SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome - 25 October 2018
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week. Find out the dates Tom Keneally will be working in the TKC.
A Non-Muslim’s Guide to Islam **NEW DATE: 19 NOVEMBER** - 31 October 2018
**Please Note: This event has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, 19 November**
NEW Weekday Mystery & Crime Reading Group - 5 November 2018
The first meeting of the new Weekday Mystery & Crime Reading Group will be on Monday, 5 November. Interested members are invited to come along, introduce yourself and bring your favourite mystery or crime novel to discuss.
Dr Tim Heard — Australian Native Bees - 5 November 2018
Join Dr Tim Heard as he discusses the diversity and beauty of Australia's native stingless bees; their biology, behaviour, nesting and social life; and how they can be kept as pollinators, pets and for sugarbag honey.
SCREENING: Romance with a Double Bass & Million Dollar Legs - 8 November 2018
Join us for a double feature of two classic short comedy films, Romance with a Double Bass (1974) starring John Cleese and Connie Booth, and Million Dollar Legs (1932) starring W.C. Fields.
Alison Bashford — Great Australians You've Never Heard Of: Lecture 4 - 12 November 2018
Join Alison Bashford to learn the identity of our final Great Australian whose ravels took him from Scott's final expedition in Antarctica to every continent on Earth.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner read by Poetry at SMSA - 14 November 2018
Join the Poetry at SMSA group for a dramatic reading of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner to celebrate 220 years since Coleridge's epic poem was published in 1798.
A Non-Muslim’s Guide to Islam **NEW DATE** - 19 November 2018
Souha Korbatieh discusses the basics of Islam for non-Muslims, clearing up the misconceptions that currently abound around things like halal food, sharia law and gender equity - and what they mean for Australia.
Kerry O'Brien: A Memoir - 20 November 2018
Six-time Walkley award winning ABC journalist, Kerry O'Brien, reflects on social and political upheavals he has witnessed and the personalities who have made history.
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!
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Public Events at SMSA
We Care: Support for Carers
Felicity Rogers from Carers NSW joins us to talk about caring, the resources available to carers, and helping carers improve their health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security.
A Non-Muslim’s Guide to Islam **NEW DATE: 19 NOVEMBER**
**Please Note: This event has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, 19 November**
Dr Tim Heard — Australian Native Bees
Join Dr Tim Heard as he discusses the diversity and beauty of Australia's native stingless bees; their biology, behaviour, nesting and social life; and how they can be kept as pollinators, pets and for sugarbag honey.
Michael Wilding — The Travel Writer
Join Michael Wilding as he discusses his new book, The Travel Writer, the latest installment of his playful mystery and crime fiction series featuring private investigator, Plant.
SCREENING: Romance with a Double Bass & Million Dollar Legs
Join us for a double feature of two classic short comedy films, Romance with a Double Bass (1974) starring John Cleese and Connie Booth, and Million Dollar Legs (1932) starring W.C. Fields.
Alison Bashford — Great Australians You've Never Heard Of: Lecture 4
Join Alison Bashford to learn the identity of our final Great Australian whose ravels took him from Scott's final expedition in Antarctica to every continent on Earth.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner read by Poetry at SMSA
Join the Poetry at SMSA group for a dramatic reading of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner to celebrate 220 years since Coleridge's epic poem was published in 1798.A Non-Muslim’s Guide to Islam **NEW DATE**
Souha Korbatieh discusses the basics of Islam for non-Muslims, clearing up the misconceptions that currently abound around things like halal food, sharia law and gender equity - and what they mean for Australia.
Kerry O'Brien: A Memoir
Six-time Walkley award winning ABC journalist, Kerry O'Brien, reflects on social and political upheavals he has witnessed and the personalities who have made history.Events in the Tom Keneally Centre
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week. Find out the dates Tom Keneally will be working in the TKC.The Rime of the Ancient Mariner read by Poetry at SMSA
Join the Poetry at SMSA group for a dramatic reading of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner to celebrate 220 years since Coleridge's epic poem was published in 1798.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
Mah Jong (Western Version) 2018
Mah Jong every Tuesday and Wednesday for SMSA Members. New players are welcome!
NEW Weekday Mystery & Crime Reading Group
The first meeting of the new Weekday Mystery & Crime Reading Group will be on Monday, 5 November. Interested members are invited to come along, introduce yourself and bring your favourite mystery or crime novel to discuss.
Poetry at SMSA 2018
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.