THIS WEEKEND
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 June: A Dream Play
Come and meet those dancing feet! 42nd Street is an unforgettable tap dancing extravaganza, which celebrates Broadway and the stuff that dreams are made of. Time: 6pm. Cost: Adult $30, Conc $20, UOB Stu $10. Time: Thur - Sat 7.30pm, Sun 4pm. Location: Post Office Box Theatre, Cnr Lydiard & Sturt sts, Ballarat. Ph: 5327 8600 or visit www.ballarat.edu.au/schools/education-and-arts/events
Thursday 20 June: Thursday Racing
This quality day of racing can also be complemented by affordable hospitality packages and presents a great chance to enjoy the Club's premium facilities. Cost: Free (Gate Entry only). Time: 11am. Location: Ballarat Turf Club, Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest. Ph: 5334 6273 or visit www.countryracing.com.au
Thursday 20 June: Foster & Allen
Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for over 30 years. These charismatic singers have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music and their popularity is proven with their record sales. Between them they have sold 18 million records, making them one of Ireland's biggest entertainment exports. Cost: Adult $57, Conc $52. Time: 7pm. Location: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat. Ph: 5333 5888 or visit www.hermaj.com
Friday 21 June: Winter Solstice Market
The laneway beside Mitchell Harris Wine Bar will take on a European feel with market umbrellas, wine barrels and ambient lighting. Mulled wine will be available to sip, as people browse the high quality work of local artists and designers. Inside the venue there will be warmth, yummy food, more wine tasting and cellar door tours during the evening. Products include homewares, millinery, illustrations and accessories. Cost: Free. Time: 5pm – 9pm. Location: Mitchell Harris Wine Bar, 38 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 0418 665 887 or visit www.mitchellharris.com.au
Friday 21 June – Sunday 7 July: Made in Ballarat
The backspace arts venue, presents a public program of exhibitions which showcase contemporary art, craft design and celebrate the arts in our region. South Street Art Studio presents a Made in Ballarat exhibition featuring mixed media art work by Linda Franklin, Martin Hale and Odette Hearn. Cost: Free. Time: Fri 21 July 6pm – 8pm. Sat 7 June – Sun 7 July Thurs – Sun 12pm - 4pm. Location: Backspace Gallery, Huyghue House, Alfred Deakin Place, Camp Street & Police Ln. Email: melinda.muscat@yahoo.com
Friday 21 June: Creswick Theatre Company Movie Night
Creswick Theatre Company presents About Schmidt. This is a touching and funny tale with a superb performance by the one and only Jack Nicholson. Tea and coffee provided. BYO supper if desired. Cost: Gold coin. Time: 7.30pm. Location: Creswick Courthouse Theatre, Raglan St, Creswick. Ph: 5345 2444 or visit www.creswicktheatre.com
Friday 21 June: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back, with a big night of comedy from some of the world’s funniest comedians. A cast of intrepid travelling comedians is hitting the road, entertaining crowds all across Australia. You can be a part of the fun when we roll into Ballarat with a big show featuring some of the best from one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals! Cost: Adult $49.90, Conc $44.90. Time: 8pm. Location: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 17 Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat. Ph: 5333 5888 or visit www.hermaj.com
Friday 21 June: Live Music @ The George Hotel
What better way to start the weekend than enjoying live music from Mark Kunsti. Cost: Free. Time: From 9.30pm. Location: The Lane Cider Bar, The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5333 4866 or visit www.georgehotelballarat.com.au
Saturday 22 June: Live Music @ The George Hotel
Arrange to meet your friends to enjoy live acoustic music from Shane Gilbert. Cost: Free. Time: From 9.30pm. Location: The Lane Cider Bar, The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5333 4866 or visit www.georgehotelballarat.com.au
Sunday 23 June: Bridal Expo
It’s the ultimate planning event for your wedding day! This event includes the latest bridal fashion and jewellery and advice on hire, planning, entertainment, travel, wedding cake decoration and much, much more. Cost: $10. Time: 10am – 3pm. Location: Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, 613 Main Rd, Ballarat. Ph: 9563 8001 or visit www.ballaratlodge.com/weddings/bridal-expo
Sunday 23 June: Piano for Pleasure June Concert
