SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
VIRTUAL TALK Climate change and the post-COVID world with Lesley Hughes - 28 September 2020
Lesley Hughes will provide an update on how we are tracking with emissions in relation to the Paris targets, how climate impacts are ramping up, and how we can use the lessons of the pandemic to shape a more positive future.
VIRTUAL TALK: The Making of the Australian Working Class with Babette Smith - 7 October 2020
Join historian Babette Smith as she explains how the research for her book The Luck of the Irish reveals that the reaction of ordinary prisoners to the convict system was crucial to creating the Australian working class.
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY Le Cercle Rouge (1970) - 8 October 2020
After leaving prison, master thief Corey crosses paths with a notorious escapee and an alcoholic former policeman. The trio proceed to plot an elaborate heist.
VIRTUAL MEETING Murder on Monday Reading Group 2020 - 12 October 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.
VIRTUAL MEETING Poetry at SMSA 2020 - 13 October 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.
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 Climate change and the post-COVID world with Lesley Hughes
Lesley Hughes will provide an update on how we are tracking with emissions in relation to the Paris targets, how climate impacts are ramping up, and how we can use the lessons of the pandemic to shape a more positive future.
VIRTUAL TALK: The Making of the Australian Working Class with Babette Smith
Join historian Babette Smith as she explains how the research for her book The Luck of the Irish reveals that the reaction of ordinary prisoners to the convict system was crucial to creating the Australian working class.
VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY Le Cercle Rouge (1970)
After leaving prison, master thief Corey crosses paths with a notorious escapee and an alcoholic former policeman. The trio proceed to plot an elaborate heist.SMSA Members' Activities and Events
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.**
VIRTUAL MEETING Murder on Monday Reading Group 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.