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SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens!\nMelbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind national comedy competition for young people\, Class Clowns aims to inspire\, engage and elevate teens aged 14 to 18 (Year level 9 to 12). It’s free to enter and all students need is a three to five minute original act in any style of comedy. Selected performers will go on to the state finals with the winner invited to the national grand final. \nFor more than two decades\, Class Clowns has helped hundreds of funny\, young peeps hone their comedy potential. \nPast participants like Joel Creasey\, Annie Louey\, Rhys Nicholson\, Aaron Chen and William McKenna have gone on to have a career in showbiz and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is always on the look-out for the next generation of funny people. \nIf you’re the teacher\, parent or guardian of a funny teen\, head to classclowns.com.au to learn more. \nNotes:\n•  Performances could contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2022/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 32nd Alliance Françoise French Film Festival in Melbourne\, we are screening the latest spectacularly mounted biopic on Charles de Gaulle. \nIn Paris\, 1940\, France is facing military and political collapse as World War 11 intensifies. The government panics and considers accepting defeat however on June 18th the BBC provides 4 minutes of airtime to Charles de Gaulle\, the leader in exile to address the people of France: a speech that history regards as a formative moment for the French Resistance. \nThe film focuses on just 2 months as events spiral out of control and de Gaulle’s family must set out on the roads of exodus whilst he travels to London to meet Winston Churchill. So revered was de Gaulle as a national figure in France\, when his death was announced in 1970 his successor Georges Pompidou announced: ‘General de Gaulle is dead. France is a widow’. \nPalace Films. \n\n\n\n\nFrance\, 2020\, 108 min.\nDirector: Gabriel Le Bomin.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-de-gaulle/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled
DESCRIPTION:Image: The Sailor Dog\, by Margaret Wise Brown\, A Little Golden Book Classic | Oaky & Ginger Upcycled \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to Market Day at the BMI Simone Reid will display a selection of her works in the library. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support Our Arts and Cultural Activities and the maintenance of Our Heritage Collection. \n‘All treasures are cheerfully handmade with my passion for small makings and low waste. Created in Ballarat\, Victoria. Everything you see here has a nostalgic\, re-purposed and vintage vibe. No two products found here are alike’ \nThis display will only be open during normal Library operating hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 9.30am to 12noon). We will also be open on Market Day Sunday 20 March until 2pm. \nMore about Oaky and Ginger Upcycled \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMore the BMI Maker & Community Market \n\n  \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20220204T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z
UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:We’re packing our bags and hitting the road for some weekend getaways!\nBe a part of the fun as we roll into regional Victoria with some of Australia’s funniest comedians for a series of outta town trips. \nFeaturing some of Australia’s most exciting comedians including Dilruk Jayasinha\, star of Celebrity Masterchef and ABC TV’s Utopia\, Alex Ward\, regular guest on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala favourite\, Daniel Connell. \nWhether we’re stopping by your neck of the woods\, or you’re looking for a cheeky weekend away\, we’ve got your entertainment sorted. \nNotes:\n•  Performances often contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/outtatown2022/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211029T002157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z
UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (This session will start at 1030am until the resumption of normal operating hours) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \n  \nExpression of Interest to participate >\n \nFor more information go to\n													\n															 \n\n										The House by the Lake | Thomas Harding\nFEBRUARY SESSION \nThe House by the Lake | Thomas Harding \nIn the summer of 1993\, Thomas Harding travelled to Berlin with his grandmother to visit a small house by a lake. It was her ‘soul place’ she said – a sanctuary she had been forced to leave when the Nazis swept to power. The trip was a chance to see the house one last time\, to remember it as it was. But the house had changed. \nTwenty years later Thomas returned to Berlin. The house now stood empty\, derelict\, and soon to be demolished. A concrete footpath cut through the garden\, marking where the Berlin Wall had stood for nearly three decades. Elsewhere were signs of what the house had once been – blue tiles showing behind wallpaper\, phographs fallen between floorboards\, flagstones covered in dirt. Evidence of five families who had made the house their home over a tumultuous century. \nThe House by the Lake is a groundbreaking work of history\, revealing the story of Germany through the inhabitants of one small wooden building: a nobleman farmer\, a prosperous Jewish family\, a renowned Nazi composer\, a widow and her children\, a Stasi informant. Moving from the late nineteenth century to the present day\, from the devastation of two world wars to the dividing and reuniting of a nation\, it is a story of domestic joy and contentment\, of terrible grief and tragedy\, and of a hatred handed down through the generations. Breathtaking in scope\, intimate in detail\, it is the long-awaited new history from the author of the bestselling Hanns and Rudolf. \nReview this title \nWhy not review this book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n			\n						My Book Review >\n					 \n\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-february/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20220202T003951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z
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SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join local artist Melinda Muscat as she embarks on her latest project\, designed to promote the imaginings of local makers\, writers and musicians – The Ballarat Imaginarium. (119A Sturt Street Ballarat) – Drinks served in the Library. \nCatering provided. Drinks at bar prices. \nRSVP Essential: To keep us all safe\, this event has been split into 1/2 hour sessions for 20 guests per session. Please help us help you by arriving in a timely manner. \nPlease note: Check-in and vaccination checks apply. \nSession Times: \n\n5.30pm – 6pm\n6pm – 6.30pm\n6.30pm – 7pm\n7pm – 7.30pm\n\nGo to Trybooking to book your session (limited to 20 people per session) \nhttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/863378 \nRegular shop opening hours – Opens | 8 February 2022 \n\nTuesday – Friday\,  10am – 5pm\nSaturday\,  10am – 4pm\nSunday\,  11am – 3pm
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/
LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210808T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z
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SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:The Push is bringing the All-Ages Tour back on the road this year\, bigger and better than ever before!\nTaking in the sights and scenery throughout 20 regional and outer-suburban locations across Victoria this September and October\, the All-Ages Tour will bring thousands of young music fans to locations across the state\, in what are hotly tipped to be some of the biggest and best all-ages events in recent memory. \nWith the 2019 tour seeing Ruby Fields and Baker Boy take to sold out stages across regional Victoria\, the 2021 All-Ages Tour will see Mallrat and Ninajirachi bring their talents to Ballarat… an all-ages experience like never before. \nSupported by the Victorian Government\, this event being staged by a team of local young people\, as a part of the Victorian Government FReeZA program – a youth development initiative that provides young people with industry skills and experiences in staging events in their local communities. \nThe 2021/22 All-Ages Tour will take to regional centres and outer-suburban centres from Wodonga to Warrnambool\, Healesville to Hoppers Crossing across seven spring weekends. Get your mates together for an all-ages road trip to remember!
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-push/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20220204T061805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T061931Z
UID:15912-1644519600-1644528600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers
DESCRIPTION:We begin with a comedy to start the year on a happy note. Set in 2001\, when Argentina was at a low point economically\, retired soccer star Fermin joins with other locals to finance a grain co-operative that falls prey to a deceptive banker. \nConsequently\, they band together to steal back the money. Revenge has never felt so satisfying – or sweetly ironic. With a cast of characters that are likable and convincing\, the film was a hit with Argentinian and worldwide audiences alike. \nWinner of the 2020 Spanish Academy Awards for Best Ibero-American Film. \nPalace Films. \nArgentina\, 2019\, 116 min.\nDirector: Sebastian Borensztein.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-heroic-losers/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211221T065511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T065511Z
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SUMMARY:The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association
DESCRIPTION:The Ballarat Italian Association presents three great voices singing the most noted songs of the century from the ever-popular operatic arias to English\, Spanish & Italian Classics & also modern songs & ballads loved by all. The Three Tenors Show\, without doubt\, performs the most versatile\, sophisticated\, heartfelt repertoire that any show could present. \nAlso performing is Tommy J\, a talented local guitarist and singer who will showcase his unique entertaining musical abilities of pop/rock.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-three-tenors/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211027T002244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z
