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Talks at the State Library of Queensland


Nov
 
Fri 6 Nov

Nielson Design Lecture

Sat 7 Nov  The Cinema of Turbulent Transmissions 
Sat 7 Nov  Mental Orchestrations: New-Noise-Machines 
Sun 8 Nov  Mental Orchestrations: New-Noise-Machines 
Sun 8 Nov  Douglas Kahn in the Red Box 
Wed 11 Nov  Yarnin’ Time with Aunty Rose Elu 
Tue 24 Nov
Tea and Music: Beautiful, Beautiful Queensland

Listen to past talks held at the State Library

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Banner_56 Nielson Design Lecture

The 2009 Nielson Design Lecture will be the first of an annual, 3-year program of keynote talks that will allow internationally renowned architects and designers to present on their work, ideas and methods around the theme ‘Designing for the Future’. The speaker for the inaugural Nielson Design Lecture is Michael Sorkin. Sorkin’s groundbreaking international work, ongoing practical and critical work on cities, and green approach, captures the vision and ambition that South-East Queensland has for its built environment, public spaces and urban policies.

Michael Sorkin combines world-class strengths in design, research, theory and education and has been an important voice in exploring the social, formal, and environmental character of the city. He argues for the inextricable connection between design and social engagement and his practice has special interest in the city and in green architecture, which aligns with both the State Library of Queensland’s and Nielson Properties’ environmental approach.

When Fri 6 Nov, 6pm
Where slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Tickets $40 plus booking fee, refreshments provided post lecture for one hour
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246 or The Library Shop


Tea and music Tea and Music: Beautiful, Beautiful Queensland

Join us to celebrate Queensland through song.  In this lively show, three accomplished soloists will entertain you with songs dating from Australian Federation to Queensland's 100th anniversary in 1959.  Many of these historical songs are held in the State Library's diverse Music Collection and offer rare and amusing musical anecdotes of Queensland's past.

When Tue 24 Nov, 10.30am - 12noon
Where Queensland Terrace, level 2
Tickets $11.50 (including booking fee)
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246


Yarnin’ Time

Come and connect with local Elders at the monthly Yarnin’ Time. This kuril dhagun program is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members, school groups and young people to learn stories, knowledge and culture.

Rose Elu Yarnin’ Time with Aunty Rose Elu

Aunty Rose was born on Saibai Island, in the top western region of Torres Strait. She spent most of her childhood at Seisia on Cape York Peninsula but completed her higher education in Melbourne. She has a Bachelor of Arts with double major in Anthropology and Political Science from University of Queensland.

Rose attended the University of Hawaii where she researched her PHD about Torres Strait child rearing practices and the native Hawaiian practices of "hanai” and how it differs in the legal systems of Australia and USA. She currently works for Relationships Australia as a family counsellor.

Visit the Meriba Ghidal exhibition beforehand then join Aunty Rose at kuril dhagun.

When Wed 11 Nov, 11am
Where kuril dhagun, level 1
Free Bookings required
Bookings 07 3842 9482

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Last updated: 4th November 2009

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