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SUMMARY:Toying With The Classics - Ballarat Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Ballarat Symphony presents classical music with a twist. A Toy Symphony with real toys.\nBeethoven letting the cat out of the bag. Mozart outdoing P.D.Q. Bach. And Haydn being more surprising than the Surprise Symphony. \nMusic by famous composers…with something funny happening! \nConductor: Hugh McKelvey \nProgram:\n– Beethoven: Symphony No.1\n– Leopold Mozart: Toy Symphony\n– W.A. Mozart: Musical Joke (presto)\n– Haydn: Symphony No. 45
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bsojune22/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Classical Music,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000
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SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Image: Seville Oranges (detail) | Geoff Roderick \nA workshop in painting basics.\nIn these sessions Geoff will be using water based artists quality Gouache (poster paint). Geoff sites five reasons for choosing this medium to teach. \n\nIt is opaque\, (unlike watercolour which is transparent) this means freedom of expression as it’s easy to cover any marks not needed or wish to change. The tube colours are mixed with each other and white to create shades and tones (as  in oil painting) these exercises could lead a student on to other mediums such as oils or acrylics.\nIt’s very quick drying. It is generally used on paper. It can be painted over immediately with other colours. It dries to a matt finish.\nIt can be applied in different thicknesses over and over each colour\, making it easier to learn and experiment with colours\, shapes and composition.\nBeing water based\, cleaning of brushes and any spills or drips on clothes will wash out easily.\nHe has had 40 years experience with this beautiful painting medium.\n\nWhat Geoff will supply \nFor initial classes he will supply: \n\nplastic palate\,\nbrush\,\nprepared paper A4 size\nand\, Primary colours and white Gouache paints.\nHe will also provide water glasses and rags for cleaning brushes.\n\nWhat you will learn \nWe propose to set up a simple still life for the students to learn the elements of painting ie. \n\nColour\nTone\nTemperature\nIntensity\nShape & Texture\n\nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. There is a clear advantage in being able to attend all sessions to make the most of Geoff’s experience as a tutor. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \nmore about Geoff Roderick\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these sessions the cost is $33 per session (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and seniors. This workshop will have a limit of 6 attendees per session. \n\nBook – 15 June\n\n\nBook – 22 June\n\n\nBook – 29 June\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220518T012107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T012107Z
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SUMMARY:LaNCE TV - Live in Concert with Motor City Sounds
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring you a much anticipated live event.\nJoin us in the beautiful Minerva Space at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, for a night of pure entertainment and cheesy disco classics with Ballarat’s most notorious television duo Lance DeBoyle and Gabriella Labucci. \nThis event will be broadcast live to community television station C31 Melbourne and to selected Facebook pages. \nLance and Gabriella will be joined by Ballarat’s premiere big band – Motor City Sounds\, with special appearances by Dani Fry and Stella Savy and live voice-overs by Mr. Randal Smith. \nFinger food and a glass of bubbles will be waiting for you on arrival \nDoors open 8.15pm\, show starts 9pm.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lance-tv-live/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220204T070341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T070341Z
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Herself
DESCRIPTION:Stars: Clare Dunne\, Harriet Walter\, Conleth Hill and Ian Lloyd Anderson. \nSandra\, (Clare Dunne)\, is a young mum struggling to provide her two daughters with a warm\, safe and happy home in which to grow up. With very little income and no savings\, Sandra perservers to build a house from scratch in Dublin: an ambitious dream whilst trying to escape the grip of a possessive husband and attitudes that make ‘it all too hard’. \nA tough social-realist film with characters such as a Peggy\, a supportive cleaning client and Aido\, a friendly house builder\, Herself portrays a world in which empowerment can prevail over callous bureaucratic naysaying. \nThis month’s film supports the Ballarat Irish Association. \nMadman.\nIreland/UK\, 2020\, 98 min\nDirector: Phyllida Llyod\, (Mamma Mia!\, The Iron Lady).
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-herself/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220407T041019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011029Z
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SUMMARY:Wendy McCarthy: Don’t Be Too Polite\, Girls
DESCRIPTION:Wendy McCarthy has been a trailblazer in the feminist movement in Australia for over 50 years. At this in-conversation event\, she’ll discuss her tireless spirit for activism and change\, as recounted in her new book Don’t Be Too Polite Girls.\nMcCarthy’s inspiring memoir is filled with cautionary tales and insider stories about her experiences as an outspoken advocate for women’s rights in Australia since the 1960s. Throughout her extraordinary career\, she has smashed the glass ceiling again and again and forged a path for subsequent generations of women. Throughout it all\, McCarthy has remained a country girl at heart\, and at this event\, McCarthy will appear at Ballaarat Mechanics Institute in conversation with young feminist activist Tierney Khan\, for an intergenerational discussion about the importance of finding your own voice and listening to it. \nThis event will be Auslan interpreted. \nThe bookseller for this event is Collins Booksellers on Lydiard \nPresented in partnership The Wheeler Centre
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/wendy-mccarthy/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z
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SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Image: Seville Oranges (detail) | Geoff Roderick \nA workshop in painting basics.\nIn these sessions Geoff will be using water based artists quality Gouache (poster paint). Geoff sites five reasons for choosing this medium to teach. \n\nIt is opaque\, (unlike watercolour which is transparent) this means freedom of expression as it’s easy to cover any marks not needed or wish to change. The tube colours are mixed with each other and white to create shades and tones (as  in oil painting) these exercises could lead a student on to other mediums such as oils or acrylics.\nIt’s very quick drying. It is generally used on paper. It can be painted over immediately with other colours. It dries to a matt finish.\nIt can be applied in different thicknesses over and over each colour\, making it easier to learn and experiment with colours\, shapes and composition.\nBeing water based\, cleaning of brushes and any spills or drips on clothes will wash out easily.\nHe has had 40 years experience with this beautiful painting medium.\n\nWhat Geoff will supply \nFor initial classes he will supply: \n\nplastic palate\,\nbrush\,\nprepared paper A4 size\nand\, Primary colours and white Gouache paints.\nHe will also provide water glasses and rags for cleaning brushes.\n\nWhat you will learn \nWe propose to set up a simple still life for the students to learn the elements of painting ie. \n\nColour\nTone\nTemperature\nIntensity\nShape & Texture\n\nFour part series\nThe series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendees standard. There is a clear advantage in being able to attend all sessions to make the most of Geoff’s experience as a tutor. \nWhy not register for the BMI Newsletter > \nmore about Geoff Roderick\n\nMore\n \nPurchase & confirmation\nTo attend these sessions the cost is $33 per session (price includes GST)\, discounts apply to BMI members and seniors. This workshop will have a limit of 6 attendees per session. \n\nBook – 8 June\n\n\nBook – 15 June\n\n\nBook – 22 June\n\n\nBook – 28 June\n\n\nBecome a BMI member\n \nOther payment options \nIf you do not wish to pay on-line please contact the Library on (03) 5331 3042 or email to reserve your place. \n  \nCommunity Art Project \nIf you have an idea for a Community Art Project then we would like to hear from you. \n\nCommunity Art Project\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220426T044236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T035153Z
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SUMMARY:The Reading Room | 31 May
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am – 12noon) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nCaleb’s Crossing | Geraldine Brooks\nMAY SESSION \nCaleb’s Crossing | Geraldine Brooks \nIn 1665\, a young man from Martha’s Vineyard became the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. From the few facts that survive of his extraordinary life\, Geraldine Brooks creates a luminous tale of love and faith\, magic and adventure. \nWhen Bethia Mayfield\, a spirited twelve-year-old living in the rigid confines of an English Puritan settlement – and the daughter of a Calvinist minister – meets Caleb\, the young son of a Wampanoag chieftain\, the two forge a secret friendship that draws each into the alien world of the other. \nAs Bethia’s father feels called to convert the Wampanoag to his own strict faith\, he awakens the wrath of the medicine men. Caleb becomes a prize in a contest between old ways and new\, eventually taking his place at Harvard\, studying Latin and Greek alongside the sons of the colonial elite. \nFighting for a voice in a society that requires her silence\, Bethia becomes entangled in Caleb’s struggle to navigate the intellectual and cultural shoals that divide their two cultures. \nOnce again\, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks brings to vivid life a shard of little-known history\, and through Bethia and Caleb explores the intimate spaces of the human heart. \nreleased and reunited with his daughter in England. There the lives of two very different men\, Charles Darnay\, an exiled French aristocrat\, and Sydney Carton\, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer\, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London\, they are drawn against their will to the vengeful\, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror\, and they soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine. \nReview a title \nWhy not review a book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n\nMy Book Review >\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-31-may-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220731T230312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T230312Z
UID:20941-1652785200-1656932400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition Copy
DESCRIPTION:In a celebration of the Ballarat Heritage Festival\, Our Collections volunteers have created a small exhibition of images of roles Nellie performed during her stella career (all taken from our heritage collection of books). \nThey have also collected news items about Nellie’s performances here in Ballarat (from our collection of Heritage Newspapers. \nThe exhibition will culminate in our program in partnership with the Melba Opera Trust Nellie in her own Write. \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nIf you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition-copy/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220512T045918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T010748Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Roles of Nellie Melba Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In a celebration of the Ballarat Heritage Festival\, Our Collections volunteers have created a small exhibition of images of roles Nellie performed during her stella career (all taken from our heritage collection of books). \nThey have also collected news items about Nellie’s performances here in Ballarat (from our collection of Heritage Newspapers. \nThe exhibition will culminate in our program in partnership with the Melba Opera Trust Nellie in her own Write. \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nIf you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-many-roles-of-nellie-melba-exhibition/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Collection
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220204T064213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z
UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb
DESCRIPTION:An unhappy couple living on a remote Icelandic farm are reinvigorated by a miraculous discovery in their sheep shed. \nFilling the void with a bizarre animal-human hybrid lamb\, a passionate attachment begins after naming the new lamb Ada after their lost daughter. Troubles and family strain ensues resulting in extreme drama and weirdness. \nCinematographer Eli Arenson shoots the many farmyard sheep at their height so as to peer up close and personal as they bleat and stare. \nMixing folk horror\, family drama and nutty comedy this strange and unusual film would premiere as part of the 2021 Cannes film Festival Un Certain Regard section and was described as a film that\, ‘shears expectations with its singularly wooly chills’. The film now joins a recent batch of hip\, auteur-driven horror movies that flirt with paganism and folklore so don’t miss it! \nMadman.\nIceland\, 2021\, 106 min.\nDirector: Valdimar Johannsson \n 
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220310T000624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z
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SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5
DESCRIPTION:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River\nSession 5\nFrom eel traps to bluestone\, our changing use of the Yarrowee \nBMI Twilight Talks are back! The series is hosted by Prue Bentley.\n \nPrue Bentley\nThe bluestone channel \nThe bluestone channel\, which winds its way through the city of Ballarat is a remarkable example of Victorian Blue stone construction. Built to manage the rapid rise and fall of flood waters\, which plagued the area around Bridge st\, the development of the causeway was a critical component in managing outbreaks of typhus through preventing the mixing of contaminates with drinking water in 1870s Ballarat. In the bluestones of the eastern channel. over sixty different masons’ or ‘bankers’ marks are carved into the hard bluestone of the channel. \nThis talk will give an overview of the channel and it’s history and discuss the significance of the marks on the bluestone\, which is unusual given the increasing obsolescence of the practice in England in the same period. \nDr David Waldron | Senior Lecturer in History\, Federation University\nAboriginal weirs and fish traps of Central Victoria \nIn the 19th century Associate Professor (Dr) Fred Cahir is an award-winning teacher and researcher in Aboriginal History at Federation University Australia. He lives and works on Wadawurrung Country. His research focuses on exploring the valuable contribution that Aboriginal knowledge can provide to Australia’s heritage tourism\, resource management and health and education sectors. \nDr Fred Cahir | Researcher in Aboriginal History\, Federation University\nBar\nThe bar in the Humffray Room (level 4) will be open from 5pm. \nTickets | Session cost\nThe session cost is $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person general bookings. \n\nBook Now\n \nWin a double pass to this Season’s Twilight Talks\nSHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF THE YARROWEE RIVER AND WIN TWILIGHT TALKS TICKETS! \nWhat do you love about our Yarrowee River? \nWe’re collecting stories\, pictures\, and memories of life on and by the Yarrowee River for our latest series of Twilight Talks\, focussing on this important local waterway. \nPost your story or picture below\, send a message to the BMI Facebook inbox\, or complete the form below. \nEach week from 10th April we’ll give away a double pass to that week’s talk. \nSo tell us your tales\, and share your pictures! \n\nmy Yarrowee\n \nArtwork Image: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Max Harris Image Collection  | Albert Hall\, 1953 (detail) | MH1615 \n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220310T000235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z
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SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4
DESCRIPTION:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River\nBMI Twilight Talks are back! The series is hosted by Prue Bentley.\n \nPrue Bentley\nSession 4\nLiquid gold down under\, and the “sludgy” history of Yarrowee Creek \nA Sludgy History of Yarrowee Creek \nBallarat’s mining heyday was not kind to Yarrowee Creek. Between 1851 and 1914 the Yarrowee was dug over\, redirected\, channelised and dredged. It became the receptacle for tonnes of liquid mining waste and was a conduit for diverting that waste to communities downstream. Susan will talk about how mining changed the Yarrowee and what was done to try to stop it. \nSusan Lawrence | Professor of Archaeology at La Trobe University\nProf. Peter Dahlhaus \nThe importance of groundwater systems of Ballarat.Groundwater is often the subject of myths and mysticism. Although it is an unseen resource\, groundwater has been critical to the cultural\, social\, environmental and economic prosperity of Ballarat. Groundwater supplies our rivers and wetlands\, mineral springs\, agricultural irrigation and urban water supplies. This talk outlines the groundwater systems of the Ballarat district and the holistic values these groundwater systems bring to our communities. \nProf. Peter Dahlhaus\, Principal Research Fellow at Centre for eResearch & Digital Information\, Federation University\nBar\nThe bar in the Humffray Room (level 4) will be open from 5pm. \nTickets | Session cost\nThe session cost is $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person general bookings. \n\nBook Now\n \nWin a double pass to this Season’s Twilight Talks\nSHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF THE YARROWEE RIVER AND WIN TWILIGHT TALKS TICKETS! \nWhat do you love about our Yarrowee River? \nWe’re collecting stories\, pictures\, and memories of life on and by the Yarrowee River for our latest series of Twilight Talks\, focussing on this important local waterway. \nPost your story or picture below\, send a message to the BMI Facebook inbox\, or complete the form below. \nEach week from 10th April we’ll give away a double pass to that week’s talk. \nSo tell us your tales\, and share your pictures! \n\nMy Yarrowee\n \nArtwork Image: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Max Harris Image Collection  | Albert Hall\, 1953 | MH1615 \nAlfred Hall\, 1953 | MH1615\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220322T044108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z
UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220309T235646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z
UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3
DESCRIPTION:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River\nBMI Twilight Talks are back! The series is hosted by Prue Bentley. \n\n										Prue Bentley\nSession 3\nHow people power is protecting local waterways \nJeff Rootes \nJeff is one of the original convenors of the Friends of Canadian Corridor. In 2012 the large Canadian Forest Blue Gum plantation was going to be removed and the land handed back to the State Government for sale. The convenors saw the opportunity to imagine a different outcome and developed\, with the community\, the case for a Multi-use Forest Park. That vision and success of the Friends led to the establishment of the Woowookarung Regional Park in 2016. Since the establishment of the Park\, Jeff has been secretary of the Friends of Canadian Corridor – an organisation that is now approaching 1000 friends. Jeff lives in Canadian on a small property and is a former teacher. \n\n										Jeff Rootes\, Secretary of the Friends of Canadian Corridor and the Bunanyung Landscape Aliance\nNick McKinley | Leigh Catchment Landcare Group \nCelebrating Landcare in the Yarrowee and Leigh River Catchments. This presentation will provide a snap shot of what activities Landcare Groups are currently undertaking in our catchments\, and provide some examples of some of our successful projects. \nBar\nThe bar in the Humffray Room (level 4) will be open from 5pm. \nTickets | Session cost\nThe session cost is $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person general bookings. \n			\n						Book Now\n					 \nWin a double pass to this Season’s Twilight Talks\nSHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF THE YARROWEE RIVER AND WIN TWILIGHT TALKS TICKETS! \nWhat do you love about our Yarrowee River? \nWe’re collecting stories\, pictures\, and memories of life on and by the Yarrowee River for our latest series of Twilight Talks\, focussing on this important local waterway. \nPost your story or picture below\, send a message to the BMI Facebook inbox\, or complete the form below. \nEach week from 10th April we’ll give away a double pass to that week’s talk. \nSo tell us your tales\, and share your pictures! \n			\n						My Yarrowee\n					 \nArtwork Image: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Max Harris Image Collection  | Albert Hall\, 1953 | MH1615 \n\n										Alfred Hall\, 1953 | MH1615\n			\n						Subscribe Newsletter\n					\n			\n						Become a BMI Member
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20211217T020950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z
UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am – 12noon) \nThis volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we progress this great new initiative. \nExpression of Interest to participate >\nFor more information go to\n\n  \nA Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens\nAPRIL SESSION \nA Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens \nAfter eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille\, the ageing Doctor Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There the lives of two very different men\, Charles Darnay\, an exiled French aristocrat\, and Sydney Carton\, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer\, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London\, they are drawn against their will to the vengeful\, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror\, and they soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine. \nReview a title \nWhy not review a book for the benefit of our members. We will publish these reviews in our social media and website from time to time. \n\nMy Book Review >\n \nThis event is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-april-22/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220322T043906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z
UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220309T235040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z
UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2
DESCRIPTION: The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River\nBMI Twilight Talks are back! The series is hosted by Prue Bentley.\n \nPrue Bentley\nSession 2\nWhat bird or beast is that? The special wildlife of the Yarrowee and surrounds \nGardens for Wildlife Ballarat  \nGardens for Wildlife Ballarat is a free\, community-based gardening program that helps people provide more wildlife friendly spaces in urban gardens. Rob and Sam are volunteers who not only enjoy their own gardens\, but get inspired when visiting other interested gardeners seeking advice about wildlife habitat at the garden scale. They’ll share insights about how creating a garden that is wildlife-friendly can help conserve local plants and animals and create stepping stones for them to move around our neighbourhoods\, parklands and waterways. Wildlife gardening has become even more important\, since many people have spent more time at home and been able to notice what lives around their home: Connecting to nature in our gardens is not only good for wildlife\, but is also good for our health. \nDr Sam Strong | Batchelor of Applied Science (Landscape Architecture) | Volunteer with Gardens for Wildlife Ballarat\nBallarat’s bounteous birdlife  \nBallarat and the surrounding region is inhabited by a remarkable diversity of birds. While bird communities have been impacted by historic disturbance and habitat loss what we see today among our birds is a wide variety of species that have proved resilient to change\, others that have taken advantage of such change and some that are only just hanging on and continue to be challenged by change. This talk will explore Ballarat’s birds in all their glory and will provide some insight into what the future might be for our birds. \nDr Grant Palmer | Senior Lecturer Environmental & Conservations Science\nBar\nThe bar in the Humffray Room (level 4) will be open from 5pm. \nTickets | Session cost\nThe session cost is $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person general bookings. \n\nBook Now\n \nWin a double pass to this Season’s Twilight Talks\nSHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF THE YARROWEE RIVER AND WIN TWILIGHT TALKS TICKETS! \nWhat do you love about our Yarrowee River? \nWe’re collecting stories\, pictures\, and memories of life on and by the Yarrowee River for our latest series of Twilight Talks\, focussing on this important local waterway. \nPost your story or picture below\, send a message to the BMI Facebook inbox\, or complete the form below. \nEach week from 10th April we’ll give away a double pass to that week’s talk. \nSo tell us your tales\, and share your pictures! \n\nMy Yarrowee\n \nArtwork Image: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Max Harris Image Collection  | Albert Hall\, 1953 | MH1615 \nAlfred Hall\, 1953 | MH1615\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220204T063345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z
UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot
DESCRIPTION:In late 1970s Britain\, fascists and racists were gaining ground\, extending their influence across popular culture. \nThis film documents a vital London protest movement established in response. Rock Against Racism (RAR) was formed in 1976\, during a hostile environment of anti-immigrant hysteria and National Front marches. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation’s youth\, RAR’s multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance. \n‘An excellent documentary about a heroic grassroots political movement whose importance reveals itself more clearly in retrospect with every year that passes’. (The Guardian) \nRoadshow.\nWhite Riot\, UK\, 2019\, 81 min.\nDirector: Rubika Shah.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-white-riot/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220322T043356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z
UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-mining-mud-and-medals-yvon-davis/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220309T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010012Z
UID:16885-1649869200-1649874600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River\nBMI Twilight Talks are back! The series is hosted by Prue Bentley.\n \nPrue Bentley\nSession 1  \nThe Yarrowee’s cultural connection: Then and now\nEnvironmental challenges for the City of Ballarat \n“City of Ballarat Councillor Belinda Coates is passionate about the environment and action on climate change. She will speak about some of the key environmental issues that confront Ballarat and the need to think globally and act locally”. \nCr Belinda Coates\nThe Yarrowee River Project  \nBetween 1995 and 2004 the City of Ballarat together with a myriad community groups and government agencies took the opportunity to make huge strides in the implementation of the Yarrowee River Corridor Landscape Master Plan. \nThe Plan arose from recommendations in the 1991 Ballarat Region Conservation Strategy and was initiated in 2004 by the community-lead LINCS Committee under the auspice of the Ballarat Regional Board. \nHedley’s talk will cover the work achieved and includes a 12 minute video presentation. \nHedley Thomson | Former Environmental Manager\, City of Ballarat\nBar\nThe bar in the Humffray Room (level 4) will be open from 5pm. \nTickets | Session cost\nThe session cost is $8 per person BMI members | $12 per person general bookings. \n\nBook Now\n \nWin a double pass to this Season’s Twilight Talks\nSHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF THE YARROWEE RIVER AND WIN TWILIGHT TALKS TICKETS! \nWhat do you love about our Yarrowee River? \nWe’re collecting stories\, pictures\, and memories of life on and by the Yarrowee River for our latest series of Twilight Talks\, focussing on this important local waterway. \nPost your story or picture below\, send a message to the BMI Facebook inbox\, or complete the form below. \nEach week from 10th April we’ll give away a double pass to that week’s talk. \nSo tell us your tales\, and share your pictures! \n\nMy Yarrowee\n \nArtwork Image: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Max Harris Image Collection  | Albert Hall\, 1953 | MH1615 \nAlfred Hall\, 1953 | MH1615\n\nSubscribe Newsletter\n\n\nBecome a BMI Member
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-1/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220310T034545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z
UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour
DESCRIPTION:The comedian touted as Australia’s answer to Seinfeld is back with a brand new show for 2022 – and with most of us needing a good laugh after the events of the last two years\, his tour will be just the ticket.\nAfter surviving the world’s longest lockdown in Melbourne\, Joe is bursting with new material\, has gone slightly stir crazy\, and will take his all new Live 25 show on a national tour to celebrate his quarter century of comedy. The new show is the pinnacle of his 25-year comedy career\, aptly titled Show Some Respect: 25 Live. \nFeaturing his unique brand of humour and sharp observations\, and over the course of almost 90 minutes\, Joe will honestly recount life as an ethnic Australian (or a wog kid as he prefers to call it)\, and now life as a husband and father to a newborn. Growing up in the 70s and 80s\, Joe’s view on how today’s generation of kids compares to his own experiences will have audiences of all ages and ethnicities in stitches.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joe-avati/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T114500
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220322T042236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010452Z
UID:17253-1649329200-1649331900@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220303T225404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z
UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research
DESCRIPTION:BALLARAT ANZACS | Display \nAt the outbreak of the war in August 1914 Ballarat men were quick to enlist. While most consider the Gallipoli landing on April 25th 1915 to be Australia’s first action of the war\, Ballarat’s first casualty occurred on September 14th 1914 with the loss of the submarine AE 1 off the north coast of New Guinea. Crew member\, John ‘Jack’ Messenger\, became the first Ballarat serviceman to lose his life in what became known as the Great War. \nBallarat’s Avenue of Honour commemorates the service of 3801 men and women from the district\, 758 of whom gave their lives\, their sacrifice recognised on the National Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Among these were nurses Gertrude Munro and Blodwyn Williams\, and George Merz\, the first Australian pilot to lose his life in the war. Some were killed in desperately unlucky circumstances. William Paisley was killed by a lightning strike\, Harold Dixon was struck by a train in Egypt\, Otto Davies was run over by a horse drawn wagon while sleeping and Robert Geddes fell overboard on the trip home. In addition to those on the Roll of Honour\, there were around 150 more who returned\, and died in the years after the war\, whose death was attributed primarily to their war service. \nMany Ballarat ANZACs served with great distinction. For his gallantry at Lone Pine\, Gallipoli\, William Dunstan was awarded a Victoria Cross\, the only Ballarat man to have received that award. Leslie Morshead and Albert Coates\, both from Tress Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, served in WW1 then again in WW2 with such distinction that they were both awarded knighthoods. Sister Rachel Pratt was amongst the many from the Avenue of Honour who were awarded high level gallantry and service awards. \nThe Ballarat community took great pride in the service provided by its citizens\, shown by the creation of the nationally significant Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour. In recent years the Garden of the Grieving Mother was created to reflect the experience of so many people at home while their ANZAC sons and daughters were serving our country. \nThis display will chronical some of these stories. \nThe Display \n\nThe display will be during regular operating hours of the Library. 10am – 2pm weekdays and 9.30am – 12noon Saturdays.\nResearch | Tuesday’s & Thursday’s | 12 noon – 2pm\nTalks  | Thursdays’ at 11am\n\nArch of Victory c.1925 | Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute Max Harris Photographic Collection MH 1211\nBALLARAT ANZACS | Talks \nGarry Snowden\, President\, Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour will facilitate a talk on each Thursday of the display: \nThursday 7 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | Garry Snowden \nThursday 14 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | Yvon Davis \nThursday 21 April\, 11am | BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | Phil Roberts \nThursday 28 April\, 11am | BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | Garry Snowden \nThese sessions are free\, we would however appreciate registration of attendance\, but walkins will be welcomed\, each talk will be approximately 40 minutes. Ballarat ANZACs Talks Registration > \nBALLARAT ANZACS | Research \nGarry with the assistance of Neil Leckie from the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum and Yvon Davis will be available to assist with family research into Ballarat’s ANZACs in the Heritage Reading Room on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 12.00 and 2.00pm. \nIf you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please complete the enquiry form below: \nSpecial note: If you are expecting to take-away data from your research\, please ensure you bring a USB stick or another form of electronic information storage. \nBallarat ANZACs Research Request >  \nMining Mud & Medals \nYvon Davis will be on hand to talk about this wonderful book by the members of the Ballarat based Victorian Interpretive Projects group. The book gives an insight into the tunnellers special role in World War One. The book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $33 \n \nCountry Victoria’s Own | Neil Leckie \nTraces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form the ‘predecessors’ referred to in the subtitle. \nThis book will be on sale in the Library during the exhibition @ $25 \n \nBallarat Mechanics’ Institute Heritage Collection \nItems from the BMI Heritage Collection will be in display. If you would like further information on how to access our heritage newspapers and books please contact the Library on T: (03) 5331 2042 or E: library@ballaratmi.org.au \nService at the Ballarat New Cemetery | Thursday 21 April at 4pm \nAt service will take place at the Ballarat New Cemetery to acknowledge the provision of Office of Australian War Graves plaques for the previously unmarked graves of 19 Ballarat ANZACs. This event will be featured in the display and there will be information available regarding the self-guided ANZAC Heritage Walk at the Ballarat Old Cemetery. \nThe BMI wishes to acknowledge the support of: \nAvenue of Honour & Arch of Victory. \nBallarat Ranger Military Museum \nBallarat General Cemeteries Trust \nIntegra \nBallarat RSL Sub Branch inc. \nThe BMI Heritage collection volunteers. \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220209T003958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z
UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI
DESCRIPTION:Beatles Legacy and Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute invite you to experience performances from masterpieces from Paul\, John\, George\, Ringo and Beyond in the Minerva Space\, Saturday 26th March.\nThis 2 hour musical journey will take you from the early Beatles days to their critically acclaimed solo careers.\nPerforming masterpieces from Paul\, John\, George\, Ringo\, and beyond!\nBeatles Legacy featuring some Australia’s finest musicians: \n\nRipley Smith (The Voice\, Sessions\, 21/20)\nJames Wally Howlett (The Elliotts\, 21/20)\nPaul Monger (21/20\, Hollywood Zoo)\nAlby Stefani (Geisha\, 21/20)\nRobbie Elliott (The Elliotts)\n\nThis show is a must see musical extravaganza!\nDoors: 8pm\nShow: 8.30pm \nNote:\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/beatles-legacy/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220128T024202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z
UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market
DESCRIPTION:Come along and experience our Maker & Community Market this March: \n\nMeet our makers & stallholders | View Our Makers >\nLive music | Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts >\nFree entry\n\n\n  \nBook Sale \nWe will be hosting a book sale in the Library. These books have been donated to the BMI by members and the Ballarat community to assist in raising funds for Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution. \nPrices range from $1 to $10. \n \nExhibition of works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled \nSimone Reid is displaying her works of upcycled in the Library up until Market Day | 20 March. \nWhy not pop in and make a pre-purchase. \nMore about Oaky & Ginger Upcycled > \nOaky & Ginger Upcycled | The Sailor Dog\nBallarat Imaginarium \nLocal artist Melinda Muscat (a regular on Market Day) has opened her new shop at the entrance to the BMI. Her stunning shop will also be open on Market Day. \nMore about Melinda Muscat > \n\nVintage & Collectables \nThe Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute’ Vintage shop will be open on Market day. This member lead initiative raises funds to support the BMI Library\, Heritage Collection and Arts & Cultural Activities\, pop in to say hello to Donna.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-2/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220302T072752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z
UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents: \nDavid Quirk – Astonishing Obscurity \nNominee: 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show  \nA truth. A lie. A vendetta. Obsession. Stalking. Inbreeding. Art. My brilliant football brother. My Christmas Island sister and an actual Prince lip sync dance thing that sent my career careering. \nDQ neva left. But DQ is back. DQ x \nAs seen in the ABC series Rosehaven and Please Like Me. \n‘Brilliant… we’ve been on a journey through Quirk’s own curious mind\, and what a ride it’s been. ★★★★’ The Age \nSupported by Jordan Barr \nNotes:\n•  Performances often contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/david-quirk/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220302T073238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z
UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens!\nMelbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind national comedy competition for young people\, Class Clowns aims to inspire\, engage and elevate teens aged 14 to 18 (Year level 9 to 12). It’s free to enter and all students need is a three to five minute original act in any style of comedy. Selected performers will go on to the state finals with the winner invited to the national grand final. \nFor more than two decades\, Class Clowns has helped hundreds of funny\, young peeps hone their comedy potential. \nPast participants like Joel Creasey\, Annie Louey\, Rhys Nicholson\, Aaron Chen and William McKenna have gone on to have a career in showbiz and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is always on the look-out for the next generation of funny people. \nIf you’re the teacher\, parent or guardian of a funny teen\, head to classclowns.com.au to learn more. \nNotes:\n•  Performances could contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2022/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220204T062829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z
UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 32nd Alliance Françoise French Film Festival in Melbourne\, we are screening the latest spectacularly mounted biopic on Charles de Gaulle. \nIn Paris\, 1940\, France is facing military and political collapse as World War 11 intensifies. The government panics and considers accepting defeat however on June 18th the BBC provides 4 minutes of airtime to Charles de Gaulle\, the leader in exile to address the people of France: a speech that history regards as a formative moment for the French Resistance. \nThe film focuses on just 2 months as events spiral out of control and de Gaulle’s family must set out on the roads of exodus whilst he travels to London to meet Winston Churchill. So revered was de Gaulle as a national figure in France\, when his death was announced in 1970 his successor Georges Pompidou announced: ‘General de Gaulle is dead. France is a widow’. \nPalace Films. \n\n\n\n\nFrance\, 2020\, 108 min.\nDirector: Gabriel Le Bomin.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-de-gaulle/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220302T004804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z
UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled
DESCRIPTION:Image: The Sailor Dog\, by Margaret Wise Brown\, A Little Golden Book Classic | Oaky & Ginger Upcycled \nExhibition of Works \nPrior to Market Day at the BMI Simone Reid will display a selection of her works in the library. Commission earned for works offered for sale during the exhibition will support Our Arts and Cultural Activities and the maintenance of Our Heritage Collection. \n‘All treasures are cheerfully handmade with my passion for small makings and low waste. Created in Ballarat\, Victoria. Everything you see here has a nostalgic\, re-purposed and vintage vibe. No two products found here are alike’ \nThis display will only be open during normal Library operating hours (i.e. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm | Saturday 9.30am to 12noon). We will also be open on Market Day Sunday 20 March until 2pm. \nMore about Oaky and Ginger Upcycled \n\n\n\n\n\n \nMore the BMI Maker & Community Market \n\n  \nArts and cultural activities \nIf you would like to provide feedback on BMI activities you have experienced or have suggestions on what you would like us to consider then we would like to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form.\n\nArts & culture feedback form\n\n\nSubscribe BMI Newsletter\n \n\nThis workshop is a BMI Community Art Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n\n \n\nMICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat\n\nThe search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event… \nRead More \n\n \n\nBig Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre\n\nThe newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\,… \nRead More \n\n \n\nKeep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian… \nRead More \n\n \n\nSuffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival\n\nParticipate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of… \nRead More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/
LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T151024
CREATED:20220204T030314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z
UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:We’re packing our bags and hitting the road for some weekend getaways!\nBe a part of the fun as we roll into regional Victoria with some of Australia’s funniest comedians for a series of outta town trips. \nFeaturing some of Australia’s most exciting comedians including Dilruk Jayasinha\, star of Celebrity Masterchef and ABC TV’s Utopia\, Alex Ward\, regular guest on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala favourite\, Daniel Connell. \nWhether we’re stopping by your neck of the woods\, or you’re looking for a cheeky weekend away\, we’ve got your entertainment sorted. \nNotes:\n•  Performances often contain coarse language\, sexual references and material that can offend.\n•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event\, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/outtatown2022/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event
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