival 2022. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									\n					\n		\n					\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 $40 General Admittance | $30 BMI members\,  plus bkg fee & gst. 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Get Tickets\n					\n					\n								\n				\n																														\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									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. 								\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 is a BMI Live Event 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Find out More\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									BMI Live Events are proudly supported by Revive Live an Australian Government initiative								\n				\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					More Live Music				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					BMI news				\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n                        The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n                        Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Newsletter – May 2026\n                        Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n                        New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-mcinnes/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library
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