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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:Ireland/UK/Canada\, 2015\, 112 min. Directed by John Crowley\nNostalgic Irish Émigré Romance\n​\nReceiving a standing ovation at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and faithfully adapted from the novel by Colm Toibin\, Brooklyn tells the story of Eilis (Saoirse Ronan)\, a young woman from Enniscorthy\, County Wexford who finds herself in the new world of New York. Although big city excitement\, Italian charm and delicious food stir her love of life\, weddings and funerals call her back to Ireland where another phase of her life begins. Set in the 1950s\, Brooklyn harks back in style to the “women’s pictures” of the mid-20th century that were the backbone of popular cinema\, when stars like Bette Davis\, Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwyck ruled the screen. It is largely a film about being torn between time\, place and identity: in America Eilis is a woman with a future\, yet in both worlds\, she is filled with longing and a sense of displacement. Also starring the fabulous Julie Walters\, Jim Broadbent\, Domhnall Gleeson and Fiona Glascott you will be won over by its low-key charm. \nThis film is presented in association with the Ballarat Irish Association.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-brooklyn/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230308T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230308T190000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona \nBar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \nGeorge Fong \nFounder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. \nJaywalking in Cyberspace: \nData theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \nGeorge Fong\nDr Omaru Maruatona \nDr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. \nKey trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology. \nDr. Omaru Maruatona\nTickets/bookings.\nFree | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n\nDownload poster\n\n\nMore information on the Series\n \nBookings are essential.\n\nBook Now\n \nProudly supported by\nCommunity Bank Buninyong\n\n \n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n\n\nJan\n25\n \n\n\n11:00 am – 3:00 pm  \n\nDried floral arrangement with Fay Marshall | NOW FULLY BOOKED \n\n\n\nJan\n31\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nFeb\n1\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  \n\nChoose Happiness | A Public Talk\, Buddhist Monk\, Gen Kelsang Dornying \n\n\n\nFeb\n2\n \n\n\n10:00 am – 1:00 pm \n\n \n\n \n\nBook-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt \n\n\n\nFeb\n7\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-2022-season-1-2023-03-08/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T120000
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SUMMARY:Embrace the Begonia Festival Workshop | Location now changed
DESCRIPTION:Format \nA workshop in creating crepe paper begonia flowers with Marianne & Alison Thomson (aka Madam Lovage Florist & Sunshine Plants  popups CBD Ballarat) This workshop is to support families in decorating their homes for the Begonia Festival (March 11-13)\, our objective is to make posies and bunting together to take home. \n\n\nAttendance \nTo attend this session the cost is $10 (pay on the day). \nEnquiries/Bookings: Contact Alison on 0409 537 972 \n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \n \n \n\nTwilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n\nKadampa Meditation \n\n\n\nFeb\n24\n \n\n\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  \n\nClass Clowns | Ballarat Heat \n\n\n\nFeb\n27\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n \n \n\nThe Reading Room \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/embrace-the-begonia-festival/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230301T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230301T190000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
DESCRIPTION:Making a difference to Ballarat’s homeless – Ballarat Future Shapers & Michael Poulton. \nBar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \nBallarat Future Shapers \nWestern Region leadership project and how they dreamed big to help the homeless and deliver the Sleepbus to Ballarat. \n \nMichael Poulton \nMichael is the current CEO of the Committee for Ballarat\, a role he has held since July 2019. The Committee has approx. 140 members across all industry sectors in Ballarat and the Western Region. Key to Michael’s work is advocacy across the three layers of Government and more broadly\, to enhance the social\, economic and environmental prosperity of the region\, on behalf of the community and Committee’s members. \nCommittee for Ballarat’s Purpose is to Inspire Diverse Thought Leadership and Unlock Potential. Their Vision is for a Thriving and Vibrant Regional Community\, known for its Liveability\, Sustainability and Inclusion. Michael will elaborate on Committee’s work\, specifically in relation to renewable energy\, the design of a more liveable Ballarat\, less reliant on cars and leadership development. \nMichael Poulton\nTickets/bookings.\nFree | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n\nDownload Poster\n\n\nMore information on the Series\n \nBookings are essential.\n\nBook Now\n \nProudly supported by\nCommunity Bank Buninyong\n\n \n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n\n\nFeb\n21\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n \n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \n \n \n\nTwilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n\nKadampa Meditation \n\n\n\nFeb\n27\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  \n\nThe Reading Room \n\n\n\nFeb\n28\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n \n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-2022-season-1-2023-03-01/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T203000
