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An evening with the MSO

SATURDAY 11 AUGUST | 7.30pm

Mary’s Mount Centre, Loreto College

MSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop directs musicians through two of Bach’s glorious Brandenburg Concertos, and two gripping twenty-first century creations from Carl Vine and Pēteris Vasks.

Image: Jessica Prinzi performing in The Spirit Level (2017)

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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!!

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.

Boatshed

A traditional Spanish tapas bar & 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 – Wed 4pm – late, Thu – Sat 12pm – 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

Ballarista

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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 something delicious.

Wed – Sat 2 – 11pm, Sun 2 – 7pm

14 Camp St (via alley)

4343 1754

thelostones.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

Indian Grill Ballarat

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

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

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Irish Murphy's Ballarat

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.au

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.

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30 Armstrong St Nth 4373

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Enjoy our welcoming atmosphere and authentic Indian cuisine. The perfect place for date nights, business meetings, family dinners and parties, located near the world famous Sovereign Hill. Lunch Wed – Sun 12 – 3pm, Dinner Tues – Sun 4 – 10pm.

7 Wainwright St

Golden Point 5332 2122

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Boatshed is located on the Lake Wendouree foreshore in the heart of Ballarat. Whether you're pining for coffee, cake & chat, a drink on the deck, or out to enjoy lunch or dinner with friends or family, Boatshed is your place. Sun – Tue 8am – 6pm, Wed – Sat 8am – late

27A Wendouree Pde 5333 5533

boatshedrestaurant.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. 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.

The Ballarat Shop

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

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

and the Wolf

Hattie and the Wolf offers a carefully curated selection of giftware, clothing, accessories and homewares from independent designers and makers. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper.

Wed – Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 3

218A Skipton St

0429 852 438

hattieandthewolf.com.au

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The Ballarat Shop

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

• CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED

• ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

• RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE

Enjoy your senior years. Support your vitality, sleep, digestion, joint health and more. We use the highest quality products from respected Australian manufacturers. Make an appointment with Suzanne.

305 Armstrong St Nth

Soldiers Hill 0438 050 953

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Lola and May is a locally owned boutique created to provide Ballarat women with a comfortable and relaxed place to browse. With a focus on Australian brands, activewear and accessories, we love welcoming you into our little space. Mon – Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 3 623 Sturt St 0429 666 339

lolamayballarat.com.au

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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!

Gold Rush Mini Golf

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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

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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

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

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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

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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.

Ebony Gulliver, Self Evident Map Painting 3 BENCHMARK18 - Post Office Gallery

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Contemporary Art Gallery

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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

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ARTS ACADEMY UNDERGRADUATE VISUAL ARTS

FRI 17 AUG - SAT 15 SEP 2018

OPENING: THU 16 AUG @ 6, FOR 6.30PM

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

federation.edu.au/pogallery

Ebony Gulliver Self Evident Map Painting 3, 2018 (detail) acrylic on paper 123 x 86cm

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Pierre Bonnard, Modèle se déshabillant Into Light - Art Gallery of Ballarat

WHEN I GROW UP

SHEILAS: WOMEN’S ART COLLECTIVE through to 12 August

Thursday - Sunday 12 - 4pm

GROUP EXHIBITION

16-26 August

Opening Friday 17 August 6-8pm

Thursday - Sunday 12 - 4pm

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

STONEWARE

ARTHUR CREATIVE STUDIO

2-30 August - Viewing 24 / 7

Unicorn Lane, 200 block, Sturt St

1-29 August - Viewing 24 / 7

Peel Street Park, Black Hill

Huyghue House 15 Camp Street Alfred Deakin Place

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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!

Dave O'Neil Clunes Comedy Gold Words in Winter

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 3 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

UNTIL 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!

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

UNTIL 5 AUG

PAINTED LAND

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

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

UNTIL 12 AUG

WHEN I GROW UP

SHEILAS women's art collective. Mixed media group show examining the journeys of women of all ages.

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

UNTIL 18 AUG

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

UNTIL 18 AUG

PAINTING FOR PLEASURE

Original works on canvas by the Tress Street Artists. Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St

UNTIL 19 AUG

DAVID MELLOWS: A COLLECTION OF WORKS

Large works by Creswick based artist David Mellows from the past decade. Locally sourced images hang alongside those of travels, both interstate and international.

The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat

613 Main Rd

UNTIL 26 AUG

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

Anne Chibnall & Tim Sedgwick

UNTIL 26 AUG OF THE LIKES

Showcasing 10 local artists. Works in the categories of flowers, oceanic scapes and animals are a few of the subjects covered in the exhibition.

Open Studio Fri 31 Aug - Sun 2 Sep & Fri 7 - Sun 9 Sep, where the public can come and view artists working in the space and purchase their work.

Studio 408

408 Warrenheip St, Buninyong

1 - 29 AUG

STONEWARE PAPER CLAY SCULPTURES

Works by Chandra Paul

ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Peel St Park, Black Hill

2 - 30 AUG

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

Mixed media works by members of the Arthur Creative Studio.

Unicorn Lane Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Laneway next to The Unicorn, 131 Sturt St

What’s On?

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AUG - 1 SEP REQUIEM FOR A DREAMSCAPE

A solo exhibition by Tahlia Stanton. Her works demonstrate her fondness for wildlife, exploring mankind's relationship with these creatures on a spiritual level. Opening Fri 3 Aug, 5pm.

The Warehouse 36 Fraser St, Clunes

4 - 19 AUG

CLUNES ARTISTS' GROUP

A highlight of the Words in Winter festival, showcasing the talent of the Clunes Artists’ Group. Opening Fri 3 Aug, 6pm.

Gallery 5 5 Service St, Clunes

8 AUG - 16 SEP

CONJURINGS: PAUL COMPTON & MICHAEL NEEDHAM

New works by Kyneton artist Michael Needham and Melbourne artist Paul Compton. The two men are drawn together by a darkness, a thin line that joins their sense of the unsettling and uncanny. Together they play with our sense of unease, the fragile nature of our own existence and ego, and how we're all drawn to look into the void of what might lie beyond.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

Paul Compton, somewhere someone's dying

10 AUG - 7 SEP

GARAPARTY: DEX FERNANDEZ

GaraParty is a project under my street art handle, Garapata. Garapata is the Tagalog word for tick, parasites that infest a hapless host. Since its birth in 2008, Garapata has infested and occupied local and foreign urban landscapes, initially appearing as murals and stickers with forays into fashion, furniture and wallpaper design. After its initial run in New York, the GaraParty has spread in various venues in Manila and most recently, Taitung (Taiwan).

RAT Gallery at Ballarista

2A Lydiard St Sth

16 - 26 AUG

MUSIC HEARD VISUALLY

Mixed media group exhibition exploring how music is conceived, depicted and presented.

Curated by Melinda Muscat as a Backspace Gallery

Special Curator Project.

Opening Fri 17 Aug, 6pm.

Backspace Gallery

15 Camp St

17 AUG - 15 SEP BENCHMARK18

FedUni Arts Academy Undergraduate Visual Arts. Showcasing new work by our next hot crop of visual artists and designers, reflecting the breadth and diversity of students’ interests, ideas and areas of enquiry in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, design, video, mixed-media and installation. Opening Thu 16 Aug, 6 pm.

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

SAT 18 AUG 11am - 4pm

CAKE INDUSTRIES OPEN STUDIO

Cake Industries are opening their doors to present the weird and wonderful experiments they've been exploring as part of their Creative Victoria funded “Creators Fund” studio residency. Current and older works will also be on display as well as works in progress, workshop areas and the various tools and materials they use to create.

More info: cake.net.au

238 Scarsdale-Pitfield Rd, Newtown (Scarsdale)

SAT 18 AUG 5:30pm - late

END OF THE WORLD

GALLERY OPENING

Cake Industries have created a gallery space for experimental artforms, performative installation and live art in Linton, Victoria. "End of the World" will have it's opening party directly after the Cake Industries open studio. Come and witness the birth of a new vibrant independent art space and explore the small township of Linton with local venues and accommodation available.

More info: cake.net.au

End of the World Gallery

63 Sussex St, Linton

SUN 19 AUG 10am - 3pm

LAL LAL PHOTO GROUP

Lal Lal Photo Group annual photo competition and exhibition, with hundreds of images on display by group members, general public and Lal Lal primary school. Award ceremony at 2:30pm.

Lal Lal Soldiers Memorial Hall

Clarendon-Lal Lal Rd, Lal Lal

30 AUG - 16 SEP

ART GINEERING

Mixed media exhibition by Margie Balazic and Zlatko Balazic, examining the interface between art and engineering.

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

Dex Fernandez, GaraParty

CAKE INDUSTRIES

OPEN STUDIO

SAT 18 AUG 2018 11am - 4pm

238 Scarsdale-Pitfield Rd Newtown (Scarsdale)

END OF THE WORLD

GALLERY OPENING PARTY

SAT 18 AUG 5:30pm - Late 63 Sussex St Linton

EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT AUGUST

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 to see gems from this outstanding French gallery, plus key paintings by Australian artists working in France, and works by French artists from Australian collections.

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

LOCAL ARTISTS

Contemporary works by Ballarat artists including paintings, photography, jewellery, sculpture and more. Works are for sale.

GoatHouse Studio Shop 9, Block Arcade (enter from Doveton St Sth)

THE CORRIDOR ART SPACE

Various works by members of the Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. All art is for sale.

Trades Hall 24 Camp St (side passageway)

ALL SORTS

A selection of artworks created by Barry Walters and John Canham, both members of the Ballarat Society of Artists Inc.

MacSpace Gallery at Radmac 110 Armstrong St Sth

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

IN CELEBRATION OF THE PUDDING

100 years of The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay. Norman Lindsay was born in Creswick in 1879. To celebrate 100 years of publication the museum will have an exhibition of Norman’s illustrations for the book and other works.

Creswick Museum 70 Albert St, Creswick

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 • ballarattrottingclub.com.au

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

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

Irish Murphy’s 36 Sturt St 5331 4091 • murphysballarat.com.au

The Main Bar Image: Yum Studio

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

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

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

The Main Bar 28 Main Rd • 0439 311 668

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

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.

FRI 3 AUG

The Lane Cider Bar

KAILEE O’BEIRNE 6pm

RYAN BELL 10pm

The Cabaret Club

OLD MELBOURNE 6:30pm

ROAD

Flying Horse

JIM LAING 7pm

The Eastern

BLUNT SHOVEL, 8pm SHATTER BRAIN

SUPPORTS: UPON WORLD'S END, ORDER OF TORMENT

Irish Murphy’s BLANK CANVAS 9:30pm

SAT 4 AUG

Hop Temple LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

St John’s Anglican, Creswick

KAVISHA MAZZELLA TRIO 7pm

SUPPORT: THE BOITE

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

GEOFFREY WILLIAMS 7:30pm

The Eastern

BABY BLUE 8pm

SUPPORTS: SEAGULL, COOL SOUNDS

The Cabaret Club

SALTY DOG 8:30pm

Four Seasons Fine Music Festival

An Evening of World Music

SAT 4 AUG 7pm

Kavisha Mazzella Trio supported by The Boite St John’s, 103 Napier St, Creswick

Chamber String Concert

SUN 5 AUG 2pm

The Invictus Quintet St. Paul’s Anglican Church 10 Templeton St, Clunes

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Karova Lounge

RUNK 9pm

SUPPORTS: QUENTIAM, MATT MURRAY & THE DURRY BUSTERS, BUTTERFUNKED

Irish Murphy’s BITTERSWEET 9:30pm

The Bluestone

THE STRAYS 10pm

The Lane Cider Bar

STEFFII 10pm

SUN 5 AUG

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

The Cabaret Club

CAROLYN BENNETT 2pm

SINGING CONCERT

St Paul’s Anglican, Clunes

THE INVICTUS QUARTET 2pm

Karova Lounge

PUSH START COMP: 2pm

HEAT ONE

Irish Murphy’s CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

VICTORIANA GAYE 3pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

CELEBRATING CHOPIN

WED 8 AUG

Meigas

LIVE FLAMENCO 6:30pm

FRI 10 AUG

The Lane Cider Bar

PINK MOON 6pm

JESSE ZAHRA 10pm

The Cabaret Club

LIVE MUSIC 6:30pm

Flying Horse

JIM BAZIS 7pm

The Eastern

THE SHORTS 8pm

SUPPORTS: SABOTAJ MAHAL, BEACONS, JASON LIVES

Karova Lounge

WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s BEATTIE BOYS 9:30pm

SAT 11 AUG

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

CARMEN AND DAN 3pm

Miner's Tavern

TAYLOR HENDERSON 7pm

Mary's Mount Centre, Loreto College

AN EVENING 7:30pm WITH THE MSO

The Eastern

MASCO SOUND SYSTEM 8pm

SUPPORT: STRAWBERRY HICK

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

EDDIE NUARDO 8:30pm

Karova Lounge

IVAN OOZE 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

ROTHSCHILD 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

BRODIE GLEN 10pm

SUN 12 AUG

Hop Temple

WILSON & WHITE 1:30pm

Karova Lounge

PUSH START COMP: 2pm

HEAT TWO

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

KHRISTIAN MIZZI 3pm

THU 16 AUG

Karova Lounge

THY ART IS MURDER 7pm

SUPPORTS: ALPHA WOLF, ANTAGONIST A.D, XILE

FRI 17 AUG

The Lane Cider Bar

MG 6pm MATTY CHAPS 10pm

The Cabaret Club

HIGH HAVOC 6:30pm

Flying Horse

FRANKIE 7pm

Irish Murphy’s TRAFFIC JAM 9:30pm

SAT 18 AUG

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

HANZENS OF DENMARK 3pm

Buninyong Brewery

SUSAN DE JONG 7:30pm & BRONWEN ALGATE

The Eastern EDDIE SPAGHETTI 8pm

The Main Bar STELLA SAVY 8:30pm AVEK FRERS, DEBORAHN, CANDI WADE

Irish Murphy’s SCORCHING TONES 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar DAVE ANDERSON 10pm

SUN 19 AUG

Ballarat Jazz Club

ULTRAFOX 1pm

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

The Cabaret Club

SCOTT FRASER 2pm

STUDENTS CONCERT

Karova Lounge

PUSH START COMP: 2pm

FINALS

Irish Murphy’s CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

ELLEN SØRENSEN 3pm & SHADOW FEET

The Eastern

TENDERHOOKS 5pm

SUPPORT: NO LOCAL

WED 22 AUG

Meigas

LIVE FLAMENCO 6:30pm

Karova Lounge

360 7:30pm

SUPPORT: PEZ

FRI 24 AUG

The Eastern

PREHISTORIC DOUCHE 5pm

SUPPORTS: THE BEAT TABOO, THE CREEKS

The Lane Cider Bar

KEV ANTONIO 6pm

STEFFII 10pm

Flying Horse

JEFFERSON SMITH 7pm

Irish Murphy’s

MATTY CHAPS 9:30pm

SAT 25 AUG

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

DJ COREY HEWITT 3pm

The Eastern

HIDEOUS SUN DEMON 8pm

SUPPORTS: UTE ROOT, THE GURDIES, TERRIBLE SIGNAL

The Main Bar

PAIGE & THE VINLEYS 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

MISSBEHAVIN' 9:30pm

The Lane Cider Bar

BRODIE GLEN 10pm

SUN 26 AUG

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

BALLARAT 2:30pm

HIGH SCHOOL

Irish Murphy’s

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

LE LUNA 3pm

THU 30 AUG

WCPA

THE AUSTRALIAN 8pm

BEE GEES SHOW

FRI 31 AUG

The Lane Cider Bar

KAILEE O’BEIRNE 6pm

UNTAPPED 10pm

Flying Horse

FRANKIE 7pm

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

OMELETTE, CLEVERHORSE 7:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

MAD COW 9:30pm

Ellen Sørensen & Shadow Feet

MUSIC

BALLARAT 21 Sep - 6 Nov 2018

Dallas Crane

Motor City Sounds

Dan Brodie

Lisa Miller

The Mudcakes

Geoffrey Williams

DJ Sweatdreams

Los Locos | The Grapes

Lisa Crawley | Baby Blue

Vardos | Mexican Music Man

Dayzed | SheWolf | Tiny Giants

The Cartridge Family | Avec Frer

Arian Lane | deborahN

Funky Miracle | Winterberries

Ivy Streep | Well Strung

Fox Company | The Intellectuals

Hypertron Collidescope

Ballarat Secondary School Bands

BOAA music will be running alongside BOAA Art. All Boaa music events are free with a BOAA Art pass however Some events have limited numbers so book /register now!

Weekend Gigs

At Lake Wendouree and St Andrews Grounds.

Mid Week Lunch / evening concerts at The Mining Exchange.

Special Events

Head over to The Ballarat Mechanics Institute.

