SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
VIRTUAL MEETING Poetry at SMSA 2020 - 9 June 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 TALK How to be an Australian with Ashley Kalagian Blunt - 10 June 2020
Ashley Kalagian Blunt joins for a virtual chat about Australian identity and culture through the eyes of a slightly anxious Canadian.
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY Nicolas Roeg’s Walkabout (1971) - 11 June 2020
In Walkabout, a teenaged girl (Jenny Agutter) and her brother struggle to survive in the harsh Australian desert until they encounter a young Aboriginal boy (David Gulpilil, in his first role).
VIRTUAL TALK Mark Dunn — The Convict Valley - 18 June 2020
In The Convict Valley Mark Dunn reveals the colonial past of the Hunter Valley, the convicts, the white settlers and the original Aboriginal landowners.
VIRTUAL TALK John August — Close to Home: Sydney's Marvels - 24 June 2020
With ravel restrictions being eased, but still in place, this is the perfect time to explore some of Sydney's hidden treasures online with John August
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY George Orwell's Animal Farm (1954) - 27 June 2020
Farmyard animals revolt against the farmer and establish their own "Animal Farm", but as time goes on their leaders create a new tyranny.
VIRTUAL MEETING Murder on Monday Reading Group 2020 - 6 July 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 How to be an Australian with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Ashley Kalagian Blunt joins for a virtual chat about Australian identity and culture through the eyes of a slightly anxious Canadian.
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY Nicolas Roeg’s Walkabout (1971)
In Walkabout, a teenaged girl (Jenny Agutter) and her brother struggle to survive in the harsh Australian desert until they encounter a young Aboriginal boy (David Gulpilil, in his first role).
VIRTUAL TALK Mark Dunn — The Convict Valley
In The Convict Valley Mark Dunn reveals the colonial past of the Hunter Valley, the convicts, the white settlers and the original Aboriginal landowners.
VIRTUAL TALK John August — Close to Home: Sydney's Marvels
With ravel restrictions being eased, but still in place, this is the perfect time to explore some of Sydney's hidden treasures online with John AugustVIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY George Orwell's Animal Farm (1954)
Farmyard animals revolt against the farmer and establish their own "Animal Farm", but as time goes on their leaders create a new tyranny.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.**