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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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SUMMARY:Embrace the Begonia Festival Workshop | Location now changed
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230301T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230301T190000
DTSTAMP:20230216T024412Z
CREATED:20221104T022223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T024412Z
UID:24441-1677691800-1677697200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230224T203000
DTSTAMP:20230221T002947Z
CREATED:20230221T002924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T002947Z
UID:34689-1677265200-1677270600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2023/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230222T190000
DTSTAMP:20230221T231709Z
CREATED:20230214T223946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T231709Z
UID:34385-1677087000-1677092400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | Now moved to Minerva Space Level 3
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230215T190000
DTSTAMP:20230214T054412Z
CREATED:20221104T022223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T054412Z
UID:24439-1676482200-1676487600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1 | More tickets released
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20230912T011442Z
CREATED:20230202T023137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011442Z
UID:33922-1675971000-1675976400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - La Strada
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230208T190000
DTSTAMP:20230125T020134Z
CREATED:20221104T022223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T020134Z
UID:24062-1675877400-1675882800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2023 | Season 1
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20221214T000356Z
CREATED:20221213T235025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T000356Z
UID:32169-1675279800-1675285200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Choose Happiness | A Public Talk\, Buddhist Monk\, Gen Kelsang Dornying
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221218T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221218T140000
DTSTAMP:20221107T235041Z
CREATED:20220927T034250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T235041Z
UID:22664-1671354000-1671372000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Christmas Maker Market and Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221217T140000
DTSTAMP:20221107T235354Z
CREATED:20220927T030339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T235354Z
UID:22652-1671267600-1671285600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221223T150000
DTSTAMP:20221221T095624Z
CREATED:20221127T221721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T095624Z
UID:31932-1670580000-1671807600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of works | A TUK - Nyibol Deng
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T213000
DTSTAMP:20230912T011447Z
CREATED:20220919T051220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011447Z
UID:22478-1670526000-1670535000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Beyond the Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-beyond-the-wasteland/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221206T193000
DTSTAMP:20221122T005902Z
CREATED:20221116T020355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T005902Z
UID:25054-1670347800-1670355000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Meet the Author | Once Were Wild by Leslie Scott
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20221124T033024Z
CREATED:20220930T060631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T033024Z
UID:22917-1664274600-1664280000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220929T150000
DTSTAMP:20221124T002915Z
CREATED:20220930T060021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T002915Z
UID:22908-1664456400-1664463600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/current-affairs-dialogue/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221116T193000
DTSTAMP:20221111T003902Z
CREATED:20221003T041413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T003902Z
UID:22960-1668621600-1668627000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:In conversation with Fleur McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221112T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221112T213000
DTSTAMP:20221017T020334Z
CREATED:20221017T020334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020334Z
UID:23531-1668283200-1668288600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Kings of the Blues
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kings-of-the-blues/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5333-Kings-Blues-Banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Leica Show":MAILTO:lorena@leicashow.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T210000
DTSTAMP:20221017T020814Z
CREATED:20221017T020814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T020814Z
UID:23536-1668195000-1668200400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Eric Bogle Live
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/eric-bogle/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EHI949825-f2c48c87977b4979b7ff14c93cc4548f.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Leica Show":MAILTO:lorena@leicashow.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221108T213000
DTSTAMP:20220919T050039Z
CREATED:20220919T045443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T050039Z
UID:22469-1667934000-1667943000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - First Cow
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-first-cow/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T153000
DTSTAMP:20221006T010759Z
CREATED:20211008T235012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T010759Z
UID:13021-1667743200-1667748600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Salon Sessions: The BMI in partnership with Duo Latte
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221103T130000
DTSTAMP:20220810T061930Z
CREATED:20220810T054516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T061930Z
UID:21376-1667469600-1667480400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 3 November 22
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221102T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221102T190000
DTSTAMP:20221004T211333Z
CREATED:20220712T011044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T211333Z
UID:20272-1667408400-1667415600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2022 | Season 3 | Now Postponed to February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221027T150000
DTSTAMP:20221026T040021Z
CREATED:20220930T060021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T040021Z
UID:22915-1666877400-1666882800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Current Affairs Dialogue | NOW POSTPONED TO 24 NOVEMBER
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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:20220810T062442Z
CREATED:20220810T054809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062442Z
UID:21381-1666864800-1666875600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 27 October 22
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20221124T033024Z
CREATED:20220930T060631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T033024Z
UID:22917-1664274600-1664280000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T130000
DTSTAMP:20220810T062741Z
CREATED:20220810T054713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T062741Z
UID:21379-1666260000-1666270800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt | 20 October 22
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221018T120000
DTSTAMP:20221017T205934Z
CREATED:20220921T011745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T205934Z
UID:22558-1666090800-1666094400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Chris Hammer | Now cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/chris-hammer-lyn-yeowart/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T213000
DTSTAMP:20230912T011455Z
CREATED:20220919T050928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011455Z
UID:22474-1665687600-1665696600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Quo Vadis\, Aida?
