Events

An Afternoon of Poetry and Prose

Events – August 2nd, 2007 by Don

AN AFTERNOON OF POETRY & PROSE IN AID OF LIFE FORCE CANCER FOUNDATION
Come along and bring your friends to help ensure that Life Force can continue its vital work in supporting people living with cancer.
Join our guests as they share with us their
favourite works
BESSIE BARDOT
LUCY BELL
ARTHUR DIGNAM
DREW FORSYTHE
LINDA JAIVIN
ROBYN WILLIAMS
WILLIAM ZAPPA
MC - LISA FORREST
http://www.lifeforce.org.au/flyer.html

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Young Blood: Designers Market (evening)

Events – August 1st, 2007 by Don

Get into the Sydney Design 07 buzz at Young Blood, a showcase of the best new Australian design that gives you the opportunity to buy local, meet the makers and enjoy great food and drinks, demonstrations and live entertainment. Young Blood is part of the Powerhouse Museum’s mission to nurture Australian design talent and launch […]

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Love and Humanism of Muslim Mystic Rumi

Events – July 30th, 2007 by Don (1 response)

Mavlana Jalal Ad-din Rumi is one of the greatest Muslim mystics and poets. His universal message transcends centuries and presents a love that embraces all humanity. Author and president of Affinity Intercultural Foundation Mehmet Ozalp, discusses this extraordinary poet in the context of the Arts of Islam Exhibition.
Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm Aug 01 Cost: Free
Venue: Art Gallery […]

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Catriona Elder: Being Australian: Narratives of National Identity

Events – July 25th, 2007 by Don

Venue: gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Cost: Free
RSVP: gleebooks - 9660 2333

Catriona Elder explores the origins and meanings behind the many stories we tell ourselves about what it means to be ‘Australian’, and to be ‘un-Australian’ in this introduction to Australian culture, society and history. After a century of speculation by writers, filmmakers, travelers […]

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Food for Thought Conversations: LIFE IN OUR CITY Series

Events – July 24th, 2007 by Don

Wednesday 25th July 2007 at 12.30pm
Green and open spaces in Sydney
With increasing numbers of people living in units and higher density housing, our important green and open spaces become even more vital to city life. A discussion about our uses of and challenges faced by Sydney’s green spaces.
Dr Allison Cadzow (Researcher, Parklands, Cultures and […]

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Micro-Credit and the Grameen Foundation Australia

Events – July 22nd, 2007 by Don

Shan Ali of the Grameen Foundation Australia, explains the concept of Micro-Credit and the principles which underpin the operation of the Grameen Bank (founded by Professor Muhammad Yunus, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize).
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Jul 31 Cost: $3
Venue: Humanist House, 10 Shepherd St, Chippendale
Enquiries: John August www.sydneyshove.org 0419 683 353

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“Sorrow Of My Native Land”

Events – July 15th, 2007 by Don

Event: Session with Bonnie Serov Author of “Sorrow Of My Native Land” - Castle Hill
Date: 17/07/2007
Description:
Bonnie Serov is a local resident with who has experienced life beyond her years. Bonnie will be sharing about her book, Sorrow of My Native Land, which is about her family’s journey as refugees as they escape from […]

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http://www.stringmansassy.com/sms.html

Events – July 12th, 2007 by Don

I spotted this guys, Stringmansassy back home in Briz Vegas a few years back, and just stumbled across them on the Basement Site today. The basement’s site lets you listen to a clip from some of the performers. It seems that their sound has evolved somewhat. Should be a good night.
The Basement Nightclub
29 Reiby Place
Circular […]

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