Best of Ballarat – October 2017

An evening with the MSO

Featuring masterpieces by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Dvořák, the MSO is joined by British clarinet virtuoso Michael Collins for a night of orchestral splendour.

16 OCTOBER | 8pm

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts Book now

José Guadalupe Posada

Calaverita Gomista (detail)

(Little Calavera of General Gomez) circa 1910, relief etching on wove paper Collection of David Hulme & Brigitte Banziger

ROMANCING THE SKULL

14 OCT - 28 JAN Art Gallery of Ballarat artgalleryofballarat.com.au

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Welcome to BALLARAT

The name “Ballaarat” is derived from the Wathaurung 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. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Europe.

Ballarat is still yielding treasure today, in the form of quirky shops, hidden bars and worldclass 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!!

Craig’s Royal Hotel

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.

Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

A traditional Spanish tapas bar & restaurant, at Meigas it’s all about sharing & enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional dishes from all over Spain.

Tue-Sat 12pm til late

33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444

Aroma of India

North Indian Cuisine dine-in (BYO), take-away & delivery available ($30 min.)

Free rice with every curry. Lunch Deals: $9 veg, $10.50 non veg. Buffet Fri & Sat night

Lunch Mon-Fri 12-2:30pm

Dinner 7 Days 5-10pm 432 Sturt St

5340 0844

aromaofindia.com.au

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A small comfortable cafe serving excellent coffee, light meals & nice sweet things. The prices are low, & the service is friendly. A great escape from daily pressures, recommended by a large, loyal following of satisfied customers.

Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm

2A Lydiard St Sth

Ballarista

Hop Temple is the place to eat, drink & socialise in Ballarat. Hop Temple pays homage to the frothy beverage itself. A place of appreciation, to worship beer –not just craft beer, but all beer –Hop does not discriminate. Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St 5317 7158

hoptemple.com.au

Ballarista

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The Gallery at Craig’s

Dine in Ballarat’s grandest of settings in the historic courtyard of Craig’s Royal Hotel. The spacious glass roofed conservatory restaurant is the perfect place for informal dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days.

10 Lydiard St Sth Reservations 5331 1377

craigsroyal.com.au

Red Duck has been brewing craft beers for over 11 years. We offer a small cellar door experience where you can taste & purchase some of our many delicious all-natural beers. Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm Sat 12–5pm

11A Michaels Drive Alfredton 5332 0723

redduckbeer.com.au

Serving premium Genovese coffee together with delicious homemade meals and snacks, Craig’s Larder is ideal for express service or a relaxing brunch with great coffee.

Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm

Sat-Sun 9am – 6pm

10 Lydiard St Sth 5331 1377

craigsroyal.com.au

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Ballarat’s original gastro pub and craft beer destination. Open until 1am on weekends. Outdoor area with ping pong & lounge with fireplace. Happy hour every day until 6pm and all day Sunday. Trivia Wednesdays, cheap meals Thursdays. Open Wed-Sun.

20 Skipton St

5331 1073

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Experience our beers with a tasting paddle or by the glass. The bar also offers local cider and wines, bar snacks and light meals. Relax on our comfortable couches in a family friendly environment. Open Wed – Sun from noon.

884 Humffray St Sth

Mount Pleasant

cubbyhausbrewing.com.au

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Ballarat’s friendly gastro pub. Great range of craft beers and an extensive menu with a difference. Award winning coffee by Beat. Great staff & service. Lunch & Dinner

Mon-Sat, Sun Lunch Family Roast (bookings only)

themunsterarmshotel.com.au

10 Victoria St

Bakery Hill

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Athletic Club Brewery

Located in the heart of Ballarat, we are the Ballarat community’s family owned small batch brewery. Boasting an eclectic range of beer styles, we promise to give you a taste of Ballarat you won’t soon forget.

Open 7 days

47 Mair St 5332 7031

athleticclubbrewery.com.au

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

A menu created from only the freshest local produce, Carboni’s Italian Kitchen offers an authentic Italian dining experience. Enjoy drinks in the refurbished bar and the modern ambience of this lively place.

Mon-Fri 11 – 3 / 5 – 9

Sat-Sun 8 – 3 / 5 – 9

152 Eureka St 5331 2184

carbonis.com.au

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Billy’s Bistro & Bar

Enjoy a feast of good food every day at Billy’s Bistro & Bar. Choose a sharing platter or an individual serving from Billy’s Mediterranean inspired menu. All our ingredients are fresh from the market daily. Open daily from 7am

Last orders 9pm 613 Main Rd 1800 881 627 (opposite Sovereign Hill)

Kilderkin

Kilderkin Distillery is rapidly becoming known for its high quality artisan gins. a SCOUNDREL is a dry gin and THE Larrikin is an Australian gin. Available at our Cellar Door. Mon-Fri 10 – 4, Sat 12 – 5

11A Michaels Drive

Alfredton 5332 0723

kilderkindistillery.com.au

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The Lost Ones

Basement Bar

In the belly of The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery is a welcoming cave of whisky, wine, cake and conversation. The Lost Ones Basement Bar is a little hard to find, but once you’ve found us there’s no forgetting.

Wed-Sat 11am –11pm, Sun 11am – 7pm

14 Camp St (via alley)

4343 1754

thelostones.com.au

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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 too. 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

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

114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297

sweetfern.com.au

Two businesses in one spot. Barbarona and Vintagy stock a large array of vintage and pre-loved clothing & accessories plus fancy dress hire. Located in a vintage shopping strip just off the Bridge Mall.

Tue-Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 3

20 Main Rd

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Heading to the races? Order your fascinator/ hatinator today!

Whether it’s for coffee and cake or a fashion shopping

extravaganza Studio g.a.s Ballarat is a destination must!

A quaint little store whose eclectic fashion style sets the perfect foundation for a mix ‘n match smorgasbord between labels, styles and shoes.

M-F 10-5.30 S 10-4 207a Creswick Rd 53 388 202 Map2E4 33

studiogasballarat.com

Playing in the Attic

A paper circus, a wind-up scooter girl, journals, baskets, stationery, felt, books, cards... Playing in the Attic is a curious extraordinarium of all wondrous things encouraging you to play!

Open Wed-Sat 10am – 4pm

119A Sturt St 0428 580 309

playingintheattic

Bridge Mall

Try & Guess

An enchanting gift & homeware store right in the heart of Ballarat, Try & Guess proudly stocks local, Australian & Fair Trade delights, whilst giving back to the local community. Simply beautiful! Open Mon-Sat.

332 Sturt St

5331 9202

tryguess.com.au

BOAA Merch

Artists & artisan hand made local products, gifts & souvenirs from Ballarat and across Australia. Supporting the Biennale of Australian Art (Ballarat 2018). Available at Hepburn Spa & Bath House

Mineral Springs Reserve Rd

Hepburn Springs

Online Store: boaa.net.au

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Hattie and the Wolf

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.

Tue 11-4, Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2

218A Skipton St

0429 852 438

hattieandthewolf.com.au

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!

Eerie Ghost Tours - Ararat Lunatic Asylum

Ride an authentic Ballarat tram (some over 100 years old). Buy real tram tickets from the conductor and travel 1.3km of original track through the beautiful Botanical Gardens on the west side of Lake Wendouree. Open weekends, school and public holidays.

Wendouree Parade

5334 1580 btm.org.au

EERIE TOURS BALLARAT

Cuthberts 939, opulently refurbished in 1940s style for private charter as an exclusive function tram. Fully equipped, heated & air-conditioned ready to transport your guests along the shores of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

CHARTER BOOKINGS: 5334 1580

bookings@btm.org.au

cuthberts939.com.au

ARADALE GHOST TOURS ARARAT Ararat Lunatic Asylum

Discover Ballarat’s dark side with the Ballarat Ghost Tour and Ballarat Old Cemetery Tour. Explore underground buildings, alleyways and the remains of the Old Ballarat Gaol, or Australia’s premier Goldrush cemetery.

Eerie Tours 1300 856 668

eerietours.com.au

Aradale Ghost Tours takes you through Australia’s largest abandoned lunatic asylum. 2 hour Ghost Tours, investigation tours, and 6 hour Ultimate tours available. One of the most popular ghost tours in the country.

Eerie Tours 1300 856 668

eerietours.com.au

Gold & Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures

Experience gold prospecting in the beautiful Creswick State Forest with knowledgeable guides to help you every step of the way. We run half day & full day adventures, along with private tours with one-on-one access to our most experienced guides.

Private Tours: Mon - Wed

Group Tours: Fri - Sun

1300 882 199

goldandrelics.com.au

The Official Dr Blake Ballarat Tours

What’s in the BOX?

Announcing the selected artists for BOAA 2018 with a travelling exhibtion of shoe box sized projects

Ballarat

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Thurs, 28th Sept 6:00 - 10:00

Melbourne

Opening Night

Friday, 6th Oct

6:30 - 8:30

Cr Lt Bourke St & Cleve Ln, Melbourne

(continues until 29 Oct, 12:00 -5:00, Wed -Sun)

Trades Hall

24 Camp St, Ballarat

Hepburn Cup Weekend

4 - 7 Nov

Hepburn Bathhouse

Mineral Spring Reserve,

Hepburn Springs

(Open Daily 11:00 - 4:00)

BOAA - Biennale of Australian Art - will be the largest showcase of living Australian artists ever presented. Over 1500 artworks from 150 artists, 60 solo exhibitions, lake side sculpture outdoor projects and performance art/happenings

BOAA - Biennale of Australian Art will be the largest showcase of living Australian artists ever presented. Over 1500 artworks from 150 artists, 60 solo exhibitions, lake side sculpture outdoor projects and performance art/happenings.

21 Sep – 6 Nov 2018 www.boaa.net.au

21 September - 6 Novemeber 2018

Creativity & Culture

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The visual arts are alive and well in Ballarat. Home to Australia’s oldest regional art gallery, Ballarat is attracting major festivals whilst enjoying a strong local arts scene. A short walk will take you from the historic statues of Sturt St, to the Art Gallery of Ballarat and through to the Camp St arts precinct. Make sure to check out the exhibition listings in our What’s On section.

Clare Tom Equilibrium 2014 (detail) Metro Gallery Romancing the Skull - Art Gallery of Ballarat

The Lost Ones

Contemporary Art Gallery

The Lost Ones is a contemporary art gallery and wine bar in the heart of heritage Ballarat. Housed in an 1870s Masonic temple, The Lost Ones hosts exhibitions, workshops, performances, art classes and more.

Wed-Sun 11am – 4pm

14 Camp St

4343 1754

thelostones.com.au

Enjoy one of the best collections of Australian art in the country, with leading artists from all eras represented. Catch one of the exciting exhibitions, browse the shop or enjoy great food in the café.

Open daily 10am – 5pm

40 Lydiard St Nth 5320 5858

artgalleryofballarat.com.au

UNEARTHED THE JAN FEDER COLLECTION

SAT 30 SEP - SUN 29 OCT 2017

To be opened by Hedley Potts, Ceramic Artist, on Sat 30 Sep 2017 @ 2.00, for 2.30pm.

Huyghue House 15 Camp Street

Alfred Deakin Place

Narratives From The Interior

- Celebrating Life

Mixed media work exploring the sense of place

A selection of 30 year’s work, inspired by journeys into the Outback - 2D, 3D and literary...

Les Sprague

12-29 October

Thursday - Sunday 12-4pm

Thursday - Sunday 12-4pm

ALFRED DEAKIN PLACE | 4.11.17 | 10–4pm

Celebrate the culture of Mexico and the colourful Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in the centre of Ballarat.

Enjoy food, colourful spectacles, traditional Mexican crafts and live music in a colourful free indoor-outdoor celebration.

Dia de Muertos is a Mexican national holiday when people honour the memory of friends and family who have died.

Presented by the Gallery, MexVic and the City of Ballarat.

VISIT

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What’s On

What’s on? .....plenty!

Our mission is to make sure you never miss an event. And we’d love to see visitors sharing these experiences with the locals - what better way to get under the skin of a city? There’s so much to do each month in Ballarat: exhibitions, comedy, theatre, live music, film screenings, markets and so much more. Get amongst it!

Dolly Diamond Ballarat Cabaret Festival

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL 8 OCT

OUR PLACE

Mixed media work exploring the sense of place. Presented by the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective.

Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

UNTIL 8 OCT

WHEN THE BLACK DOG BITES

Daniel Butterworth

This reflective series of portraits is an experiment in ekphrasis, where Daniel has internalised the actual experiences of those who struggle with depression.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

UNTIL 9 OCT

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Exquisite paintings in oil by Finnish born artist Ritva Voutila, a world recognised children’s book illustrator. Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St

UNTIL 13 OCT

BALLARISTA PATTERNISTA

Works by Nicola Cerini

RAT Gallery at Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

UNTIL 15 OCT

2017 CLUNES CERAMIC AWARD

An initiative of Creative Clunes Inc. in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. Open Thu-Sun.

Union Bank Arts Centre 22 Fraser St, Clunes

UNTIL 28 OCT

INTERPRETING NATURE

Ballarat Fibre & Textile Network

Fairbanks Eye Gallery 917A Sturt St

UNTIL 29 OCT

UNEARTHED: THE JAN FEDER COLLECTION

Key ceramic works by over thirty significant ceramic artists will tour from Federation University Australia’s Gippsland Centre for Art and Design (GCAD).

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

10 in the Mix

BALLARAT SOCIETY OF ARTISTS EXHIBITION

9 OCT – 6 NOV

Opening Mon 9 Oct, 5-6.30pm

1039 Howitt St, Wendouree M-F 10-4pm

2 OCT – 1 DEC

ROB GIBBS

Traditional painting with an Impressionistic twist. Mattelles Cafe

10 Block Arcade, Doveton St Sth

8, 14, 15 OCT 12-4pm

WASTE NOT THE INGENUITY OF ARTISTS

A group exhibition celebrating foraging, scrounging, repairing, reinventing, recreating, reusing and repurposing.

artHall 323 High St, Learmonth

9 OCT – 6 NOV

10 IN THE MIX

Ballarat Society of Artists presents works by ten artists: John Canham, Marion Chapple, Susan Clarke, Karen Garratt, Shirley Gourlay, Susanne Graham, Marg McKee, Peter Macdonald, Trudy Nicholson and Joan Tallent. Opening Mon 9 Oct, 5pm.

Blue Artz Gallery & Café 1039 Howitt St, Wendouree

Sam JINKS Divide(selfportrait) 2011

mixed media, 86 x 60 cm,

Collection: National Portrait Gallery, Canberra

Purchased 2015, © Sam Jinks

#romancingtheskull

11 OCT - 5 NOV

TARLI GLOVER: LAND

Paintings and drawings that explore the qualities and characteristics of the rural and regional landscapes of Western and Central Victoria.

The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery

14 Camp St

12 - 29 OCT

NARRATIVES FROM THE INTERIOR

A selection of 30 years’ work by Les Sprague, inspired by journeys into the Outback. Backspace Gallery 15 Camp St

14 OCT - 3 NOV

FILL THE GAP

A collaborative three dimensional multi medium installation, representing the timeline between birth and death. Through this work, artists Scott Fredericks & Diokno Pasilan express life’s social and self inflicted urgencies, pressure to achieve & conform to standards.

RAT Gallery at Ballarista 2A Lydiard St Sth

14 OCT - 28 JAN

ROMANCING THE SKULL

Romancing the Skull looks at the depiction of the skull in art and examines why we continue to be so enamoured with this iconic symbol. Prints by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada have become synonymous with the Day of the Dead and his Calaveras (skull figures) are now firmly embedded in Mexican popular culture. Over 20 of his iconic prints will be introduced to Australian audiences for the first time. Other highlights include a Nuremberg Chronicle from 1493 depicting one of the earliest Danse Macabre (Dance of Death) images, Australian artist Shaun Gladwell’s Virtual Reality work Orbital Vanitas 2016, works by contemporary Australian artists Sam Jinks, Rona Green and Ben Quilty and specially commissioned works by Fiona Hall, Reko Rennie and Sally Smart. Artist talks: Visit website for details of speakers.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

LAUREN

BLACK:

MEMENTO MORI: ART, MEDICINE AND THE BODY

While artist Lauren Black is well-known for her detailed botanical work, in this exhibition she departs from her usual themes to examine the body, juxtaposing detailed anatomical drawings of human diseases with artworks inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. The exhibition sensitively brings together two very different ways of observing the body and approaching human health, allowing for reflection on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death.

LAUREN BLACK: A COMPLEX BEAUTY

Lauren Black builds on the themes of the related exhibition Memento Mori. She continues her work with diseased human remains, but shifts our engagement as she explores the territory of anatomical theatre, dissection, the complexities of disease and the unknown body. Artist talk: Wed 11 October, 5:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

MANGA

Works by Maddison Hoy

Unicorn Lane Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Laneway next to The Unicorn, 131 Sturt St

CLUES TO THE END

Works by Ulla Taylor

ContainART Mobile Gallery (viewing 24/7)

Midland Reserve, Cnr Doveton & Walker St

IT’S NOT ALL BLACK AND WHITE

Local Artist Susan Clarke explores printmaking from Relief to Intaglio to Monoprint.

Macspace Gallery @ Radmac 110 Armstrong St Sth

LOCAL ARTISTS

2D & 3D artworks by eminent Australian artists, award winning and emerging regional artists. Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St

Lauren Black The way of heaven and earth

WORKSHOPS

ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT

artgalleryofballarat.com.au 5320 5858

25 SEP - 5 OCT

SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Fun, creative play with local artists

Visit website for full program and prices.

EVERY SAT IN OCT 10:30am – 12:30pm

WHAT DO YOU COLLECT?

Join local artist Pauline O’Shannessy Dowling, looking at how you might use your own collection as inspiration for your own creativity.

THU 19 OCT

DRAW YOUR HOLIDAY with Chris Ellis

Turn your memories into artworks, using a holiday photo from your own collection which you turn into an artwork using pencils and watercolours.

SAT 28 OCT 7pm

OFRENDAS BY CANDLELIGHT

DAY OF THE DEAD FORUM

Hear about Mexico’s unique Day of the Dead from members of MexVic and experts on Mexican culture, then see how a traditional ‘ofrenda’ altar is put together. Free but bookings (thru gallery) essential.

Ballarat New Cemetery Chapel Doveton St Nth

SAT 28 & SUN 29 OCT 10am – 4pm

OPEN HOUSE BALLARAT

ART ACTIVITIES

Drop into the Gallery during the Open House weekend for some free creative play.

20 - 22 OCT

BALLARAT WRITERS FESTIVAL

More than words on a page. Hear, share and explore your love of writing in the heart of Ballarat this October. Through authors talks, workshops, performance and discussion, we’ll bring together diverse voices to understand new ideas.

Program: ballaratwritersfestival.com

Welcome to Ballarat the Creative City

THE LOST ONES CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY

thelostones.com.au 4343 1754

20 SEP - 25 OCT Wednesdays 6-9pm

LIFE DRAWING

For the beginner right through to the experienced. Backboards, Kraft and butchers paper provided for practice or BYO paper and equipment as well.

THU 5 OCT 7pm

GIN MASTERCLASS WITH KILDERKIN GIN

Learn about the history of distilling in the Ballarat region and sample five distinct styles of gin.

THU 12 OCT 7pm FREE EVENT

SCOTCH MALT WHISKY TASTING & LAUNCH

WITH THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY

Join us to celebrate our partner bar status with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Come and enjoy a dram.

SAT 7 OCT 2 – 4pm

HEROES HQ WRITERS WORKSHOP

With awarding winning author Jacinta Maree. Explore different publishing options, writing techniques and tips on how to start your writing career.

Heroes HQ 8 Shepperd St

VENUES

Art Gallery of Ballarat

40 Lydiard St Nth 5320 5858 • artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Babushka

59 Humffray St Nth 5331 8459 • babushkalounge.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

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

Ballarat Jazz Club

Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St

Bookings 0456 689 123

Ballarat Mining Exchange

12 Lydiard St Nth 5333 5888

Flying Horse Bistro

Ballarat & District Trotting Club 5335 9040 Cnr Bell & Sutton St, Redan

Her Majesty’s

17 Lydiard St Sth. 5333 5888 • hermaj.com

Hop Temple

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

Irish Murphy’s

Suttons House of Music

36 Sturt St 5331 4091 • murphysballarat.com.au

Karova Lounge

15 Field St 5332 9122 Oztix 1300 762 545 • karovalounge.com

Regent Cinemas

49 Lydiard St Nth 5330 5555 regententertainment.com.au

Suttons House of Music

31 Sturt St 5333 4393 • suttonshouseofmusic.com.au

The Eastern

81 Humffray St Nth 0476 906 914 • facebook.com/easternballarat

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

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

14 Camp St (via alley) 4343 1754 • thelostones.com.au

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

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

MUSIC

B-Town was born with live music in its veins... from jazz, classical, funk, soul & dub to punk & hardcore, music lovers of all kinds unite to support local musicians and see international acts in intimate venues.

SAT 7 OCT

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Karova Lounge

KAROVA CARPARK FEST 4pm

ILLY SUPPORTS: SPIT SYNDICATE, ALICE IVY, CITIZEN KAY & MORE

The Munster Arms

WILD VIOLETS 7pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

VIRTUOSO 2 7:30pm

MATTHEW FAGAN & NICHOLAS YOUNG

Suttons House of Music

RICK PRICE 8:30pm

Flying Horse Bistro

TWO OF US 9pm

Babushka 9pm

JIMMY MADDON, MICAH

ROTHWELL, NEIL MEIL

Irish Murphy’s

ANDREW WALLACE BAND 9:30pm

The Lane at The George Hotel

SHORT ‘N’ SWEET 9:30pm

SUN 1 OCT

Suttons House of Music

THE LITTLE BRASS BAND 2:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

NANCIE SCHIPPER 2:30pm

WED 4 OCT

The Munster Arms

ELLEN SORENSEN 7pm

FRI 6 OCT

The Lane at The George Hotel

ZEEBZ VS MISS VITULA 6pm

JESSE ZAHRA 9:30pm

Flying Horse Bistro

CAROL TAWEEL 7pm

The Munster Arms

SCOTT FRASER 7pm

Suttons House of Music

REECE MASTIN 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

MISSBEHAVIN’ 9:30pm

Babushka

PETER & KRISTINE ALLAN, TOBY MOBBS

SUN 8 OCT

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Suttons House of Music 2pm

JAC: THE NEW SUFFRAGETTES, THE ELECTRIC BLUES COLLECTIVE, INTO THE BLACK

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

SEAGULL 2pm

St Patrick’s College Chapel 2:30pm

BALLARAT CHORAL SOCIETY

Irish Murphy’s CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

WED 11 OCT

The Munster Arms

ELLEN SORENSEN 7pm

Karova Lounge

ALEX LAHEY 8pm

Suttons House of Music

MAD COW 8:30pm

THU 12 OCT

Karova Lounge 8pm

SASKWATCH

SUPPORTS: HACHIKU, MOONLOVER

FRI 13 OCT

The Lane at The George Hotel

KEV ANTONIO ‘ALIVE & KICKING’ 6pm

BRETT GARSED & KEN GREENE 9:30pm

Flying Horse Bistro

FRANKIE 7pm

The Munster Arms

JACK & DARCY 7pm

Karova Lounge

IN:EXTREMIS 8pm

SUPPORTS: STORMTIDE, FALL & RESIST, HAUNTED STEEL

Irish Murphy’s

ROTHSCHILD 9:30pm

SAT 14 OCT

Hop Temple LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

The Munster Arms

JACK & DARCY 7pm

Suttons House of Music

SALTY DOG 8pm

Babushka

KAT O & DAVID GRIMSON 9pm

The Lane at The George Hotel

BRODIE GLEN 9:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

BITTER SWEET 9:30pm

Karova Lounge

WAX NOMADS

SUN 15 OCT

Ballarat Jazz Club 1-4pm

JULIARNA’S HEARTJAZZ BAND

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

WESTLAKE & WILLIAMS 2pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

SALTY DOG 2pm

Suttons House of Music

UKULELE AFFAIR 2:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

THE O’DOWDS 2:30pm

The Eastern

DAG & CIGGIE WITCH 7pm

MON 16 OCT

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

AN EVENING WITH THE MSO 8pm

WED 18 OCT

The Munster Arms

ELLEN SORENSEN 7pm

THU 19 OCT

Karova Lounge 8:30pm

AMBERYSE

SUPPORTS: UPON WORLDS END, THE MOTION BELOW, BURY ME IN AUTUMN

FRI 20 OCT

The Lane at The George Hotel

ZEEBZ VS MISS VITULA 6pm

RYAN BELL 9:30pm

Flying Horse Bistro

IAN DUCHESNE 7pm

Suttons House of Music

SWAMPFOX 8pm

The Eastern 8pm

HYBRID NIGHTMARES

SUPPORTS: REQUIEM, TRIGGER, AGONHYMN & HAUNTED STEEL

Karova Lounge

THE HARD ACHES 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

RED DUST 9:30pm

SAT 21 OCT

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Suttons House of Music

VINCE JONES 8:30pm

The Lane at The George Hotel

MOTOR CITY SOUNDS 8:30pm

UNTAPPED 9:30pm

Irish Murphy’s BLANK CANVAS 9:30pm

SUN 22 OCT

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

ALPHA HALL 2pm

Cubby Haus Brewing

DEBORAH N 2pm

Irish Murphy’s CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts LIGHT OF UNITY 2:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

PIANO STUDENTS OF ROSARIO MARTIN

TUE 24 OCT

Art Gallery of Ballarat

REVIVAL HOUSE 7:30pm

REFLECTIONS ON MORTALITY

WED 25 OCT

The Munster Arms

ELLEN SORENSEN 7pm

THU 26 OCT

Karova Lounge

RVG 8pm

The Eastern PETER BIBBY 8pm

FRI 27 OCT

The Lane at The George Hotel

KAILEE O’BEIRNE 6pm RETRO REVIVAL 9:30pm

Flying Horse Bistro

JEFFERSON SMITH 7pm

Babushka

KERR’S CUR 8pm

Karova Lounge

SARAH MCLEOD 8:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

PARTY BUS 9:30pm

SAT 28 OCT

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Babushka

BABUSHKA’S HALLOWEEN

FAREWELL 5pm

The Munster Arms

JACK & DARCY 7pm

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

PAPER MOUSE 8pm

Suttons House of Music

THE RECHORDS 8:30pm

Flying Horse Bistro

FRANKIE 9pm

The Lane at The George Hotel

BRODIE GLEN 9:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

CHASING MOJO 9:30pm

Karova Lounge

ELECTRIC MUD

SUN 29 OCT

Suttons House of Music

SUTTONS LAST DAY 11-11 FREE

MICK TREMBATH, UKULELE AFFAIR, PATRICK MCCABE, ARI & RHIANNON, PAIGE & THE VINLEYS, WINTER

BERRIES, GEOFFREY WILLIAMS, BUTTERFUNKED, MAD COW, MOTOR CITY SOUNDS & MORE…

Ballarat Jazz Club

COPE STREET PARADE 1-4pm

Hop Temple

LIVE MUSIC 1:30pm

Art Gallery of Ballarat

SING TO INSPIRE 2:30pm

Irish Murphy’s

DANIEL TUITE 2:30pm

TUE 31 OCT

Art Gallery of Ballarat 7pm

KARI IKONEN TRIO, SKIPTICS

Vince Jones

THEATRE

28 SEP – 7 OCT

WOYZECK AT THE CABARET BRECHT BAR

Creswick Theatre Company

Set in a 1920’s style Whisky Bar, we present for your pleasure a village full of brutal soldiers, nosy children, straying women, psychotic scientists and dancing animals in an adaptation of Georg Buchner’s famous unfinished play, Woyzeck. Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Creswick Courthouse Theatre 4A Raglan St, Creswick

30 SEP - 7 OCT

DAISY PULLS IT OFF

Ballarat National Theatre

A parody of a 1920s boarding school adventure story, Daisy Meredith faces and overcomes snobbish prejudice and schoolgirl pranks at her boarding school. She and her best friend Trixie Martin search for missing treasure which could save the school. Great adventure, family discovered and our heroine saves the day!

Tickets: hermaj.com

Courthouse Theatre Cnr Armstrong St Sth & Grant St

5 - 14 OCT

SWEENEY TODD

Fed Uni Arts Academy

A masterpiece of suspense, obsession, revenge, madness and meat pies, blurring the lines between fact & fiction, good & evil, madness & sanity, the consumer & the consumed. Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Helen MacPherson Smith Theatre Lydiard St Nth

FRI 6 OCT 7pm

Madotti & Vegas present

PARIS UNDERGROUND

Witness astounding acts of magic and illusion, spectacular tap dancing, brilliant burlesque, breathtaking aerials, quirky circus and incendiary song in a

Putting the FUN into Funerals

Tickets: www.koshka.com.au

19 - 22 OCT

THE CHEKHOV PROJECT

Fed Uni Arts Academy

Delving into the evocative and transcendent short stories of Chekhov to present a poetic performative mosaic of his writing. Presented in conjunction with the Ballarat Writers Festival 2017.

Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Post Office Box Theatre Camp St

SAT 21 OCT 8pm

THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND

Experience a spectacular evening of traditional Irish dance, music and song enhanced by stunning costumes, lighting and sound.

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

26 - 29 OCT

MY FAVOURITE YEAR

Fed Uni Arts Academy

It’s 1954 and Benjy Stone is assigned the task of babysitting veteran Hollywood swashbuckler Alan Swann. The effort to keep the reckless Swann off the booze and out of the papers nearly drives Benjy to the brink.

Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Post Office Box Theatre Camp St

Presented in association with the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Romancing the Skull

23-26 NOV FASHION CONCEPT SHOW

HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH THEATRE

Madotti & Vegas present The Paris Underground Cabaret

Paris Underground

MORE TO DO

SUN 1 OCT 10am - 3pm

MARKET BURGERS

DANCE COMEDY

THE DESIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

Ballarat Mining Exchange

MON 2 & 16 OCT 8 – 9pm

NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall

cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St

WED 4 OCT 6:30pm

SEX FAIRY GODMOTHERS:

ROWENA MURRAY & LIZ DOHERTY

Q&A on the tough stuff: porn to snapchat.

The Lost Ones Basement Bar

5 - 8 OCT 11am - 9pm

HANK MARVIN MARKET

BIG BURGER BIANNUAL IV

Ballarat Botanical Gardens Wendouree Pde

FRI 6 OCT 8pm

BALLARATCAT COMEDY

Featuring Fiona O’Loughlin

The Lounge at The George Hotel

7 - 14 OCT

FROLIC FESTIVAL

Celebrate regional Victorian LGBTQIA culture. Events include Frolic Bush Dance, Gay Day Out, Wrainbow Writers Talk, The Price is Wrong Gay Edition, Frolic On Screen, Kreepy Karaoke, Rainbow Collective Picnic, LGBTIQA Ball Program & tix: frolicfestival.org

SUN 8 OCT 10am – 4pm

WASTE NOT WANT NOT DAY

Learmonth celebrates foraging, scrounging, repairing, reinventing, recreating, reusing & repurposing. Program: facebook.com/learmonthvic

TUE 10 OCT 12:30pm

LET’S TALK POETRY: E E CUMMINGS

Art Gallery of Ballarat

TUE 10 OCT 8pm

Friendlyjordies presents CHIN UP, STOOGE!

Tix: stickytickets.com.au

FAIR

FESTIVAL POETRY AUTHOR Q&A

AWARDWINNINGDOCUMENTARY

14 - 15 OCT 9am - 3:30pm

BALLARAT’S BIG BOOK BONANZA

St Andrew’s Church Hall Dawson St Nth

SUN 15 OCT 10am - 3pm

JACK ’N’ JILL CHILDREN’S MARKET

St Patrick’s Hall Lyons St Sth

SUN 15 OCT 2pm

FRAME BY FRAME

Set in a modern Afghanistan bursting with colour and character, four Afghan photojournalists face the realities of building a free press in a country left to stand on its own. A fundraiser for the Support Association for the Women of Afghanistan (SAWA-SA).

Tickets: trybooking.com/SEPB

M.A.D.E Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka 102 Stawell St Sth

SUN 15 OCT from 10am

6th ANNUAL ALL GM DAY

Charity car show and shine.

Ballarat Turf Club, Miners Rest

THU 19 OCT

WORDS OUT LOUD

THU 12 OCT 7pm

THE WONDER OF IMPROVISATION

Doco celebrating the work of Al Wunder. Film, performance + Q&A. FREE but bookings essential: eventbrite.com.au

M.A.D.E Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka 102 Stawell St Sth

THU 12 OCT 7pm

Ballarat Film Society presents MARSHLAND (Spain)

Membership required ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

13 - 15 OCT

MIFF TRAVELLING SHOWCASE

Melbourne International Film Festival Regent Cinemas

Babushka

20 - 22 OCT

BALLARAT WRITERS FESTIVAL

More than words on a page. Hear, share and explore your love of writing in the heart of Ballarat this October. Through authors talks, workshops, performance and discussion, we’ll bring together diverse voices to understand new ideas.

Program: ballaratwritersfestival.com

SAT 21 OCT Gates open 10:30am

BLUE PYRENEES ESTATE

AVOCA CUP

160 Year Celebrations. Real Country Racing. Live Music. Fashions. Kids Fun. Roving Entertainment + Loads More.

AVOCA Racecourse

307 Racecourse Rd, Avoca

M.A.D.E Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka

28-29 OCTOBER 2017

Kryal Castle Ballarat (Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek)

Prices & info: timeline.org.au

Timeline Festival

Ancient Greece to World War Two - 2000 years of history & 48 hours of fun. 350 historical reenactors, 30 market stalls & 300m of living history displays. Jousting, Viking & medieval battles, musket & canon firing, Live Action Role Play.

SUN 22 OCT 7:30am

RUN BALLARAT

runaustralia.com.au

TUE 24 OCT 7:30pm

REVIVAL HOUSE PROJECT: REFLECTIONS ON MORTALITY

Contemporary film meets German lieder in this reflection on mortality. This multi-disciplinary project brings together two German song-cycles, with short films made to complement the musical performances.

Art Gallery of Ballarat

THU 26 OCT 7:30pm

THE PRICE IS WRONG

LIVE GAMESHOW TRIVIA

Suttons House of Music

FRI 27 OCT 5 - 7:30pm

BROWN HILL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Free family friendly event.

Brown Hill Recreation Reserve

Humffray St Nth

28 - 29 OCT

TIMELINE FESTIVAL

Ancient Greece to WWII, 2000 years of history and 48 hours of fun. 350 historical reenactors, 30 market stalls & 300m of living history displays. Jousting, Viking & medieval battles, musket & canon firing, Live Action Role Play. timeline.org.au

Kryal Castle (Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek)

28 - 29 OCT

OPEN HOUSE BALLARAT

openhousemelbourne.org/ballarat

SUN 29 OCT 9am - 4pm

BUNINYONG FESTIVAL

The Buninyong Festival is a free, familyfriendly day out celebrating our local community. It’s a safe, fun and exciting day for the whole family with music, amusement rides, animals farms, stalls, food trucks and local community group information stalls.

buninyongfestival.com.au

De Soza Park Warrenheip St, Buninyong

MARKETS

Discover the very best fresh food and produce and buy direct from local farmers and producers. Join the slow food revolution and you’ll see why foodies only source their ingredients from local farmers markets.

BALLARAT MARKET

SUNDAYS 8am – 1pm

Ballarat Showgrounds

Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St

BRIDGE MALL FARMERS MARKET

SAT 7 OCT 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

BEAUFORT MARKET

SAT 7 OCT 9am – 1pm

Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 7 OCT 9am – 1pm

Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET

SAT 14 OCT 9am – 1pm 96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET

SAT 14 & 28 OCT 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Parade (opp. Botanical Gardens)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET

SUN 8 OCT 9am – 1pm

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

CRESWICK MARKET

SAT 21 OCT 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

SAT 21 OCT 9am – 1pm

Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

SUN 15 OCT 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

Bridge Mall Farmers Market Image: Melissa Hogg Photography