Sydney Writers' Festival

Sunday, May 25 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
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
10 : 00	351: Adrian Cook: Portraits. Sydney Writers’ Festival 2007 An exhibition of black and white portraits taken by Adrian Cook at Sydney Writers’ Festival’s 10th Year Anniversary in 2007. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 10:00 to 17:00 Free Event New Media Exhibition  More Info
• Sunday, May 25 2008 •
09 : 30	267: Dear Mr Rudd: Ideas for Australia Leading Australian thinkers discuss their hopes and expectations for the country’s future. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 2/3 09:30 to 10:30 Free Event Current Affairs, Nonfiction Panel  More Info 269: Spotlight on Asia Jose Dalisay Jr, David Davidar and Felix Cheong discuss their work. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Fiction Panel  More Info 268: Storytime with Mem Fox Mem Fox takes children on a journey to 'Where the Giant Sleeps'. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info 265: Tashi and the Phoenix and Other Marvels Kids, get an exclusive sneak-preview of Tashi’s next thrilling adventure! Pier 2/3, Downstairs 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info 266: Missing Children John Burnside and Philippe Claudel discuss their darkly imagined novels with Christine Cremen. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Crime Panel  More Info
10 : 00	273: Colonial Ambition: A Walking Tour of Old Sydney’s Political Sites  * SOLD OUT * Peter Cochrane and Bruce Elder bring the landmarks and characters of the city's political past to life. Various 10:00 to 12:00 Ticketed Event Culture & Heritage, History Tour  More Info 272: The Soundtrack of My Life Veny Armanno and Gregory Day discuss their protagonists’ profound love of music. Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio 10:00 to 11:00 Free Event Fiction, Music Panel  More Info 270: Tea in the Library Annette Freeman speaks about fulfilling her dream to open a bookshop cafe in Sydney. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 1 10:00 to 11:00 Free Event Life Writing In Conversation  More Info 271: Paul Ham in Conversation Paul Ham discusses his new book 'Vietnam: the Australian War'. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 4 10:00 to 11:00 Free Event History, Culture & Heritage, Current Affairs, In Conversation  More Info
10 : 30	274: The Word Spy with Ursula Dubosarsky Kids, learn to speak Pig Latin, find out what an oxymoron is and make up a new alphabet! Bangarra Mezzanine 10:30 to 11:30 Free Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info
11 : 00	281: Australian Lives  * SOLD OUT * Kate Llewellyn, Georgia Blain and Kathleen Stewart discuss autobiographical writing. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 11:00 to 12:00 Ticketed Event Life Writing Panel  More Info 280: Don Watson’s American Journey Don Watson explores his ambivalence and affection for the nation that has influenced him more than any other. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 11:00 to 12:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, Life Writing Author Talk  More Info 279: Growing Up Asian in Australia Quiet Achiever. FOB. Banana. Are these labels based on some degree of truth, or only fiction? Sydney Dance Company, Studio 2/3 11:00 to 12:00 Free Event Culture & Heritage Panel  More Info 275: Creating a Hurly Burly World for Pearlie Wendy Harmer and Gypsy Taylor speak to young readers about their latest Pearlie adventure. Bangarra Theatre 11:00 to 12:00 Free Event Children & Young Adults Author Talk  More Info 277: Peter van Onselen in Conversation What does it take to paint a picture of Australia’s head of government? Peter van Onselen shares his experiences with George Negus. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 11:00 to 12:00 Ticketed Event Nonfiction, Life Writing, Current Affairs In Conversation  More Info 278: Stefan Merrill Block in Conversation Stefan Merrill Block talks to Will Atkinson about 'The Story of Forgetting'. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 11:00 to 12:00 Ticketed Event Fiction In Conversation  More Info 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
11 : 30	284: Honouring Nature Ashley Hay and Bob Beale rethink old ways and kindle new ways of thinking about nature. Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio 11:30 to 12:30 Free Event Science & Environment Panel  More Info 282: The First Time First-time novelists Chris Womersley and Toni Jordan share their journey to publication with Anton Enus. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 1 11:30 to 12:30 Free Event Industry Panel  More Info 283: Sydney’s Underbelly Tom Gilling and Lenny Bartulin talk about their characters finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 4 11:30 to 12:30 Free Event Fiction Panel  More Info
12 : 00	285: Westside at the Wharf A showcase of young writers, artists and photographers of Western Sydney. Bangarra Mezzanine 12:00 to 13:00 Free Event Fiction Reading  More Info
