Sydney Writers' Festival

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• Monday, May 19 2008 •
18 : 30	18: NSW Premier’s Literary Awards Dinner Prizes presented by the Minister for the Arts and the Premier of NSW. Art Gallery of New South Wales 18:30 to 23:00 Ticketed Event Fiction, Nonfiction Special Event  More Info
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
18 : 00	109: Book Design Awards  * SOLD OUT * A gala presentation showcasing excellence in contemporary Australian book design. Powerhouse Museum 18:00 to 22:00 Ticketed Event Nonfiction Special Event  More Info
19 : 00	123: The Bard of Bondi Poet Adam Gibson joins forces with musical group Aerial Maps. The Mint 19:00 to 20:30 Ticketed Event Poetry, Music Special Event  More Info
• Friday, May 23 2008 •
19 : 00	191: When Is War Justified? The Friday Night Salon  * SOLD OUT * Three very different individuals attack or defend the 20th century’s major conflicts. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 19:00 to 21:30 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, New Media, Nonfiction Special Event  More Info
• Saturday, May 24 2008 •
10 : 00	205: Lakelands Olives – Olive Oil Tasting Enjoy free tastings of Lakelands Olives’ delicious oils. Pier 4/5 10:00 to 16:00 Free Event Food & Drink Special Event  More Info
17 : 30	260: Cockfighter’s Ghost Wine Tasting with Toni Patterson  * SOLD OUT * Enjoy a tasting of Cockfighter’s Ghost wines as Master of Wine, Toni Patterson, shares her knowledge. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 17:30 to 19:00 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Special Event  More Info
• Sunday, May 25 2008 •
11 : 00	276: Zine Fair Calling all zinesters and lovers of the independent press! Come along to sell, trade or browse. Museum of Contemporary Art, Forecourt 11:00 to 18:00 Free Event New Media Special Event  More Info
14 : 00	299: Nineteen Eighty-Four Marathon Reading George Orwell’s modern classic will be read in its entirety. Drop by and listen, or volunteer to read. Ariel Booksellers 14:00 to 00:00 Free Event Fiction Special Event  More Info

Bookings - Please refer to each Event for Booking Information.