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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!!
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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.
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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 – Sat 12pm – late. 33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444
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Aroma of India
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North Indian Cuisine dine-in (BYO & licensed), take-away & delivery available ($36 min.) Free rice with every curry. Lunch Deals: $10.50 veg thali, $12 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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Established in 2005, Red Duck is a small independent brewery located in Ballarat. Our cellar door offers a large selection of beers to taste and purchase. Open Thu – Sun 11am – 5pm. 11A Michaels Drive Alfredton 5332 0723 redduckbeer.com.au
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Cubby Haus Brewing
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We're a handbuilt brewery making great beer! Enjoy our unique range of beers in our brewery bar along with local wines, cider and spirits. Pizza and light meals served Fri - Sun. Open from midday Wed - Sun. Check open hours online. 884 Humffray St Sth Mount Pleasant CubbyHausBrewing.com.au
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The Mallow
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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. Wednesday trivia. Thursday Locals Night. See our website for opening hours. 20 Skipton St 5331 1073 themallow.com.au
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Come in and enjoy the craic with hearty meals, traditional pub classics and cold drinks right in the centre of Ballarat. Open 7 days from 11:30am – 2pm for lunch & 6 – 9pm for dinner. 36 Sturt St 5331 4091 murphysballarat.com.au
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Saigon AllĂŠe
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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. Check online for summer opening hours. 30 Armstrong St Nth 4373 1583 saigon-allee.business.site
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The Main Bar
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In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, we specialise in delicious sourdough pizza, local beer, wine & cocktails. Discover our fantastic alfresco deck, new outdoor stage & upstairs function room with regular live music. Open Wed – Sat from 5pm. 26 Main Rd Bookings: 0439 311 668
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Pancho
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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
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The Gatehouse
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A gorgeous venue at the historic Ballarat New Cemetery. Specialising in Malteseinspired cuisine with gluten free and vegan ARTWORK APPROVAL options available. Check our socials for upcoming art exhibitions. Open Mon – Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm Sat - Sun 9am - 3:30pm 1201 Lydiard St Nth THE GATEHOUSE 5331 2714 FLETCHER
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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.
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The Crafty Squirrel
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The shop & studio of textile artist & designer Morgan Wills, stocking pieces from the designer’s label + vintage treasures, craft kits, gorgeous haberdashery & gifts from around the world. Open 7 days to 23 Dec. Closed Jan. Thu – Sat from 4 Feb. Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au
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Playing in the Attic
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A burst of colour that is the whimsy and quirkiness of Playing in the Attic, a curious extraordinarium of all wondrous things, sourced locally and globally, to encourage creativity. At the entrance of the iconic Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. Open Wed – Sat 10am – 4pm. 119A Sturt St 0428 580 309
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Hattie and the Wolf
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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
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Three Times Blest
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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. We look forward to welcoming you! Open Tuesday – Saturday. 308A Warrenheip St, Buninyong 0400 419 647 threetimesblest.com.au
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Sweet Fern
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A treasure trove of luxurious fragrances, exclusive perfumes, Sarah Murphy, Leif Body and the complete Aesop collection in the heart of Ballarat. A unique & contemporary perfumery which celebrates the artisanal, the unique & whimsical. Open Wed – Sat. 114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au
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Rocket and Belle
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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 Friday – Saturday 11am – 4pm. The Shed on Mair 37 Mair St 0402 032 088 rocketandbelle.com.au
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A visit to Studio g.a.s is a must. Brilliant coffee (really!) and mouth watering homemade gluten free cakes. A gorgeous quaint little store with gifts, clothing and shoes from basic to Italian deluxe. Come in, say hi and experience our genuine customer service. Go on, spoil yourself.
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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
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The Known World Bookshop has earned a reputation over 20 years as one of country Victoria’s most fascinating second-hand bookshops. Visit our beautiful new bookshop in the Main Road Vintage Precinct. 28 Main Rd, Bakery Hill ~ Ballarat Open daily 11am ~ 4pm. Michelle: 0438 412 670 The Known World Bookshop
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Walk 6km around scenic Lake Wendouree and stroll through the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Swim or Gym at Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre. Tackle Black Hill Reserve Mountain Bike Park & Walking Tracks. For the kids there are fun adventure playgrounds at Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park. Explore the historic Old Cemetery with early gold rush graves, Eureka Stockade monuments & Chinese graves.
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Escapade is a live-action escape experience that will test your mental strength in a fun & exhilarating environment. Pick a team of 2-4 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
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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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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. Check website or Facebook for hours.
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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, exhibitions and more, summer is a great time to be in Ballarat. Get amongst it!
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EMERGENCE
An exhibition highlighting the diverse talents of the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective. Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 20 DEC
MEMENTO
Second year Visual Art students of the Arts Academy Federation University reflect on their experiences through the pandemic. Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
UNTIL 31 JAN
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. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
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PITCHA MAKIN FELLAS: JOIN THE CLUB
A playful series of trading-card-style portraits parodies the hypermasculine world of footy and criticises power imbalances that stem from the corporatisation of the game. They also remind us that the game we know today is believed to have originated from a traditional game played by the First Australians across Victoria – ‘Marngrook’ comes from the language of the Gunditjmara people and means ‘game ball’. The Pitcha Makin Fellas are an art collective based in Ballarat, Victoria. They are Koorie artists and writers whose ancestries hail from different language groups across Victoria. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
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MADELEINE CRUISE & RUBY PILVEN: THE GOLDEN PANTOMIME For Ballarat-based artists Madeleine Cruise and Ruby Pilven, the process of creating artworks is as important as the artworks themselves. Pilven’s porcelain and stoneware ceramic pieces are based on historical and imagined forms that act as storytellers and props from domestic and natural spaces. Cruise’s interior paintings feature tableware and decorative objects that celebrate everyday rituals. The artists have also made a series of collaborative works with the common theme of still life as spectacle. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 21 FEB
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY 150TH ANNIVERSARY TRAIL
The story of Federation University Australia goes back to the establishment of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat in 1870. In 1880, the School started offering classes in engineering and mechanical drawing and in 1907 the art department was further enhanced by amalgamation with the Art Gallery’s art school and the art school in Ballarat East to form the Ballarat Technical Art School. Follow the Federation University 150th Anniversary Trail through the Gallery to see a selection of work by some of the artists associated with the Arts Academy. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 7 MAR
DAVID FRAZER: ANOTHER NIGHT ON EARTH
Castlemaine artist David Frazer is renowned for his wood engravings and linocuts which explore the intricacies of the human condition. His finely detailed prints, marked by wit and careful observation of human interaction, capture moments of hope, loss and connection. This exhibition features prints made over the past two decades. Also included are new wood engravings made as a tribute to his distant relative, artist and printmaker Lionel Lindsay of the famous artistic Lindsay family of Creswick. Frazer’s prints are shown alongside a small selection of engravings by Lindsay from the Gallery collection. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Until 30.01.2020
Exclusive to the Art Gallery of Ballarat artgalleryofballarat.com.au David Noonan Mask 2015 silkscreen on hand dyed linen collage Collection of the Art Gallery of Ballarat Š the artist
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TRENT PARKE: BALLARAT AVENUE OF HONOUR
Ballarat’s Avenue of Honour is the longest avenue of honour in Australia and one of the earliest known memorial avenues to have been planted in Victoria during the First World War. In 2014, photographer Trent Parke created a series of images of trees in the Avenue for the international exhibition The First World War, presented in Bruges, Belgium. In selecting and photographing particular trees for his series, he explored parallels between their natural forms and the fate of the individuals they commemorate, capturing these visual forms as an act of contemporary commemoration. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 14 MAR
TRACEY MOFFATT & GARY HILLBERG: MONTAGES: THE FULL CUT, 1999–2015
This exhibition brings together for the first time the full suite of eight montage films by artist Tracey Moffatt and her long-time collaborator
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Gary Hillberg, spanning 16 years of their collaborative practice. Montages is an ode to cinema and to the cinematic form, offering unprecedented insight into the stereotypes that populate our collective cultural imagination. In this suite of montages, the artists have spliced together thousands of clips from iconic Hollywood films, telemovies and arthouse cinema to create new narratives which tap into the humour and pathos of art, revolution, love and destruction. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL MAY
GLENN MORGAN: GLOBAL WARMING
In 2011–12, Warrnambool artist Glenn Morgan was prompted by his awareness of the changing environment around him to create an enormous painting exploring themes of drought, fire, flood and severe weather events. The 10-metre work documents extremes in weather and natural disasters. The painting’s four adjoining panels are packed with stories, including exhausted CFA workers fighting fires and flooding rivers full of furniture, vehicles and debris. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Unicorn Lane image: The Inneffable by Charlotte Grimes
COMMUNITY ART PATHWAYS Highlighting emerging artists & makers from the Ballarat region.
Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
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5 DEC - 3 JAN
PRINT IT ON
As planned exhibitions and projects collapsed this year, Rat ArtSpace wanted to know how artists stayed focused while self-isolating. Keeping their art practice afloat and sharing ways of being creative led to PRINT IT ON, prints by local artists Julie Bennett, Jimmy Pasakos, Diokno Pasilan, Helmut Stenzel & Pippa Tandy.
Old Butcher Shop Gallery
112 Seymour St, Soldiers Hill
5 DEC - 3 JAN
BALLARAT CAMERA CLUB: THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S EYE: INTERPRETING LIGHT
Eighteen photographers from the Ballarat Camera Club present works which explore different aspects of the role that light plays in photography, providing their own interpretations of the subject by making the most of ambient or introduced light.
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22 DEC - 31 JAN
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Artist Amy Tsilemanis celebrates friendships through the art of hand cut collages and art as a form of connection and joy. Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
28 DEC - 21 JAN
JEN FINDLAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Jen’s photographs highlight the bright colours found in the Ballarat landscape. Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth
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MARCIA KING: I THINK YOU’RE ON MUTE
Ballarat artist Marcia King has created a series of drawings which explore some of the challenges of learning to manage new modes of communication during COVID-19. Participants were invited to submit photographs of themselves taken from various angles while in social isolation. King's resulting drawings are humorous, personal and engaging, capturing the strangeness of social interaction in the current world.
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9 - 31 JAN
A DOG'S BREAKFAST
Works by Geoff Bonney. This exhibition consists of new and old work never shown before, it's a real Dog's Breakfast. Canines are a common theme in my work which I find hard to explain, I believe that I use the dog form as a metaphor for the human condition, it returns time and again cocking its leg and pissing over my thoughts and imagery.
Old Butcher Shop Gallery
112 Seymour St, Soldiers Hill
6 - 28 FEB
NORMALCY
Works by Scott Fredricks. Small scale sculptures about the musings of “normal” people.
Old Butcher Shop Gallery
112 Seymour St, Soldiers Hill
5 - 30 JAN
KALEIDOSCOPE OF NATURE
As we slowly come through the Covid19 pandemic and after the 2019-20 bushfires, we can see that nature can rebound. Who would have thought that while the pandemic raged, the planet was able to take a cleaner breath than it has for many decades. What we witnessed may give us hope that we can live a more sustainable existence on planet Earth, that citizens have witnessed miracles of change and will want more.
Ballarat Observatory
439 Cobden St, Mount Pleasant
Geoff Bonney A Dog's Breakfast
EYE 4 MAR - 1 APR 2021
ARTS ACADEMY VISUAL ARTS
Vienna Drysdale Bischard Figure, 2020 (detail) digital print Courtesy the artist
36 WHAT'S ON EXHIBITIONS
BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2021
13 FEB - 18 APR
VIPOO SRIVALASA: COVID SUPERHEROES
What does a COVID-19 superhero look like? Contemporary artist Vipoo Srivilasa has created a collection of ceramic superheroes inspired by the dreams of people in the Ballarat community. Each superhero has a special power to fight off COVID-19. This project is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the City of Ballarat’s Creative City team. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
18 FEB - 28 MAR
STEWART HOBSON: HEAD STUDY
Daylesford-based sculptor, printmaker and furnituremaker Stewart Hobson presents work which deals with the nature of the human psyche, how people communicate and the ways we interact with contemporary media.
Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
20 FEB - 16 MAY
NEXT GEN 2021: VCE ART & DESIGN
8 FEB - 21 MAR
OH THE PEOPLE YOU’LL MEET
Emerging artist Paula Maki uses an expressionist style to create a series of portraits of the most important people in her life. Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
13 FEB - 18 APR
MUTUAL REALITIES: FINDING COMMON GROUND IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
Eight local artists working in a range of media have been paired up and invited to collaborate remotely to create new work responding to the COVID pandemic. The pairs of artists are songwriter Stan Woodhouse (Skyscraper Stan) with illustrator Dillon Naylor; ceramicist Neville French with visual artist Rhonda Baum; hip-hop artist Floc (Sarah Barclay) with Yorta Yorta weaver/artist Donna Blackall; and poet Nathan Curnow with visual artist Kim Anderson. These four local creative collaborations remind us of our interconnectedness during this unprecedented time of distant social contact. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Next Gen 2021 Showcases the work of school students from Ballarat and the region, who have just completed VCE studies in Art, Studio Arts, Design & Technology, Visual Communication and Design & Media. Next Gen provides industry training to its participants, acts as an inspiring introduction to the art world for students and gives Gallery visitors insights into the world of young people today. While 2020 has been a very difficult one for students, they've continued to create. This year’s exhibition will include work that challenges the standard of previous years. Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
4 MAR - 1 APR
EYE2021: END OF YEAR STUDENT EXHIBITION
Celebrating the work of current and graduating students from Federation University’s Arts Academy Ballarat campus. Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
ONGOING
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
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LIVE MUSIC MUSIC LIVE
Check the websites and social media of these key music venues for more shows and updates over the summer period. These days bookings are essential, so be quick to get tickets! See next page for shows confirmed at time of printing
THE EASTERN
81 Humffray St Nth 0483 809 906 • theeasternballarat.com
THE MAIN BAR
26 Main Rd 0439 311 668 • mainbarballarat.com
VOLTA
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BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE 117 Sturt St 5331 3042 • ballaratmi.org.au
PIANO BAR BALLARAT
The Main Bar Image: H Squared Studios
31 Sturt St 5229 4086 • pianobar.com.au/ballarat
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38 WHAT'S ON MUSIC ~ MORE TO DO ROCKET & BELLE 37 Mair St
FRI 4, 11 DEC 5pm Amie Brûlée (FREE)
BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE FRI 4, 11, 18 DEC 5:30 – 7:30pm
Christmas Emporium live music (FREE)
Tix: ticketebo.com.au
SAT 16 JAN 7pm Fanny Lumsden
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FRI 4 DEC 7pm APCO with Dexy Oscillator SAT 5 DEC 7pm Bob Log III with Spike the River SAT 12 DEC 7pm Batpiss with Dewey &
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the Panel Beaters
FRI 12 FEB 7pm Metal from the Grave
VOLTA
FRI 4 DEC 6:30 & 9:30pm Mick Thomas’
Roving Commission
SAT 5 DEC 6:30 & 9pm Tim Rogers & Davey Lane SAT 12 DEC 7 & 9:30pm Esoteric, Floc SAT 19 DEC 7 & 9:30pm GANGZ, Bones & Jones
XMAS
SAT 5 DEC 6pm Los Locos FRI 18 DEC 7pm Phil & Trudy Edgeley Tix: eventbrite.com.au
FRI 4, 11 DEC 5pm CHRISTMAS SHOPPING VINTAGE STYLE
Rocket and Belle 37 Mair St
PIANO BAR BALLARAT
FRI & SAT NIGHTS 6:30 - 9:30pm
Live music + dinner - bookings essential
XMAS
SUN 10, 17, 24 JAN
Get your friends together and stream live from your backyard. Info and lineup announcements: facebook.com/summersundaysballarat
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute precinct 117 - 125 Sturt St
ROCK BALLARAT 12 - 14 FEB
Live Bands, Street Party, Tiki Party, Pin-Ups, Car Show, Fashion, Burlesque & more Tix & info: rockballarat.com.au
SUN 28 FEB from 1pm The Teskey Brothers, The Cat Empire, John Butler, Boy & Bear, Montaigne, Emily Wurramara Tix: summersaltmusic.com.au
FRI 4, 11, 18 DEC 5:30 – 7:30pm CHRISTMAS EMPORIUM
Presented by Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Enjoy live music, shops at the front of the BMI, Homeground Cafe, all open for people to come and buy gifts for Christmas.
SUMMER SUNDAYS
SUMMER SALT North Gardens
Ballarat’s CBD will come alive this Christmas with some standout new decorations joining the city’s iconic light and floral displays to depict this year’s theme of celebrating ‘Under the Same Stars’. More info at: christmasinballarat.com.au
Shop antique, vintage and industrial treasures, with Amie Brûlée singing Christmas cheer plus complimentary champagne on arrival.
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THROUGHOUT DECEMBER CHRISTMAS IN BALLARAT
MARKET
SAT 5 DEC 9am – 2pm SUN 20 DEC 10am – 2pm BRIDGE MALL FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET
Stock up on all your market favourites directly from the producers and makers at the Farmers & Makers Market. If it is a unique gift or a special something for your Christmas spread, we have you covered.
Bridge Mall
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WHAT'S ON MORE TO DO 39 CYCLING
3 - 7 FEB FED UNI ROAD NATS
FESTIVAL
12 - 14 FEB ROCK BALLARAT
5 DECEMBER 9am - 2pm
20 DECEMBER 10am - 2pm
Visit our website or social pages for full schedule
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FRI 11 DEC 6 – 9pm MAIN ROAD TRADERS TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS SALE
Vintage fashions, quirky collectibles, great dining, secondhand books, artisan-designed bags, rugs & art, fine art & photography, one-off discounts, buskers & street performers . Main Road Bakery Hill FESTIVAL
TROTS
SUN 10, 17, 24 JAN SUMMER SUNDAYS
Summer Sundays is back! Get your friends together and stream live from your backyard. Check Facebook for info and lineup announcements: facebook.com/summersundaysballarat
SAT 23 JAN PETSTOCK BALLARAT PACING CUP
Showcasing the best in harness racing action + entertainment and dining. For updates and info visit: ballarattrottingclub.com.au Ballarat & District Trotting Club Cnr Bell & Sutton St, Redan
The Federation University Road National Championships takes Australia’s best cyclists to Ballarat, Buninyong and surrounding areas in a battle for the coveted green and gold National Champions jersey. Featuring an exciting 5-day program with criterium, road race and time trial events. With plenty happening on and off the track, there's something for everyone. Info and updates: roadnationals.org.au
Rock Ballarat Rock 'n' Roll Rockabilly Festival is back! Join us for all the live bands, fashion, burlesque, pinups, dancing, cars and the return of Ballarat's favorite street party! For updates and tickets visit: rockballarat.com.au
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BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2021
Racing • Entertainment • Dining For more information and event updates head to: www.ballarattrottingclub.com.au or call (03) 5335 9041
Follow us on Social Media to keep up to date with all the latest events
THEATRE
27 - 28 FEB LADDERFRAME SUMMER SHOWCASE
LadderFrame Theatre Collective is excited to be putting on its first original showcase, celebrating the incredible theatrical talents of Ballarat local creatives. An eclectic cast and crew of local actors and entrepreneurs will collectively write, rehearse, execute and perform an original, debut stylised showcase in the theme of Verbatim Theatre. Check out our Instagram or FB page to learn more and snatch up tickets! FESTIVAL
SUN 28 FEB from 1pm SUMMERSALT
Showcasing the best of home-grown Australian artists and cultural attractions in a family friendly environment. Line-up: The Teskey Brothers, The Cat Empire, John Butler, Boy & Bear, Montaigne and Emily Wurramara. Tix: summersaltmusic.com.au North Gardens Gillies St
www.ballarattrottingclub.com.au
Bookings phone: (03) 5335& 9041 Swimming Pools Water Play
www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
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
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Stawell St, Ballarat • 5334 4641
Midlands Outdoor Water Play
Midlands Reserve, Doveton St, Ballarat North
Sebastopol Outdoor Water Play Victory Park, Vickers St, Sebastopol
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MARKETS
BUY FRESH SUPPO & R LOCAL T
Bridge Mall Makers & Farmers Market
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 9am – 2pm
SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET DEC 5 & 19, FEB 20 10am – 3pm
BRIDGE MALL FARMERS MARKET DEC 5 & 20, FEB 6 9am – 1pm
CLUNES FARMERS MARKET 2ND SUN OF THE MONTH 9am – 2pm
Ballarat Showgrounds, Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St
Glenelg Hwy, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)
Bridge Mall, Ballarat
Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)
BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET FRI 18 DEC Christmas twilight market 4 – 8pm 2ND & 4TH SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm
BALLAN FARMERS MARKET 2ND SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm
Zoo Drive, Lake Wendouree (off Wendouree Pde)
CRESWICK MARKET 1ST & 3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)
96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)
BEAUFORT TOWN MARKET SAT 5 DEC 9am – 2pm (early date in December) 4TH SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 2pm
Memorial Gardens, Beaufort (49km from Ballarat)
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BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2021
SERVICES Ambulance/Fire/Police Ballarat Police
000 5336 6000
20 Dana St
Police Assistance Line & Online Reporting Non Urgent Crime & Event Reporting www.police.vic.gov.au/palolr
131 444
Ballarat Base Hospital 1 Drummond St Nth Emergency Entrance off Mair St 24/7 Nurse-On-Call
5320 4000 1300 60 60 24
Eureka Medical & Dental Centre 14 Albert St 5309 1111 Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
Eureka Medical Centre Pharmacy 14 Albert St 5331 1199 Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
COVID-19 Coronavirus Hotline
If you suspect you may have coronavirus (COVID-19) call the dedicated hotline – open 24 hours, 7 days.
1800 675 398
Priceline Pharmacy Sturt Street 1010 Sturt St 5331 1271 7 Days 8am - 9pm
UFS Sturt Street Pharmacy
81 Mair St East 24 Hours Emergency
Eureka Vets
5333 5959
121 Creswick Rd After Hour Service
0408 512 323
Injured Wildlife Rescue
1300 223 427 8400 7300
BADGAR Hotline Wildlife Victoria
Ballarat TAXI Service Airport Shuttlebus
131 008
Ballarat Railway Station, Lydiard St Nth
Trains
5331 9811
Chemist Warehouse
5342 9257
5333 4181
1800 800 007
Ballarat Railway Station, Lydiard St Nth Public Transport Victoria ptv.vic.gov.au
Australia POST
13 13 18 5332 2675 13 13 18
Shop 31 10-16 Armstrong St Sth 1102 Sturt St 26-36 Humffray St Nth
Coles Supermarkets
73 Victoria St 6am – midnight 6-20 Peel St 6am – midnight
24/7 Service Station
717 Sturt St. OPEN 24 hours 7 Days FREE Nursing Service 6pm - 10pm
1609 Sturt St, Alfredton Mon – Fri: 8.30am - 9pm Sat: 8.30am - 5pm Sun: 10am - 5pm
Eastwood Veterinary Clinic 5331 1918
5331 3920
Coles Express, 822 Sturt St
24/7 Service Station
5331 8597
APCO Easy Shop 523 Main Rd, Golden Point
Visitor Information Centre
Pharmacy 4 Less Alfredton Shop 1 Coltman Plaza, Lucas 5342 9855
Ballarat Town Hall 225 Sturt St
1800 44 66 33
Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 7pm
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