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EAT & DRINK Ballaratians are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. You’ll find a strong and vibrant cafe culture just like in the big smoke.

Farm-gate to plate doesn’t come any fresher than direct from the heartland of regional Victoria. Gourmet menus matched with boutique local wines can be savoured in intimate restaurants, or sample hand-crafted beer and hearty pub fare in rejuvenated historic venues. Ballarat is a foodie’s delight.

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A traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, at Meigas it’s all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional dishes from all over Spain. Open Tue – Thu 5pm – late, Fri – Sat 12pm – late.

33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444

We're a hand built brewery making great beer!

Enjoy our beers on tap in our bar + local wines, cider & spirits. Kitchen always open. Our bar is warm, relaxed & inclusive. Drop in for a meal or just drinks. See website for details.

884 Humffray St Sth Mt Pleasant 4343 1777 cubbyhausbrewing.com.au

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Take yourself back to the balmy nights of Vietnam with the warm environment and infused flavors of Saigon Allee, with a hint of France thrown in to add that extra little flair.

Fully Licensed. Check online for our current opening hours.

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.

30 Armstrong St Nth 4373 1583 saigon-allee.business.site

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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.

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Explore our award-winning gins and liqueurs.

Enjoy a gin flight, gin drinks, local beer and cider, along with light food options.

A pleasant walk or 5-minute drive from the CBD with easy parking.

For bookings call 0423 000 166.

Open: Thurs 12 to 5 Fri & Sat 12 to 7, Sun 12 to 5 14A Hill St, Mount Pleasant

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Roy Hammond welcomes you to a place where stories are plenty and memories are made.

Be inspired by our spirit shelves, tailored cocktails and asian inspired street food. www.royhammond.com.au

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Aunty Jacks is an eclectic brewpub created from repurposed materials where the 1950’s meets steampunk.

Hidden behind doors is a multi-level brewery, a place to be enjoyed with family and friends.

We brew our award winning beer on site where we serve signature dishes inspired by the classics.

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Open: Wednesday to Sunday Address: 315-317 Mair Street, Ballarat Bookings: www.auntyjacks.com.au

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Follow the umbrellas down Hop Lane on Armstrong Street North to discover a place to eat, drink, socialise and explore 200+ craft beers.

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A one-of-a-kind saloon-style cocktail bar bringing back the glitz and glamour of the city’s goldrush era.

(03) 5303 0733 | info@grainerylane.com.au 35 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350 www.grainerylane.com.au

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The Known World Bookshop

RETAIL THERAPY The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems. Ballarat’s shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and find out why residents of our city love to #buylocalballarat.

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9367 WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRENHEIP VICTORIA 3352 (03) 5334 7216 Ballaratvcm@gmail.com

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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 7 days to 23 Dec. Closed Jan. Open Thu - Sat from 1 Feb. Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au

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Hattie and the Wolf is Ballarat’s go-to destination for handmade, local, ethical and artisanal gifts, fashion and accessories.

A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Tue – Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 4, Sun 10 – 3.

202 South St 0478 088 055 hattieandthewolf.com.au

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

27 Sturt St 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au

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Rocket and Belle sells an eclectic array of antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces for your home and garden.

Interesting new stock arrives weekly.

Open Thu – Sat 11am – 4pm.

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We sell beautiful books!

The Known World Bookshop has earned a reputation over 20 years as one of country Victoria’s most fascinating second-hand bookshops. Visit our beautiful new bookshop in the Main Road Vintage Precinct.

28 Main Rd, Bakery Hill ~ Ballarat Open Wednesday to Monday 11am ~ 4pm. Michelle: 0438 412 670 The Known World Bookshop

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

At the historic Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage the Crafts Council of Ballarat sells a wide variety of quality handcrafted items made by artisans in the Ballarat area. Open Thu – Mon from Sep to Jun, weekends in Jul & Aug.

32 Silverwattle Dr, Invermay 5333 1476 alisoncoleembroidery.com.au

Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree 5334 2005 craftscouncilballarat.com.au

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Raintree Art offers a huge range of Aboriginal paintings and giftware, all ethically sourced.

See our resident artist Deidre Burgoyne Rosier make magic happen, bask in our vast gallery & take some souvenirs home! Open Mon – Sat 10 - 4 or by appointment.

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

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Bring the taste of Australia to your table. Ignite your senses and spark an Australian foodie adventure to enjoy in your own home. We offer a premium range of Australian cooking ingredients, art, bushfoods and condiments.

Open Thu – Sun 10am – 4pm.

110 Urquhart St 0499 328 076 saltbushkitchen.com.au

Pin-up Rockabilly Gothic Style Vintage Inspired New Fashion 326 Learmonth St Buninyong. Vic. 3357 Mb: 0438003512 www.lana-rose.com.au

HAVE A WILINDBATLLIAMRAET

Take a relaxing walk around our picturesque park where you can learn and interact with our extensive collection of Australian native animals and reptiles as well as global and endangered species. Hand feed over 100 free roaming kangaroos, cuddle a koala, see Crunch the Super-Croc, Victoria's only Komodo Dragons, Tassie devils, snakes, penguins, our Siberian/Sumatran tigers and much more...

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www.wildlifepark.com.au

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 Goldrush Mini Golf bring history to life, revealing secrets and stories of times past.

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& 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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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.

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Ballarat's New Tramway Museum is now open! See trams between 100 and 135 years old that ran in Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong, plus other pieces of tramway equipment and memorabilia. Tue 10am 3pm, weekends & public hols. 11am - 4pm.

3/61 Curtis St (rear) 0411 491 008 escapadepuzzle.com.au

Wendouree Parade 5334 1580 btm.org.au

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EUREKA CENTRE BALLARAT

Explore the cultural impact of the gold rush and hear the stories of the men and women who risked their lives in the fight for miners' rights. Located on the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and home to the historic Eureka Flag.

102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat (enter next to aquatic centre) Refer to eurekacentreballarat.com.au for hours & booking info.

Ph: 03 5333 0333

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The Cyril Callister Museum celebrates all things Vegemite! Discover the man who invented this famous Aussie icon and enjoy a wide range of Vegemite memorabilia and merchandise. Open Wed – Sat 10am - 2pm (book for groups).

23 Neil St, Beaufort 0414 082 754 cyrilcallisterfoundation.org

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Summer Sundays

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!

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UNTIL 17 DEC

ART, SWEAT & CHEERS

Celebrating the 10th solo exhibition of multi award winning artist Jon Lam. More than 50 pieces of retrospective and recent works.

Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd

UNTIL 28 JAN

UNTIL 3 DEC

ANZARA CLARK: WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS

Textile and fibre artist Anzara Clark explores the idea that wounds, cracks and brokenness allow light to penetrate spaces that would otherwise remain hidden, invisible and unaddressed.

She has worked with discarded and deliberately damaged papers to interrogate narratives of wounding and moving forward bearing damage.

A Backspace Gallery exhibition.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 10 DEC

inVISIBLE: WE WERE HERE. WE ARE HERE.

This multimedia exhibition brings together artists who spent childhoods in confinement in the Ballarat Children’s Home. It is a powerful statement of resistance, persistence & presence.

Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 10 DEC

THOMAS K. LEE: HEY MELBOURNE While the world was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Thomas K. Lee worked on a series of cityscape photographs called, ‘Hey Melbourne’, documenting his personal response to life during lockdown.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

UNTIL 13 DEC

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY VISUAL ARTS STUDENT EXHIBITION The annual Federation University Arts Academy exhibition showcases the work of 2nd Year Visual Arts students.

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

TAMARA BEKIER: BETWEEN WORLDS

Ballarat-based artist Tamara Bekier attributes her love for experimenting with colour, texture and juxtaposition of light & dark to the contrasts between her country of birth, in Russian Ukraine and Australia, her adopted country.

Her work is based on dreamscapes which reflect two parallel worlds - her past and her present.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 4 FEB

WHEREABOUTS: PRINTMAKERS RESPOND

For this exciting project, leading Australian printmaker Rona Green has invited a crosssection of emerging and established artists from across Victoria to participate in a group exhibition exploring their relationship to place, country and home. Each artist has created a new work in a standard size using the printmaking technique of their choice, responding to this theme.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

UNTIL 11 FEB

SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

This exhibition celebrates connections between artists and their works in our outstanding Collection, exploring a range of different relationships between pairs of artists – as partners, family members, teachers, mentors or friends. Pairings in the exhibition include Hans Heysen & Nora Heysen, John Brack & Helen Maudsley, Joy Hester & Albert Tucker, Inge King & Graham King, Brent Harris & Andrew Browne, George Lambert & Thea Proctor and more.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

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1 DEC - 28 FEB

UNESCO CREATIVE CITY OF CRAFTS & FOLK ART DISPLAY

Ballarat is a UNESCO Creative City for Craft and Folk Art. This summer we will be showcasing the handmade creations of local artists and makers at the Visitor Centre in the Ballarat Town Hall.

