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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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Munster Arms Hotel
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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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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A small comfortable cafe serving excellent coffee, light meals & nice sweet things. The prices are low, & the service is friendly. A great escape from daily pressures, recommended by a large, loyal following of satisfied customers. Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm 2A Lydiard St Sth
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The Gallery at Craig’s
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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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Red Duck Micro-Brewery
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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 11A Michaels Drive Alfredton 5332 0723 redduckbeer.com.au
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The Mallow
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Ballarat’s original gastropub and craft beer destination. YARD BAR open for summer. Drinks, food, sunshine, tunes. Happy hour every day until 6pm, trivia Wednesdays, local Thursdays, neverending happy hour Sundays. 20 Skipton St 5331 1073 themallow.com.au
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Cubby Haus Brewing
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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. 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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Try & Guess
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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 collected from around the world. Thu & Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 4 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 & whimsical. 114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au
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Lark
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Antipodean Love
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Ballarat’s boutique party and gift store, with everything you need to make your event look like those amazing weddings, showers and birthday parties you’ve seen on Pinterest. Come and browse, or shop our full range online. Event styling also available in store. Tue-Sat 10am – 4pm 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
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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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Try & Guess
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An enchanting gift & homeware store right in the heart of Ballarat, Try & Guess proudly stocks local, Australian & Fair Trade delights, whilst giving back to the local community. Simply beautiful! Open Mon-Sat 332 Sturt St 0419 854 710 tryguess.com.au
Whether it’s for coffee and cake or a fashion shopping extravaganza Studio g.a.s Ballarat is a destination must! A quaint little store whose eclectic fashion style sets the perfect foundation for a mix ‘n match smorgasbord between labels, styles and shoes. M-F 10-5.30 S 10-4 207a Creswick Rd 53 388 202
G.ifts A.pparel S.hoes & Café
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Eerie Tours - Ararat Lunatic Asylum
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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ARADALE GHOST TOURS Ararat Lunatic Asylum
Discover Ballarat’s dark side with the Ballarat Ghost Tour and Ballarat Old Cemetery Tour. Explore underground buildings, alleyways and the remains of the Old Ballarat Gaol, or Australia’s premier Goldrush 10% cemetery.
Aradale Ghost Tours takes you through Australia’s largest abandoned lunatic asylum. 2 hour Ghost Tours, investigation tours, and 6 hour Ultimate tours available. One of the most popular ghost tours in 10% the country.
Eerie Tours 1300 856 668 eerietours.com.au
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ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
Ballarat Tramway Museum Map2A4
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Swimming Pools & Water Play www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
Gillies St North. Ph 5334 2499
Brown Hill Aquatic Centre
Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill. Ph 5338 8663
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.
Anson Air Museum
Buninyong Aquatic Centre
Forest St, Buninyong. Ph 5341 3302
Eureka Aquatic Centre & Outdoor Water Play
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Stawell St, Ballarat. Ph 5334 4641
Midlands Outdoor Water Play
Sebastapol Outdoor Water Play Victory Park, Vickers St, Sebastopol
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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
Chisholm St, Black Hill. Ph 5331 4300
Midlands Reserve, Doveton St, Ballarat Nth
Wendouree Parade 5334 1580 btm.org.au
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Black Hill Aquatic Centre
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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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Visual Arts staff, Research Associates, Associate and Adjunct Professors POST OFFICE GALLERY Federation University Australia Cnr Sturt and Lydiard St Ballarat Wed to Sat: 12–5pm Mon/Tue: Open by appointment Admission: Always free federation.edu.au/pogallery James Pasakos The Bridge, 2016 drypoint courtesy the artist
Guirguis NEW ART PRIZE 25 MARCH — 14 MAY 2017
Come and see the work of Australia’s best contemporary artists in Ballarat ABDUL ABDULLAH • JOEL ARTHUR ERIN COATES • DAMP CARLY FISCHER • NATASHA JOHNS-MESSENGER JUMAADI • JULIA MCINERNEY BRIAN ROBINSON • JULIA ROBINSON ALISTAIR ROWE • YHONNIE SCARCE ESTHER STEWART • PETER VANDERMARK Post Office Gallery, Federation University Australia Art Gallery of Ballarat OPEN 10AM - 5PM DAILY federation.edu.au/gnap
Shaun Tan Albion Street Blue The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery
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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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Art Gallery of Ballarat
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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
Enjoy one of the best collections of Australian art in the country, with leading artists from all eras represented. Catch one of the exciting exhibitions, browse the shop or enjoy great food in the café. Open daily 10am – 5pm
14 Camp St 4343 1754 thelostones.com.au
40 Lydiard St Nth 5320 5858 artgalleryofballarat.com.au
Brooke Hutchinson Gra-FACE-i NEXT GEN 2017 Art Gallery of Ballarat
Huyghue House 15 Camp Street Alfred Deakin Place
Exploring the the dog dog as as Exploring subject and and symbol symbol subject
3-26 February Open Thurs-Sunday 12-4pm
After the Fire
Documentary photographs & interpretive ceramic sculptures responding to the colours, shapes & textures arising from the 2015 Scottsburn fires
Dawn Whitehand
January 11 - February 16 Weeramar Park cnr Gillies & Norman Streets Wendouree Viewing 24/7
2-26 February Open Thurs-Sunday 12-4pm
“Benedicto”
“All power is contained within the cube, all mysteries in three pure vessels”
Frances Guerin
January 9 - February 16 Unicorn Lane, Sturt Street Ballarat Viewing 24/7
Supporting local & regional artists by exhibiting quality contemporary visual art, design & craft
Bangarra Dance Theatre - Terrain
Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival
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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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. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
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BENEDICTO
Works by Frances Guerin. All power is contained within the cube, all mysteries in three pure vessels. Unicorn Lane Gallery (viewing 24/7) Laneway next to The Unicorn. 131 Sturt St
UNTIL 16 FEB
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3 – 26 FEB
RETROSPECTIVE THOMAS CHISLETT
Open Thurs - Sun 12-4pm Backspace Gallery Huyghue House, 15 Camp St
4 FEB – 19 MAR
NEXT GEN 2017
Showcases the work of students from the Ballarat & Grampians region, who have just completed VCE studies in Art, Studio Arts, Design and Technology, Visual Communication and Design and Media. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
10 FEB - 11 MAR
DRAWINGBOARD
Featuring the artistic work of Julianne Epstein & Jade Walsh. Opening Fri 10 Feb 6.30pm. Fairbanks Eye Gallery 917A Sturt St
15 FEB - 4 MAR
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AFTER THE FIRE
Works by Dawn Whitehand. Documentary photographs & interpretive ceramic sculptures responding to the colours, shapes & textures arising from the 2015 Scotsburn fires. ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7) Weeramar Park. Cnr Gillies & Norman St, Wendouree
FedUni’s Arts Academy annual exhibition showcases an inspired and rich mix of work by visual arts staff, research associates, associate & adjunct professors. Highlights the staff’s ongoing commitment to a sustained, rigorous art practice across a broad range of approaches and media Opening Thu 16 Feb 5:30pm. Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
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27 FEB – 5 MAR
NICK DRIDAN, HARLEY MANIFOLD & SHAUN TAN ~ WHISPER Driven by diverse inspirations, their paintings are bound by the solitary figure in a contemporary landscape: urban, suburban or rural. Artist’s talk & panel discussion Sat 11 February 2017 2-4pm.
The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery 14 Camp St
UNTIL 28 FEB
LIGHTS & PLACES
Works by Scott Fredericks, Pippa Tandy & Diokno Pasilan
Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth
2 – 26 FEB
DOGS IN ART
Exploring the dog as subject and symbol. Open Thurs - Sun 12-4pm Backspace Gallery Huyghue House, 15 Camp St
BIG WALK TO GOLDEN MOUNTAIN A tribute to the long trek undertaken by thousands of Chinese gold-seekers from Robe to the goldfields. Artists Eugenia Lim (residency) & Gabriele Brauer, assisted by the Chinese Australian Cultural Society & the Ballarat community, creating a series of large-format Chinese scrolls or ‘Muyi’. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Chinese Ivory mystery balls demonstrate extraordinary craftsmanship & ingenuity. To find out what they are visit M.A.D.E Chinese Fortunes Courtesy Art Gallery of Ballarat
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CHINESE FORTUNES
An exhibition exploring the individual stories of early Chinese Australians – business people, traders, miners, gardeners, herbalists, detectives, interpreters, entertainers, publicans – and the rich diversity of Chinese Australian history leading up to Federation. M.A.D.E Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka 102 Stawell St Sth
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VERY LIMITED EDITION: COMMISSIONED PRINTS
Works produced by the Print Collectors Club in Britain from the 1920s & the Print Council of Australia since 1967. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
BIG AND LITTLE: WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION
This quirky exhibition presents some of the largest and some of the smallest depictions of similar subjects to be found in the Gallery collection. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
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
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
Simon M-Rock
VENUES Art Gallery of Ballarat
Ballarat Backyard Tasters
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
49 Lydiard St Nth 5330 5555 regententertainment.com.au
Ballarat Jazz Club
Suttons House of Music
Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St Bookings 0456 689 123 ballaratjazzclub.weebly.com
31 Sturt St 5333 4393 • suttonshouseofmusic.com.au
The Eastern
Ballarat Mining Exchange
81 Humffray St Nth 0476 906 914 • facebook.com/easternballarat
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”
The Lane 27 Lydiard St Nth (The George Hotel) 5333 4866 • georgehotelballarat.com.au
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au
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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.
SAT 4 FEB 9:30pm UNTAPPED
The Lane @ The George Hotel
SAT 4 FEB 9:45pm 3 ON THE TREE Irish Murphy’s
SUN 5 FEB 7pm MOSQUITO COAST SUPPORT: MEZKO Karova Lounge
SUN 5 FEB 1-4pm MIKE FIELD (Canada)
Ballarat Jazz Club
9 - 12 FEB see p36 BALLARAT BEAT ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL FRI 10 FEB 8pm CHILD, AGONHYMN The Eastern
FRI 10 FEB 8pm THE LUKE SEYMOUP BAND
FRI 3 FEB 8pm THE VESTS The Eastern
FRI 3 FEB 8:30pm HEADS OF CHARM
SUPPORT: THE SECOND SEX Karova Lounge
FRI 3 FEB MG 6pm RETRO REVIVAL 9:30pm
The Lane @ The George Hotel
SUPPORTS: AGENT 37, NORTHWOOD, TRUCKS, WITHDRAWAL Karova Lounge
FRI 10 FEB NITIDA ATKINSON Babushka
FRI 10 FEB 8pm FIREBIRD
WEEKEND OF ROCKABILLY! Suttons House of Music
FRI 10 FEB 9:45pm ANDREW WALLACE BAND Irish Murphy’s
FRI 3 FEB 9:45pm BITTERSWEET
SAT 11 FEB THE HUNTED CROWS
SAT 4 FEB 8pm LA BELLA RATS
SAT 11 FEB TIM HUDSPITH
Irish Murphy’s
Suttons House of Music
Karova Lounge
Babushka
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SAT 11 FEB 8pm THE RECHORDS
WEEKEND OF ROCKABILLY! Suttons House of Music
SAT 11 FEB 9:45pm ROTHSCHILD Irish Murphy’s
SUN 12 FEB 3pm THE RADIO WAVES
WEEKEND OF ROCKABILLY! Suttons House of Music
FRI 17 FEB 6-9pm FREE BALLARAT BACKYARD TASTERS
• NAMARILLY BAGAROOK DANCING DAUGHTER • ETHNIC COMMUNITY RESPONSE • CAYLEE SANDWITH • JANA NIKOLIC • GRAMMAR BLUEGRASS BAND • AFROBICS • THE VESTS DUO: GEOFF HASSALL & PAT MCCABE Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St
FRI 17 FEB 8pm BALLARAT SKA UNION Suttons House of Music
FRI 17 FEB 8pm GLENN SHORROCK & BRIAN CADD Her Majesty’s
FRI 17 FEB PINK MOON 6pm RYAN BELL 9:30pm
The Lane @ The George Hotel
FRI 17 FEB 9:45pm MISSBEHAVIN’ Irish Murphy’s
SAT 18 FEB 9:30pm UNTAPPED
The Lane @ The George Hotel
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FRI 24 FEB 6-9pm FREE BALLARAT BACKYARD TASTERS
SAT 18 FEB 7pm SOUL, STONE DJOSER, NORTHWOOD, ANKL, WITCHES CHILD The Eastern
SAT 18 FEB 9:45pm RED DUST Irish Murphy’s
• JAM PACKED • CAPTAIN PUGWASH • WORD OF MOUTH • JOSH WOODS • KRISTINE & PETER ALLAN • MICHAEL WESTLAKE TRIO • BALLARAT UKULELE GROUP
FRI 24 FEB 8pm CHAMBER PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE Central Uniting Church Tickets: hermaj.com
FRI 24 FEB 9:45pm CHASING MOJO Irish Murphy’s
Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St
SAT 11 FEB ROSIE & THE MIGHTY KINGS (VIC) 11am LITTLE BILLY (QLD) 1:30pm NO BRAKES (NSW) 3:45pm LOUIS KING & THE LIARS KLUB (VIC) 8pm JIVE CATS (QLD) 9:30pm THE LINCOLNS (SA) 11pm
THU 9 FEB LIVE MUSIC 7pm
The Lounge @ The George Hotel
The Lane @ The George Hotel
THE LINCOLNS (SA) 8pm HILLBILLY HELLCATS
(USA) 9:30pm The Lounge @ The George Hotel
FRI 10 FEB JIVE CATS (QLD) 7:45pm OL’55 (AUS) 9:15pm The Mining Exchange
LITTLE BILLY (QLD) 8:30pm HILLBILLY HELLCATS
(USA) 11pm The Lounge @ The George Hotel
LIVE MUSIC 7pm
The Lane @ The George Hotel
NO LIMITZ TRIO (VIC) 3pm
SUN 12 FEB ROCKIN RADIOGRAM (VIC)
11am
LITTLE BILLY (QLD) 2:15pm CHERRY DIVINE (QLD) 3:30pm CRAIG SHAW (UK) 4:45pm NO BRAKES (NSW) 7pm CHERRY DIVINE (QLD) 8:15pm CRAIG SHAW (UK) 9:30pm HILLBILLY HELLCATS (USA) 10:45pm
NO BRAKES (NSW) 7:45pm THE STRAYS (VIC) 9pm HILLBILLY HELLCATS
JAM SESSION 11:30pm The Lounge @ The George Hotel
(USA) 11pm Ballarat Mining Exchange
LIVE MUSIC 2pm, 6pm
LIVE MUSIC 2pm, 9pm
LIVE MUSIC From 11am DANCE DEMOS
The Lane @ The George Hotel
LIVE MUSIC From 11am THE ELVIS SHOW 12pm DANCE DEMOS BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMP 5pm
The Lane @ The George Hotel
Lydiard Street Stage
LIVE MUSIC 3pm Hop Temple
Lydiard Street Stage
NO LIMITZ TRIO (VIC) 3pm LIVE MUSIC 6pm Hop Temple
Hop Temple
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FRI 24 FEB 8:30pm THE BYZANTINES SUPPORTS: THE MONTREALS, BATZ, THE SECOND SEX Karova Lounge
FRI 24 FEB ANNA WRIGHT 6pm
Live Music 9:30pm The Lane @ The George Hotel
FRI 24 FEB 9pm MOTOR CITY SOUNDS
Tribute to The Blues Brothers The Lounge @ The George Hotel
SAT 25 FEB 8pm PAUL ‘ACKERS’ SOLO Babushka
SAT 25 FEB 9:30pm SHORT ‘N’ SWEET
The Lane @ The George Hotel
WHAT’S ON ~ MUSIC
SAT 25 FEB 8pm SALTY DOG
Suttons House of Music
SAT 25 FEB 9:45pm PARTY BUS BAND Irish Murphy’s
SUN 26 FEB 2.30pm JORDAN HEYS Art Gallery of Ballarat
SUN 26 FEB 7pm THE GOOCH PALMS
SUPPORTS: ROBOT FOX, TROPICAL SNAKES, ELECTRIC MUD Karova Lounge
SUN 26 FEB DANIEL TUITE Solo Acoustic Irish Murphy’s
TUE 28 FEB 7:30pm SERAPHIM TRIO Art Gallery of Ballarat
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BEST of BALLARAT ~ FEBRUARY 2017
THEATRE FRI 10 & 17 FEB 7pm SAT 11 & 18 FEB 12pm & 7pm SUN 12 & 19 FEB 12pm THE TEMPEST
Presented by The Bard in Buninyong Directed by Susan Pilbeam Outdoor Shakespeare at it’s best! The Bard in Buninyong’s debut: The Tempest performed in the beautiful setting of the Buninyong Botanical Gardens. The text and story have been edited to make this play accessible to all. Sorcerors, sprites, shipwrecks and young love. The Tempest has something for everyone. BYO picnic. Buninyong Botanical Gardens Scott St, Buninyong Bookings: trybooking.com
FRI 10 FEB 7:30pm SAT 11 FEB 7:30pm & 9:30pm MISS NELLIE’S BURLESQUE (strictly 18+) BALLARAT BEAT ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL Lydiard Wine Bar 13 Lydiard St Nth Bookings: ballarattickets.com.au Follow us on
By arrangement with ORIGIN THEATRICAL on behalf of The Really Useful Group Limited
SAT 11 FEB 7:30pm TERRAIN
Bangarra Dance Theatre Terrain transports us to Lake Eyre in SA, Australia’s inland sea: one of the few untouched natural waterways in the world. Exploring the fundamental connection between Aboriginal people and land how our land looks after us, how we connect with its spirit, and how we regard its future. Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com
TUE 14 FEB 8pm OH WHAT A NIGHT Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot
Direct from Las Vegas A musical tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree wcpa.com.au
SAT 25 FEB 8pm BEATLEMANIA ON TOUR
March 2nd - 12th 2017 CATS logo TM © 1981 The Really Useful Group Limited
The complete live tribute show that recreates a true Beatles experience. Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree wcpa.com.au
BEST of BALLARAT ~ FEBRUARY 2017
MORE TO DO HARRY POTTER
COMEDY
THU 2 FEB 4 – 6:30pm HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT
A wonderful night to celebrate all things Harry Potter: Sorting ceremony, potions class, divination class, Harry Potter readings, wand & banner making class, trivia, costume competition. Ballarat Library 178 Doveton St Nth Bookings essential: eventbrite.com.au
FRI 3 FEB 8pm BALLARATCAT COMEDY CAL WILSON
With Ray Badran, Ivan Aristeguieta & Sam Taunton The Lounge @ The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth
RACE
WHAT’S ON ~ MORE TO DO
RODEO
DANCE
OPEN MIC
FOOD TRUCKS
FILM
WRITER TALK
LET’S TALK POETRY:
POEMS OF THE SEA
THU 16 FEB 7pm WORDS OUT LOUD
Readings, Poetry & Open Mic Babushka 59 Humffray St Nth
THU 16 FEB 5-10pm FRI 17 FEB 5-10pm SAT 18 FEB noon-10pm SUN 19 FEB noon-9pm BALLARAT FOOD TRUCK CARNIVAL
30 of the best food trucks from all over Victoria capped off with ice cold beer or cocktails. Kick back, relax and enjoy the music. Ballarat Showgrounds Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St
SUN 5 FEB 10am – 2pm BALLARAT BRIDAL EXPO Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
Victorian Railways Institute Hall cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St
Ballarat Polocross Grounds Airport Rd, Mitchell Park
Ballarat poet Barry Breen reads and leads discussion on sea poems. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
4 - 5 FEB BALLARAT GIFT
MON 6 FEB 8 – 9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA
SAT 11 FEB 6:30pm BALLARAT RODEO
TUE 14 FEB 12.30 pm POETRY
Eastern Oval Peel St Nth
EXPO
DANCE
MON 20 FEB 8-9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA
Victorian Railways Institute Hall cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St
THU 9 FEB 7pm WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY Breezy British Comedy Presented by Ballarat Film Society Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Membership required. ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com
SAT 11 FEB 2pm IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ANGLE:
Travel writer Tim Richards (Around the World) reveals the secrets of good travel writing. From the wrong Abbey Road to Aussie cafes of Manhattan. Ballarat Library 178 Doveton St Nth Bookings: eventbrite.com.au
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TRIVIA
BEST of BALLARAT ~ FEBRUARY 2017
THU 23 FEB 7.30pm THE PRICE IS WRONG
LIVE GAMESHOW TRIVIA
Suttons House of Music Pre-show Dinner Bookings 5333 4393
SWAP MEET
MARKET
24-25 FEB 7am – 6pm BALLARAT SWAP MEET Ballarat Airport Airport Rd, Mitchell Park
SAT 25 FEB 4-9pm BALLARAT MAKERS MARKET Twilight Market Ballarat Showgrounds Cattle Pavilion Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St, Wendouree
SAT 25 FEB 3:45pm – SUN 10am
CHARITY
CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA’S
RELAY FOR LIFE
A fun & moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research & support services. Start or join a team in the Ballarat 2017 Relay today! Llanberris Athletics Reserve York St, Golden Point fundraising.cancer.org.au ART FORUM
BUY DIRECT from the Farmer, Baker, Grower & Maker Seasonal & Local Produce • Live Music Fresh Organic Food • Free Animal Farm Facepainting • Jumping Castle
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SATURDAY CONVERSATION:
COMMISSIONING PRINTS
SUN 26 FEB BALLARAT HIGHLAND GATHERING
Pipe bands, highland dancing & more Victoria Park Sturt St
FESTIVAL
9am ~ 1pm Bridge Mall, Ballarat
SAT 25 FEB 2pm FREE
In this forum, hear Alisa Bunbury, Curator of Prints at NGV, Andrew Stephens, Editor of Imprint mag & a working artist. Celebrating the exhibition ‘Very Limited Edition’. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
SCOTS
1st Saturday every Month
SUN 26 FEB 11am - 3pm HARVEST FESTIVAL
Pizzas, BBQ, Music, Produce, Plants, Entertainment, Talks, Demos & More. Ballarat Community Garden Cnr Queen St & Dyte Pde, Ballarat East
COMING MARCH 2017 2 - 12 4 11 - 12 11 - 13 11 - 13 17 - 26 18 25 31
CATS WHITE NIGHT MEDIEVAL FAIRE BEGONIA FESTIVAL BALLARAT ANTIQUE FAIR HARMONY FESTIVAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS 100% KYLIE CIRCUS OZ
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MARKETS
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Bridge Mall Farmers Market Image: Melissa Hogg Photography
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 Showgrounds Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St
BRIDGE MALL FARMERS MARKET SAT 4 FEB 9am – 1pm Bridge Mall
BEAUFORT MARKET SAT 4 FEB 9am – 1pm
Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)
DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET SAT 4 FEB 9am – 1pm
Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)
BALLAN FARMERS MARKET
SAT 11 FEB 9am – 1pm 96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)
BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET SAT 11 & 25 FEB 9am – 1pm
Wendouree Parade (opp. Botanical Gardens)
CLUNES FARMERS MARKET
SUN 12 FEB 9am – 1pm Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)
CRESWICK MARKET
SAT 18 FEB 9am – 1pm Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)
SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET
SAT 18 FEB 9am – 1pm Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)
TALBOT FARMERS MARKET
SUN 19 FEB 9am – 1pm Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)
BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET
SUN 26 FEB 9am – 1pm Buninyong Town Hall - Market Square Learmonth St (13km from Ballarat)
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SERVICES
Ambulance/Fire/Police
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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
Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
Eureka Medical Centre 14 Albert St
Eureka Vets
5333 5959
121 Creswick Rd After Hour Service
0408 512 323
BADGAR Hotline WALA Sanctuary
1300 223 427 0409 137323
Ballarat TAXI Service Airport Shuttlebus
131 008 5333 4181
Ballarat Railway Station, Lydiard St Nth
5331 1199
Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
TRAINS
1800 800 007
Ballarat Railway Station, Lydiard St Nth Public Transport Victoria ptv.vic.gov.au
Australia POST
Priceline Pharmacy Sturt Street 1010 Sturt St 5331 1271 7 Days 8am - 9pm
UFS Sturt Street Pharmacy
13 13 18 5332 2675 13 13 18
Shop 31 10-16 Armstrong St Sth 1102 Sturt St 26-36 Humffray St Nth
Coles Supermarkets
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
73 Victoria St 6am – midnight 6-20 Peel St 6am – midnight
24/7 Service Station
5331 3920
Coles Express. 822 Sturt St
24/7 Service Station
Pharmacy 4 Less Alfredton Shop 1 Coltman Plaza, Lucas 5342 9855
5331 8597
APCO Easy Shop 523 Main Rd, Golden Point
Visitor Information Centre Ballarat Town Hall 225 Sturt St
1800 44 66 33
FREE BALLARAT TOURIST SHUTTLE SERVICE 10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday Book Online:
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5331 1918
81 Mair St East 24 Hours Emergency
Injured Wildlife Rescue 1300 60 60 24
Eureka Medical & Dental Centre 14 Albert St 5309 1111
Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 7pm
Eastwood Veterinary Clinic
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