BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T125000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260212T045959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034613Z UID:70689-1783767600-1783774200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bulllwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production-saturday/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260313T024204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034457Z UID:71265-1784138400-1784143800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benita Bensch DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/benita-bensch/ 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-benita-bensch-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260129T044738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034341Z UID:70423-1784230200-1784235600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Journey Home DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-journey-home/ 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/journey-home-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260223T045111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034312Z UID:70806-1784833200-1784840400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-23-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260223T053244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034253Z UID:70815-1784919600-1784926800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-24-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260223T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034233Z UID:70819-1784988000-1784995200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260223T053430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034212Z UID:70817-1785006000-1785013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260223T053749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034148Z UID:70821-1785074400-1785081600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-26-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T204000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20251205T035734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034032Z UID:69366-1786131000-1786135200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/blake-pavey-a-bit-scared/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-blake-pavey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260324T234500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033956Z UID:71535-1786557600-1786563000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sophie Green DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sophie-green/ 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-sophie-green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260129T051107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033912Z UID:70430-1786649400-1786654800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Blue Trail DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-the-blue-trail/ 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/the-blue-trail-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260129T052341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033843Z UID:70438-1789068600-1789074000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-koka/ 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/koka-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ 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/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021533 CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T073342Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Maya Linnell From country show baking to raising orphaned lambs\, bestselling author Maya Linnell writesabout the life she lives and loves. A keen bookworm\, former rural journalist and radio show host. Maya is also an ambassador for the digital library app Libby OverDrive. She lives in rural Victoriawith a menagerie of animals\, sweeping gardens\, three bookworms and the odd tiger snake orthree.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More about the Author \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Limestone Coast horticulturalist April Lacey is determined to lead her family’s winery into the future. She dreams of opening a bed and breakfast at Lacewing Estate\, but soon discovers the crumbling historic building and her father’s reluctance to join the food tourism revolution are just the beginning of her uphillbattle. English winemaker Connor Jamison has travelled to South Australia’s iconic wine region to learn from the experts and carve a name for himself in the industry. However\, it quickly becomes clear that no matter how many miles Connor puts between himself and the accident that flipped his world\, the past keeps nipping at his heels. Can April’s fresh ideas save Lacewing Estate from folding or will they be a fool’s folly? And will Connor’s fierce loyalty come back to haunt him? United by cooking classes\, music and an unexpected involvement in the Penwarra Country Show\, April and Connor seem like the perfect match\, but with old flames\, new challenges and careers conspiring to keep them apart\, can this pair forge their own path together? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Praise for Maya Linnell Maya’s novels have consistently made: The Better Reading Top 100 competition –Top 10 Australian Fiction Bestseller in June 2019\, 2020\, 2021 & 2022Fifth highest-selling Australian romance author in 2022‘When a new Maya Linnell novel lands in the office\, we pretty much draw the curtains and shut upshop until it’s reads’ Australian Country Magazine ‘I’ve always wanted to live in the country so Maya’s books are always my perfect escape’ JoannaNell\, bestselling author ‘Full of warmth\, humour and genuine heart\, just like eating scones fresh from the oven’ ABC WideBay ‘Tugs on the heartstrings’ New Idea Magazine ‘Linnell brings a good deal of authenticity and humour to her story … an enjoyable tale aboutromance\, family and dealing with change.’ Canberra Weekly Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free: Bookings essential \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is being staged in partnership with Ballarat Libraries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Collins Booksellers\, Ballart on Lydiard will be handling book sales for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Not become a member\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANZAC Day | Ballarat Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour\n ANZAC Day Feel the Spirits  The Arch of Victory Avenue... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 BMI Appeal | Give now\n A message from the President Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Drowning Fiona Lowe Don’t miss Fiona at the BMI... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarat National Theatre | Ballarat Times by Evie Lamb\n Lots to dig about The Dog Logs by Evie Lamb\,... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ 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/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR