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Talks This Month
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| Tuesday 9 February 2010 |
| Faith, Fundamentalism and 21st Century Terrorism | |
Barrister David Knoll examines terrorism, including what motivates terrorists, the difference between belief-based terrorism and guerrilla warfare, defending values or defending territory, options for fighting terrorism, and are we overreacting?
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| Time: 6:15pm-7:45pm Feb 09 Cost: $32/16 concession incl refreshments
Venue: St James' Hall, Level 1, St James' Hall, 169 Phillip St , Sydney NSW
Bookings: St James' Institute www.sjks.org.au (02) 82271300 |  | |
| Kink: A Straight Girl's Investigation with Stephanie Clifford-Smith | |
"Turned on by something unusual? Interview subjects required for ultra-confidential research into fetishes." was the beginning of Stephanie Clifford-Smith's research for Kink. For the inside story, join Stephanie for a glass of wine as she discusses the book with friend and fellow author, Charlotte Wood. |
| Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm Feb 09 Cost: $10 incl Wine
Venue: The Velvet Room, The Bank Hotel, 324 King St, Newtown
Bookings: Better Read Than Dead Bookshop www.betterread.com.au (02) 9557 8700 | | |
| IQ2 Debate: Popular Culture: I've Seen the Future and it's Junk | | In the first IQ2 Debate for 2010 Stephen Sewell, Peter Craven and Elizabeth Farrelly speak for the motion. Bryce Courtenay, Wendy Harmer and Tom Crago argue against it. There will be an extended floor debate as a number of well-known cultural identities wish to speak. |
| Time: 6:45pm-8:45pm Feb 09 Cost: $32
Venue: City Recital Hall, Angel place, Angel Place, Sudney
Bookings: Intelligence Squared www.iq2oz.com (02)8256 2222 |  |
| Wednesday 10 February 2010 |
| Sappho Old and New: Professor Deborah Boedeker | |
How was Sappho's poetry received in her own time? Why does she continue to fascinate? Professor Deborah Boedeker of Brown University explores the work, life and continuing influence of the ancient Greek poet on modern poetry.
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| Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Feb 10 Cost: $30/$20 Members and Friends of the Nicholson Museum
Venue: Nicholson Museum, Quadrangle A14, The University of Sydney
Bookings: Sydney University Museums www.usyd.edu.au/museums (02) 9351 2812 |  | |
| Costume Design: Catherine Martin with Nell Schofield. | |
Catherine Martin, Academy Award winning costume designer designed a range of linen-prints for the Gallery, and her wallpaper range was used in the exhibition Rupert Bunny: artist in Paris . She discusses her work with TV presenter Nell Schofield. |
| Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Feb 10 Cost: Free
Venue: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney
Enquiries: Art Gallery of NSW www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/events 02 9225 1744 | | |
| Meditation - It's More than You Think! | |
Introducing the wide ranging benefits of meditation, Phil Joseph, who has taught the techniques throughout Europe, USA, Asia and Australia, draws on 15+ years experience as he shares his insights.
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| Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Feb 10 Cost: Free
Venue: Free Trade Coffee Company Cafe, 33 Glebe Point Rd, GLEBE
Enquiries: Clairvision School of Meditation www.clairvision.org.au 0424 449 485 | |
| Thursday 11 February 2010 |
| David Dale and The Little Book of Australia | |
A keen observer of fashions and foibles, David Dale introduces his new book, The Little Book of Australia: A Snapshot of Who We Are, a comprehensive guide packed with fascinating and humorous facts, figures and quotations.
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| Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Feb 11 Cost: Free
Venue: Stanton Library, 239 Miller Street, North Sydney
Enquiries: Stanton Library www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au 02 9936 8400 | | |
| Finding Your Soul Mate | |
Paul Fenton-Smith talks about his new book Finding Your Soul Mate and offers guidance on understanding how to identify soul mates, who may be friends, business partners or family members, plus how we are offered several soul mate opportunities in our lifetime.
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| Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm Feb 11 Cost: Free
Venue: Meeting Room, Level 2, Theosophical Society, 484 Kent St, Sydney
Enquiries: Adyar Bookshop www.adyar.com.au (02) 9267 8509 | |
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