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SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm – 4pm) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nFebruary Reading More>\n \nJANUARY SESSION \nThe Dictionary of Lost Words | Pip Williams \nIn 1901\, the word bondmaid was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it. \nMotherless and irrepressibly curious\, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium\, a garden shed in Oxford where her father and a team of lexicographers are gathering words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. \nEsme’s place is beneath the sorting table\, unseen and unheard. One day\, she sees a slip containing the word bondmaid flutter to the floor unclaimed. Esme seizes the word and hides  it in an old wooden trunk that belongs to her friend\, Lizzie\,  a young servant in the big house. Esme begins to collect other words from the Scriptorium that are misplaced\, discarded or have been neglected by the dictionary men. They help her make sense of the world. \nOver time\, Esme realises that some words are considered more important than others\, and that words and meanings relating to women’s experiences often go unrecorded. She begins to collect words for another dictionary: The Dictionary of Lost Words. \nSet when the women’s suffrage movement was at its height and the Great War loomed\, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative\,  hidden between the lines of a history written by men. It’s a delightful\, lyrical and deeply thought-provoking celebration of words\, and the power of language to shape our experience of the world… \nReview this title \nWhy not review this book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n\nMy Book Review >\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \nFor more information go to
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-january/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211221T063037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T063754Z
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SUMMARY:Charlie Wilde 'Allihies' Tour - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Wilde embarks to Regional Victoria and beyond celebrating the release of his acclaimed debut EP ‘Allihies\, with special guest Benjamin Trillado.\n“Despite his relative youth\, Charlie Wilde’s music bursts to life with a cinematic feel that will leave you entranced\, the raw beauty of his compositions similar to ’90s indie heroes Mercury Rev and Ken Stringfellow – Bon Iver for younger readers.”- Scenestr \nCharlie Will be back performing select shows in Melbourne\, regional Victoria and WA\, performing the music of ‘Allihies’ but also old favourites and new\, unreleased songs. \n“To get out and perform for people\, it’s something I’ll never take for granted again. I’m so thankful to everyone who comes to my shows\, and I can’t wait to meet you all.”
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/charliewilde-allihies/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211130T045553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T050242Z
UID:14667-1642842000-1642860000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience to our annual Book Sale Fundraiser \n\nBooks from $5 plus\nThese books have been generously donated by Our Members\nFree entry\nIf you would like to donate books to this fundraiser please contact Rosemary. Books can be delivered at any time during regular business hours
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-book-sale-fundraiser/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211101T024622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024626Z
UID:13718-1639854000-1639868400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:A Very Motown Christmas with Motor City Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Live music is back\, just in time for the holiday season! The BMI presents: A Very Motown Christmas.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDance your way into Christmas with the sound of Motown and Soul.\n\n\nMotor City Sounds will be playing their biggest gig since 2020 here in the heart of Ballarat! \nThis is the perfect event for your work breakup\, a holiday outing with friends\, or just a fantastic Saturday night out (especially now that we can get out of the house)! \nThe BMI Bar will be open\, with great beer\, cider and wine on offer. \nDoors: 7pm\, Support: 7.30pm\, MCS: 8.30pm \n\n\n\nNotes: \n\nThis event is STANDING ROOM ONLY to allow for maximum dance space. There will be a very limited number of seats availble around the perimeter of the space.\nAll persons aged 16 years+ must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry is allowed into the venue.\nIf this event is cancelled due to COVID-19 all tickets will be refunded in full.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/motown-christmas/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211211T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211211T223000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211201T051643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T024509Z
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SUMMARY:SoundCheck Studios - Summer Sounds 2021
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to SoundCheck Studio’s highlight event for 2021!\nSoundCheck are incredibly excited to welcome their artists to the stage after a year of off and on again zoom lessons and cancelled performances. \nTheir students have worked hard to bring you a MASSIVE show of sweet turned and dance-floor vibes.\nBoth the intermediate & senior shows feature Melbourne support band Fifth Layer Music!\n\nJunior show: Doors open 12.30pm\, show starts 1pm-3.30pm*\nIntermediate show: Doors open 4pm\, show starts 4.30pm-7pm*\nSenior show: Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm-10.30pm*\n*Note: finish times are approximate\, and most likely will finish earlier\n\nAll general admission tickets are $20 per person. SoundCheck ask all performers to also purchase a ticket\, so they can be seated with their family and are accounted for in our capacity limits.\n\nSoundCheck are also taking orders for grazing boxes for your family table\, and you can order these along with your tickets if you wish to have a snack while you watch the show! Beer\, wine & soft drink will also be available to purchase at the bar with cash or card\, or you can pre-purchase your drink cards along with your tickets for a discount.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/soundcheck-2021/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211201T050904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T050904Z
UID:14705-1638712800-1638720000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Gather - Podcast Party
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a feast of local creative talent with music from Shadow Feet\, FLOC and deborahN; poetry from Sarah Hart and Sean M Whelan; film from Ramas McRae and a special premiere screening of ‘Intimacy in Isolation’ a pandemic collaboration from Bronwyn Blaiklock\, Erin M McCuskey and Lily Paskas. \nWe will also launch Gather Threads – one-off clothing pieces with Amy’s collages in partnership with seamstress Christine Crawshaw – and have Gather zines for sale\, featuring all the guests and fabulousness from Season 1.  Pre-book your tickets and you’ll get a free copy! \nMore info can be found HERE
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/gather/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minerva's Books & Ideas":MAILTO:minervasbooksballarat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211130T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211027T013848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T234011Z
UID:13579-1638282600-1638288000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | November
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 2.30pm – 4pm) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.\nIf you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nThere will be no December meeting. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nPast the Shallows | Favel Parrett\nNOVEMBER SESSION \nPast the Shallows | Favel Parrett \nBrothers Joe\, Harry and Miles live with their father\, an abalone fisherman\, on the south-east coast of Tasmania. Everyday their dad battles the unpredictable ocean to make a living. He is a hard man\, a bitter drinker who harbours a devastating secret that is destroying him. \nUnlike Joe\, Harry and Miles are too young to leave home and so are forced to live under the dark cloud of their father’s mood\, trying to stay as invisible as possible whenever he is home. Harry\, the youngest\, is the most vulnerable and it seems he bears the brunt of his father’s anger… \nJanuary reading – More>\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-november/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210621T014337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010809Z
UID:8354-1637398800-1637416800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market | Spring
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience our Spring Maker & Community Market: \n\nMeet our makers & stallholders – More > \nLive music with the talented kids from Ballarat Centre of Music & the Arts (BCMA) – More >\nFree entry\nVisit our library as will will be hosting a BMI Fundraising BOOK SALE\n Our VINTAGE & COLLECTABLES  shop will be open\, Geraldine will show you some stylish bargains – More >\nPlaying In The Attic will be open\, pop in to say hello to Trudy – More >\nSothis Books & Sartorial will be open\, Christina will help you find that special gift – More >\nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar will be outside the BMI to feed your shopping experience. More >\n\n\n \n\nView our stallholders >\n \nVenue \nThe November Market will be extended to the ground floor\, to make the experience a Journey\, from the Library\, through to the Minerva Space on the third floor. \n \nThe BMI thanks the City of Ballarat for their support for this event. \n\nGet involved as a stallholder\n\nWe have listened to your feedback and have reduced our stallholder fees. Our aim is to help artists and community groups at this difficult time and to ensure the BMI as an open and welcoming community space. \nIf you would like to be a part of this event as a stallholder\, register immediately. Cost is between $40/70 per stall (excluding GST). \nWe offer discounts to Ballarat Locals and BMI Members: \n\nBMI Member stallholder fee – $40 (plus GST) per stall\nBallarat local stallholder fee – $50 (plus GST) per stall\nRegular stallholder fee – $70 (plus GST) per stall\n\nEnquiries call Mark on 5331 3042 or email. \n\nExpression of interest >\n \nExpressions of Interest are Now Closed. \n  \nStallholder fee payment \n\nPayment\n \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nApplication >\n \nThis is a BMI Community Art Project
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-spring/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211101T024250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024250Z
UID:13714-1637343000-1637348400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Sparkling Wine Tasting Workshop with Dr Amie Brûlée
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets of sparkling wine with a tasting workshop at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with Amie Brûlée\, Doctor of Wine.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll take you and your taste buds through a range of sparkling wines – including Champagne\, Cava\, Prosecco\, and Australian sparkling – explaining the difference between the styles. You’ll learn about the history\, production methods\, varieties\, food and wine pairing\, and most importantly\, tasting. \nThe perfect way to start the weekend! \n\n\nAbout Amie\nAmie Brûlée\, otherwise known as Dr Amie Sexton\, has a PhD in wine\, is an experienced and engaging teacher\, and has a quite a passion for fermented beverages. Over the years she has lived and worked in wine in Bordeaux (France)\, taught wine history and tasting at The University of Melbourne\, and shared her love of wine in many workshops\, presentations and performances. \n\n\n\nNotes: \n\nYou must be over 18 years old to attend this event.\nYou must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sparkling-workshop/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211008T235001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010852Z
UID:13020-1635258600-1635264000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | A book reading & discussion group
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2.30pm – 4pm) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome you feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative.  The November reading will be  Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nLet me sing you gentle songs | Lind Olsson\nPast the Shallows | Favel Parrett\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211022T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20211007T005311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T005315Z
UID:12942-1634923800-1634929200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Champagne Tasting Workshop @ BMI
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Champagne Day with a tasting workshop at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute with Amie Brûlée\, Doctor of Wine.\n\n\nWe’ll taste two champagnes side by side – a well-known big brand and hand-crafted grower Champagne. Amie will guide you through the tasting\, explaining the similarities and differences\, and what makes Champagne taste so good! As well as tasting\, you’ll learn about the history of Champagne (including scandals and heists) and the process of making bubbles (answering questions like: what is that mysterious secondary fermentation thing? and why is it white when it’s made from red grapes?). \nThe perfect way to start the weekend! \n\n\n\n\nAbout Amie\nAmie Brûlée\, otherwise known as Dr Amie Sexton\, has a PhD in wine\, is an experienced and engaging teacher\, and has a quite a passion for fermented beverages. Over the years she has lived and worked in wine in Bordeaux (France)\, taught wine history and tasting at The University of Melbourne\, and shared her love of wine in many workshops\, presentations and performances.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/champagne-day-2021/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210816T062718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011012Z
UID:11408-1634724000-1634734800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat
DESCRIPTION:Image: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine\, 2020 | Tin Art (full image below) \nA Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat (10am – 1pm) \nIn this workshop you will get to make your very own piece of ready to hang tin art. Melinda has a range of designs and templates you can use or you can create your own simple design. You have four colours of thin aluminium shim to choose from. You will be guided through how to cut out your design and how to etch them and make different marks. We will then glue the different layers together\, including a thread from which to hang them. \n \nMelinda Muscat | Be My Valentine 2\, 2020 | Tin Art \n\nAbout Melinda >\n\n\n\n\n \nAttendant purchase & confirmation \nTo attend this session the cost is $33 per person\, discounts apply to BMI members and Concession \n\nBook now >\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nI would like to be kept informed of additional workshops with Melinda \nPlease indicate your preferred day of the week and workshop start time. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nApplication >\n\n \nImage: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine (detail)\, 2020 | Tin Art \nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n\nLocal History Books | Ballarat\n\nWe have some wonderful books relating to research on Ballarat…. \nRead More \n\n \n\nOur Library | New Releases June\n\nMystery\, novels\, non-fiction\, Scandy\, Australian\, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to… \nRead More \n\n \n\nTours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\n\nThe Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) is Ballarat’s independently run cultural… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tin-art-workshop-melinda-muscat-2/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210816T031559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010537Z
UID:11326-1633773600-1633784400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat
DESCRIPTION:Image: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine\, 2020 | Tin Art (full image below) \nA Tin Art Workshop | Melinda Muscat  \nIn this workshop you will get to make your very own piece of ready to hang tin art. Melinda has a range of designs and templates you can use or you can create your own simple design. You have four colours of thin aluminium shim to choose from. You will be guided through how to cut out your design and how to etch them and make different marks. We will then glue the different layers together\, including a thread from which to hang them. \n  \n																										 \nMelinda Muscat | Be My Valentine 2\, 2020 | Tin Art \n			\n						About Melinda >\n					\n			\n						\n			\n						 \nAttendant purchase & confirmation \nTo attend this session the cost is $33 per person\, discounts apply to BMI members and seniors.   \n			\n						Book now >\n					 \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n			\n						 \nI would like to be kept informed of additional workshops with Melinda \nPlease indicate your preferred day of the week and workshop start time. \n			\n						 \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n			\n						Application >\n					\n																										 \nImage: Melinda Muscat | Burst of Sunshine (detail)\, 2020 | Tin Art \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n\n            \n                 \n\nLocal History Books | Ballarat\n\nWe have some wonderful books relating to research on Ballarat…. \nRead More\n    \n\n            \n                 \n\nOur Library | New Releases June\n\nMystery\, novels\, non-fiction\, Scandy\, Australian\, thrillers | Contact Rosemary to… \nRead More\n    \n\n            \n                 \n\nTours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\n\nThe Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) is Ballarat’s independently run cultural… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tin-art-workshop-melinda-muscat/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210817T052952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010400Z
UID:11533-1633168800-1637337600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Melinda Muscat
DESCRIPTION:Image: Be My Valentine 2\, 2020 | Melinda Muscat \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to and during Melinda’s Tin Art sessions  a small exhibition of her works will be on display. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support BMI arts and cultural activities. \nThis display will only be open during normal Library operating hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 9.30am to 12noon). \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \nMore about Melinda Muscat\n\nMore\n \nMelinda’s Tin Art Workshop Sessions\n\nMore\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nGreeting cards by Fay Marshall | Fay’s Creations\n\nGreeting cards for all occasions. Funds raised through the sale… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-melinda-muscat/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210701T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005846Z
UID:9041-1631700000-1641747600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat International Foto Biennale | Number One | Gudinski
DESCRIPTION:Image: Image: Brian Purnell\, Michael Gudinski\, Courtesy of Mushroom Creative House \nNumber One | Gudinski \n(currently open Thursday to Sunday | updated 13/10/21) \nThis element of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale will be held in the Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. \nWe are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful event. \nAbout this installation \nIn celebration of Michael Gudinski’s legacy\, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in partnership with Mushroom Group presents an exhibition of music photography. Through an Open Call\, music photographers were given the opportunity to submit photographs featuring artists under the Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring banner. Number One | Gudinski is an ode to Michael Gudinski\, whose passion for music was legendary. This exhibition celebrates his advocacy for the arts and lasting impact. \nOften referred to by those in the know as the Godfather of Aussie music\, Michael Gudinski is widely recognised as the most powerful and influential figure in the Australian music industry. As Chairman of Mushroom Group – the largest independent music and entertainment company in Australia and New Zealand\, home to Frontier Touring\, Chugg Entertainment\, eight record labels and over two dozen other specialist divisions – Gudinski’s clout was undeniable. The exhibition features photographs of Elton John\, Paul McCartney\, Vance Joy\, Courtney Barnett\, Troye Sivan and many more. \nAbout the Foto Beinnale \nThe Ballarat International Foto Biennale was founded in 2005 and attracts significant international and Australian photographers as one of Australia’s pre-eminent photographic festivals. It is a not-for-profit event that immerses the historic town of Ballarat in photographic art. \nNow in its 16th year\, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale has enriched the cultural landscape of regional Victoria\, becoming the most significant\, prestigious photographic arts festival in Australia. Held every two years we showcase work from domestic and international artists that is new\, previously unseen in Australia or contextualised afresh; and in our Open Program we foster the development of emerging artists. Alongside there are public programs and education programs comprising talks\, workshops and prizes which round out a rich and diverse cultural event that attracts more than 30\,000 people\, delivering significant economic and cultural impact. \nThe Ballarat International Foto Biennale is guided by the principle that it not only serves the community but also plays a vital role in cultivating it. \nThe Ballarat International Foto Biennale has attracted more than 200\,000 visitors to Ballarat and was honoured in 2018 at the Federation Business School and Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards as the winner of the Visit Ballarat Events and Attractions Business Award. Its Founding Director\, Jeff Moorfoot OAM received an Order of Australia Medal for services to photography. \nWe are Australia’s leading photographic festival. We’ve done this by consistently finding new ways to engage audiences with photography\, responding to our audience’s needs\, their changing vision of art and culture\, and the role it plays in shaping Ballarat. We recognise and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the First Australians. Through photography\, we see our world reflected back in unexpected ways through the eyes of others: artists\, community and new perspectives. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBook now >
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bifb-gudinski/
LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Exhibition,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210710T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210630T035325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231249Z
UID:8861-1625943600-1625956200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Leah Senior with Chimpanzee
DESCRIPTION:Artwork:  Jackson Dahlenberg \nLeah Senior with Champanzee.\nBMI is thrilled to host two groups with a very unique modern take on folk music in the Humffray Room. \nLeah Senior creates captivating folk music through ethereal vocals\, thoughtful lyricism and blissful harmonies. \nThis will be her first appearance to Ballarat since the release of The Passing Scene ( Flightless Records) a stand out album of 2020. \nJoining her for the performance will be long term collaborators Andi Senior and Jesse Williams. \nAlso making their first ever Ballarat appearance in their hometown will be Chimpanzee led by Bananagun drummer Jimi Gregg and joined by other members of Cool Sounds and Crepes. \nChimpanzee brings to life Jimi’s thoughtful poetry\, alongside elements of jazz and folk combined in a uniquely rhythmic way. \nPre-booking is available through Trybooking or else $20 on the door if not sold out. (trybooking.com/BSHHV) \n\nMore about Leah\n \nTickets\nPre-booking is available or else $20 on the door is not sold out. \n\nBook Tickets\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n \n\nNoordhuis & Nicolle Quintet\n\nArtwork:  Jackson Dahlenberg Noordhuis & Nicolle Quintet. Small Space Music… \nRead more \n\n \n\nLeah Senior with Chimpanzee\n\nArtwork:  Jackson Dahlenberg Leah Senior with Champanzee. BMI is thrilled… \nRead more \n\n \n\nBMI Maker & Community Market | Spring\n\nCome along and experience our Spring Maker & Community Market:… \nRead more \n\n \n\nEric Bogle LIVE\n\nEric Bogle is an internationally known and respected songwriter. For… \nRead more
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/leah-senior-with-chimpanzee/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210703T030150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010736Z
UID:9203-1625652000-1627488000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Geoff Roderick
DESCRIPTION:Image: View of Clunes towards lookout (detail)\, 2021 | Geoff Roderick \nExhibition of Works\nDuring Geoff’s Painting Basics sessions a small exhibition of his works will be on display. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support BMI arts and cultural activities. \n \nArts and cultural activities\nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \nmore about Geoff Roderick\n\nMore\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nGreeting cards by Fay Marshall | Fay’s Creations\n\nGreeting cards for all occasions. Funds raised through the sale… \nRead More \n\n \n\nStill life with Kelsie White | Series of 4 workshops\n\nA series of 4 workshops with Kelsie White starting this… \nRead More \n\n \n\nContemplative Spaces | Yuria Okamura\n\nImage: Yuria painting her work | Photo by Jessica Grilli… \nRead More \n\n \n\nFloral Arrangement with Fay Marshall\n\nImage: Happy Birthday | Fay’s Creations A workshop in Floral Arrangement. In… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-geoff-roderick/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210609T030630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231350Z
UID:7840-1624734000-1624741200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The River Moorabool | Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:This film explains why this unique river\, travelling from the Wombat Forests near Ballarat to the Barwon River at Geelong\, is in trouble.\n\n\n“The River Moorabool” promotes alternative urban water supplies that would increase its flow and resilience in a changing climate. \nAbout 90% of the Moorabool’s natural flow is taken for human use. Dams in the upper catchment trap water for Geelong and Ballarat. More is trapped in farm dams\, so never makes the river. \nA lower stretch of the river near Geelong is concreted\, but this is badly broken\, so water soaks into the cement quarry for which the river’s course was twice shifted back in the 1900s. \nFurther downstream\, the river was turned into a concrete channel. The Moorabool’s flow often does not make it to the Barwon River. \nIn 2007-8\, the river stopped flowing because water behind the Bungal Dam was diverted to Ballarat rather than being allowed down the river. \nThe environmental flow is a small fraction of that extracted for human use. \n\n\nThe Moorabool’s health is suffering because of: \n\nThe increasing water use by Ballarat and Geelong\n\n\nIntensive farming activities\n\n\nThe spread of weeds along the river and its tributaries\n\n\n\nThe film discusses new sources of water for cities – such as recycling\, storm water reuse\, desalination – and rationalization of farm dams. \n\n\n“The river needs a more resilient and environmentally secure future with greater flows and improved catchment management\, including more riparian revegetation.” \n\n\nThe film presents interviews with a Wadawurrung man\, farmers\, scientists\, landcare proponents\, and river campaigners that explain the river’s history\, characteristics\, problems and possible solutions. The diversity of scenery along the river is a strong feature of the film. \n\n\nThe film was made by “People for A Living Moorabool” and “Sheoaks Films”. \nPeople for A Living Moorabool (PALM) formed during April 2008 in response to the dire condition of the Moorabool River. \nThe PALM Charter reads: \n“Our group unites those who want to keep the full length of the Moorabool River alive. This one idea of a ‘living Moorabool’ is our guiding principle. It means that our commitment to be a voice for the river will override any support for the rights of particular water users. We have a single focus – the right of this magnificent\, but highly stressed river\, to an effective environmental flow. We are motivated by the politics of unity not division.” \nPALM and the Geelong Landcare Network support each other in advocating for the Moorabool River and catchment management. \n\n\nThis event is being supported by the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-river-moorabool-ballarat/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210420T070704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T032122Z
UID:2975-1620496800-1620502200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery | The Peculiar Demise of William Bailey
DESCRIPTION:A host and four suspects will guide party guests through a murder mystery  based on Ballarat’s shady past while a 3 course meal is served. \nThe Peculiar Demise of William Bailey\nLocated in the elegant Humffray Room at the historic Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, party guests can dress up in 1870’s costume or modern-day cocktail attire.\nThe story follows William Bailey\, a paranoid and vain trickster from the Ballarat Goldrush era\, who has just tricked the Learmonth family into selling a profitable gold mine to him… \nWill you be able to catch a murderer? \n\nThere are two seperate murder mystery party investigations occurring.\nSaturday May 8th – Dinner\nSunday May 23rd – Luncheon \nOur sumptuous 3-course meal will include:\nStarter:\nRabbit terrine with cornichons and croutons (GF\, DF on request) \nMains:\nBacon wrapped quail with stuffed potato\, greens and jus (GF\, DF) \nDessert:\nFruit jelly trifle (GF\, DF) \nVegetarian Option:\nSweet potato and rosemary soup\nVegetable galette with accompaniments \nOther options including vegan will also be available\, please indicate in the notes if required. \nA free glass of wine is included with your ticket\, and the BMI Bar will be operating.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-bailey-mystery/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210422T033137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231755Z
UID:3181-1621108800-1621116000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Red Mill Revue!
DESCRIPTION:Old Fashioned Entertainment for Modern Audiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Mill Revue! is a Celebration of the human form in all its variations. Our Multi-disciplinary performers combine Burlesque\, Dance\, Vaudeville\, Tease\, Comedy\, Cabaret and Music into a high energy Variety show that’s fun for everyone. You get a whole seat\, but you’ll only need the front – that’s where you’ll be glued. Regardless of your persuasion\, orientation or occupation\, if entertainment is your inclination – then Red Mill is your destination! \nAll of our performers have been working in the arts for years\, with some performing for nearly 30. They come from a range of backgrounds including training in Ballet\, Musical Theatre\, Classical Music\, Circus\, SFX makeup\, Hairdressing and many more. They have been creating Burlesque shows together for years\, thrilling audiences in Melbourne\, Ballarat\, Daylesford\, Camperdown\, Werribee & Warracknabeal.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/red-mill-revue-bmi/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T033217
CREATED:20210422T052409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T231740Z
UID:3272-1621684800-1621692000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 Victorian Pinup Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Victorian Pinup Pageant which is the first in a series of Pinup Pageants around Australia leading to the first Australian Pinup Pageant.\nA performance based presentation celebrating all aspects of vintage & retro nostalgia.\nCategories: Rockabilly\, Psychobilly\, Glamourbilly\, Geekabilly & a Coupleobillys.\nWho will win “The Victorian Pinup Pageant” 2021?
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2021-victorian-pinup-pageant/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Externally Produced Event
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