BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//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:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260129T021756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T033824Z UID:70390-1773343800-1773349200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | All We Imagine As Light DESCRIPTION:March 12\n@\n7:30 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \nMinerva Room \nContemporary Mumbai Drama/Romance \n \nThe first Indian film to receive the Grand Prix at Cannes\, and primarily set in contemporary Mumbai\, All We Imagine as Light centres on three Hindu women\, their everyday lives and the bonds that they share with one another as well as with the larger world. \nPayal Kapadia’s award-winning film has a depth that belies its deceptive lightness and calmness of tone. The film cannily observes how even romantic relationships in India are political.  A beautiful\, sweeping\, emotional film that explores the complexities of female friendship\, the film is an ode to the city and its people. Palace Film \n \n​India\, 2024\, 118 mins. Dir: Payal Kapadia\n​Stars:  Kani Kusruti\, Divya Prabha\, and Chhaya Kadam  \nBallarat Film Society \n  \nMembership \n12 months – Feb-December: $60\nFeb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 \nTo join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. \nMembership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. \nFor film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website \nAll films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-all-we-imagine-as-light/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/all-we-imagine-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260226T230513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T230537Z UID:70952-1773860400-1773864000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Solve Our Human Problems: Managing Anger & Difficult Relationships DESCRIPTION:March 4\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-18-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-HTSHP-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T173000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260209T234433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T004415Z UID:70649-1774188000-1774200600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Scottish Country Dance DESCRIPTION:March 22\n @\n2:00 pm\n –\n5:30 pm \n\n$10 – $30 \nMinerva Space \n \nScottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.And its heaps of fun! \n \nOur group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out. \nYou don’t need to be Scottish (most of us aren’t) or bring a partner – all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat\, soft shoes. \nScottish Country Dancing’s origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700’s\, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry. \nIt is danced in sets of eight\, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set\, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday! \nIt is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps\, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge. \nIt is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage. Scottish Country Dancing has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. \nFree all-day parking!  \nCost is $30 dancers | $20 non-dancers | $10 full time students and includes a fabulous afternoon tea. \nObservers are welcome. \nBookings are necessary for catering purposes. \n \nMusic by: \nThe David South Matthew Robertson Scottish Dance Band  \nDavid South – Accordion \nMatthew Roberston – Fiddle \nJulia Arnold – Piano \nAnd Friends. \nRSVP: By 23 March (for catering purposes) to: \nHeather Ross – E: heathermross2021@outlook.com \nM: 0418 313 060 \nTicket Payment \nDirect Deposit preferred to:  \nThe Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group Inc. \nBSB 633-000 | Acct No 109985374 (Reference ‘your name/minerva’) \n \n For More Information URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-scottish-country-dance/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:external event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ballarat-scottish-square-promo-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat Country Scottish Dancing":MAILTO:heathermross2021@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260201T232719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T030026Z UID:70486-1774375200-1774380600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chrissie Bellbrae DESCRIPTION:March 24\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThe Romanov Secret \nChrissie Bellbrae \n \nA priceless Fabergé jewel.  \nAn empire on the brink of revolution.  \nA love to dangerous to reveal. \nA celebrated artist’s painting holds clues to long-held family secrets and lives under threat\, long after the fall of the Russian Empire. \n1898: When the legitimacy of Grand Duchess Tatiana Romanov’s marriage to the Tsar’s brother comes into question\, her son’s claim to the Imperial throne is challenged too. But the Romanov dynasty desperately needs an heir\, and their fate lies in the hand of the tyrannical Russian ruler. As revolution strikes the streets of St Petersburg and members of the Imperial family disappear\, Tatiana must find a way to protect her son from mortal danger. \n1982: Fashion Buyer Jean Campain has never forgiven her artist mother Aurora for making her relinquish her child. When Jean inherits the Archibald prize-winner’s previously unknown self-portrait she is compelled to interpret its hidden symbolism— and face the events that tore her family apart. But a conflicting account of the circumstances reveals Aurora’s dark deception\, spiralling Jean into a breakdown\, and threatens an end to her dream of family unity. \nAn enthralling story of maternal love and treacherous deceit transporting readers from the lavish palaces of St Petersburg to the lush vineyards of the Mornington Peninsula. \n \nAbout the author\nChrissie Bellbrae\, Author\nChrissie Bellbrae’s first stories were crafted playing families with dressmaking patterns at her mother’s feet while the sewing machine hummed in the background. While working in education\, she undertook a Fiona McIntosh Masterclass and hasn’t stopped writing since. \nTempted to explore the rabbit holes within her own family history— Chrissie’s narratives transport readers from past to present\, and create more significantly interesting lives for her ancestors than they possibly ever lived. Her debut novel\, The Florentine Quilt\, was inspired by a life-long interest in art\, textiles and tales her grandmother told her. \nLured to the beauty of salt water\, Chrissie acknowledges that she lives and writes on the coast of Wadawurrung Country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nChrissie will be in conversation with Rozzi Bazzani \nRozzi Bazzani is an award winning author who has written scripts\, libretti and songs for theatre including two stage musicals together with a wide range of articles about music\, theatre and performance for publication. She has been a regular contributor to the Arts pages of the highest circulation newspaper in Australia. \nRozzi Bazzani\n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis 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-with-chrissie-bellbrae/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sp-promo-chrissie-bellbrae.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260302T002708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T005942Z UID:71005-1774465200-1774468800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World DESCRIPTION:March 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-25-mar/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-Stillness-in-motion-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260302T003106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045515Z UID:71009-1775070000-1775073600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World DESCRIPTION:March 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-1-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-Stillness-in-motion-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260302T003212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045434Z UID:71011-1775674800-1775678400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Stillness in Motion: Living Spiritually in a Fast-Paced World DESCRIPTION:March 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-8-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-Stillness-in-motion-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260223T060045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045403Z UID:70828-1775847600-1775853000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 10\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-10-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T002907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045326Z UID:70851-1775934000-1775939400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 11\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults) $180. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-11-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T003215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045248Z UID:70853-1776002400-1776007800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 12\n@\n2:00 pm\n–\n3:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00. Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-12-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20251203T013015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045211Z UID:69291-1776006000-1776013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Brian Chapman & Friends: A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets DESCRIPTION:Brian Chapman\n& Friends \nA Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets \n\nApril 12\n@\n3:00 pm\n–\n5:00 pm \n$20 – $45 \nHumffray Room \n \nBrian Chapman & Friends \nPianist Brian Chapman will be joined by violinist Susan Pierotti\, violist Katharine Brockman and cellist Rosanne Hunt. \nThe Program. \nMozart: Quartet in G minor. K.478 \nBeethoven: Quartet in E flat\, Op.16 \nInterval – Refreshments included \nBrahms: Quartet in G minor\, Op.25 \nThe Musicians\nPianist Brian Chapman \nEnglish-born pianist Brian Chapman studied in Brisbane with Nora Baird from 1952\, and in Melbourne from 1954 with Lindsay Biggins\, J.A. Steele and Roy Shepherd. Brian has performed widely in Melbourne\, interstate and overseas\, including the United States\, Mexico\, Germany and China. He has made over 100 ABC studio recordings and broadcasts and presented many recitals with prominent Australian and international musicians. In 2020 he published two contrarian essays with accompanying recordings available as e-downloads from Australian Scholarly Publishing and search for “Brian Chapman”. The first of these essays/recordings – Grief\, Denial and Rage: A Personal Odyssey with Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata – offers a unique interpretation of the sonata’s first movement\, identifying and eliminating five universally adopted distortions in its execution; these distortions relate to misconceptions about the sonata’s accidental dedication to Countess Julie Guicciardi that were disproved in 1872. The second essay/recording – The Hurdy-Gurdy Man: The sting-in-the-tail of Müller’s ‘Die Winterreise’ – derives from Brian’s long experience with performing and recording Schubert’s Winterreise along with his 2019 creation of a new English singable translation. From his research he concludes that the ironic sting-in-the-tail of the final Winterreise poem has been either accidentally overlooked or wilfully disregarded by almost everyone\, including Franz Schubert and most of the subsequent generations of the Müller/Schubert/Winterreise cognoscenti; Brian has adapted Schubert’s own musical thematic material to align the accompaniment of the concluding verse of Winterreise with the\nsting-in-the-tail of Müller’s original poem. \nViolinist Susan Pierotti \nSusan Pierotti began learning the violin at the age of six with Stella Nemet and continued her studies with her daughter Mary Nemet at the Victorian College of the Arts and in London where she played with the London Sinfonietta and the London Mozart Players. Since then\, Susan has enjoyed a career spanning symphony\, opera and ballet orchestras\, chamber music\, recitals\, theatre\, film\, live broadcasts\, television\, teaching\, reviewing and adjudicating. She has been closely involved in commissioning\, performing and recording contemporary music with numerous groups for over four decades. Susan has worked extensively with several Australian orchestras and with Orchestra Victoria from 1990 where she was the 1st Violin Section Leader for 17 years. She was appointed concertmaster of Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra in December 2016 and has recently led Geelong and Ballarat symphony orchestras. She is an Accredited Editor with the Institute of Professional Editors\, her work being shortlisted for the inaugural Rosanne Fitzgibbon Award for the best edited Australian book. She is the National Editor of Stringendo\, the magazine of the Australian Strings Association and her history of the association\, Molto AUSTA\, was published in 2022. She has published two books\, Manuscript to Market and Losing My Parents. \nViolist Katharine Brockman \nInformation coming soon… \nCellist Rosanne Hunt \nRosanne Hunt grew up surrounded by music\, being the youngest child of iconic Melbourne cello teacher\, the late Marianne Hunt\, and the younger half-sister of renowned musical twins\, violinist Elizabeth Wallfisch and the late cellist Tanya Prochazka. After commencing cello studies with her mother as a six-year-old she was soon playing in orchestras and as a teenager led the Australian Youth Orchestra cellos on their 1984 European tour. After starting medicine at University\, Rosanne decided instead to pursue cello further with Christian Wojtowicz in Hobart and then with the extraordinary philosopher-cellist Anner Bylsma in the Hague. After a later detour into organic farming she returned to cello studies with Irene Sharp in San Francisco\, resulting in Rosanne’s becoming an effective and passionate cello teacher. Her varied and stimulating career has including playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra\, touring Europe several times with the contemporary group ELISION\, and playing baroque cello with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Rosanne organises and plays with the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra\, which celebrates its 10th year this year (www.melbournebaroqueorchestra.com)\, has recently performed Bach’s Fifth Cello Suite at the Melbourne Recital Centre\, and has upcoming concerts with Forest Collective and the Inventi Ensemble. She is a teacher of cello and chamber music at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and also has many private students of all ages and stages! Rosanne appeared this past January in Flinders with the the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra chamber players as part of the Peninsula Summer Music Festival. \nBrian Chapman\nSusan Pierotti\, Violinist\nKatharine Brockman\nRosanne Hunt\, Cellist\nBookings & Refreshment \nComplimentary light refreshments will be served at Interval. Although advance booking is recommended\,\ncash and EFTPOS ticket sales will be available at the door. \nTickets \nAdult/Senior $45 | Concession $40 | Student $20 \nBookings can be made via the Bookings link or the QR code. \nEnquiries: 0438 078 969 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis 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/trio-piano-quartets/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-brian-champman-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260303T223948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045131Z UID:71084-1776189600-1776195000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Gerardine Christou: The story of Peg Rankin DESCRIPTION:April 14\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nPeg Rankin: A Journey of Faith and Resilience \nPeter Rankin SDB \nAs told by Gerardine Christou \n \nThis is the story of Peg\, an ordinary woman who was\n“made of extraordinary stuff ” \nMargaret (Peg) Rankin is remembered by all who knew and loved her as a woman of kindness with a ready smile. Her long life brought her much joy\, love and happiness. She was the devoted mother of twelve children and many grandchildren\, a farmer\, a chef and a confidante for many. There were also challenges and tragedy. With her strong will she persisted and got on with the next thing. \nAlways positive\, Peg was quick to move on from trials and setbacks. She was a true Christian. She embodied love\, mercy\, joy\, a ready sense of humour and above all\, resilience and faith. \nThis is her remarkable story told by a loving son. \nAbout the author\nPeter Rankin\, born in Warragul in 1958\, was the tenth of twelve children. A  devoted Salesian priest from 1989\, he served in parishes across four states. He was loved for his gentle manner\, kindness and faith. Aside from religion\, he was a passionate Essendon supporter and storyteller. He began writing his mother Peg’s story in 2014. Diagnosed with cancer in 2021\, Peter passed away in 2022\, leaving this book as his tribute. \nGerardine Christou\nGerardine Christou\, is Peter’s sister\, she will present Peter’s legacy\, and contribute to this remarkable story. \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis 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-with-gerardine-christou/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-v4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260316T052458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033540Z UID:71316-1776274200-1776277800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - Henry Lawson in Ballarat revisited DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nHenry Lawson in Ballarat – Revisited \nSpeaker: Hedley Thomson \n\n‘Last November Hedley Thomson provided an entertaining and informative presentation about Henry Lawson’s 1887 visit to Ballarat to explore the Eureka Rebellion sites. \nThis year he will return to this topic\, detailing the impact of that visit and the events of Eureka generally on Lawson’s long literary career.’ \nDr Phil Roberts OAM \nAbout the speaker \n‘I’ve spent 35 of my 70 years in Ballarat\, having been raised in suburban Melbourne and holidayed and worked on the Mornington Peninsula\, where I also met my wife\, Christine\, and started raising our family of three excellent daughters. My work has been in the fields of land use\, environmental\, strategic and corporate planning\, principally in local government\, but also with stints in State\, regional\, private and community organisations. Throughout my life I’ve had an interest in regional Australia\, in theatre – especially performing – and\, developing from not much to a near obsession (in all the right ways)\, in Henry Lawson. \nComing to Ballarat\, which I/the family did in 1988\, has enabled me to indulge all three interests; e.g.: the Rosebud Memorial Hall was OK for the occasional play but I never counted on a venue as wonderful as Her Majesty’s Theatre\, being part of Fred Fargher-directed musicals\, and being on stage with my children in ballet performances at Royal South Street Society competitions (I like to demuse people by boasting that I have a ‘first’ in ballet from those comps – as ‘the male’ in a winning troupe). \nAs far as Henry Lawson is concerned\, like many of us growing up\, I knew of his well-known pieces such as The Loaded Dog and The Drover’s Wife but little else. I’d scanned through a few selections of his works but – like many people\, I think – I found them a bit too serious; ‘Banjo’ Patterson was certainly the more popular writer. Then\, in the 1980s\, I happened to buy what became the very popular two-volume complete works of Lawson\, compiled by Leonard Cronin (I also bought a similar two-volume job of A.B. ‘Banjo’ Patterson’s works that came out around the same time); once I started reading\, I was hooked. I discovered he wrote about everything\, in almost every possible style\, with humour\, with pathos\, with serious analysis of the topic chosen\, with prophetic intent. This clearly was/is no ‘bush poet’. I found – like all great writers – that his truths\, his observations\, his descriptions of human foibles and failings\, the brilliance of his verbal descriptions of the settings of his pieces stand the test of time; that is why I am so infatuated with his work. And that it is of Australia; palpably of this country\, including when he writes of our indigenous peoples (with whom he frequently had amicable dealings\, despite the views of some commentators). \nTo find that Lawson visited Ballarat in 1887\, following which he wrote a number of pieces about that seminal event in modern Australian history – the Eureka rising\, has enabled me to make a connection between my passion for his writings\, my place of residence and my long-time involvement with theatre/performance. During 2022 – the 100th anniversary year of Lawson’s death – a trio of us performed various of Lawson’s works to community group audiences. Now the BMI has provided me with the opportunity to focus on Ballarat’s Henry Lawson and to highlight the effect that the young Henry’s visit had on his writings.’ \nHedley Thomson\nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis 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-focus-on-ballarat-henry-lawson-in-ballarat-revisited/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/square-promo-2025-henry-lawson-ballarat-revisited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260302T012118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045101Z UID:71022-1776279600-1776283200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-15-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260415T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T003422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T045021Z UID:70855-1776279600-1776285000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-15-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T003558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044945Z UID:70857-1776366000-1776371400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 16\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-16-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T003714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044911Z UID:70859-1776452400-1776457800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 17\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-17-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T003813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044832Z UID:70861-1776538800-1776544200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 18\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-18-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260419T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260224T003924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044750Z UID:70863-1776607200-1776612600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Dog Logs\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:April 19\n@\n2:00 pm\n–\n3:30 pm \n$18 – $30 \nMinerva Space \nA Play by C. J. Johnson\, film critic for The Nightlife \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nThe Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human. \nFrom a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention\, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed\, age\, and situation. Telling stories of friendship\, romance\, and revenge. \n \nPlaywright – C. J. Johnson \nC.J. Johnson is the film critic for The Nightlife\, listened to by a million listeners across Australia on ABC Local Radio and many more online internationally. \nHis website Film Mafia is widely read internationally\, with millions of views to date. He also hosts the webseries Watch This. \nHe is a regular contributor to magazines and websites internationally\, and the co-author of And The Oscar Didn’t Go To… \nC.J.’s plays as writer include The Dog Logs\, The Young Tycoons\, Hollywood Ending\, La La Land\, Backpacker and Barnesy: The Harbour and You. They have been performed in every state and territory of Australia\, on Norfolk Island\, and in New York\, Bangalore\, London\, Zagreb\, Tallin (Estonia)\, Belgrade\, Zimbabwe and dozens of other towns and cities. His one-man show Kinski and I won the Sydney Fringe Theatre Award 2014. \nC. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre\, Melbourne\, in May of that year. An Australian tour\, with Johnson as one of the actors\, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011. \nDirected by Gin O’Brien \nGin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor\, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut. \nGin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre\, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023)\, Steel Magnolias (2021)\, A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019). \nShe is the current vice-president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa\, Next Fall & God of Carnage). \nAnd she loves dogs! \nTickets: $30 adults\, $25 Concession\, $20 BNT members\, Group package (10 adults)\, $180.00.  Ticket sales close 1 hour prior to the performance. \nA bar will operate for these sessions. \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThere is no allocated seating. \nRunning Time: 100 minutes (no interval) \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Bar available \nContent warning – This play contains themes of violence\, suicide\, sexual acts\, animal cruelty and death. It is recommended for mature audiences only. \nBallarat National Theatre \n\n \nBallarat National Theatre are a BMI Community Partner\nFind out more about BMI Community Partnerships below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters & partners\n\n\n \n \nThis 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-dog-logs-19-april/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sq-promo-dog-log-222.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260225T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044657Z UID:70896-1776794400-1776799800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Fiona Lowe DESCRIPTION:April 21\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:30 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nThe Drowning \nFiona Lowe \n \nAuthentically Australian\, Fiona Lowe’s stories are often triggered by a secret or a mystery\, and they explore the themes of family\, community and second chances. Described as gripping\, thought-provoking\, heart-warming and ultimately uplifting\, Lowe’s books have been praised for their emotional depth. \nA body on the beach. An inheritance. A family pulled apart.  \nCC Cilento’s best memories are of spending every summer holiday running wild in and out of the Friend family beach house with her cousins\, James\, Ollie\, Felix and Lily. It’s the next best thing to having brothers and sisters. They’ve continued the summer tradition into adulthood\, getting together at the shack with its absolute beach frontage. \nBut now a bombshell has dropped: the four sibling cousins have officially inherited the property – along with an unexpected fifth share to CC. What starts out as the perfect gift\, and a way of keeping the family connected forever\, quickly devolves into an emotional power struggle. Half of them want to keep the legacy intact\, while the others want to sell – and each side will do anything to make it happen. Soon\, CC can’t tell friend from foe. When a body is found on the shack’s beach\, has this family dispute turned deadly? \n \nAbout the author\nAuthor\, Fiona Lowe\nFiona Lowe has been a midwife\, a sexual health counsellor and a family support workeer; an ideal career for an author who writes novels about family and relationships. She spent her early years in Papua New Guinea where\, without television\, reading was the entertainment and it set up a lifelong love of books. She is the recipient of the prestigioous USA RITA award and two Australian RuBY AWARDS. \nWhen she’s not writing stories\, she’s a distracted wife\, a sage to two adult sons\, a rail trail cyclist\, a volunteer in her community\, and a newly addicted homecrafts ‘show’ entrant. She is often found collapsed on the couch with wine\, knitting and her latest love\, an audio book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis 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/fiona-lowe/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sp-promo-talks-fiona-lowe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260316T055851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T032956Z UID:71323-1776879000-1776882600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - Ballarat Avenue of Honour DESCRIPTION:April 22\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nBallarat’s Avenue of Honour & A look behind names on the Avenue plaques \nSpeakers: \nAmethyst May & Gary Snowden \n \nTopic information to come… \nAbout the speakers \nAmethyst May\nAmethyst May is a student at Mount Clear College who has a passion for Australia’s war history. She will present a short documentary on Ballarat’s women during the Great War\, which won a gold medal recently. She looks forward to an opportunity to answer your questions about this moving tribute to our service personnel. \nGarry Snowden\, President of Ballarat’s Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Committee\nGarry Snowden is president of Ballarat’s Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Committee and has extensively researched the men and women commemorated in the Avenue. \nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis 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-focus-on-ballarat-ballarat-avenue-of-honour/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/square-promo-2025-ballarat-avenue-of-honour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260302T012427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044616Z UID:71025-1776884400-1776888000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260129T035010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044530Z UID:70398-1776972600-1776978000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Only The Animals DESCRIPTION:April 23\n@\n7:30 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \nMinerva Room \nFrench Drama/Thriller \n \nFollowing the disappearance of glamorous housewife Evelyne Ducat (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi)\, the lives of five people who are linked to her are brought together to devastating effect as the local police investigate the case.   \nOnly the Animals starts off as an intimate rural mystery and blossoms into a global affair where several strangers on different continents wind up connected in unexpected ways. The film employs Rashomon-style multiple perspectives that keep the viewer off-balance and guessing.  ‘An audacious\, witty\, and absorbing mystery thriller\, a tale of adultery and amour fou with a gamey touch of the macabre’ Guardian.  