Ballarat Q&A
Join Geoffrey Blainey and George Adams for a lively panel
discussion and Q&A about Ballarat and its history, mysteries
and characters. Facilitated by Bryce Ives, head of the Fed Uni
Arts Academy.
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Where: Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, Sturt Street
When: 4pm, Saturday & Sunday
Cost/bookings: Free
More information: www.heritageweekend.com.au
Accessiblity: Wheelchair access
Bryce Ives
High Tea with Lindsay Family Expert Joanna Mendelssohn
Join acclaimed author, researcher and art critic Joanna Mendelssohn for a
decadent High Tea at Creswick’s historic American Hotel, as she talks about her
journey uncovering the secrets of Creswick’s famous Lindsay Family. Amongst the
lush surrounds of the Lindsay Room, Joanna will unravel how research into her two
books - Lionel Lindsay: an artist and his family and Letters & Liars: Norman Lindsay
and the Lindsay family - lead her to discover a different side to the family.
Where: Lindsay Room, The American Hotel, 90 Albert Street, Creswick
When: 2pm to 4.30pm, Saturday & Sunday
Cost/bookings: $46.50
More information & tickets: www.trybooking.com/PMWT or call the Creswick Hub
at 5345 2145
Accessiblity: Wheelchair access
Heritage Expo
Heritage Expo
Visit the grand old dance hall upstairs at Town Hall and immerse yourself in a range
of displays and exhibitions from groups such as The National Trust,
Ballarat Historical Society, collections from the City of Ballarat’s archives and more!
Each group will present a talk or slideshow throughout the weekend. Schedules are
available at the venue and online. Includes the winners of the 2017 Heritage Awards
hosted by the National Trust Ballarat.
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Where: Ballarat Town Hall, Sturt Street
When: 10am to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday
Cost/bookings: Free
More information: www.heritageweekend.com.au
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