The Reading Room This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly, the last Monday of the month, in the Heritage Reading Room (subject to availability) . Members will select books to be discussed which will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry and short stories. If you would like to be a part of this group (free […]
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A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.
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October 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $10 Humffray Room Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret Benjamin Stevenson. Strap yourself in for Christmas hijinks, done the way only Benjamin Stevenson can.’ Hayley Scrivenor An ingenious and hilarious meta-murder mystery. - Sunday Times When a Christmas show takes a dark turn after a magician’s guillotine […]
$10
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October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings.The in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to […]
Free – $15
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November 1 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm $32 The finest guitar player of this generation. The young virtuoso recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation” has been selling out shows all over the globe and will be bringing his dynamite live show back home audiences this Spring! Growing up in the […]
$32
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2 events,
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November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm $30.75 Minerva Space Grogan These are the tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead, while attempting to remain a man of the people. The people aren’t really honouring their end of the bargain. Besides nothing, the crushing majority of people don’t know anything. […]
$30.75
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November 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room The archaeology of a Goldrush city - identifying, protecting and managing Ballarat’s buried relics and ruins. Speaker: Jeremy Smith. Heritage Victoria recently received funding from the Heritage Council Victoria to prepare an Archaeology Management Plan for parts of […]
$8 – $12
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November 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided […]
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November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm $15.00 – $20.00 Humffray Room Get Tickets Album Launch: With Love. Jackson Dahlenburg | Photo: Issy Austin Ballarat born pianist returning home to launch his debut instrumental solo piano album With Love. Combining jazz teachings with classical, ambient, and contemporary music, Jackson plays piano as a tool […]
$15.00 – $20.00
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November 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $10 Humffray Room Get Tickets The Golden Thread Tea Cooper. Intricate threads from the past and the present bind together a yellow silk dress, lost gold and a missing grandmother in a twisty historical mystery from the bestselling author of: The Talented Mrs Greenway. Maitland, 1889When nineteen-year-old […]
$10
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November 11 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm $33 – $66 Get Tickets Yorkshire Folk Singer. Jack Rutter Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years.A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing […]
$33 – $66
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November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings.The in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to […]
Free – $15
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3 events,
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November 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cinematic Donkey Odyssey Described by critics as a ‘sensuous reimagining of Robert Bresson’s Au hazard Balthazar’ (1966), EO is the name of a donkey sprung free from a circus and separated from Kasandra (Sandra Drzymalska), a young woman who dotes on him, only to wander around Poland […] |
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BMI FUNDRAISER | The BMI vintage & Pre-loved Shop are showcasing their wares Make time for a lovely get together. A glass of champagne on entry with music accompaniment and a beautiful high tea with: Fashion Parade...
$25
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STELLA DAY OUT: Writing about the Future | Kate Mildenhall in conversation with Van Badham | 16 November 1pm - 2pm | Free
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STELLA DAY OUT: Travel Writing | Adriane Howell and Favel Parrett in conversation with Fiona Sweet. | 16 November 3pm - 4pm | Free.
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3 events,
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BMI FUNDRAISER | The BMI vintage & Pre-loved Shop are showcasing their wares Make time for a lovely get together. A glass of champagne on entry with music accompaniment and a beautiful high tea with: Fashion Parade...
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4 events,
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November 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room Get tickets How James became King: The true story of James 'King' O'Malley Speaker: Author, Brian O'Malley Brian O'Malley is a retired Australian Federal public servant with experience in law enforcement functions and wide range of work and […]
$8 – $12
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November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided […]
Free – $15
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November 22 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm $100 – $1000 Snake Valley Golf Club Registration now complete Take part in this important BMI fundraiser 9 holes of golf (approximately 2.5hrs) preceeded by lunch, a raffle, presentations and then the option to play another 9 holes of golf and enjoy daylight saving on the picturesque […]
$100 – $1000
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November 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm $55 Get Tickets Australia's most authentic Johnny Cash & June Carter Show, with full live band. Get Rhythm Will take you on a Musical Journey Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show delivers a respectful Cash experience that will leave you uplifted and energised. Lead by […]
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November 23 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm $28.69 Get Tickets Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the […]
$28.69
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November 23 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm $28.69 Get Tickets Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the […]
$28.69
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4 events,
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November 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bar open at 5pm $8 – $12 Humffray Room Get Tickets Johnny Alloo... of Ballarat notoriety Speaker: Author, John Smyth Article: by Edwina Williams, Ballarat Times - Friday 24 May 2024 When you hear ‘Johnny Alloo,’ you might be like many people in Ballarat who associate the […]
$8 – $12
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November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided […]
Free – $15
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November 30 @ 10:00 am - December 1 @ 2:00 pm Free Lending Library Books priced from $1 - more for collectable items. Image, artist impression only | Photo by | helloiamtugce Don't miss our book sale this weekend. Admission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of […]
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