12 : 30	287: Aliens Among Us Craig Schuftan examines the rock star as outsider and why Dostoyevsky is as important to the history of Rock as The Stones. Museum of Contemporary Art 12:30 to 13:30 Free Event Music Author Talk  More Info 286: Enjoy the Trip Barry Divola and Thomas Kohnstamm discuss their travel memoirs and the less romantic side of travel writing. Bangarra Theatre 12:30 to 13:30 Free Event Travel Panel  More Info 290: Jon Lee Anderson on Latin America Jon Lee Anderson has been writing about conflict zones for over 20 years. He speaks about Latin America. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 2/3 12:30 to 13:30 Free Event History, Current Affairs In Conversation  More Info 237: Kylie Kwong’s China Kylie Kwong shares stories of rediscovering her heritage and exploring the food and culture of China with Margaret Throsby. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Food & Drink Author Talk  More Info 288: Mem Fox in Conversation Australia’s most highly regarded picture-book author talks about inspiring the next generation of readers. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Fiction In Conversation  More Info 291: The Future of Feminism Sarah Hall, Emily Maguire and Lynne Segal discuss the relevance, achievements and future of feminism. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Nonfiction, Current Affairs, History Panel  More Info 292: Women in Politics  * SOLD OUT * Margaret Reynolds and Margot Saville discuss the importance of women in politics. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, Nonfiction, Life Writing Panel  More Info 293: Eat Ate: Italian Lunch with Guy Mirabella Join Guy Mirabella for a lazy Sunday lunch as he shares his recipes and passions. Ventuno Pizzeria 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
13 : 00	294: Food as Communication: Secrets of the Red Lantern Red Lantern’s Pauline Nguyen speaks about the language of food in her family. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre 13:00 to 14:30 Free Event Food & Drink, Life Writing In Conversation  More Info 295: Now and Beyond Elizabeth Farrelly and Richard Watson discuss the future and what we might do to ensure that when we get there, it will be worth staying. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 1 13:00 to 14:00 Free Event Current Affairs Panel  More Info 297: Editing Today Four leading editors provide an insight into the editorial process. Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio 13:00 to 14:00 Free Event Industry Panel  More Info 296: Astronomical Space is really, really big. Astronomer to the stars, Fred Watson, guides us through it. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 4 13:00 to 14:00 Free Event Science & Environment, Nonfiction In Conversation  More Info
13 : 30	298: The Sydney Readings: The Countries of Sydney Poets Jill Jones, Robert Adamson and Martin Langford explore Sydney’s various countries. Bangarra Mezzanine 13:30 to 14:30 Free Event Poetry Reading  More Info
14 : 00	306: American Dreaming Don Watson, James Reston Jr, Andrew Bacevich and Ian Klaus discuss the USA, home to the best and worst of everything. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 14:00 to 15:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, History Panel  More Info 303: An Unimagined Journey with Imran Ahmad Imran Ahmad speaks about his memoir 'Unimagined' with Bruce Elder. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 14:00 to 15:00 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Current Affairs Author Talk  More Info 302: Boycott Lisa Forrest tells the story of Australia’s controversial involvement in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 14:00 to 15:00 Ticketed Event Culture & Heritage, History, Life Writing In Conversation  More Info 301: Creative Dissent Can satirists, bloggers, musicians and performers challenge the status quo? Museum of Contemporary Art 14:00 to 15:30 Free Event New Media, Current Affairs Panel  More Info 300: Fight for Liberty and Freedom John Maynard discusses the commitment and sacrifices made by early Aboriginal activists. Bangarra Theatre 14:00 to 15:00 Free Event Indigenous, History, Culture & Heritage Lecture  More Info 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 304: Talks After Noon: Phoenix Mission to Mars Kerrie Dougherty speaks about the Phoenix mission to Mars, due to land on May 26. Powerhouse Museum 14:00 to 15:00 Free Event Science & Environment Author Talk  More Info 308: The Whiteley Reading by Judy Johnson A special reading featuring outstanding Newcastle poet Judy Johnson. Whiteley Gallery 14:00 to 16:00 Free Event Poetry Reading  More Info 307: Set to Music Graeme Skinner and Jacqueline Kent discuss their biographies of Peter Sculthorpe and Hephzibah Menuhin. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 14:00 to 15:00 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Nonfiction, Music Panel  More Info
14 : 30	207: But I Don’t Like You Malcolm Knox, Camilla Noli and Rachel Hennessy discuss how they create unlikable characters without alienating the reader. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 4 14:30 to 15:30 Free Event Fiction Panel  More Info 309: Investigative Journalism Investigative journalists Paul Cleary and Tanya Levin discuss their work. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 1 14:30 to 15:30 Free Event Nonfiction, Current Affairs Panel  More Info 312: Sunday Afternoon Tea and Readings  * SOLD OUT * Join Geraldine Doogue for a relaxed afternoon with high tea and readings from Festival guests. The Sebel Pier One Sydney, Harbour Watch Room 14:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Food & Drink Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info 240: What Makes a House Iconic? Karen McCartney discusses her book 'Iconic Australian Houses'. Rose Seidler House 14:30 to 16:00 Ticketed Event Culture & Heritage Panel  More Info 311: Gayle Kennedy in Conversation Gayle Kennedy shares stories from 'Me, Antman & Fleabag' with Anita Heiss. Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio 14:30 to 15:30 Free Event Fiction, Indigenous In Conversation  More Info
15 : 00	314: Salu-Salo: in Conversation with Filipino-Australian Writers Anthology contributors, Merlinda Bobis, Cesar Leyco Aguila and Robert Nery discuss their work. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre 15:00 to 17:00 Free Event Culture & Heritage, Life Writing Panel  More Info 313: White Men’s Countries Marilyn Lake considers the history of Australia’s racial politics in its dynamic global context. Bangarra Mezzanine 15:00 to 16:00 Free Event History, Indigenous In Conversation  More Info
15 : 30	316: Cultures Intertwined: Junot Díaz and Jose Dalisay Junot Díaz and Jose Dalisay discuss their novels that deal with the weight of history and migration. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 15:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Fiction Panel  More Info 315: From Oral History to Contemporary Performance Roslyn Oades and Tim Carroll discuss two innovative local theatre projects. Bangarra Theatre 15:30 to 17:00 Free Event Scriptwriting, Life Writing Panel  More Info 318: Kate Jennings in Conversation with Caroline Baum Kate Jennings discusses her new book 'Stanley and Sophie'. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 15:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Nonfiction In Conversation  More Info 317: Margaret Reynolds in Conversation with Carmen Lawrence Margaret Reynolds talks with Carmen Lawrence about a life lived in politics. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 15:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Current Affairs, Nonfiction In Conversation  More Info 324: Lee Tulloch in Conversation Lee Tulloch talks to Christine Cremen about her novel 'The Woman in the Lobby'. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 15:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Fiction In Conversation  More Info
15 : 45	319: Southern Exposure Andrea Bowers discusses the political aspects of her work and oppositional themes in her MCA exhibition. Museum of Contemporary Art 15:45 to 16:30 Free Event Nonfiction Lecture  More Info
16 : 00	320: The Future of the Liberal Party A panel of political animals make sense of the recent election and consider the future of the Liberal Party. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 1 16:00 to 17:00 Free Event Nonfiction, Current Affairs Panel  More Info 322: The Battle for Bennelong Journalist Margot Saville speaks about Maxine McKew’s recent history-making claim for the seat of Bennelong. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 4 16:00 to 17:00 Free Event Current Affairs, Nonfiction In Conversation  More Info 323: Where’s the Drama in Australian Screenwriting? Jan Sardi and Billy Marshall Stoneking discuss whether Australian definitions of cinematic drama impact on audience attendance. Sydney Philharmonia Choir Studio 16:00 to 17:00 Free Event Scriptwriting, Industry Panel  More Info 321: A Tribute to Andrea Stretton This event honours and reflects on Andrea Stretton contribution to the Australian book and arts industry. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 2/3 16:00 to 17:00 Free Event Fiction Panel  More Info
17 : 00	329: Ian Klaus in Conversation What happens when a Rhodes scholar ventures into Iraqi Kurdistan to teach US history? Ian Klaus discusses his story. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 17:00 to 18:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, History, Travel In Conversation  More Info 326: Kate Llewellyn in Conversation One of Australia’s best-known writers discusses her latest self-portrait, 'The Dressmaker's Daughter'. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 17:00 to 18:00 Ticketed Event Life Writing In Conversation  More Info 325: Launch: Recollections of Mr Manoly Lascaris Brandl & Schlesinger launches Vrasidas Karalis’ new book. Bangarra Mezzanine 17:00 to 18:30 Free Event Life Writing, Current Affairs, Culture & Heritage Launch  More Info 328: Remembering Parents Wibke Bruhns, Craig Sherborne and David Rieff discuss the agony and catharsis of writing about parents. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 17:00 to 18:00 Ticketed Event Life Writing Panel  More Info 327: Imagined Futures Lynne Segal and Richard Watson consider what the future might hold. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 17:00 to 18:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, Nonfiction Panel  More Info
18 : 30	330: Closing Address: Junot Díaz Junot Díaz presents Sydney Writers' Festival’s 2008 Closing Address. City Recital Hall 18:30 to 19:30 Ticketed Event Fiction Lecture  More Info

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