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    Speaking of Music… Jazz & Democracy - 26 February 2019

    Dr. Wesley J. Watkins, IV believes engaging the jazz-as-democracy metaphor helps young people develop interdisciplinary thinking, synthesis and analysis skills. This is the first lecture of the 'Speaking of Music...' series presented by SMSA and the Royal Society of NSW

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    John August — Marvels of Engineering & Industrial Heritage - 27 February 2019

    Join John August for a fascinating exploration extraordinary engineering works, antique machines, scientific curiosities, strange objects and natural wonders.

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    Advance Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019

    The Annual General Meeting of the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will be held in the Mitchell Theatre on Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney on Tuesday, 12 March 2019, commencing at 12:30pm.

Events Show All

  • 26 FebTom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome
  • 26 FebSpeaking of Music… Jazz & Democracy
  • 27 FebJohn August — Marvels of Engineering & Industrial Heritage

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  • 3 FebThe Year of the Farmer by Rosalie Ham
  • 3 FebAnd Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrick Backman
  • 3 FebConvenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

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Information Session for Potential Board Nominees

An information session for members interested in standing for the SMSA board will be held on Monday, 18 February at 5.30pm in the level 3 Boardroom.
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Tom Keneally Centre reopens for 2019

After taking a break over the extended-holiday period, the Tom Keneally Centre will reopen on Tuesday, 5th Feb 2019.

SMSA grant helps KYDS support youth mental health

An SMSA grant to KYDS Youth Development Services has supported the provision of personalized counselling and mental health support to young people, helping them to understand and manage difficult issues in their lives.

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Mitchell Theatre

Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Mitchell Theatre is perfect for your event. Seating up to 170 people, with full AV.
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Our four meeting rooms can be booked as a single room or opened up into double, triple or quadruple rooms. …

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SMSA can assist with catering on request, covering everything from breakfast meetings, lunches, afternoon teas and cocktail functions.

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