Best of Ballarat – March 2020

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12–27 March, 2020

12–27 March, 2020

CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK

12–27 March, 2020

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12-27 March 2020

Pictured: Suara Indonesia Dance

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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.

The Gatehouse

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

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Hop Temple is the place to eat, drink and socialise in Ballarat. Hop Temple pays homage to the frothy beverage itself. A place of appreciation, to worship beer – not just craft beer, but all beer –Hop does not discriminate.

Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St 5317 7158

hoptemple.com.au

A small comfortable cafe serving excellent coffee, light meals and nice sweet things. The prices are low and the service friendly. A great escape from daily pressures, recommended by a large, loyal following of satisfied customers. Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm, Sun 8am - 3pm

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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

Red Duck Micro-Brewery Map2A7

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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Kilderkin Distillery Map2A7

Visit our welcoming Cellar Door and sample our range of medal-winning Larrikin

Gins: the Scoundrel; the Original Larrikin; the Buccaneer; Barrel Aged gin and, on occasions, special limited release gins. Open 12 - 5pm seven days.

11A Michaels Drive

Alfredton 5332 0723

kilderkindistillery.com.au

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

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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

Saigon Allée

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

Irish Murphy's Ballarat

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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

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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

A gorgeous venue at the historic Ballarat New Cemetery. Specialising in Malteseinspired cuisine with gluten free and vegan options available. Upstairs you can find ongoing art exhibitions and live music once a month on a Sunday.

Open Tue - Sun 8:30am - 3:30pm.

1201 Lydiard St Nth 5331 2714

Ema Smith, Style

Armstrong St South, Ballarat, 3350 centralsquareballarat.com.au

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 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

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–Sun, check website for hours.

218A Skipton St

0429 852 438

hattieandthewolf.com.au

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• ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

• RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE

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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Rocket and Belle

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

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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!

AURA: Sovereign Hill

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

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours

BALLARAT CITY & REGION TOURS

Ballarat City and Region Tours

• 90 min City Heritage Tour

• 90 min City Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• 90 min City Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• Great Ocean Road

• Great Ocean Road

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• Great Ocean Road

• The Grampians

• The Grampians

• The Grampians

• Dr Blake Mysteries Tour

• Gardens & galleries

• 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

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

AVRO Anson Air Museum

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

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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 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 of work by teachers in the region.

Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 7 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.

Post Office Gallery

Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

UNTIL 15 MAR

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

UNTIL 15 MAR 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

UNTIL 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.

The Warehouse 36 Fraser St, Clunes

silkscreen on hand dyed linen collage

David Noonan Mask 2015

© the artist

UNTIL 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). 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 an original music score to accompany the exhibition. The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat

613 Main Rd

UNTIL 29 MAR 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

SCOPE20

Arts Academy Visual Arts Lecturers, Teachers & Honoraries

21 FEB - 7 MAR 2020

GRAEME DRENDEL

THE MESSENGERS

14 MAR - 23 MAY 2020

1 - 27 MAR

BODY BAGS: “I AM A TRASH BAG”

Large scale photographic prints by local artist Catherine Gomersall. These works use the iconic symbol of the plastic bag to interrogate the emotional and psychological implications of consumerism on its human subjects: how we feel about our waste, and how our waste makes us feel about ourselves.

RAT Art Space at Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

1 - 29 MAR

AMBLING IN THE CEMETERY

A photographic exhibition by Chris Barrett. Meandering through the cemetery with a dawdling elderly dog provides many opportunities to photograph the changing light: early morning, late evening, sunset, sunrise, rain, mist or sunshine, the light is often magical and transforming. Opening Sun 1 Mar, 1:30pm. The Gatehouse (Ballarat New Cemetery)

1201 Lydiard St Nth

5 - 29 MAR

COLOURS OF WORLD CULTURES

Bringing together artworks and artefacts contributed by present and past participants in the City of Ballarat’s Intercultural Ambassadors program along with invited artists. Each of the items in the exhibition has been shaped by the cultures of their makers and the environments in which they were produced, whether brought from the artists’ places of origin or created in their new homeland. It creates a kaleidoscope of textures and colours to celebrate 10 years of the City of Ballarat’s Intercultural Ambassador Program. Opening Sat 14 Mar, 3pm.

Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

7 - 9 MAR

BALLARAT BEGONIA QUILTERS

2020 Festival of Quilts exhibition. See a fabulous range of handmade quilts and crafts. $5 entry. Ballarat Masonic Centre 616 Barkly St

7 - 9 MAR

NEEDLES, KNOTS & THREADS

Over 450 embroidery and quilting items on display by Ballarat Branch members of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria, with various techniques demonstrated daily + goods for sale. St Patrick's Hall Dawson St Sth

14 MAR - 23 MAY

GRAEME DRENDEL: THE MESSENGERS

In an important solo exhibition, renowned Australian artist Graeme Drendel showcases a new series of oils on canvas depicting characters set in familiar yet strange landscapes that reflect the dichotomies of life and the many questions and unanswered states of the human condition. Opening Sat 14 Mar, 6:30pm.

Post Office Gallery

Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

14 MAR - 28 JUN

DAVID NOONAN: STAGECRAFT

Stagecraft brings together silkscreen collages on fabric, tapestries and film. Noonan repurposes found photographic images from his extensive personal image archive to create images which are ambiguous, often with a focus on a solitary haunting figure. Black and white images appropriated from disparate sources including magazines relating to avant-garde theatre, film, design, architecture, dance & music are combined to create new compositions. Ballaratborn artist David Noonan lives and works in London. Noonan has been the subject of solo exhibitions in Australia, USA and the UK and has been included in notable survey exhibitions and biennials. His work is in the permanent collections of numerous museums in Australia and internationally.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

19 - 22 MAR

MELANIE HILL POP-UP SHOP

Melbourne-based textile artist Melanie Hill will be selling a selection of her upcycled textile pieces.

Red Door Gallery on Fraser

69 Fraser St, Clunes

21 - 22 MAR

GOLDEN PLAINS COMMUNITY ARTS TRAIL

The 2020 Golden Plains Arts Trail showcases 68 artists in 22 venues across the shire. Wide open spaces, big skies and beautiful bushlands inspire our artists in all their various mediums. Take time out to discover the hidden gems to be found in these eclectic studios. Visiting these spaces provides an intimate peek into their arts practice.

Program: gpartsinc.com.au

28 MAR - 21 JUN ANNE WALLACE: STRANGE WAYS

While Anne Wallace’s figurative paintings might seem conventional on the surface, they are anything but ordinary. Her meticulously painted canvases lead us to expect a narrative but, on a deeper level, deny us that satisfaction. Their strangeness comes from her unusual use of perspectives, the superimposing of images, and references to disparate sources. Wallace combines the familiar with the unfamiliar, capturing a tension between the real and the imagined to depict slightly awkward moments. This comprehensive survey of Wallace’s practice brings together more than 80 works from public & private collections, spanning three decades.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

THROUGHOUT MARCH

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

CORRIDOR ART SPACE

Artworks on display by members of the Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. All art is for sale at very reasonable prices.

Ballarat Trades Hall

24 Camp St

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)

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.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell 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

Lily Mae Martin Clunes

WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

SUN 1 MAR 4 – 7pm

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 materials, 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

FRI 6 MAR 6:30 – 8pm

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS

Sarah Weston, Retail & Business Development Manager at Craft Victoria, works daily with craftspeople with an eye to making their work look professional, detailed and at its aesthetic best. In these workshops, she guides participants on how to photograph their artwork professionally with minimal effort and costs. Free - bookings required.

Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 7 & 21 MAR 2:30pm

CHINESE ART WORKSHOPS

Featuring calligraphy, ink blowing, paper cutting and Tai Chi. Free - bookings required. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

SUN 8 MAR 3 – 4pm

PT SUGATO NAG MASTERCLASS

Learn from one of India's greatest living musicians. Suitable for all instruments including voice. Learn the basics of Hindustani classical music or explore intricacies of melody, rhythm and improvisation. Bookings: trybooking.com

Ballarat Welcome Centre

25-39 Barkly St, Bakery Hill

Thu 12 & 26 March 7pm

The MAIN BAR 26 Main Rd

Un-tutored Life Drawing ~ Relaxed Licensed Venue $15 ~ BYO Materials ~ All Welcome facebook.com/groups/ballaratdrawingroom

THU 12 MAR 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 12 & 26 MAR 7 – 9pm

BALLARAT DRAWING ROOM

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 Drawing Room.

The Main Bar

26 Main Rd

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SAT 14 MAR 12 – 4pm

SILVER EARRING WORKSHOP

Learn how to fabricate three sets of earrings using traditional silversmithing tools and techniques: stud, hanging and hoop earrings. There will be an opportunity to customise each set to make them unique and you will leave with these creations.

Bookings: rgsilver.com

The Lost Ones Makers Studio

14 Camp St

FRI 20 MAR 6 – 8pm

BEDROOM STUDIO ON A BUDGET

With FLOC. Explore music creation and production skills on a budget! This workshop will cover how to use particular apps on your devices to create awesome sounds and beats. We will also explore different hardware compatible with our mobile phones and why you don't need to be out of pocket to start creating. Aimed at beginners, but if you're looking to brush up some skills or learn new ways to create, come check it out!

Bookings: linktr.ee/AbandonedLot

Abandoned Lot

Shed 8, 2B Holmes St

SAT 21 MAR 2 – 3pm

EDIBLE FLOWERS WITH SARA KITTELTY

Identify what flowers are edible, explore which flowers best suit decorating your culinary treats and join a hands on exercise combining edible flowers with baked goods.

Bookings: eventbrite.com.au

Food Is Free Green Space

212 Ripon St Sth

FRI 27 MAR 5:30 – 7pm

MUSIC WORKSHOP AT THE BMI

Cuban percussionist Javier Fredes will focus on rhythms from different cultures and styles. Open to all ages - bring your own instrument and come along and play or just soak up the info. Bookings: ronnyferella@gmail.com

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St

SAT 28 MAR 10am – 4pm

SILVER RING MAKING WORKSHOP

Learn how to craft a sterling silver ring + the following jewellery making techniques: how to custom fit a ring; creating an individual design;

how to cut metal; how to texture and stamp metal; soldering and annealing techniques; finishing and polishing a completed piece.

Bookings: rgsilver.com

The Lost Ones Makers Studio 14 Camp St

SAT 28 MAR 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

SUN 29 MAR 10am – 4pm

NOIR DRAWING WORKSHOP

Work with experienced artist and drawing teacher Alison Parkinson, drawing from a posed costumed model suspended within a story line. Several short poses enabling complex gestures will be followed by a longer pose where you will work to create a poster-like illusion, with light, shade and tone adding to the drama

Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

Javier Fredes

LIVE MUSIC MUSIC

SUN 1 MAR

Hop Temple

BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

ENDURING CLASSICS 2:30pm

Irish Murphy's

CELTIC JAM SESSION 3pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

DJ COREY HEWITT 3pm

SAT 7

INTERNATIONAL STAGE

10am Well Strung

11:15am Feet

12:30pm Honey Hunter

1:45pm Boondockers

3pm Honey Hunter

4:15pm Boondockers

BEAUMONT STAGE

10:15am Rhyley McGrath

11:30am Joe Matera

12:45pm Cat & Clint

2pm Rhyley McGrath

3:15pm Joe Matera

4:15pm Cat & Clint

POTTER'S STAGE

10:20am Erika Hansson

11:20am Bubble Disco

12:20pm Tim Tim Show

1:20pm Pink Moon Rockabilly

2:20pm Erika Hansson

3:20pm Tim Tim Show

4pm Roy Soulman Darby

4:30pm Milla & Jana

WED 4 MAR

Meigas

LIVE FLAMENCO 6:30pm

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

Craig's Royal Hotel

AMIE BRÛLÉE 7:30pm

THU 5 MAR

The Munster Arms Hotel

IRISH TRAD 7pm

Volta

FARA (SCOTLAND) 7:30pm

The Lounge @ The George Hotel

THIRSTY MERC 8pm

FRI 6 MAR

The Lane @ The George Hotel

KEVIN ANTONIO 6:30pm

IVAN & TONY 9:30pm

The Munster Arms Hotel

MEDICINE MAN 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's

ETHANOL BROS 9:30pm

SUN 8

INTERNATIONAL STAGE

SAT 7 MAR

Hop Temple BAR CHOIR 2pm

The Lane @ The George Hotel

SOUL REVOLVER 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's ROTHSCHILD 9:30pm

SUN 8 MAR

The Gatehouse

MARILYN ROSE 1:30pm & THE RED CHURCH

Hop Temple

BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

Irish Murphy's

CELTIC JAM SESSION 3pm

The Lane @ The George Hotel

JAX MUSIC 3pm

Ballarat Welcome Centre

PT SUGATO NAG 7pm & AMAN KALYAN

MON 9

INTERNATIONAL STAGE

12:30pm Ballarat Ska Union

1:45pm Shell Yeah!

3pm Ballarat Ska Union

4:15pm Shell Yeah!

BEAUMONT STAGE

12:45pm Jayden Lillyst

BEAUMONT STAGE

10:15am Gullivan

11:30am Geoffrey Williams

12:45pm Wayne Parker & Paige Duggan

2pm Gullivan

3:15pm Geoffrey Williams

4:15pm Wayne Parker & Paige Duggan

POTTER'S STAGE

10:20am Erika Hansson

11:20am Bubble Disco 12:20pm Tim Tim Show

2pm High Havoc

3:15pm Jayden Lillyst

4:15pm High Havoc

POTTER'S STAGE

12:20pm Bubble Disco

1:45pm Bluey & Bingo

Meet & Greet

2:30pm Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet 3:20pm Erika Hansson 4pm Lachnes 4:30pm Milla 7-9 MARCH 2020

1:20pm Pink Moon Rockabilly

2:20pm Erika Hansson

Tim Tim Show

Tilly & Charlotte

10am to 5pm Ballarat Botanical Gardens ballaratbegoniafestival.com

WED 11 MAR

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

MELBOURNE GUITAR FEST.

DEREK GRIPPER 7pm

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

THU 12 MAR

The Munster Arms Hotel

IRISH TRAD 7pm

FRI 13 MAR

The Lane @ The George Hotel

PINK MOON 6:30pm

DAVE ANDERSON 9:30pm

The Cabaret Club

BECCY COLE 8:30pm

The Munster Arms Hotel

DOUG JOLLY 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's ROCK 9:30pm

PAPER SCISSORS

Volta BLANKË POP 9:30pm

SAT 14 MAR Volta

KINGSWOOD 7pm

WCPA

SHADES OF BUBLÉ 8pm

The Eastern

CONCRETE SURFERS 8pm

Irish Murphy's BITTERSWEET 9:30pm

SUN 15 MAR

Ballarat Golf Club

MIKE FIELD (CANADA) 1pm

Hop Temple BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 3pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

LATITUDE 37: 4pm

KAPSBERGER & THE SECRETS OF MUSIC

TUE 17 MAR

Irish Murphy's ST PATRICK'S DAY 7am - late STREET PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC & FOOD

The Munster Arms Hotel OLD MELBOURNE ROAD

WED 18 MAR

Meigas LIVE FLAMENCO 6:30pm

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm

OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

THU 19 MAR

The Munster Arms Hotel

IRISH TRAD 7pm

FRI 20 MAR

The Lane @ The George Hotel

DAVE & ROB 6:30pm

UNTAPPED DUO 9:30pm

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

MORTON CHOPPERS 7pm

The Eastern GOLDEN PELICANS (USA) 8pm

SUPPORTS: LYMES, DEWEY & THE PANEL BEATERS

The Munster Arms Hotel

MARTY LUKE 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's FAT & THE HEADS 9:30pm

SAT 21 MAR

Cubby Haus Brewing

ELOISE & 3pm

ACACIA LUND BAND

Scrub Hill 1869

BAKERS DAUGHTER 3pm

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

BO JENKINS 7pm

The Main Bar

WIGOUT, SHIMMER NET, 8pm

HOFF & THE NIGHTRIDERS

Volta

DYSON 8pm

STRINGER CLOHER

The Lane @ The George Hotel

ROB BARON 8:30pm & MAT CARTLEDGE

Irish Murphy's

THE AVERAGE BAND 9:30pm

SUN 22 MAR

Alfred Deakin Place

INTERCULTURAL FEST 12pm

Hop Temple

BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

WCPA

BALLARAT SYMPHONY 2:30pm

ORCHESTRA: BEETHOVEN

250 ANNIVERSARY

Irish Murphy's

CELTIC JAM SESSION 3pm

Her Majesty's

TONI CHILDS 7:30pm

A RETROSPECTIVE

WED 25 MAR

The Printers Room

CARTA AUDIO 7pm OPEN MIC FOR MUSOS

THU 26 MAR

The Munster Arms Hotel IRISH TRAD 7pm

The Eastern 100 8pm

FRI 27 MAR

The Lane @ The George Hotel ASH EGAN 6:30pm TWO LEFTIES 9:30pm

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

OMELETTE, ANTELODIC 7pm

Volta

JOSH PYKE 7pm

The Eastern BATPISS, 8pm

DEAD, K5, BRUISER

The Munster Arms Hotel

LIVE MUSIC 8:30pm

Irish Murphy's CHASING MOJO 9:30pm

SAT 28 MAR

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

SCOTTISH DANCE

Cubby Haus Brewing

DJ COREY HEWITT 3pm

Odessa at Leaver's Hotel

THE HORNETS 7pm

Irish Murphy's MISSBEHAVIN' 9:30pm

SUN 29 MAR

Hop Temple

BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

ANITA HOEKSTRA 2:30pm & FRIENDS

Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 3pm

The Lane @ The George Hotel JAX MUSIC 3pm

THURSDAY 30 APRIL 8PM

TICKETS: WCPA.COM.AU

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WENDOUREE CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

STAGE STAGE

SAT 14 MAR 2pm

OPERA IN THE GOLDFIELDS

Presented by Cordelia’s Potted Operas

A delightful afternoon of opera and operetta presented to you by some of Melbourne’s finest emerging artists. Tix: trybooking.com

Craig’s Royal Hotel 10 Lydiard St Sth

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 an act of mercy, but he is relentlessly tracked down by a police inspector named Javert. 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 St Sth

SAT 14 MAR 8pm

SHADES OF BUBLÉ

A THREE-MAN TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLÉ

Direct from New York City, having wowed audiences across the globe with their exciting harmonies, smooth choreography and charming good looks, the men of Shades deliver a set list ranging from Bublé’s Motown hits, through to his Sinatra chart-toppers. With the three voices singing incredible songs like Feeling Good, Moondance, Come Fly With Me, Home, Everything, Fever, Save the Last Dance for Me and many more, bringing the swinging standards and pop hits of Bublé himself to the stage in an unforgettable highenergy concert event. Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

SAT 14 MAR 8pm

ROSS NOBLE: HUMOURNOID

What happens when pure comedy takes human form. What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up. Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see. This is it. Tix: hermaj.com

Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard St Sth

FRI 20 MAR 7:30pm

THE CATCHELORETTE

The over-produced drama and the production values of reality TV and movies sure have a lot to answer for. Meet Carla: 33, single, Virgo, outgoing, straight forward, Cabaret Artist and she's looking for love... still. From first love to happy ever after, every relationship seems to have 'a catch'! Sometimes the road to love is definitely not what you expect and a bit longer. OK, a lot longer. If you've ever been in love, out of love, looking for love, or happily ever single, this cabaret show is for you.

Tix: trybooking.com

The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth

FRI 27 MAR 8:30pm

THE VARIETY SHOW

WITH SASHA STARR

Enjoy a sensational lineup of comedy queens, music, drag, song and more with two sidesplitting acts of entertainment from some of the hottest in the business. Nothing will be left to the imagination and anything is possible. Featuring the delectable Sasha Starr, drag king extraordinaire Sexy Galexy, cabaret drag performer Crystal Decanter, comedy queen Eureka Rice, the illustrious Nellie Minnelli, and musical sensation Suzie Fone. Be sure to book early, this popular show WILL sell out!

Tix: thecabaretclub.com.au

The Cabaret Club

4/9367 Western Hwy, Warrenheip

27 - 28 MAR 7:30pm

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL PARODY

Presented by Her Majesty's Ballarat and David Venn Enterprises

50 Shades! The Musical Parody explores the steamy relationship between our well known characters (the naive hardware store employee and the handsome business man with unconventional sexual practices), as seen

through the eyes of three women in a book club. As they devour the novel, the characters' affair comes to life around them. Don’t miss your chance to indulge in this guilty pleasure, with uninhibited performances, hot dirty dancing and loads of BDSM (Best Damn Songs and Music). Tix: hermaj.com

Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard St Sth

SUN 29 MAR 10am & 12pm

PLAY SCHOOL CONCERTS

LET'S PLAY TOGETHER

This brand new concert is all about fun and games with friends. As with the TV program, there are songs to move to, as well as quiet times to just watch and listen. The concert is presented by two Play School presenters, along with everyone’s favourite Play School toys. Set in the Play School games room, the two presenters and helpful toys discover different coloured boxes are filled with surprises. With familiar toys Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima and Humpty and introducing two new toys on their tour debut Joey and Kiya. Filled with the adventures of imagination the show will take children across the sea, up in the sky and over the moon. Tix: kidspromotions.com.au

1870 Founders Theatre

Gear Ave, Mt Helen

SUN 29 MAR 2pm

THE 2 OF US

MARINA PRIOR & DAVID HOBSON

Join soprano and tenor powerhouse legends of musical theatre and opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson for their hit production The 2 of Us in up close and personal mode. Brand new songs, back-stage and life stories, including the classics from their vast repertoire spanning 35 years. Accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, in a 2-hour intimate performance, Marina and David will perform their classics from productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and La Boheme, as well as favourites from their award-winning albums. Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree issuu.com/bestofballarat

THU 9 APRIL 7.30PM

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MORE TO DO MORE TO DO

FESTIVAL

SUN 1 MAR 11am – 3pm

AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL

Yummy food, plants & produce, gardening talks, live music and more.

THU 5 MAR 7pm

FILM

LARGE AS LIFE

THE CINEMATIC LEGACY OF JACK ANDERSON

A series of vignettes and short films created from the Jack Anderson Archive by Erin M McCuskey & Andrew Taylor. Tix: regentballarat.com.au

Regent Cinemas 49 Lydiard St Nth

FRI 6 MAR 8pm

Ballarat Community Garden

Cnr Queen St & Dyte Pde, Ballarat East

MON 2 MAR 8 – 9pm

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

COMEDY DANCE

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

BALLARATCAT COMEDY

With Dave O'Neil, Adam Rozenbachs, Sami Shah and Tim Young.

Tix: ballaratcat.com.au

The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth

6, 7, 13, 14 MAR 9am – 5pm

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

Cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

TUE 3 MAR 5:30pm

DOGS TALK

TALKING HISTORY @ EUREKA

This month: Ballarat’s Environmental

History: Transformations & Turmoil.

Eureka Centre Ballarat

102 Stawell St Sth

FURRY FOTOS

Ballarat International Foto Biennale is pawfectly thrilled to have a doggy play date with Bridge Mall. Join us in our pop-up kennel with photographer Steve Barnes to capture a portrait of your doggy companions. Tix: ballaratfoto.org

Bridge Mall

SAT 7 MAR 7 – 10pm

RODEO

PBR BALLARAT STAMPEDE

The world’s best cowboy athletes go head to head against the Professional Bull Riders’ All Star Bucking Bulls.

Tix: pbrabal.oztix.com.au

Ballarat Showgrounds

Creswick Rd, Wendouree

7 - 9 MAR 10am – 5pm

BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL

Floral demonstrations, gardening information and talks, craft and garden markets, culinary delight food and beverage outlets, celebrity guests, live bands, entertainment and free activities for children.

A free family friendly event.

Ballarat Begonia Festival Parade: Mon 9 Mar, 11am Wendouree Pde

Info: ballaratbegoniafestival.com

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Wendouree Pde

7 - 9 MAR

BALLARAT ANTIQUE FAIR

Showcasing a wide range of antiques and collectables at two new venues.

Info: ballaratantiquefair.com.au

Antiques: Civic Hall 300 Mair St

Collectables: The Mining Exchange

8 Lydiard St Nth

MON 9 MAR 9:30am – 3:30pm

STAMPS & COINS FAIR

Over 35 dealer & club tables, prizes, giveaways for kids & free valuations. Eastwood Leisure Centre

20 Eastwood St

THU 12 MAR 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents

WHO YOU THINK I AM (France)

Membership required. ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St

12 - 27 MAR

HARMONY FEST

Promoting the theme ‘All of Us’, Harmony Fest 2020 will explode across the city in celebration of Ballarat’s wonderful diversity.

Info: ballarat.vic.gov.au or Harmony Fest on Facebook

FRI 13 MAR 8pm

OPEN MIC COMEDY

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

26 Main Rd

SAT 14 MAR 5:30pm

INDIAN KERALA FOOD FEST

Celebrating delicious and authentic southern and northern Indian food with music and stalls. Bring the family for a dinner you’ll never forget! Vegetarian options available. St Patrick’s Hall

3 Lyons St Sth

SAT 14 MAR 8:30pm

THE PRICE IS WRONG

A hilarious and quite naughty night of trivia, games, music, audience participation and prizes with popular daggy 70’s style hosts Freddie Fandango & Adriana Obsceneties.

Tix: ballarattickets.com.au

The Cabaret Club

4/9367 Western Hwy, Warrenheip

SUN 15 MAR 2pm

BOOKTOWN ON SUNDAYS

Meet the author and hear the stories behind the book. This month: Susan Lawrence & Peter Davies, Sludge. The Warehouse

36 Fraser St, Clunes

MON 16 MAR 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

WED 18 MAR 6pm

AN EVENING WITH GEMMA SISIA

Gemma will speak about how she came to find herself in Africa and went on to establish The School of St Jude in Tanzania.

Tix: gemmasisia.eventbrite.com.au

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St

FAIR

MARKET

THU 19 MAR 6:30pm

WORDS OUT LOUD

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

The Printers Room, Sebastiaans Cnr Mair & Lydiard St

FRI 20 MAR 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 21 MAR 11am – 6pm

RACING

AVOCA'S AUTUMN RACE DAY

Country thoroughbred racing, racecourse camping, local Pyrenees wines, entertainment and more. FREE buses from Ballarat (tickets limited). Info: country.racing.com/avoca

Avoca Racecourse Racecourse Rd, Avoca

SAT 21 MAR 11am – 3pm

WALK WITH US & HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

A community walk around Lake Wendouree, raising dialogue around mental health issues in diverse communities. Then collect your paint and enjoy the Holi Festival of Colours, a Hindu Spring Festival. With entertainment, music, art, food and community stalls. Fairy Land, Lake Wendouree

SAT 21 MAR 3 – 7pm

MARKET

Wednesday 18th March 6pm Start

SUN 22 MAR 12 – 5pm

INTERCULTURAL FEST

An intercultural presentation of dance, performances and live music. Gamelan performance, martial arts and self-defence demonstrations, fashion parade and food trucks. A free family event.

Alfred Deakin Place Camp St

WED 25 MAR 6pm

BUNINYONG

VILLAGE AUTUMN MARKET

Enjoy a spot of shopping at our lovely local shops and cafes and enjoy our quarterly Village Market where gorgeous handmade stalls, plants and food stalls will entice you to spend your money!

Buninyong Town Hall

309 Learmonth St, Buninyong

SOCCER

THE WHEELER CENTRE: EVERYDAY CLIMATE ACTION

Join the panel discussion about different community based environmental initiatives across the world and discuss how local climate action can be part of global solutions. Tix: wheelercentre.com

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

117 Sturt St

SUN 29 MAR 4pm

A-LEAGUE SOCCER

Hyundai A-League Round 25 with Western United v Western Sydney Wanderers. Tix: a-league.com.au

Mars Stadium Creswick Rd, Wendouree

FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL

TALK

COMING APRIL 2020

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 7 MAR 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 7 MAR 9am – 1pm

Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

SUN 8 MAR 9am – 2pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

SAT 14 MAR 9am – 1pm

96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

SAT 14 MAR 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Pde (opp. Botanical Gardens)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

SUN 15 MAR 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

CRESWICK MARKET

SAT 21 MAR 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

SAT 21 MAR 10am – 2pm

Glenelg Hwy, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

BEAUFORT TOWN MARKET

SAT 28 MAR 8am – 1pm

Havelock St, Beaufort (49km from Ballarat)

BROWN HILL MARKET

SAT 28 MAR 9am – 1pm

375 Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill

Linda Frankin, visual artist