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SUMMARY:Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:Class Clowns aims to inspire\, engage and elevate teens aged 14-18 who are hoping to flex their funny bone and get into comedy.\nAll you need is 3-5 minutes of original comedy material of any genre. Stand-up\, sketch\, narrative\, solo\, group\, musical\, physical – all are welcomed. \nHeats are held around the country and comprise a 2-hour workshop where students rehearse and refine their act with the help of a professional comedian\, followed by an opportunity to perform for a live audience! \nThe funniest entrants go on to compete in state finals\, with the winners invited to participate in the National Grand Final during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! \nThe winner will earn themselves a sweet $1\,500 cash prize and a workshop package for their school. \nIf you’re a funny teen\, or the teacher\, parent or guardian of one\, visit the Class Clowns website to register and to learn more. \nAbout Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns program \nClass Clowns has a celebrated history. For over 25 years\, the program has helped hundreds of young people develop their comedy potential. Past Class Clowns participants including Joel Creasey\, Annie Louey\, Rhys Nicholson\, Aaron Chen and William McKenna have all gone on to have a career in showbiz. \nIn addition to workshop and performance opportunities\, all registered Class Clowns participants are provided with access to expert advice through an exclusive series of videos from some of Australia’s funniest folk filled with tips and tricks to help get budding performers started on their comedy journey. \n— Watch Erin Almeida\, last year’s Ballarat Heat winner\, and WINNER of the National Grand Final\, below —
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2023/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T190000
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CREATED:20230214T223946Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | Now moved to Minerva Space Level 3
DESCRIPTION:History; The Ballarat Club & Trades Hall | Dr Phil Roberts OAM & Jenny Beacham\nBar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \nDr Phil Roberts OAM\nEducated in Melbourne\, during 1967-2002 was a secondary humanities teacher and Principal. In 1971 he taught in London and in 1984 Denver. Author of 21 books\, his Avenue of Memories\, won Victoria’s 2019 Premiers History Award. Currently\, he is BMI Patron. \nThe Ballaarat Club\, founded in 1872\, was an exclusive gentlemen’s club – membership was mainly lawyers\, bankers\, graziers and military personnel. Later\, the Club broadened its clientele to men of many occupations and interests and in 1997 women were first admitted. The Club’s history has many parallels with Ballarat’s history. \nThe Balllaarat Club 150th Year Anniversary Commemorative Book can be ordered here. \n\nOrder book\n \nDr Phil Roberts OAM\n\nJenny Beacham \nLocal history researcher\, with a look at one of Ballarat’s most storied institutions\, Trades Hall. \nThe History of Ballarat Trades and Labour\nCouncil 1854-2000 \nA unique product of the goldfields\, Ballarat Trades Hall participated in gaining the Eight Hour Day for Ballarat stonemasons in 1856\, building that substantial Trades Hall\, witnessing the emergence of their own James Scullin as Prime Minister and still remains -a battered but grand old tree. \nJenny Beacham – Born in the Mallee in 1938\, I gained a teaching studentship to Melbourne University in 1956. Now looking back\, aged 84\, some of the standouts are becoming the first elected female Secretary of the Victorian ALP\, being Lady Mayoress of the City of Melbourne\, working in South Africa inside the ANC in the 1994 election\, meeting Nelson Mandela\, and running the campaign of the first indigenous woman Carol Martin\, to be elected to any parliament in Australia. And then more recently there is the PhD and 3 great grandchildren. \nJenny Beacham\n\nImage used of Trades Hall in Social Media Post \nThis image is from Our Collection of Max Harris Images (MH124) \nLaying Foundation Stone Trades Hall\, Ballarat\, 1887 | MH124\nTickets/bookings.\nFree | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n\nDownload Poster\n\n\nMore information on the series\n \nBookings are essential.\n\nBook Now\n \nProudly supported by\nCommunity Bank Buninyong\n\n \n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n\n\nFeb\n21\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm  \n\nTwilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  \n\nKadampa Meditation \n\n\n\nFeb\n27\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  \n\nThe Reading Room \n\n\n\nFeb\n28\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-2022-season-1-2023-02-22-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T190000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | More tickets released
DESCRIPTION:A regional Commonwealth Games & creating great teams | Steve Moneghetti AM & Gerard FitzGerald\nBar open in the Humffray Room from 5.00pm | Talk starts in the Minerva Room at 5.30pm \nSteve Moneghetti AM \nSteve Moneghetti AM\nGerard FitzGerald \nGerard FitzGerald\nTickets/bookings.\nFree | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n\nDownload poster\n\n\nMore information on the Series\n \nBookings are essential.\n\nBook Now\n \nProudly supported by\nCommunity Bank Buninyong\n\n \n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n\n\nFeb\n15\n \n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm  \n\nTwilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | More tickets released \n\n\n\nFeb\n15\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n\nKadampa Meditation \n\n\n\nFeb\n21\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n \n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \n \n \n\nTwilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 \n\n\n\nFeb\n22\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n\nKadampa Meditation \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-2022-season-1-2023-02-15/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T210000
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CREATED:20230202T023137Z
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - La Strada
DESCRIPTION:Italy\, 1954\, b/w\, 94 min.  Directed by Federico Fellini\nFellini Classic Neo-Realism \n​Starring Giulietta Masina\, Anthony Quinn and Richard Basehart\, and produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Carlo Ponti\, La Strada was Fellini’s 4th film and ensured his international reputation. Told in a fabulist style with a focus on love and jealousies\, it is set in a circus featuring the brutish strongman Zampano (Quinn) and the plucky Gelsomina (Masina): brutish and innocent characters\, both with intense emotions and desires. Throughout his film-making career\, Fellini was fascinated by the tensions between a character’s theatrical façade and messy interior life. The film was controversial; however it has become one of the most influential films ever made. Confront Fellini’s 1950s sensibility\, the tragedy of circus life and the enthralling music of Nino Rata. La Strada won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 1957.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lastrada/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T190000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
DESCRIPTION:8 February – The Red Planet & Ballarat’s Lady Astronomer | Graeme Hood & Dr Anne Beggs-Sunter\nBar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \nGraeme Hood is an amateur Astronomer who first turned to the skies as a young boy in 1957 to observe the Sputnik spacecraft. He has maintained a lifelong interest in the planetary area of Astronomy simply because he wanted to get answers to some of the questions of space in his own lifetime”. Hence his interest in the planetary missions. \nThis talk will explore the basic questions of the possibility of human life existing\, either in the past\, present or future on the planet Mars and its suitability for future human endeavours. There are 3 missions on Mars today and we will see some incredible data\, visuals and sounds from this planet. \nGraeme Hood\nDr Anne Beggs-Sunter \nHistorian\, Federation University on the life and times of Ballarat’s lady astronomer Effie Baker \nDr Anne Beggs-Sunter\nTickets/bookings.\nFree | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n\nDownload Poster\n\n\nMore information on the Series\n \nBookings are essential.\n\nBook Now\n \nProudly supported by\nCommunity Bank Buninyong\n\n \n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member\n\n\nJan\n25\n \n\n\n11:00 am – 3:00 pm  \n\nDried floral arrangement with Fay Marshall | NOW FULLY BOOKED \n\n\n\nJan\n31\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nFeb\n1\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  \n\nChoose Happiness | A Public Talk\, Buddhist Monk\, Gen Kelsang Dornying \n\n\n\nFeb\n2\n \n\n\n10:00 am – 1:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nBook-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt \n\n\n\nFeb\n7\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-2022-season-1/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20221213T235025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T000356Z
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SUMMARY:Choose Happiness | A Public Talk\, Buddhist Monk\, Gen Kelsang Dornying
DESCRIPTION:It’s not uncommon to feel we are wandering aimlessly through life. Searching for\, but never truly finding\, the contentment and happiness we seek. What have you daydreamed about and wished for in your life? For some it’s a large house\, well paid job or fast car. For others it’s reputation\, good looks\, power\, excitement or adventure. Many seek meaning and happiness in relationships. All these things can make us superficially happy for a short while\, but they can never give us the pure and everlasting happiness that all of us\, in our heart of hearts\, long for. Happiness is a state of mind\, so it’s cause must also be within the mind. The real cause of\nhappiness is inner peace. \nJoin Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dornying for a one-night-only public talk on true happiness. Gen Dornying will explain the art of meditation\, and how to enjoy great quality of life – whatever happens! \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia | Ballarat Branch\n0455205589 | info@kadampa.org.au\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation\nABN 86 114 195 550 \nThe teacher of this public talk is Gen Kelsang Dornying\, the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia and Kadampa Meditation Centre Melbourne. \nGen Dornying has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism for 20 years and teaches with a warmth and humilty that is naturally inspiring. \n \nCost: $25 for non-members | $10 for members. \nBookings: meditateinmelbourne.org/pages/special-events \nFollow Kadampa
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/choose-happiness-a-public-talk-buddhist-monk-gen-kelsang-dornying/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221218T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220927T034250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T235041Z
UID:22664-1671354000-1671372000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Maker Market and Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience our Maker Market & Book Sale and do your Christmas Shopping: \n\nCalling for stallholders | Expression of interest >\nFree entry\n\nView our current stallholders \n\nStallholders\n \nBook Sale \nWe will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by members and the Ballarat community to assist in raising funds for Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution. \nPrices range from $1 to $10 | Some rare books will also be on sale\, these will be priced individually. \n \nBallarat Imaginarium \nLocal artist Melinda Muscat (a regular on Market Day) has opened her new shop at the entrance to the BMI. Her stunning shop will also be open on Market Day. \nMore about Melinda Muscat > \n\nVintage & Collectables \nThe Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute’ Vintage shop will be open on Market day. This member lead initiative raises funds to support the BMI Library\, Heritage Collection and Arts & Cultural Activities\, pop in to say hello to Donna. \n\nTickety Boo \nAntiques and Collectables – Malcolm will also be opening his shop on Maket Day. \n\n\nNov\n8\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nNov\n8\n \n\n\n7:00 pm – 9:30 pm  \n\nBallarat Film Society – First Cow \n\n\n\nNov\n11\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  \n\nEric Bogle Live \n\n\n\nNov\n12\n \n\n\n8:00 pm – 9:30 pm  \n\nKings of the Blues \n\n\n\nNov\n15\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-christmas-maker-market-and-book-sale/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220927T030339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T235354Z
UID:22652-1671267600-1671285600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience our Annual Book Sale today & tomorrow. \n\nFree entry\n\nBook Sale \nWe will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by members and the Ballarat community to assist in raising funds for Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution. \nPrices range from $1 to $10 | Some rare books will also be on sale\, these will be priced individually. \n\nScottish Tradional Dance – 45\n\n\nClearly Delicious\n\n\nArt Book Euan MacLeod\n\n\nChildren’s books Madonna Ritchie\n\n \nAlso open will be: \nOn Sunday 18th Maker Market \nA Maker Market will happen from 9am – 2pm on the Sunday so there will be something different\, make a weekend of it. \nMore > \n \nBallarat Imaginarium \nLocal artist Melinda Muscat (a regular on Market Day) has opened her new shop at the entrance to the BMI. Her stunning shop will also be open on Market Day. \nMore about Melinda Muscat > \n \nVintage & Collectables \nThe Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute’ Vintage shop will be open on Market day. This member lead initiative raises funds to support the BMI Library\, Heritage Collection and Arts & Cultural Activities\, pop in to say hello to Donna. \n \nTickety Book Antiques & Collectables \nAntiques and Collectables – Malcolm will also be opening his shop on Maket Day. \n\n\nNov\n8\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nNov\n8\n \n\n\n7:00 pm – 9:30 pm  \n\nBallarat Film Society – First Cow \n\n\n\nNov\n11\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  \n\nEric Bogle Live \n\n\n\nNov\n12\n \n\n\n8:00 pm – 9:30 pm  \n\nKings of the Blues \n\n\n\nNov\n15\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n  \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-book-sale/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20221127T221721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T095624Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition of works | A TUK - Nyibol Deng
DESCRIPTION:Image: Nyibol Deng \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to the BMI Maker Market & Book Sale Nyibol will have an exhibition of works on display in the Library. You will be able to get a preview of the product she will have for purchase on market-day. You will be able to purchase these works and all commission earned via these sales will go towards supporting the on-going maintenance of Our Heritage Collection. \nThis display will be open during normal Library operating hours. \n\nView all our market stallholders\n \nA TUK | Nyibol Deng  \nOf Ethiopian and South Sudanese background\, in 2003 Nyibol Deng completed the perilous journey from her home country of South Sudan to make a new life in Australia.Carrying the barest of necessities\, Nyibol brought with her a resilient sense of family and tradition. She dreamed of being in a community free of conflict – and of translating all of the flavours of her Nuer heritage for her new neighbours.The ambition of sharing cultures sustained Nyibol through the rigours of learning a new language\, establishing roots in unfamiliar places and climates\, attending school\, navigating the novel byways of Australian life\, and starting a family of her own.\nIn 2019 Nyibol launched A TUK – a name drawn from a Nuer term meaning ‘Begin’. \nToday\, Nyibol holds firm to the values of autonomy and self-determination\, and her commitments to environmental sustainability and giving back to her community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-atuk-nyibol-deng/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220919T051220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011447Z
UID:22478-1670526000-1670535000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Beyond the Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Filmed in Australia\, USA\, France\, Germany and Japan\, this documentary examines the contemporary culture rooted in Mad Max (1979) and Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) both of which became instant international cult films during the 1980s with their dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes and imagery. The film explores the eccentric world of the fans from around the globe\, their costumes\, and their machines. From the largest international Mad Max gathering in the USA\, Wasteland Weekend\, to Japan’s Mad Max conventions and Australia’s own The Search for Max event in Clunes\, the film marks 40 years of Mad Max as a global phenomenon. The world premier was at the Coburg Village Drive-In in February 2021. Umbrella Entertainment describes the film not only as a film that ‘celebrates life\, but also the ability to change oneself through passion’. Source: Umbrella Entertainment.\nAustralia\, 2021\, 93 min.  Directed by Eddie Beyrouthy\nKooky Australian Documentary\nBallarat Film Society Program\n\nNov\n8\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nNov\n8\n \n\n\n7:00 pm – 9:30 pm  \n\nBallarat Film Society – First Cow \n\n\n\nNov\n11\n \n\n\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  \n\nEric Bogle Live \n\n\n\nNov\n12\n \n\n\n8:00 pm – 9:30 pm  \n\nKings of the Blues \n\n\n\nNov\n15\n \n\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n \n\n \n\nDay Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\n\nView Calendar
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-beyond-the-wasteland/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20221116T020355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T005902Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Once Were Wild by Leslie Scott
DESCRIPTION:About Once Were Wild: \nWhen local Clunes resident Leslie Scott discovers two brumbies living on the rugged Mount Beckworth\, she almost can’t believe it. Brumbies don’t live in Central Victoria\, and the terrain is not suited to them\, so how did they get there? \nThe horses are scared and unused to people\, but the mountain is not a safe place for horses. With summer heat on its way\, the waterholes are drying up and food is getting scarce – and local rumour has it that logging is soon to begin. Looking into the eyes of the young colt she names Milo\, Leslie knows it’s up to her to gain their trust and get them down to safety. \n‘Every day for months Leslie makes the hike up the mountain\, slowly but surely building a connection with Milo and his companion Lucy\, but there are other mysterious things happening up there – bones being rearranged into different shapes – and always the question: who left the horses here in the first place? \nOnce Were Wild is a fascinating and heart-warming story about a woman and her resourcefulness and determination to do what’s right for two beautiful brumbies. \nBookings are essential | Tickets ar $10 per person \n\n \n\n  \nOnce Were Wild | Leslie Scott\n \nAbout Leslie\nLeslie Scott’s love for horses and the bush began when she got her first pony at age 6. Her father\, an experienced bushman taught her to listen\, appreciate and be able to read the bush. When Leslie can’t get to the high country\, she immerses herself in the rugged terrain of Mt Beckworth\, a nature reserve seven minutes from her front gate. Leslie lives on a small property with her husband in historical Clunes\, rural Victoria. They have a menagerie of animals. In her spare time she’s either riding her horses in the bush or hiking through it with her dog. For Leslie the bush is not just a place to visit – it’s her home. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nWhy Not become a member\n\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/meet-the-author-leslie-scott-once-were-wild/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220930T060631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T033024Z
UID:22917-1664274600-1664280000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room  \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this member lead initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220930T060021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T002915Z
UID:22908-1664456400-1664463600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Last months Summary:\nThree members met at the BMI on Thursday 29 September at 1.30 – 3.00 pm for the scheduled CAD session. \nSeveral apologies received. Subject was the Ukraine situation. \nAnother stimulating discussion. It covered the centuries-old background to the current Russia-Ukraine conflict\, rooted as it is in break-up of past empires\, various peace treaties\, often contested and frequently shifting borders in Central Europe\, ethnic and religious rivalries and struggles to retain or take-over fertile territory and strategic sea channels. ( Ballarat’s legacy district names like Sebastopol\, Redan and many street names from the mid 1850s Crimean War were noted in this connection). \nThe claims and counter-claims for the current conflict to be seen as a Russian invasion\, a defence against NATO encroachment\, an economic war\, a patriotic war\, a nationalistic war and its potential to turn into a nuclear were discussed as were the conflict’s potential longer-term and wider effects on leadership\, food supply\, driving changes in reliance on fossil fuel energy as oil & gas supplies are used as bargaining chips\, a retreat from globalisation as supply chains are threatened – all this and much more. You don’t know what you are missing! \nThe Process:\n1pm for 1.30pm start \nInterested in current affairs? Welcome to a new initiative at the BMI designed for you. \nCurrent Affairs Dialogue (CAD) at the BMI: \nCAD will launch in The Reading Room 1-3 pm on Thursday 28 July 2022. CAD at the BMI is designed for members and friends who are interested in joining with similarly interested people as listeners and contributors  in respectful\, informed\, analytic and interpretive  conversations  on issues of significant current public interest. The goal is to have all participants enjoy stimulating discussion and to leave CAD at the BMI sessions feeling their horizons have been extended and their understanding of current affairs deepened. \nDates\, place & format: A light-touch\, flexible structure is proposed to launch the initiative. Program and practice  will evolve in line with participant consensus. Meetings will be in the Reading Room. We will start meetings with a cuppa   and welcome/introduction of new participants.  Intention is to meet on the last THURSDAY of each month  February through November. Topics will be nominated by agreement of participants a month ahead. Participants will be encouraged to identify  insightful written and spoken media pieces that they encounter pertinent to the coming sessions  topic\, to reference or share these pieces with other participants in advance of the next meeting where appropriate  – in other words\, do some purposeful and\, hopefully\, stimulating reading\, listening and thinking before each meeting. Subject to participants’ agreement\, contact details will be shared. Mark Potter\, BMI Cultural Development & Services Manager will provide communications assistance and follow-up. Frank Hurley\, former President and Patron of the BMI will act as convenor/ facilitator for the first few meetings. The idea is that this role be rotated among participants as CAD at the BMI finds its feet. Some sample current issues to set us thinking…Below is a selection of substantial\, wide-ranging  current issues  some or all of which  might be a meeting focus over coming months. Indicatively\, the discussion framework for a  topic would  be to look at and discuss ( order depending on the topic) Discussion framework: \n\nhow did the issue arise\, what are its roots/background/history\,\nwhat is the situation as it stands\,\nhow might it unfold/ effect change in its own\, locale\, at national and global levels.; what significance for us.\n\nSuggested topics: \n\nThe troubled (Dis)United States: Roe V Wade overturn\, guns\, continuing fall-out from 6 January 2021 Capitol riot. ( N.B. It is proposed to make this the topic to get us started at the first meeting on Thursday 28 July)\nRussia’s ongoing military attack on Ukraine\nThe pervasive “Culture “ problem: bad behaviour in Parliament House\, football clubs\, corporations like Crown and Star Casinos \, banks etc. etc.\nCensus 2021: What has changed ? Will keep changing? Advance Australia Where?\nProblems and possibilities of our town: Bakery Hill/Bridge Mall proposals\, hollowing out of the CBD\, Fed Uni’s  announced vacating of Lydiard/Camp St buildings complex\, all those Council “strategy” plans\nYour suggestions?\n\nIf this outline engages your interest\, come along. Help make this initiative a success. Spread the word among  friends you think would be interested. Looking forward to a good representation BMI members and supporters gathering in The Reading Room for the inaugural CAD at the BMI on Thursday 28 July at 1 p.m.  Enquires to:Mark Potter at the BMI on most Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tel: 0439 141722; email: mark@ballaratmi.org.au or complete the Expression of Interest below. \n\nExpression of interest\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/current-affairs-dialogue/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20221003T041413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T003902Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with Fleur McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Having sold over 700\,000 copies of her books\, Fleur has solidified her position as one of the country’s favourite storytellers. \nAustralia’s leading rural literature author\, Fleur’s books become best sellers almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. Her story lines are drawn from inspiration from having lived and worked for much of her life on farms. Loving the rural life style Fleur now owns 4050ha across rural Western Australia. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear about her new book Broad River Station in conversation with local ABC journalist Lexie Jeuniewic (More about Lexie >) \nBooks will be available for purchase\, courtesy Collins Booksellers Ballarat on Lydiard and Fleur will be available for book signings. Fleur is brought to us courtesy Allen & Unwin Book Publishers. (Image: Dan Paris) \nBookings are essential | Tickets ar $10 per person \n\n \n\n  \nBroad River Station | Fleur McDonald\nFollow Fleur \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMia\, a newly graduated constable\, on her first post is assigned to Broad River\, a small country town. And as certain as she is about her ability to do the job\, on day one she’s already in conflict with colleagues who believe that women shouldn’t be coppers. \nIt takes the shine off coming home\, where her grandmother\, Clara\, is in the early stages of dementia. Clara is in a nursing home\, living between her present and the mist-covered past of her life as dementia slowly steals her memories. Mia is accustomed to their conversations often not quite making sense but when Clara hints at veiled family secrets\, Mia isn’t sure what she should believe. \nLexie Jeuniewic\nFollow Lexie \n  \nLexie Jeuniewic is a reporter for ABC Ballarat\, covering radio\, digital\, and television. \nShe previously worked as a senior reporter for 9News Sunshine Coast and as a video journalist for 9News Border North-East\, based in Shepparton. \nA former rower\, she continues to enjoy the exploring great outdoors and loves curling up with a great book and cup of tea on a chilly Ballarat afternoon! \n\nTickets\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nWhy Not become a member\n\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-fleur-mcdonald/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221112T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20221017T020334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020334Z
UID:23531-1668283200-1668288600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kings of the Blues
DESCRIPTION:Starring Dave Hole\, Shane Pacey and Geoff Achison. \nBB\, FREDDIE and ALBERT represent the pinnacle of blues guitar virtuosity.   They used a minimum to create the maximum blues effect\, and together they set the standard to which all others aspire. And the KINGS were superb vocalists\, ripping into the very soul of the blues. \nSuch is their influence that those who have come closest to emulating their extraordinary power are themselves regarded as Guitar Gods – people like ERC CLAPTON\, STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN\, PETER GREEN and the great JIMI HENDRIX. \nWe are proud to have 3 of Australia’s greatest players\, GEOFF ACHISON\, DAVE HOLE and SHANE PACEY paying homage to these giants.   They will combine their guitar-slinging fretboard talents in a series of exclusive shows performing the music of these Three Kings.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kings-of-the-blues/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leica Show":MAILTO:lorena@leicashow.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20221017T020814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020814Z
UID:23536-1668195000-1668200400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Eric Bogle Live
DESCRIPTION:Eric Bogle is an internationally known and respected songwriter. For nearly 40 years he has toured the world with his music\, inflicting his songs on innocent bystanders from outback Australia to the streets of New York and many places in between. \nDuring those 40 years he has embarked on eight tours of North America\, 11 tours of Europe and many\, many tours of Australia\, with four tours of New Zealand thrown in as well. \nHe has performed at many of the major folk and music festivals around the globe\, including Port Fairy\, Woodford and The National in Australia\, Philadelphia\, Mariposa and Vancouver in North America\, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and the Celtic Music Festival in Lorient\, France\, as well as treading the boards in countless folk\, footy\, bowling and social clubs and arts theatres all around the world.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/eric-bogle/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leica Show":MAILTO:lorena@leicashow.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220919T045443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T050039Z
UID:22469-1667934000-1667943000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - First Cow
DESCRIPTION:With a similar ‘feel’ to McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971)\, First Cow reveals\, surprisingly\, an America built on racial and social diversity during the birth of American enterprise. Two travellers on the run in the 1820s dream of striking it rich\, relying on a wealthy landowner’s cow which is the first cow to ever reach Oregon. Cookie and King Lu secretly milk the cow and make wonderful treats for the locals. We see what an early local economy might have looked like in America\, with the use of detail – the paraphernalia of pioneer existence – being most alluring and engaging.  Kelly Reichardt is an American director known for her minimalist-style and love of small rural communities. Source: Madman. \n​Stars: ​Stars Toby Jones\, Orione Lee and John Magaro. \nUSA\, 121 min. Directed by Kelly Reichardt\nOrigin Story of the American Dream \nBallarat Film Society Program
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-first-cow/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20211008T235012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T010759Z
UID:13021-1667743200-1667748600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: The BMI in partnership with Duo Latte
DESCRIPTION:The musicians: John Dods & Dana Czarski: Image Courtesy: John Dods \n \nDuo Latte: \n(Formed in 2020). \nThis classical duo comprises two musicians who live in the Wimmera and began as a direct result of the Covid pandemic.  Unable to continue with the long-established Ballarat Symphony Orchestral weekly rehearsals\, ‘cellist John Dods soon realised that an opportunity to make music (with spacing and other restrictions) existed in Charlton\, with pianist Dana Czarski and her Steinway grand piano at the beautifully restored Rex Theatre. \nThis has been an almost continuous weekly delight each Sunday morning for both the players and travellers awaiting their coffee.  The Duo Latte was so named for the seemingly endless supply of excellent coffee available at the Rex Theatre. \nDuo Latte have put together a delightful program of light classical items for your enjoyment with a collection of works by: \n\nMendelssohn\nSchubert\nSaint-Saens\nFaure\nTchaikovsky\nSchumann\n\n\nGrainger\nShostakovitch\nAdorian\nDiego Collatti\, and\,\nFazil Say.\n\nAfternoon Tea \nAfternoon tea will be served in the Library courtesy the Aflredton Rotary Club. \nTickets & price (plus booking fee) \nRegular $38.50 | Conc. $32.70 | BMI Member $25.20 | Und. 17yrs $19.30 incl gst. \n\n\nBook now >\n\n\ndownload flyer\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n Alfredton Rotary Club
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/salon-sessions-the-bmi-in-partnership-with-duo-latte/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220810T054516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T061930Z
UID:21376-1667469600-1667480400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 3 November 22
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-3-november-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221102T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220712T011044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T211333Z
UID:20272-1667408400-1667415600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 3 | Now Postponed to February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Due to venue availability we are postponing this series until Feburary 2023\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-2022-season-3-session-1/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220930T060021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T040021Z
UID:22915-1666877400-1666882800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | NOW POSTPONED TO 24 NOVEMBER
DESCRIPTION:Last months Summary:\nThree members met at the BMI on Thursday 29 September at 1.30 – 3.00 pm for the scheduled CAD session. \nSeveral apologies received. Subject was the Ukraine situation. \nAnother stimulating discussion. It covered the centuries-old background to the current Russia-Ukraine conflict\, rooted as it is in break-up of past empires\, various peace treaties\, often contested and frequently shifting borders in Central Europe\, ethnic and religious rivalries and struggles to retain or take-over fertile territory and strategic sea channels. ( Ballarat’s legacy district names like Sebastopol\, Redan and many street names from the mid 1850s Crimean War were noted in this connection). \nThe claims and counter-claims for the current conflict to be seen as a Russian invasion\, a defence against NATO encroachment\, an economic war\, a patriotic war\, a nationalistic war and its potential to turn into a nuclear were discussed as were the conflict’s potential longer-term and wider effects on leadership\, food supply\, driving changes in reliance on fossil fuel energy as oil & gas supplies are used as bargaining chips\, a retreat from globalisation as supply chains are threatened – all this and much more. You don’t know what you are missing! \nThe Process:\n1pm for 1.30pm start \nInterested in current affairs? Welcome to a new initiative at the BMI designed for you. \nCurrent Affairs Dialogue (CAD) at the BMI: \nCAD will launch in The Reading Room 1-3 pm on Thursday 28 July 2022. CAD at the BMI is designed for members and friends who are interested in joining with similarly interested people as listeners and contributors  in respectful\, informed\, analytic and interpretive  conversations  on issues of significant current public interest. The goal is to have all participants enjoy stimulating discussion and to leave CAD at the BMI sessions feeling their horizons have been extended and their understanding of current affairs deepened. \nDates\, place & format: A light-touch\, flexible structure is proposed to launch the initiative. Program and practice  will evolve in line with participant consensus. Meetings will be in the Reading Room. We will start meetings with a cuppa   and welcome/introduction of new participants.  Intention is to meet on the last THURSDAY of each month  February through November. Topics will be nominated by agreement of participants a month ahead. Participants will be encouraged to identify  insightful written and spoken media pieces that they encounter pertinent to the coming sessions  topic\, to reference or share these pieces with other participants in advance of the next meeting where appropriate  – in other words\, do some purposeful and\, hopefully\, stimulating reading\, listening and thinking before each meeting. Subject to participants’ agreement\, contact details will be shared. Mark Potter\, BMI Cultural Development & Services Manager will provide communications assistance and follow-up. Frank Hurley\, former President and Patron of the BMI will act as convenor/ facilitator for the first few meetings. The idea is that this role be rotated among participants as CAD at the BMI finds its feet. Some sample current issues to set us thinking…Below is a selection of substantial\, wide-ranging  current issues  some or all of which  might be a meeting focus over coming months. Indicatively\, the discussion framework for a  topic would  be to look at and discuss ( order depending on the topic) Discussion framework: \n\nhow did the issue arise\, what are its roots/background/history\,\nwhat is the situation as it stands\,\nhow might it unfold/ effect change in its own\, locale\, at national and global levels.; what significance for us.