BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250106T014730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113222Z UID:60905-1740596400-1740601800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-26-feb-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250108T035746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T121648Z UID:61006-1741197600-1741201200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A BMI Fundraising Public Talk | The world in 2025 and beyond with Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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-world-in-2025-geoffrey-blainey/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/geoffrey-blainey-book-cover-before-i-forget-promo-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250305T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T054914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113211Z UID:61868-1741201200-1741206600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-5-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241107T052354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113149Z UID:59773-1741800600-1741804200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Ballarat's Growth: Infrastructure Pressures DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/twilight-talks-ballarats-growth/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/square-promo-individuals-infrastructure.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T055148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T113209Z UID:61870-1741806000-1741811400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | The Path of Peace: Three Ways to a Simpler Life DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-12-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-path-to-peace.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250211T042522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T061217Z UID:61914-1741894200-1741899600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Movie Teller DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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-the-movie-teller/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-update3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241219T033900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113146Z UID:60810-1742405400-1742409000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Change in Ballarat's Car Industry DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/ballarats-car-industry/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ballarats-car-industry.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074547Z UID:61877-1742410800-1742416200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-19-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250323T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250131T042444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T091428Z UID:61594-1742410800-1742767200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Broadway to Ballarat: The Haunted Theatre DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/broadway-to-ballarat-the-haunted-theatre/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/broadway-to-ballarat-promo-square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Reuben Morgan":MAILTO:reuben.i.morgan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250213T025304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T051403Z UID:62065-1742839200-1742844600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Charlotte McConaghy DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/charlotte-mcconaghy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/charlotte-sq-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241219T034349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113143Z UID:60812-1743010200-1743013800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Changes to the Canadian Corridor DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/canadian-corridor/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-canadian.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074545Z UID:61884-1743015600-1743021000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-26-mar-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241126T231156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T161603Z UID:60217-1743343200-1743355800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:70th Anniversary Minerva Social | Scottish Country Dancing DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/scottish-country-dancing-2025/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ballarat-scottish-square-promo-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat Country Scottish Dancing":MAILTO:heathermross2021@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250218T050634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T044951Z UID:62217-1743530400-1743535800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/mark-smith/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sq-promo-mark-smith.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241219T035224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113140Z UID:60820-1743615000-1743618600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Dr Hardy DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/dr-hardy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dr-hard-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T232440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074541Z UID:61890-1743620400-1743625800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-2-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250403T233030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T040042Z UID:64276-1743793200-1743804000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250217T004441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T042123Z UID:62137-1743881400-1743894000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Zak Plays Zach: The Ultimate Zach Bryan Tribute Show DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/zak-plays-zach/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ZPZ-Ballarat-Mechanics-Institute-Poster-April-2025-5-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250404T035555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T035937Z UID:64297-1743948000-1743958800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:This is the Way the World Ends\, a Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/this-is-the-way-the-world-ends-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWWE-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241219T040512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113137Z UID:60826-1744219800-1744223400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: War Grieving - Doctor's Perspective DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/war-grieving-doctors-perspective/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-war-grieving-doctors.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250318T005938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013240Z UID:62939-1744225200-1744228800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Ali Lowe & Vanessa McCausland DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/ali-lowe-vanessa-mccausland/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/promo-ali-vanessa.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T232508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T074539Z UID:61891-1744225200-1744230600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Calm Amidst Chaos: How to Deal with Difficult People DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-9-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/square-promo4-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250212T020827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T052500Z UID:61956-1744313400-1744318800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Red Rocket DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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-red-rocket/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sqaure-promo-bfs-red-rocket-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250106T033654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T230249Z UID:60933-1744725600-1744729200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/day-tours-jan-jun-2025/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241219T044531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113132Z UID:60832-1744824600-1744828200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Medals and Memorabilia DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/medals-and-memorabilia/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-medals-memoribilia.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250210T232526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234242Z UID:61892-1744830000-1744833600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-16-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250113T045602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T015148Z UID:61150-1745330400-1747148400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Australian Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/day-tours-aust-heritage-fest/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20241219T044445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113134Z UID:60830-1745429400-1745433000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Feeling the Battlefield Spirits DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/stories-of-the-somme/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-spirits.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250211T000334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T234710Z UID:61899-1745434800-1745438400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/kadampa-meditation-series-23-apr-25/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo3.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T225856 CREATED:20250120T002601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T003154Z UID:61331-1745609400-1745613000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour\, Australian Heritage Festival\, This Tour is now Fully Booked DESCRIPTION:Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5.30pm | Canape & Drinks Pkg. 7pm start \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18.14 – $53.85 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Herald Sun Aria Semi-Final \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You are intited to ‘Savor the Sounds’ with a Canape & Wine Package\, starting at 5.30pm.  Bookings via the QR code or refer to the RSSS website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Herald Sun Aria in partnership with Melbourne Opera The Herald Sun Aria\, established in 1924\, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. Now in partnership with Melbourne Opera and Medownick Laser Clinic\, in 2024\, we celebrate 100 years of Herald Sun Aria! Widely regarded as the nation’s most prestigious competition for emerging opera singers\, the Aria offers nearly $60\,000 in cash prizes (including the Medownick First Prize) to enrich the training of our brightest talent. Entries must be aged between 19 – 36 years of age for this wonderful competition. The first round Heats and Semi Finals are conducted by the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod\, and the Final is held in Melbourne – The 2024 Centenary of the Herald Sun Aria will be held at the Melbourne Concert Centre. A night of opera – watch the drama and anticipation unfurl as six finalists compete against each other in the Herald Sun Aria Final accompanied by the Melbourne Opera Orchestra. The finalists will perform two Arias each\, giving the audience an insight into various world operas as well as a night of sophisticated exhilaration. The Master of Ceremonies will give a brief synopsis of each Aria and will be supported by music and voice students performances. In 2024 the Herald Sun Aria celebrates 100 years of launching the international careers of many well-known singers\, including: Dame Malvina Major (1964) Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1965)\, Jonathan Summers (1973)\, Judith Henley (1976)\, Roger Lemke (1985)\, Jason Wasley (1993)\, and Rachelle Durkin (2000) \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets; Refer to the RSSS website for details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information & Bookings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \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/minervas-secrets-night-tours-ahf-1/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Night Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR