Best of Ballarat – June/July 2018

30 June - 15 July (School Holidays)

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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.

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!!

Arch View offers a cafe experience with stunning views over one of Ballarat's major tourist attractions, The Arch of Victory. Arch View’s contemporary function space is perfect for relaxed corporate events, Christmas parties, birthdays, engagement parties and all those special moments in between that life brings. Menus can be tailored to your needs, ranging from cocktail food or canapés to a sit down meal.

Arch View also offers a catering service, with an assortment of sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, cupcakes and slices. Specialty cakes can also be made to order

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.

Saigon Allée

A traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, at Meigas it’s all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional dishes from all over Spain.

Tue – Sat 12pm til late, Sun 12 – 4pm

33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444

Aroma of India

North Indian Cuisine dine-in (BYO), take-away & delivery available ($30 min.)

Free rice with every curry

Lunch Deals: $9 veg thali, $10.50 non veg thali.

Lunch Mon – Fri 12 – 2:30pm

Dinner 7 Days 5 – 10pm

432 Sturt St

5340 0844

aromaofindia.com.au

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Hop Temple is the place to eat, drink and 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

A small comfortable cafe serving excellent coffee, light meals and nice sweet things. The prices are low and the service friendly. A great escape from daily pressures, recommended by a large, loyal following of satisfied customers.

Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm

2A Lydiard St Sth Ballarista

Ballarista

Hop

The Gallery at Craig’s

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.

10 Lydiard St Sth

Reservations

5331 1377

craigsroyal.com.au

Haus Brewing

Red Duck has been brewing craft beers for over 11 years. We offer a small cellar door experience where you can taste & purchase some of our many delicious all-natural beers. Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm

Sat – Sun 12 – 5pm

11A Michaels Drive

Alfredton 5332 0723

redduckbeer.com.au

Experience our beers with a tasting paddle or by the glass. We also offer local cider & wines, bar snacks and light meals. Relax on our comfortable couches in a family friendly environment. Wed-Thu 12 – 5, Fri 12 – 7, Sat-Sun 2 – 7pm.

884 Humffray St Sth

Mount Pleasant

cubbyhausbrewing.com.au

Cubby

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Red Duck Micro-Brewery Map2A7

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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 and service. Open 7 days from 11am, Sun Roast Day (bookings only)

themunsterarmshotel.com.au

10 Victoria St

Bakery Hill

5332 2323

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Athletic Club Brewery

Located in the heart of Ballarat, we are the Ballarat community’s family owned small batch brewery. Boasting an eclectic range of beer styles, we promise to give you a taste of Ballarat you won’t soon forget.

Open 7 days

47 Mair St 5332 7031

athleticclubbrewery.com.au

Kilderkin Distillery is rapidly becoming known for its high quality artisan gins. a SCOUNDREL is a dry gin and THE Larrikin is an Australian gin. Available at our Cellar Door. Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm Sat – Sun 12 – 5pm

11A Michaels Drive Alfredton 5332 0723

kilderkindistillery.com.au

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The Lost Ones

A welcoming den of fine wine, spirits, cocktails and European-influenced bar food. Our mellow, old-world ambience encourages you to linger in conversation and enjoy Ballarat’s finest food and drinks.

Wed-Fri 2 – 11, Sat 11 – 11, Sun 11 – 7

14 Camp St (via alley)

4343 1754

thelostones.com.au

Explore the exciting flavours of delicious Indian & fusion cuisine, using the freshest local produce paired with home grown aromatic spices. Perfect for a romantic night out, a business lunch or a family meal.

Lunch Thu – Sun 12 – 2:30pm

Dinner Tue – Sun 5 – 10pm

602 Eureka St 4343 2860

indiangrillballarat.com.au

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Indian Grill Ballarat

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Ballarat’s original gastro pub and craft beer destination. Open until 1am on weekends.

Trivia Wednesdays, Locals Night Thursdays. Heated outdoor courtyard with pool table. Open fireplaces. Function room. Happy hour until 7pm weekdays. Open Wed to Sun.

20 Skipton St

5331 1073

themallow.com.au

Irish Murphy's Ballarat Map1

Come in and enjoy the good Craic at Irish Murphy’s, with hearty meals and live entertainment, right in the centre of Ballarat. Open 7 days from 11:30am – 2pm for lunch and 6 – 9pm for dinner.

36 Sturt St

5331 4091

murphysballarat.com

Take yourself back to the balmy nights of Vietnam with the warm environment and infused flavors of Saigon Allee, with a hint of France thrown in to add that extra little flair. Fully Licensed. Open Wed - Mon for lunch and dinner.

30 Armstrong St Nth

4373 1583

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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. Ballarat’s shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and find out why residents of our city love to #buylocalballarat.

Playing in the Attic

The Crafty Squirrel

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

A paper circus, a wind-up scooter girl, journals, baskets, stationery, felt, books, cards... Playing in the Attic is a curious extraordinarium of all wondrous things encouraging you to play! At the entrance of the iconic Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. Open Wed – Sat 10am – 4pm.

119A Sturt St 0428 580 309

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

The Ballarat Shop specialises in Ballarat and Australian themed gifts and souvenirs. Also featuring a range of local artisan products, prints and paintings and Aboriginal Fine Art.

Open Monday – Saturday.

332 Sturt St 0411 766 592

theballaratshop.com

We are a small boutique specialising in clothing & homewares, located in Buninyong. Sourcing only the finest Australian labels, we personally select every item in store. Garden art decor now available. We look forward to welcoming you! Open Tue – Sat.

308A Warrenheip St, Buninyong

4344 4164

threetimesblest.com.au

• CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED

• ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

• RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE

BALLARAT 21 Sep - 6 Nov 2018

fluro or

formal ball

Fundraising Event

23 June 2018

7pm - 12am

Tickets from $55 boaa.net.au/fluro

Dress Code

Fluro or Formal

Live Music

by The Rechords

DJ Sounds

by Pierre Baroni + Ginger Light

supporters

BOAA will be the largest showcase of Australian Art ever presented: > 150+ artists > 65 curated solo exhibitions

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!

Escapade Puzzle Games

Escapade Puzzle Games

The Lost Temple will test your mental strength as you solve a series of puzzles to find The Source of All Knowledge. Pick a team of 2-5 people and solve the puzzle in 60 minutes. Open every day by appointment only.

10% DISCOUNT CODE: BESTOFBALLARAT

2nd Floor, 19 Albert St

0411 491 008

escapadepuzzle.com.au

EERIE TOURS BALLARAT

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

ARADALE GHOST TOURS ARARAT 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 cemetery.

Eerie Tours 1300 856 668

eerietours.com.au

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 the country.

Eerie Tours 1300 856 668

eerietours.com.au

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Step back to yesteryear and enjoy the ambiance of the elegantly restored Cuthberts 939 tram as it trundles along the track at Lake Wendouree. Available for private charter as an exclusive function tram. High Tea first Sunday of the month.

CHARTER BOOKINGS: 5334 1580 High Tea: trybooking.com/TSKD cuthberts939.com.au

Bloody Ballarat Tours

True tales of Murder, Mystery and Mayhem from Ballarat’s dark past. This evening walking tour through the heart of historic downtown Ballarat is a must for lovers of true crime, Australian history and those fascinated by the darker side of human nature. Suitable for adults only.

1300 961 153 bloodyballarat.com.au

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French masterworks from the Musée de la Chartreuse

Saturday 23 June –Sunday 9 September

For tickets and enquires visit artgalleryofballarat.com.au Discover the romance, drama and beauty of French painting. Coming exclusively to Ballarat from a major collection in regional France

Henri Le Sidaner Le Dimanche [Sunday] 1898. Oil on canvas. 134 x 214 (framed) © Musée de la Chartreuse, Douai

ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT

Creativity & Culture

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The visual arts are alive and well in Ballarat. Home to Australia’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 What’s On section.

Paul Signac, Fishing boats (detail) Into Light - Art Gallery of Ballarat

The Lost Ones

Contemporary Art Gallery

The Lost Ones is a contemporary art gallery and wine bar in the heart of heritage Ballarat. Housed in an 1870s 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

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

40 Lydiard St Nth 5320 5858

artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Image: Maryanne Coutts Dress Code 31.8.14, 2014 collage Courtesy the artist and Australian Galleries.

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!

Opera Australia Madame Butterfly

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 3 JUN

CARLA FLETCHER: TWIN SOULS

In 2015 and 2016, Carla Fletcher’s vivid portraits of Australian fashion icons Jenny Kee & Linda Jackson were finalists in the Archibald Prize. See these two soul mates hanging together in public for the first time.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 3 JUN

CONTEMPORARY FUSION: PEN & INK

Featuring a diverse range of pieces by regional printmaker Susan Clarke and unique pen drawings by Susanne Graham.

Red Door Gallery on Fraser 31 Fraser St, Clunes

UNTIL 10 JUN

BOUNDARIES

Paintings, prints and poems by Barry Breen, David Brown, Anne Langdon & Barry Wemyss.

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

UNTIL 11 JUN

IN OCCUPATION:

PASTORAL SETTLEMENT IN THE WIMMERA

Ten watercolour sketches by a colonial artist who visited pastoral settlements in the SE Wimmera, plus silhouette portraits of the inhabitants, pastoral maps, photographs of the original views today and artefacts gathered on the homestead sites.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 15 JUN

NATURE'S GIFTS

Works by Trudy Nicholson.

