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WHEN: Open daily until July 29.
WHERE: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Town Hall, Vincent Street, Ararat.
DETAILS: A photographic series by Yask Desai, which focuses on the Aradale Asylum, a former psychiatric hospital in Ararat. Aradale was first commissioned in 1865 and remained operational for more than 120 years. It provides one of the last glimpses into an era of medicine in which considerable amounts of money was spent to construct and run purpose built facilities for residential psychiatric care. Free entry. For more details, phone 5352 2836.
The Australian Rolling Stones Tribute Show
WHEN: Saturday, at 7pm.
WHERE: Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
DETAILS: Performed by one of Australia's premiere rock tribute bands, the show is dedicated to the "world's greatest rock'n'roll band". Delivering the highest entertainment standards and an authentic musical snap shot into a window of time when the Rolling Stones reigned over the music world, with all the live energy of the 1960s & 1970s with songs like Paint it Black, Get Off My Cloud, Satisfaction and more. Entry is $55 for dinner and show, $50 for members. For more details, phone 5338 3000 or visit www.ballaratgolfclub.com.au
Ballarat LoungeRoom
WHEN: Friday, May 30, 6-8pm.
WHERE: M.A.D.E. theatrette, 102 Stawell Street South & Eureka Streets, Ballarat.
DETAILS: The new Ballarat LoungeRoom concept is set to transform winter in Ballarat into someplace warm and wonderful throughout June. Get your dancing shoes on and awaken your inner sultry with salsa and Argentinian tango with Thomas Melgarejo's Showy Dance and Ballarat's Latin band Los Locos. Free entry. Captivating cuisine available. Presented by the City of Ballarat Arts & Culture unit. For more details, phone 5333 0333.
Jazz afternoon
WHEN: Sunday, music between 1-4pm.
WHERE: Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt Street, Ballarat.
DETAILS: The Ballarat Jazz Club presents The Maryborough Traditional Jazz Ensemble. Meals are available from noon onwards. Member entry is $10, non-members $15. Bookings essential. For more details, phone or text 0456 689 123.
Caroline Chisholm Society fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, 12 noon.
WHERE: Smeaton House, Smeaton.
DETAILS: Come for an Autumn luncheon and help raise funds for the Caroline Chisholm Society's work for mums, bubs and pre-schoolers. Two course light luncheon with guest speaker, society's CEO Helen Cooney. Afternoon tea will follow a talk on Caroline Chisholm - the woman by Clara Geoghegan. All proceeds will go to the Caroline Chisholm Society. Entry is $20. For more details, phone Carmel on 5345 6214.
Gridiron
WHEN: Sunday, May 25, 10.30am-4.30pm.
WHERE: White Flat Oval, Ballarat.
DETAILS: Come and watch the undefeated Ballarat Falcons host their first home game against the Gippsland Gladiators and fight for the number 1 spot. The game kicks off at 1.30pm. Come early and watch Pakenham Silverbacks take on Melbourne University Gridiron Club with their game kicking off at 10.30am. it promises to be a great day of Gridiron.
Inspiration Night
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 7-9pm.
WHERE: The George, 27 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.
DETAILS: Get along to Inspiring Ballarat's first Inspiration Night - one of hundreds of nationwide events celebrating Inspiring Australia Day. The purpose of the night is to inspire others, create connections and community and to network. Hear four 10-minute Ted-style talks by amazing local people in our community, including Kristy Steenhuis, Ayesha Hilton, Norm Suckling and Andrew Ferguson. Entry is $10 and all money raised will go to Ballarat charity Survivors of Suicide (SOS). For bookings, go online to www.trybooking.com/EYAY or find out more details at www.inspiringballarat.com