Community Billboard April 30-May 6
City of Sydney 101 Workshops
Throughout 2012 City of Sydney is offering a series of ‘101’ workshops designed for small business owners and operators, giving an overview of common issues in setting up and running a business. The workshops cover food and beverage, small bars, live music and pop up events and will feature presentations from City staff, industry representatives and NSW government agencies.
The first workshop will be Development Applications 101
When: 10:00am-12:00pm, Wednesday 2 May, 6:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday 7 August
Where: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
How much: FREE (but please booking at the website beforehand)
More info here or from coordinator Lauren Anderson on 9246 7879
Take a look at the website for details of other workshops run throughout the next few months
Are we there yet?
Join musician and former refugee advocate Kate Maclurcan, and Sydney University lecture and journalist Ghassan Nakhoul as they explore perilous encounters and journeys made in the search to become more truly human.
When: 7:30pm-9:00pm, Wednesday 2nd May
Where: Upstairs room, The Paddington Arms Hotel, 384 Oxford St, Paddington
How much: FREE (entry by donation)
More info here or on 0414 873 910
This is not a Lecture Theatre
Bec Dean and Jeff Khan, Co-Directors of Performance Space and artists from Local Positioning Systems curated by Performance Space, take over the MCA’s new Veolia Lecture Theatre to delve deeper into Performance Art. Artists Lara Thoms, Jason Maling and Julie-Anne Long will present their manifestos for Performing at an Institution.
When: 7:30pm-8:30pm Thursday May 3rd
Where: Veolia Theatre at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay
How much: $10/$7 Members & Concs (booking fees apply)
More info here or on 9245 2484
Friday May 4th HEADON portrait prize opening and photographic festival
Australia’s largest photography festival kicks off this Friday at Customs House, Circular Quay. Come along to check out the amazing work by the 40 portrait prize finalists and grab a glass of champagne. The festival will run all through May and encompasses over 200 events at galleries across Sydney – make sure to check out the event guide here for information about all of the great events taking place around town. In addition, the popular Head On Photo Festival Seminar will be held over two days at Bondi Pavilion on Saturday May 5 and Sunday May 6. It’s a great way to develop new skills and further your career, whether you are a seasoned professional or aspire to be one.
Official Festival opening and announcement of the Portrait Prize winners
When: 7:00pm, Friday 4th May
Where: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street Circular Quay
How much: FREE
More info here
Headon Photography Seminar
When: 9am-5pm, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May
Where: Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
How much: $95, $85 for members
More info here
Get your game on
Drop into Glebe Library during May and June to try out some of the Library’s old school board games. Bring your kids along and join in the retro-gaming fun with Monopoly, Cluedo, Connect Four, Trouble, chess and other games, or even bring in your own board games and make some new friends.
When: Tuesday 1st May to Saturday 30th June, Library open weekdays 9am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm, closed Sundays
Where: Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
How much: FREE
More info here