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Kadampa Meditation Series | Anger Management

15/11/2023 @ 7:00 pm – 13/12/2023 @ 8:30 pm Free Weekly classes 7pm Wednesdays These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. Beginners welcome. Free for Kadampa members…

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Kadampa Meditation Series | Daily Rituals for Inner Peace

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01/11/2023 @ 7:00 pm – 08/11/2023 @ 8:30 pm Free Weekly classes 7pm Wednesdays These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. Beginners welcome. Free for Kadampa members

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Past Truths/Bright Futures

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11/10/2023 @ 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm Free An evening of history and hope with local historian Dr Marguerita Stephens and local documentary film-maker James Freemantle.The Years of Terror meticulously documents the struggle of the Kulin clans to hold Country as La Trobe unleashed ‘the terror of British law’ on them.Based on the journal of Assistant Protector William Thomas, this work provides a

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Australian Burlesque Festival | The Big Teaser

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23/09/2023 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm $55 Headliner: Ferri Maya Host: Tash York Special Guest Performers: Cherry Velour Delores Daiquiri Artists: AZCADELIA Desert Diamonds Fandom Femmes Minnie Mayhem Summer Dragonfly Velma Vouloir Vincent Prize The Australian Burlesque Festival presents The Big Teaser! The Australian Burlesque Festival presents an exciting new show that opens prior to the official launch of the national tour. Get

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The Photography of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Now fully Booked

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06/10/2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $5 The BMI is home to thousands of photographs of Ballarat through the ages. Through the lens of several different photographers and collectors including Max Harris. Join us for a curator-led tour of the BMI’s photographic exhibition as part of the Ballarat Foto Biennale, as well as a special viewing of some treasures from our collection

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The Reading Room

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27/06/2023 – 28/11/2023 This volunteer lead discussion group meets on the last Tuesday of the Month 10.30am – 12 noon.

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Life Drawing in the Basement

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21/05/2023 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm $40 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

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The Photography of the BMI | Special Programs

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25/05/2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $15 The BMI is home to thousands of photographs of Ballarat through the ages. Through the lens of several different photographers and collectors including Max Harris, the BMI might just have that photograph you are looking for! Book attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. Bookings View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival

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The Artwork of the BMI | Special Programs

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24/05/2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $15 A detailed look at the restoration of The Girl in the Bonnet and other needy artworks in the collection. Book attendance | $15 BMI members | $25 Regular fee. Bookings View the full list of Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI Ballarat Heritage Festival | BMI Melba Opera Trust Scholars announced for 4 June

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Baron von Mueller Collection | Special Programs

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22/05/2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm $15 Up close and personal with Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller – Baron von Mueller was appointed government botanist for the then colony of Victoria by Governor Charles La Trobe in 1853, and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. He also founded the National Herbarium of Victoria and named many Australian plants. Come along

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