Best of Ballarat – February 2020

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welcome to BALLARAT

The name “Ballaarat” is derived from the Wadawurrung 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 world-class 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 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 – 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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Images: ChipShots Photography

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 7:30am – 4pm, Sun 8am - 3pm

2A Lydiard St Sth

Ballarista

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Enjoy incredible dining, featuring the best seasonal and local produce in The Gallery restaurant, relax in leather armchairs in the historic Wine Bar or pop in for a quick lunch at the Café & Larder. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days.

10 Lydiard St Sth

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 and purchase some of our many delicious all-natural beers. Open 12 – 5pm seven days a week.

11A Michaels Drive

Alfredton 5332 0723

redduckbeer.com.au

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Enjoy our wide range of hand crafted beers and regional wines in a relaxed and family friendly bar. Fully air conditioned with a great view of Mt Pleasant reserve. Made to order pizza available all day Friday - Sunday.

Sun, Wed, Thu 12 - 8pm, Fri & Sat 12 - 10pm

884 Humffray St Sth

Mount Pleasant

CubbyHausBrewing.com.au

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The Mallow

Unique in Ballarat, cool bar, indie beers. Pub grub & quality specials. Dining Room. Private parties. Sunny outdoor spaces. Pool tables. Open until 1am on weekends. Happy Hour until 7pm weekdays. Wednesday trivia.

Thursday Locals Night. Open Wed-Sun.

20 Skipton St 5331 1073

themallow.com.au

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

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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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In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, we specialise in delicious sourdough pizza, local beer, wine and cocktails. Discover our fantastic alfresco deck and intimate upstairs function room with regular live performers.

Open Thu - Sat 6pm - late.

26 Main Rd 0439 311 668

6 Pancho

Latin American Eatery + Bar + Takeaway. Think ceviche, empanadas, arepas, juices, sweets and late night cocktails! Traditional Latin street food at its best, with plenty of vegetarian options too.

Open Wed - Sun 12pm - late.

36 Armstrong St Nth

5309 3070

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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.

Lana-Rose Fashion model: Kristy Sellars

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. Open Wed–Sat, check website for hours.

218A Skipton St

0429 852 438

hattieandthewolf.com.au

• CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED

• ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

• RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE

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Three Times Blest

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

Sweet Fern is a treasure trove of luxurious fragrances, exclusive perfumes and the complete Aesop collection in the heart of Ballarat. A unique & contemporary perfumery which celebrates the artisanal, the unique & whimsical. Open Tue – Sat.

114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297

sweetfern.com.au

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NEW VINTAGE INSPIRED FASHION

NOW ONLINE:

Pinup, Rockabilly, Psychobilly & New Vintage Inspired Brands from UK & USA

Online 24/7 or call 0438 003 512 for an appointment.

See us at Rock Ballarat

7-9 Feb 2020

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Rocket and Belle travel far and wide to find antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces. Interesting new stock arrives weekly and best of all, prices are low. Open Thursday - Saturday 11am – 4pm.

The Shed on Mair 37 Mair St 0402 032 088

rocketandbelle.com.au

Vixen by Micheline Pitt

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

Escapade Puzzle Games

Escapade is a live-action escape experience that will test your mental strength in a fun & exhilarating environment. Pick a team of 2-6 people and try to solve the puzzle within 60 mins. Open every day by appointment only.

10% DISCOUNT CODE: BESTOFBALLARAT

3/61 Curtis St (rear)

0411 491 008

escapadepuzzle.com.au

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

Explore the cultural impact of the gold rush and hear the stories of the men and women who risked their lives in the fight for miners' rights. Located on the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and home to the historic Eureka Flag (The Flag of the Southern Cross).

102 Stawell St Sth, Ballarat (enter next to aquatic centre)

Open daily 10am - 5pm 03 5333 0333

Eureka Centre Ballarat

Image: Tony Evans

Cuthberts 939

Step back to yesteryear and enjoy the ambiance of the elegantly restored Cuthberts 939 tram as it trundles along the track at Lake Wendouree and past the magnificent Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Available for private charter as an exclusive function tram.

CHARTER BOOKINGS: 5334 1580 cuthberts939.com.au

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours

Go2000.com Travel

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours Go2000.com Travel

BALLARAT CITY & REGION TOURS

Ballarat City and Region Tours

• 90 min City Heritage Tour

Ballarat City and Region Tours

• 90 min City Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• 90 min City Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• Great Ocean Road

AVRO Anson Air Museum

• Great Ocean Road

• Great Ocean Road

• The Grampians

• The Grampians

• The Grampians

• Dr Blake Mysteries Tour

• Gardens & galleries

• and more...

• And more...

• Gardens & galleries

• And more...

Book online or by phone www.go2000.com.au 0407 966 651

Book online or by phone visit www.go2000.com.au or call 0407 966 651

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 0458 507 485

Every tour is a postcard from the past

Every tour is a postcard from the past

Book online or by phone visit www.go2000.com.au or call 0407 966 651

Ballarat Airfield, Airport Rd

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WHAT'S ON

What’s on? Plenty!

Our mission is to make sure you never miss an event, and we love seeing visitors share 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, festivals, markets and so much more. Get amongst it!

EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 2 FEB

AGB KIDS ART EXHIBITION

See some of the fun and colourful artwork created by kids taking part in the Gallery Art Camps and Art Clubs. These after school and school holiday programs aim to develop kids’ enjoyment of art and translate that into making their own art. See how they have responded to our animal-themed exhibitions.

Backspace Gallery

Alfred Deakin Place (rear Art Gallery of Ballarat)

UNTIL

9

FEB

TROY EMERY: AFTER THE GOLD RUSH

Troy Emery is a Melbourne-based artist who uses sculpture, painting, drawing and embroidery to explore the ways animals can be viewed as decorative objects. In this immersive installation, he addresses the gold-rush history of Ballarat, making reference to the cultural value of an art gallery and its contents and the value and rarity of native wildlife. Emery’s works are presented alongside works showing the 1850s Ballarat gold rush and decorative arts from the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s collection.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 16 FEB

THERE’S NURTURE IN NATURE

Paintings and poetry by renowned local artist Christine Fletcher. Her latest exhibition depicts those sources of nurture and includes a poem of her reflections with each piece, as a further medium for thought. This is a collection of Christine's oil, watercolour and acrylic works. All artworks will be available for purchase.

The Gatehouse (Ballarat New Cemetery)

1201 Lydiard St Nth

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UNTIL 23 FEB

DARK HORSE: WILD BEASTS AND CURIOUS CREATURES

Animals – we love them, fear them, live with them, work with them and eat them. This exhibition draws from the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s collection to reveal some of the complicated ways animals have been depicted throughout history – from the prey of hunters to mythological creatures, from symbols of danger to emblems of love, from reminders of environmental threats to political caricatures. Artists include: Eric Thake, William Strutt, Patricia Piccinini, Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Rick Amor, Bruce Armstrong, Lorrain Jenyns, Pam Hallandal, James Gilray, Norman Lindsay, Guelda Pyke & Reginald Ward Sturgess.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 23 FEB

SO FAR

A photographic exhibition by Ian Kemp, showing recent works that reflect the temporal nature of human life, a recurring theme in his work. Kemp explores this theme across a range of different subject matter, including landscapes, music photography & fine art work. The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat

613 Main Rd

1 - 15 FEB

LAUREN MURRAY: TO WANDILIGONG

A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH MEMORY, TIME, SPACE, LIGHT, LANDSCAPE AND FOURTEEN LAYERS OF GLASS

Presenting 16 digitally augmented photographs, accompanied by a 9.3 metre story map, Lauren Murray’s work and research explores her journey through the landscape - the nature of time, light and distance and the ongoing changes to the climate of particular interest to her. Opening Sat 1 Feb, 2:30pm.

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

2 - 28 FEB

ESKINITA

PHOTOGRAPHS BY DIOKNO PASILAN.

In a village called a Barangay, a street corner turning into an alleyway is a memory lane where survival and communal beliefs are visible through everyday life.

RAT Art Space at Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

3 FEB - 16 MAR TWO TREGEARS

Father and daughter artists Rodney & Rebecca Tregear have joined forces, combining their varied styles in an exhibition that features a wide range of subjects in watercolours, graphite and coloured pencils. Opening Sat 8 Feb, 1pm. The Warehouse 36 Fraser St, Clunes

3 FEB - 2 AUG

LILY MAE MARTIN: OVERBURDEN

Overburden addresses the legacy of Gold Rush mining and explores our relationship with, and perception of, the natural world. These recent drawings are the result of a year of focussed research and visits to sites of past mining activity throughout the Ballarat region. The use of black & white brings a strong metaphoric association with truth-telling. Through the close observation of nature and a dedicated act of drawing, the artist aims to strip away nature’s veneer of regeneration, bringing traces of environmental degradation to the fore and revealing the past trauma lurking under the surface of the land. Opening Thu 13 Feb, 6pm.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

6 FEB - 1 MAR THE ART TEACHERS EXHIBITION

Art teachers play an invaluable role in developing the skills and passion for art in their students – and many of them are artists themselves. Following our successful inaugural Art Teachers Exhibition in 2019, we present this exhibition featuring work by a range of teachers in the region. Opening Fri 7 Feb, 6pm.

Backspace Gallery

Alfred Deakin Place (rear Art Gallery of Ballarat)

14 - 28 FEB

CENTRE FOR MULTICULTURAL YOUTH ART EXHIBITION

The young women from Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) are in a group called Lead Yourself, Lead Others, an empowerment program focused on addressing issues facing young women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. In this exhibition they have invited a diverse group of artists to explore themes around gender equality and cultural diversity. Mixed media, sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography and poetry will be on display.

Opening Fri 14 Feb, 5:30pm.

Barkly Square 25-39 Barkly St

21 FEB - 21 MAR SCOPE20

SCOPE, Federation University's School of Arts' important annual exhibition, showcases accomplished work by Visual Arts lecturers, teachers, Research Associates, Associate and Adjunct Professors and Research Fellows. This exhibition not only celebrates artists who sustain an ongoing rigorous art practice but also reflects excellence across a broad range of media, approaches and styles, achieved through an ongoing dedicated research process.

Opening Thu 20 Feb, 6pm.

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

24 FEB - 28 MAR THEY ARE US

This reverse-ekphrastic exhibition is a collaboration between Ballarat writing group Words out Loud and Soldiers Hill Artist Collective (SHAC). The theme for this year's collaboration is 'They are Us'. Each SHAC artist is charged with creating a piece of art in response to a written piece submitted by one of the writers. Reuben Morgan will be composing

Lily Mae Martin Chute

LAUREN MURRAY

TO WANDILIGONG: A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH MEMORY, TIME, SPACE, LIGHT, LANDSCAPE AND FOURTEEN LAYERS OF GLASS

31 JAN - 15 FEB 2020

SCOPE20

Arts Academy Visual Arts Academics, Research Associates & Adjunct Professors

21 FEB - 21 MAR 2020

an original music score to accompany the exhibition. Opening Thu 27 Feb, 6:30pm.

The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat

613 Main Rd

29 FEB - 3 MAY

NEXT GEN 2020

Next Gen 2020 showcases the work of school students mainly from Ballarat and its broader region, who have just completed VCE studies in Art, Studio Arts, Design & Technology, Visual Communication and Design & Media. NEXT GEN continues to be an important part of the Gallery’s exhibition program and both provides industry training to its participants, acts as an inspiring introduction to VCE art for current students, and gives Gallery visitors insights into the world of young people today.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

CAKE INDUSTRIES: 08:26AM

Local artists Cake Industries explore the complexity of the human psyche in a dark and humorous work which balances weirdness, whimsy and grotesquerie. 08:26am is a complex and dense installation piece in the form of a caged, mechanical zoo. A series of robotic sculptures will come to life in an immersive display of choreographed theatre which incorporates automated movement, sound, light and projected video. Experimental artist duo Jesse Stevens and Dean Petersen have worked together since 2006 as Cake Industries. Their human/object hybrid forms are players in a surreal mechanical theatre that is equally strange, disturbing and beautiful.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

GEOFF BONNEY: PANGRAMS

Geoff Bonney is a painter and sculptor living near Learmonth, north-west of Ballarat, who has had a lifelong interest in text. In this playful exhibition, he uses the alphabet as a repeated motif in an investigation into colour, form and communication, with each letter taking on an abstract colour-field quality. Cryptic titles add to the intrigue of what the letters spell out and invite the viewer to study the paintings more thoroughly. The ‘pangrams’ of the title are sentences which contain each letter of the alphabet, such as the well-known example ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog’.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

CALLUM MORTON:

MONUMENT

#23: HELTER SHELTER

Monument #23: Helter Shelter by Callum

Morton is a piece of temporary architecture – a shelter rendered in the form of an emergent head of Donald Trump, hollowed-out and replete with inferno flames and bench seating. If you want to get inside Trump’s head prior to the US elections, come down to Alfred Deakin Place and take a seat in the Helter Shelter.

Alfred Deakin Place

(rear Art Gallery of Ballarat)

ARTIST PIONEER

THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY

SUMMER CELEBRATION

Featuring a variety of local and regional artists. Red Door Gallery on Fraser

69 Fraser St, Clunes

Visit the pop-up exhibition by Hepburn artist Tahlia Stanton and open the door to a vibrant collection of mixed media oil paintings, open editions and jacquard loom tapestries.

Macspace @ Radmac Gallery

110 Armstrong St Sth

THE FLAG OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS: AN ICON

A selection of photographs by Peter Solness. In 2003 and 2004, Solness produced a series of photographs documenting the commemoration of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat and the many ways in which the icon of the Eureka flag has become a symbol through clothing, tattoos and its use as a political symbol by organisations including trade unions and bikie gangs.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

POSE

By the early 1890s, Ballarat boasted over a dozen photographic studios. The Gold Museum’s photographic collection represents a variety of studios which operated in Ballarat from the 1870s. While some portraits feature prominent Ballarat figures, other people are less well known. Many of the portraits came into the collection with little information about their subjects, but are still significant for the stories they tell about Ballarat society - popular tastes, fashion choices and the development of photographic technology.

Gold Museum Bradshaw St, Golden Point

PRASHANTH NAIDOO: TOP DOWN

This exhibition aims to portray the beauty of Ballarat and its surrounding regions from a novel perspective, made possible by the use of drones to create breathtaking aerial photography. From the iconic Lake Wendouree to agricultural surrounds, experience a unique view of regional Victoria from new heights.

Craig's Royal Hotel 10 Lydiard St Sth

CRESWICKIANS: SETTLERS OF THE DISTRICT

Images and stories of early residents who made their home in Creswick and surrounding district. Also on display, a collection of carte de visite by Herman Moser, a pioneer photographer in the area. In 1866 Moser produced photographs of the area for the Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition. One image was probably the first panoramic view of Creswick.

Creswick Museum 70 Albert St, Creswick

WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

SUN 2 FEB 10am – 4pm

DRAW YOUR PET

Learn how to draw your pet with experienced animal artist Maggie Dannatt. Start the session working from a photo of your pet before spending some time life drawing with a (wellbehaved) canine model. Suitable for all ages.

Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

THU 6 FEB 6 – 7:30pm

PERFUME MASTERCLASS

Explore the world of boutique fragrances and discover your perfect perfume whilst indulging with a glass of champagne and a beautiful sharing platter. Bookings: sweetfern.com.au

Sweet Fern 114 Armstrong St Sth

THU 6 & 20 FEB 7 – 9pm

BALLARAT LIFE DRAWING

A laid back un-tutored session where all abilities and levels are welcome to participate. BYO materials. Grab a glass of wine or a coffee and come join us for some relaxed drawing in a warm and welcoming space. Join our Facebook group for more info: Ballarat Life Drawing. The Main Bar 26 Main Rd

SUN 9 FEB 10am – 4pm

CREATIVE POM-POM CRAFTING

Troy Emery is a Melbourne-based artist whose practice encompasses sculpture, painting, drawing and embroidery. His works in After the Gold Rush pose questions about the way we project human problems and qualities onto animals and about the distinctions between art and craft. Spend the day with Troy learning how to make your own colourful pom-pom creature. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

SUN 9 FEB 10 – 11am

HOW TO DRESS PIN-UP 101

With Madeleine Mayhem, presented by Rock Ballarat. Learn how to set hair for vintage styling, achieve a pin up look with your makeup, how to shop for vintage style in a modern world & little tricks to jazz up modern outfits to give a vintage feel. Handy make do and mend tips for restoring, upcycling and caring for clothing. Gold coin donation - register on the day. Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth

SUN 9 FEB 11:30am & 12:30pm

BURLESQUE WORKSHOPS

With Bettie Bombshell, presented by Rock Ballarat. Join the reigning Miss Burlesque Australia and 3x Burlesque Hall of Fame performer for these sizzling summer workshops! Learn to bump, grind, shimmy & STRUT like the pro's with one of the best in the biz.

Bookings: trybooking.com

Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth

SUN 9 FEB 2:30pm

GEEKABILLY WORKSHOP

With Miss Bambi L'Amour, presented by Rock Ballarat. Sometimes you want to create a unique look that is both geeky and rockabilly. Welcome to Geekabilly! Workshop attendees will be taken through the basics of mid-century style (fashion, hair and makeup), shown how to transform their favourite character into a Geekabilly style and some other hints and tips for creating your own unique look. Free entry. Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth

THU 13 FEB 6:30 – 9:30pm

SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP

Bring or create your own designs, make a screen via photo emulsion and learn to print on fabric of your choice. We provide all the materials to develop screens and print, as well as a reclaimed shirt and tote bag for each participant. You can also bring your own pre-loved or new fabrics to print on.

Bookings: linktr.ee/AbandonedLot

Abandoned Lot Shed 8, 2B Holmes St

SUN 16 FEB 10am – 4pm

LINOCUT PRINTING

Visit the Dark Horse exhibition then work with artist Jazmina Cininas to produce a singlecolour linocut. Jazmina Cininas is a Melbourne-

Un-tutored life drawing in a relaxed licensed venue Thu 6 & 20 Feb 7pm The MAIN BAR 26 Main Rd facebook.com/groups/ballaratlifedrawing

based artist and performer who lectures in printmaking and artists’ books at RMIT School of Art. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 29 FEB 11am – 3pm

PUNCH NEEDLE WORKSHOP

This relaxing therapeutic craft is so easy to learn and quick to master. You can make lots of home decor items such as cushion covers, rugs and wall hangings. It's the perfect way to use up your yarn stash and there are no limits to your creativity. Bookings: thelostones.com.au

The Lost Ones Makers Studio 14 Camp St

SAT 29 FEB 1 – 4pm

BALLARAT REPAIR CAFE

A free event to share skills and fix items that would otherwise go to landfill. If you have a broken item, come in with what you think you will need to fix it. You'll be paired with a volunteer fixer to work on the repair while learning how to do it yourself along the way. Info: facebook.com/ballaratrepaircafe

Ballarat Tech School

136 Albert St

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

Ballarat Trades Hall 24 Camp St • 5332 3666

Civic Hall 300 Mair St 5333 5888 • hermaj.com

Cubby Haus Brewing 884 Humffray St Sth, Mt Pleasant 4343 1777 • cubbyhausbrewing.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

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel 80 Albert St, Creswick • 0428 694 258

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 George Hotel / The Lane 27 Lydiard St Nth 5333 4866 • georgehotelballarat.com.au

The Main Bar 26 Main Rd • 0439 311 668

The Munster Arms Hotel 10 Victoria St, Bakery Hill 5340 0017 • munsterarms.com.au

The Printers Room 60 Lydiard St Nth (entry on Mair St)

Volta 15 Field St facebook.com/voltaballarat

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

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

SAT 1 FEB

LIVE MUSIC MUSIC

Munster Arms Hotel

GINGER & THE BEAST 2pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

LIAISON 3pm

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

CAPO 7pm

The Main Bar

SHIMMER NET, 7:30pm

HILLSIDE QUEENS, HOFF AND THE NIGHT RIDERS

Central Uniting Church

CHAMBER 8pm

PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE

Irish Murphy's URBAN MYTH 9:30pm

SUN 2 FEB

Hop Temple

MATT KATSIS 1:30pm

The Gatehouse RACHEL ROSE 1:30pm

Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

WED 5 FEB

Meigas LIVE FLAMENCO 6:30pm

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

Craig's Royal Hotel

AMIE BRÛLÉE 7:30pm

FRI 7 FEB

Boatshed Restaurant

MATTY CHAPS 6pm

The Eastern PRIVATE FUNCTION 8pm

SUPPORTS: GRIM RHYTHM, THEE CHA CHA CHAS

Volta

ALI BARTER 8:30pm

FRI 7 FEB

Civic Hall

8pm A Band Called Twang

Mining Exchange

8:30pm Shell Yeah!

Irish Murphy’s 9:30pm Rockin’ Radiogram

Civic Hall 10pm The Lincolns

Mining Exchange 10:30pm Wild Turkey

SAT 8 FEB

Armstrong St from Street Party, Bands, 10am Cars & Stalls

Hop Temple 2pm The Mighty Kings

Civic Hall

8pm A Band Called Twang 10pm The Lincolns

SUN 9 FEB

Armstrong St from Street Party, Bands, 10am Cars & Stalls

Hop Temple 2pm Brodie & The Oxy Clinic

Tix: rockballarat.com.au

+ More Events (see pg 45)

Munster Arms Hotel

LACHLAN MURPHY 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's ROCKIN' 9:30pm RADIOGRAM

SAT 8 FEB

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

KEN BUDDHA TRIO 7pm

The Eastern

THE MAMAS 8pm

Volta

TEX PERKINS 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's BITTERSWEET 9:30pm

SUN 9 FEB

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

CARLO AONZO TRIO 2pm

Irish Murphy's

CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

THE WINTER BERRIES 6pm

Volta

JOE GHATT 8pm

SUPPORTS: THE THING FROM SPRING, LUKE SPOOK, NASAL SPRAY, HONEY HUNTER + MORE

TUE 11 FEB

Art Gallery of Ballarat

SERAPHIM TRIO 7:30pm

WED 12 FEB

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

THU 13 FEB

The Eastern DONKEY VOTE 8pm

SUPPORTS: FAKE NEWS, THE SHORTS, AWAKE NOW

FRI 14 FEB

Ballarat Trades Hall

VOX ENSEMBLE 7pm

Volta

ETERNAL CRUSH 8:30pm

Munster Arms Hotel

RHYLEY MCGRATH 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's

FAT & THE HEADS 9:30pm

SAT 15 FEB

North Gardens

BALLARAT BEER FEST 11:30am

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel GRUMPY NEIGHBOUR 7pm

The Eastern SUNFRUITS 8pm

SUPPORTS: MERAKI MINDS, PUP TENTACLE, THE THING FROM SPRING

Irish Murphy's NO MISTAKE 9:30pm

SUN 16 FEB

Hop Temple

BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

MON 17 FEB

Art Gallery of Ballarat

THE SONG COMPANY 7:30pm

WED 19 FEB

Meigas LIVE FLAMENCO 6:30pm

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

FRI 21 FEB

Munster Arms Hotel

BRODIE GLEN 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's TONGUE, 9:30pm

TIED & TWISTED

SAT 22 FEB

Cubby Haus Brewing

LOWDOWN & DIRTY 3pm

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

THE CRUMPLED SUITS 7pm

Irish Murphy's

THE AVERAGE BAND 9:30pm

SUN 23 FEB

Ballarat Golf Club

DARYL 1pm

MCKENZIE BAND

Hop Temple BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

WED 26 FEB

The Printers Room CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

FRI 28 FEB

Munster Arms Hotel ANDO & DAN 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's TRUNK 9:30pm

SAT 29 FEB

Cubby Haus Brewing

DJ COREY HEWITT 3pm

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

CAL 'N' PICKLES 7pm

The Cabaret Club

LLOYD SPIEGEL 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's MISSBEHAVIN' 9:30pm

SAT 15 FEB

North Gardens

BALLARAT

BEER FESTIVAL from 11:30am

MICHAEL MEEKING, BLUES ROULETTE, ALAN BOYLE, NATHAN BERETTA, FIONA BOYES, AMBER GAMBLERS, LIBBY STEELE BAND, JESS PARKER & THE TROUBLED WATERS, BITCHES BREW

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STAGE STAGE

7 - 16 FEB

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Presented by The Bard in Buninyong

This February the Buninyong Botanic Gardens are once again home to another Shakespeareanish comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Blind Cupid’s bow wreaks havoc in this hilariously trimmed version of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Clowns and Kings, Amazon Queens and fairies galore! Bring a bite to eat and something to sit on, get there early and enjoy some pre-show music. Book online or pay cash at the gate.

Tix: trybooking.com

Buninyong Botanic Gardens

Scott St, Buninyong

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

SAT 8 FEB 8pm

GOLD DUST GRANDE BURLESQUE EXTRAVAGANZA

Presented by Rock Ballarat

Featuring some of the biggest names in Australian burlesque, international winners and home-grown talents, Rock Ballarat will bring you this one night revue of the art of seduction, the mystery of the music halls and the power of a flashed ankle.. and possibly more if you play your cards right! As a huge part of the rockabilly festival each year, it's an event not to be missed.

Tix: rockballarat.com.au

Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard Nth

FEB

FRI 14 FEB 7:30pm

JUDITH LUCY VS MEN

Presented by Token Events & Her Majesty's Ballarat

Judith Lucy is single again…and 51. She recently reflected on her entire history with men and concluded that maybe it was time to shut up shop. ‘Whatever it is that I’m selling, a lot of straight guys simply aren’t that interested in buying it and I’m including people like my father.’ Judith Lucy will recount her full history with the opposite sex and leave it up to the audience to determine whether she should ever date again. Should Judith hang up her vagina for good? Ballarat, the decision is yours!

Tix: hermaj.com

Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard Sth

Judith Lucy

THU 20 FEB 10:30am SUPERDUDES - LIVE ON STAGE

A brand new live show which celebrates imagination and creativity. The brainchild of former Hi-5 star Stevie Nicholson & his partner Tanika Anderson. Based on the philosophy that anyone and anything can be super, Superdudes fulfils each child with the energy to discover their own powers by becoming a superhero on the inside and out. So come along on an adventure and meet Wheels, who is super fast and loves to race. Dive in the water and say hi to Merman Man or take a ride on Trainbow to visit Pencil Pirate… but watch out for Bubble Trouble!

Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

22 - 23 FEB WONDERED

You're cordially invited to the maddest tea party of the year! Enter the darkest parts of your imagination and join Alice as she returns to Wonderland again in this new Australian work by local playwright, Elodie Boal. Inspired by Lewis Carroll and described as the perfect

conclusion to the tale of Alice in Wonderland, Wondered is guaranteed to delight. This event is strictly ages 15+ and promises a night of fun, twists and most importantly, tea!

Info: 0476 990 585

Ballarat Trades Hall 24 Camp St

27 FEB - 8 MAR LES MISERABLES

Presented by Ballarat Lyric Theatre

Set in early 19th-century France, Les Misérables is the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his desire for redemption after serving 19 years in jail. Valjean decides to break parole and start his life anew after a bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, but he is relentlessly tracked down by a police inspector named Javert. Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period in France, where a group of young idealists attempt to overthrow the government. Featuring anthems such as Do You Hear the People Sing, I Dreamed a Dream, Stars & Bring Him Home, Les Misérables continues to be a crowd favourite. Tix: hermaj.com

Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard Sth

MORE TO DO MORE TO DO

MON 3 FEB 8 – 9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

A bi-monthly one-hour endorphinpumping dance party in the dark.

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

THU 6 FEB 7:30pm

LUKE & LEWIS HIT THE ROAD

Luke Kidgell & Lewis Spears are hitting the road together this summer on their first ever joint stand up tour!

Tix: vervepromotions.vtix.com.au

The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth

FRI 7 FEB 8pm

BALLARATCAT COMEDY

COMEDY

With Luke McGregor, Rohan Ganju, Prue Blake and a secret special famous mystery guest MC! Tix: ballaratcat.com.au

The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth

7 - 9 FEB

ROCK BALLARAT

Ballarat is going to Rock! Join us for all the bands, fashion, pinups, dancing, cars and the return of Ballarat's favorite street party! Info & tix: rockballarat.com.au

SUN 9 FEB 6 – 7pm

FAMILY READING PARTY

Bring along your current read, a picnic and let’s spend an hour reading together. Local band The Winter Berries will also perform. Hosted by Ballarat Libraries.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Wendouree Pde, Lake Wendouree

THU 13 FEB 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents THE HEIRESSES (Paraguay)

Membership required. ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St

TICKETS

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THU 6 FEB

Hop Temple

7pm Rock & Roll Bingo

FRI 7 FEB

Mining Exchange 6pm Tiki Party

SAT 8 FEB

Armstrong St from Street Party, Bands, 10am Dance demos

Car Show & Stalls

Civic Hall

Beginner Dance Class 1:30pm Intermediate Dance 3pm Partner / Line Dances

12:30pm

SUN 9 FEB

Armstrong St from Street Party, Bands,

Car Show & Stalls

VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS

Proudly Fundraising for the

22-23 FEB 2020

Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds

Airport Rd, Mitchell Park

• Jousting • Skill-at-Arms

• Medieval Market

Tix: vicgoldmedievalfaire.com.au

SUN 16 FEB 7am – 4pm

BALLARAT CYCLE CLASSIC

Ride, walk or run to raise much needed funds for the Fiona Elsey

Cancer Research Institute. Vibrant village at the start finish line with kids activities, music and food.

Info: ballaratcycleclassic.com.au

Lake Wendouree Windmill Dr, Lake Wendouree

SUN 16 FEB 4pm

A-LEAGUE SOCCER

Hyundai A-League Round 19 with Western United v Brisbane Roar. Tix: a-league.com.au

Mars Stadium

Creswick Rd, Wendouree

MON 17 FEB 5:30 – 7:15pm

THE AGB BOOK CLUB

A book discussion with wine & cheese. This month's book: The Death of Noah Glass by Gail Jones. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

MON 17 FEB 8 – 9pm

FRI 14 FEB 8pm

OPEN MIC COMEDY

Open to beginners who want to try stand-up & to seasoned performers. The Main Bar 26 Main Rd

FRI 14 FEB 6:30 – 11pm

BALLARAT BEER FESTIVAL DEGUSTATION DINNER

Falling on Valentines Day, we pair our love of beer with our love of fine foods, with each course matched to two beers (wine also available).

Tix: ballaratbeerfestival.com.au

Prospects @ Federation University

J Building, 107 Lydiard St Sth

SAT 15 FEB 11:30am – 8pm

BALLARAT BEER FESTIVAL

Kick back under Ballarat’s summery skies as you sample, sip and savour your way to craft beervana. Plus live music, food trucks, world class wines, kids' activities and much more.

Tix: ballaratbeerfestival.com.au

North Gardens

Cnr Nursery & Zoo Dr, Lake Wendouree

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

A bi-monthly one-hour endorphinpumping dance party in the dark.

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

THU 20 FEB 6:30pm

WORDS OUT LOUD

Poets, writers and raconteurs gather to share their love of words.

The Printers Room, Sebastiaans

Cnr Mair & Lydiard St

Ballarat Beer Festival

SOCCER

FRI 21 FEB 5 – 8pm

TWILIGHT MARKET

A family friendly event celebrating community, with multicultural market stalls, entertainment, food and much more.

Ballarat Welcome Centre 25-39 Barkly St

SAT 22 FEB 2:45pm

SUPER RUGBY

Round 4 with Rebels v Sharks.

Tix: ticketek.com.au

Mars Stadium

Creswick Rd, Wendouree

22 - 23 FEB

VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS MEDIEVAL FAIRE

A great family weekend at the only medieval faire in the Victorian goldfields with knights, jousting, encampments & market stalls. Tix: vicgoldmedievalfaire.com.au

Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds Airport Rd, Mitchell Park

SUN 23 FEB 9am

BALLARAT

HIGHLAND GATHERING

Federation University Australia Pipe Band hosts the Ballarat Highland Gathering supported by Pipe Bands Victoria. A free event.

Victoria Park Sturt St

SUN 23 FEB 10am – 3:30pm

SMART BUILDING AND LIVING EXPO

Raising awareness and providing the tools for change by showcasing leading solutions to the ecological and social challenges we face.

Royal Park

1101 Warrenheip St, Buninyong

28 - 29 FEB 7am - 6pm

BALLARAT SWAP MEET

Australia's largest swap meet!

A treasure trove of vintage car parts, motorcycles, antique wares and rare finds of rusty gold.

Info: ballaratswapmeet.com.au

Ballarat Airport Airport Rd, Mitchell Park

BALLARAT HEAT

Fri 28 Feb 8pm

The Lounge @ The George Hotel

COMEDYFESTIVAL.COM.AU

FRI 28 FEB 8pm

RAW COMEDY 2020

Presented by Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Tim Young Comedy and BallaRatCat Comedy

Australia’s largest and most prestigious comedy competition. Want to simply come along and support/laugh at your mate? Get your tickets now! Tix: bosstix.com.au

The Lounge @ The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 29 FEB 5pm

NITRO CIRCUS

The craziest live show ever produced is coming to Australia! An explosive, high-adrenaline action sports spectacular starring the best athletes in FMX, BMX, Skate, Scooter and more. Be there when they attempt the craziest stunts imaginable on contraptions you never imagined could fly! Tix: ticketmaster.com.au

Mars Stadium

Creswick Rd, Wendouree

XTREME SPORTS

RUGBY

AUSTRALIA’SNATIONAL OPEN MICCOMEDY COMPETITION

THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING

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COMING MARCH 2020

Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre

Gillies St Nth, Lake Gardens • 5334 2499

Black Hill Aquatic Centre

Chisholm St, Black Hill • 5334 4641

Brown Hill Aquatic Centre

Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill • 5338 8663

Buninyong Aquatic Centre

Forest St, Buninyong • 5341 3302

Eureka Aquatic Centre & Outdoor Water Play

Stawell St, Ballarat • 5334 4641

Midlands Outdoor Water Play

Midlands Reserve, Doveton St, Ballarat North

Sebastopol Outdoor Water Play

Victory Park, Vickers St, Sebastopol

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 1 FEB 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 1 FEB 9am – 1pm

Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

SAT 8 FEB 9am – 1pm 96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

SAT 8 FEB 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Pde (opp. Botanical Gardens)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

SUN 9 FEB 9am – 1pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

CRESWICK MARKET

SAT 15 FEB 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

SAT 15 FEB 9am – 1pm

Glenelg Hwy, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

SUN 16 FEB 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

BEAUFORT TOWN MARKET

SAT 22 FEB 8am – 1pm

Havelock St, Beaufort (49km from Ballarat)

BROWN HILL MARKET

SAT 22 FEB 9am – 1pm

375 Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill

SAT 21 MARCH

Unearth the Pyrenees with an unforgetable weekend of Country Racing, racecourse camping and world-class wineries all set against a backdrop of the picturesque Pyrenees ranges.

Packages on sale at country.racing.com/avoca

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• Range of hospitality packages

• Kid’s Activities

• Racecourse Camping just $15 per night

• FREE buses from Ballarat (tickets limited)