Sydney Writers' Festival

Wednesday, May 21 2008

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• Monday, May 19 2008 •
10 : 00	352: 42 books about art A new exhibition by artist David Sequeira. University of Sydney, Art Gallery 10:00 to 16:30 Free Event New Media Exhibition  More Info
• Wednesday, May 21 2008 •
07 : 30	34: John Gray Business Breakfast Join John Gray for an incisive overview of today’s global politics over breakfast. Café Sydney 07:30 to 09:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, History Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
09 : 15	35: Secondary School Days – Sydney A celebration of books and writing for students aged 12+. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 09:15 to 14:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
09 : 30	36: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Frances Watts A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Frances Watts. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info 38: Workshop: Approaches to Place with Thomas Kohnstamm  * SOLD OUT * A workshop exploring approaches to writing place for both new and experienced writers. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Industry Workshops  More Info 37: Workshop: Writing Children's Picture Books with Libby Gleeson  * SOLD OUT * Learn about the process of writing a picture book for children. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
12 : 30	39: French Lessons: Lunch with Justin North Bécasse’s Justin North share recipes from the world of French cooking over lunch. Becasse 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info 40: Jana Wendt Literary Lunch Jana Wendt speaks with Margaret Throsby about getting under the skin of her subjects. The Sebel Pier One Sydney, Harbour Watch Room 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink, Current Affairs Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info 41: Lunch with Loretta Napoleoni and Leigh Sales Lunch with counter-terrorism, money laundering and terror financing expert, Loretta Napoleoni, with Leigh Sales. The Sofitel Wentworth Sydney 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Current Affairs Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
13 : 00	42: If Trees Could Speak Trees all have stories they could tell. Bob Beale discusses the part they have played in forming our heritage. The Mint 13:00 to 14:00 Free Event Culture & Heritage, History, Science & Environment Lecture  More Info
13 : 30	43: Workshop: Legal Issues for Writers with Jeremy Fisher  * SOLD OUT * Australian Society of Authors Executive Director, Jeremy Fisher, tackles the legal complexities facing authors. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info 336: Workshop: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published with Melanie Ostell  * SOLD OUT * An insider’s view on pitching to publishers for aspiring fiction and nonfiction authors. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info
18 : 00	45: Readings from the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards Geraldine Doogue in conversation with nine of the winners of this year's awards. The Mint 18:00 to 19:30 Free Event Fiction In Conversation  More Info 44: Terry Denton at Newcastle Region Library Join Terry Denton for a fun-filled look at how he writes and illustrates his books. Newcastle Region Library 18:00 to 19:00 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
18 : 30	49: An Evening with Debra Adelaide Debra Adelaide discusses her much anticipated new book, A Household Guide to Dying. Wollongong City Gallery, Blue Scope Steel Gallery 18:30 to 19:30 Ticketed Event Fiction In Conversation  More Info 47: Call Me Mum – Katoomba An affecting and resonant film exploring the human cost of black/white race relations in Australia. The Edge Cinema 18:30 to 20:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Indigenous Film  More Info 48: Jan Wong at Ultimo Library Jan Wong shares the story of her journey to Beijing to search for a woman she betrayed. Ultimo Library 18:30 to 19:30 Free Event Culture & Heritage, Nonfiction, Life Writing Author Talk  More Info 46: Writers as Readers Matthew Condon, Gail Jones and Samuel Wagan Watson discuss their literary education with Mary Kostakidis. Riverside Theatres, Lennox Theatre 18:30 to 19:30 Free Event Culture & Heritage, Fiction, Nonfiction Panel  More Info
19 : 00	50: Is There Hope in Sydney? Are Sydney's residents experiencing a scarcity in engagement, empowerment and hope? James Arvanitakis and Kate Crawford discuss. Museum of Sydney, AGL Theatre 19:00 to 20:30 Ticketed Event Culture & Heritage, Current Affairs, History Panel  More Info
19 : 30	51: Liyarn Ngarn A powerful documentary charting British actor Pete Postlethwaite's journey into Aboriginal Australia with musician Archie Roach. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 19:30 to 21:45 Ticketed Event Culture & Heritage, Current Affairs, Indigenous Film  More Info

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