SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome - 16 August 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.
Wine as Medicine — An Australian Perspective [Sydney Science Festival] - 17 August 2018
Join Dr Philip Norrie as he traces the history of wine as medicine and its unique history in Australia, including why we planted vineyards in our lunatic asylums!
Helen Pitt — The House - 21 August 2018
Helen Pitt shares the extraordinary story of the Sydney Opera House - one of the 20th century's most recognisable building, with new insights into the people involved and controversy surrounding construction.
Our Favourite Poems — Poetry at SMSA - 22 August 2018
Join the Poetry at SMSA group to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special reading of their favourite poems of all time.
Rick Searle — Charles Ulm, Australian Aviation Pioneer - 29 August 2018
Rick Searle reveals the story of visionary Australian aviator Charles Ulm, a contemporary of Kingsford Smith, whose career was overshadowed by his peer and whose last flight disappeared without a trace.
Robert Clancy AM — Influenza & Australia: Its History & Its Science [HISTORY WEEK] - 4 September 2018
Em. Prof Robert Clancy reveals the fascinating story of influenza, its history in Australia and Australia’s significant scientific contributions to understanding and preventing the virus, for History Week 2018.
Activist Commemorations: Bessie Guthrie [HISTORY WEEK] - 5 September 2018
Isobelle Barrett Meyering commemorates the life of activist Bettie Guthrie and explores how feminist communities have developed their own mourning rituals.
Brynn Hibbert AM — Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of: Lecture #3 [HISTORY WEEK] - 6 September 2018
The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are proud to present a new collaborative lecture series, Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of.
Great Australians You've Never Heard Of - 12 November 2018
The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are proud to present a new collaborative lecture series, Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of.
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
Wine as Medicine — An Australian Perspective [Sydney Science Festival]
Join Dr Philip Norrie as he traces the history of wine as medicine and its unique history in Australia, including why we planted vineyards in our lunatic asylums!
Helen Pitt — The House
Helen Pitt shares the extraordinary story of the Sydney Opera House - one of the 20th century's most recognisable building, with new insights into the people involved and controversy surrounding construction.
Our Favourite Poems — Poetry at SMSA
Join the Poetry at SMSA group to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special reading of their favourite poems of all time.
Rick Searle — Charles Ulm, Australian Aviation Pioneer
Rick Searle reveals the story of visionary Australian aviator Charles Ulm, a contemporary of Kingsford Smith, whose career was overshadowed by his peer and whose last flight disappeared without a trace.
Robert Clancy AM — Influenza & Australia: Its History & Its Science [HISTORY WEEK]
Em. Prof Robert Clancy reveals the fascinating story of influenza, its history in Australia and Australia’s significant scientific contributions to understanding and preventing the virus, for History Week 2018.
Activist Commemorations: Bessie Guthrie [HISTORY WEEK]
Isobelle Barrett Meyering commemorates the life of activist Bettie Guthrie and explores how feminist communities have developed their own mourning rituals.
Brynn Hibbert AM — Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of: Lecture #3 [HISTORY WEEK]
The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are proud to present a new collaborative lecture series, Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of.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.Our Favourite Poems — Poetry at SMSA
Join the Poetry at SMSA group to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special reading of their favourite poems of all time.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
Mah Jong (Western Version) 2018
Mah Jong every Tuesday and Wednesday for SMSA Members. New players are welcome!
Mystery & Crime Reading Group 2018
Members, come along to our Mystery and Crime Reading Group for lively discussion and friendly debate with people who share a love of books.
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.Featured Client Events (non-SMSA)
The Operas of Puccini (Opera Bites)
One of Opera Bites' founding members, Murray Dahm, presents an entertaining and informative lecture series on the Operas of Puccini. Starts July 2018.
The Food Equation - Seminar
Hear Alexx Stuart of Low Tox Life, US scientist Dr Jonathan Latham, Marcea Klein, fermented food expert and Mandy Sacher, paediatric nutritionist talk about how to protect our gut.