Ballarat Winter Festival
The Design Exchange: Beyond Dark
Sat 9 July
Image of WildHoney: Devon Cartwright
PO Box 1289
Hill VIC 3354
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Nornie Gude
Ballarat—The Garden City, 1934
gouache on paper 120 x 94 cm
Federation University Art Collection
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!!
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.
Kilderkin Distillery
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. Live music every weekend!
Open Tue – Sun. See website for hours.
884 Humffray St Sth Mount Pleasant 4343 1777
cubbyhausbrewing.com.au
Unique in Ballarat, cool bar, indie beers. Pub grub & quality specials. Dining Room. Private parties. Heated outdoor courtyard with pool table. weekends. 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
saigon-allee.business.site
Map2F5
A gorgeous venue at the historic Ballarat New Cemetery. Specialising in Malteseinspired cuisine with gluten free & vegan options available. Weekend breakfasts, regular live music & art exhibitions. Open Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4pm Sat – Sun 9am – 4pm
1201 Lydiard St Nth
5331 2714
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
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!
Tue – Fri 8:30am – 3pm, Sat 8:30am – 4pm.
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.
Kilderkin Distillery welcomes you to our newly opened Cellar Door. Join us for a gin flight selecting from our award winning range of Larrikin gins and liqueurs, or enjoy a gin cocktail and share a cheese platter. Beer & wine are also available.
Thu-Sun 11-5, Fri 'til 7pm
14A Hill St, Mount Pleasant
Bookings preferred: 0423 000 166
KILDERKINDISTILLERY.COM.AU
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.
Raintree Aboriginal Art
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 11 – 3.
202 South St 0478 088 055
hattieandthewolf.com.au
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
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 Friday – Sunday 11am – 4pm.
The Shed on Mair 37 Mair St 0402 032 088 rocketandbelle.com.au
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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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
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
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 Wildlife Park
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'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. Open weekends from 11am - 4pm.
Wendouree Parade
5334 1580
btm.org.au
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!
Skywhales: Every Heart Sings
Image: Patricia Piccinini, Skywhalepapa, 2020, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/ Canberra, commissioned with the assistance of The Balnaves Foundation 2019, purchased 2020, © Patricia Piccinini
UNTIL 2 JUN
JULIE MAHNKEN:
WE ARE ITS CREATURES
A series of works on paper inspired by Julie’s walks during the pandemic in our local environment reminding us of our tenuous place and connection to the world.
Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
UNTIL 17 JUN
EDUCATING ARTISTS
Showcasing unique works of art and historical artefacts created by students and teachers, Educating Artists illustrates the rigorous program of drawing, design and art-trade training at the former Ballarat Technical Art School (BTAS) between the years 1907 to 1940.
Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
UNTIL 19 JUN
REAL AND IMAGINED
New works by members of Golden Plains Arts Inc., offering a glimpse into the creative world of our diverse group of painters, printers, sculptors, photographers and more.
Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
UNTIL 26 JUN
DILLON NAYLOR:
BATRISHA AND FRIENDS
Original black & white brush and ink drawings best described as a blend of humour and horror, inspired by pulp-era illustrations and retro comic books. The exhibition commemorates the publication of a new hardcover book of Naylor's work, Batrisha and the Creepy Caretaker.
The Gatehouse (Ballarat New Cemetery)
1201 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 3 JUL
Rachel King is an artist working on Wadawurrung Country who is fascinated with colour, composition and form. Her oil paintings
explore figurative abstraction, the natural environment and markers of time & place. The new paintings in Terrain are born from real places, objects & natural forms in the Goldfields region and sit just on the edge of recognition.
Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 7 AUG
Lionel Lindsay, a member of the famous Lindsay family of artists from Creswick, honed his skills in etching and wood engraving so finely that by 1927 he was hailed as the most internationally successful Australian printmaker of all time. Lionel’s Place features more than 140 of his etchings, wood engravings and watercolours. These works are rich in visual texture, depicting scenes from abroad and close to home, exotic and domestic animals & birds, and the lushness of gardens, floral abundance and portraiture.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 28 AUG
South Australian textile artist Trevor Smith's quirky and inventive crochet sculptures stem from his interest in costume, characters, fashion, culture and history and push the boundaries of crochet in a move from functional items to creative artworks. The Art Gallery of Ballarat commissioned Smith to respond to the Lindsay family collection and Sitting Room. This body of work reflects on the era when the Lindsay family were living in Creswick through crocheted sculptures including food, flowers, dolls and other everyday objects.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
The Australiana Research Collection holds many treasures, including children’s books from the late Victorian era to the early twentieth century. This display includes books by pioneering Australian women writers Mary Grant Bruce, Ethel Turner and Emily Brodie, and illustrated books including Annie Rentoul and Ida Rentoul Outhwaite’s The Little Green Road to Fairy Land and Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding.
Eureka Centre Ballarat
102 Stawell St Sth
UNTIL 18 SEP
Monochrome highlights the subtleties of shape, mark, form and texture in ceramics and paintings from the Art Gallery of Ballarat collection. The exhibition looks beyond colour and considers what happens when colour is removed from artworks. What makes black and white timeless? How does the absence of colour in artworks affect our way of seeing?
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 25 SEP
While he excelled in black & white art and as a printmaker, Lionel Lindsay was also an outstanding watercolourist, having trained as a young man in Creswick with English artist Miller Marshall. That training is evident in a series of 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 16 OCT
The Tonalists were a group of artists who came under the spell of the controversial and
charismatic artist and teacher Max Meldrum in the 1920s and 30s. He was adored and reviled in equal measure for teaching his followers that the artist should look beyond its surface appearance of their subject to its tonal variations – the light and shade. The Tonalists' works are identifiable by their ‘misty’ appearance & muted tones. Includes paintings 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 18 NOV
Paul E Mason’s sculptures comment on the legacy and continuation of the global colonial project and its contribution to environmental destruction. Paul exploits the language of the museum through meticulously crafted sculptures that take the form of reliquaries and hand-cranked audio automatas and dioramas. These sculptures remind us that colonisation’s impacts are ongoing, as reflected in our everyday lives and in the political and economic climate of the Australian nation and our increasingly globalised world.
Eureka Centre Ballarat
102 Stawell St Sth
1 JUN - 31 AUG
This winter visit the UNESCO display highlighting local artists and makers working with textiles and fabric, creating unique and beautiful functional artworks.
Ballarat Visitor Information Centre Ballarat Town Hall, 225 Sturt St
4 - 26 JUN
EMILY VAN DER MOLEN: GATHER & GARDEN
To integrate concepts around human materiality and domesticity Emily has used saved and salvaged materials like fabric scraps, craft supplies and ephemera alongside the more traditionally accepted art medium of paint, challenging the viewer to experience the work on an emotional level and explore that place between nature and nurture.
Old Butchers Shop Gallery
112 Seymour St, Soldiers Hill
6 JUN - 18 JUL
15 local young artists dissect how media shapes our sense of self, opinions, global knowledge and understanding - both harmful and empowering.
Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
11 JUN - 10 JUL
13 MOONS: HONOUR A WOMAN
An exhibition of mixed media artworks made by older women, honouring women they admire, know or have lost.
Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth
20 JUN - 31 JUL
SHAC & CO.
SHAC (Soldiers Hill Artist Collective) artists will collaborate with an artist of their choice to produce diverse and thought provoking works that reflect individual themes.
Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
30 JUN - 22 JUL
Created during a time of the worldwide pandemic and escalating climate crisis, Melissa Proposch’s imagined haunted memories, dreams and associations come together in a series of works and exploration of the fear of the unknown and unseen threat. A conceptual map of the artist’s haunted house and place where her personal ghosts dwell, here Proposch crafts an offering - an invitation to come and convene with her in a form of parallel play. Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
2 - 31 JUL
DRAGAN SIMIC: BALLARAT HILLS
International artist Dragan Simic, now based in Ballarat, explores in his paintings figurative abstraction, the environment and markers of time and place. With his colours one can experience a beautiful way to calm the mind and inspire creativity and love.
Old Butchers Shop Gallery
112 Seymour St, Soldiers Hill
3 - 31 JUL
AESOP'S FABLES
A series of illustrations by Imogen Kolbe, inspired by Aesop's Fables. This is Imogen's second exhibition at The Gatehouse, after an almost sold out show last year.
The Gatehouse (Ballarat New Cemetery)
1201 Lydiard St Nth
7 JUL - 14 AUG
LAWN:
Indian-Australian artist Minaal Lawn makes intimate ceramic objects that celebrate both her Indian heritage and her Australian upbringing. This exhibition creates an abstracted place of worship, with revered contemporary Indian sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee (1945—2015) as its inspiration.
Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
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5 AUG - 26 AUG 2022
Works by Federation University’s Arts Academy Visual Arts’ undergraduate students, showcasing a rich mix of contemporary approaches completed individually and collaboratively across diverse studio areas. Students not only illustrate the breadth of creative skill but also reveal complex concepts and ideas that underpin a broad range of visual approaches, interpretations and styles.
Post Office Gallery
Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
6 - 28 AUG
CECILE MICHEL: OUTLINED
Fascinated by the science of hermeneutics –the study of perception and interpretation –Cecile has created a fun collection of pencil drawings where each piece contains a second meaning with various levels of subtlety. Outlined aims at engaging the observer into exploring their own understanding of this double-meaning, and starting conversations to compare ideas and feelings.
Old Butchers Shop Gallery
21 JUL - 6 SEP
MIN CHIANG: WATER IS THE DRIVING FORCE OF ALL NATURE
A series of vibrant acrylic paintings inspired by our precious natural resource, water.
Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
23 JUL - 21 AUG
Peter Swaddle creates a series of abstract paintings and prints that are all interconnected by the river.
Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth
1 AUG - 11 SEP
IAN KEMP: NEVERLASTING
The images in this collection embody a central theme in much of Ian Kemp’s work, the transience of human life. The artist embraces nature as a metaphor for this concept. Seasons, the life span of a flower, the tangled confusion of nature running wild and untamed, are all expressed in his images.
Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
112 Seymour St, Soldiers Hill
7 AUG - 4 SEP
Local artists & printmakers Denise Adams, Susan Clarke & Jeanette Rankin have come together to create A Touch of Red. These are a selection of 24 diverse lino print works that explore their individuality and love of the printmaking process, through the challenge of a limited palette with a touch of red.
The Gatehouse (Ballarat New Cemetery)
1201 Lydiard St Nth
13 AUG - 16 OCT
In 2020, Melbourne architect Dr Graeme Williams OAM gave a substantial part of his personal art collection, accumulated over 40 years, to the Art Gallery of Ballarat. His generous donation of 49 works by some of Australia’s best artists, made in memory of his two children, 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,
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
18 AUG - 25 SEP
TAMEKA HAGUE & KATHRYN DRUM: ELEMENTALS
Tameka Hague and Kathryn Drum both recognise the importance of using, reusing or repurposing materials, making connections to place and history by creating works that are presented both simply and with humour. Hague uses foraged clay and minerals while Drum works primarily with frusted metal, wood and clay. Both work with found materials and use hand-building techniques to create sculptures and hanging objects.
Backspace - Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
We have converted our fitting rooms into mini-pop-up exhibition spaces. They are small, intimate spaces that are alive with activity! They are intended to be used in creative and
exciting ways. The different ways in which artists have already constructed meaningful windows into their unique experiences is inspiring. Each month a new exhibition opens up. You never know what you will find!
Femxle Experience Art Rebellion
57 Bridge Mall
Accent Framing & Fine Art have created a dedicated space to showcase the talent of local artists. A new exhibition begins on the last Saturday of each month.
Accent Framing & Fine Art
421 Sturt St
Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents an online exhibition for finalists of the GradFoto 2021 award. Celebrate the artistic excellence of graduating photographic students from Australian tertiary institutions. ballaratfoto.org/gradfoto-2021-exhibition
WED 8, 15, 22 & 29 JUN 10:30am – 1pm
A workshop in painting basics,using waterbased artist quality Gouache. We propose to set up a simple still life for students to learn the elements of painting. The series of workshops will be structured to suit each attendee's standard. Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
117 Sturt St
THU 9 JUN 11am – 1pm
Suitable for beginners to intermediates, you will learn the basic knots to make and design your own macrame wall hanging, learning useful tips and tricks to keep on track throughout your macrame journey. You will leave with a macrame wall hanging that you made by hand.
Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com
Femxle Experience Art Rebellion
57 Bridge Mall
SAT 11 JUN & 30 JUL 4:30pm
Explore the world of boutique fragrances and discover your perfect perfume whilst indulging with a glass of champagne and a sharing platter. Join us at our beautiful little boutique in the heart of Ballarat, and discover your signature scent. Bookings: sweetfern.com.au
Sweet Fern
114 Armstrong St Sth
SAT 11 JUN & 16 JUL 2 – 4pm
With the guidance of Toni Louise, a skilled collage artist, you will learn the basics of cut and paste and she may even throw in a random collage fact or two. No experience necessary. Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com
Femxle Experience Art Rebellion
57 Bridge Mall
MON 20 JUN & 1 AUG 10am – 12pm
A guided creative writing workshop designed to get the creative juices flowing in a fun, pressure-free environment. Providing writing exercises, prompts and creative group activities to encourage participants to overcome the terror of the blank page and experiment with new forms and themes. Suitable for total beginners to established writers.
Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com
Femxle Experience Art Rebellion
57 Bridge Mall
TUE 28 JUN & 5 JUL 10am – 12pm
ART BITES: LOOM WEAVING WITH AMELIA GREENE
Join artist Amelia Greene, winner of the Award for Creativity in Next Gen 2022 and explore the craft of loom weaving, discovering the different weaving techniques used to create a contemporary wall hanging. The workshop price includes a loom for you to take away with you. Age: 8-12.
Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
THU 30 JUN 10am – 2pm
ART BITES: COMIC DRAWING WITH DILLON NAYLOR
Discover the cartooning art of the Lindsay family artists, then work with comic artist Dillon Naylor to build up your comic drawing skills. Naylor is a well-known cartoonist and illustrator who has worked for Mad Magazine and k-zone and has produced dozens of comic books and graphic novels. Work with him on your own comic pages to contribute to a printed comic book at the end of the session. Age: 11-16. Bookings: artgalleryofballarat.com.au
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Blackout Poetry
Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes
Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes
Deaf Awareness Training
Deaf Awareness Training
Auslan at Home
Auslan at Home
Auslan at Work
Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes
Auslan at Work
Deaf Awareness Training
Auslan at School
Auslan at School
Auslan 1:1 Tutoring
Auslan 1:1 Tutoring
Auslan at Home
Auslan Level 1, Auslan Level 2 and Auslan Level 3 Classes
Auslan at Work
We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed.
We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed.
Deaf Awareness Training
Auslan at School
Auslan 1:1 Tutoring
Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au www.auslaninthewest.com.au
Auslan at Home
Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au www.auslaninthewest.com.au
Auslan at Work
Auslan at School
Auslan 1:1 Tutoring
WED 6 JUL 10am – 12pm
We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed.
POSTCARDS FROM THE STOCKADE
Create a souvenir postcard and mail it directly from the home of the Eureka Stockade. Using block printing techniques & stamp making, we recommend paint safe clothes for this activity. Parents of children over 5 can leave their child under the supervision of our teachers or stay and participate. Children under 5 need a parent present. Cost $10, no booking required.
THU 14 JUL 5:30 – 9pm MAKE
We can assist with NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan-managed.
Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au
www.auslaninthewest.com.au
Eureka Centre Ballarat
102 Stawell St Sth
WED 13 JUL 10am – 12pm
Try your hand at this fun, yet challenging form of poetry. Use old books and magazines to create a visually arresting piece of writing by removing unwanted words from the existing piece of text. Add to your masterpiece with images, colour or cut-out words in this fun hands-on workshop.
Bookings: thefemxleexperience@gmail.com
Femxle Experience Art Rebellion
57 Bridge Mall
Darren and Briana Beath info@auslaninthewest.com.au
www.auslaninthewest.com.au
In one fun evening, create your very own stylish and simple crossbody tote bag with leather strap. Be part of a small group and make a beautiful, functional bag from your choice of Nicola's printed fabric. The tote includes an optional inside pocket, lining and long leather strap. Bookings: nicolacerini.com
Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd
WED 20 & 27 JUL 10:30am – 2:30/12:30pm
This workshop is designed for adult beginners. It is an opportunity to learn new skills and to create your own bespoke, single-strand paper bead necklace. Session 1 will be a 4-hour session where you will learn to make paper beads. Session 2 will be a 2-hour session focusing on the build and assemblage of the necklace. Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
117 Sturt St
THU 28 JUL 5:30 – 8:30pm
Create your very own nature-inspired design by applying textures & patterns to a pre-cut plywood panel. This could be the starting point of a larger biophilic artwork/interior project that you can expand on at home, or the end point of a making experience stimulating ideas & inspiration. Bookings: nicolacerini.com
Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd
THU 4 & 11 AUG 5:30 – 8:30pm
A fun and immersive workshop using a simple screen printing technique with cut-paper stencils. Nicola will teach the basics of screen printing on fabric and give you the skills and knowledge to set up your own fabric printing studio. Bookings: nicolacerini.com
Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd
SUN 28 AUG 10am – 4pm
Temari have been traditionally stitched in Japan for generations. You'll learn the basic skills to hand-stitch your own temari, facilitated by Leanne O'Sullivan from Kimono House in Melbourne. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided. Includes morning tea, a delicious Japanese themed lunch, a Yukata Dressing and Japanese Tea & Sweet Tasting. Bookings: thecraftysquirrel.bigcartel.com
Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
THU 1 SEP 5:30 – 8:30pm
Delve into the design process by observing the myriad of pattern, form, line and texture in nature. Translate these elements to create original work on paper using a variety of media. You will come away with experimental work and the ability to look at nature for design inspiration. Bookings: nicolacerini.com
Nicola Cerini 36A Main Rd
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
Drawing the nude human figure from life is a fantastic way to develop artistic skills. If you haven't done it before, come and try it out. If you have and you want to do more, or you need creative motivation, here it is!
Three sessions weekly - there's no teacher, but we're happy to share our knowledge and welcome all skill levels.
Info: 0477806918
Check websites & social media of venues for more shows & updates over the Winter period.
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
SUN 5 JUN 1pm Vonda Bouys & The Falsettos
TUE 7 JUN 6pm Art Simone & Etcetera
Etcetera: AS SEEN ON TV
SUN 12, 26 JUN 6pm Pitch Please! Drag + music
THU 16 JUN 6pm Candlelight Jazz + dinner
TUE 28 JUN 7pm Clash of the KiwisDrag Cabaret
THU 30 JUN 6pm Drag Trivia with Sasha Starr
THU 7 JUL 6pm 50 Years of The Carpenters
SUN 10 JUL 1pm Michael Zammit & The Hot August Night Band - A Tribute to Neil Diamond
SUN 10, 24 JUL 6pm Pitch Please! Drag + music
THU 14 JUL 6pm Drag Trivia with Sasha Starr
THU 4 AUG 6pm Drag Trivia with Sasha Starr
SUN 7, 21 AUG 6pm Pitch Please! Drag + music
THU 11 AUG 6pm SOS A Tribute To The Songs of ABBA
SUN 14 AUG 1pm Life in the Fast LaneA Celebration of The Eagles
RJM'S WINE BAR
95 Mair St East • 4313 4949 rjmswinebar.com.au
FRI 3 JUN 6pm Paige Duggan Duo
SUN 19 JUN 2pm Twilight Gypsí
SUN 26 JUN 2pm Joe Creighton
CUBBY HAUS BREWING
884 Humffray St Sth • 4343 1777
SUNDAYS 3-5pm Live music
BALLAARAT
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
117 Sturt St • 5331 3042 • ballaratmi.org.au
FRI 10 JUN 9pm Lance TV & Motor City Sounds
SUN 19 JUN 2:30pm Ballarat Symphony Orchestra
FRI 1 JUL 7pm Fanny Lumsden
SUN 17 JUL 2pm Salon Sessions with Melba Opera Trust
VOLTA 15 Field St • voltaballarat.com.au
SAT 4 JUN 8pm Cassells + Candi Wade, Mon Couer
FRI 10 JUN 8pm The Smith Street Band + Money Boys
SAT 11 JUN 8pm Black Jesus Experience
THU 16 JUN 8pm Meraki Minds, Go Dog Go, The Fillmores
FRI 17 JUN 8pm Emo Night
SUN 19 JUN 7pm Brad Cox
FRI 24 JUN 8pm Kyle Lionhart
FRI 1 JUL 7pm STÄLKER
FRI 8 JUL 8pm Drapht
SAT 9 JUL 7:30pm Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band
SUN 10 JUL 8pm Bakers Eddy
SAT 16 JUL 8pm The Hard Aches + Suzi
FRI 5 AUG 8pm The Pierce Brothers
SAT 27 AUG 8pm Frenzal Rhomb
WENDOUREE CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS
1220 Howitt St • 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au
FRI 1 JUL 7:30pm Celtic Illusion
SAT 2 JUL 8pm Motown to Memphis
THU 21 JUL 8pm Amy Shark
FRI 22 JUL 7:30pm World of Musicals
FRI 5 AUG 8pm Björn Again
THU 25 AUG 8pm The Australian Bee Gees
CIVIC HALL
300 Mair St • 5333 5888 • hermaj.com
TUE 14 JUN 11am I Love Paris
SAT 25 JUN 7:30pm Sun Rising – Songs that Made Memphis
THE CABARET CLUB
4/9367 Western Hwy, Warrenheip • 5334 8150
SAT 18 JUN 6pm Skawned
SAT 9 JUL 6pm Old Melbourne Road
THE GATEHOUSE
1201 Lydiard St Nth • 5331 2714 thegatehouseballarat.com.au
SUN 19 JUN 1:30pm Luca Crimmins
CHISHOLM ST
Chisholm St, Black Hill • humanitix.com
FRI 17 JUN 6pm Australian Voices
SAT 18 JUN 1pm & 6pm Australian Voices
FRI 12 AUG 6pm Originals vs. Covers
SAT 13 AUG 6pm Originals vs. Covers
24 JUN - 3 JUL EXTINCTION:
Presented by Creswick Theatre Company
Extinction by Hannie Rayson explores the themes of climate change and global warming and re-examines environmental ethics through the lens of First Nations people and culture. Set on the Traditional Lands of the Gadubanad, which includes the Otways in Victoria, Indigenous and non-Indigenous characters navigate their own morality and decision making in relation to the environment.
Tix: creswicktheatre.com.au
Creswick Theatre Company
2 Raglan St Creswick
SUN 10 JUL 2pm
Special NAIDOC week performance of Extinction. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the cast and director, chaired by Deb Lowah Clark. Tix: eventbrite.com.au
Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth
FRI 1 JUL 7:30pm
Immerse yourself in the Irish dance and grand illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada & the USA by storm. Even fans who have seen our previous shows won’t dare miss the Reimagined tour that is set to raise the bar once again. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before. With new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music and choreography, Celtic Illusion is an awe-inspiring night of family entertainment.
Tix: wcpa.com.au
WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
SAT 2 JUL 8pm
Australia's first lady of RnB Thando, internationally acclaimed ARIA chart sensation Greg Gould and The Voice powerhouse
Penelope are a "knockout" in this critically acclaimed smash hit show Motown to Memphis - a celebration of some of the greatest songs of all time! From the birthplace of Rock N Roll to one of the most influential sounds of all time, this show pays homage to Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, The Jacksons, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Carole King and the Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin!
Tix: wcpa.com.au
WCPA
1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
7 - 16 JUL
Presented by Ballarat Lyric Theatre
Catch the lavender bus parked on Her Majesty’s stage and ‘Go West’ with the hilarious characters of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Based on the 1994 movie and subsequent 2007 musical, we follow two drag queens and a transgender woman as they travel from Sydney to Alice Springs, via Broken Hill (I Love the Night Life), Woop Woop (Thank God I’m a Country Boy), Coober Pedy (Pop Musik) and Back of Beyond (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun). You will be left to wonder how will they survive, as they learn to accept and support each other, whilst encountering the strange and flamboyant characters they meet along their journey. Don’t miss this bus! Tix: hermaj.com
Her Majesty's 17 Lydiard St Sth
FRI 22 JUL 7:30pm
The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life, including such classics as The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, West Side
Story, Cats, Evita, Wicked, The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Jersey Boys, Boy from OZ, Hairspray, Les Misérables, The Blues Brothers and more. Colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics, all performed by an international starstudded cast. Tix: wcpa.com.au
WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
3 - 7 AUG
Presented by The BallaRat Pack
What do you get when combine The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly and Annie? Why, Broadway to Ballarat: Kids Edition, of course! Performed by a cast of both child and adult performers and backed by a 30-piece orchestra, this jukebox musical tells the tale of a rag-tag group of orphans and their adventures in 1890s New York. Featuring a kaleidoscope of songs from both new and classic Broadway musicals, this show is sure to please theatregoers and newcomers of all ages.
Tix: trybooking.com (on sale early July).
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St
FRI 5 AUG 8pm
BJÖRN AGAIN
MAMMA MIA! WE ARE BACK AGAIN
Dust off those flares, platform shoes and satins and get ready to sing, dance and have the time of your life on Björn Again’s Mamma Mia! We Are Back Again! tour. Björn Again are so excited to back playing all of ABBA’s biggest hits in an action-packed, highly-entertaining concert that is ABBA-SOLUTE fun for the whole family. Björn Again have performed 7000+ shows in over 120 countries and are the only show to be endorsed by the members of ABBA! Tix: wcpa.com.au
WCPA 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree
WED 10 AUG 7:30pm
SOOSHI MANGO
OFF THE BOAT - THE VICTORY LAP
Comedy superstars Sooshi Mango, made up of Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri & Andrew Manfre, have experienced unimaginable success with their Off the Boat tour — seeing it grow from an initial seven shows to a staggering 38 dates. It comes as no surprise as their popularity continues to soar, with their relatable and
timely humour earning Joe, Carlo & Andrew a permanent place in the social feeds of Australians in every corner of the country. Tix: hermaj.com
Civic Hall 300 Mair St
RENT
Presented by BLOC Music Theatre
On the back of their sell-out award winning season of Mamma Mia, BLOC Music Theatre brings Rent to Ballarat. Rent is a rock musical by Jonathan Larson, loosely based on Puccini's 1896 opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan's East Village in the thriving days of bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The musical gained critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama & the Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production closed in 2008 after 12 years, making it one of the longest-running shows on Broadway. Tix: rentballarat.com
Terminus Theatre
The Goods Shed, 200 Lydiard St Nth
FRI 17 JUN 8pm
JIMEOIN: TURN IT UP!
A brilliant evening of worldclass comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters.
Tix: hermaj.com
Civic Hall 300 Mair St
25 JUN - 17 JUL
BALLARAT WINTER FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
Ballarat transforms into a winter wonderland with Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill, ice skating, Knights of Fire and much more. Full program and info: ballaratwinterfestival.com.au
25 JUN - 10 JUL
KNIGHTS OF FIRE & SNOW QUEEN NEVA
Watch the spectacular ‘fire’ joust, be dazzled by flaming swords and fiery tricks in a festival of flames. Be enchanted by Snow Queen Neva, can she save the kingdom from eternal darkness? Info: kryalcastle.com.au
Kryal Castle 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek
25 JUN - 17 JUL
FESTIVAL
FRI 8 JUL 7pm
Harlem Globetrotters bring their gravity defying, slam dunking, impossible shot-making show that will leave the audience in awe. Tix: premier.ticketek.com.au
Selkirk Stadium
989 Norman St, Wendouree
SAT 9 JUL
Two enormous hot air balloon sculptures will fly over central Ballarat. Skywhale & Skywhalepapa are the creation of renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini. The launch event will take place at dawn (location to be announced). Entry is free but visitors are encouraged to register: artgalleryofballarat.com.au
SAT 9 JUL 3 – 8pm
DESIGN EXCHANGE MARKET: BEYOND DARK
Get ready to celebrate the dark. Embrace the cold whilst being enchanted by music & performances, sip wine under a moody winters' sky by a roaring fire and wander through the Design Exchange market.
Alfred Deakin Place Camp St
SUN 10 JUL 10am – 3pm
DESIGN EXCHANGE MARKET
SKATING
ICE SKATING
Get your skates on with the return of the much-loved ice-skating rink this winter. Disco, sensory and Bollywood skating sessions available.
Armstrong St Sth next to Town Hall
25 JUN - 17 JUL
WINTER WONDERLIGHTS
LIGHTS
With a dazzling light show, full theatre program, hands-on kids’ activities and more, Sovereign Hill delivers a Christmas in July like no other. Info: sovereignhill.com.au
Sovereign Hill Bradshaw St, Golden Point
Bringing together amazing independent designers, artists and creators.
Ballarat Mining Exchange
8 Lydiard St Nth
THU 14 JUL 7pm
BASTILLE DAY WITH AMIE BRÛLÉE
Amie will sing some of her favourite French songs and give you a guided tasting of two delicious wines and two matching cheeses.
Tix: everybodyknowsbooks.com.au
Everybody Knows Books
4 Peel St Sth (rear)
MARKET COMEDY
SAT 23 JUL 2 - 6pm
BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET
Enjoy our quarterly Village Market with gorgeous handmade stalls, plants, food stalls and more!
Buninyong Town Hall
309 Learmonth St, Buninyong
SAT 30 JUL 6 – 10 pm
POCO FILM FEST
A new short film festival bringing the best of Australian filmmaking to a new stage in Regional Victoria. Watch up to 20 finalists on the silver screen, judged live by a panel of celebrity judges. Tix: pocofilmfest.com.au
Regent Cinemas 49 Lydiard St Nth
FRI 5 AUG 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
WED 10 AUG 7pm
COMEDY
MUMS GONE WILD
Join The Motherhood for a wild night out. Mum style. Emma Krause, Simone Springer & Pony get real about life as mums in their award winning show. Call the sitters, dust off your party shoes and join The Motherhood’s happy hour of hilarious confessions.
Tix: themotherhoodcomedy.com
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St
FRI 26 AUG 6:30pm
COMEDY
LUKE KIDGELL:
CHEERS TO THAT
After a big year in 2021 dodging lockdowns and attending almost every pub in the country Luke has some tales to tell, supported by fellow comedian and Tik Tok bad boy Blake Pavey. Tix: lukekidgell.com
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St
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
1ST & 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)
