SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
VIRTUAL TALK Gods and Demons with Deborah Cassrels - 11 August 2020
Former foreign correspondent Deborah Cassrels joins us to peel back the tourist veneer of Bali and greater Indonesia in her new memoir Gods and Demons.
VIRTUAL MEETING Poetry at SMSA 2020 - 11 August 2020
Join the Poetry at SMSA Group every 2nd Tuesday of each month to recite, listen and discuss poetry in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Members only - guest welcome.
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY The Bicycle Thief (1948) - 12 August 2020
The Bicycle Thief was shot on location in the streets of Rome using non-professional actors, giving chilling authenticity to the story of a man's desperate bid to provide for his family.
VIRTUAL TALK Fire with Stephen Pyne - 18 August 2020
Join the world’s leading fire historian, Stephen Pyne, for a fascinating exploration of the history of fire and Australia's ever-expanding. catastrophic fire season.
VIRTUAL TALK Intellectual Property with John August - 24 August 2020
John August discusses intellectual property and why it now has such a hold over our lives and our freedoms.
VIRTUAL TALK Visions of Futures Past with Kerrie Dougherty - 31 August 2020
Space historian Kerrie Dougherty delves into the fascinating story of space projects that never were, from Britain, Europe, the USSR and Australia, as well as those of the US space program.
VIRTUAL MEETING Murder on Monday Reading Group 2020 - 7 September 2020
**During the Covid-19 shutdown, the Murder on a Monday group have elected to meet "virtually" via email discussion. Find out more** "Murder on a Monday" is a new SMSA crime and mystery reading group for SMSA Members.
Events
Come along to our regular talks, readings and screenings. Covering everything from history and art to current affairs, science and literature, there’s always something on.
Members can also enjoy our members’ social activities and groups. New members always welcome!
Public Events at SMSA
VIRTUAL TALK Gods and Demons with Deborah Cassrels
Former foreign correspondent Deborah Cassrels joins us to peel back the tourist veneer of Bali and greater Indonesia in her new memoir Gods and Demons.
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY The Bicycle Thief (1948)
The Bicycle Thief was shot on location in the streets of Rome using non-professional actors, giving chilling authenticity to the story of a man's desperate bid to provide for his family.
VIRTUAL TALK Fire with Stephen Pyne
Join the world’s leading fire historian, Stephen Pyne, for a fascinating exploration of the history of fire and Australia's ever-expanding. catastrophic fire season.
VIRTUAL TALK Intellectual Property with John August
John August discusses intellectual property and why it now has such a hold over our lives and our freedoms.
VIRTUAL TALK Visions of Futures Past with Kerrie Dougherty
Space historian Kerrie Dougherty delves into the fascinating story of space projects that never were, from Britain, Europe, the USSR and Australia, as well as those of the US space program.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
VIRTUAL MEETING Poetry at SMSA 2020
Join the Poetry at SMSA Group every 2nd Tuesday of each month to recite, listen and discuss poetry in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Members only - guest welcome.
VIRTUAL MEETING Mystery & Crime Reading Group 2020
**During the Covid-19 shutdown, the Mystery & Crime Reading Group have elected to meet “virtually” via email discussion. Existing members of the group will be emailed the details of each discussion.**