SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Elspeth Probyn — Eating the Ocean - 6 June 2017
Elspeth Probyn discusses the implications of the life within our oceans disappearing, the food politics of fish consumption, and fish/human entanglement.
Mabo: Life of an Island Man (Documentary) - 7 June 2017
A special screening of Mabo: Life of an Island Man about Eddie Mabo and his fight for recognition of native title as part of our events marking the 25th anniversary of the Mabo High Court decision.
Angelopoulos' The Travelling Players / Ο Θίασος (1975) - 17 June 2017
A troupe of threadbare players travel through Greece performing 'Golfo The Shepherdess', a traditional folk story, during a time of political upheaval.
Paul Irish — Hidden in Plain View - 20 June 2017
Join historian Dr Paul Irish as he discusses the process of piecing together the Aboriginal history of coastal Sydney, with help from the Indigenous community
Craig Ritchie — 25 Years of Mabo - 26 June 2017
Craig Ritchie, CEO of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, joins us to discuss the history and significance of the 1992 Mabo High Court decision 25 years on.
Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse - 28 June 2017
Learn how to identify elder abuse and how to get help for yourself or another person. ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE: 1800 628 221
Members Tour: Rookwood Cemetery 150th Anniversary Tour (second date) - 23 June 2017
SMSA Members are invited to tour the historic Rookwood Cemetery for their 150th Anniversary Celebrations.
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Notice of changes to SMSA membership rates
Effective 1 July 2017, the annual membership subscription rates for the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will change
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Handy cyber security and internet safety links that our expert speakers shared with us at our recent 'Protecting Yourself Online — Cyber Safety for Seniors' talk.Affordable, Convenient Venue Hire
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.
Meeting Rooms
Our four meeting rooms can be booked as a single room or opened up into double, triple or quadruple rooms. …
Catering
SMSA can assist with catering on request, covering everything from breakfast meetings, lunches, afternoon teas and cocktail functions.