Tristan Doughton, Jason White and Christopher Milne who are senior students of local piano teacher Bron Sozanski, will present an exciting program of piano music from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Cost: Free. Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Location: Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5320 5858 or visit www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au
Sunday 23 June: The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra
The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra is delighted to bring a program featuring the sweet strings of the Violin. Cost: Adult $30, Conc $25, Stu $15. Time: 2.30pm. Location: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree. Ph: 5338 0980 or visit www.wcpa.com.au
Sunday 23 June: 2013 Refugee Week – Community Forum: The Five Things Project
The Centre for Multicultural Youth Ballarat is holding a unique event at M.A.D.E to commemorate Refugee Week. Facilitated by David Vincent Nyuol – the critically-acclaimed author of 'The Boy Who Wouldn't Die' – the forum will include a panel presentation by 10 Ballarat residents who will share their five things through a living exhibition, live performance and afternoon tea. Ballarat residents have free entry. Cost: Adult $12, Child $8, Child U/5 Free. Time: 2pm – 4pm. Location: M.A.D.E. (Theatre), Cnr Stawell St Sth & Eureka sts, (Enter via Stawell St Sth), Ballarat. Ph 1800 287 113 or visit www.made.org
MIDWEEK
Tuesday 25 June: The Wiggles – Taking off
The world's most popular children's entertainment group The Wiggles, are heading out on the road to introduce their new team. After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, it's the beginning of an exciting new era for The Wiggles as they head out on their 'Taking Off' tour. Cost: $32.50. Time: 10am & 12.30pm. Location: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree. Ph: 5338 0980 or visit www.wcpa.com.au
Wednesday 26 June: Art Insight - Peter Perry
Alice Marian Ellen Bale is one of Australia’s most significant painters of flowers. Peter Perry, Director of Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum and author of a book on Bale discusses her life and work. Cost: Free. Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Location: Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5320 5858 or visit www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au
NEXT WEEKEND
Friday 28 June: "Medieval Knights" - Dinner & Show
At the new Kryal Castle, experience more fun and excitement than ever before. A gourmet medieval inspired 3-course dinner fit for royalty, combined with a spectacular interactive event where the King and Queen of Kryal bring medieval times to life. Meet the Royal party, and prepare for the King's Coronation Dinner! Enjoy your glass of mead and join in as much or as little as you wish - this is a robust, fun and lively night that will thrill you with hours of laughter. Dance with the cast, sing, bang your fists on the table and indulge as your wench looks after your dining needs. We also have a range of medieval costumes to help you really look the part. Cost: $79. Time: 7pm. Location: Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek. Ph: 5334 7388 or visit www.kryal.com.au
Friday 28 June: Live Music @ The George Hotel
Drop by the Cider Bar to enjoy live music from Mark Kunsti. Cost: Free. Time: From 9.30pm. Location: The Lane Cider Bar, The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5333 4866 or visit www.georgehotelballarat.com.au
Saturday 29 June: Starry Winter Nights
The winter sky will be magnificent with the centre of our Galaxy high up in the sky allowing us to explore some of the exotic objects that lie around it. Bookings are essential to confirm viewing times. Third Rock Cafe is open for Astroburgers and refreshments or BYO picnic, two viewings at the telescopes, music by the Goldfields Quartet and a presentation about the Mysteries of the Milky Way Galaxy. Cost: Adult $15, Conc $10, Stu $6, Family $35. Time: 5pm – 10pm. Location: Ballarat Observatory, Magpie St, Mount Pleasant. Ph: 5332 7526 or visit www.observatory.ballarat.net
Saturday 29 June: Live Music @ The George Hotel
Just off the lane at The Cider Bar, Vincent will be treating guests to live acoustic music. Cost: Free. Time: From 9.30pm. Location: The Lane Cider Bar, The George Hotel, 27 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5333 4866 or visit www.georgehotelballarat.com.au
Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July: Sovereign Hill
Join us for a day of merry Christmas fun - there’ll be snowfalls, visits from St Nicholas and carols every day. We’ll have Christmas trees decked in ribbons, sparkling decorations and yummy Christmas treats to eat. The kids will love the ‘hands-on’ Christmas crafts and ‘snow’ play with our very own ‘Fluffy Stuff’. There’ll be a puppet show and a rollicking pantomime plus gold panning, mine tours, coach rides, candlemaking, bowling and all our daily favourites to keep everyone entertained. Cost: Adult $47, Conc $37.60, Child (5-15) $21.40, U/5 Free. Time: 9am – 5.30pm. Location: Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Ballarat. Ph: 5337 1100 or visit www.sovereignhill.com.au
Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July: Ballarat Wildlife Park
11.00am Guided Tour - An easy walk around the facility with one of our friendly and expert guides. In the tour your guide will get you up close and personal with all our famous Australian animals with an informative and fun filled commentary. On the tour you can pat a koala, see the ferocious sounding Tasmanian Devils, feed Kangaroos, meet and pat Patrick the Wombat, see some of the most venomous Snakes of the world, see Saltwater Crocodiles and much more! Cost: Adult $25, Child (4-15) $15, Family (2A & 4C) $70. Time: 9am – 5.30pm. Location: Ballarat Wildlife Park, Cnr York & Fussell sts, Ballarat East. Ph: 5337 1100 or visit www.wildlifepark.com.au
Saturday 29 June – Sunday 14 July: Kryal Castle
Within the Castle walls is a medieval town of activities, negotiate the Dragon's Labyrinth which tells of legends and the story of the Land of Kryal. Continue the journey to witness daring jousting or see the Wizard mix potions in his workroom display. Buy sweets from the Tooth Fairy Lolly Shop, try on an outfit at the King's Britches Costume Emporium. The Torture Dungeon and Museum is a fascinating display of medieval torture implements. Also explore the maze, Knights Round Table Tower, Bravehearts Playground and so much more. Interactive experiences, storytelling, demonstrations and activities ensure that Kryal Castle offers the very best in family fun - for the young, and young at heart! Cost: Adult $28.50, Conc $23, Child $17, U/4 Free, Family $79. Time: 10am – 5pm. Location: Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek. Ph: 5334 7388 or visit www.kryal.com.au
Saturday 29 June – Sunday 14 July: Meet and Feed the Alpacas
Come and meet our friendly alpacas! Learn all about these gorgeous creatures, and feed them too! Cost: Free. Time: 9am – 5pm, Feeding times: 10am & 2pm. Location: The Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick. Ph: 5345 2202 or visit www.creswickwool.com.au
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 June: U/14 Winter Baseball Championships
The Victorian Winter Championships are conducted during the winter months, under the auspices of Baseball Victoria. The Championships offer players at all levels the opportunity to participate in an elite regional competition with a long and distinguished tradition in Victorian baseball. Cost: Spectators free entry. Time: 9am – 4pm. Location: Prince of Wales Park, Gillies St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 9645 8000 or visit www.baseballvictoria.com.au
Sunday 30 June: King of Ballarat (KOB) MTB Mountain Bike Series
Club MUD hosts the King of Ballarat (KOB) downhill MTB series. The KOB is a 3 race series run in winter, the off season for local Australian MTB events. Three tracks are selected for the series each year, competitors get two timed runs of the selected track used for that particular rounds racing. Cost: Spectators free entry. Time: 9am – 4pm. Location Black Hill lookout, Sim St, Ballarat. Ph: 0408 175 350 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/Club-MUD/79327603515
Sunday 30 June: Sunday Afternoon Delight
Featuring an afternoon of live music performed by Gary West and The Decades, 2 course lunch and Devonshire teas. Cost: $25. Time: 1pm. Location: Ballarat and District Trotting Club, Cnr Bell & Sutton sts, Redan. Ph: 5335 9041 or visit www.ballarattrottingclub.com.au
Sunday 30 June: Red Hot Rhythmakers
The Ballarat Jazz Club presents Red Hot Rhythmakers for an afternoon of music, laughter and dancing. Cost: Members $10, Non-members $15. Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Location: Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St, Ballarat. Ph: 0439 700 219 or visit www.ballaratjazzclub.weebly.com
Sunday 30 June: Last Sunday in June Concert - Suzuki Violins
Join violinists from the Ballarat Suzuki Violin Studio of Sarah Walters for an afternoon concert that will include works by Vivaldi, Rameau, Handel and Telemann. The programme will comprise solo pieces, group playing and concertos for two and four violins. Cost: Free. Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Location: Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat. Ph: 5320 5858 or visit www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au