Best of Ballarat - Spring 2022

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8 Oct - 5 Feb – Art Gallery of Ballarat

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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. Open Tue – Thu 5pm – late, Fri – Sat 12pm – late.

33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444

We're a hand-built brewery making great beer! Enjoy our unique range of beers in our brewery bar along with local wines, cider and spirits. Pizzas Thursday to Sunday.

Open Tue – Sun. See website for hours.

884 Humffray St Sth Mount Pleasant 4343 1777

cubbyhausbrewing.com.au

Pic: ChipShots Photography

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The Mallow

Unique in Ballarat, cool bar, indie beers. Pub grub & quality specials. Dining Room. Private parties. Heated outdoor courtyard with pool table. Wednesday trivia.

Thursday Locals Night. Open from 4pm Wed – Sat, until 1am Fri – Sat.

20 Skipton St

5331 1073

themallow.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. Check online for our current opening hours.

30 Armstrong St Nth

4373 1583

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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 – Thu 5pm – late, Fri – Sun 11:30am – late.

36 Armstrong St Nth 5309 3070

Discover our hidden gem. Indoor dining with log fire and a touch of art deco class. 80 regional & local wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits, cocktails, platters and hot food.

FUNCTION BOOKINGS available for groups of 20 or more. Book your birthday, Christmas or other special occasion. Select from your own private room, alfresco or the whole venue. Available 7 DAYS from 1pm.

NEW SEASON MENU

WINE TASTING ‘Sip & Savour’ is the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon at RJM’s. Sit back and relax while sipping a selection of five (60ml) wines over two hours, and savour five miniature courses, or seven quality local wines over three hours, while enjoying seven courses.

FRIDAY 5-9 FROM 21 OCT SUNDAY 1-5

Delight your taste buds with a range of seasonally changing, local delicacies across the afternoon. Online bookings essential.

Wait at the window bench, lounge in the laneway or sit inside whilst you sip on a Coffee Supreme latte or savour a crispy cooked toastie, sweet tasty treat, Prana Chai or perfectly brewed T2. A funky, fun and fabulous shopping destination too!

Open Mon – Sat 7:30am – 3pm.

313 Lydiard St Nth

4343 1414

Midtown Cellars and Bar is Ballarat’s brand new go to for delicious wine and craft beer. Being situated in the heart of Sturt Street’s 400 strip and open seven days a week, makes Midtown Cellars the ideal drinking spot for locals and tourists alike. With a choice of over 150 craft beers and a wall of wine to either drink in or takeaway,there is something to please everyone, every day.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DRINK IN AND TAKEAWAY

CRAFT BEER WINE COCKTAILS SNACKS

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Kilderkin Distillery welcomes

Thu-Sun 11-5, Fri 'til 7pm

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THE NEW RESTAURANT WITH ANCIENT IDEAS

UNIQUE FIVE COURSE DEGUSTATION MENUS & A LEGENDARY WINE LIST

peasant.net.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.

Sweet Fern Fragrance Boutique

The Crafty Squirrel

A must visit when in Ballarat. The Crafty Squirrel stocks unique one-of-a-kind craft kits, vintage goodies, gorgeous haberdashery and treasures from around the world.

Open Thu & Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm.

Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts

5331 4548

thecraftysquirrel.com.au

Hattie and the Wolf is Ballarat’s go-to destination for handmade, local, ethical and artisanal gifts, fashion and accessories. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Tue - Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 4, Sun 10 – 3.

202 South St 0478 088 055

hattieandthewolf.com.au

A truly niche fragrance perfumery housing a large collection of the finest perfumes from around world. We love to share our knowledge of fragrance, together with our beautiful ranges of botanical skincare for face & body. Mon – Fri 9:30 – 5, Sat 9:30 – 3.

27 Sturt St 5332 9297

sweetfern.com.au

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Rocket and Belle sells an eclectic array of antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces for your home and garden. Interesting new stock arrives weekly. Open Fri – Sat 11am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 3pm.

The Shed on Mair

37 Mair St 0402 032 088

rocketandbelle.com.au

Dressing Room

A treasure trove of quality pre-loved vintage from by-gone fashionable eras.

Specialising in Goldwork and Stumpwork embroidery and carrying a large range of specialty threads, beads, fabrics, kits, accessories and books – we have your needs catered for! Open Monday – Thursday or by appointment.

32 Silverwattle Dr, Invermay 5333 1476

alisoncoleembroidery.com.au

Pre-loved books for all tastes, comfy chairs and friendly smiles

Is there a special book you just have to find? We can help. Don’t really know what you want? We can help. From

Raintree Aboriginal Art Gallery offers a huge range of ethically sourced original paintings and giftware by more than 20 traditional Australian artists. Also art supplies, classes & Yarns by the Campfire. See website for open times or by appointment.

64 School Lane, Cambrian Hill 0409 846 200 raintreeart.com.au

Main the

Emporium

Hi Honey, I'm Home

Mid-Century Fashion, Patterns, Fabrics & Hand Made

The Men's Room

Timeless menswear and retro rarities, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s

Sandrah the Oracle

Mystic, Card Readings, Tarot, Numerology, Mayan Astrology

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!

Ballarat Tramway Museum

Escapade is a live-action escape experience that will test your mental strength in a fun, exhilarating environment. Pick your team of 2-6 people to escape one of 3 experiences within 60 minutes. Open 7 days - book online.

10% OFF CODE: BESTOFBALLARAT

3/61 Curtis St (rear) 0411 491 008

escapadepuzzle.com.au

Ballarat Sightseeing Tours

Ballarat City and Region Tours

• 90 min City Tour

BALLARAT CITY & REGION TOURS

Ballarat City and Region Tours

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• 90 min City Tour

• Great Ocean Road

• 90 Minute City Heritage Tour

• Old Gold Towns Tour

• 4 Hour Old Goldtowns Tour

• The Grampians

• Great Ocean Road

• Dr Blake Mysteries Tour

• Gardens & galleries

• The Grampians

• Gardens & galleries

• Ballarat CBD Walking Tour

• And more...

• 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

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

Every tour is a postcard from the past

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Ballarat's New Tramway Museum is now open! See trams between 100 and 135 years old that ran in Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong, plus other pieces of tramway equipment and memorabilia. Tue 10am3pm, weekends & public hols. 11am - 4pm.

Wendouree Parade

5334 1580

btm.org.au

EUREKA CENTRE BALLARAT

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 .

102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat (enter next to aquatic centre)

Refer to eurekacentreballarat.com.au for hours & booking info. COVID-19 restrictions and entry conditions may apply. 03 5333 0333

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WHAT'S ON

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? With festivals, live music, theatre, exhibitions, markets and so much more, Ballarat has it all. Get amongst it!

EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 18 SEP MONOCHROME

The subtleties of shape, mark, form and texture in ceramics and paintings from the Art Gallery of Ballarat Collection. Without the use of colour, we interpret things differently and are more likely to focus on emotional state, causing us to pause and look closer and longer.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 25 SEP

LIONEL LINDSAY: CRESWICK

Lionel Lindsay excelled in drawing and printmaking and was also an outstanding watercolourist. His early training is evident in scenes of Creswick he painted while refining his craft. They include views of gold mining as well as the romantic deserted mansion The Ferns.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 25 SEP

TAMEKA HAGUE & KATHRYN DRUM: ELEMENTALS

Tameka Hague and Kathryn Drum recognise the importance of using, reusing or repurposing materials. Hague uses foraged clay and minerals while Drum works with frusted metal, wood and clay. Both use hand-building techniques to create sculptures and hanging objects.

Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 30 SEP

TAHLIA STANTON

At just 23 years old, Tahlia is a voice of positivity, creating art that radiates the joys of life and inspires people to be themselves.

Accent Framing & Fine Art 421 Sturt St

UNTIL 16 OCT

LIGHT + SHADE: MAX MELDRUM AND HIS FOLLOWERS

The Tonalists were a group of artists who came under the spell of the controversial and

charismatic artist & teacher Max Meldrum in the 1920s & 30s. Their works are identifiable by their ‘misty’ appearance and muted tones. Includes works by Max Meldrum, Clarice Beckett, Colin Colahan, Alma Figuerola, Jock Frater, Harry Harrison, Percy Leason and other ‘Meldrumites’.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 16 OCT

A PRECIOUS GIFT: THE GRAEME WILLIAMS DONATION

In 2020, Melbourne architect Dr Graeme Williams OAM gave a substantial part of his personal art collection to the Art Gallery of Ballarat. His generous donation of 49 works is one of the largest gifts to the Gallery in the last 30 years. Includes works by Sidney Nolan, Brett Whiteley, Fred Williams, Julia Ciccarone, John Wolseley, Inge King, Rick Amor, Russell Drysdale, John Olsen and John Brack.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 18 NOV

PAUL E MASON:

CLIMATE ANXIETY ARK

Mason’s sculptures comment on the legacy and continuation of the global colonial project and environmental destruction. He exploits the language of the museum through meticulously crafted sculptures in the form of reliquaries and hand-cranked audio automatas and dioramas.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

1 SEP - 30 NOV

UNESCO CREATIVE CITY OF CRAFTS & FOLK ART DISPLAY

This Spring the UNESCO display is showcasing local jewellery makers, highlighting the different materials and stylistic approaches to their craft.

Ballarat Visitor Information Centre

Ballarat Town Hall, 225 Sturt St

3 - 25 SEP

RACHEL TURNER: LANDLOCKED

A heart on sleeve look at Dja Dja Wurrung and Wadawurrung country around the Ballarat/ Daylesford region which is full of stunning rolling hills and thick bushland. The pieces are full of vibrant flashes of colour and bold marks. It’s a joyous celebration of colour and nature.

Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St

Tom Roberts A summer morning tiff 1886 (detail). oil on canvas. Purchased with funds from the Martha K Pinkerton Bequest, 1943. Collection of the Art Gallery of Ballarat; Anne Zahalka A summer morning tiff 2017 (detail). pigment ink on rag paper. Purchased with funds from the Joe White Bequest, 2020. Collection of the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Image courtesy of Anne Zahalka.

3 SEP - 2 OCT

PATSY

TAYLOR:

LIBERATED ABSTRACTIONS

Reduced to the bare elements of art and paint - colour, line and tone, the warm sunset colour palette has inspired a fresh perspective, a renewal of approach.

Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth

7 SEP - 21 OCT

EM I BODY

Seven contemporary Indonesian women artists, uncovering personal stories and unspoken truths while revealing common states of pride, tenacity and personal endurance. They present compelling work in diverse media examining women’s familial and personal relationships, sexuality, identity, nostalgia and memory.

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

8 SEP - 18 OCT

VIENNA BISCHARD: WE LOST WILDLIFE

Vienna has created an exhibition of Pop Art influenced digital paintings that highlight endangered native wildlife in our region. Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)

10 SEP - 21 JAN

UNDER THE BLACK FLAG

Ahoy me hearties! The depiction of pirates has been a constant in Australian art for many years with artists Norman and Lionel Lindsay obsessed with them from a young age. This exhibition looks at the world of skullduggery on the briny deep in the Gallery Collection.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

13 SEP - 23 OCT

PEARLS OF CREATION

A Crafts Council of Ballarat Exhibition. A range of art, textiles, woodwork, jewellery and more, created by our members who also exhibit and sell their work at the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd

18 SEP - 24 OCT

SIMON HATCHER MISTQUE

IMAGES: BALLARAT AND BEYOND

Simon started photography early in life. His photography encompasses the majestic

beauty of his world and beyond.

The Gatehouse 1201 Lydiard St Nth

29 SEP - 13 NOV

RO BANCROFT: LINES & WRINKLES

With poetry by Robin Taylor, celebrating ageing in paper sculpture and poetry. While older women can often feel overlooked, dismissed and ignored by society, the lines on their faces pay testament to lives full of love and laughter, suffering and tears, regrets and achievements.

Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

1 - 23 OCT

STEVE SEDGWICK:

BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK

Conversations with landscape, memories in paint. Intimate and epic encounters made of paint and canvas, land and sea.

Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St

1 - 23 OCT

CLUNES CERAMIC AWARD

An initiative of Creative Clunes Inc. in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. The winning artist’s work will attract prize money of $10,000 contributed by the Hugh Williamson Foundation. Opening and announcement of winners: Saturday 1 October.

Union Bank Arts Centre 22 Fraser St, Clunes

1 - 28 OCT

BALLARAT SOCIETY OF ARTISTS

Six ladies from the Ballarat Society of Artists have joined together for a group exhibition of their talents in a variety of mediums.

Accent Framing & Fine Art 421 Sturt St

8 OCT - 5 FEB

MURRAY WALKER: TIME TRAVELLER

Born in Ballarat in 1937, Walker has worked in diverse media including painting, printmaking, ceramics & tapestry design. In Europe in 1983, he began creating collages to diarise his travels. His use of found objects, from driftwood to tin cans, discarded household items to welding slag, may appear primitive if not outright ‘punk’, but these works embody layers of reference to literature, art history and popular culture.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

8 OCT - 5 FEB

EM I BODY

7 SEP - 21 OCT 2022

24 OCT - 6 NOV

IAN ART EXHIBITION

The Inclusive Arts Network is bringing international, national, Victorian and local artists together for its annual IAN Art Exhibition. The exhibition incorporates over 60 pieces of artwork using various modalities and themes of art which can be viewed in person and online.

ArtHALL Learmonth 323 High St, Learmonth

25 OCT - 5 DEC

FED UNI ARTS ACADEMY:

2ND YEAR VISUAL ARTS

This exhibition showcases the creations of Second Year Visual Arts students, all responding to the same topic.

Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)

5 AUG - 26 AUG 2022

BREN LUKE: STREETS OF YOUR TOWN

Ballarat artist Bren Luke studied Fine Art at the University of Ballarat (now Federation University), majoring in painting and printmaking. Over the past decade his work has focused on traditional drawing techniques primarily using pen and ink on paper. In this exhibition he explores the streets of Ballarat, highlighting some of its lesser-known built forms such as quirky shopfronts, back alleys and mid-20th century architecture.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

14 OCT - 13 NOV

GARTH HORSFIELD: WHERE MEN FEAR TO TREAD

A series of artworks that prominently feature men as angels, protagonists and objects of aesthetic wonder. Diverging from the attitudes of Greek Classicism, Garth proposes practitioners of dance personify the ideal aesthetic, rather than sporting heroes.

Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth

27 OCT - 30 NOV

WADAWURRUNG TRADITIONAL OWNERS ART EXHIBITION

The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation's first art exhibition to showcase & celebrate the work of Wadawurrung artists, providing a space to exhibit and promote their work. Art works will be for sale. Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd

29 OCT - 25 NOV

TRISH IRONS

A Splash of Colour from local painter Trish, with a collection of acrylic pours and abstract landscapes in acrylics on canvas. Accent Framing & Fine Art 421 Sturt St

5 - 27 NOV

SUSAN NETHERCOTE: DREAMSCAPES

Recalling blissful moments and impressions experienced in nature, Susan reassembles these memories in elaborately layered mixed media paintings. Susan's dreamscapes capture the essence of that elusive moment in nature you wish you could bottle.

Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St

5 NOV - 19 FEB

BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH: A NEW LENS ON AUSTRALIAN IMPRESSIONISM

Our understanding of the Australian landscape has been shaped by the artists loosely grouped as the Australian Impressionists. This exhibition

brings Art Gallery of Ballarat’s collection of Australian Impressionist landscape paintings together with female photographers who have re-examined them and brought a new lens to the Australian landscape.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

6 NOV - 4 DEC

PAINTINGS BY BRIAN LAWRENCE

Brian resides in Ballarat and enjoys painting local scenery and buildings. He is a member of the Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. and has won numerous art awards in the state of Victoria.

The Gatehouse 1201 Lydiard St Nth

9 - 25 NOV

KENNETH KRONBERGER: BEHOLD THE ANIMATED DIORAMA!

Through an investigation into the historically intriguing, silent and static miniaturised world of the diorama and the contemporary art of animation, Kronberger’s new work & PhD exam exhibition integrates these intriguing imagined formats, creating his own metamorphised ‘worlds’ and fantastical illusionistic spaces.

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

17 NOV - 15 JAN

CHRISTIAN DEN BESTEN: OUT AND ABOUT

Christian Den Besten is inspired by architecture, politicians, motor vehicles and the people around him to create works in a range of mediums. This exhibition of drawings and sculptures is a joyful celebration of some of Ballarat’s most iconic buildings, inspired by regular trips to Ballarat from his studio at ArtGusto in Geelong.

Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth

26 NOV - 26 MAR

WEAVING A NEW LIFE: KAREN TAPESTRY WEAVERS

The Karen people are an ethnic minority group forced to escape Myanmar due to persecution. In 2013, master weaver Sara Lindsay led a tapestry training program for a group of Karen women living in Melbourne. Four weavers emerged from this program, Cha Mai Oo, Mu Naw Poe, Paw Gay Poe and Shuklay Tahpo.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

SAT 10 SEP

SAT 8 & 22 OCT 4:30 – 6pm

SAT 5 & 19 NOV

PERFUME MASTERCLASS

Guests are treated to vegan bowls, champagne and sweet treats as you learn about the Niche Fragrance world and discover the Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel, learning to distinguish between the fragrance families.

Bookings: sweetfern.com.au or call 5332 9297 Sweet Fern 27 Sturt St

SAT 10 SEP 1 – 3pm

GRANNY SQUARE EARRINGS

Learn the basic stitches required to make colourful granny squares that you can attach to your ears with an earring hook!

THU 15 SEP 1 – 4pm

CRANK A KNITTED HEADBAND

Let Steph introduce you to the circular knitting machine! Learn to cast on, crank, cast off and finish a garment. Yarn will be supplied.

THU 22 SEP 1 – 3pm

CROCHET FACE WASHERS

They're great for your kitchen, bathroom or as a gift. In this workshop you will learn some of the fundamental stitches of crochet.

SAT 15 OCT 2 – 4pm

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

With Toni Louise, a skilled collage artist, you'll learn the basics of cut & paste and she may even throw in a random collage fact or two.

WED 26 OCT 12 – 4pm

PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP

Come join us for an afternoon of papermaking. Learn the process from start to finish so you can make your own at home.

Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com

Femxle Experience Art Rebellion

57 Bridge Mall

VICTORIA

Autumn Leaves Seminar 2023

Leaves Seminar

12-16 April 2023

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

THU 13, 20, 27 OCT, 3 NOV 10am – 1pm

BOOK-MAKING WORKSHOP

With Maggie Dannatt. Make decorated papers to paste and sew together to create a simple book - a variation on the concertina style. It is necessary to register for the series of four workshops. Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St

VARIOUS

DATES

EMBROIDERY

WORKSHOPS

Casual classes in Goldwork and Stumpwork embroidery for beginners to advanced. Day and evening classes available, dates at alisoncoleembroidery.com.au. Bookings: 5333 1476 or alison@alisoncoleembroidery.com.au

Alison Cole Embroidery

32 Silverwattle Dr, Invermay

WEEKLY SESSIONS

SEBASTOPOL LIFE DRAWING

Drawing the nude human figure from life is a fantastic way to develop artistic skills. Three sessions weekly - there's no teacher, but we're happy to share our knowledge and welcome all skill levels. Info: 0477806918

THE EMBROIDERERS GUILD. VICTORIA BALLARAT BRANCH

LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC

RJM'S WINE BAR

95 Mair St East • 4313 4949 • rjmswinebar.com.au

SUN 2 OCT 2pm Lisa Richards

FRI 21 OCT 7pm Scott Fraser

SAT 29 OCT 7pm Joshua Batten

SUN 30 OCT 1.30pm Joe Creighton

SUN 6 NOV 1.30pm Mirlyn

FRI 11 NOV 7pm The Martini Set

SUN 20 NOV 1:30pm Twilight Gypsi

WENDOUREE CENTRE

FOR PERFORMING ARTS

1220 Howitt St • 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au

FRI 21 OCT 8pm Queen Forever

SUN 6 NOV 7:30pm Goanna

PIANO BAR BALLARAT

31 Sturt St • 5229 4086 pianobar.com.au/ballarat

FRI NIGHTS 6pm Footloose Fridays

SAT NIGHTS 6pm Piano Bar by Request

WED NIGHTS 6pm Bitches with Balls Drag Bingo

THU NIGHTS (select) 6pm What's The T? Drag Trivia with Sasha Starr

SUN 11 SEP 1pm Sunday Confessional

TUE 20 SEP 6pm Underground Live!

TUE 27 SEP 6pm Russell Morris

TUE 4 OCT 6pm Mahalia Barnes

SUN 9 OCT 1pm Sunday Confessional

SUN 13 NOV 1pm Sunday Confessional

THE GATEHOUSE

1201 Lydiard St Nth • 5331 2714 thegatehouseballarat.com.au

SUN 11 SEP 1:30pm Luca Crimmins

SUN 16 OCT 1:30pm Dan Casey

CIVIC HALL

300 Mair St • 5333 5888 • hermaj.com

SAT 17 SEP 8pm Ziggy Alberts

VOLTA

15 Field St • voltaballarat.com.au

FRI 2 SEP 8pm Danika + Snafu & Sid O'Neil

SUN 4 SEP 3pm Baker Boy

FRI 16 SEP 8pm Jeff Martin

SAT 17 SEP 8pm Fall and Resist + Distorta, The Ascended, Get Rekt

FRI 30 SEP 8pm Slowly Slowly + Eaglemont, Geography

SAT 1 OCT 8pm The Kite Machine + Apex Bloom

WED 5 OCT 7:30pm In Hearts Wake + RedHook, Pridelands, Banks Arcade

FRI 7 OCT 8pm Hadal Maw + Nicolas Cage Fighter, Burial Pit, Resin Tomb

FRI 14 OCT 8pm Great Gable

SAT 15 OCT 8pm Teenage Dads

SUN 16 OCT 8pm Josh Pyke + Hayley Mary

SAT 22 OCT 8pm Montaigne

THE CABARET CLUB

4/9367 Western Hwy, Warrenheip • 5334 8150

SAT 1 OCT 6pm The Aliens

SAT 19 NOV 7pm Wayne Johnston & The Damien Woods Big Band

BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE

117 Sturt St • 5331 3042 • ballaratmi.org.au

SUN 30 OCT 2pm John Dods & Dana Czarski

FRI 11 NOV Eric Bogle

SAT 12 NOV Three Kings

AUNTY JACKS

315-317 Mair St • 5300 1407 auntyjacks.com.au

SAT NIGHTS 8pm Chill DJ Set

SUN 4 SEP 3pm Rhiannon Simpson

SUN 11 SEP 3pm Chris DeAraugo

SUN 18 SEP 3pm Geoffrey Williams

SUN 25 SEP 3pm Grim Fawkner

SUN 2 OCT 3pm Bret Mosley

SUN 9 OCT 3pm Rhiannon Simpson

SUN 16 OCT 3pm Geoffrey Williams

SUN 23 OCT 3pm Kev Antonio

SUN 30 OCT 3pm Bill Barber

SUN 6 NOV 3pm Flynn Gurry

SUN 13 NOV 3pm Aime Brûlée

SUN 20 NOV 3pm Geoffrey Williams

SUN 27 NOV 3pm Kev Antonio

31 STURT ST BALLARAT

BreAK free tour 2022

HOP TEMPLE

Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St Nth • 5317 7158 hoptemple.com.au

THU NIGHTS 7pm Music Bingo

FRI NIGHTS 8pm Chill DJ Set

SAT NIGHTS 9pm Live Music

SUN AFTERNOON 12pm Blues, Brews & BBQ's

SAT 3 SEP 9pm Untapped

SUN 4 SEP 1:30pm Shane Gilbert

SAT 10 SEP 9pm Dulcet

SUN 11 SEP 1:30pm Charlie Bedford

SAT 17 SEP 9pm Dangermouth

SUN 18 SEP 1:30pm Alister Turrill

SAT 24 SEP 9pm Untapped

SUN 25 SEP 1:30pm Troy & Aaron

SAT 1 OCT 9pm Dangermouth

SUN 2 OCT 1:30pm Iseula

What's On? Follow Us!

SAT 8 OCT 9pm Untapped

SUN 9 OCT 1:30pm Jarrod Shaw

SAT 15 OCT 9pm Dulcet

SUN 16 OCT 1:30pm Anna Scionti

SAT 22 OCT 9pm Untapped

SUN 23 OCT 1:30pm Shane Gilbert

SAT 29 OCT 9pm Untapped

SUN 30 OCT 1:30pm Bret Mosley

SAT 5 NOV 9pm Trunk Unpacked

SUN 6 NOV 1:30pm Wilson & White

SAT 12 NOV 9pm Untapped

SUN 13 NOV 1:30pm Blues Jam

SAT 19 NOV 9pm Untapped

SUN 20 NOV 1:30pm Blues Jam

SAT 26 NOV 9pm Trunk Unpacked

SUN 27 NOV 1:30pm Grim Fawkner

BALLARAT TRADES HALL

24 Camp St • simpletix.com

SAT 8 OCT 7:30pm

Chamber Variations: Parvyn, Skyscraper Stan, Coda Chroma + string quartet @BoBallarat

STAGE STAGE

Boys. Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show featuring hits from The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers! Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA

1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

8 - 17 SEP

TOP GUN! THE MUSICAL

Presented by Salty Theatre

Writer Billy Palmer is about to crash and burn. His musical adaptation of Top Gun is going off the rails and he really needs a hit … especially after the debacle of Apocalypse Wow! and Die Hard the Musical. Instead, he’s saddled with a quarrelling cast, a shady ex-military producer, and a bit of bad luck. Now if only everyone would stop singing! Tix: bit.ly/3oSPhcD

Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth

SUN 18 SEP 3pm

THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS

1960S VARIETY TV SHOW

With special guest Simon Brook McLachlan from the original cast of the hit musical Jersey

23 - 29 SEP

MR BENNET'S BRIDE

Presented by Ballarat National Theatre

Have you ever wondered how a couple like Mr and Mrs Bennet ended up wed? This is the story of how it all began. The young Mr Bennet is under pressure to find a suitable bride, but his refusal to play by the rules sets in motion a series of events that are both comic and moving. A Pride and Prejudice prequel by award-winning playwright Emma Wood that tells the story of how an unlikely couple like Mr and Mrs Bennet got together. A story applauded by critics for capturing Austen’s style, but still accessible for those new to Austen’s works. Tix: hermaj.com

The Reading Room - Craig's Royal Hotel

10 Lydiard St Sth

SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER, 3PM WENDOUREE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

ADELAIDE

"So funny, I cried"" THE AGE

"This is clean classy comedy that will keep you smiling!" 5 Stars

CABARET FESTIVAL

"The final applause was resounding" IN DAILY

"The chemistry & energy between the men is impeccable & infectious"

GLAM ADELAIDE

SAT 15 OCT 2pm

AN AFTERNOON AT THE PROMS

This stunning spectacular salutes the famous BBC Proms Concerts of London’s Royal Albert Hall, including well-known favourites Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, Radetzky March and Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory. Join Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper with opera stars, prima ballerinas, Pipe Band and the Blue Danube Orchestra. Bring your flags, bring your noise-makers and come join the fun! Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

FRI 21 OCT 8pm

QUEEN FOREVER: BREAK FREE TOUR

The essence of Queen is captured perfectly with incredible costumes, a stunning portrayal of Freddie Mercury by Gareth Hill and a stage show that will blow you away. Performing all of Queen’s biggest hits including: We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust, Fat Bottomed Girls, Don’t Stop Me Now, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Somebody

to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock

You, and many more. Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

SUN 23 OCT 3pm

DAVID HOBSON & COLIN LANE IN TAILS

A comedian and an opera singer’s worlds collide. David Hobson and Colin Lane have been friends for 25 years. From vastly different backgrounds, they have observed one another’s worlds and always thought, “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice to have a go at what that other guy does?” So here’s their chance to see whether the grass is a little greener. It’s a unique and hilarious experiment that promises to enthral and entertain.

Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

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10 - 11 SEP

MORE TO DO MORE TO DO

BALLARAT WOOD & CRAFT SHOW

Ballarat Woodworkers Guild members demonstrate woodworking skills, display their crafts and sell items to the public.

Ballarat Showgrounds Creswick Rd, Wendouree

SUN 11 SEP 12 - 5pm

GREAT BIG TIM'S TOASTIES CHALLENGE

Tim's Toasties has one hour to smash out as many serves to you as they can for FREE!! Plus heaps of other activities, giveaways & more!

Lucas Display Village Shortridge Dr, Lucas

WED 14 SEP 5pm

WHO NEEDS THE ABC?

2022 marks 90 years of public broadcasting for the ABC. Join author Matthew Ricketson and Eugene Duffy editor, The Courier Ballarat, chatting about public interest journalism and Matthew’s book, Who Needs the ABC: why taking it for granted is no longer an option.

Ballarat Library 178 Doveton St Nth

WED 21 SEP 6:30pm

READING PARTY

AT BALLARAT LIBRARY

Check out what is new in our collection, find a comfortable spot among the books, enjoy live music and settle in for some reading time. Visit: events.humanitix.com/tours/ballarat-libraries for more Reading Parties this Spring!

Ballarat Library 178 Doveton St Nth

THU 22 SEP 7pm

SONGS & POEMS OF LEONARD COHEN

Join Amie Brûlée for an evening of songs and poems by the late, great Leonard Cohen, along with wine tasting. Tix: 0413 378 142

Everybody Knows Books Rear 4 Peel St

SAT 1 OCT 8pm

ARJ BARKER: COMES CLEAN

Be prepared for some home truths, some vague truths and some information none of us are ready to hear, because Arj brings the hilarity and lots of it. Tix: hermaj.com

Civic Hall 300 Mair St

BALLARAT WOOD & CRAFT SHOW

Sat 10 September 9-5pm

Sun 11 September 10-4pm

BALLARAT SHOWGROUNDS Creswick Road ballaratwoodies.org.au

SUN 2 OCT 10am - 6:30pm

TRAMWAY CELEBRATION DAY

A festival of vintage transport with tram, miniature train, steam tractor and paddle steamer rides, displays of vintage cars, trucks and buses, model railways and more!

South Gardens Reserve Lake Wendouree

SAT 15 OCT from 11am

BLUE PYRENEES ESTATE AVOCA CUP

Experience true country racing plus live bands, kids' activities, big screen viewing, camping at the racecourse & Fashions on the Field.

Avoca is grass roots country racing at its best! Avoca Shire Turf Club 307 Racecourse Rd, Avoca

SUN 16 OCT 12 - 5pm

GREAT BIG HIPPIE WHIPPY CHALLENGE

Hippie Whippy has one hour to smash out as many serves to you as they can for FREE!! Plus heaps of other activities, giveaways & more!

Lucas Display Village Shortridge Dr, Lucas

SAT 22 OCT 8pm

DANIEL CONNELL: GUTLESS WONDER

Stand-up comedian Daniel Connell brings his new show to Ballarat. Tix: ballaratmi.org.au

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St

SUN 30 OCT 10am - 3pm

BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET

Stalls offering seasonal fruit & veg, organic produce, locally grown plants, jams, wine, baked goods and an amazing array of craft!

Buninyong Botanic Gardens Scott St, Buninyong

THU 3 NOV 8pm

BILL BAILEY: EN ROUTE TO NORMAL

Bill tries to see a way through the strange unreality of our new world. A funny, heartwarming mix of stories, music and history.

Tix: hermaj.com

Civic Hall 300 Mair St

THU 10 NOV 7:30pm

ELENA GABRIELLE IS DIRRTY

Comedian Elena Gabrielle with hilarious & weird true dating stories, live music and of course her famous sparkly shoes. Tix: pianobar.com.au

Piano Bar 31 Sturt St

FRI 11 NOV 7pm

DAVID STRASSMAN: CHOCOLATE DIET

Experience Strassman’s uproarious comedy with those infamous favourites, the loveable Ted E. Bare and the evil Chuck Wood. Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

11 - 13 NOV

BALLARAT SPRING SHOW

A fun filled family event with live performers, competitions, kids' activities, animals, show bags, all the crazy rides & much more. Fireworks at 9pm on Saturday night. Ballarat Showgrounds Creswick Rd, Wendouree

12 - 13 NOV DESIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

Amazing independent designers, artists and creators, over two days leading up to Christmas. Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth

SAT 19 NOV 9am - 8pm

CLUNES SHOW

A full-on day of family fun with strongman competition, mobile zoo, live music, animals, food & wine, art & craft, kids' activities, show bags, rides & much more. Grand Parade at 3pm.

Clunes Showgrounds 54 Victoria St, Clunes

SUN 27 NOV 10am - 4pm

BALLARAT SPRING FEST

Enjoy 500+ market stalls plus family friendly activities, live music, entertainment & delicious food on the shores of Lake Wendouree. Lake Wendouree

TRAMWAY CELEBRATION DAY

A FESTIVAL OF VINTAGE TRANSPORT

The 50+1 | The New Museum | The New Track

SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER 10am–6.30pm

South Gardens Reser ve, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat

Fun FOR ALL THE FAMILY...

...WITH TRAM, MINIATURE TRAIN, STEAM TRACTOR AND PADDLE STEAMER RIDES, DISPLAYS OF VINTAGE CARS, TRUCKS AND BUSES, MODEL RAILWAYS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!

FREE ENTRY Gold coin donation for rides

We want to see how quickly three of our favourite food trucks can serve a crowd for FREE!

Each food truck has one hour to smash out as many serves to you as they can for FREE!

Plus heaps of other activities, giveaways and over 30 Display Homes to explore!

Are you ready for the challenge?

CHALLENGE 2

Sunday 11 th September 12-5pm

(Tim’s Toasties challenge from 12:30-1:30pm)

CHALLENGE 3

Sunday 16 th October 12-5pm

(Hippy Whippy challenge from 12:30-1:30pm)

BUY FRESH & SUPPORT LOCAL

MARKETS

FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH BRIDGE MALL • BALLARAT

thebridgemarket.com.au

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.

THE BRIDGE MARKET

1ST SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall, Ballarat

BALLARAT MARKET

SUNDAYS 8am – 1pm

Ballarat Showgrounds, Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

2ND & 4TH SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Zoo Drive, Lake Wendouree (off Wendouree Pde)

CRESWICK MARKET

3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 10am – 2pm

Glenelg Hwy, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

2ND SUN OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

2ND SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm 96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET

SUNDAYS 8am – 3pm

18 Raglan St, Daylesford (45km from Ballarat)

BEAUFORT TOWN MARKET

4TH SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Memorial Gardens, Beaufort (49km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

3RD SUN OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

Avoca Shire Turf Club

Blue Pyrenees Estate Avoca Cup

SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER I GATES OPEN AT 11AM

Mini Marquees from

Community and Crowd favourite, the Blue Pyrenees Estate Avoca Cup is back !

Celebrate with family, friends and mates as we welcome crowds back after 3 years !

With packages to suit all groups and plenty  of lawn space to throw out the picnic rug.

Start planning your Pyrenees weekend escape to the races!

+ Adult - Pre Paid Admission - $25pp

+ FREE for kids under 16 years

+ Blue Pyrenees Wine

+ Food trucks + platter menu

+ Live bands on course

+ Kids activities

+ Fashions on the Field

+ Racecourse Camping

420

MEMBERSHIP

Winning Post Lunch

All inclusive pp $ 180 $

Camping per night/site $ 20

Become a member of the A-TEAM with Winning Post views from the Function Centre

$100 for 1 Member + 1 Guest to both race meets

BUSES

Return Bus transfers from Ballarat, Maryborough, Avoca and surrounds