BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002529 CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-31-may-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Collection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ss-web-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-april-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220322T043906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220309T235040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220204T063345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-white-riot/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/maxresdefault-2-e1643956373930.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220322T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-mining-mud-and-medals-yvon-davis/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220309T230430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010012Z UID:16885-1649869200-1649874600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 1 DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220310T034545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joe-avati/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/unnamed-6-e1646884459713.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T114500 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220322T042236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010452Z UID:17253-1649329200-1649331900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220303T225404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T223000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220209T003958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/beatles-legacy/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-1.18.19-pm-e1644367182115.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220128T024202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220302T072752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/david-quirk/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Quirk-BMI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220302T073238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2022/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Class-Clowns-BMI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220204T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-de-gaulle/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MV5BZjE5YmMwMWMtM2FkNy00NzkzLWJlNDItMmI1YTdhZTgxZmI1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTAwMzM3NDI3._V1_-e1643956050262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220302T004804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/175099587_191865189262286_8462354857318695019_n-e1646206149256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220204T030314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/outtatown2022/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Outta-Town-800x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20211029T002157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-february/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220202T003951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/ LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TBI-square-2-e1643944035184.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20210808T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z UID:11138-1644757200-1644766200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-push/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AllAgesLogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20220204T061805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T061931Z UID:15912-1644519600-1644528600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-heroic-losers/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heroiclosers800x538-e1643955657401.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20211221T065511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T065511Z UID:15176-1643551200-1643562000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-three-tenors/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/the-three-tenors-e1640069815683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T002530 CREATED:20211027T002244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z UID:13552-1643121000-1643126400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January DESCRIPTION:In Conversation with Natasha Lester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$11.78 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired by a True Story \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A remarkable Australian talent - The Age \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A master storyteller - Daily Telegraph \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How did a young Parisienne mother\, celebrated for her beauty and glamour\, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful\, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.Morocco\, 1928. Eighteen-year-old Frenchwoman Marie-Madeleine is not the kind of woman who goes through life sitting down\, something her new husband can attest. Her unconventionalities – rally car driving\, flying planes and dabbling in intelligence work for the government – earn her a reputation\, but she knows who she is at heart: an adventurer.Paris\, 1938. As Europe teeters on the brink of war\, a chance encounter with a mysterious man codenamed Navarre turns Marie-Madeleine’s life upside down. Recruited to help build a resistance network known only as Alliance\, she conceals her identity – and gender – as she navigates a perilous double life away from her children and the man she loves. Capture and death are only a heartbeat away. \n \n \n The Mademoiselle Alliance | Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bestselling Australian novelist Natasha Lester passionately brings to life the true story of one of history’s unsung heroes: Marie-Madeleine Fourcade\, the only woman to lead a resistance network in WWII France. Her story is one of epic love\, tragic loss and magnificent leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Lester\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the author \n \n Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress\, The French Photographer\, The Paris Secret and The Riviera House\, and a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her novels have been translated into many different languages and are published all around the world. When she’s not writing\, she loves collecting vintage fashion\, practicing the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth\, Western Australia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to library@ballaratmi.org.au \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. Book on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Author Talks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-january/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR