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71st AUSTRALIAN JAZZ CONVENTION 8 Venues of live jazz from 26 - 31 December (see page 38 for details)
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Ballarat CBD Map
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Welcome to BALLARAT
The name “Ballaarat” is derived from the Wathaurung Aboriginal name for the area, balla arat, meaning “resting place”. Built on fortunes made from the 1850s gold rush, Ballarat is known for its rich history, culture and beautifully preserved Victorian era architecture. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Europe. Ballarat is still yielding treasure today, in the form of quirky shops, hidden bars and worldclass cafés and restaurants... not to mention our lively music, art and performance scene. Best of Ballarat has been created to help visitors and locals make the most of what Ballarat has to offer... so start exploring!!
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Cubby Haus Brewing
Eat & Drink Ballaratians are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. You’ll find a strong and vibrant cafe culture just like in the big smoke. Farm-gate to plate doesn’t come any fresher than direct from the heartland of regional Victoria. Gourmet menus matched with boutique local wines can be savoured in intimate restaurants, or sample hand-crafted beer and hearty pub fare in rejuvenated historic venues. Ballarat is a foodie’s delight.
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Meigas
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A traditional Spanish tapas bar & restaurant, at Meigas it’s all about sharing & enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional dishes from all over Spain. Tue-Sat 12pm til late 33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444
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Aroma of India
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North Indian Cuisine dine-in (BYO) & takeaway ($30 min.) Free rice with every curry. Lunch Deals: $9 veg, $10.50 non veg. Mon-Fri: Lunch 12-2.30pm, Dinner 5-10pm Sat & Sun: Dinner only 5-10pm 432 Sturt St 5340 0844 aromaofindia.com.au
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Vegas & Rose
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Vegas & Rose is a little cafe + gift shop in Ballarat East. Serving Coffee Supreme, sourdough toasties and freshly baked treats. Open Tue-Sat 8am – 4pm 96 Humffray St Nth 5332 4287 vegasandrose.com.au
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Hop Temple
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Hop Temple is the place to eat, drink & socialise in Ballarat. Hop Temple pays homage to the frothy beverage itself. A place of appreciation, to worship beer – not just craft beer, but all beer – Hop does not discriminate. Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St 5317 7158 hoptemple.com.au
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The Gallery at Craig’s
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Ballarista
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People’s Choice Golden Plate Awarded espresso bar in the heart of Ballarat’s art & culture precinct. Pouring Hellbilly Roasted coffee & Grounded Pleasures hot chocolate. Home made cafe-style menu in an eclectic setting. Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm 2A Lydiard St Sth
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Craig’s Cafe & Larder
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Dine in Ballarat’s grandest of settings in the historic courtyard of Craig’s Royal Hotel. The spacious glass roofed conservatory restaurant is the perfect place for informal dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days.
Serving premium Genovese coffee together with delicious homemade meals and snacks, Craig’s Larder is ideal for express service or a relaxing brunch with great coffee. Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm Sat-Sun 9am – 6pm
10 Lydiard St Sth Reservations 5331 1377 craigsroyal.com.au
10 Lydiard St Sth 5331 1377 craigsroyal.com.au
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Alexandria Tea Rooms & Receptions
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Red Duck Micro-Brewery
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Serving All Day Breakfast, Lunch, Morning, Afternoon & High Tea, all made on the premises. Stockists of fine quality loose leaf tea from Harney & Sons and Art of Tea & Ballarat’s only purveyor of Kazbah Coffee Roasters. Fully Licensed. Open Tue-Sun.
Red Duck has been brewing craft beers for over 11 years. We offer a small cellar door experience where you can taste and purchase some of our many delicious all-natural beers. Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm
30 Lydiard St Nth 0427 587 655 alexandriatearooms.com
11A Michaels Drive Alfredton 5332 0723 redduckbeer.com.au
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The Mallow
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Cubby Haus Brewing
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Ballarat’s original craft beer destination. Delicious food, local wine, plenty of craft beer. Lunch Fri–Sun, Dinner Wed–Sun. Trivia Wednesday, Locals Night Thursday, DJs Friday & Saturday, neverending happy hour Sunday.
The Brewery & Bar is a destination for beer lovers and dreamers. Try all 5 styles while relaxing in our comfortable couches. The brewery and beer is hand made with passion. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday or by appointment.
20 Skipton St 5331 1073 themallow.com.au
884 Humffray St Sth Mount Pleasant cubbyhausbrewing.com.au
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Munster Arms Hotel
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Ballarat’s friendly gastro pub. Great range of craft beers and an extensive menu with a difference. Award winning coffee by Beat. Great staff & service. Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sat, Sun Lunch Family Roast (bookings only) themunsterarmshotel.com.au 10 Victoria St Bakery Hill 5332 2323
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This grand old building boasts a unique historical story. Breakfast til 4pm and a selection of pub-style food, beer on tap, delicious wines, affordable cocktails, friendly staff and quality entertainment. Open Tues - Sun 31 Sturt St 5333 4393 suttonshouseofmusic.com.au
Aesop at Sweet Fern
Retail Therapy The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems too. Ballarat’s local shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and you’re certain to take home something special and unique.
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The Crafty Squirrel
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The shop & studio of textile artist & designer Morgan Wills, The Crafty Squirrel stocks pieces from the designer’s label + vintage treasures, craft kits, gorgeous haberdashery & gifts from around the world. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-4 (Dec 1-24) Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au
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Sweet Fern
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Sweet Fern is a treasure trove of luxurious fragrances, exclusive perfumes & the complete Aesop collection in the heart of Ballarat. A unique & contemporary perfumery which celebrates the artisanal, the unique and the whimsical. 114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au
Sweet Fern
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Lark
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Ballarat’s boutique party & gift store with everything you need this festive season! Gifts for all ages, stocking stuffers, party goods galore and we can even help style your Christmas events! Pop in for Fizzy Fri 3 - 5.30pm and enjoy a glass of bubbly while you shop! Tue-Sat 10am - 4pm Fri 10am - 5.30pm Lark
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Antipodean Love
30 Armstrong St Nth larkstore.com.au
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Antipodean Love is the online home - and now retail space - for the best Australian and New Zealand designer gifts and homewares. We are here to help you find a gift you love from the heart of Australia and New Zealand. 61 Little Bridge St 4333 0209 antipodeanlove.com.au
Antipodean Love
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Barbarona
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Barbarona stocks a large array of vintage & pre-loved designer clothing & accessories for men and women + affordable fancy dress hire. In an eclectic shopping strip just 1.3km south of Sturt St with free parking. Open Tue-Sat 10am – 5pm 202 South St Like us on Facebook
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Bridge Mall
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Ballarat Tramway Museum - Lake Wendouree
Attractions & Tours One of Australia’s best preserved heritage cities, Ballarat will have you intrigued with her grand historic buildings, beautiful gardens and cobbled laneways. Ballarat’s many museums and tours bring history to life, revealing secrets and stories of times past. With so much on offer in Ballarat you may just want to extend your stay!
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What a find! Gold & Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures
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Gold Prospecting Adventures
Experience gold prospecting in the beautiful Creswick State Forest with knowledgeable guides to help you every step of the way. We run half day and full day adventures, along with private tours with one on one access to our most experienced guides. Private Tours: Mon - Wed Group Tours: Thurs - Sun 1300 882 199 goldandrelics.com.au
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Anson Air Museum
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The historic gym of the WW2 RAAF base is the home, museum and workshop for a volunteer group dedicated to the restoration of an RAAF Avro Anson. See displays of uniforms, aircraft radios, memorabilia, artifacts, aircraft models and early aviation history. Open weekends 1 – 5pm Ballarat Airfield, Airport Rd 5332 4651
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Ballarat Tramway Museum Map2A4
Ride an authentic Ballarat tram (some over 100 years old). Buy real tram tickets from the conductor and travel 1.3km of original track through the beautiful Botanical Gardens on the west side of Lake Wendouree. Open weekends, school and public holidays. Wendouree Parade 5334 1580 btm.org.au
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Cuthberts Charter Tram Map2A4
Cuthberts 939, opulently refurbished in 1940s style for private charter as an exclusive function tram. Fully equipped, heated & air-conditioned ready to transport your guests along the shores of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens. CHARTER BOOKINGS: 5334 1580 bookings@btm.org.au cuthberts939.com.au
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WED 30 NOV 2pm (GOLD COIN DONATION) FLY FAR Two short theatrical shows by local
Boxhead Ensemble & Matchbox Theatre Ensemble, part of ‘Arthur Studios’ creating improvised musings and movement based works for stage
THU 1 DEC 12pm FREE EVENT GRASP Featuring Eva Sifis, By Accident and panel talk by artists with ABI
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FRI 2 DEC THOMAS BANKS NDIS TALK 2pm
How to build your arts practice into your package
WEAVE MOVEMENT THEATRE 4pm
(GOLD COIN DONATION) A showing of artists from Weave Movement Theatre & artists from PINARC’s ‘Funky Arts’ community
SOMEONE LIKE THOMAS BANKS 6pm SLTB
TICKETS @ THE DOOR The story of writer, performer & disability advocate, Thomas Banks about courage, stereotypes & search for love. An intimate look at living with cerebral palsy
KOOKOO THE BIRDGIRL 8pm
A bizarre, visceral, haunting yet subversively funny performance that goes straight to the heart of the historical freak show TICKETS @ THE DOOR
ning 30th November – December 4th featuring local and – 4Bird DEC a including25 KooNOV Koo the Girl, Thomas Banks (SLTB), SAT 3 DEC te Hood’s ARTHUR ‘Enunciations’ (series of free and ticketed CREATIVE STUDIOS DIVERSITY CASTING 12noon FREE EVENT or) Presentation by Kate Hood GROUP EXHIBITION
Artists from the Arthur Creative Studios presenting photography, painting and
KOOKOO THE BIRDGIRL 6pm TICKETS @ THE DOOR
drawing, pottery, sculpture design, to see some discussion about thescreen many printing and digital media coming from around Australia search for SLTB SOMEONE LIKE THOMAS BANKS 8pm ap Arts 25 andNOV Disability – 4 DECFestival’ (see description above) TICKETS @ THE DOOR
THE INCLUSIVE ARTS NETWORK EXHIBITION
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Victorian artists celebrate International Day of People With Disability (IDPWD) Hosted by IAN (The Inclusive Arts Network) info@ian.org.au
SUN 27 NOV 1pm FREE EVENT
Music & movement by PINARC’s The Funky Turtles, TurtlEscape & the Sugar Bells Artists from PINARC & SCOPE
SUN 4 DEC KOOKOO THE BIRDGIRL 2pm TICKETS @ THE DOOR
PANEL DISCUSSION 4pm SYNC LEADERSHIP ALUMNI
ENUNCIATIONS 6pm TICKETS @ THE DOOR
Ever felt that you don’t belong? RASPBERRY RIPPLE‘s eloquent words tell the 21st century story of being in the soup together. Written & directed by Kate Hood
KooKoo the Birdgirl SNAP Arts & Disability Festival
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The visual arts are alive and well in Ballarat. Home to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest regional art gallery, Ballarat is attracting major festivals whilst enjoying a strong local arts scene. A short walk will take you from the historic statues of Sturt St, to the Art Gallery of Ballarat and through to the Camp St arts precinct. Make sure to check out the exhibition listings in our Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On section.
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The Lost Ones Map1E4 Contemporary Art Gallery
The Lost Ones is a contemporary art gallery and creative makers space in the heart of heritage Ballarat. Housed in an 1870s-era Masonic temple, the Lost Ones hosts exhibitions, workshops, performances, art classes and more. Wed-Sun 11am – 4pm 14 Camp St 4343 1754 thelostones.com.au
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Post Office Gallery
Peter Bowden “Remember Me” (detail) 2014-15 Oil on Linen 1450 x 955mm
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EUREKA ART AWARD 2016 24 NOV to 10 DEC 2016
Aldona Kmiec Balancing Act, 2014 (detail) Winner Eureka Art Award 2014 Courtesy BAF
ederation.edu.au/pogallery
THURS 6.30-8.30pm 0466 910 482
Suttons House of Music 31 Sturt St facebook.com/groups/ballaratlifedrawing
Huyghue House 15 Camp Street Alfred Deakin Place
works by
Bianca Patetl
November 29 - January 8 Cnr Haines & Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill Viewing 24/7
Terra Australis new work by
Penny Hetherington exploring mythological figures from Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History
December 1-18 Gallery Hours
12-4pm, Thursday - Sunday Official opening
Saturday December 3, 2-4pm featuring music by Douglas Gray
Romance Lane works by
Jade Walsh
November 25 - January 8 Unicorn Lane, Sturt Street Viewing 24/7
Supporting local & regional artists by exhibiting quality contemporary visual art, design & craft
House of Lucas Exhibition - Gold Museum, Bradshaw St
71st Australian Jazz Convention
What’s On
What’s on? .....plenty! Our mission is to make sure you never miss an event. And we’d love to see visitors sharing these experiences with the locals - what better way to get under the skin of a city? There’s so much to do each month in Ballarat: exhibitions, comedy, theatre, live music, film screenings, markets and so much more. Get amongst it!
Welcome to Ballarat
“City of the Arts”
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SNAP ARTS & DISABILITY FESTIVAL SNAP Arts & Disability Festival is a 10 Day Festival held in Ballarat showcasing artists with disability from across Australia. A series of Theatrical Performances, Artist Talks, Workshops & Visual Art Exhibitions (see page 26) Ballarat Mining Exchange. 12 Lydiard Street North
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PUTTING THE PIECES OF THE SELF TOGETHER ONE MOMENT AT A TIME Photography by Peter Blenkiron
BOAH Gallery
PETRUS SPRONK The Comfort of Forest Dark, ‘tween Dawn and Dusk (Series: The Magic of the Forest Floor) Burnished Ceramic Bowl 120 x 170mm The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery
100 Bridge Mall
UNTIL 10 DEC
PICTURE THIS by SHAC
(Soldiers Hill Artist Collective) Group Exhibition
Fairbanks Eye Gallery 917A Sturt St
UNTIL 10 DEC
EUREKA ART AWARD 2016 BALLARAT ARTS FOUNDATION Post Office Gallery Federation University Australia Cnr Sturt & Lydiard Sts
UNTIL 16 DEC
DAMASCUS YEAR 12 VISUAL ARTS Blue Artz
1039 Howitt St, Wendouree
UNTIL 23 DEC
CHANGE AND GROWTH
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TERRA AUSTRALIS
New work by Penny Hetherington exploring mythological figures from Australia’s history. Opening Sat 3 Dec, 2-4pm featuring music by Douglas Gray.
Backspace Gallery Huyghue House, 15 Camp St Open Thu - Sun 12-4pm
3 DEC - 29 JAN
THE RENNIE ELLIS SHOW
Highlighting some of iconic Australian photographer Rennie Ellis’s most defining images of Australian life, from the period of Gough Whitlam & Malcolm Fraser, Paul Keating & Bob Hawke, AC/DC & punk rock, cheap petrol & coconut oil, Hare Krishnas & Hookers and Deviates Balls.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Australian painter Peter Bowden joined by friend and colleague Petrus Spronk in an exhibition inspired by the forests of Central Victoria. Each favouring different disciplines, the artists first met teaching in South Australia forty-five years ago, and recently reunited, discovering they both now live in Central Victoria. Change and Growth features a series of paintings by Peter Bowden, and a collection of Petrus Spronk’s ceramics.
3 DEC - 5 FEB
The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery
Art Gallery of Ballarat
14 Camp St
BLACK MIST BURNT COUNTRY: TESTING THE BOMB
MARALINGA & AUSTRALIAN ART National touring exhibition of works by over thirty Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, commemorating the little known story of British atomic tests in Australia in the 1950s. 40 Lydiard St Nth
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WHAT’S ON ~ EXHIBITIONS
7 DEC - JUN 2017
CARLA FLETCHER (2015 Archibald Prize Finalist) ‘Twin Souls’ [Jenny Kee]
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ROSES FROM THE HEART
1039 Howitt St, Wendouree
Christina Henri presents a memorial to the 25,566 women convicts transported to Australia. Features thousands of hand-made servant’s bonnets.
10 DEC - 5 MAR
LEADEN HEARTS
Blue Artz
BALLARAT NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
This well-regarded photographic exhibition attracts entries from across the country and has been presented by the Art Gallery of Ballarat since 1997.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
10 DEC - 5 MAR
VERY LIMITED EDITION: COMMISSIONED PRINTS
Works produced by the Print Collectors Club in Britain from the 1920s & the Print Council of Australia since 1967. Including artists Alun Leach-Jones, Barbara Brash, Noel Counihan, Danny Moynihan, Robert Grieve, Franz Kempf, Mary MacQueen, Murray Walker, Allan Mitelman, Eric Thake & David Rose.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
17 DEC - 5 MAR
SIMON M-ROCK: THE HANGMAN’S GARDEN
This series of drawings by Ballarat-based illustrator Simon Mroczkowski, known as M-Rock, shows twenty-six of his friends being killed off in alphabetical order.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Messages of love, left behind by convicts sentenced to transportation to Australia.
M.A.D.E
Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka 102 Stawell St Sth
WRITING THE WAR
An exhibition of memorabilia & stories from WW1 Ballarat Library 178 Doveton St Nth
HOUSE OF LUCAS
Lucas & Co, a family-owned firm operated from 1888 until 1968, employing hundreds & putting Ballarat on the map as a producer of high quality fashion. Gold Museum Bradshaw St
ROMANCE LANE Works by Jade Walsh
Unicorn Lane Gallery Laneway next to The Unicorn 131 Sturt St (viewing 24/7) Works by
BIANCA PATETL
ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7) Cnr Haines & Hummfray St Nth, Brown Hill
2D & 3D ARTWORKS
By eminent Australian artists, together with award winning and emerging regional artists.
Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St
SNAP Arts & Disability Festival
VENUES Art Gallery of Ballarat
The Eastern
Irish Murphy’s
40 Lydiard St Nth 5320 5858 • artgalleryofballarat.com.au
36 Sturt St 5331 4091 • murphysballarat.com.au
Babushka
Karova Lounge
59 Humffray St Nth 5331 8459 • babushkalounge.com
15 Field St 5332 9122 Oztix 1300 762 545 • karovalounge.com
Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
Regent Cinemas
117 Sturt St 5331 3042 • ballaratmi.org.au
Ballarat Jazz Club Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St Bookings 0456 689 123 ballaratjazzclub.weebly.com
Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth 5333 5888
Courthouse Theatre Cnr Armstrong St Sth & Grant St
Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth 5333 5888 • hermaj.com
Welcome to Ballarat “City of Live Music”
49 Lydiard St Nth 5330 5555 regententertainment.com.au
Suttons House of Music
31 Sturt St 5333 4393 • suttonshouseofmusic.com.au
The Eastern
81 Humffray St Nth 0476 906 914 • facebook.com/easternballarat
The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth 5333 4866 • georgehotelballarat.com.au
The Main Bar
22-28 Main Rd 5333 7722 • themainbar.com.au
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au
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WHAT’S ON ~ MUSIC
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DAVID HOBSON STARRING IN
FROM BACH TO BING ALSO FEATURING
WED 14 DECEMBER 7PM ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL 3 LYONS ST STH, BALLARAT
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TICKETS: www.hermaj.com HER MAJESTY’S 03 5333 5888 17 LYDIARD ST STH
FABULOUS NEW CHRISTMAS SHOW FOR BALLARAT ~ A CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER!
MUSIC
B-Town was born with live music in its veins... from jazz, classical, funk, soul & dub to punk & hardcore, music lovers of all kinds unite to support local musicians and see international acts in intimate venues.
THU 1 DEC NATURE IN THE CITY ROBIN Babushka
FRI 2 DEC 8:30pm THE TROGGS (UK)
SAT 3 DEC 8pm SUN GOD REPLICA
Album launch with Zeahorse and Swhat The Eastern
Karova Lounge
SAT 3 DEC 9:30pm BRODIE GLEN
FRI 2 DEC 8.30pm BATHROOM SCUM, STEPHEN RUSSELL
SAT 3 DEC GOTH NIGHT
Babushka
The Lane at The George Hotel
Babushka
SAT 3 DEC 8pm FRI 2 DEC FREYA JOSEPHINE HOLLICK KEV ANTONIO 6pm by The Angel Band DAVID ANDERSON 9:30pm Accompanied The Main Bar The Lane at The George Hotel
FRI 2 DEC 9:45pm REGULAR BOYS Irish Murphys
SAT 3 DEC 8pm DEBORAH-N BAND Suttons House of Music
SAT 3 DEC 6:30pm REWIND 80S BAND Dinner & Show Book online: mercureballarat.com.au Mercure Ballarat
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SAT 3 DEC LAKESIDE TWILIGHTS: T THE ANGELS OU JON STEVENS LD O S BLACK SORROWS MENTAL AS ANYTHING Fairyland Reserve, Lake Wendouree
SUN 4 DEC 3pm BUNYIP
BEST of BALLARAT ~ DECEMBER 2016
FRI 9 DEC 8pm TOO METAL FOR MEREDITH
SAT 10 DEC 8:30pm WINFIELD
FRI 9 DEC 8pm BLISTERED LIPS
SAT 10 DEC 6:30pm MOTOR CITY SOUNDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Desecrator, Roundtable, Requiem, Wildeornes The Eastern
Babushka
FRI 9 DEC MG 6pm SHORT ‘N’ SWEET 9:30pm The Lane at The George Hotel
Supports: The Second Sex, Good Time Aussie Bogalars, Trucks The Eastern
FRI 9 DEC 9:45pm NO PLANS
SUN 4 DEC 2:30pm ONE PART GIN
SAT 10 DEC 6pm TOO METAL FOR MEREDITH
Suttons House of Music
THU 8 DEC 8.30pm BRIARPATCH Babushka
Irish Murphys
Frankenbok, The Hazard Circular, Never, Feast of Crows, Fall and Resist, Black Jesus The Eastern
Supports: In Return, Infinity And Beyond, Runk, Withdrawal Karova Lounge
Dinner & Show Bookings essential Suttons House of Music
SAT 10 DEC 9:45pm ROTHSCHILD Irish Murphys
SAT 10 DEC 9:30pm D&A The Lane at The George Hotel
SUN 11 DEC 1-4pm MARYBOROUGH JAZZ ENSEMBLE Bookings essential Ballarat Jazz Club
BEST of BALLARAT ~ DECEMBER 2016
SUN 11 DEC 2:30pm SCOTT’S STUDENTS BIG CHRISTMAS BASH Suttons House of Music
SUN 11 DEC 2pm LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE DAY Babushka
WED 14 DEC 7pm FROM BACH TO BING
David Hobson & Georgia Wilkinson Tix: hermaj.com St Patrick’s Cathedral
THU 15 DEC 2:30pm WAR SONGS AROUND THE PIANO
Bookings: eventbrite.com.au Ballarat Library Doveton St Nth
THU 15 DEC 8:30pm POLISH CLUB
Supports: Darts, From Oslo Karova Lounge
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FRI 16 DEC 9pm RHIANNON SIMPSON AND THE TRIPLE DELTA
FRI 16 DEC KEV ANTONIO 6pm UNTAPPED 9:30pm
Karova Lounge
The Lane at The George Hotel
FRI 16 DEC 8pm THE MEANIES
SAT 17 DEC 5pm 3350 STREET PARTY FEATURING YACHT CLUB DJS
Supports: Bleach Girls, The Shorts, Bottlecaps The Eastern
FRI 16 DEC 8pm ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE THE RADIO WAVES
Supports: Trillionayers, Hipster Kill Team, Ghost Chips + More Karova Lounge
SAT 17 DEC 8pm AGENT 37, THE YARD APES, 23rd OF ELVIS, TSUGNARLY
Suttons House of Music
The Eastern
FRI 16 DEC 8pm TIM HULSMAN
SAT 17 DEC 6:30pm VONDA BOUYS & THE FALSETTOS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Babushka
FRI 16 DEC 9:45pm MADCOW Irish Murphys
Dinner & Show Bookings essential Suttons House of Music
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BEST of BALLARAT ~ DECEMBER 2016
MUSIC SAT 17 DEC 9:45pm MISBEHAVIN Irish Murphys
SAT 17 DEC Noon - 9pm BALLARAT CHRISTMAS 2016 FESTIVAL Pierce Brothers + All day live music Armstrong St Nth
SAT 17 DEC 9:30pm STEFAN WALTERSSON The Lane at The George Hotel
FRI 23 DEC 9:45pm CHASING MOJO Irish Murphys
FRI 23 DEC LIVE MUSIC 6pm SHORT ‘N’ SWEET 9:30pm The Lane at The George Hotel
SAT 24 DEC 9:30pm LIVE MUSIC The Lane at The George Hotel
SAT 31 DEC DANCE TO THE DECADES NYE PARTY with TRUNK The Lounge at The George Hotel
BRODIE GLEN
The Lane at The George Hotel
26 - 31 DEC 2016 AUSTRALIAN JAZZ CONVENTION Since 1946, it’s the longest continuously running jazz event of its kind in the world. This year’s Convention will bring New Orleans to Ballarat. Eight venues in Lydiard Street: Craig’s Royal Hotel (2 venues), Lydiard Wine Bar, The George Hotel (2 Venues), Provincial Hotel, Miners Tavern and the Ballarat Mining Exchange.
FESTIVAL
VISIT THE CONVENTION OFFICE at The Ballarat Mining Exchange (12 Lydiard St Nth) to pick up a program. Open from Boxing Day. $30 Day Passes are also available from the Art Gallery or online at hermaj.com
www.2016jazzconvention.org.au
BEST of BALLARAT ~ DECEMBER 2016
THEATRE UNTIL 4 DEC (see page 26) SNAP ARTS & DISABILITY FESTIVAL Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth
1, 2, 3 DEC 8pm BOWL ‘EM OVER
CRESWICK THEATRE COMPANY Fun musical of Mavis Waghorn’s life revolving around her family and her beloved bowls club. Creswick Courthouse Theatre Raglan St, Creswick
3, 7, 8, 9 DEC 8pm 4 & 10 DEC 2pm LITTLE WOMEN
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BALLARAT NATIONAL THEATRE COMPANY A “coming of age” drama depicting the lives of four sisters during the American Civil War. THE COURTHOUSE THEATRE Cnr Armstrong St Sth & Grant St Bookings: hermaj.com
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FRI 2 DEC 5pm TWILIGHT TALKS
Jan Vennik: the Dutchman at Eureka tells the story of a Dutchman, present in the vicinity of Eureka Stockade on 3 December 1854 before he was arrested and, along with 12 others, charged with Treason. Former SBS Radio Executive Producer Yvon Davis’ first book investigates where Jan Vennik came from and where he went after his acquittal. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 117 Sturt St
COMEDY
MARKET
SAT 3 DEC 9am - 2pm CRESWICK MAKERS MARKET Artisans in the forest Creswick RSL Hall 60 Albert St, Creswick
SCOTS
SAT 3 DEC 8am DAYLESFORD HIGHLAND GATHERING
Immerse yourself in the culture of Scotland with Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Scottish food and stalls. A real gathering of the clans. Daylesford Showgrounds Victoria Park, Ballan Rd, Daylesford
FRI 2 DEC 7pm BALLARATCAT COMEDY Ballarat’s Own Comedy Club Fiona O’Loughlin The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth ballaratcat.com.au
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DANCE
MON 5 DEC 8 - 9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA
Victorian Railways Institute Hall cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St
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FILM
MARKET
TALK
TRIVIA
THU 8 DEC 7pm WOMEN HE’S UNDRESSED
Glamorous story of Orry-Kelly, a young man from Kiama who moved to Hollywood in the 1920s to become a renowned costume designer for Warner Brothers. Presented by Ballarat Film Society Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Membership required. ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com
BEST of BALLARAT ~ DECEMBER 2016 BOOK LAUNCH
SAT 17 DEC 3 - 5pm SIMON M-ROCK’S THE HANGMAN’S GARDEN
This series of drawings by Ballaratbased illustrator Simon Mroczkowski, known as M-Rock, shows twentysix of his friends being killed off in alphabetical order. RSVP to artgal@ballarat.vic.gov.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
FRI 9 DEC 5 - 9pm BALLARAT MAKERS MARKET
NYE
Christmas Twilight Market Ballarat Showgrounds Cattle Pavilion Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St, Wendouree
SAT 31 DEC 7pm - 1am NEW YEARS EVE HOP TEMPLE WOODFORD RESERVE SPEAKEASY
Get your ticket for a night of roaring 20’s elegance & entertainment. $120 Bookings from: www.hoptemple.com.au Hop Temple Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St
FRI 9 DEC 6:30pm VOICES OF REMEMBRANCE
Lise Rodgers reads from two evocative wartime works and shares their “Voices of Remembrance” Bookings: eventbrite.com.au Ballarat Library Doveton St Nth
FRI 9 DEC 6:30pm THE PRICE IS WRONG CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Dinner & Show Bookings essential 5333 4393 Suttons House of Music
SPORT
TALK
SUN 11 DEC IRONMAN 70.3 BALLARAT Lake Wendouree
WED 14 DEC 2pm THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF MR. KYLE
Australiana Librarian Edith Fry talks about the research into the diary and its mysterious author. Bookings: eventbrite.com.au Ballarat Library Doveton St Nth
FESTIVAL
SAT 17 DEC 12 - 9pm BALLARAT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & MARKET
Live Music, Food & Market Stalls, Bars, Christmas Wonderland, Kids Activities & More (see inside cover for details) Armstrong St Nth
COMING JANUARY 2017 4-8 JAN CYCLING AUSTRALIA ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SUN 15 JAN NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS SAT 21 JAN BALLARAT BEER FESTIVAL SAT 28 JAN RED HOT SUMMER TOUR
John Farnham, James Reyne, Taxiride, Daryl Braithwaite, Shannon Noll
SAT 28 JAN CHINESE FORTUNES at M.A.D.E SUN 29 JAN CAT EMPIRE & XAVIER RUDD
BEST of BALLARAT ~ DECEMBER 2016
MARKETS
BUY FRESH & SUPPORT LOCAL
