Community Billboard 23-30 May
Net Negotiations
This three week course will help parents and carers navigate the pros and cons of the internet and other technology and give them the information they need to talk to their children about:
– Safe use of the internet, social networking and mobile phones
– Responsible internet citizenship
– Inappropriate or unsafe internet and mobile phone use
When: 6:30pm, Wednesday 23rd May and following Wednesday 30th May & 6th June at same time
Where: Thornton Room, Woollahra Council Chambers, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay
How much: $30 – Please book beforehand on 9391 7166
More info here
Adventures in the New Guinea Goldfields
Michael Waterhouse presents and talks about a rarely-seen 1930s silent film showing the aviation and mining activities of the largest gold mining company, Bulolo Gold Dredging, not to mention two extraordinary encounters with the local people. The film is in both black and white and colour and includes some remarkable anthropological footage.
When: 6:00-7:00pm, Thursday May 24
Where: Mitchell Theatre, Sydney Mechanics’ School of the Arts, 280 Pitt Street Sydney
How much: FREE
More info here
Late Night Library: Freak Me Out
Get freaked out at Late Night Library. A week before the Sydney Film Festival hits the big screens, Programmer Richard Kuipers discusses the lineup and provides a sneak peek at some of the freakiest films chosen for 2012.
When: 9:00-10:00pm, Thursday May 24th
Where: Level 1 Function room, Surry Hills Library, 405 Crown Street, Surry Hills
How much: FREE but please book here beforehand
More info here
Woollahra Council Local History Display
As part of Library & Information Week 2012, the Local History Centre will be opening its doors to residents and visitors with a special photographic display titled “Are you being served?” Come and see how your neighbourhood and suburb has evolved through the histories of houses and unique memorabilia.
When: 20-26 May, open Mon-Tues 10am-5pm, Thur-Fri 10am-2:30pm, closed other days
Where: Local History Centre, Sherbrooke Hall, Sherbrooke Avenue, Double Bay
How much: Free
More info here or on 9391 7942 (Woollahra Library and Information Service)
THE GREEN DESERT – Part of the Headon Photo Festival
For the past four years, award winning photographer Peter Elfes has documented Lake Eyre and the Central and Eastern desert regions of Australia. The Green Desert exhibition is a journey through time into the ancient world of Australia’s desert interior with its infinite horizons and the ever changing landscape.
It presents the outback in spectacular colour, featuring low level aerial images with astonishing detail that capture the beauty and remoteness of this environmentally and culturally significant part of Australia.
When: Exhibition runs until July 12th, Gallery open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Where: Level 1 Exhibition lounge & library, Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
How much: FREE
More info here