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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body
DESCRIPTION:Buster Keaton in The General. Silent film with Live Band. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment as we take you back to the golden era of cinema with a silent film screening of The General\, starring the legendary Buster Keaton. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute will provide the perfect backdrop for this special event. You’ll be transported back in time as you settle into your seat in the beautifully restored theatre and prepare to be swept away by this classic film. To add to the immersive experience\, a live band will accompany the screening\, providing the perfect soundtrack to this timeless masterpiece. You’ll be captivated by the breathtaking stunts and comedic timing of Buster Keaton\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the silent era. The combination of stunning visuals and live music creates a unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Make sure to arrive early and take a moment to explore the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute before the screening begins. With its rich history and stunning architecture\, this venue is a must-see for anyone interested in the heritage of cinema. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of The General with Buster Keaton in a truly unique and unforgettable way. Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee Bookings: events.humanitix.com/busterkeatonbmi 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\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				\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Library closure Saturday 4 July\n                        The Library will be closed on Saturday 4 July  and... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        NAIDOC Week\n                        NAIDOC 2026 National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n                        The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \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                    Load More
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000
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CREATED:20260129T055545Z
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun
DESCRIPTION:Buster Keaton in The General. Silent film with Live Band. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment as we take you back to the golden era of cinema with a silent film screening of The General\, starring the legendary Buster Keaton. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute will provide the perfect backdrop for this special event. You’ll be transported back in time as you settle into your seat in the beautifully restored theatre and prepare to be swept away by this classic film. To add to the immersive experience\, a live band will accompany the screening\, providing the perfect soundtrack to this timeless masterpiece. You’ll be captivated by the breathtaking stunts and comedic timing of Buster Keaton\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the silent era. The combination of stunning visuals and live music creates a unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Make sure to arrive early and take a moment to explore the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute before the screening begins. With its rich history and stunning architecture\, this venue is a must-see for anyone interested in the heritage of cinema. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of The General with Buster Keaton in a truly unique and unforgettable way. Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee Bookings: events.humanitix.com/busterkeatonbmi 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\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				\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Library closure Saturday 4 July\n                        The Library will be closed on Saturday 4 July  and... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        NAIDOC Week\n                        NAIDOC 2026 National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n                        The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \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                    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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SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading
DESCRIPTION:Buster Keaton in The General. Silent film with Live Band. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment as we take you back to the golden era of cinema with a silent film screening of The General\, starring the legendary Buster Keaton. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute will provide the perfect backdrop for this special event. You’ll be transported back in time as you settle into your seat in the beautifully restored theatre and prepare to be swept away by this classic film. To add to the immersive experience\, a live band will accompany the screening\, providing the perfect soundtrack to this timeless masterpiece. You’ll be captivated by the breathtaking stunts and comedic timing of Buster Keaton\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the silent era. The combination of stunning visuals and live music creates a unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Make sure to arrive early and take a moment to explore the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute before the screening begins. With its rich history and stunning architecture\, this venue is a must-see for anyone interested in the heritage of cinema. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of The General with Buster Keaton in a truly unique and unforgettable way. Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee Bookings: events.humanitix.com/busterkeatonbmi 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\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				\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Library closure Saturday 4 July\n                        The Library will be closed on Saturday 4 July  and... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        NAIDOC Week\n                        NAIDOC 2026 National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n                        The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \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                    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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SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading
DESCRIPTION:Buster Keaton in The General. Silent film with Live Band. Join us for an unforgettable night of entertainment as we take you back to the golden era of cinema with a silent film screening of The General\, starring the legendary Buster Keaton. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute will provide the perfect backdrop for this special event. You’ll be transported back in time as you settle into your seat in the beautifully restored theatre and prepare to be swept away by this classic film. To add to the immersive experience\, a live band will accompany the screening\, providing the perfect soundtrack to this timeless masterpiece. You’ll be captivated by the breathtaking stunts and comedic timing of Buster Keaton\, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the silent era. The combination of stunning visuals and live music creates a unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Make sure to arrive early and take a moment to explore the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute before the screening begins. With its rich history and stunning architecture\, this venue is a must-see for anyone interested in the heritage of cinema. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of The General with Buster Keaton in a truly unique and unforgettable way. Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee Bookings: events.humanitix.com/busterkeatonbmi 								\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n									Tickets $16.50 plus booking fee 								\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n										\n						\n									Book here\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				\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n							\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n					\n            \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Library closure Saturday 4 July\n                        The Library will be closed on Saturday 4 July  and... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        NAIDOC Week\n                        NAIDOC 2026 National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia... \n                    \n        \n    \n        \n            \n                \n            \n        Rosemary’s Book of the Week | The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood.\n                        The Secrets of Provence Daisy Wood Provence\,1940 Thrown out of... \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                    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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