\n\nSuggested topics: \n\nThe troubled (Dis)United States: Roe V Wade overturn\, guns\, continuing fall-out from 6 January 2021 Capitol riot. ( N.B. It is proposed to make this the topic to get us started at the first meeting on Thursday 28 July)\nRussia’s ongoing military attack on Ukraine\nThe pervasive “Culture “ problem: bad behaviour in Parliament House\, football clubs\, corporations like Crown and Star Casinos \, banks etc. etc.\nCensus 2021: What has changed ? Will keep changing? Advance Australia Where?\nProblems and possibilities of our town: Bakery Hill/Bridge Mall proposals\, hollowing out of the CBD\, Fed Uni’s  announced vacating of Lydiard/Camp St buildings complex\, all those Council “strategy” plans\nYour suggestions?\n\nIf this outline engages your interest\, come along. Help make this initiative a success. Spread the word among  friends you think would be interested. Looking forward to a good representation BMI members and supporters gathering in The Reading Room for the inaugural CAD at the BMI on Thursday 28 July at 1 p.m.  Enquires to:Mark Potter at the BMI on most Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tel: 0439 141722; email: mark@ballaratmi.org.au or complete the Expression of Interest below. \n\nExpression of interest\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/current-affairs-dialogue-2022-10-27/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220810T054809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062442Z
UID:21381-1666864800-1666875600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 27 October 22
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-27-october-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220930T060631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T033024Z
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SUMMARY:The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room  \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this member lead initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220810T054713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062741Z
UID:21379-1666260000-1666270800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 20 October 22
DESCRIPTION:Image: Courtesy Maggie Dannatt \nA workshop in Book-making.\nI made my first book as a teenager\, wanting to save all my favorite Don Martin cartoons from all the Mad magazines I had bought. I later learnt basic bookbinding at art school so that I could bind the books I was illustrating. I have made many sketch books since then and taught these skills to children and adults. \nI love creating art that taps into a sense of play and is easily accesible to everyone. \nIn these workshops we start by making decorated papers that we then paste and sew together to create a simple book. It is a variation on the concertina style. \nThe book will be a beautiful long lasting item to hold photos\, drawings\, writing or all of the above. \nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. It is necessary to register for the series of 4 workshops. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \n \nLearn more about Maggie\n\nMore\n \nView Maggies amazing Pet Portraits\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these 4 sessions the cost is $132 (price includes GST)\, *discounts apply to BMI members and Concession holders. This workshop will have a limit of 8 attendees per session. \nBMI members $98.40 per person | Concession Card holders $118.80 \n\nBook now\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-20-october-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220921T011745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T205934Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Hammer | Now cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Ballarat Libraries in partnership with BMI \nJoin bestselling crime writer Chris Hammer in conversation with 2022 Indie Book Award winner for debut fiction Lyn Yeowart.  Hammer\, the multi-award-winning author of Scrublands will be discussing his highly anticipated novel The Tilt. \nA must attend event for lovers of gripping\, homegrown Australian crime writing. \nYeowart’s debut novel (The Silent Listener) and Hammer’s latest work explore protagonists returning home and delve into gritty stories set in the heart of small-town Australia. \nGot a question for Chris? There will be a 15-minute Q&A at the end of the session. \nBookings are essential. Contact the Ballarat Library on 5338 6850. \nThe Tilt | Chris Hammer\nMore about Chris \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nMore about the Lyn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n \n\n  \nThis event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/chris-hammer-lyn-yeowart/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T020343
CREATED:20220919T050928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011455Z
UID:22474-1665687600-1665696600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Quo Vadis\, Aida?
DESCRIPTION:​Quo Vadis\, Aida? is inspired by true events.  In Bosnia\, 1995\, middle-aged Aida is a United Nations translator located in the small mountain town of Srebrenica when the Serbian army ignores a UN peace ultimatum and begins a series of round-ups. Aida’s translation skills come into action when Aida and her family find themselves among 30\,000 besieged citizens attempting to find shelter. The director\, herself a survivor of the war\, has made a film of universal urgency and power presenting to the audience an example of unforgettable cinema. The film has been popular on the Film Festival circuit and was a winner of the Best film for the European Film Awards\, Miami Film Festival\, Rotterdam Film Festival\, as well as being an Academy Award Nominee for the 93rd Best International Feature Film. Source: Palace Films. \nBosnia and Herzegovina\, 2021\, 101 min.  Directed by Jasmila Zbanic\nGripping Peace-Keeping Film \nBallarat Film Society Program
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-quo-vadis-aida/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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