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Eat & Drink

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Retail Therapy

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Attractions & Tours

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Ballarat CBD Map

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Central Ballarat Map

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Creativity & Culture

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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!!

The Gallery at Craig’s

Hop Temple

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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Meigas

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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.

Tues-Sat 12pm til late 33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444

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Vegas & Rose

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Vegas & Rose is a little cafe + gift shop in Ballarat East. Serving Coffee Supreme, sourdough toasties and freshly baked treats.

Open Tue-Sat 8am-4pm 96 Humffray St Nth 5332 4287 vegasandrose.com.au

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Saltbush Kitchen

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SBK is located at M.A.D.E on Eureka Street where locals and visitors can enjoy tasty food infused with delicious native flavours.

On Sundays Saltbush Kitchen offers fresh Ballarat produce for sale from a range of local suppliers.

Saltbush Kitchen at M.A.D.E

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Aroma of India

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North Indian Cuisine dine-in (BYO) & takeaway ($30 min.) Free rice with every curry.

Lunch Deals: $9 veg, $10.50 non veg.

Mon-Fri: Lunch 12-2.30pm, Dinner 5-10pm Sat & Sun: Dinner only 5-10pm 432 Sturt St 5340 0844 aromaofindia.com.au

102 Stawell St Sth 1800 287 113 saltbushkitchen.com.au

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Yellow Espresso

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Ballarat’s only purveyor of Axil coffee, Yellow Espresso is a local favourite. The all-day menu offers breakfast staples, steak sangas, souvlaki and more. Our La Marzocco takes pride of place among timber bench tops and hanging plants. It’s all about what’s in the cups. And they are all yellow.

13 Sturt St 5332 3050 yellowespresso.com

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Hop Temple

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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

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Bistro Ratatouille

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Bistro Ratatouille brings French cuisine to Ballarat, with staples like escargot, duck confit, imported French cheeses, wines and much more. Fully licensed & BYO (for wine only).

Lunch Wed-Sun 11am - 3pm Dinner Thu-Sat 5.30pm - late 614 Sturt St 5331 5345

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Authentic contemporary espresso bar in the heart of Ballarat’s art & culture precinct.

Pouring Hellbilly Roasted coffee & Grounded Pleasures hot chocolate and serving a home made cafe-style menu in an eclectic setting.

Mon-Fri 8am – 3.30pm 2A Lydiard St Sth

Ballarista

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Bar WaT

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Australian-style tapas paired with local and international wines and craft beers, set in the charm of an old world bar. Pork belly, mini parmas and S&P prawns are favourites of locals and visitors alike.

Lunch Tue-Fri Dinner Wed-Sat Cnr Drummond & Mair Sts 0438 098 050

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Café Cornucopia

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In the old Spring’s Milk Bar eclectic décor and fresh fare entice you to enjoy a coffee, tea or Toblerone hot chocolate with a great choice of tasty breakfasts and lunches to eat in front of our open fire.

Mon-Fri 6am-3pm 805 Mair St 5332 7912

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The Gallery at Craig’s

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Craig’s Cafe & Larder

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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.

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 Reservations 5331 1377 craigsroyal.com.au

10 Lydiard St Sth 5331 1377 craigsroyal.com.au

Craig’s Cafe & Larder

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The Crafty Squirrel

Retail Therapy The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could ever need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems too. Ballarat’s local shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and you’re certain to take home something special and unique.

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The Crafty Squirrel

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The shop & studio of textile artist & designer Morgan Wills, The Crafty Squirrel stocks pieces from the designer’s label + vintage treasures, craft kits, gorgeous haberdashery & gifts collected from around the world.

Thu-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au

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Sweet Fern

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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 and the whimsical.

114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au

Sweet Fern

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Lark

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Playing in the Attic

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Artwork by Emma Draws Everyday

Ballarat’s boutique party and gift store, with everything you need to make your event look like those amazing weddings, showers and birthday parties you’ve seen on Pinterest.

Come and browse, or shop our full range online. Event styling also available in store. Open Tue-Sat 10-4 30 Armstrong St Nth larkstore.com.au

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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 10-4 119A Sturt St 0428 580 309

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Antipodean Love

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Antipodean Love is the online home - and now retail space - for the best Australian and New Zealand designer gifts and homewares.

We are here to help you find a gift you love from the heart of Australia and New Zealand.

61 Little Bridge St 4333 0209 antipodeanlove.com.au

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Barbarona

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Barbarona stocks a large array of vintage & pre-loved designer clothing & accessories for men and women + affordable fancy dress hire. In an eclectic shopping strip just 1.3km south of Sturt St with free parking.

Open Tue-Sat 10-5 202 South St Like us on Facebook

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Original Eureka flag at M.A.D.E

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!

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M.A.D.E

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DISCUSS - What is democracy and why do we care? Why has it been fought for?

What does it feel like to be without power?

What influence do you have today on contemporary democracy? Home of the original Eureka flag. Open 10am - 5pm daily.

102 Stawell St Sth 1800 287 113 made.org

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Ballarat Observatory

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Ballarat Municipal Observatory Museum is a star-gazer’s dream come true. Learn about the Cosmos with our 3D Astrotour theatre, view planets & stars with our modern & historical telescopes. Phone to book.

439 Cobden St, Mt. Pleasant Bookings Essential 5332 7526 A/H 0429 199 312 observatory.ballarat.net

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EERIE TOURS BALLARAT

ARADALE GHOST TOURS 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.

10% DISCOUNT MENTION Eerie Tours 1300 856 668 THIS AD 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.

10% DISCOUNT MENTION Eerie Tours 1300 856 668 THIS AD eerietours.com.au

Aradale Lunatic Asylum

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1940s Splendour Cuthberts 939 tram has been opulently refurbished by the Ballarat Tramway Museum for private charter as an exclusive function tram. Cuthberts 939 is a fully equipped, heated and air-conditioned tram ready to transport your guests in 1940s style, along the shores of Lake Wendouree and through the heart of the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Tram 939 was built in Melbourne in 1948, serving commuters for many years before being converted to a restaurant tram in 1994. Now named Cuthberts 939 in honor of Sir Henry Cuthbert, the first chairman of the Ballaarat Tramway Company.

CHARTER BOOKINGS: 03 5334 1580 bookings@btm.org.au cuthberts939.com.au

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Gold & Relics

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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 and full day adventures, along with private tours with one on one access to our most experienced guides.

Private Tours: Mon - Wed Group Tours: Thurs - Sun 1300 882 199 goldandrelics.com.au

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Anson Air Museum

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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. Open weekends, school and public holidays.

Wendouree Parade 5334 1580 btm.org.au

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of BEST BALLARAT The historic gym of the WW2 RAAF base is the home, museum and workshop for a volunteer group dedicated to the restoration of an RAAF Avro Anson. See displays of uniforms, aircraft radios, memorabilia, artifacts, aircraft models and early aviation history. Open weekends 1-5pm Ballarat Airfield, Airport Rd 5332 4651

Ballaratâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new one-stop monthly pocket guide Best of Ballarat @bestofballarat

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Freya Jobbins “Cassiopeia” The Lost Ones

Creativity & Culture SEE

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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.

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The Lost Ones

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VIN RYAN SIGNS OF STRUGGLE OPENING SAT 3 SEP @ 2PM

The Lost Ones is a contemporary art gallery and creative makers space in the heart of heritage Ballarat. Housed in an 1870s-era Masonic temple, the Lost Ones hosts exhibitions, workshops, performances, art classes and more. Wed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 11am-4pm 14 Camp St 4343 1754 thelostones.com.au

cnr Sturt & Lydiard St Ballarat VIC 3350 federation.edu.au/pogallery

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THIS IS ME: EXAMINATION OF THE ART OF SELF-IMAGE

Artists: Mirra Whale, Freya Jobbins, Fabrizio Biviano, Natalie Bookchin, Ilona Nelson, James Bonnici, Aldona Kmiec, Alee Afzali, Jon Harris

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14 Camp Street, Ballarat Wed – Sun 11am-4pm 03 4343 1754 @the_lost_ones_gallery facebook.com/thelostonesgallery thelostones.com.au

Mirra Whale “Red Self” Oil on canvas, 79 x 79cm

The idea of documenting one’s self is not a new idea. Throughout history artists have documented the beauty and the decay of their own form, with artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt making it a central part of their work throughout their lifetime. The process of creating a self-portrait is considered a valuable part of the artist’s philosophical exploration of “who am I” or declaration of “this is me”. In this group show artists respond to the question “how is this you?” Traditional portraiture sits alongside video works. Instagram collections sit alongside sculpture. But all of the works reveal a window into the identity of the artist.

Roz Avent “Meeting”

14 SEP – 9 OCT

NATURE BRUTE

Artist: Roz Avent

“Nature Brute” is a solo exhibition by Central Victoria artist, Roz Avent.

This series of large format charcoal drawings focus on capturing her surrounding environment. As Roz explains “For most of my life this landscape with it’s monotonous yet chaotic appearance and its inhospitable and indifferent nature made me recoil from any thought of exploring it visually. A few years ago a shift occurred in my thinking when I began to see the contrast of light and dark, the wide range of surface textures, multiple points of entry and extraordinary forms as exciting material for drawing.”

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THURS 6.30-8.30pm 0466 910 482 Suttons House of Music 31 Sturt St facebook.com/groups/ballaratlifedrawing

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery © Tourism Victoria

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

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!

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Welcome to Ballarat “City of the Arts”

EXHIBITIONS UNTIL SUN 11 SEP

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Visualising the words of James Fintan Lalor today Paintings by Brendon Deacy

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Historic and contemporary Ballarat photography from the Max Harris Collection, Ballarat Historical Society and The Ballarat Life.

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

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 117 Sturt St

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THIS IS ME:

14 SEP – 9 OCT

Artists: Mirra Whale, Freya Jobbins, Fabrizio Biviano, Natalie Bookchin, Ilona Nelson, James Bonnici, Aldona Kmiec, Alee Afzali, Jon Harris.

Artists respond to the question “how is this you?”

Artist: Roz Avent “Nature Brute” is a solo exhibition by Central Victoria artist, Roz Avent.

EXAMINATION OF THE ART OF SELF-IMAGE

The Lost Ones

15 SEP - 11 OCT

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Photographic work by Tammy Boyce, Ian Kemp, Margaret Lim, & Pam Morris Huyghue House, 15 Camp St

2 SEP - 1 OCT

TIME AND PLACE

An exhibition of prints by Wendy Whitford Opening Fri 2 Sep at 6pm

Fairbanks Eye Gallery 917A Sturt St

The Lost Ones 14 Camp St

14 Camp St

Backspace Gallery

NATURE BRUTE

Three artists explore abstract landscapes & sense of ‘place’: Konii Burns, Mason Chamberlin & Jon Paley

Backspace Gallery Huyghue House, 15 Camp St

UNTIL 24 SEP

VIN RYAN: SIGNS OF STRUGGLE ‘charting his neighbourhood surrounds and airing some of our dirty laundry’ Opening Sat 3 Sep at 2pm

POST OFFICE GALLERY Federation University Australia Cnr Sturt & Lydiard Sts

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WHAT’S ON ~ EXHIBITIONS

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

RICK AMOR DRAWING PRIZE 2016 Art Gallery of Ballarat

THE COMIC BOOK PROJECT Barry Devine

40 Lydiard St Nth

Exquisite Project Space

LISA ANDERSON: JOURNEYS DUE NORTH

Backspace Gallery Rear Foyer Huyghue House, 15 Camp St

40 Lydiard St Nth

Works by Carolyn Cardinet

Art Gallery of Ballarat

YVONNE AUDETTE IN SPAIN Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

JON HARRIS: THE ORIGINAL MEMORY Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

ISLAND MOODSCAPES Stella Clarke. Tasmanian scenes

Gallery on Sturt 421 Sturt St

ORGANIC PLASTIC Unicorn Lane Gallery Laneway next to The Unicorn 131 Sturt St

CONTAINART Works by Kate Burton

ContainART Mobile Gallery Look for the shipping container in Miners Rest

COMING 14 OCT – 27 NOV

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2016 Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

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VENUES

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Suttons House of Music

Art Gallery of Ballarat

Karova Lounge

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

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

Babushka

Mojo Pool Lounge & Bar

59 Humffray St Nth 5331 8459 • babushkalounge.com

122 Armstrong St Sth 0412 165 159 facebook.com/Mojopoolloungeballarat

Ballarat Jazz Club

Suttons House of Music

Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St Bookings 0456 689 123 ballaratjazzclub.weebly.com

31 Sturt St 5333 4393 • suttonshouseofmusic.com.au

The Eastern

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

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

117 Sturt St 5331 3042 • ballaratmi.org.au

Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth 5333 5888 • hermaj.com

Hop Temple Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St N 5317 7158 • hoptemple.com.au

Welcome to Ballarat “City of Live Music”

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

The Main Bar

22-28 Main Rd 5333 7722 • themainbar.com.au

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au

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FRI 2 SEP 8pm THE SHORTS EP Launch

MUSIC

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

SHADOW LEAGUE, NORTHWOOD, WINFIELD, LETHAL SOUND DIVISION The Eastern

FRI 2 SEP 7:30pm JAZZ & SOUL AT THE BMI

Liana & the Petite Mort, Geoffrey Williams & Windrush Band + Motor City Sounds Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au/ springcelebrations Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

FRI 2 SEP 8pm VONDA BOUYS & THE FALSETTOS

Suttons House of Music

FRI 2 SEP 8pm KRAZYFISH Babushka

THU 1 SEP 7:30pm BALLARAT SONGWRITERS NIGHT WITH HEART OF THE RAT RECORDS Bookings: ballaratmi.org.au/ springcelebrations Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

THU 1 SEP 8:30pm L-FRESH THE LION

Supported by Omar Musa, Sukhjit Karova Lounge

THU 1 SEP 8pm TADZIO (JAPAN)

Japanese punk duo The Eastern

THU 1 SEP 8pm SHANE NICHOLSON Suttons House of Music

FRI 2 SEP 8pm CREEDENCE CLEARWATER RECYCLED

WHAT’S ON ~ MUSIC

FRI 9 SEP 8:30pm THE WAY WE WERE & THE DEADLOVES Babushka

FRI 9 SEP 10pm MATTY CHAPS LIVE AT MOJOS

Mojo Pool Lounge & Bar

SAT 10 SEP 9pm PACES Karova Lounge

SAT 10 SEP 8pm MARIAH & ZACH

A Melbourne based acoustic duo that pride themselves on providing high quality music Suttons House of Music

SAT 10 SEP TIM HUDSPITH & CHARLIE MARSHALL Babushka

FRI 16 SEP 8:30pm BABY ET LULU

Mojo Pool Lounge & Bar

The délicieux Baby et Lulu visit Ballarat!

Suttons House of Music

SAT 3 SEP 8:30pm WHITE BLEACHES

FRI 16 SEP 8pm HEADS OF CHARM

Supported by The Tiny Giants & The Environments Karova Lounge

SAT 3 SEP 8:30pm RENEE GEYER

Suttons House of Music

SAT 3 SEP ARKIE T WILLIAMS Single Launch Babushka

FRI 9 SEP 8pm JOHNNY ROOSTER

Powerful mix of Texas, Chicago and Contemporary Blues Suttons House of Music

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Single Launch The Eastern

SAT 17 SEP 8:30pm HIP HOP NIGHT Babushka

SUN 18 SEP 2:30pm UKULELE AFFAIR

Suttons House of Music

WED 21 SEP 7.30pm SERAPHIM TRIO PLAYS SCHUBERT Art Gallery of Ballarat

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MUSIC THU 22 SEP 8pm PATRICK JAMES Babushka

FRI 23 SEP 7.30pm ELM STREET

Supported by Party Vibez, Trigger, Northwood The Eastern

FRI 23 SEP JANE CAMERON Album Launch Babushka

FRI 23 SEP 10pm MATTY CHAPS LIVE AT MOJOS

Mojo Pool Lounge & Bar

SAT 24 SEP 4pm HAPPY TRAILS FESTIVAL

Matt Malone, Green Mules, Onion Engine, Trappist Afterland, Tammy Haider (Royalchord), A Miner, Deep Water Orchestra, Daffodil Eleven Day Interval, Alpha Hall The Eastern

MON 26 SEP 7.30pm VOYAGE FROM BACH TO BRITTEN Art Gallery of Ballarat

THU 29 SEP GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH (US) The Eastern

SAT 24 SEP 8pm SKYSCRAPER STAN & THE COMMISSION FLATS

THU 29 SEP 8:30pm AUSTRALIA

SAT 24 SEP DANIEL JASPER

FRI 30 SEP 8pm DAMIEN LEITH

Suttons House of Music

Babushka

SUN 25 SEP 1-4pm GEORGIA BROOKS SWINGTET Ballarat Jazz Club

Karova Lounge

THE WINNER’S JOURNEY Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

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WHAT’S ON ~ THEATRE ~ MORE TO DO

THEATRE

SAT 24 SEP 8pm SUN 25 SEP 2pm WED 28 SEP 8pm THU 29 SEP 8pm FRI 30 SEP 8pm SAT 1 OCT 2pm

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BALLARAT NATIONAL THEATRE Courthouse Theatre Cnr Armstrong St Sth & Grant St Bookings: hermaj.com

THU 29 SEP – SAT 1 OCT 7.30pm THE FINAL ACT

SUN 4 SEP 10am JAY’S JUNGLE LIVE

Jon Harris performance piece to coincide with the installation The Original Memory Art Gallery of Ballarat

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

WED 21 SEP 7.30pm IN THE MOOD

COMING 7-9 OCT

BALLARAT CABARET FESTIVAL

A 1940’S MUSICAL REVUE

Hep Cats, Lindy-Hoppers & fans of the Big Bands – it’s time to SWING again!

Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts

Ballarat Mining Exchange 10 Lydiard St Nth ballaratcabaret.com

MORE TO DO COMEDY

FRI 2 SEP 7pm BALLARATCAT COMEDY

Bob Franklin, Dilruk Jayasinha, Cameron James & Michael Williams The George Hotel 27 Lydiard St Nth ballaratcat.com.au

OPEN DAY

SAT 3 SEP 10am-5pm BMI OPEN DAY

FILM

SAT 3 SEP 6.30pm VINTAGE CINEMA & SOUNDS

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 117 Sturt St ballaratmi.org.au/springcelebrations

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute 117 Sturt St Info & Bookings ballaratmi.org.au/springcelebrations

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OPEN DAY

DANCE

FILM

FILM

TALK

SUN 4 SEP 10am-4.30pm

HENRY SUTTON DAY

In honour of one of Australia’s greatest inventors who was born on the Ballarat goldfields in 1855. Henry Sutton displays and stories about his inventions and info on the upcoming Henry Sutton book.

2pm Ciderhouse Duo perform live.

3pm Caleb Cluff interviews Henry Sutton’s great granddaughter and biographer Lorayne Branch ENTRY: Gold Coin Donation Dress in Ye Olde best. #HenrySuttonDay Suttons House of Music

OPEN MIC

THU 15 SEP 7pm WORDS OUT LOUD

FAIR

SUN 18 SEP 10am-4pm DESIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

DANCE

MON 5 SEP 8-9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St $5 entry. BYO water & friends

DATE

THU 8 SEP 7pm WHEN THE MAN WENT SOUTH

A West Papuan Story followed by PUNKS FOR WEST PAPUA documentary Ballarat Trades Hall 24 Camp St (bar open)

WED 14 SEP 12pm RUSTIC CUBISM

LAUNCH

COMEDY

MON 19 SEP 8-9pm NO LIGHTS NO LYCRA

Victorian Railways Institute Hall cnr Lydiard St Nth & Nolan St $5 entry. BYO water & friends

FRI 23 SEP 8pm TRAFFIC LIGHT SINGLES NIGHT

SAT 24 SEP 2.30pm LYNDEN NICHOLLS Book Launch WORK PLAY TRADE: A Tripod of Country Life Art Gallery of Ballarat

FAIR

SAT & SUN, 24-25 SEP WOOD & CRAFT SHOW

TRIVIA

THU 29 SEP 7.30pm THE PRICE IS WRONG

Life and work of Australian artist Anne Dangar Art Gallery of Ballarat

WED 14 SEP 8pm AARON GOCS

BOUTIQUE DESIGNER MARKET The Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth thedesignexchange.com.au

Suttons House of Music and Ballarat Singles Events presents The Traffic Light Party.

Suttons House of Music

Presented by Ballarat Film Society Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Membership required. ballaratfilmsociety.weebly.com

FRI 9 SEP 7pm STRANGE BIRDS IN PARADISE

Babushka facebook.com/wordsoutloud

by Ballarat Woodworkers Guild Ballarat Exhibition Centre 501 Dowling St, Wendouree ballaratwoodies.com.au

LIVE GAMESHOW TRIVIA

Suttons House of Music Pre-show Dinner Bookings 5333 4393

Karova Lounge

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MARKETS

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MARKETS

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BEAUFORT MARKET

SAT 3 SEP 9am – 1pm Memorial Park, Beaufort (50km from Ballarat)

DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET

SAT 3 SEP 9am – 1pm Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)

BALLAN FARMERS MARKET SAT 10 SEP 9am – 1pm

96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)

CLUNES FARMERS MARKET SUN 11 SEP 9am – 1pm

BRIDGE MALL FARMERS MARKET

Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)

SAT 3 SEP 9am – 1pm

CRESWICK MARKET

BALLARAT MARKET

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

Ballarat Showgrounds Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St

SAT 17 SEP 9am – 1pm

Bridge Mall

SUNDAYS 8am – 1pm

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET SAT 10 & 24 SEP 9am – 1pm

Wendouree Parade (opp. Botanical Gardens)

SAT 17 SEP 9am – 1pm

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET Brooke St, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET SUN 18 SEP 9am – 1pm

Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

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SERVICES Ambulance/Fire/Police

000

Ballarat Police

5336 6000

20 Dana St

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

Priceline Pharmacy Sturt Street 1010 Sturt St 5331 1271 7 Days 8am - 9pm

5331 1918

81 Mair St East 24 Hours Emergency

5331 1918

Eureka Vets

5333 5959

121 Creswick Rd After Hour Service

0408 512 323

Injured Wildlife Rescue BADGAR Hotline WALA Sanctuary

Ballarat TAXI Service

717 Sturt St 5331 9811 Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm Sat & Sun 9am – 5pm Public Holidays 9am - 5pm (exc. Xmas/Good Friday)

5342 9257

1609 Sturt St, Alfredton Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 9.00pm Sat: 8.30am – 5.00pm Sun: 10.00am – 5.00pm

5333 4181

Ballarat Railway Station Lydiard St Nth

TRAINS

1800 800 007

Ballarat Railway Station Lydiard St Nth Public Transport Victoria

ptv.vic.gov.au

Australia POST Ballarat Post Shop Shop 31 10-16 Armstrong St Sth

13 13 18 5332 2675 13 13 18

Bakery Hill Post Shop 26-36 Humffray St Nth

Coles Supermarkets 73 Victoria St 6am – midnight 6-20 Peel St 6am – midnight

24/7 Service Station Coles Express 822 Sturt St (cnr Drummond St)

Visitor Information Centre

24/7 Service Station

Ballarat Town Hall 225 Sturt St

APCO Easy Shop 523 Main Rd, Golden Point

1800 44 66 33

1300 223 427 0409 137323 131 008

Airport Shuttlebus

Ballarat West LPO 1102 Sturt St

UFS Sturt Street Pharmacy

Chemist Warehouse

Eastwood Veterinary Clinic

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