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"All the Blood and All the Water" - The Play |
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May 8 to May 17, 2008
“All the Blood and All the Water” is a play by Suzie Miller, one of Australia’s new blooming playwrights, which has for its theme the love between two best mates occurring in a melting pot environment, with its subliminal trappings of sex, mateship, culture differences and stereotypes, and with its subthemes of families in cross cultures and of human persons caught in vulnerable situations. “When is blood thicker than water? And which blood is your truth?” These are two questions that could stir your feelings as you watch this exciting play. Angel, 17, who loves hanging out at the beach and catching a wave, is jolted from his peace and quiet when he is made to choose between family, friends and the girl of his dreams. His dad is an Iraqi, a Muslim, and his mom a second generation Italian-Australian. Honey, the girl he is in love with, is an Anglo-Aussie. Ryder, Angel’s best mate through school, is also Anglo-Australian. The conflict comes when Ryder’s older brother Jax is released from prison. Angel is then made to choose between his two worlds, as an ‘Aussie’ or as a ‘Muzzo’. Faced with the prospect being betrayed, he must decide between his family---his blood and kin---and the social world he thought he belonged to, with friends of different cultures. Suzie Miller’s “All the Blood and All the Water” has won the Theatrelab/Inscription Holmes a’Court Award.
The cast includes Sean Barker, Fayssal Bazzi, Emily Brennan, Patrick Dickson, Johnny Nasser, Billie Rose Prichard and Will Snow. The play is directed by John Sheedy. The venue and the performance dates: Riverside Theatre, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, May 6–8, and May 12–15 at 11am. Price is $17 per student/additional teacher. Duration of the play is 90 minutes.
Book online by visiting this website: http://www.riversideparramatta.com.au/performance.asp?pID=550
Or call 02 8839 3399 for more information.
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Sydney Italian Festival |
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Starts May 24 It is Sydney Italian Festival time again! What does that mean? Italian-inspired fashion design. Lots of Italian food and wine. Italian films and music. And of course Italian sports. Where? At venues all over the city of Sydney including the impetuous Norton Street. In a capsule, here are some of the highlights for you: Freshly made Italian gelato, delivered by the gelato cart touring Myer stores, spreading the taste of Italy through all of Sydney on Thursday, May 24, and Sunday, June 3, at Bondi Junction. Italian wine flights, consisting of three tasting glasses with matching tasting plates, and all things Italian including cocktails coming your way nightly during the festival at 2 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay.
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Literary talk with Susan Wyndham, Author and Journalist |
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Come and hear Susan Wyndham, Sydney Morning Herald journalist turned author, as she narrates and inspires you with the remarkable true story of Charlie Teo, “maverick” neurosurgeon, and Aaron McMillan, concert pianist. These are some great people Australians need to hear about! This is a free lunchtime talk, from 12:15 - 1:00 pm, Tuesday, 1 April 2008. The venue is at Customs House Library, Level 2 Meeting Room, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay.
For the information of everyone, the Customs House Library is the newest addition to the City Library Network. Here you will find some of Sydney's best venues for wining and dining, rooms for meetings and private functions. A place where premium commercial offices are located, it is also near public transport (Circular Quay trains, buses, and ferries).
This literary event is sponsored by Sydney PEN, one of 144 PEN centres found worldwide. The PEN’s purpose is to promote freedom of expression, friendship and intellectual cooperation among writers everywhere in the world, that they may truly represent the conscience of world literature anywhere, anytime. Sydney PEN sponsors public lectures and readings by writers, promotes the publication of literary anthologies, and gives national support to government literacy program generally and indigenous literacy program particularly. The PEN goes to schools and libraries, supports writers in detention or prison, lobbies on the issues of censorship and media suppression, including sedition laws.
The PEN’s website is www.pen.org.au email:
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For more information visit these websites: www.sydneycustomshouse.com.au
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Renaissance Food at Your Library |
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The glory and fame of the Renaissance Period are hot topics you could hear these days as you dine and wine at the Customs House Library! Be thrilled with what history has brought to our doorsteps: You would know for instance that in 1533, Ferdinand Magellan's ship returned to Spain without him, because he had perished in a battle with the natives in one of the smaller islands in the Philippines in 1521! However the sea routes that Magellan had discovered also opened the way to the importation of spices to the Old World and the great wealth that the trade had brought to those who had followed Magellan’s routes. Those spices are actually mixed in the food being served you as you wine and dine at your Library. Be informed about the gastronomic trends of the “Golden Age”—that’s the other name for the Renaissance. Listen to the Romans adventurousness that set the paths to further explorations of the world’s hinterlands. Know the influence of world politics, of kings and queens and their damsels, and of renowned theatres, over navigators as they moved over lands and seas seeking for bitter- and better-tasting spices. You will hear all these as you listen to the topic of Renaissance food. A free talk brought to you by the City of Sydney Library.
Here are the venues and the time: Customs House Library, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, 12 February 2008, 12.15pm - 1.30pm. Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, 5 April 2008, at 1.30 pm - 2.45 pm.
While these events are free, you need to call for bookings: (02) 9242 8555; (02) 9298 3060.
Visit this website: www.sydneycustomshouse.com.au
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Free Workshop for Parents, Supervisors on Driving |
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Parents, supervise your kids.
This is what the City of Sydney is trying to point out to parents when it organised free workshops for parents and supervisors of learner drivers.
Scheduled for April 2 and 3 from noon until 1 p.m., these workshops should help parents and supervisors of learner drivers understand the new law for L and P licence holders and the benefits of supervised on-road driving experience. The seminar will also touch on completing the Learner Driver Log Book. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Light lunch will be served. Venue is the Customs House on 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay.
Bookings are necessary. Please call 9265 9061 or e-mail
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to reserve slots.
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The 13th Sun-Herald Twilight at Taronga 2008 |
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When summer starts to sizzle, you can do nothing but give vent to your sizzling spirit! Go partying! Go with the thrills of the brave and the free! Warm up with the outstanding array of Australian talents burning up on the Taronga Zoo stage! That’s the 13th Sun-Herald Twilight at Taronga 2008.
The Sun-Herald Twilight at Taronga displays the best of Sydney in an awe-inspiring setting-its amazingly great weather, its food that delights the eyes and the stomachs, enjoyed with the great company of revelers and sensational entertainment provided by Australian talents. What else can you ask? Go get your friends and loved ones and let them feel the excitement of the open-air night concert in the wild surroundings of Taronga Zoo. For here you will hear the music enhanced by the exotic sounds of animals amidst the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. That alone surely thrills the eyes and uplifts the spirit of the beholder!
Tell you what--these concerts are nothing new. In fact they have become an institution for Sydney’s summer entertainment. Those who had already been here are coming again and again to enjoy that unique experience. Get your tickets early, if you have not done so, or you will miss out the night of musical magic in the wilds! Food and beverages can be purchased at the concert. You too can pre-order a Gourmet Hamper or pack a picnic. Tickets are sold at $40.30 for children and $60.30 for adults.
Remember--it still runs until 29 March 2008. Book now and be part of this special Sydney summer event! Limited tickets remaining! Visit these websites: http://www.4di.com.au/tabid/59/Default.aspx
http://www.sydneyfestivals.com.au/twilight-at-taronga-series.htm
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Arts management seminar by the Arts Law Centre |
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Arts Law Week Sydney
March 31 to April 5
The Arts Law Centre of Australia and the City of Sydney present a series of seminars and workshops for Sydney-based artists, arts organisations, and creatives. Musicians, filmmakers, writers, new media practitioners, and visual, community, and indigenous artists are welcome to attend and learn from the Arts Law legal staff and Sydney entertainment lawyers and industry professionals. Among the topics to be discussed are intellectual property; contracts; Internet, protecting copyright, avoiding liability, and legal issues; licensing; and privacy issues.
Entrance fee is $120 for Arts Law Centre subscribers and $150 for nonsubscribers.
Advanced booking is strongly recommended.
For reservations, call 9356 2566 or e-mail
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Earth Hour 2008: The World Unites Against Global Warming |
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Earth Hour 2008
Unite with millions of people from the world's major cities, including Copenhagen, Toronto, Chicago, Melbourne, Brisbane, Tel Aviv, and Manila and switch off the lights for an hour on March 29 at 8 p.m. and help deliver a powerful message on the need for action on global warming. Started on March 31, 2007, in Sydney, Earth Hour was a massive collective effort participated in by 2.2 million Sydney residents and 2,100 businesses.
The collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2 percent for one hour, which was equivalent to 48,000 cars off the road.
The Sydney-wide campaign made the world take notice, so this year, Earth Hour is going global with residents from 24 cities worlwide turning off their lights on March 29.
To find out more about Earth Hour, go to www.earthhour.org.au.
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Australia Council's Leading Voices Presents Keith Khan |
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March 19
Australia Council for the Arts presents head of culture for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Keith Khan in a very interesting talk about cultural diversity and the art of making creative cities on March 19. The event is part of Leading Voices, a series of perspectives on arts and culture by leading Australian and international experts.
The UK-based cultural expert will talk about his projects that promote social inclusion and drive urban regeneration. Among the projects Khan has handled are the RichMix, a dynamic cross-cultural arts and media centre in London's East End; the motiroti, a London-based international arts organisation producing multilayered new media, visual and performing arts projects; and large-scale events such as the Millenium Dome's opening ceremony, the design ceremonies at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, the Queen's Golden Jubilee Commonwealth celebrations, and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Admission is free. The event is at 5:30 p.m. at the Australia Council for the Arts.
Australia Council for the Arts
372 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills, NSW
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/events/event_items/leading_voices_presentation_with_keith_khan
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Let's Talk About Business Seminar Series |
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March 25 to June 24
Want to venture into business? You might want to catch the seminar series that the City of Sydney is launching by the end of this month. The series is composed of four seminars targeted toward small- and medium-sized businesses wanting to make it in fast-paced Sydney. The first seminar, "Your Business, Your City, Your Future," happens on March 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Customs House on Circular Quay. Lord Mayor Clover Moore will be present and give Sydney residents an idea of the city's plans. Speaker Simon Reynolds will let you see how persistence, belief, and vision can help your business.
"Marketing Matter" is the subject of the second seminar, which happens on April 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Glebe Town Hall. This topic will teach you how statistical date will help you understand emerging market trends.
The third seminar, happening on May 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., is something entrepreneurs now can certainly not do without-technology. This lesson will teach you how to maximise your online presence on the World Wide Web. Venue is the Paddington Town Hall. The final seminar, wrapping up on June 24 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., is "Connect with People and Build Relationships" and teaches you how to motivate your staff, how to expand your business network, and how to keep customers. Venue is the Redfern Town Hall.
Seminar fees are $20 each. Participants who reserve for all four seminars pay a discounted price of $65.
For bookings, call 02 9089 7693.
Contact Details:
Andrea Tattam
City of Sydney
Phone: 9265 9716
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Celebrating Harmony in Australia |
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March 21 is both Harmony Day and the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
This year's celebration includes many multicultural activities at local libraries that aim to celebrate Australia as a melting pot.
If you missed the Russian Information Technology last Saturday, then take note of the next events.
On Thursday, March 13, you can chat with a human book at the Glebe Library on Benledi Room and find out what it is like to grow up as an indigineous Australian or be a migrant.
This Sunday, March 16, Bronwyn Vaughn presents "Aditi and Her Rickshaw," a multicultural storytelling performance for children aged 5 to 12. This event features highly theatrical stories from India, China, and Nepal. Venue is the Customs House on 31 Alfred St. at 1 p.m.
Harmony Day is a yearly initiative that reminds Australian's of the Commonwealth's success in having a multicultural society and is aimed toward promoting good will, respect, and understanding among Australians of various backgrounds.
Glebe Library
186 Glebe Point Road
Glebe 2037
Phone: 02 9298 3060
URL: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Library/Branches/
Nearest Public Transport: bus - Glebe Point Road
Opening Hours: Mon & Wed 9.30am to 8pm, Tues, Thur-Fri 9.30am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to 12noon
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Ku-Ring-Gai Garden Festival |
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Ku-Ring-Gai Garden Festival
March 29-30, 2008
The Ku-Ring-Gai Garden Festival at St. Ives is a two-day cultural event that shouldn't be missed.
The variety of shows in Ku-Ring-Gai Garden Festival is impressive. If you're into music, you would love listening to the Sydney Welsh Choir perform their repertoire: from Bach to Bacharach, the group will sing quality popular songs in Welsh, Latin, and English.
The festival is also a good opportunity to try out the organic and preservative-free wines from Canowindra, specifically Toms Waterhole and Gardners Ground. These wines are mostly exported to Japan and Germany, but locals will get a taste of these in the garden festival.
Sierra Leone dancers will also display their culture through dance, with the use of drums, wooden xylophones, and various stringed instruments. Part of the proceeds of the festival will go to building a children's hospital in Sierra Leone.
For children's entertainment, the Ku-Ging-Rai festival has invited Griego the Great Magician yet again. With his trademark bow tie, moustache, and black eyepatch, Griego is an intriguing character, and his tricks will delight both old and young.
Kids enter free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. They can also get free pony rides and participate in plaste painting activities.
Located 16km northwest of the Sydney Central Business District, St. Ives is a suburb on Sydney's Upper North Shore.
For ticket inquiries, call Bob at (02) 9418 1865.
Ku-Ring-Gai Garden Festival
St. Ives Showground
Mona Vale Road, St. Ives
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Family bonding at the Sydney Royal Easter Show |
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Sydney Royal Easter Show
March 20 to April 2, 2008
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is said to be the largest annual event in Australia, attracting some 900,000 spectators.
A 14-day event action-packed with entertainment, the Sydney Royal Easter Show brings together the country, city, and agricultural segments of Australia in a show that reflects the country's diverse culture and heritage.
The show features some 15,000 competitors with 35,000 entries under 40 different contests covering livestock, domestic, animals, district exhibits, apiculture, poultry, arts, woodchopping, and horticulture, among many.
More than an exhibition, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is also a family event. Children will enjoy the thrills offered at Australia's largest carnival, which features more than 50 games. Children will also get to see farm animals up close across the showground through the Dairy Farmers Farmyard Nursery and the Sunday Telegraph Animal Walk.
There are also samples of food and wine, especially at the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, where you can watch cooking shows and have a snack at one of the stalls and cafes on the showgrounds.
You will also get to witness the Sydney Royal Rodeo riders as well as the International Woodchop Relay and the stunts of Xtreme Korruption.
The Sydney Easter Show is also a good opportunity to sneak in some shopping for arts, crafts, accessories, and other stuff.
Show opens on Maundy Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
You can buy your tickets online and avail of a 10 percent discount. The Website also offers all-inclusive tickets that cover entry and return travel on rail, bus, and ferries.
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Sydney Showground, 1 Showground Road
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Telephone: 02 - 9704 1111
Fax: 02 - 9704 1122
Email:
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Website: www.eastershow.com.au
Reference:
http://www.visitnsw.com/town/Sydney_Olympic_Park/Sydney_Royal_Easter_Show/info.aspx
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Opera Australia launches Arabella this week |
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R. Strauss' Arabella at the Opera Australia
March 8-22, 2008 This week, Opera Australia is presenting a new production of Richard Strauss' Arabella. Directed by John Cox and conducted by Richard Hickox, the cast includes Emma Matthews, Peter Coleman-Wright, and Cheryl Barker in the title role. Performed in German with subtitles, Arabella is the story of the Waldner family: Their finances are bad, as the head of the family, a count, has squandered his fortune. They are thus unable to come up with a dowry for their two daughters, who are played by Cheryl Barker and Emma Matthews (Zdenka). While Arabella may seem like one woman's search for Mr. Wright, the story actually treads between elegant comedy and psychological drama. Strauss' music has glorious, silvery lines, but his characters are anything but romantic. It is said that casting a work such as Strauss’ is always challenging, but Opera Australia manages to pool together a brilliant ensemble who, it is expected, will do justice to the piece. The opera's running time is three hours and ten minutes, with two twenty-minute intervals. Contact Details:
R. Strauss' Arabella at Opera Australia
Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point
Sydney, NSW 2000
Telephone: 02 - 9318 8200
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Website: www.opera-australia.org.au
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Kids' Event – Family Parks Go Camp '08 |
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February 22 to 23, 2008
Bring family and have a fun-filled weekend of camping at the Family Parks Go Camp 08.
Family Parks Go Camp 08 is definitely Australia's biggest-ever free camp-out.
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Zen Art: The Philosophy of Ichigai |
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Up to February 15, 2008
Experience being under the spell of The Philosophy of Ichigai. It is a collection of Zen-inspired artworks done by Ichigai Kanamori.
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Sydney Shakespeare Festival 2008 |
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Until February 17, 2008
Remember Shakespeare, remember this outdoor festival in his honor. It has hit Sydney's inner west. Watch it under the stars while taking in the spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, Anzac Bridge and the Sydney City skyline.
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City of Sydney China Business Summit |
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February 21, 2008
"Looking beyond the resources industry." That's the theme of the new China Business Summit hosted by the City of Sydney.
The China Business Summit is based on the dictum that doing business with China is critical to the survival of our business economy.
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Short & Sweet Festival 2008 |
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Until February 23, 2008
The world's biggest festival of ten-minute theatre, Short+Sweet is on its seventh year and is going strong. Happening at Sydney's Newtown Theater and Seymore Centre, Short+Sweet opened this year on January 16 but continues to run until the 23rd, and we promise you and your love with enjoy a Valentine treat there.
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Cabaret Decadanse |
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February 12 to 23
SOMA, Canada’s renowned adults-only puppet theater group, performs at the Sydney Opera House’s the Studio for a limited 10-show run.
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