StoryFest at the coast
StoryFest 2021 showcases more than 40 artists across 30 events in a line-up that promises to engage and entertain audiences keen to get out and support Australian artists. StoryFest patron and international bestselling author Markus Zusak will deliver the opening night address. Tanya Plibersek will be in conversation with Jane Caro and Wendy Harmer will lead a debate on freedom of speech. There is also a schools program, a number of workshops and other events over the weekend of June 18-20 at venues in Milton, Mollymook and Ulladulla. For tickets and further details head to storyfest.org.au
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Meet the Author
June 16: In an ANU/Canberra Times Meet the Author event from 6pm to 7pm, award-winning author Bri Lee will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on Lee's new book, Who Gets to be Smart, an exploration of knowledge, power and privilege. Cinema, Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU. Registrations at anu.edu.au/events
CEW Bean Memorial Lecture
June 20: At Tuggeranong Homestead at 2pm, the Inaugural CEW Bean Memorial Lecture, Fighter pilot Len Waters and the experience of Black Diggers in WWI and WWII, will be given by Peter Rees. $20 includes Devonshire tea. Bookings essential by June 16 on robhorsfield@bigpond.com or ring Jenny on 6231 4535.
A Brush With Poetry
May 30: Relax in the ambience of Café on Queen, nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek. Hear an eclectic mix of voices, and sometimes music, presented by Binalong Arts Group Inc. Free open mic event. 1.30pm for 2pm. BYO alcohol. 15 Queen St Binalong (just an hour from Canberra). Info: 0401 289 178.
Canberra Writers Festival
August 18-22: The Canberra Writers Festival is on from August 18 to 22, 2021. The launch is on Wednesday, July 14. Most of the festival will be held at the Kambri Culture precinct at ANU and MoAD at Old Parliament House. canberrawritersfestival.com.au.
June 5: At 4pm, Krissy Kreen will discuss her book The Three Burials of Lotty Kneen, tracing her grandmother's early life. musecanberra.com.au.
June 6: Jonica Newby will discuss her book Beyond Climate Grief and John Pickrell will discuss his book Flames of Extinction: The race to save Australia's threatened wildlife with Louise Maher at 3pm. musecanberra.com.au.
June 20: Hugh Mackay will discuss his book The Kindness Revolution at 3pm. musecanberra.com.au.
June 17: Stan Grant will be delivering his lecture An all historical fever: how history may yet be the death of us at 6pm at the Kambri Centre, ANU. Bookings are essential and through trybooking.com/BRFJU
ACU Prize for Poetry
Entries are now open for the 2021 Australian Catholic University (ACU) Prize for Poetry, with a first prize of $10,000. The theme for 2021 is "resilience", reflecting on Jaeda DeWalt's supposition, "When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience", and Sharon Salzberg's thesis, "Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well as compassion for others." Entries close on July 5 and winners will be announced on September 7. Inquiries: prizeforpoetry@acu.edu.au. More information: artsandculture.acu.edu.au
June 2: The Canberra chapter of the Tough Guy Book Club will meet at 7pm at King O'Malley's, 131 City Walk, Canberra. For more information, phone Darren Saffin on 0411 089 209.
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Ron Cerabona
As arts reporter I am interested in and cover a wide range of areas - film, visual art, theatre and music, among others - to tell readers about what's coming and happening in the vibrant and varied world of the arts in Canberra. Email: ron.cerabona@canberratimes.com.au
As arts reporter I am interested in and cover a wide range of areas - film, visual art, theatre and music, among others - to tell readers about what's coming and happening in the vibrant and varied world of the arts in Canberra. Email: ron.cerabona@canberratimes.com.au
