Community Billboard 28 May – 3 June
Outsiders in Australian Film Series
In the absence of an official cinematèque in Sydney, it’s a good thing the AGNSW continues to schedule fantastic programmes of free films every Wednesday and Sunday.
The latest, Outsiders in Australian Film, is a series inspired by the Australian Art Open Weekend (held on May 12-13 at the gallery). The concept is movies about marginalised people, but as always the films are selected for quality – you’re not watching out of a sense of obligation, but to be entertained.
This Wednesday and Sunday, they will screen Sweetie, a film co-written and directed by Jane Campion, well known for her Oscar winning film the Piano. The film is a uniquely Australian drama which explores family relationships, and the dysfunction that leads from the mental illness of one of the daughters, the titular sweetie.
When: 2pm & 7:15pm, Wednesday May 30th, and 2pm, Sunday June 3rd
Where: Domain Theatre, Art Gallery of NSW
How much: FREE but please arrive at the gallery a little beforehand to book your seat
More info here (Outsiders in Australian Film Website – scroll down for more info about Sweetie)
Ludlites love nature: The world through a plastic lens
In defiance of the digital age, come down and see the Ludlites Love Natureexhibit. In this exhibition, the photographers have turned their backs on digital sharpness and used plastic lenses to shoot the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Park. Get ready for romantic, dreamy images that illuminate nature in a new and refreshing way.
When: 29th April to June 3rd, gallery open 9am-4pm
Where: Superintendent’s Residence, Centennial Park
How much: FREE
More info here
Author Talk – A tragedy in two acts
In 2006, former Federal Court judge Marcus Einfeld, received a speeding fine. Rather than pay, he told a court that Teresa Brennan, a US-based Australian academic, had been driving his car. But she had been dead for three years. Join Fiona Harari as she reveals this remarkable story of two prominent Australians.
When: 2-3pm Sunday June 3rd
Where: Waverley Library Theatrette, 32-48 Denison Street Bondi Junction
How much: FREE
More info here
VIVID Festival
Finally, it’s time for the annual VIVID Festival – there are lots of great events, so I recommend you check the website here for info and event listings – and until the 11th of June, Circular Quay will be awash with some incredible light shows, projections and interactive installations, including a giant digital game of noughts and crosses. They start at 6PM each night, so get down there and be amazed.
When: Light Sculptures installation runs 25th May – 11 June, each night from 6pm onwards
Where: Circular Quay and surrounding areas
How much: FREE
More info here