BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010743Z CREATED:20240520T010549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010743Z UID:55290-1721242800-1721248200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify - 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-17-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240716T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T110700Z CREATED:20240612T054536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T110700Z UID:56092-1721152800-1721160000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Louise Le Nay DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/louise-le-nay/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/square-promo-louise-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T121216Z CREATED:20240514T061801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121216Z UID:54564-1720807200-1720814400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Léonie Kelsall DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/leonie-kelsall/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/square-promo-leonie-kelsall-v2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143049Z CREATED:20240130T001431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143049Z UID:50597-1720726200-1720731600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The New Boy DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-the-new-boy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-new-boy-scaled-e1706574079357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240710T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010519Z CREATED:20240520T010116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010519Z UID:55286-1720638000-1720643400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify - 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-10-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240704T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240725T223000 DTSTAMP:20240520T020449Z CREATED:20240520T020300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020449Z UID:55316-1720114200-1721946600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-jul-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T010039Z CREATED:20240520T005851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T010039Z UID:55282-1720033200-1720038600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Detox & Simplify - 3 Steps to Uncomplicate Your Life DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-3-jul-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240626T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240626T203000 DTSTAMP:20250325T122257Z CREATED:20240516T004219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122257Z UID:54715-1719428400-1719433800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Happiness Confidence & The Power Of The Mind\, A Public Talk with Kelsang Luma DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-power-of-the-mind-kadampa/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/HCPM-Ballarat-PT-June.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240619T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T005401Z CREATED:20240520T005039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T005401Z UID:55277-1718823600-1718829000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-19-jun-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240617T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T150000 DTSTAMP:20250325T071412Z CREATED:20240530T040409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071412Z UID:55716-1718618400-1722006000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Human Designs | Zlatko Balazic & John McKee (aka Jack Morph): Featuring the art of Melinda Muscat DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/human-designs-melinda-muscat/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition,Festival,Projection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/baroque-wonderland-adjusted-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143052Z CREATED:20240129T233757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143052Z UID:50586-1718307000-1718312400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Alcarràs DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-alcarras/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/alcarras-e1706571998967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T203000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142553Z CREATED:20240520T003854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142553Z UID:55271-1718218800-1718224200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-12-jun-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meditation-Class-Ballarat-Q2-24-Flyer-1-event-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240606T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240627T223000 DTSTAMP:20240520T020650Z CREATED:20240520T020515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020650Z UID:55318-1717695000-1719527400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-jun-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T002702Z CREATED:20240520T002250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T002702Z UID:55266-1717614000-1717619400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-5-june-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T121220Z CREATED:20240223T021113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121220Z UID:51430-1717524000-1717531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula Gleeson DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-paula-gleeson/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/square-promo-paula-gleeson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T150000 DTSTAMP:20250325T122255Z CREATED:20240529T053135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122255Z UID:55625-1717322400-1717340400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Market DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/qtq_70.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T140000 DTSTAMP:20250325T132922Z CREATED:20240517T033112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132922Z UID:55204-1717236000-1717336800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your reading pleasure DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/winter-book-sale/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20250325T122032Z CREATED:20240529T033111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122032Z UID:55591-1717236000-1717239600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Month Launch Morning Tea DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-month/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438301586_122105900390074158_15024554087572215_n.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T203000 DTSTAMP:20240520T003222Z CREATED:20240520T002223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T003222Z UID:55265-1717009200-1717014600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-29-may-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142902Z CREATED:20240407T224201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142902Z UID:53601-1717005600-1717009200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 6: History of Hoyts DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hoyts-melboure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T200000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142859Z CREATED:20240411T094329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142859Z UID:53823-1716919200-1716926400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Pam Swanborough DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-pam-swanborough/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/promo-squre-pam-swanborough.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T163000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142919Z CREATED:20240305T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142919Z UID:52084-1716735600-1716741000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi165-birthday-devonshire-tea/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/claire-adams-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240523T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T223000 DTSTAMP:20240520T020942Z CREATED:20240520T020745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020942Z UID:55320-1716485400-1717108200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-may-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T203000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142557Z CREATED:20240520T001555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142557Z UID:55244-1716404400-1716409800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-22-may-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T213000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142856Z CREATED:20240506T012052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142856Z UID:54458-1716400800-1716413400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Drinks That Made Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/drinks-that-made-ballarat-itinerant/ LOCATION:Itinerant Spirits\, Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_733269959_1986386447793_1_original.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142952Z CREATED:20240301T031503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142952Z UID:51926-1716400800-1716404400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/American-Graffiti-19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T220000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143017Z CREATED:20240226T031716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143017Z UID:51554-1716325200-1716328800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 4 DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T203000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143005Z CREATED:20240226T032014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143005Z UID:51556-1716319800-1716323400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 3 | This session is now fully booked DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T150000 DTSTAMP:20250325T142955Z CREATED:20240229T030728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142955Z UID:51861-1716300000-1716303600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the BMI | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T210000 DTSTAMP:20250325T143025Z CREATED:20240221T222932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143025Z UID:51296-1716145200-1716152400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n July 14\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$25 – $49 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI – Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers\, followed by a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Cameron Nugent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie A Boy Called Sailboat. \n \n  This heart-warming movie\, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry was filmed in New Mexico and stars Academy Award® winning actor J.K Simmons\, Noel G\, Elizabeth De Razzo\, Jake Busey\, Lew Temple and Julian Atocani Sanchez in the title role. \n \n Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment\, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable\, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her\, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. \n \n The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. \n \n Movie Preview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slava and Leonard \n \n \n Slava & Leonard Grigoryan\n \n \n \n  Guitarists\, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with the energy of their performances and the breadth of their repertoire – embracing genres such as classical\, jazz and contemporary music from around the world. ​Between them\, they have received 4 ARIA awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and an incredible 24 ARIA Award nominations. As a duo they have recorded 12 albums with the 13th coming out in 2023. ​They have been touring internationally since 2003\, regularly performing throughout Europe\, Asia\, Australia and the USA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film\, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky for us we met Slava and Lenny\, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers\, who delivered way above expectation. Their performance in the recording is just sublime\, and once we heard it\, we just knew that it would be best heard live. To have such virtuoso musicians play on the film was a very personal honour\, and the experience of hearing the creations in the studio was pure joy. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical score of “A Boy Called Sailboat\, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience.” From the Cameron Nugent (Director) and Andrew Curry (Producer) “It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of creating the soundtrack for ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. We loved the idea of having nothing but two guitars as a backdrop to this wonderful story. Despite being initially daunted\, collaborating so closely with director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry was nothing short of inspiring. It was very exciting to see these familiar songs take shape and become such an integral component of this beautiful production.”From the Grigoryan Brothers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $49 general admittance\, $45 concession\, $25 under 18yrs. Plus booking fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/comedy-festival-roadshow-ballarat/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/comedy-festival-roadshow-24-e1708554779600.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR