At 10:40 am, Ed Lippmann returns with Chapter 5 of Sydney XXXL In this chapter, entitled Urban Expansion and Architecture, Ed asks what next? He advocates developing Sydney as a polycentric city to increase liveability for citizens as the city expands. Don’t forget to download this and previous chapters at: https://medium.com/sydneyxxxl My special guest at […]
NONE SO BLIND The abuse of power is a topical issue. Whether it’s ‘me too’ or paedophilia or domestic violence, we are – justifiably – outraged and horrified by its impact. In the first segment of Arts Thursday, this confronting issue is explored through a controversial play NONE SO BLIND. Martin Portus, arts journalist and […]
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At 10:40 am, Ed Lippmann joins us again for Chapter 4 of his book, Sydney XXXL. In this chapter, Ed talks of the challenges of an ever-expanding Sydney and nominates the following 5 areas as critical: population, water, geography and topography, transportation and infrastructure, the harbour and waterfront. Remember to download this chapter (and the […]
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At 10:40 am, Ed Lippmann returns with Chapter 3 of his new book, Sydney XXXL and in this chapter, he looks at Sydney from 1988 to the present day. Remember that each week, the chapter we discuss is available that day on line at: https://medium.com/sydneyxxxl At 11:00 am, my special guest is Rabbi Benjamin Elton, […]
Arts Thursday 5 September 2019. Join Maisy Stapleton in conversation with two guests. Firstly, Lisa Catt, Curator, Art Gallery of NSW speaks about Here We Are, an exhibition focussing on contemporary women artists whose work has mostly been acquired since 2015. While this is by no means the first exhibition solely devoted to women artists, […]
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At 10:40, hear Ed Lippmann in conversation on Chapter 2 of his new book, Sydney XXXL and this chapter is about the first 100 years. Each week, the chapter we discuss will be up on line for you to download. The address is: https://medium.com/sydneyxxxl Chapter 1 is already there and after tomorrow’s episode of Arts […]
CLASSES AVAILABLE NOW Find the Music in You! The Conservatorium Open Academy’s flagship community education program will provide adults and life-long learners with entertaining, challenging and inspiring ways into the world of music and the Sydney Conservatorium’s vibrant culture. The program offers many short courses designed to give adults the skills and knowledge to pursue […]
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There’s only few days to go before we kick start the new edition of Sydney Latin American Film Festival! From touching and personal tales, to saucy animations and exquisite examinations into the world around us, the 14th annual Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF) is back this September (4—11). Returning to the Dendy Opera […]
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Transition Bondi : September Talk and Feast WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE? Is this a question that tugs at your mind? Join an interactive evening and a plant-based feast. ABOUT THE EVENT: Be part of a discussion with a panel four of locals sharing their views on this topical question. Alongside the talk and […]
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This week, Ed Lippmann returns to Arts Wednesday with a new series and a new concept. He has written a book, entitled Sydney XXXL which examines Sydney in the context of increased global urbanisation and the challenges this brings. For the next 6 weeks, we will discuss a chapter and , now for the new […]
The Folk By The Sea Festival is a three-day celebration of the best sounds of folk, world, roots, celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music. Iconic Australian singer-songwriter Neil Murray heads a stellar line-up of 51 international, national and local acts at this year’s Festival. Neil’s well-known song, My Island Home featured at the closing ceremony of the […]