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SUMMARY:Suffrajitsu & Playing the Ghost | Ballarat Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a suffragette rally and learn the art of suffrajitsu\, then\, explore Ballarat’s rich heritage of ghostly rituals and hoaxes.\n\n\nTwo historical shows with a short interval. \nSuffrajitsu – See a suffragette rally and a Victorian Women’s self defence display of suffrajitsu\, the noble art of self defence for women. \nPlaying the Ghost – Explore Ballarat’s rich heritage of ghostly rituals\, beliefs and hoaxes. \n\n\nSuffrajitsu\nSee a suffragette rally and a Victorian Women’s self defence display of suffrajitsu\, the noble art of self defense for women. \nIn the late 19th century there was a craze for the Japanese martial art of Jiu Jitsu among women campaigning for suffrage\, This was both for self defense from ruffians when door knocking\, protesting and gaining signatures and also as part of a campaign for women’s safety at night. Led by Edith Garrud this movement argued that as women were exposed to violence and intimidation in their pursuit of suffrage they should campaign to break free of reliance on men for their protection. \n\n\nPlaying the Ghost\nCome with us to explore Ballarat’s rich heritage of ghostly rituals\, beliefs and hoaxes through the winding alleys of Camp and Lydiard st this Heritage weekend. Guisers who created spectres to scare away ill fortune and evil spirits\, the wassailing rituals to protect against misfortune and the hoaxers who challenged the authority of the scientific anti-superstitious crusade by ‘playing the ghost’ in elaborate hoaxes. Also see the steps taken by 19th century police\, clergy and vigilantes to stamp out what was known as the “ghost nuisance”. \nFeaturing Fauvel the Australian Mari Lwyd\, a traditional spectral ‘Grey Mare’\, come on a guided theatrical tour of activations and Victorian artworks through Camp and Lydiard street to revisit Ballarat’s subversive and spectral past. \nBut outside the obscure regions tenanted by this creed\, there are distinct signs that ghosts\, which we thought were laughed out of existence by the robust common sense of the eighteenth century\, are creeping back into the world\, revisiting again the glimpses of the moon\, in these rather sickly times of the moribund nineteenth century.\n– The Argus 1884
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sptg/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Southern Cross | Ballarat Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:A harrowing journey across a harsh land filled with bushrangers\, wilderness\, and unscrupulous characters.\n\n\nJoin our rag tag team of travellers as they embark on a perilous journey from across the globe to make their fortune on the goldfields of 1850s Ballarat. \nOur diverse group of travellers will face storms at sea and engage in a harrowing journey across a harsh land filled with bushrangers\, wilderness and unscrupulous characters threatening both their lives and their wallets.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jttsc/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T003928
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SUMMARY:Murder Mystery | The Peculiar Demise of William Bailey
DESCRIPTION:A host and four suspects will guide party guests through a murder mystery  based on Ballarat’s shady past while a 3 course meal is served. \nThe Peculiar Demise of William Bailey\nLocated in the elegant Humffray Room at the historic Ballaarat Mechanics Institute\, party guests can dress up in 1870’s costume or modern-day cocktail attire.\nThe story follows William Bailey\, a paranoid and vain trickster from the Ballarat Goldrush era\, who has just tricked the Learmonth family into selling a profitable gold mine to him… \nWill you be able to catch a murderer? \n\nThere are two seperate murder mystery party investigations occurring.\nSaturday May 8th – Dinner\nSunday May 23rd – Luncheon \nOur sumptuous 3-course meal will include:\nStarter:\nRabbit terrine with cornichons and croutons (GF\, DF on request) \nMains:\nBacon wrapped quail with stuffed potato\, greens and jus (GF\, DF) \nDessert:\nFruit jelly trifle (GF\, DF) \nVegetarian Option:\nSweet potato and rosemary soup\nVegetable galette with accompaniments \nOther options including vegan will also be available\, please indicate in the notes if required. \nA free glass of wine is included with your ticket\, and the BMI Bar will be operating.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/william-bailey-mystery/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T180000
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SUMMARY:Rock Ballarat Burlesque Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Rock Ballarat brings the best of Australia’s Burlesque Elite to the stage with the wonderful\, witty\, wine-loving Tash York as your MC for the evening.\nTash will lead you through a night of fabulous performances by the amazing collective of Kitty Obsidian\, Dolores Daiquiri\, Azcadelia Ferri Maya and Rosie Roulette.\nYou will be enchanted\, teased and left begging on your knees as you witness a night you’ll never forget. \nBurlesque Fantastique!\nDoors open at 6pm – show starts at 6:30. 18+ Event \nFrou Frou Striptease!\nDoors open at 9pm – show starts at 9:30. 18+ Event
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rock-ballarat-burlesque-showcase/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210328T170000
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SUMMARY:Keep the Circle Unbroken - Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:Keep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian musicians performing on a new album of the same name.\n\n\nKeep The Circle Unbroken is a series of concerts to be presented across Victoria’s iconic regional towns this March featuring an incredible line-up of Australian musicians spanning two generations performing songs inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album Will the Circle be Unbroken. \n\n\n\nThe Ballarat leg of the tour will include:\nRow Jerry Crow: \n\nPaul Woseen (the Screaming Jets)\nJeff Consi (the Badloves)\nDion Hirini (Vika & Linda Bull)\nRob Hornbuckle (the Masters Apprentices)\nJohn Kendall (Uncle Bill)\nand Delsinki\n\nGuest Artists: \n\nKylie Auldist\nKee’ahn\nDan Hall\nJoyce Preacher\nLocal guest\n\nGuest pickers: \n\nHamish Davidson (the Davidson Brothers)\nJustin Brady (Things of Stone & Wood)
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ktcu/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210318T210000
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SUMMARY:MICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat
DESCRIPTION:The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens!\n\n\nThis event is your opportunity to be in the live audience at the Ballarat Heat of Class Clowns\, and to see some up-and-coming comedians perfect their craft! \n\n\nMelbourne International Comedy Festival’s one-of-a-kind national comedy competition for young people is now happening. \nClass Clowns aims to inspire\, engage and elevate teens aged 14-18 (Years 9–12). It’s free to enter\, and all students need is a 3-5 minute original act in any style of comedy. \nHeats around the country start with a 2-hour workshop\, where students rehearse and refine their act with the help of a professional comedian\, followed by an opportunity to perform for a live audience (YOU!). \nSelected comedians go on to compete in state finals\, with the winners invited to participate in the National Grand Final for a chance to win a cash prize of $1500\, and a workshop package for their school. \nFor over two decades\, Class Clowns has helped hundreds of funny\, young peeps hone their comedy potential. Past 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 and register. \n\n\n\nThis event is proudly supported by Power FM Ballarat 103.1
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/class-clowns-2021/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210313T223000
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SUMMARY:Big Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The newest local theatre company on the block\, LadderFrame Theatre\, is excited to show it’s well received original show – Big Women.\n\n\nUnder the guise of creative director Zara Wilson-Boyle and music director Chiara Angeli\, the show has been constructed using influences of Physical Theatre and Verbatim Theatre; its script composed of real words spoken by real people. \nThrough a process of interviews\, transcripts\, workshops and interpretation of theatrical conventions\, the cast and crew have created a dynamic theatrical piece that celebrates and uncovers the Big Stories of these Big Women. \nBefore the main performance Megan J Riedl will present her original spoken word poetry. \n\n\nDoors open | 7pm \nPre-show entertainment | 7:15pm \nMain event – Big Women | 8pm \n\n\nNote: While the BMI is an all ages venue the show does contain adult themes. This event will use strobe effects and theatrical smoke. \n\n\nThis event is proudly supported by the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – Ballarat’s independent home of Arts and Culture.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/big-women/
LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event
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