MARKETS Discover the very best fresh food and produce and buy direct from local farmers and producers. Join the slow food revolution and you’ll see why foodies only source their ingredients from local farmers markets. BALLARAT MARKET SUNDAYS 8am – 1pm
BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET SAT 10 DEC 9am – 1pm
Wendouree Parade (opp. Botanical Gardens)
BALLAN FARMERS MARKET SAT 10 DEC 9am – 1pm
96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)
BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET SUN 10 DEC Twilight Market 4 – 8pm Buninyong Town Hall - Market Square Learmonth St (13km from Ballarat)
CLUNES FARMERS MARKET
Ballarat Showgrounds Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St
SUN 11 DEC 9am – 1pm
BRIDGE MALL FARMERS MARKET
CRESWICK MARKET
SAT 3 DEC 9am – 1pm Bridge Mall
BEAUFORT MARKET SAT 3 DEC 9am – 1pm
Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)
SAT 17 DEC 9am – 1pm
Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)
SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET SAT 17 DEC 9am – 1pm
Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)
Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)
DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET
TALBOT FARMERS MARKET
Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)
Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)
SAT 3 DEC 9am – 1pm
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SUN 18 DEC 9am – 1pm
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SERVICES Ambulance/Fire/Police
000
Ballarat Police
5336 6000
20 Dana St
Ballarat Base Hospital 1 Drummond St Nth Emergency Entrance off Mair St 24/7 Nurse-On-Call
5320 4000
5331 1918
81 Mair St East 24 Hours Emergency
5331 1918
Eureka Vets
5333 5959
121 Creswick Rd After Hour Service
0408 512 323
Injured Wildlife Rescue BADGAR Hotline WALA Sanctuary
1300 223 427 0409 137323
Ballarat TAXI Service 1300 60 60 24
Eureka Medical & Dental Centre 14 Albert St
5309 1111
Eureka Medical Centre Pharmacy 14 Albert St 5331 1199 Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
Priceline Pharmacy Sturt Street 1010 Sturt St 5331 1271 7 Days 8am - 9pm
UFS Sturt Street Pharmacy
131 008
Airport Shuttlebus
5333 4181
Ballarat Railway Station Lydiard St Nth
Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
717 Sturt St OPEN 24 hours, 7 Days FREE Nursing Service 6pm - 10pm
5331 9811
Chemist Warehouse
5342 9257
1609 Sturt St, Alfredton Mon – Fri: 8.30am - 9pm Sat: 8.30am - 5pm Sun: 10am - 5pm
TRAINS
1800 800 007
Ballarat Railway Station Lydiard St Nth Public Transport Victoria
ptv.vic.gov.au
Australia POST
13 13 18
Ballarat Post Shop Shop 31 10-16 Armstrong St Sth
5332 2675
Ballarat West LPO 1102 Sturt St
13 13 18
Bakery Hill Post Shop 26-36 Humffray St Nth
Coles Supermarkets 73 Victoria St 6am – midnight 6-20 Peel St 6am – midnight
24/7 Service Station
5331 3920
Coles Express 822 Sturt St (cnr Drummond St)
24/7 Service Station
Pharmacy 4 Less Alfredton Shop 1 Coltman Plaza, Lucas 5342 9855 Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 7pm
Eastwood Veterinary Clinic
5331 8597
APCO Easy Shop 523 Main Rd, Golden Point
Visitor Information Centre Ballarat Town Hall 225 Sturt St
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What’s New in December? TROLLS
After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. MUSIC BY Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Russell Brand, Gwen Stefani & James Corden CTC
IN CINEMAS
DECEMBER 1
STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE
The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans to the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow. This standalone Star Wars story is sure to delight both Star Wars Universe fans and the not so Star Wars obsessed. SUPERB CAST: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Forest Whitaker & IN CINEMAS Australia’s own Ben Mendelsohn. CTC DECEMBER 15
SING
A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theatre to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition. If you love The Voice, X Factor etc, then strap yourself in for the singing competition that will trump them all. Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth McFarlane, Taron Egerton, Scarlett Johansson & Tori Kelly STARRING VOICES OF:
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IN CINEMAS
DECEMBER 26
LA LA LAND
A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. This beautifully made film brings back the old-style of true Hollywood dancing musicals. STARRING
Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling CTC
IN CINEMAS
DECEMBER 26
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