Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

In Conversation with J Mary Masters *This event has now been CANCELLED*
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
Jock Serong We’re excited to be bringing acclaimed author Jock Serong back to Ballarat after his success facilitating our much loved Ann Cleeves event last year. Jock will be In Conversation with debut author, Lyn Yeowart. Don’t miss this chance to see this engaging speaker live.

Lyn Yeowart | Credit LJM Photography

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This event is a BMI Community Cultural Project – Ballarat’s Oldest Cultural Institution

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Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour
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Crafting Conversation: The Artists Edition
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2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

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2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Twilight Talks 2025, Season 5, Recent Years | Ballarat's Her Majesty's Reinvention, Presented by Richard Nicholson
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Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview | Show now SOLD OUT
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