Highgloss Entertainment \n \nFrench Drama/Thriller \n​France\, 2019\, 116 mins. Dir: Dominik Moll​ \nBallarat Film Society \n  \nMembership \n12 months – Feb-December: $60\nFeb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 \nTo join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. \nMembership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. \nFor film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website \nAll films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-only-the-animals/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/only-the-animals-sq-promo-v4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260310T000249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044311Z UID:71128-1777057200-1777060800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:April 24\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \n$27.50 \nMeet at the BMI entrance  \n\nGet Tickets\n \nExplore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! \nThis beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to be explored. During these tours\, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, exploring the library’s impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts\, and learn about the building’s original purpose as a hub for scientific and technological education. And make sure to check out the basement\, which is steeped in mystery and intrigue – you never know what secrets you might uncover! \nKatrina Hill & Tim Harris | Photo: Jess Schroeter\nWhether you’re a local looking to discover more about your city’s history\, or a visitor seeking a unique and memorable experience\, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours are not to be missed. \nLed by expert guides who are passionate about the building’s history\, these tours will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Ballarat. Book your tickets today and get ready to step back in time! \nThe tours have a small capacity\, and therefore\, numbers are limited. \nGroup bookings are available – please contact our Tours Coordinator – Katrina Hill \nNote | Accessibility \nMost of this tour is wheelchair accessible\, however the tour does include entry into the BMI Basement\, which is not wheelchair accessible. The tour does involve stairs\, however a lift is available throughout (except to the basement). This tour is not Auslan interpreted\, and the guide does not use any amplification system. Tour groups will enter dimly lit areas of the building under supervision of the guide. \nBMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost / Bookings:  $28.69 includes gst & booking fee \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nMore Tours\n \nThe research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee and Phil Roberts). \nThis reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n\nUnder Minerva’s Gaze\n\n \nThis 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-tour-24-apr-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,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:20260424T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20250923T052206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044330Z UID:67565-1777064400-1777068000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:October 31\n@\n9:00 pm\n–\n10:00 pm \n$27.50 \nMeet at the BMI entrance  \n\nGet Tickets\n \nExplore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! \nThis beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts a fascinating history that is just waiting to be explored. During these tours\, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, exploring the library’s impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts\, and learn about the building’s original purpose as a hub for scientific and technological education. And make sure to check out the basement\, which is steeped in mystery and intrigue – you never know what secrets you might uncover! \nKatrina Hill & Tim Harris | Photo: Jess Schroeter\nWhether you’re a local looking to discover more about your city’s history\, or a visitor seeking a unique and memorable experience\, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours are not to be missed. \nLed by expert guides who are passionate about the building’s history\, these tours will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Ballarat. Book your tickets today and get ready to step back in time! \nThe tours have a small capacity\, and therefore\, numbers are limited. \nGroup bookings are available – please contact our Tours Coordinator – Katrina Hill \nNote | Accessibility \nMost of this tour is wheelchair accessible\, however the tour does include entry into the BMI Basement\, which is not wheelchair accessible. The tour does involve stairs\, however a lift is available throughout (except to the basement). This tour is not Auslan interpreted\, and the guide does not use any amplification system. Tour groups will enter dimly lit areas of the building under supervision of the guide. \nBMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility \nCost / Bookings:  $28.69 includes gst & booking fee \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nMore Tours\n \nThe research material for your tour has been drawn from – Under Minerva’s Gaze: 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (edited by Jill Blee and Phil Roberts). \nThis reference material is available for purchase at the Library or can be purchased via our Shop. \n\nUnder Minerva’s Gaze\n\n \nThis 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-24-apr-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,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:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260313T041015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044107Z UID:71275-1777483800-1777487400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Focus on Ballarat - Nostalgic memories of Stawell & Ballarat - 1950s and 1960s DESCRIPTION:April 29\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nDickie Larsen’s Pumpkin & Other Stories \nSpeaker: Geoff Carr\, author \n \nSpike is a young boy in 1950s Australia\, surrounded by sprawling landscapesand a menagerie of animals. Together with his friends Leany and Riddy\, they do what all young boys in the bush do: make their own fun. \nFrom chooks in outhouses\, exploding trees and rats at the flicks to standing up to