Blue Artz 1039 Howitt St, Wendouree

UNTIL 24 JUN

MEGAN EVANS: PARLOUR

The Lindsay Family Parlour was created to house objects & furniture from the home of the Lindsay family of artists. Megan Evans will take over this space, inserting her family portraits and dismembered furniture, replacing the Lindsay family memorabilia with her own. The processes in this work are combined to unsettle traditional understandings of ownership, memory and identity.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth SAT 23 -

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Enquiries: info@ballaratartsalive.org

WINTER REFLECTIONS

ANNUAL CRAFTS COUNCIL EXHIBITION

9-17 JUNE 9am - 4:30pm

Official opening: Sat 9 June 1:30pm

The Conservatory, Ballarat Botanical Gardens

UNTIL 30 JUN

DRESS CODE: THE FIRST FIVE YEARS

MARYANNE COUTTS

This exhibition is the result of a ritualistic daily practice, where each day since 2013 the artist has made a drawing in response to what she wore that day. “Dress Code is a project which attempts to harness the ways that the days continue to follow each other, one after the other; unstoppable.”

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

UNTIL 30 JUN

MY PLANTS AND OTHER FLOWERS

Photographic works on paper by botanical designer Helen Kleores.

Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St

UNTIL 1 JUL

FABULOUS MAUDE

This group exhibition showcases the contrasts and commonalities between a Creswick artist of the late 1800s, Maude Glover Fleay, and a group of female artists of Ballarat today. Abstract works to ceramics & jewellery breathe new power into Maude’s work, celebrating her energies, reinventing her for today.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

1 - 30 JUN LINES

Works by Alexandra Bell.

Unicorn Lane Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Laneway next to The Unicorn, 131 Sturt St

1 - 30 JUN

THALIA STANTON

Local artist Tahlia Stanton's works demonstrate her fondness for wildlife as she explores mankind's relationship with these creatures on a spiritual level.

Macspace Gallery @ Radmac 110 Armstrong St Sth

2 - 27 JUN

SEE MY HUMANITY

Dreams of a Life Beyond Detention.

ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Pearces Park - Barkly St, Golden Point

4 - 29 JUN

POP CRIMES

Casey Tosh has worked with his old skateboard, cutting up the used boards and rearranging the graphics into new works. Reprocessing material often overlooked, these works are made to address an attitude of a disposable lifestyle.

RAT Gallery at Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

7 JUN - 1 JUL

MUSIC ON CANVAS

A collection featuring portraiture and other works in oil by Belinda Meyers.

Red Door Gallery on Fraser 31 Fraser St, Clunes

7 JUN - 8 JUL

MIXED BLESSINGS

An exciting exhibition of work by 12 artists from Ballarat and district, convened by well known musician and painter Diokno Pasilan. Works by PJ Gregg, Pippa Tandy, Neil Newitt, Jeff Moorfoot, Aldona Kmiec, Casey McIntosh, Andrew Dudley, Stuart Walsh, Deb Johnston, Jimi Gregg, Scott Fredericks and Diokno Pasilan. Opening Thu 7 Jun, 6pm.

The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat

613 Main Rd

9 - 17 JUN

WINTER REFLECTIONS

The annual exhibition of the Crafts Council of Ballarat, featuring interesting and unique arts and crafts created by local artisans.

The Conservatory Ballarat Botanical Gardens

14 JUN - 1 JUL

STILL DEATHS Works by Lindsey Matthews

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

15 JUN - 27 JUL

TRESS STREET ARTISTS

Works by the Tress Street Studio artists. Blue Artz 1039 Howitt St, Wendouree

23 - 24 JUN

BALLARAT ARTS ALIVE ART SALE

Trades Hall 24 Camp St

23 JUN - 9 SEP

INTO LIGHT: FRENCH MASTERWORKS FROM THE MUSÉE DE LA CHARTREUSE

From romantic seascapes & tranquil landscapes depicting the mills & canals of northern France, to paintings which celebrate the effects of pure light & colour, and works which explore the lives of ordinary people, rarely seen in earlier painting. A unique opportunity for Australian audiences to see gems from this outstanding French gallery, with key paintings by Australian artists working in France and discovering the same traditions, and works by French artists from Australian collections.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

1 - 30 JUL

CARNIES Works by Jo Rye

Unicorn Lane Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Laneway next to The Unicorn, 131 Sturt St

1 - 30 JUL

AUSTRALIANA

Paintings by Bill Vermeend. View a range of oil paintings depicting landscapes and still life, created with an Australian flavour.

Macspace Gallery @ Radmac 110 Armstrong St Sth

2 - 27 JUL

DONNA SAUNDERS

ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Waller Cres, Newington

2 JUL - 2 AUG

THE ART OF ACTIVISM

Photographs by Aldona Kmiec. An epic one day road trip to the far east corner of Victoria. Dave Caldwell (Goongerah Environment Centre) took us to Granite Mountain, to show us the blockade in the State Forest, the area zoned for logging.

RAT Gallery at Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

4 JUL - 5 AUG

PAINTED LAND

Ballarat based artist Steve Sedgwick celebrates the complex colours and ever-changing nature of the Australian natural landscape. He slowly reduces the elements down to their constituent parts of tone and shape and colour until they barely resemble the landscape that inspired them.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

5 - 22 JUL

CATS IN ART

Celebrating the cat as subject and symbol.

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

5 JUL - 26 AUG

A REGIONAL COLLABORATION

A collection of works by local and regional artisans celebrating ‘Words in Winter’.

Red Door Gallery on Fraser 31 Fraser St, Clunes

8 JUL - 4 AUG

NAIDOC 2018

Celebrating NAIDOC and Australia’s First Nations peoples with two exhibitions by local indigenous artists in Because of her, we can! and Cooeee!, developed through a unique collaboration between Federation College’s VET Visual Arts program, Langi Kal Kal, Ararat & Hopkins Correctional Centre. Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

26 JUL - 12 AUG

WHEN I GROW UP

SHEILAS group show.

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT JUN/JUL

ANNE CHIBNALL & TIM SEDGWICK: WOW – LOOK AT THAT!

“Wow!” and “Look at that!” — excited statements that express the joy that rings out when artists Anne Chibnall and Tim Sedgwick are making art with mentors Sarah Lloyd and Geoff Bonney in art HALL Learmonth. This exhibition of painting and sculpture promises to be a WOW!

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

RECENT ACQUISITIONS 2018

Works which have come into the collection in the past two years, not put on public display before.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

VENUES

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth • 5320 5858 artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St • 5331 3042 ballaratmi.org.au

Ballarat Mining Exchange

12 Lydiard St Nth • 5333 5888

Flying Horse Ballarat & District Trotting Club Cnr Bell & Sutton St, Redan 5335 9040

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth • 5333 5888 hermaj.com

MUSIC

FRI 1 JUN

Minerva's Books

FIONNUALA MCKENNA, 5pm BOB HUTCHISON

The Lane Cider Bar

ANNA OLIPHANT-WRIGHT 6pm

BRODIE GLEN 10pm

The Cabaret Club

THE VESTS 6:30pm

Munster Arms Hotel

ROD GEAR 6:30pm

Flying Horse

IAN DUCHESNE 7pm

Karova Lounge

BURY ME IN AUTUMN 8pm & THE ASCENDED SUPPORTS: FALL AND RESIST, ANTICLINE, HAUNTED STEEL

Hop Temple

Rear of 24 Armstrong St Nth 5317 7158 • hoptemple.com.au

Irish Murphy’s

36 Sturt St • 5331 4091 murphysballarat.com.au

Karova Lounge

15 Field St 5332 9122 Oztix 1300 762 545 karovalounge.com

Munster Arms Hotel

10 Victoria St • 5332 2323 themunsterarmshotel.com.au

Regent Cinemas

49 Lydiard St Nth • 5330 5555 regententertainment.com.au

Seymours on Lydiard

302 Lydiard St Nth • 5332 9966 seymours.com.au

The Eastern BORN LION 9pm

Irish Murphy’s MAD COW 9:30pm

SAT 2 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

THE MARY GARDENS 6:30pm

The Eastern

THE CREEKS 8pm

SUPPORTS: FUZZSUCKER, AMBUR

Karova Lounge FIELD ST FUNK 9pm

FEATURING FULTON STREET

SUPPORTS: BUTTERFUNKED, DJ RAMDADDY

Irish Murphy’s BLANK CANVAS 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

UNTAPPED 10pm

SUN 3 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

DAVE CLARK 12pm

The Cabaret Club

4/9367 Western Hwy, Warrenheip 5334 8150

thecabaretclub.com.au

The Eastern 81 Humffray St Nth theeasternballarat.com

The Lane Cider Bar 27 Lydiard St Nth (The George Hotel) • 5333 4866 georgehotelballarat.com.au

The Lost Ones Basement Bar 14 Camp St (via alley) 4343 1754 • thelostones.com.au

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts (WCPA) 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au

Hop Temple

RHYTHM X REVIVAL 1pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

PIANO FOR PLEASURE 2:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

SEAN SIMMONS 3pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

CAL GREGG & 3pm

SHANE STRACHAN

SPECIAL GUEST: KEN GREENE

WED 6 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

ELLEN SORENSEN 6:30pm

Karova Lounge

THE SILENCIO 8pm

THU 7 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

LYNDON KRISS 6:30pm

FRI 8 JUN

The Lane Cider Bar

KAILEE O’BEIRNE 6pm

RETRO REVIVAL 10pm

The Cabaret Club

DAMASCUS COLLEGE 6:30pm

Flying Horse

JEFFERSON SMITH 7pm

Munster Arms Hotel

ASH MARSHALL 8pm

The Eastern

COOL SOUNDS, SKIVVY, 8pm

LACHLAN DENTON

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

PHIL & TRUDY 8:30pm

EDGELEY WITH DEBORAH N

Karova Lounge

NICOLE MILLAR 8:30pm

SUPPORTS: SOPHIEGROPHY, OH BOY

Irish Murphy’s

CHASING MOJO 9:30pm

SAT 9 JUN

WCPA

BALLARAT 2:30pm

WIND ORCHESTRA

Art Gallery of Ballarat

MATTHEW FAGAN 7:30pm & NICHOLAS YOUNG

ESPAÑA EL VITO THE SPIRIT OF SPAIN

The Eastern

THE ELECTRIC GUITARS 8pm

SUPPORTS: SPIRAL PERM, LYMES

Miners Tavern

VONDA BOUYS 8:30pm & THE FALSETTOS

Karova Lounge

BRITISH INDIA 8:30pm

SUPPORTS: DIET, SAINT IVORY

Irish Murphy’s

THE INSYDERS 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

MATTY CHAPS 10pm

SUN 10 JUN

Hop Temple

WILSON & WHITE 1:30pm

Munster Arms Hotel

MICK TREMBATH 2pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

THE DEBORAH N TRIO 3pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

THE RECTIFIERS 3pm

THU 14 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

SIMON CARROL 6:30pm

Karova Lounge

EMPIRE PARK, 8pm CLUB YORKE

FRI 15 JUN

The Lane Cider Bar

ADAM CAMERON 6pm DAVE ANDERSON 10pm

Munster Arms Hotel

THE MARY GARDENS 6:30pm

Flying Horse

FRANKIE 7pm

The Cabaret Club

AMBER LAWRENCE 8pm & FRIENDS

Karova Lounge

DIAMOND CONSTRUCT 8pm

SUPPORTS: EBONIVORY, HARA KIRI, ANTICLINE

The Eastern

VINTAGE CROP 8pm

SUPPORTS: LYMES, SEX ED, BEEF PEOPLE

Irish Murphy’s ROTHSCHILD 9:30pm

SAT 16 JUN

Cubby Haus Brewing

MICK TREMBATH 3pm

Munster Arms Hotel

ROD GEAR 6:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

GELAREH POUR 7:30pm & GARDEN QUARTET WITH PAUL SIMMONS

WCPA

ROY ORBISON REBORN 8pm

The Eastern SCABZ 8pm

Irish Murphy’s BITTERSWEET 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

UNTAPPED 10pm

Gelareh Pour

SUN 17 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

DAVE CLARK 12pm

Ballarat Jazz Club

THE SLIPDIXIES 1pm

Hop Temple

ANNA SCIONTI 1:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

JOHN FLANAGAN TRIO 3pm

St Paul's Anglican Church, Clunes

GRETA BRADMAN 5pm

WED 20 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

ELLEN SORENSEN 6:30pm

THU 21 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

LYNDON KRISS 6:30pm

The Cabaret Club

WHIZBANG & PARLEY 7pm

Karova Lounge

SPIT SYNDICATE 8pm

FRI 22 JUN

The Lane Cider Bar

KIERAN TOBIN 6pm

BRODIE GLEN 10pm

Munster Arms Hotel

MICK TREMBATH 6:30pm

The Cabaret Club

LIVE MUSIC 6:30pm

Flying Horse

DEAN SANDS 7pm

Karova Lounge

JEFF MARTIN 8:30pm

SUPPORTS: MITCH KING, ST. AUGUSTINE

Irish Murphy’s

TRAFFIC JAM 9:30pm

SAT 23 JUN

Ballarat Central Uniting Church

MELBOURNE BACH CHOIR

WITH CALVIN BOWMAN 4pm

Munster Arms Hotel

TAYLOR MCKNIGHT 8pm

The Cabaret Club

LLOYD SPIEGEL 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

TRUNK 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

STEFFII 10pm

SUN 24 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

ROD GEAR 12pm

The Cabaret Club

ELIZABETH STEWART 12pm

SINGING CONCERT

WCPA

BALLARAT SYMPHONY 2:30pm

ORCHESTRA: YOUTH CONCERTO

Art Gallery of Ballarat

PHOENIX COLLEGE 2:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

ACHTUNGSOUNDS 3pm

Karova Lounge

GABRIELLA COHEN 4pm

SUPPORTS: SKIVVY, ARI LANE

WED 27 JUN

Art Gallery of Ballarat

ACACIA QUARTET 7:30pm WITH EMILE CANTOR

THU 28 JUN

Munster Arms Hotel

RILEY MCGRATH 6:30pm

FRI 29 JUN

Art Gallery of Ballarat

INTO LIGHT UP-LATE 5-9pm

MUSIC AT THE GALLERY

The Lane Cider Bar

KEV ANTONIO 6pm

ASH EGAN 10pm

The Cabaret Club

LIVE MUSIC 6:30pm

Flying Horse

BEN LAGUDA 7pm

Irish Murphy’s

MATTY CHAPS 9:30pm

SAT 30 JUN

St Patrick's Cathedral

GRETA BRADMAN 2:30pm

Munster Arms Hotel

MICK TREMBATH 6:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

MISSBEHAVIN' 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

DAVE ANDERSON 10pm

SUN 1 JUL

Irish Murphy’s CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

MANA MOTO DUO 3pm

Conductor: Gyula Cseszkó

Featuring the Theme from Superman

THU 5 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

DAVE CLARK 6:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

STEPHEN FEWELL 7pm

FRI 6 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

PAIGE DUGGAN 5:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

PETCHY & ANDREW 6pm

RETRO REVIVAL 10pm

Munster Arms Hotel

KALIMNA JAZZ 6:30pm

Flying Horse

JIM BAZIS 7pm

Irish Murphy’s

CHASING MOJO 9:30pm

SAT 7 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

KALIMNA JAZZ 12pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

POLYPHONIC VOICES: 7pm

TALLIS ON TAP

The Cabaret Club

DAVE GRANEY 8:30pm AND THE MISTLY

Irish Murphy’s

ROTHSCHILD 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

JESSE ZAHRA 10pm

SUN 8 JUL

Art Gallery of Ballarat

ADE ISHS 2pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

ROD GEAR 3pm

Munster Arms Hotel

HIGH HAVOC 6:30pm

WED 11 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

ELLEN SORENSEN 6:30pm

Karova Lounge

THE PREATURES 8pm

SUPPORT: ALI BARTER

THU 12 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

STEPHEN FEWELL 7pm

FRI 13 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

PAIGE DUGGAN 5:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

KIERAN TOBIN 6pm

RYAN BELL 10pm

The Cabaret Club

LIVE MUSIC 6:30pm

Flying Horse

JEFFERSON SMITH 7pm

Munster Arms Hotel

ASH MARSHALL 8pm

Karova Lounge

DIDIRRI 8:30pm

SUPPORTS: MORETON, KAT EDWARDS

Irish Murphy’s

NO PLANS 9:30pm

SAT 14 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

ROD GEAR 6:30pm

Ballarat Mining Exchange

BASTILLE DAY BALL 7pm

LA MAUVAISE REPUTATION

Tix: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Irish Murphy’s

NO MISTAKE 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

STEFFII 10pm

SUN 15 JUL

Ballarat Jazz Club

DAVEY G & STRINGS 1pm

Munster Arms Hotel

SIMON CARROL 2pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

HIGH HAVOC 3pm

THU 19 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

RILEY MCGRATH 6:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

STEPHEN FEWELL 7pm Dave Graney & the mistLY

La Mauvaise Reputation

LIVE IN CONCERT WITH PIANIST KATE JOHNSON

Home GRETA BRADMAN

SUNDAY 17TH JUNE, 5:00PM

In association with the Four Seasons Festival of Fine Music

ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, BALLARAT

SATURDAY 30TH JUNE, 2:30PM

FRI 20 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

PAIGE DUGGAN 5:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

ANNA OLIPHANT-WRIGHT 6pm

ASH EGAN 10pm

Munster Arms Hotel

ROD GEAR 6:30pm

The Cabaret Club

LIVE MUSIC 6:30pm

Flying Horse

FRANKIE 7pm

Irish Murphy’s

BEATTIE BOYS 9:30pm

SAT 21 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

TAYLOR MCKNIGHT 8pm

Irish Murphy’s

MISSBEHAVIN' 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

BRODIE FARLECH 10pm

SUN 22 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

MICK TREMBATH 2pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar SIMON PIANTA 3pm

WED 25 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

ELLEN SORENSEN 6:30pm

THU 26 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

STEPHEN FEWELL 7pm

FRI 27 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar PAIGE DUGGAN 5:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

KEV ANTONIO 6pm

JESSE ZAHRA 10pm

Munster Arms Hotel

THE MARY GARDENS 6:30pm

Flying Horse

IAN DUCHESNE 7pm

Karova Lounge

SOUTHERN RIVER BAND 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

MAD COW 9:30PM

SAT 28 JUL

Munster Arms Hotel

ASH MARSHALL 8pm

Karova Lounge

SLUM SOCIABLE 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

TRUNK 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

BRODIE GLEN 10pm

SUN 29 JUL

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

THE OLD MARRIED COUPLE 12pm

Munster Arms Hotel

SIMON CARROL 2pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

VIVALDI & MORE 2:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

PAIGE & THE VINLEYS 3pm

Munster Arms Hotel

ADAM CAMERON 6:30pm

THEATRE

FRI 1 JUN 7:30pm

CELTIC ILLUSION

This show for all ages cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish dance with mind-blowing magic and grand illusions. With incredible new choreography, spellbinding magic, heart-racing music and a sensory experience like no other, audiences will be kept on the edge of their seats and left wanting more.

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

FRI 8 JUN 8pm

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

The best-loved songs from the world’s greatest West End & Broadway musicals. Starring past principal performers from Les Misérables in the West End, the show features hit songs from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Wicked, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Chicago, Crazy For You, Mamma Mia & more, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables.

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

SAT 23 JUN 8:30pm

EMPIRE OF SIN

A den of debauchery and decadence. It's 1924, prohibition is in full swing and so are the parties and speakeasies. Bathtub gin abounds and a raid from the police is always a risk. Will you take it?

Music, burlesque, song, satire, whiskey, rhinestones and a whole lot of talent. Join Nellie Minnelli and her troupe for the best vaudeville, burlesque and variety show in town!

Nouvelle Orleans 28 Main Rd

7 - 14 JUL

MR BAILEY’S MINDER

Presented by Ballarat National Theatre

A tough, funny and big-hearted play, about shame and judgment, about who deserves to be loved and forgiven. Tix: hermaj.com.

Courthouse Theatre

Cnr Armstrong St Sth & Grant St

TUE 10 JUL 10:30am & 1:30pm

YO DIDDLE DIDDLE

Presented by Her Majesty's Ballarat and Patch Theatre Company

A heart-warming and highly visual story of one cow and her desire to jump the moon, featuring a live DJ and an outstanding cast of performers. Yo Diddle Diddle takes the hilarious rhyme and rhythm of Tony Wilson’s best selling book The Cow Tripped Over The Moon and transforms it into a hip-hopinfused adventure story. Perfect for 4 – 8 year olds. Tix: hermaj.com.

Mary's Mount Centre, Loreto College

1600 Sturt St

10 - 14 JUL

CINDERELLA

Presented by Creswick Theatre Company

Creswick Theatre Company are geared up to host the fairy godmother of all pantomimes Cinderella for the July school holidays. Can our sweet Cinderella evade her horrible ugly stepsisters and nasty step-mother to win the Prince’s heart? …You’ll have to be there to find out and remember, we encourage audience participation!

Creswick Courthouse Theatre

4A Raglan St, Creswick

THU 26 JUL 7:30pm

MADAME BUTTERFLY

Presented by Her Majesty's Ballarat and Opera Australia

Madame Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across oceans, across time. Puccini’s popular opera inspired the musical Miss Saigon. It is filled with gorgeous music, from the lovers’ first rapturous embrace to the intense finale. It features the famous aria ‘One Fine Day’ and the Humming Chorus, along with Japanese and American musical themes. One of Australia’s greatest theatrical minds, John Bell, directs this English-language production, complete with beautiful costumes and sets. Hear Opera Australia’s wonderful singers perform with a chamber orchestra, along with a children’s chorus, drawn from local communities. Tix: hermaj.com.

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

Empire of Sin

MORE TO DO

SAT 2 & 9 JUN 9am – 2pm

HIDDEN TREASURES WALKING TOUR

A fun filled journey through Ballarat's streets and laneways to discover art, quirky & unique gifts, fashion, craft, coffee & food + fun facts along the way.

Tix: hattieandthewolf.com.au

SAT 2 JUN 7:30pm

JULIA MORRIS: LIFT & SEPARATE

Julia will deliver her signature full tilt, high octane storytelling, leading to what she calls ‘hurty tummy laughter’.

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

SAT 2 JUN 8pm

THE NIGHT REVERSES

Geoffrey Williams & Nathan Curnow riff on the theme of flying, mixing performance poetry into live music improvisation.

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

SUN 3 JUN 10am – 3pm

DESIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

Ballarat Mining Exchange

MON 4 & 18 JUN 8 – 9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

9 - 11 JUN

BALLARAT ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & VINTAGE BAZAAR

Art, beautiful jewellery, China, porcelain, Asian antiques, exquisite linen and lace, vintage clothing and so much more!

Ballarat Mining Exchange

SUN 10 JUN 9am

CLUNES MAKERS' MARKET

A selection of quality and unique artisans. More details at: facebook.com/clunesmakersmarket

TUE 12 JUN 12:30pm

LET'S TALK POETRY

Passion from the 17th century. Art Gallery of Ballarat

SPOKEN

WED 13 JUN 7pm

WORD BANQUET

Themed poetry, prose, plays etc.

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

THU 14 JUN 7pm

WHISKY

SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY MASTERCLASS

An introduction to their exclusive single malt, single cask whiskies plus a full tasting menu. Bookings essential. The Lost Ones Basement Bar

THU 14 JUN 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents EARLY WINTER (Canada/Australia)

Membership required ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

SAT 16 JUN 10am – 3pm

TOWN HALL MARKET AT CRESWICK

Winter woollies, plants, books, recycled items, bric-a-brac, preserves and more!

Creswick Town Hall

70 Albert St, Creswick

Learn Flamenco

SUN 17 JUN 2pm

BOOKTOWN ON SUNDAYS

Meet the author and hear the stories behind the book. This month: Michelle Scott-Tucker Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World. The Warehouse

36 Fraser St, Clunes

WED 20 JUN 6:30pm

HUMAN FLOW

A FILM BY AI WEIWEI

An epic film led by artist Ai Weiwei, the documentary elucidates the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact.

Tix: tickets.demand.film/event/5022

Regent Cinemas

THU 21 JUN 7pm

WORDS OUT LOUD

The Printers Room, Sebastiaans 60 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 23 JUN 7pm

BOAA FLURO OR FORMAL BALL

A night of music, dancing & fun with live music by The ReChords to raise money for BOAA (Biennale of Australian Art). Tix: boaa.net.au

George Farmer Bacon Factory 328 Eureka St

30 JUN - 29 JUL

BALLARAT WINTER FESTIVAL

Ice skating, Winter Wonderlights, potato festival, salumi & charcuterie festival, meerkats and much more!

Info: ballaratwinterfestival.com.au

SAT 30 JUN

BALLARAT POTATO FESTIVAL

Info: ballaratwinterfestival.com.au

Ballarat Mining Exchange

SAT 30 JUN 7:30pm

THE PRICE IS WRONG

A hilarious and quite naughty night of trivia, games, music, audience participation & prizes.

The Cabaret Club

MON 2 & 16 JULY 8 – 9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

SUN 8 JUL

BALLARAT BOUTIQUE

Info: ballaratwinterfestival.com.au

Ballarat Mining Exchange

TUE 10 JUL 12:30pm

LET'S TALK POETRY

Recent Australian women poets. Art Gallery of Ballarat

WED 11 JUL 7pm

WORD BANQUET

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

THU 12 JUL 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (USA)

Membership required ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

SAT 14 JUL 7pm

BALLARAT NOIR

Sample weird & wonderful elixirs, vodkas, tonics and ancient alcoholic formulas and cocktails from across the colder climates. Embrace the bleak.

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

THU 19 JUL 7pm

WORDS OUT LOUD

The Printers Room, Sebastiaans 60 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 21 JUL

SALUMI & CHARCUTERIE FEST

Info: ballaratwinterfestival.com.au

Ballarat Mining Exchange

SUN 22 JUL 10am

CYCLE INTO THE LIGHT

A celebration of the Tour de France. Info: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Alfred Deakin Place

SUN 22 JUL 2pm

BOOKTOWN ON SUNDAYS

Meet the author and hear the stories behind the book. This month: Melanie Joosten, Gravity Well.

The Warehouse 36 Fraser St, Clunes

SAT 28 JUL

THE RED SERIES

A wine tasting event bringing together wine makers and producers from the Pyrenees and Grampians regions. Info: ballaratwinterfestival.com.au

Ballarat Mining Exchange

SAT 28 JUL 2 – 6pm

BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET

Buninyong Town Hall

Learmonth St, Buninyong

SAT 28 JUL 7:30pm

THE PRICE IS WRONG

A hilarious and quite naughty night of trivia, games, music, audience participation & prizes.

The Cabaret Club

SUN 29 JULY 3:20pm

BULLDOGS VS POWER

Mars Stadium Creswick Rd, Wendouree

MARKET

4 ROLLER DERBY 10-12 THE LITTLE MERMAID

16-18 THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

30 AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES

31 ELVIS THE KING IN CONCERT

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 2 JUN/7 JUL 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

BEAUFORT MARKET

SAT 2 JUN/7 JUL 9am – 1pm

Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 2 JUN/7 JUL 9am – 1pm

Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

SAT 9 JUN/14 JUL 9am – 1pm 96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

SAT 9 & 23 JUN/14 & 28 JUL 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Pde (opp. Botanical Gardens)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

SUN 10 JUN/8 JUL 9am – 1pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

CRESWICK MARKET

SAT 16 JUN/21 JUL 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

SAT 16 JUN/21 JUL 9am – 1pm

Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

SUN 17 JUN/15 JUL 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)