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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-lamb/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010422Z
CREATED:20220310T000235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z
UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010252Z
CREATED:20220322T044108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z
UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000
DTSTAMP:20220527T005951Z
CREATED:20220309T235646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z
UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010827Z
CREATED:20211217T020950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z
UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-april-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000
DTSTAMP:20250213T013648Z
CREATED:20220322T043906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z
UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000
DTSTAMP:20220527T005955Z
CREATED:20220309T235040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z
UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000
DTSTAMP:20220204T063345Z
CREATED:20220204T063345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z
UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-white-riot/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000
DTSTAMP:20220325T032413Z
CREATED:20220322T043356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z
UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/ballarat-anzacs-mining-mud-and-medals-yvon-davis/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T183000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010012Z
CREATED:20220309T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010012Z
UID:16885-1649869200-1649874600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 1
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-1/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000
DTSTAMP:20220310T035444Z
CREATED:20220310T034545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z
UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/joe-avati/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T114500
DTSTAMP:20220527T010452Z
CREATED:20220322T042236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010452Z
UID:17253-1649329200-1649331900@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden
DESCRIPTION: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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010329Z
CREATED:20220303T225404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z
UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T223000
DTSTAMP:20220322T235440Z
CREATED:20220209T003958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z
UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/beatles-legacy/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20220319T030656Z
CREATED:20220128T024202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z
UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-maker-community-market-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T213000
DTSTAMP:20220302T072752Z
CREATED:20220302T072752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z
UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/david-quirk/
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:20220312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T190000
DTSTAMP:20220527T005806Z
CREATED:20220302T073238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z
UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival 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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/classclowns2022/
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:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000
DTSTAMP:20220307T015928Z
CREATED:20220204T062829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z
UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-de-gaulle/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010339Z
CREATED:20220302T004804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z
UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000
DTSTAMP:20220215T060230Z
CREATED:20220204T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z
UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/outtatown2022/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010835Z
CREATED:20211029T002157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z
UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-february/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000
DTSTAMP:20220527T011042Z
CREATED:20220202T003951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z
UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/
LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000
DTSTAMP:20211221T071857Z
CREATED:20210808T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z
UID:11138-1644757200-1644766200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-push/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T213000
DTSTAMP:20220204T061931Z
CREATED:20220204T061805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T061931Z
UID:15912-1644519600-1644528600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-heroic-losers/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T170000
DTSTAMP:20211221T065511Z
CREATED:20211221T065511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T065511Z
UID:15176-1643551200-1643562000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-three-tenors/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20220527T010844Z
CREATED:20211027T002244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z
UID:13552-1643121000-1643126400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-january/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T220000
DTSTAMP:20211221T063754Z
CREATED:20211221T063037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T063754Z
UID:15170-1642879800-1642888800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Charlie Wilde 'Allihies' Tour - Ballarat
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/charliewilde-allihies/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T140000
DTSTAMP:20211130T050242Z
CREATED:20211130T045553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T050242Z
UID:14667-1642842000-1642860000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale Fundraiser
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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-fundraiser/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T230000
DTSTAMP:20211101T024626Z
CREATED:20211101T024622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024626Z
UID:13718-1639854000-1639868400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:A Very Motown Christmas with Motor City Sounds
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        Ballarat National Theatre: God of Carnage | A BMI Community Partner\n                        19 June - 22 June | As events are confirmed... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Twilight Talks 2026\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Biodiversity Week – Ballarat\n                         \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern\n                        Every Time She Wakes Petronella McGovern Don’t miss Petronella who... \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/motown-christmas/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music
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