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:20220610T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220518T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T012107Z UID:18917-1654894800-1654894800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:LaNCE TV - Live in Concert with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lance-tv-live/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lance-TV-events-image-v1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220204T070341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T070341Z UID:15929-1654801200-1654810200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Herself DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-herself/ 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/2022/02/3396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220407T041019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011029Z UID:18088-1654709400-1654714800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Wendy McCarthy: Don’t Be Too Polite\, Girls DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wendy-mccarthy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bb1f9cc7aa6a4b9ab0346a46dc81733d_content_medium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220405T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220426T044236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z UID:18548-1653993000-1653998400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220731T230312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220512T045918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z UID:18783-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220204T063345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104356 CREATED:20220322T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220310T034545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 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:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220303T225404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220209T003958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220128T024202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220302T072752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220302T073238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220204T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220302T004804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220204T030314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20211029T002157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260418T104357 CREATED:20220202T003951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event DESCRIPTION:Vintage Christmas Festival at the BMI \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n10:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$3 – $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \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 Step Back in Time for a Vintage Christmas at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Christmas\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invites you to a magical experience of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Experience the wonder of early cinema with a special screening of classic silent films that capture the spirit of the season.. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature Films Include: The Night Before Christmas (1905) – A whimsical interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem.A Christmas Carol (1913) – A heartfelt retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and goodwill.The Christmas Tree by John Gilbert – A touching story that celebrates family and festive traditions – 7min. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Night Before Christmas | Dir. Edwin S. Porter (1905) - 19min\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Magic of Human Designs Musical MachineA vintage musical organ façade merges with hip-hop style and motion sensors. Step\, dance\, and trigger funky Christmas rap tunes\, while overhead\, classic characters groove in breakdancing elf hats and boom-box reindeer gear. On stage\, silent Christmas films flicker\, mixing quaint nostalgia with fresh beats. Snag door prizes from Santa’s blinged-out bag! Created with the inventive minds of Human Designs\, this whimsical wonderland blends past and present\, delivering a joyful fusion of holiday spirit\, old-time flair\, and modern rhythms sure to have everyone grinning and grooving. \n \n One Ticket\, All-Day Access!Your ticket entitles you to entry at any time during opening hours. Come and go as you please and enjoy multiple screenings of these enchanting moving pictures. Whether you stay for one film or all of them\, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is your home for Christmas magic and vintage charm. Join us not just to see the show\, but to be part of it! Multiple moving pictures will be playing throughout the day\, so drop in anytime and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema. Celebrate Christmas with timeless tales\, vintage vibes\, and the enchanting sounds of Zlatko’s machine. A perfect event for family and friends! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $8 adults | Concession/child $5 | Toddlers free | Family of 4 $20 | Family of 3 $15 | Additional child $3 plus booking fee and gst. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is part of the Christmas in Ballarat Festival \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More dates \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI News \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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 END:VCALENDAR