Shared stories: Treasures of the Local Studies Collection 21 Oct 2021 Shared stories: Treasures of the Local Studies Collection showcases significant objects and photographs from Lake Macquarie’s Local Studies Collection.
Light on Morisset: Inside the Hospital Exhibition 21 Oct 2021 SEEN@Swansea Exhibition - Light on Morriset. Welcome to Morisset Hospital. It’s the mid-twentieth century. You’re about to tour the hospital and discover the fascinating history of this place. SEEN@Swansea, Pacific Hwy, Swansea 2281
Light on Morisset: Inside the Hospital exhibition tour 21 Oct 2021 Discover our new exhibition Light on Morisset: Inside the Hospital in these curator-led tours. The Swansea Centre, SEEN@ Swansea, First Floor Mezzanine, 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea 2281
Max Dupain: Art and War 23 Oct 2021 Max Dupain recorded Australian wartime experiences with his photographs. He captured day to day life at military bases including RAAF Rathmines and Goodenough Island, Papua New Guinea. Rathmines Theatre, Stilling St. Rathmines, Rathmines 2283 11 more dates
Light on Morisset: Inside the Hospital exhibition launch 19 Nov 2021 Celebrate the launch of the new edition of A Private World on a Nameless Bay and the original SEEN exhibition Light on Morisset Swansea Centre, Swansea Centre, 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea 2281
You Can't Ask That: Morisset Hospital Exhibition Guides 19 Nov 2021 Join us in the exhibition Light on Morisset: Inside the Hospital for informal conversations about historic mental health care. The Swansea Centre, SEEN@ Swansea, First Floor Mezzanine, 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea 2281
Channel-ing our Past: Swansea Walking Tour 19 Nov 2021 Put on your walking shoes and join HELM (Heritage of East Lake Macquarie) for an easy walk along Lake Macquarie’s iconic waterway – Swansea Swansea RSL, 5 Bridge Street, Swansea 2281
Ian Fleming talk- Chris Allen 20 Nov 2021 Author Ian Fleming created the enduring fictional spy James Bond 007. Toronto Library, Brighton Avenue, Toronto 2283
Shaken not Stirred - an afternoon of James Bond 20 Nov 2021 Spend an afternoon at the Library Royale. Delve into the glamorous world of James Bond. Toronto Library, Brighton Avenue, Toronto 2283
Wartime Australia tour: Max Dupain exhibition and Rathmines Theatre 21 Nov 2021 Explore the recently restored Rathmines Theatre and our current exhibition Max Dupain: Art and War with our expert guides. Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283 2 more dates
Stories of our town screening: Fortress Newcastle 21 Nov 2021 Fortress Newcastle is the latest addition to the Stories of our Town video documentary series produced by Glenn Dormand and Tony Whittaker. Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283 1 more date
Music through the decades with Lake Mac Winds Concert Band 21 Nov 2021 Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends, listening to popular music, past to present by Lake Macquarie Winds, a community concert band . Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Explore West Lake Macquarie with Ed Tonks 22 Nov 2021 All aboard! Join us for a bus tour around the western side of Lake Macquarie with local historian Ed Tonks (OAM). Departs Speers Point Swim Centre carpark, Off Park Street, Speers Point 2284 1 more date
The evolution of Chinese writing and painting 22 Nov 2021 Join Stephen as he explores the evolution of Chinese writing and it's close relationship to Chinese painting. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
Snapshots of Art Deco in the Hunter Region Part 2 22 Nov 2021 Featuring photographs of iconic and everyday Hunter region buildings from the collection of photographs created by the late John Bramble. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
Museum Adventures: conversation talk and ceramic repair workshop 22 Nov 2021 Join us for a fascinating look inside the conservation profession. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
History Illuminated: An Evening with General Sir Peter Cosgrove 23 Nov 2021 Join us for an evening with General Sir Peter Cosgrove, includes individual cheese platter and drink on arrival Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
History Illuminated Cruise with Ed Tonks 24 Nov 2021 History Illuminated Cruise with Ed Tonks Boats, Ferries and our Maritime history First Street, First Street, Booragul 2284
Lycett and Wallis: Unlikely Preservers of Aboriginal Knowledge 24 Nov 2021 Join us with the creators of Lycett and Wallis: Unlikely Preservers of Aboriginal Knowledge Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
Documentary Screening: GURRUMUL 24 Nov 2021 A portrait of one of Australia's most celebrated and important voices. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
The Spy's Wife - Fiona McIntosh in conversation - Online Event 24 Nov 2021 The highly anticipated new historical adventure from the bestselling author of The Champagne War. Fiona McIntosh will be in conversation with Mel Tong from Macquarie Regional Library with the support of NSW Public Libraries Association.
Yesterday Stories Workshop 25 Nov 2021 Sandra Pires will explore the newly developed platform Yesterdaystories.net.au. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
Stories from the Shoebox with HELM 25 Nov 2021 HELM (Heritage of East Lake Macquarie) collects and shares local history through presentations, newsletters and digital storytelling. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
Railway Stations in and around Lake Macquarie 25 Nov 2021 Lake Macquarie Railway Stations have interesting but frequently overlooked histories. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
The Hidden Hunter - Mike Scanlon 25 Nov 2021 Mike Scanlon is a journalist and writes a weekly History column for the Newcastle Herald on The Hunter’s History. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
It's a Long Way - Oz Rock in Words and Pictures 25 Nov 2021 Jeff Apter and Philip Morris in conversation as part of History Illuminated. Warners Bay Theatre, Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282
Movie Screening: High Ground 26 Nov 2021 To save the last of his family, a young Aboriginal man teams up with an ex-soldier to track down the most dangerous warrior, his uncle. Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Daughter of the River Country 27 Nov 2021 From a victim of the stolen generations comes a remarkable memoir of abuse, survival – and ultimately hope. Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Showtime! Judy Nunn in conversation with Jaye Ford 27 Nov 2021 Judy Nunn will discuss her latest novel taking us on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian show business. Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Sue Williams - Elizabeth and Elizabeth 27 Nov 2021 Sue Williams will discuss her novel Elizabeth and Elizabeth and her fascination with early colonial Australian History. Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Convict-era Port Arthur - Misery of the Deepest Dye 27 Nov 2021 David W. Cameron in conversation. Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Telling Australia's War Stories 28 Nov 2021 Dr David W. Cameron and Dr Will Davies in Conversation with Dr Jan McLeod. Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283
Afternoon of Fashion and History 28 Nov 2021 An afternoon of Fashion and History - sharing local histories with Museum of Clothing and Textiles, and local historian Christine Bramble Rathmines Theatre, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283