Ballarat Visitor Information Centre Ballarat Town Hall, 225 Sturt St

2 - 24 DEC

SANDRA T SANDERS: ATMOSPHERE Ballarat Belles presents

golden futures: a macro view

ART SPACE

14 Lydiard St Nth 16 DEC - 14 JAN '24 Open Wed - Sun 10-4 Ballarat

UNTIL 22 FEB

LEILA JEFFREYS: NATURE IS NOT A PLACE TO VISIT. IT IS HOME

This three-panel video work Nature is not a place to visit. It is home is by renowned Sydneybased contemporary artist Leila Jeffreys.

Using some of the world’s most advanced slow-motion film technology, Jeffreys draws a parallel between the bonds that exist between humans, the way actions can shape collective behaviour and the intimate dynamics of the flock. Displayed alongside photographs from Jeffreys' 2019 series High Society.

Art Screen - Art Gallery of Ballarat Alfred Deakin Place (at rear of the Gallery)

UNTIL 31 MAR

PAUL LAMBETH: ALL MY LIFETIME IT WAS THERE

This selection of photos from Ballarat East dates from a 1992 National Trust of Victoria funded heritage project - the first of its kind undertaken in Australia. The photographs highlight substantial changes in one of Australia's most significant colonial era urban areas.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

A celebration of the beauty of the local landscape. Sandra’s atmospheric acrylic paintings are inspired by an emotional response to the natural environment and the relationship between the earth and the sky. The area’s rolling pastures, rounded volcanic hill forms, sublime cloud formations, and ephemeral weather transitions are present.

Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St

6 DEC - 9 FEB

MADE YOU LOOK! PAINTINGS BY GEOFF WALLIS

Informed by his extensive knowledge of art history and contemporary art issues and ideas, the subject of Wallis’ paintings is art itself.

Text is used as a kind of meta-commentary, to invite or provoke direct responses about interpretation and value judgement and broader issues surrounding authenticity, reality, and purity as they pertain to art. Text also plays an important syntactical or formal part in the paintings’ aesthetic - one in which chance, process and facture all figure prominently.

Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St

7 DEC - 21 JAN

TIM VAGG: CULTUREGHOSTS

Rich, high-key paintings that mine imagery from Australian popular culture to explore a socio-political commentary that challenges mythologies surrounding the notion of an Australian identity. Vagg explores the visual impact pop culture images of the 70s & 80s has had on his childhood psyche and how myths and perceptions of national identity are formed and experienced and result in the erasure of other histories. A Backspace Gallery exhibition.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

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UNESCO Display Spheres by Nick Doran

Federation University EYE Exhibition

COMMUNITY ART PATHWAYS Highlighting local artists and makers in the Ballarat region.

Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7) UNESCO Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art Display Town Hall, 225 Sturt St

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9 DEC - 10 MAR

20 JAN - 18 FEB

Layers of Blak celebrates the creative outcome of the Koorie Heritage Trust’s second year of the Blak Design program, showcasing jewellery from eleven Victorian First Peoples artists.

Blak Design aims to foster First Peoples cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector & provide a platform for nurturing sustainable, collaborative First Peoples design practices.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

A collection of artworks that reflect the commonalties Soldiers Hill Artist Collective members have with each other and their historical precinct of Soldiers Hill.

Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth

LAYERS OF BLAK

14 DEC - 30 JAN

LEAH TORLEY: YEAR OF THE RABBIT Famous Self Portraits Reimagined.

A series of iconic self portraits by famous artists, recreated with rabbits as the subject.

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

16 DEC - 14 JAN

GOLDEN FUTURES: A MACRO VIEW

SHAC: CONNECTED COLLECTIVE

25 JAN - 3 MAR

CATHERINE RATCLIFFE: KAZKA

‘Kazka’ is a Ukrainian word for folklore, traditional stories that embody the wisdom of ancestors, life experiences, feelings and dreams.

Ratcliffe draws on her own family experiences and connections to explore the ways in which folk stories can shape our understanding of the world and influence our actions. She puts the question “Is how I am today a reflection of my upbringing or has my ancestral history played a part?” A Backspace Gallery exhibition.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

The Ballarat Belles is a diverse group of women who see our lives as positive, productive and golden. The idea of reawakening and the importance of deep appreciation for the often overlooked has inspired us to create new work that showcases what glitters for us.

We challenge the viewer to look more closely, noticing the beauty in minutiae & finding gold in the small things. Opening Sat 16 Dec 11:30am.

Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth

31 JAN - 7 MAR

13 - 28 JAN

Latin – “through difficulties, to the stars”.

A series of intricate pen and ink illustrations where the tapestries of legend interweave with the emblems of honor and therein lies a realm of enchantment and valor.

Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St

DRAGAN SIMIC: HEARTS FOR EVERY OCCASION

Ballarat resident and international artist Dragan presents an exhibition of his new abstract paintings of hearts - broken, scary, healing, gentle, soft, spiritual, joyful, and loving inspired from his own heart and journey.

His paintings will encourage you to cherish your heart, life and to be happy.

Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St

MARIAH MCDONALD: CULINARY CANVAS - A FEAST OF FOOD ART Digital artwork of food captured in the style of Realism.

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

3 - 25 FEB

EMILY N3VER: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA

15 JAN - 18 FEB

GILLIAN FREESTONE

I have been painting for many years. My art is a mix of oil, acrylic and mixed media. There will be some new works this year, seascapes and a couple of abstract tree paintings, plus flowers and birds as subjects.

Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd

Leila Jeffreys Celery 2019

BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

10 FEB - 21 APR

ANGELA BRENNAN: TÊTE-À-TÊTE & VIS-À-VIS

Brennan works predominantly in painterly abstraction to depict elements of an inner world. Her immersive paintings invite the viewer into her universe: a state of introspection, contemplation & feeling expressed through colour & form. Brennan’s two-room installation will include a new series of large-scale abstract paintings and a sculpture inspired by a 19thcentury-style conversation couch owned by the Gallery which she became acquainted with when visiting the Gallery as a teenager.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

10 FEB - 21 APR

GEORGIA MACGUIRE: ONEMDA

Georgia MacGuire, known in her art practice as Blackgin, states that her heart beats for “Community, Culture & Country”. Onemda is a Woiwurrung word meaning “love” or “the regard that we have for each other that holds us together as a community”. These works connect with the moments in her life where experiences of different places have held and healed her.

They include woven and 3D works, shields, masks and hanging works made from natural materials such as paperbark and feathers.

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

17 FEB - 21 APR

NEXT GEN 2024

Discover the issues, ideas and causes that are inspiring our next generation of young artists. Next Gen 2024 showcases some of the best work created by students from schools from Ballarat and the South Western Victorian region in 2023, who have just completed VCE studies in: Art Creative Practice, Art Making and Exhibiting, Media, Visual Communication Design, Product Design and Technology, and students who have created design or art projects as part of the VCE Vocational Major (formerly VCAL).

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

19 FEB - 24 MAR

ANYTHING GOES

An unthemed mix of Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. artwork that showcases the eclectic nature of the group, celebrating its 42nd year in 2024.

Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd

WHAT'S ON EXHIBITIONS 37 The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria Ballarat Branch Presents our Exhibition

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March 9, 10, 11 2024 10am - 4.30pm Sat-Sun 10am-3.30pm Monday Adults $7 Under 16 Free

St Patrick’s Hall

Corner Sturt & Dawson St Sth, Ballarat

Handmade Goods for Sale – Light Refreshments Available

22 FEB - 23 MAR

FROLIC FESTIVAL ART SHOW

Ballarat Frolic Festival has teamed up with TBH Studio to present an art exhibition that celebrates Queer artists and Queer artwork.

This show is known for its ability to captivate audiences and leave them in awe. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience that will kickstart 2024 with a fabulous and joyous celebration. Opening Thu 22 Feb 5:30 - 7:30pm.

TBH Studio 57 Bridge Mall

23 FEB - 5 MAY

SCOTTY SO: HAI KOT TOU

Scotty So works across media, using painting, photography, sculptures, site-responsive installation, videos and drag performance. The exhibition features the premiere of a new video work paying tribute to the Begonia Queens who were a feature of Ballarat’s Begonia Festival from 1953 to 1993. This will be complemented by images from his series Hai Kot Tou. The artist is photographed dressed in fake items from high-fashion brands, echoing the head-to-toe monogram trend of the new money in Asia.

Art Screen - Art Gallery of Ballarat Alfred Deakin Place (at rear of the Gallery)

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WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WEEKLY SESSIONS

SEBASTOPOL LIFE DRAWING

Drawing the nude human figure from life is a fantastic way to develop artistic skills.

Three sessions weekly - there's no teacher, but we're happy to share our knowledge and welcome all skill levels.

Info: 0477 806 918

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UNTIL 15 DEC

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS

From personalised ornaments to starry Christmas trees and cards, Ballarat is getting its craft on this Christmas. At the Art Gallery of Ballarat, kids can learn to make unique Christmas cards, personalised clay baubles or paper Christmas trees, and sessions begin with a story! For adults, join The Essential Candle Co and Aunty Jacks for a fun-filled session making candles and enjoying some sips on your chosen cocktail, featuring all the deliciousness of Christmas!

Info: christmasinballarat.com.au

ART WORKSHOPS @ TBH STUDIO SAT 2 DEC 10am – 1pm

SAT 16 DEC 10am – 12pm

With Megan. Do you ever meditate and find yourself in the same imaginary space?

I'll guide you in a relaxation meditation to find your special, real or imagined world.

We will then move on to create a wet felted background for that place.

How to plan your project, basic embroidery stitches to get started, resources and lots more. Materials include an embroidery hoop and practice fabric to take home!

FELTED SPECIAL PLACE

THU 7 & 21 DEC 1 – 3pm

EXPRESSION THRU PAINTING

With Karter. Discover your own artistic outlet to release those bottled-up feelings.

With each brushstroke, you'll feel the transformative power of art.

SAT 9, THU 14 DEC / SAT 20 JAN 1–3pm

ZINE WORKSHOP

Learn what Zines are and how they began, all while creating your own personal masterpiece. Bring along anything to serve as an inspiration or to use in your Zine.

WED 13 DEC / THU 25 JAN 1 – 3pm

PRINTMAKING: RELIEF

Come try out the popular relief printing process of linocut. The workshop covers design, image transfer, carving, papers, and printing techniques.

What's On? Follow Us! @BoBallarat

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BEGINNER'S EMBROIDERY

SAT 16 DEC / FRI 12 JAN 1 – 3pm

COPIC DRAWING SESSION

Ever wanted to learn how to master the art of Copic Markers? Join Charli for an afternoon of learning how to shade, layer and blend these versatile markers.

WED 20 DEC / WED 17 JAN 6 – 8pm

ADULT CRAPPY CRAFTS

Every 3rd Wed of the month, we gather together to have a blast and create some truly terrible art. So come on down and let your inner child run wild!

WED 10 JAN 1 – 3pm

COLLAGE WORKSHOP

Let your creativity run wild as you cut, slice, rip, and even stab your way to a masterpiece.

FRI 19 JAN 1 – 3pm

WATERCOLOUR WITH CHARLI Learn the basics of watercolour in a fun and quirky environment with Charli from @a.friend.of.dorothy.

Bookings: tbhstudio.au@gmail.com TBH Studio 57 Bridge Mall

BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC Check websites & social media of venues for more shows & updates over the Summer period.

EUREKA CENTRE BALLARAT 102 Stawell St Sth • 5333 0333 eurekacentreballarat.com.au SUN 3 DEC 12:30pm EUREKA SUNDAY Coda Chroma & Meraki Minds

BALLAARAT MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE

117 Sturt St • 0419 677 713 ballaratmi.org.au / humanitix.com MON 11 DEC 1:30pm Spirit of Christmas SAT 16 DEC 7:30pm Motown Mistletoe with Motor City Sounds

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40 Lydiard St Nth • 5320 5858 artgalleryofballarat.com.au THU 7 DEC 7:30pm ZÖJ: Gelareh Pour & Brian O’Dwyer

RJM'S WINE BAR

95 Mair St East • 4313 4949 rjmswinebar.com.au SUN 4 FEB 1.30pm Blues Fusion SUN 11 FEB 1.30pm The Valentines SUN 18 FEB 1.30pm Sweet Water Blues

KILDERKIN DISTILLERY

14A Hill St, Mount Pleasant • 5333 0333 kilderkindistillery.com.au FRI 8 DEC 7:30pm Whisky on the Goldfields Songs, Stories & Tastings with Amie Brûlée

WENDOUREE CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

1220 Howitt St • 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au FRI 15 DEC 7:30pm A Celtic Christmas SAT 17 FEB 8pm Zeppelin Unledded: The Page & Plant Years SAT 24 FEB 7:30pm Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney

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SUMMER SUNDAYS

PIANO BAR BALLARAT

31 Sturt St • 5229 4086 pianobar.com.au/ballarat FRI & SAT NIGHTS 7pm Piano Bar by Request WED NIGHTS 6pm Drag Bingo SUN 17 DEC 6pm Pitch Please TUE 19 DEC 6pm Rhonda Burchmore & Jack Earle - A Swingin' Christmas SUN 24 DEC 6pm Pitch Please SUN 31 DEC 6pm New Year's Eve Extravaganza THU 15 FEB 6pm The Australian Barbra Streisand Show

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens summersundaysballarat.com.au

SUN JAN 7, 14, 21 & 28

Free concert series with live music, food trucks and Garden Bar in the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Bring your friends and family, relax and soak up the sounds.

CIVIC HALL

300 Mair St • 5333 5888 • hermaj.com SAT 2 DEC 8pm Bjorn Again FRI 9 FEB 7pm Charley Crockett with Emma Donovan & Sweet Talk

15 Field St • voltaballarat.com.au SAT 2 DEC Luke Alessi SAT 16 DEC Hellcat Speedracer FRI 22 DEC Benson SAT 23 DEC Secret Headliner SUN 24 DEC A Christmas Special SAT 27 JAN 8pm Cosmic Psychos, ZEKE SUN 28 JAN 7pm Adam Newling THU 1 FEB The Dreggs SAT 3 FEB The Pearl Jam Experience

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CUBBY HAUS BREWING 884 Humffray St Sth • 4343 1777 cubbyhausbrewing.com.au SAT 2 DEC Jaksyn SAT 9 DEC Lowdown & Dirty

ODESSA AT LEAVER'S HOTEL

80 Albert St, Creswick • 0428 694 258 facebook.com/OdessaAtLeaversHotel FRI 12 JAN 7pm Martha Spencer & Archer

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HOP TEMPLE

Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St Nth • 5317 7158 hoptemple.com.au WED NIGHTS 7:30pm Trivia THU NIGHTS 7:30pm Music Bingo FRI NIGHTS 9pm Beats, Brews & BBQs + DJ SATURDAYS 9pm Live Music SUNDAYS 1:30pm Blues, Brews & BBQs SUNDAYS 6:30pm Live Music SUN 3 DEC 1:30pm Darren Weightman SUN 10 DEC 1:30pm Charlie Bedford SAT 16 DEC 9pm Three's A Crowd SUN 17 DEC 1:30pm Flynn Gurry SAT 23 DEC 9pm Retro Revival SUN 24 DEC 1:30pm Wilson & White SUN 21 JAN 6:30pm Bec & Marty SAT 3 FEB 9pm Bec & Marty SUN 18 FEB 6:30pm Bec & Marty

What's On? Follow Us! Motor City Sounds

@BoBallarat

@bestofballarat

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STAGE STAGE

BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

MON 11 DEC 1:30pm

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Presented by Promac Productions

25 NOV - 3 DEC

SHAKESPEARE'S CAESAR

Presented by Ballarat National Theatre

Caesar is known by many to be generous, powerful, a brilliant tactician, and a wise leader. He is also known to be ambitious. Some Romans look to an old custom; when one man seeks to make himself a king, it is every citizen's responsibility to see him dead. Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare's more unique plays; a story without a clear hero or villain, where the tension comes from the political backdrop of the Roman Republic's final days. A political thriller that tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination and the defeat of his conspirators. Tix: hermaj.com

Brown Hill Public Hall 375 Humffray St Nth

THU 7 DEC 7pm

TEARDROPS ON MY DILDO

Presented by Vanessa Larry Mitchell

Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious!

Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female. Tix: pianobar.com.au Piano Bar Ballarat 31Sturt St

A Celtic Christmas

Star tenor Roy Best from Opera Australia along with award winning singer Michelle Fitzmaurice and compere funny man Chris McKenna will bring their highly acclaimed Christmas production to Ballarat. This show will be packed with all your Christmas favourites with a wonderful mix of classic Christmas carols blended with some contemporary Christmas songs to get everyone in the true Christmas Spirit. Tix: hermaj.com

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St

FRI 15 DEC 7:30pm

A CELTIC CHRISTMAS

Presented by A Taste of Ireland

Get ready for a heart-warming Christmas event like no other! After earning rave reviews across the globe, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland returns! Bring your friends and family together for a festive extravaganza filled with laughter and Christmas cheer as the World’s best dancers and musicians deliver the perfect Christmas night out. Dazzling rhythms meet moments of Irish wit in one unforgettable night of singing, music & dancing. Tix: wcpa.com.au

WCPA

1220 Howitt St, Wendouree

26 - 27 DEC 4pm

AS YOU LIKE IT

Presented by OZACT

Exiled by the wretched Duke Frederick, Rosalind and Celia are cast out into the forest. There they find challenges, adventure, and love, as city meets country. OZACT’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s most underrated comedy will bring the play to life in some of Victoria's most interesting and spectacular locations, from the Mornington Peninsula all the way to the Grampians, all with the help of some of Australia's greatest performers.

Prepare yourself for romance, action, and lots and lots of laughs. So dust off the folding chairs and join us for some Shakespeare in the Great Outdoors.

Tix: ozact.com

Kirks Reservoir Park

255 Daylesford Rd, Gong Gong

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SAT 3 FEB 8pm

NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL: SISTA FLO 2.0

_BoB_97x65mm.indd 1 Got Talent 2023, winner As seen on Britain’s

of ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Georgie has seen it all and is bringing her hilarious award-winning stand-up to the Civic Hall Ballarat for one night only. You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, you’ll cry, it might even hurt, but it will make you better. Make sure you’re there to hear it all in this very special one-off event. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers! Tix: hermaj.com Civic Hall 300 Mair St

BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

pre-show music. Follow The Bard in Buninyong on Facebook for more information.

Tix: trybooking.com or at the gate.

Buninyong Botanic Gardens Scott St , Buninyong

9 - 18 FEB

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

Presented by The Bard in Buninyong

This summer the battle between Kate and Petruchio breaks out at the Buninyong Botanic Gardens. They're getting married and there's more than 10 things they hate about each other! Bring a bite to eat and something to sit on, get there early and enjoy some

Jimmy Rees

8/11/2023 8:53:1

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BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

FRI 16 FEB 6pm

JIMMY REES LIVE

Beginning his career as the legendary Jimmy Giggle on the award-winning ABC Kid’s TV series Giggle & Hoot, Jimmy spent a decade as the face of the iconic series, notching up daily airtime on the ABC, sell-out live performances, an iTunes #1 Christmas album & more. ​Post Giggle & Hoot, in the COVID years, Jimmy’s content resonated around the world with hundreds of millions of views across his social media channels. He was a viral sensation in the truest sense with his quick-witted comedy sketches ​drawing massive audiences, from adoring kids to like-minded adults.

Tix: hermaj.com Civic Hall 300 Mair St

THU 22 FEB 7pm

FROLIC CABARET

Presented by Ballarat Frolic Festival

Always a crowd favourite, Frolic Cabaret is back!

Join us for an unforgettable night of mischief and mayhem. A downright dirty assortment of drag, comedy and cabaret, our carefully curated acts will have you begging for more by the end of the night. Fun, absurd and odd times guaranteed! This event always sells out, so get your tickets fast! Tix: frolicfestival.org Piano Bar Ballarat 31Sturt St

29 FEB - 10 MAR

ANNIE

Presented by Ballarat Lyric Theatre

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage, run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical! Tix: hermaj.com Civic Hall 300 Mair St

What's On? Follow Us! Frolic Cabaret

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BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

MORE TO TO DO DO MORE Buninyong Viage

XMAS

Buninyong Town Ha

SUN 3 DEC 8am – 3pm EUREKA SUNDAY

Craft . Food . Art . Music

Join us to mark the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade with talks, live music and creative activities for the whole family. Coda Chroma and Meraki Minds will perform live in the park from 12:30pm.

Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth

MARKET

Market

Festive fun awaits you in Ballarat as the city comes alive with dazzling decorations, live music and more!

Info: christmasinballarat.com.au

EUREKA

Christmas

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER CHRISTMAS IN BALLARAT

SUN 3 DEC 10am – 2pm BMI MAKERS MARKET & BOOK SALE

Saturday 9 December 3pm to 7pm

facebook.com/buninyongviagemarket

SAT 9 DEC 3 – 7pm MARKET BUNINYONG VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping at the Buninyong Village Christmas Market, with gorgeous craft, art, food stalls and much more!

Come along and experience our Maker Market & Book Sale just in time for Christmas.

Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St

MARKET

SUN 3 DEC 10am – 3pm DESIGN EXCHANGE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Buninyong Town Hall 309 Learmonth St, Buninyong ART

Creative designers and makers, artisan foods & talented musicians.

Join us to celebrate our Summer exhibitions. This free community day includes music, artist talks, artmaking activity, activities for kids, short tours, food options and a bar.

Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth

RACES

SAT 9 DEC from 11am BALLARAT CUP

Enjoy the up-close racing action that you'll only get in the country.

A unique day of fun, fashion and outstanding racing.

Info & tix: country.racing.com Ballarat Turf Club 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest

SAT 16 DEC 2 – 6pm ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT SUMMER LAUNCH

Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth

CAROLS

SUN 17 DEC CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

A 60+ year tradition of Christmas celebration in Ballarat. Info: ballaratcarolsbycandlelight.org.au

Mars Stadium Creswick Rd, Wendouree

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F EV RE EN E T

SUN 25 FEB 10AM-3.30PM

BUILD BETTER • INNOVATE TOGETHER LIVE GREENER • BE HEALTHIER

SMARTLIVINGEXPO.COM.AU CYCLING

3 - 7 JAN FED UNI ROAD NATS

Australia’s best cyclists come to the historic roads of Ballarat, Buninyong and surrounds in the battle for the coveted green-and-gold national champion's jersey. An electric 5 days of racing with criterium, road race and time trial events: the ultimate week of Aussie cycling.

with food vendors & pop-up garden bar to quench summer thirsts. Free entry. Info & lineup: summersundaysballarat.com.au Ballarat Botanical Gardens Gillies St Nth

12 - 16 JAN

FESTIVAL ORGANS OF THE

BALLARAT GOLDFIELDS

An internationally acclaimed festival of fine music held in historic venues in the Ballarat region.

Info: roadnationals.org.au

RODEO

SAT 6 JAN from 5:30pm BALLARAT RODEO

Witness daring cowboys and cowgirls test their mettle as they ride, rope, & wrestle the fiercest bucking broncos and bulls in an adrenaline-pumping showdown of grit and determination.

Tix: kryalcastle.com.au Kryal Castle 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek

Program & tix: ballaratorgans.com.au

TROTS

SAT 20 JAN from 5pm BALLARAT PACING CUP

Showcasing the best in harness racing action + entertainment and dining. For updates and info visit: ballarattrottingclub.com.au

Ballarat Trotting Club Bell St, Redan

7, 14, 21, 28 JAN 4 - 8pm FESTIVAL SUMMER SUNDAYS

Enjoy live music in the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens,

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BEST OF BALLARAT SUMMER 2024

SCI-FI

SAT 20 JAN from 6pm THE SCI-FI EVENT

Dress up as your science fiction heroes, battle it out over your knowledge of sci-fi music. Have a picnic listening to sci-fi inspired tunes. Kids' activities, talks, viewing at telescopes & more! Info & tix: ballaratobservatory.org.au

Summer Picnic, Queer Disco, SunGay Trivia, Frolic Art Show & more!

Program & tix: frolicfestival.org

FAMILY

Ballarat Municipal Observatory 439 Cobden St, Mount Pleasant

17 - 18 FEB

HORSES BAROQUE HORSE FESTIVAL Spectacular performances & displays, enjoy the iconic Grand Parade and get close to these beautiful creatures.

Entertainment and activities for the whole family. Tix: kryalcastle.com.au Kryal Castle 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek

22 - 25 FEB

FESTIVAL BALLARAT FROLIC FESTIVAL

A welcoming, inclusive and diverse festival for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies. Featuring Frolic Cabaret,

to Ballarat CBD, Sovereign Hill • Close & Wildlife Park Transport at our front door • Public 2 & 3 Bedroom Villas • 1,Powered Sites • FREE WiFi&&Ensuite • Camp KitchenFoxtel • Games Room • Playground & FREE Mini-Golf • FREE Eureka Pool • Next Door (Nov-Apr)

Member Discounts for G'Day Park Members Dogs welcome (contact us for details)

FRI 23 FEB 6 - 9pm BACK TO BUNINYONG

A FREE family fun evening where history, music, community & future aspirations converge. Live readings of Buninyong’s historical letters infuse humor & nostalgia, learn from Damon Gameau in 'Regenerating Australia', food trucks, face painting & more!

Buninyong Town Hall 309 Learmonth St, Buninyong

EXPO

SUN 25 FEB 10am – 3:30pm SMART LIVING EXPO

Your gateway to embracing sustainable practices amidst technological advancements, housing demands & waste concerns.

Our 10th-year milestone is bigger and bolder, with a focus on education, community resilience & inclusivity.

Info: smartlivingexpo.com.au Royal Park Cnr Hedrick & Warrenheip St, Buninyong

STOCKADE HOLIDAY PARK

Stay with us in the heart of the historic Eureka Stockade precinct

104 Stawell St Sth, Ballarat 03 5331 2281 eurekaholidaypark.com.au

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FOOD • PRODUCE • LOCAL SEASONAL • ORGANIC

1ST & 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BAKERY HILL • BALLARAT Visit our website or social pages for full schedule

thebridgemarket.com.au

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

BARKLY SQUARE GLOBAL MARKET FRI 1 DEC 4 – 8pm Barkly Square, 25-39 Barkly St

THE BRIDGE MARKET 1ST & 3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Bakery Hill, Ballarat

BALLARAT MARKET SUNDAYS 8am – 12:30pm

Ballarat Showgrounds, Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St

BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET 2ND & 4TH SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Zoo Drive, Lake Wendouree (off Wendouree Pde)

CRESWICK MARKET 3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm

Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)

SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET

3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm 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 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat) DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET

SUNDAYS 8am – 3pm 18 Raglan St, Daylesford (45km from Ballarat) TALBOT FARMERS MARKET

3RD SUN OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)

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