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-quo-vadis-aida/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T130000
DTSTAMP:20221010T023454Z
CREATED:20220810T043837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T023454Z
UID:21335-1665655200-1665666000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book-making Workshop with Maggie Dannatt |  One space available
DESCRIPTION:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n		\n			May 22\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n$8 – $12 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\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 special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat\, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895\, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics’ Institute\, meaning many had their first ever experience of ‘moving pictures’ in our beautiful Minerva Theatre.  Since then\, thousands of movies have been screened in the theatre through its many iterations\, including at the Vegas 70 theatre which is being reactivated for this year’s Heritage Week. Come along from 5.30pm to grab a drink and wander through the exhibition in the Williamson Foyer\, the former candy bar of the cinema\, before the talk.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					Not the Last Picture Show: Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City.				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Minerva Space has borne witness to the journey of cinema\, from hosting the Ballarat debut of the cinematograph in 1896\, to the arrival of the ‘talkies’ in 1930\, to the dramatic dip in audiences in the late 1950’s after the arrival of television and popularity of the drive-in\, to the waning of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex – leading to the demise of the single screen cinema.  Two figures have played a key role in the latter part of this journey and the cinema industry in Ballarat. John Bourke started working in cinema as a ‘car hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In\, formerly Hoyts’ Skyline. He worked as an Assistant Projectionist at the drive-in while completing his studies\, landing a role as Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished Regent Cinema in 1977\, ultimately holding the position for 28 years. Jack Anderson was responsible for the Regent revival and also reviving the hall at the Mechanics’ into the Vegas 70.  Chris Jones started working with John in ‘94  as an usher at The Regent\, the same year the Mechanics’ Hall had once again been resurrected as a cinema\, this time called ‘The Sturt’. Chris worked at the Sturt and Regent\, ultimately working in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies\, and as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Between the two they have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share and reflect on\, from dramatically unfurling a reel of film down the stairs of the Mechanics’\, to the wild characters sneaking into the drive-ins in the boots of cars\, and the Hollywood stars who graced the town.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					Speakers: John Burke & Chris Jones				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n												\n																					\n										\n									\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									John Bourke John commenced in the Cinema industry in 1974 as a ‘Car Hop’ at the Village Northern Drive-In (formerly the Hoyts Skyline Drive-In) whilst completing Year 11 as a mature age student at St Patrick’s College Ballarat.  Technically though\, John and his siblings were working in the industry when they 6 years old carrying display boards around the local football ovals advertising what was screening at the Village Southern Drive-In and Vegas 70 Cinema Ballarat.  After completing his studies\, John landed a role as a full-time Assistant Projectionist at the Drive-In. Over the next two years\, John continued to work full-time while studying at RMIT to become a fully-qualified Cinema Projectionist. In February of 1977\, John took on the position of Manager – Projectionist at the newly refurbished classic cinema\, The Regent\, Ballarat. John held the position for 28 years. After a brief absence\, John’s passion for cinema lured him back to The Regent in the role of Sales Manager. John continued for another nine or so years\, retiring from the cinema industry following heart surgery. During his career\, John experienced the evolution of cinema and drive-in from the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st. John is now the Manager of Patient Services and Switchboard at Grampians Health Ballarat. John continues to be involved in cinema through his lifelong friendship with Chris Jones and Showbiz Cinemas\, and his membership of the Cinema Pioneers Association.  								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									Chris Jones Chris is the Director of Showbiz Group & Showbiz Cinemas\, and is a Board Member at Independent Cinemas Australia.  Chris commenced in the cinema industry in 1994 as an usher at the historic Regent Cinemas in Lydiard Street whilst attending the University of Ballarat. After completing his studies\, he then worked at various cinemas located in Melbourne and Adelaide and has worked in senior positions for Village and Hoyts Joint Venture companies as well as the National Operations Manager for Reading Cinemas before co-founding Twilight Cinemas (2008) and Showbiz Cinemas (2013). Chris holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in finance and marketing and holds a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences (Film\, Media and Psychology).  Chris opened the third Showbiz cinema location in Ballarat in 2017 at the brand-new Delacombe Town Centre catering to the burgeoning growth area that has exploded in the southwestern part of Ballarat. Showbiz Ballarat is a modern state of the art\, 6-screen multiplex. All cinemas feature luxury leather seating\, Dolby 7.1 surround sound and Digital Laser Projection on all screens. The cinema holds a full liquor license and is open 7-days a week. The cinema is also the ideal location to provide full digital conferencing\, seminars and other non-cinema events including live sporting telecasts. The facility is an accessible venue with a front ramp and dedicated accessible seating bays in all cinemas\, limited Open Caption and Audio Description sessions. Chris is passionate about delivering a cinema experience that is engaging\, genuine and respectful. 								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n												\n																					Showbiz's Drive-in Cinema in 2020 | Image Provided by Chris Jones.\n										\n									\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									The BMI’s Twilight Talks series has been a forum for sharing fascinating history and radical futures since 2001\, check out our website for upcoming talks.  								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n									Starting at 6pm (bar open at 5.30pm)\, close 7pm. 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $12 general admission | $8 BMI members 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									2024 Twilight Talks\n					\n					\n								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Thanks to the support of Community Bank Buninyong 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									Follow Community Bank Buninyong socials: 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n									This event is part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 								\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					More Twilight Talks				\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					BMI news				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More\n                \n            \n            				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n									This enent takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-making-workshop-with-maggie-dannatt-13-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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