Info: boaa.net.au/boaa-music Tix: boaa.net.au/tickets

THEATRE

1 - 4 AUG

THINK OF ME ON THURSDAYS

Presented by Tilly Dog Productions

What happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen - or does it? Based on real-life conversations and happenings in the canteen of a country football club. Only the names have been changed...

The play with NO boundaries. Come if you dare!

Strong Language - Mature Themes - Rated M. Tix: trybooking.com/390255

Housey Housey 12 Armstrong St Nth

SUN 5 AUG 2pm

THE MAGIC FLUTE

Presented by Cordelia's Potted Operas

A mythical land between the sun and the moon. Three ladies in the service of the Queen of the Night save Prince Tamino from a serpent. The ladies return to give Tamino a portrait of the queen's daughter, Pamina, who they say has been enslaved by the evil Sarastro. Another divine opera by Mozart performed by some of Melbourne's finest talent. Tix: trybooking.com/402572

Craig's Royal Hotel 10 Lydiard St Sth

10 - 12 AUG

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Presented by BLOC Music Theatre

A great and affordable night (or afternoon) out with the family, under the sea. All tickets at children’s prices. Tix: blocmusictheatre.com.

Founders Theatre FedUni Mt Helen Campus

Chancellor Dr, Mt Helen

16 - 18 AUG

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Presented by Miss Nellie's Theatre can be a voice for change. It can be a call to action. Directed by Sophie Livitsanis and performed by a cast of local women, join us for one of the most debated and discussed theatre experiences of the 20th century. A poignant, hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise, Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning masterpiece gives us real women's stories of intimacy, vulnerability and sexual self-discovery. Proceeds go to WRISC Family Violence Support. Tix: thelostones.com.au

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

Think of Me on Thursdays

Tickets

$32/$28

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

16, 17 & 18 August

BOOK ONLINE: THELOSTONES.COM.AU/ EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

A poignant, hilarious tour of the last frontier.

MORE TO DO

FRI 3 AUG 5:30 - 8pm

KILDERKIN DISTILLERY MASTERCLASS

Learn all things gin with Kilderkin's master distiller, showcasing their whole range including The Larrikin, The Scoundrel, Buccaneer, Cherry Gin & Barrel Aged Gin Bookings: 5331 3393 Red Lion Hotel 217-229 Main Rd

SAT 4 AUG 7pm

CLUNES COMEDY GOLD

Elliot Goblet with Simon Rogers. Tix: clunesbooktown.com.au

The National Hotel

35 Fraser St, Clunes

SUN 5 AUG 10am - 4pm

BALLARAT WELLBEING AND PSYCHIC EXPO

Housey Housey

12 Armstrong St Nth

SUN 5 AUG 2pm

BOOKTOWN ON SUNDAYS

Meet the author and hear the stories behind the book. This month: Susi Fox, Mine.

The Warehouse

36 Fraser St, Clunes

MON 6 AUG 8 – 9pm

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

WED 8 AUG 7pm

WORD BANQUET

Themed poetry, prose, plays etc.

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

WED 8 AUG 7pm

SPEAK'N EASY CRESWICK

Words in Winter Creswick open mic night. Read or recite a poem, tell a story or yarn in 5 minutes on the theme of Change and Chance.

The American 90 Albert St, Creswick

COMEDY

THU 9 AUG 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents THE LAST BRIDGE (Germany)

Membership required ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

THU 9 AUG 7:30pm

KANGAROO

Fundraising film night for the Animal Justice Party. Tix: stickytickets.com.au

The Cabaret Club

FRI 10 AUG 8pm

OPEN MIC COMEDY

The Main Bar

SAT 11 AUG 6:30pm

POETRY SLAM AT SCORIBREAC

Sit around the pitfire on a winter’s night at the Woolshed. Share your poem or a favourite poem and enjoy the warmth of words and music. MC is Bob McKinnon. BYO food, drinks and coat.

Scoribreac

80 MacRae Rd, Clunes

SAT 11 AUG 7pm

CLUNES COMEDY GOLD

Dave O'Neil with Brad Oakes. Tix: clunesbooktown.com.au

The National Hotel

35 Fraser St, Clunes

11 - 19 AUG

PARASITE PARADISE FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

Inspiring Australia activities jointly presented by the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Federation University and the Australian Society for Parasitology, supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week. Talks, workshops, kids' activities & more. Info: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat

SUN 12 AUG 2:30pm

CLUNES COMEDY GOLD

Monica Dullard & Evan Hocking

Tix: clunesbooktown.com.au

Quigley & Clarke

52 Fraser St, Clunes

TUE 14 AUG 12:30pm

LET'S TALK POETRY

Australian modern poets on love. Art Gallery of Ballarat

14 - 25 AUG

SCINEMA

International Science Film Festival. The largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere, celebrating the power of the moving image to tell stories about the world, how it works and our place in it. Films will be free.

Tix: observatory.ballarat.net

Ballarat Municipal Observatory

439 Cobden St, Mt Pleasant

WED 15 AUG 6:15pm

THE SQUARE

Fundraising film night for Ballarat Arts Foundation, supporting local artists. Tix: ballaratartsfoundation.org.au

Regent Cinemas

WED 15 AUG 7pm

FOOD FIGHTER

Fundraising film night for Food Is Free

Laneway Ballarat. Tix: fan-force.com

Regent Cinemas

Dr Ceri Brenner National Science

Week - Art Gallery of Ballarat

FILM

FILM

POETRY

COMEDY

COMEDY

POETRY FILM

SPOKEN WORD

THU 16 AUG 7pm

WORDS OUT LOUD

The Printers Room, Sebastiaans

60 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 18 AUG 9:30am – 2:30pm

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 18 AUG 7pm

CLUNES COMEDY GOLD

An evening with Mike McColl Jones. Tix: clunesbooktown.com.au

Drinks at the Gallery

54 Fraser St, Clunes

SUN 19 AUG 2pm

BOOKTOWN ON SUNDAYS

Kids’ Booktown with Ailsa Wild.

Author talk, kid’s writing workshop and whip crackin' demo with one of Australia's best loved children's authors. The Warehouse

36 Fraser St, Clunes

SUN 19 AUG 2:30pm

INSPIRING ILLUMINATION, CREATIVE CURIOSITY

Join physicist Dr Ceri Brenner for National Science Week as she reveals the beauty behind her work with the most powerful lasers in the world.

Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat

MON 20 AUG 6:30 - 8:30pm

BALLARAT CAREERS EXPO

Open to all students & parents from Ballarat & district schools.

Ballarat Grammar School

201 Forest St, Wendouree

MON 20 AUG 8 – 9pm

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

FRI 24 AUG From 4pm

CLUNES COMEDY GOLD

Mark Jackson and Peter Bosustow in the front bar. No bookings required. The National Hotel 35 Fraser St, Clunes

SAT 25 AUG 9:30am – 2:30pm

VINTAGE TREASURES WALKING TOUR

A fun filled adventure exploring Ballarat’s best thrift shops. Discover fashion, music, & vintage treasures as you wind your way through Ballarat’s historic streets & lanes.

Tix: hattieandthewolf.com.au

25 - 26 AUG 9am - 3:30pm

BALLARAT'S BIG BOOK BONANZA

Thousands of books - cheap prices. Gold coin donation admission. St. Andrews Church Hall Dawson St Nth

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 AUG 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

BEAUFORT MARKET

SAT 4 AUG 9am – 1pm

Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 4 AUG 9am – 1pm

Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

SAT 11 AUG 9am – 1pm

96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

SAT 11 AUG 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Pde (opp. Botanical Gardens)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

SUN 12 AUG 9am – 1pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

CRESWICK MARKET

SAT 18 AUG 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

SAT 18 AUG 9am – 1pm

Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

SUN 19 AUG 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

BROWN HILL MARKET

SAT 25 AUG 9am – 1pm

375 Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill

BOAA will be the largest showcase of Australian Art ever presented

BOAA will be the largest showcase of Australian Art ever presented

> 150+ artists > 65 curated solo exhibitions

> 150+ artists > 65 curated solo exhibitions

www.boaa.net.au/tickets

www.boaa.net.au/tickets

Artists (clockwise) : Louise Paramor | Numina Sisters | Jason Sims | Aly De Groot

Faridah Cameron | Clancy Warner | Danish Quapoor | Jane Skeer

Artists (clockwise) : Louise Paramor | Numina Sisters | Jason Sims | Aly De Groot

Faridah Cameron | Clancy Warner | Danish Quapoor | Jane Skeer

BALLARAT 21 Sep - 6 Nov 2018

BALLARAT 21 Sep - 6 Nov 2018