backyard bullies\, farewelling dear friends and making unexpected new ones\, Dickie Larsen’s Pumpkin & Other Stories traverses the passing of time\, documenting a life well lived and fondly remembered. \nLaced with dry humour and typical understated Australian cadence\, Dickie Larsen’s Pumpkin & Other Stories invites readers to look back at life in a time gone by and delight in the charming stories of author Geoff Carr. \n \nReviews\nDickie Larsen’s Pumpkin & Other Stories is unlike anything I’ve read before. It feels like a eulogy – not a sombre one\, but more in the way you might catch up with friends from years gone\, with a beer in hand\, and swap stories and laughter and tears. It’s filled with absurdity\, heartbreak\, humour and a quiet reverence that never quite leaves\, even long after you’ve finished reading it. These aren’t just stories; they’re lived-in moments\, softened by age and nostalgia and celebratory for the joy of having truly known someone. Among that\, Carr gives us – the reader – something precious: the gift of sharing. These are no longer just his memories – they’re ours. And in that act of sharing\, the people and characters and souls and memories tied up within these stories live on. They continue to exist beside him and now\, beside us. Stephanie\, ARC Reviewer \nAbout the speaker \nGeoff Carr\, author\nGeoff Carr is a Ballarat-based author of short stories inspired by his childhood. He grew up in the Wimmera town of Stawell and cherished his caring and loving upbringing enveloped in the blue silhouettes of the famous Grampians and lesser- known Black Ranges. This was the setting before commencing his teaching career and settling in Ballarat for over fifty years. \nDickie Larsen’s Pumpkin; Other Stories is a collection of short stories that presents a sentimental portrait of boyhood and bush life told through Carr’s quintessentially Australian humour and country charm. \n‘This is a book of memories. I want people to be transported back in time where thosenostalgic memories can be reignited\,’ Carr said. Early readers have praised this collection as both a tribute and a celebration\, “like catching up with old friends\, swapping stories\, laughter and tears.” The standout piece\, Through Coloured Windows explores grief with striking tenderness\, while the book’s namesake\, Dickie Larsen’s Pumpkin is celebration as “one-of-a-kind\, laugh-your-ass-off funny!” \nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis 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-focus-on-ballarat-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Author Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/square-promo-2025-nostalgia-final-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260302T012824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043901Z UID:71027-1777489200-1777492800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:April 15\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \nFree – $12 \nLending Library\, ground floor \n \nThese classes offer simple\, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace\nthrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. \nThe in-person setting fosters a supportive community and\noffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.\nClasses include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our\ndaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. \nBeginners welcome\, no bookings required. \nFree for Kadampa members \nKadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)\ninfo@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589\nmeditateinballarat.org\nABN 86 114 195 550\nKMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation \n\nBookings\n \nThe Teacher\nChristielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher\, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings. \n\n \nThis 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-apr/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260303T233837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043820Z UID:71100-1777573800-1777579200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anna Johnston DESCRIPTION:April 30\n@\n6:30 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \n$11.78 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n \nWhen lemons give you life \nAnna Johnston \n \n‘Smart\, authentic and full of heart’ – Graeme Simsion \nFrom the author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife \nRedemption is a dish best served warm… \nRetired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow has lost his appetite for life. Widowed\, grieving and living in an aged care facility where beige slop passes for food\, Griff is done – with guilt\, with loneliness and with the lie that made headlines when he was diagnosed with dementia. Planning one final act\, Griff breaks into the nursing home kitchen to cook one last lemon tart. But the simple act of cooking awakens a long-forgotten joy and soon he’s restoring flavour\, dignity and delight to his fellow residents. Meanwhile\, his estranged sister\, Lisa\, is grappling with a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis\, an unexpected romance and a frightening health reality of her own. As secrets simmer and second chances collide\, both siblings are forced to confront what it really means to choose life. \nDrawing on Anna Johnston’s experience working in aged care\, the novel offers a rare and compassionate perspective on how people diagnosed with dementia are often dismissed\, underestimated and quietly erased. By telling the story through the eyes of a man who carries the diagnosis yet remains fully lucid\, the book invites readers to experience\, from the inside\, what it feels like to be unseen. \nDescribed as ‘Ratatouille meets A Man Called Ove’\, Anna Johnston’s second novel blends warmth\, humour and emotional depth while tackling timely conversations around ageing\, dementia\, neurodiversity\, LGBTQIA+ visibility in aged care\, and the power of everyday kindness. It is about being seen\, by others\, and by ourselves\, and about the possibility of reconciliation\, healing and second chances at any stage of life. \n \nAbout the author \n\nAnna Johnston is a former baby\, aspiring octogenarian and Australian author with a love for the heartfelt and hilarious. She grew up in country Victoria before moving to Melbourne where she lives with her husband and daughters. \nAnna followed her heart into her grandfather’s nursing home where she became the social support coordinator\, taking great delight in shaking up the usual program. When injury left her unable to continue working in aged care\, she began to write about it\, channelling her love for older people onto the page. \nAnna’s debut novel The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife became a international bestseller and has been optioned by Netflix. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nPraise for When lemons give you life \nThis event will be supported by Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \n \n$11.78 per person includes booking fee & gst\, also includes light refreshment. All proceeds go to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute to support the staging of our author events. \n\nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n \n\n‘An absolute chef’s kiss of a novel\, prepared with heart and humour\, guaranteed to please your palate.’ Troy Hunter\, author of Gus and the Missing Boy\n‘Smart\, authentic and full of heart.’ Graeme Simsion\, internationally bestselling author of The Rosie Project\n‘Written with empathy\, insight and authenticity\, When Lemons Give You Life is a delicious journey from regret to reconciliation. Heartfelt\, funny and uplifting.’ Julietta Henderson\, bestselling author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman\n‘For the burnt-out and world-weary\, Anna Johnston’s novels offer essential therapy – wickedly funny stories about flawed heroes with the power to  restore our faith in each other.’ Kirsten Miller\, author of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books\n‘A delicious treat of a novel\, rich with thecomplex flavours of love\, loss\, familial relationships and redemption. I adored it.’ Emma Grey\, internationally bestselling author of Pictures of You \n‘Anna Johnston imbues her characters with a warmth\, tenderness and singularity that makes them irresistible. A charming tale of redemption\, complex sibling bonds and the joy of a meal cooked with love\, this book will leave your heart full and your tastebuds ignited.’ Mikki Brammer\,  internationally bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover\n\n \nThis 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-with-anna-johnston/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/sp-promo-talks-anna-johnston-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260203T004930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043604Z UID:70518-1777813200-1777824000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Artistanbul: Create your own Turkish Mosaic Lamp DESCRIPTION:May 3\n@\n1:00 pm\n–\n4:00 pm \n$79 – $129 \nHumffray Room \n\n\nGet Tickets\n \nDIY Workshop | Turkish Mosaic Lamp \nBring colour\, light\, and creativity together in this hands-on Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop hosted by ArtIstanbul\, right in the heart of Ballarat. \nGuided by our friendly instructors\, you’ll design and build your very own mosaic lamp using pre-cut glass and low-fume adhesive – no cutting or grouting required. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels! \nEach guest will take home a stunning\, fully functional lamp and a take-home grout kit for finishing touches once dry. \nChoose Your Lamp Style:\n• Candle Holder – $79\n• Table Lamp (Botti) – $109\n• Swan Lamp – $129 \n \n Optional Add-ons:\nTake home your own DIY Lamp Kit (25% off retail) or browse our pop-up store featuring jewellery\, ceramics and finished lamps.\nAll materials\, bulbs\, aprons\, and gloves are included – just bring your creativity! \nWhat’s Included:\nAll materials & tools | Step-by-step instruction | Take-home grout kit | Retail pop-up access. \nPlease arrive 10–15 minutes early to collect your lamp base and get settled. \nQueries M: 0410 052 134 \n \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis 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/create-your-own-turkish-mosaic-lamp-may/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Australian Heritage Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-art-instanbul.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T043108 CREATED:20260119T033718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T043506Z UID:70102-1777921200-1777928400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Pub Cinemas Presents: 'In The Shadow of the Gallows' & short film 'Vendetta 19' DESCRIPTION:May 4\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \n$21 \nMinerva Space \n\n\nGet Tickets\n \nPresented by Pub Cinemas: In the Shadow of the Gallows \n \nIn 1873 a frail figure was walked to the gallows at the Adelaide Gaol. She had been convicted of murdering her husband\, and there would be de no reprise. The hanging of Elizabeth Woolcock has gone on in Australian true crime history as one of the most contested cases to result in capital punishment. \nIn The Shadow Of The Gallows is a psychological and biographical masterpiece that delves into not only the biographical and forensic details of the case\, but also the psychological state of a 23 year old woman in the final hour of her life. \nPub Cinemas invites to you view this original Australian production in the surrounds of one of our pub screening partners. We are dedicated to presenting amazing stories with a pint at your favourite local. Different to a cinema\, Pub Cinemas brings you real stories about the people who made us who we are today. \n \nWritten by Regina Chieftain & staring Hilary Boyce. \nRated MA15. (NLSV) \nVendetta 19 \n \nMelbourne’s inner suburbs erupt in gang violence during the 1919 Fitzroy Vendetta. After a year of bloodshed\, Squizzy Taylor stands alone\, solidifying his notoriety. Chronicles the early criminal exploits of these infamous gangsters. \n \nWritten Written and Directed by Roy Maloy. \nPub Cinemas \n\n\n\n \n$21.00 per person \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis 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/pub-cinemas-presents-in-the-shadow-of-the-gallows-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-shadow-of-the-gallows.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR