Best of Ballarat – March 2017

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Brian Robinson - GNAP 2017 Finalist

GUIRGUIS NEW ART PRIZE 2017 (See pg 30)

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ABN 42035083635

PO Box 1289

VIC 3354

Antique Postcard: Star of the East Gold Mining Company, Ballarat © Image courtesy Sovereign Hill Museums, The Gold Museum victoriancollections.net.au

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!!

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.

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

Aroma of India

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 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

Ballarista

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

Ballarista

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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

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 5331 1377

craigsroyal.com.au

Craig’s Cafe & Larder Map1

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

The Mallow

Ballarat’s original gastropub and craft beer destination. Open until 1am on weekends. Two outdoor spaces, ping pong, giant Connect 4. Happy hour every day until 6pm and all day Sunday. Trivia Wednesdays, cheap meals Thursdays. Open Wed-Sun.

20 Skipton St

5331 1073

themallow.com.au

Red Duck Micro-Brewery Map2

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Photo: Deon Mackay

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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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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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 Street 5332 7031

athleticclubbrewery.com.au

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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.

Aesop at Sweet Fern

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

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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Sweet Fern

Sweet Fern

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Two businesses in one spot. Barbarona and Vintagy stock a large array of vintage and pre-loved clothing & accessories plus fancy dress hire. In an eclectic shopping strip 1.3 km south of Sturt St with free parking.

Tue-Fri 10 - 5, Sat-Sun 10 - 3

202 South St

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Barbarona

Vintagy

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 Map2E4 36

Barbarona / Vintagy

BOAA MERCH Showroom

Artists & artisan hand made local products, gifts & souvenirs from Ballarat and across Australia. Supporting the Biennale of Australian Art (Ballarat 2018).

Open 7 Days 11am - 4pm

115 Armstrong St Nth boaa.net.au

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

BOAA Merch

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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!

M.A.D.E Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka

Espionage will test your mental strength as you solve a series of puzzles in order to be victorious and thwart the evils within. Pick a team of 2-5 people and test yourselves out to solve the puzzle within 60 minutes. Open every day.

2nd Floor, 19 Albert St 0411 491 008

escapadepuzzle.com.au

Gold & Relics 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: Thu - Sun

1300 882 199

goldandrelics.com.au

What a find! Gold & Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures

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

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

Cuthberts Charter Tram Image: findingfemme.blogspot

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Ballarat Heritage Tours

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Discover the City Built by Gold. Join Ballarat Heritage Tours on a guided walking tour of historic downtown Ballarat. True tales of rebellion, tragedy and triumph, set against Ballarat’s fine Victorian streetscapes.

1300 961 153

ballaratheritagetours.com.au

Swimming Pools & Water Play

www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

Gillies St North. Ph 5334 2499

Brown Hill Aquatic Centre

Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill. Ph 5338 8663

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

Black Hill Aquatic Centre

Chisholm St, Black Hill. Ph 5331 4300

Buninyong Aquatic Centre

Forest St, Buninyong. Ph 5341 3302

Eureka Aquatic Centre & Outdoor Water Play

Stawell St, Ballarat. Ph 5334 4641

Midlands Outdoor Water Play

SUMMER FUN

Midlands Reserve, Doveton St, Ballarat Nth

Sebastapol Outdoor Water Play

Victory Park, Vickers St, Sebastopol

Creativity & Culture

SEE EXHIBITIONS

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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.

ABDUL ABDULLAH - GNAP 2017 Finalist reconciliation (of self) (detail) Guirguis New Art Prize 2017 Image courtesy the artist & Fehily Contemporary

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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

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

Michelle Day Hopper-tron 2015 (detail)

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

Alex Sanson Murmuring 2016 The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

Huyghue House 15 Camp Street Alfred Deakin Place

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!

White Night Ballarat

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 11 MAR DRAWINGBOARD

Featuring the artistic work of Julianne Epstein & Jade Walsh

Fairbanks Eye Gallery 917A Sturt St

UNTIL 19 MAR

NEXT GEN 2017

19 AUGUST - 17 SEPTEMBER 2017

All photographers & photo media artists... Ballarat International Foto Biennale Fringe & $15,000 first prize for the Ballarat International Foto Biennale Martin Kantor Portrait Prize. Register at ballaratfoto.org

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

UNTIL 26 MAR

HOUSE OF LUCAS

UNTIL

4 MAR SCOPE17

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

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

UNTIL 5 MAR

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 & Gabriele Brauer create a series of large-format Chinese scrolls or ‘Muyi’.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 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

UNTIL 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.

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

2 – 19 MAR

THREADS OF

THE COLLECTIVE MINDS OF HUMANITY

Textiles by Karen Biggs

Open Thurs - Sun 12-4pm

Backspace Gallery Huyghue House, 15 Camp St

SAT 4 MAR ALL NIGHT from 7pm - 7am

WHITE NIGHT BALLARAT

White Night Ballarat is the city as you know it, reimagined and transformed under the ephemeral cloak of night. A night where the surreal seems real, White Night Ballarat is a rare opportunity to experience the city in a different light.

• NIGHTS OF GOLD The Electric Canvas

• FIBRE LANE Beth Lamont

• CRATE EXPECTATIONS Cake Industries

• MORE THAN 1 NATION

Pitcha Making Fellas & The Electric Canvas

• NEON ANGEL WINGS Carla O’Brien

• THE SPACE BETWEEN Kim Anderson

• WADAWURRUNG WALKING WITH WAA

Aunty Marlene Gilson, Deanne Gilson & Barry Gilson

• WAITING OUT THE NIGHT Krystle Evans

• DO NOT GO GENTLE Erin McCuskey & Christine Tammer

• LUX POPULI Matthew De Moiser

+ MORE Ballarat CBD whitenightballarat.com.au

OPENING 10 MAR

BOAA MERCH

OFFICIAL OPENING FRI 10 MAR 7pm

New Ballarat central showroom exhibiting local artists and artisan work for sale.

BOAA HQ 115 Armstrong St Nth boaa.net.au

11 – 13 MAR BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL

THE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS

Admire works from the Ballarat Society of Artists and purchase a piece of art.

APEX ART SHOW

Celebrating its 62nd Art Show. Admire some of the region’s best artistic talent.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

23 MAR - 9 APR

LAND SPIRIT WATER

Works by Linda Blake, Vicki Nash & Angela Robinson. Open Thurs - Sun 12-4pm

Backspace Gallery Huyghue House, 15 Camp St

25 MAR - 14 MAY

GUIRGUIS NEW ART PRIZE 2017

A $20,000 national, acquisitive, biennial, contemporary Art Prize, showcasing a selection of Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists. Initiated and supported by local Ballarat surgeon Mark Guirguis, and administered by Federation University Australia’s Arts Academy. Presented in association with the Art Gallery of Ballarat, with the support of the Art Gallery of Ballarat Foundation.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

Post Office Gallery Federation University Australia, Cnr Sturt & Lydiard Sts

THROUGHOUT MARCH

MICHELLE DAY ~ LOST LUMENS

The light objects in ‘Lost Lumens,’ exist in mysterious and whimsical forms developed through a contemplation of the awe-inspiring aspects of nature and the unimaginable. They aim to highlight the simultaneous beauty and horror of life.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

ALEX SANSON ~ MULTITUDE

Award winning sculptor Alex Sanson will exhibit two of his large kinetic sculptures during his exhibition ‘Multitude’ - Murmuring and Pisculenta.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

PULP FICTION ART

Unicorn Lane Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Laneway next to The Unicorn, 131 Sturt St

WITHIN OUR SHADOW

Works by Dana Falcini

ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Phoenix Mall, Armstrong St Sth

CHINESE FORTUNES

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

STUART WALSH

Paintings by Stuart Walsh

Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

LOCAL ARTISTS

New works by Lucila Zentner, Ritva Voutila, Charles Blackman, Sir Lionel Lindsay, David Frazer, Pamela Irving, Travis Price & Ken Hubbard

Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St

LOCAL ARTISTS

Rotating works by local Ballarat artists

The Unicorn 131 Sturt St

WORKSHOPS

WED 1 MAR 6-9pm

TAKAO KAWAGUCHI

SLOW BODY - PERFORMANCE & LIFE DRAWING

Internationally recognised Japanese performance artist performs a solo, uninterrupted movement at an almost imperceptible speed in the nude. This intense performance is perfect for artists who seek to explore the intensity of the form & bodily movement. A rare opportunity.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

SAT 18 & SUN 19 MAR 10am–4pm

BASIC SILVERSMITHING with Rachel Grose

Learn how to create a ring made of silver, including design, soldering and polishing. Techniques for making pendants and earrings and discuss the use of stones and gems in jewellery making. Art Gallery of Ballarat artgalleryofballarat.com.au for tickets

Welcome to Ballarat

“the Creative City”

17 - 26 MAR

HARMONY FEST WORKSHOPS

TUE 21 MAR 4pm: Youth Badge-making

WED 22 MAR 4pm: Bollywood Dance & Henna

FRI 24 MAR 10am: Chinese Knotting

Ballarat Library - FREE

THU 23 MAR 1-3pm: Let’s Dance (multicultural) Neighborhood Centre, Tuppen Dve, Sebastopol Full program at: ballarat.vic.gov.au/lae/events/harmonyfest

8 WEEK DRAWING CLASSES

8 week figure & portrait drawing session focus on proportion, structure & dynamics of the human form for beginners or those improving their technique & knowledge.

PORTRAIT DRAWING (8 Weeks)

SAT 29 APR – 17 JUN 10.30am – 1pm

SUN 30 APR – 18 JUN 1.30pm – 4pm

LIFE DRAWING (8 Weeks)

SAT 29 APR – 17 JUN 1.30 – 4pm

SUN 30 APR – 18 JUN 10.30am – 1pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat artgalleryofballarat.com.au for tickets

BOAA LEARN

COMING SOON

In conjunction with BOAA Biennale of Australian Art 2018. New skill-based learning and production workshops presented by professional artists and industry leaders. Check website for details.

BOAA HQ

115 Armstrong St Nth boaa.net.au

THURS 6.30-8.30pm 0466 910 482

Suttons House of Music 31 Sturt St facebook.com/groups/ballaratlifedrawing

8 WEEK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Art Gallery of Ballarat artgalleryofballarat.com.au for information

Art Gallery of Ballarat

VENUES

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

5320 5858 • artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Babushka

59 Humffray St Nth

5331 8459 • babushkalounge.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

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

Irish Murphy’s

Irish Murphy’s

36 Sturt St 5331 4091 • murphysballarat.com.au

Karova Lounge

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

Regent Cinemas

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 Lane

27 Lydiard St Nth (The George Hotel) 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

“City of Live Music”

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.

2:30PM SUNDAY

EGMONT OVERTURE, BEETHOVEN CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ, RODRIGO SOLOIST –

FRI 3 MAR 8.30pm

HOCKEY DAD

SUPPORT: APES

Karova Lounge

FRI 3 MAR From 11am

BEYOND BLACK FUNDRAISER FOR BEYONDBLUE

FEATURING BLUNT SHOVEL, NABERUS, BURY ME IN AUTUMN, NEMESIUM, VULTURE CULTURE, ANKL The Eastern

FRI 3 MAR 9.30pm

RUSSELL MORRIS & BAND

Suttons House of Music

FRI 3 MAR

NITIDA ATKINSON

Babushka

FRI 3 MAR 9:45pm

3 ON THE TREE

Irish Murphy’s

SAT 4 MAR 9am - 1pm

LOCAL MUSOS & BUSKERS

Bridge Mall Farmers Market

SAT 4 MAR 8.30pm

DORSAL FINS

Karova Lounge

SAT 4 MAR WHITE NIGHT LIVE MUSIC MARATHON

• BALLARAT SKA UNION 7pm

• LOS COJONES 8.10pm

• MOTOR CITY SOUNDS 9.20pm

• JOHNNY ROOSTER 10.40pm

• TRILLIONAYERS 12am

• THE PAIGE DUGGAN QUINTET 1.20am

• STELLA SAVY AVEK FRERS 2.40am

• RHYTHM ARKADIA 3.50am

• THE DROWSY MAGGIES 5am

• BETTER THAN

THE WIZARDS 6.10am

Lydiard St Stage (near Dana St)

SAT 4 MAR 7pm – 1am

WHITE NIGHT @ BMI

• DJ BREN LUKE • JAM’N JAR

• THE WINTER BERRIES

• ELLEN SORENSEN

• THE NIGHT REVERSES

POETRY MASHUP

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

SAT 4 MAR From 11am

BEYOND BLACK FUNDRAISER FOR BEYONDBLUE

FEATURING DREADNAUGHT, ENVENOMED, FALL AND RESIST, FEAST OF CROWS, AS FLESH DECAYS, MOUSTACHE ANT, RICK GRIMM’S ILLA TURBA, LETHAL SOUND DIVISION, UPON WORLDS END

The Eastern

SAT 4 MAR From 6pm BARRY WHITE NIGHT

The Main Bar

SAT 4 MAR 8pm M & THE BEST MEN TRIO Suttons House of Music

SAT 4 MAR 9:45pm

MISSBEHAVIN’ Irish Murphy’s

SAT 4 MAR 9.30pm

MATT BRADSHAW

The Lane @ The George Hotel

CONDUCTED BY PAT MILLER

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE, BERLIOZ

MATT WITHERS

SAT 4 MAR midnight

AS MIDNIGHT STRIKES

White Night candle-lit concert

Art Gallery of Ballarat

THU 9 MAR 8.30pm

KATY STEELE

SUPPORT: HAZLETT

Karova Lounge

FRI 10 MAR 7pm

SHERRY RICH & RICK PLANT

BOAA HQ

115 Armstrong St Nth

FRI 10 MAR 8pm

LONG HOLIDAY, GRASSHOLE

The Eastern

FRI 10 MAR

KRAZYFISH

Babushka

FRI 10 MAR 9:45pm

ROTHSCHILD

Irish Murphy’s

10 - 13 MAR

BABYLON FESTIVAL

An enchanting music, art & lifestyle camping festival, deep in the heart of the Australian wilderness. (See back cover)

babylon.net.au

11 - 13 MAR

BALLARAT BEGONIA

FESTIVAL

CHUNKY JAM, CHRIS

BUXTON, NICK FREER, AVATAR, SUGAR BLUE, JAMES LEROY, ALEXJANDRO, CHRIS MORANT

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

SAT 11 MAR 8.30pm

MOSCOW MULES

Karova Lounge

SAT 11 MAR

KRAZYFISH

Babushka

SAT 11 MAR 9:45pm

RED DUST

Irish Murphy’s

SUN 12 MAR

CELTIC JAM SESSION

Irish Murphy’s

THU 16 MAR 8.30pm

BONES & JONES

SUPPORTS: THE DARE OHHS, ELECTRIC MUD

Karova Lounge

THU 16 MAR 7.30pm

SERGIO DI PIERI

PLAYS MORRICONE

Art Gallery of Ballarat

FRI 17 MAR 8pm

CHRIST CRUSHER WITH GRUDGE, GOOD TIME AUSSIE

BOGOLARS, BUNYIP

The Eastern

FRI 17 MAR 8.30pm

BECCY COLE

SUPPORT: LIBBY O’DONOVAN

Suttons House of Music

FRI 17 MAR 8.30pm

JOEL WILMOTT

Babushka

FRI 17 MAR From 7am

ST. PATRICKS DAY

VARIOUS BANDS, DANCING & CRAIC

Irish Murphy’s

SAT 18 MAR 9am - 4pm

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL

BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

REGIONAL FINAL

Throughout Ballarat CBD

SAT 18 MAR 9pm

WAX NOMADS

Karova Lounge

SAT 18 MAR 8pm

BISCOTTI

The Eastern

SAT 18 MAR 8:30pm

TWISTED WILLOWS

SUPPORT: DANIEL JASPER

Babushka

SAT 18 MAR 9:45pm

BITTERSWEET

Irish Murphy’s

SAT 18 MAR 11am

MUSIC & STORIES FROM THE TORRES STRAIT

Ballarat Library Doveton St Nth

SUN 19 MAR 1-4pm

BOBBY BALLINGER

Ballarat Jazz Club

SUN 19 MAR 2.30pm

PIANO FOR PLEASURE

Jing Zhang, Nathan Chua and Cooper Harwood

Art Gallery of Ballarat

WED 22 MAR 8:30pm

BEEF PEOPLE

Karova Lounge

Beccy Cole

FRI 24 MAR 8pm

TIM HAMPSHIRE, AGENT 37

The Eastern

FRI 24 MAR 8pm

LA RUMBA

Suttons House of Music

FRI 24 MAR

PETER & KRISTINE ALLAN

Babushka

FRI 24 MAR 9:45pm

BLANK CANVAS

Irish Murphy’s

SAT 25 MAR 8pm

EMBASSY TALKS

The Eastern

SAT 25 MAR 8pm

100% KYLIE

Her Majesty’s

SAT 25 MAR 8.30pm

JEFF LANG

Suttons House of Music

SAT 25 MAR 9:45pm

ANDREW WALLACE BAND

Irish Murphy’s

SUN 26 MAR 2.30pm

SCOTT HARRISON & JOSH WOODS

Art Gallery of Ballarat

SUN 26 MAR 2:30pm

BSO FANTASTIC CONCERT

Ballarat Symphony Orchestra

Under the baton of Pat Miller, Chief conductor of the Australian International Opera Company and Music Director of Lyric Opera of Melbourne, the program will include: Egmont Overture - Beethoven Concierto De Aranjuez - Rodrigo Symphonie Fantastique - Berlioz

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

Tickets: wcpa.com.au

THU 30 MAR 8pm

HORDES OF THE BLACK CROSS, FUNERAL MOON, REQUIEM, ORDER OF TORMENT

The Eastern

FRI 31 MAR 8pm

POWERLINE SNEAKERS , DUKES OF DELICIOUSNESS, FRAUDBAND

The Eastern

FRI 31 MAR 9:45pm

CHASING MOJO

Irish Murphy’s

100% Kylie

THEATRE

2 - 12 MAR CATS

Presented by Ballarat Lyric Theatre

Based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”, the show is set amongst a larger-thanlife playground and is alive with our favourite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball.

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

FRI 10, 17 & 24 MAR 8pm

MINERVA SPEAKS

On high from the Mechanics’ Institute, Minerva broadcasts stories by local Ballarat writers. Directed by Lynden Nicholls. Marg Dobson as Minerva. Recording & Mixing by Christine Tammer. Titanic Bandstand Opp. Mechanics’ Institute & along the 100 Block of Sturt St

WED 15 MAR 2pm

CLASS CLOWNS

Presented by Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens!!! National secondary school comedy comp, open to ages 14-18 (Yr 9-12). Hosted by a special guest comedian. Register your stand-up, sketch, physical or musical act for free, or join the audience! Any format goes as long as it’s 3-5 mins long… and funny!

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

FRI 17 MAR 8pm

THE WORLD OF MUSICALS

Presented by Rockitz Entertainment

The New Musical Gala with an international cast brings London’s West End & New York’s Broadway to Australia. This incredible production brings the most loved songs and ensembles from the world’s most popular musicals to the stage. Colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics all performed by a star studded international cast.

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

SAT 18 MAR 7:30pm EUGENE ONEGIN

by Piotyr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Presented by Co-Opera Inc.

Based on Aleksandr Pushkin’s classic poem-novel, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin is a mainstay of the Russian operatic repertoire.

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

WED 22 MAR 10:30am & 1:30pm

MR STINK

Presented by CDP Kids

It starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. When Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed. Now Chloe’s got to make sure no-one finds out! But there might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye…

The team behind The 52-Storey Treehouse return with this touching, hilarious, and very smelly tale!

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

SAT 25 MAR 8pm

100% KYLIE

Presented by Derek Bailey

Join ‘100% KYLIE’ as they celebrate Kylie Minogue’s greatest hits in a 2 hour concert spectacular! Starring the world renowned Lucy Holmes, ‘100% KYLIE’ has been endorsed by Kylie Minogue herself as the ‘Best Kylie Act!’. This spectacular mix of glitz and glam, incredible replica costumes, phenomenal dancers, live band, multimedia and crowd interaction will have you singing and dancing along to hits like Spinning Around, On A Night Like This, Can’t Get You Out Of My Head and The Locomotion. Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

30 MAR - 8 APR

SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTY

Presented by Creswick Theatre Company

Mrs Stancliffe, a widow, runs a successful B&B and her customers (mainly women) return year after year. Could it be her next door neighbour Bud ‘the Stud’ drawing them back ‘for a good time’?

Creswick Theatre Company

Raglan St, Creswick creswicktheatre.com

FRI 31 MAR 7:30pm

SAT 1 APR 1:30pm & 7:30pm

CIRCUS OZ: MODEL CITIZENS

Circus Oz unpacks the myths of modern Australia with their latest high octane circus show. Set in a beautiful yet chaotic model kit world, Model Citizens seamlessly blends the risk, beauty and rawness of acrobatic circus with pumping live music, stunning lighting, breathtaking physical improbability and no shortage of absurdity. Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth hermaj.com

FI LM

FRI 3 MAR From 6.30pm (OUTDOOR)

RED DOG: TRUE BLUE

Plus local music, food, entertainment & jumping castle. BYO chair. Tickets at the gate.

DEAN Recreation Reserve 1450 Ballarat-Daylesford Rd

THU 9 MAR 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents BEST OF ENEMIES US Political Documentary

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

Membership required ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

SUN 12 MAR 6pm (OUTDOOR)

Begonia Festival - Ballarat Foundation presents Dr Seuss’ THE LORAX

Tickets: ballaratfoundation.org or at venue Lake Wendouree Foreshore

SUN 19 MAR

Ballarat Italian Assoc presents VINCERE (Italy) 2pm

SPANISH AFFAIR (Spain) 4pm

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute trybooking.com

THU 23 MAR 6.30pm FREE

TANNA (Australia/Vanuatu)

Ballarat Library

THU 23 MAR 7pm

Ballarat Italian Assoc presents A SEPARATION (Iran)

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute trybooking.com

SAT 25 MAR 2pm FREE

DANILA VASSILIEFF DOCUMENTARY

Art Gallery of Ballarat

SUN 26 MAR 3.45pm

Isowhey Ballarat Indian Film Festival presents RAM-LEELA

Regent Cinema

Circus Oz - Model Citizens

MORE TO DO

THU 2 MAR 8pm

MICHAEL CONNELL IN COMEDY CHAOS

Babushka

3 - 5 MAR

GREAT OUTDOOR & 4X4 EXPO

Explore Caravans, Camping, Boating, Fishing, Jet Skis, 4WD and Off Road, Gardening, Pools & Spas, Food & Wine. Ballarat Showgrounds

Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St, Wendouree

FRI 3 MAR 8pm

BALLARATCAT COMEDY

Dave O’Neil hosts a COMEDY FESTIVAL

PREVIEW SHOWCASE with special guests

The Lounge @ The George Hotel

27 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 4 MAR 12 – 4pm

MOORAMONG ‘50s POOL PARTY

Live music with Amie Brûlée, pop up bar, Art Deco homestead tours, fun comps & swimming. Mooramong Homestead

Tickets: nationaltrust.org.au

SAT 4 MAR ALL NIGHT 7pm – 7am

WHITE NIGHT BALLARAT

A city reimagined and transformed under the ephemeral cloak of night. Experience the city in a different light. whitenightballarat.com.au

SUN 5 MAR 10am

DYE HARD FUN RUN

Brown Hill Reserve

Humffray St Nth

dyehardfunrun.com.au

MON 6 MAR 8 – 9pm

DANCE

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

10 - 13 MAR

BABYLON FESTIVAL

An enchanting music, art & lifestyle camping festival, deep in the heart of the Australian wilderness. babylon.net.au

11 - 12 MAR

VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS

MEDIEVAL FAIRE

An immersive medieval weekend of jousting, mounted archery, battles, medieval stalls, encampments, viking museum + more.

Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds

207 Airport Rd, Mitchell Park

Tickets: vicgoldmedievalfaire.com.au

11 - 13 MAR

FESTIVAL

BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL

Regional Victoria’s largest annual flower festival since 1953. This 3 day event has flowers, celebrity gardeners, markets, music, DIY demos & garden talks, comedy & circus tent, Festival Food & Wine Gardens + much more.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Gillies St Nth

ballaratbegoniafestival.com

11 - 13 MAR

BALLARAT ANTIQUE FAIR

Ballarat Exhibition Centre

501 Dowling St, Wendouree

OPEN MIC

ST PATS DAY

THU 16 MAR WORDS OUT LOUD

Babushka

FRI 17 MAR From 7am

ST. PATRICKS DAY

Dress in Green! Breakfast from 7am, all day meals & live ‘CRAIC’ entertainment.

Irish Murphy’s 36 Sturt St

17 - 19 MAR

EUREKA RALLY

Opening round of the Australian Rally Championship. Held around the Ballarat region and also includes classic rally cars. Info: rally.com.au/eureka-rally

17 - 26 MAR

BALLARAT HARMONY FEST

A jam-packed 10 days of fun, flavour, music, film, workshops and special events. Promoting the theme ‘All of Us’, Harmony Fest 2017 will explode across the city in celebration of Ballarat’s wonderful diversity. Full program: ballarat.vic.gov.au/lae/ events/harmonyfest

SAT 18 MAR 9am – 4pm

BUSKING

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BUSKING CHAMPIONSHIPS

All day around the Ballarat CBD buskingballarat.com.au

SAT 18 MAR 7.30pm

COMEDY

COMEDY FOR A CAUSE

To launch Ballarat’s Harmony Week Festival. Featuring Dilruk Jayasinha, Dane Simpson, Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa & more. Suttons House of Music

MON 20 MAR 8 – 9pm

DANCE

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

SAT 25 MAR 9:30am – 5pm

RURAL LIFESTYLE EXPO

See horses, dogs & cattle shows, 100’s of trade displays & demos, fibre fabric & fashion, local food artisans & vignerons. Ballarat Showgrounds

TRIVIA

SAT 25 MAR From 6pm

EARTH HOUR 2017

STARRY AUTUMN NIGHTS

6pm Star-be-cue, 3rd Rock Cafe or BYO picnic

7pm: Kinja - violin and didgeridoo

Alex Cherney time-lapse landscape & astronomy imagery backdrop

8:30pm: Earth Hour & telescope viewings

Ballarat Observatory

Corner Cobden & Magpie St, Mt Pleasant

Bookings: 5332 7526 or 0429 199 312 observatory.ballarat.net

SUN 26 MAR 9am

THE COLOR RUN BALLARAT

Victoria Park Sturt St thecolorrun.com.au

THU 30 MAR 7.30pm

THE PRICE IS WRONG

LIVE GAMESHOW TRIVIA

Suttons House of Music

Pre-show Dinner Bookings 5333 4393

31 MAR - 2 APR 9:30am – 4pm

CRAFT ALIVE

3 days of learning, creating, workshops, shopping and inspiration!

Wendouree Sports & Events Centre

Norman St, Wendouree

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 MAR 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

BEAUFORT MARKET

SAT 4 MAR 9am – 1pm

Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 4 MAR 9am – 1pm

Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

SAT 11 MAR 9am – 1pm

96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

SAT 11 & 25 MAR 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Parade (opp. Botanical Gardens)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

SUN 12 MAR 9am – 1pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

CRESWICK MARKET

SAT 18 MAR 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

SAT 18 MAR 9am – 1pm

Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

SUN 19 MAR 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET

SUN 26 MAR 9am – 1pm

Buninyong Town Hall - Market Square

Learmonth St (13km from Ballarat)

Bridge Mall Farmers Market

Image: Melissa Hogg Photography

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