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. 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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Geoff's Poetry at Smith's
June 7: At 7pm. Geoff's Poetry at Smiths features Shé Hawke (Wollongong) and Subhash Jaireth (Canberra) at Smiths Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Civic. Admission $10/$5 (conc). Bookings: smithsalternative.com.
Shé Hawke is a poet and interdisciplinary scholar. Her poetic, academic and personal interests centre around environmental and social justice. Her books include (Recent Work Press 2020) written in collaboration with Jen Webb.
Subhash Jaireth has published four books of poetry, the latest being Aflame (Life Before Man/Gazebo Books) which will be briefly introduced by Merlinda Bobis.
National Library
June 8: Join former Australian intelligence officer and author Rod Barton in conversation with ABC journalist and author Michael Brissenden, as Barton discusses his new memoir, The Life of a Spy. 5.30pm to 6.30pm, nla.gov.au.
Paperchain
June 10: Dorothy Topfer's book Past Presence, set in the Canberra region and inspired by a friend's magical cottage and enchanted garden, will be launched at Paperchain Manuka at 5pm. RSVP on 6295 6723 or by email: books@paperchainbookstore.com.au.
Meet the Author
June 21: In an ANU/Canberra Times meet the author event from 6pm to 7pm, Peter Sutton and Keryn Walshe will be in discussion on their new book Farmers or Hunter-gatherers? The Dark Emu Debate, an authoritative study of pre-colonial Australia that dismantles and re-frames popular narratives of First Nations land management and food production. 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.
Canberra Writers Festival
August 18-22: The Canberra Writers Festival is on from August 18 to 22. 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 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
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