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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun
DESCRIPTION:Unleash you artistic potential on Sunday 21 May & Sunday 28 May\, two sessions each day starting at 2pm & 7pm each day\, duration two hours each session. Attention\, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits thee in the depths of a heritage basement\, reminiscent of the goldrush era of the 1850s. With thy pencil in hand\, and thy heart filled with a creative eagerness\, come and join us in this wondrous venue\, where inspiration flows as freely as the gold in the mines of old. Set amidst the raw brick walls and exposed pipes of this historic building\, our experienced models shall pose for thee\, inspiring thy artistic talents to new heights. With all the necessary materials provided\, and the expert guidance of our art tutor\, thou shalt have all the tools required to capture the essence of our models on thy canvas. Whether thou art a seasoned artist or a mere beginner\, this life drawing session is a must-do event. So\, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a bygone era\, whilst honing thy skills and exploring the depths of thy artistic creativity. Book thy spot now\, and let the magic of this historic venue transport thee to a bygone era of wonder and discovery. Note | Accessibility The Basement is not wheelchair accessible. BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility 								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $40 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Bookings\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Ballarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051722Z
CREATED:20260619T034945Z
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UID:73676-1797069600-1797170400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading
DESCRIPTION:Unleash you artistic potential on Sunday 21 May & Sunday 28 May\, two sessions each day starting at 2pm & 7pm each day\, duration two hours each session. Attention\, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits thee in the depths of a heritage basement\, reminiscent of the goldrush era of the 1850s. With thy pencil in hand\, and thy heart filled with a creative eagerness\, come and join us in this wondrous venue\, where inspiration flows as freely as the gold in the mines of old. Set amidst the raw brick walls and exposed pipes of this historic building\, our experienced models shall pose for thee\, inspiring thy artistic talents to new heights. With all the necessary materials provided\, and the expert guidance of our art tutor\, thou shalt have all the tools required to capture the essence of our models on thy canvas. Whether thou art a seasoned artist or a mere beginner\, this life drawing session is a must-do event. So\, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a bygone era\, whilst honing thy skills and exploring the depths of thy artistic creativity. Book thy spot now\, and let the magic of this historic venue transport thee to a bygone era of wonder and discovery. Note | Accessibility The Basement is not wheelchair accessible. BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility 								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $40 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Bookings\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Ballarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270501T100000
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CREATED:20260619T051024Z
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UID:73683-1809165600-1809266400@ballaratmi.org.au
SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading
DESCRIPTION:Unleash you artistic potential on Sunday 21 May & Sunday 28 May\, two sessions each day starting at 2pm & 7pm each day\, duration two hours each session. Attention\, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits thee in the depths of a heritage basement\, reminiscent of the goldrush era of the 1850s. With thy pencil in hand\, and thy heart filled with a creative eagerness\, come and join us in this wondrous venue\, where inspiration flows as freely as the gold in the mines of old. Set amidst the raw brick walls and exposed pipes of this historic building\, our experienced models shall pose for thee\, inspiring thy artistic talents to new heights. With all the necessary materials provided\, and the expert guidance of our art tutor\, thou shalt have all the tools required to capture the essence of our models on thy canvas. Whether thou art a seasoned artist or a mere beginner\, this life drawing session is a must-do event. So\, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a bygone era\, whilst honing thy skills and exploring the depths of thy artistic creativity. Book thy spot now\, and let the magic of this historic venue transport thee to a bygone era of wonder and discovery. Note | Accessibility The Basement is not wheelchair accessible. BMI Accessibility information can be found at https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility 								\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Cost: $40 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Bookings\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n																														\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n																\n															\n															\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Ballarat Heritage Festival | BMI\n					\n					\n								\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        A Message from the Chair | BMI Board of Directors | July 2026\n                        Membership Contriubtions I imagine many of you have received requests... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | For All The Dead Girls by Sherryl Clark\n                        For All The Dead Girls Sherryl Clark Don’t miss Sherryl... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        BMI Collection Events\n                        Events staged in conjunction with our Heritage Collection will be... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | Where Truth Ends by Mark Smith\n                        Where Truth Ends Mark Smith Don’t miss Mark who will... \n                    \n        \n    \n            \n                    \n                \n                    \n                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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