SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Tom Keneally Centre OPEN — Everyone Welcome - 23 April 2019
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.
Chess Group 2019 - 23 April 2019
Members, come along to play social chess with like-minded players. Coaching will be available for beginners.
Safeguarding against Elder Abuse - 30 April 2019
Darryl Browne, chair of the Elder Law, Capacity and Succession Committee of the Law Society of NSW, and Richard McCullagh, author of Australian Elder Law, join us to discuss Elder Abuse and how to safeguard against it.
Susannah Fullerton — Ada Lovelace - 2 May 2019
Susannah Fullerton discusses the short life and far-reaching achievements of Ada, Countess of Lovelace, without whom we might not have computers.
Triple Feature: Landmark Silent Films on 16mm - 9 May 2019
For our first 16mm film screening, we are delighted to present a triple feature with three landmark silent films: Film by Samuel Beckett (1969), Un Chien Andalou (1929) and Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Russell Workman — Heritage Shoptops of Western Sydney - 14 May 2019
Join photographer Russell Workman for a fascinating talk his ongoing heritage ‘Shoptops’ project that features the facades of suburban shops circa. 1870 to 1930.
Assoc Prof Belinda Ferrari — The Abys (Sydney) to Antarctica - 27 May 2019
Belinda Ferrari reveals her team's exciting research into the unique microbial ecologies that exist in Antarctica including their recent discovery of bacteria are literally surviving by living on air.
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
Safeguarding against Elder Abuse
Darryl Browne, chair of the Elder Law, Capacity and Succession Committee of the Law Society of NSW, and Richard McCullagh, author of Australian Elder Law, join us to discuss Elder Abuse and how to safeguard against it.
Women and Science Lecture Series
The Women and Science lecture series will examine the huge changes in the roles women play in science, and the view science has of women.
Susannah Fullerton — Ada Lovelace
Susannah Fullerton discusses the short life and far-reaching achievements of Ada, Countess of Lovelace, without whom we might not have computers.
Triple Feature: Landmark Silent Films on 16mm
For our first 16mm film screening, we are delighted to present a triple feature with three landmark silent films: Film by Samuel Beckett (1969), Un Chien Andalou (1929) and Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Russell Workman — Heritage Shoptops of Western Sydney
Join photographer Russell Workman for a fascinating talk his ongoing heritage ‘Shoptops’ project that features the facades of suburban shops circa. 1870 to 1930.
Assoc Prof Belinda Ferrari — The Abys (Sydney) to Antarctica
Belinda Ferrari reveals her team's exciting research into the unique microbial ecologies that exist in Antarctica including their recent discovery of bacteria are literally surviving by living on air.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.Women and Science Lecture Series
The Women and Science lecture series will examine the huge changes in the roles women play in science, and the view science has of women.Susannah Fullerton — Ada Lovelace
Susannah Fullerton discusses the short life and far-reaching achievements of Ada, Countess of Lovelace, without whom we might not have computers.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
Mah Jong (Western Version) 2019
Mah Jong every Tuesday and Wednesday for SMSA Members. New players are welcome!
Chess Group 2019
Members, come along to play social chess with like-minded players. Coaching will be available for beginners.
Mystery & Crime Reading Group 2019
Members, come along to our original Mystery and Crime Reading Group for lively discussion and friendly debate with people who share a love of books.
Murder on Monday Reading Group 2019
"Murder on a Monday" is a new SMSA crime and mystery reading group for SMSA Members.