Here's a note from Bruno:
Please be aware that ALICE PUNG ("Unpolished Gem") will be our next guest at Rotunda in the West: Conversations with Australian Writers (all details in attached flyer)
June 3rd
7pm
Footscray Park.
Please keep your diaries free too for
Raimond Gaita "Romulus, My Father"
June 24th
7pm
Footscray Park.
Brought to you by Professional Writing and Editing (TAFE)
Grazie mille!
Bruno Lettieri
Rotunda in the West
0422 29 86 43
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Williamstown Literary Festival this weekend
Hi, everyone,
Hope you're all geared up and ready for the Williamstown Literary Festival this weekend. Last year I went to lots of great panels and really enjoyed myself and caught up with lots of students -- present and past. As always, I'll be attending the Ada Cambridge Award, to see which of the great stories we listed has been announced as the winner. It's always fantastic to see who entered and to match faces with stories.
In the meantime, I just have to sit down and work out exactly which sessions to book -- I've already highlighted a lot, but of course there's some overlap in the sessions I want to go to, so it may be a matter of negotiating with a friend to swap notes!
For our on-campus students, there are copies of the program on the table outside our office, and on the noticeboard. Three of our teachers are involved this year: Sherryl Clark will be interviewing Tasma Walton as one of our Rotunda events on Saturday (5.30--6.30 in the supper room), Lucia Nardo is presenting a workshop on unblocking creativity on Sunday (11.30 am in the carpark marquee), and Chris Beck is "On the Couch" with Jeff Sparrow and Steve Grimwade on Sunday (3.30--4.30 in the ballroom).
Hope to see you all there!
Tracey Rolfe
Hope you're all geared up and ready for the Williamstown Literary Festival this weekend. Last year I went to lots of great panels and really enjoyed myself and caught up with lots of students -- present and past. As always, I'll be attending the Ada Cambridge Award, to see which of the great stories we listed has been announced as the winner. It's always fantastic to see who entered and to match faces with stories.
In the meantime, I just have to sit down and work out exactly which sessions to book -- I've already highlighted a lot, but of course there's some overlap in the sessions I want to go to, so it may be a matter of negotiating with a friend to swap notes!
For our on-campus students, there are copies of the program on the table outside our office, and on the noticeboard. Three of our teachers are involved this year: Sherryl Clark will be interviewing Tasma Walton as one of our Rotunda events on Saturday (5.30--6.30 in the supper room), Lucia Nardo is presenting a workshop on unblocking creativity on Sunday (11.30 am in the carpark marquee), and Chris Beck is "On the Couch" with Jeff Sparrow and Steve Grimwade on Sunday (3.30--4.30 in the ballroom).
Hope to see you all there!
Tracey Rolfe
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Opportunity for students to read their work
Here's an opportunity I've just copied from the intranet
Dear Colleagues,
VU Library and Student Life (St Albans) are proud to showcase readings of original poetry and prose as part of VU’s sponsorship of the Williamstown Literary Festival.
The event will feature:
· Readings of original works by students, staff and invited guests
· Great prizes/giveaways
· ***Free coffee and cake for everyone!***
Date: May 3, 2010
Time: 11am til 12.30pm
Venue: Library/Learning Commons, Building 7, Victoria University, St Albans Campus
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!
Please register at libraryevents@vu.edu.au by April 26, 2010
· Please include a brief description of your work (Including title and if poetry or prose)
· Each reading will be limited to 2 poems or 3 minutes of prose
Classes are welcome! Just let us know your approximate numbers by sending your RSVP to the address above.
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Just want to be part of the audience? Great! Come along, bring your lunch and enjoy the programme!
Janetta Mascilongo
Marketing and Information Literacy Librarian
LibraryVictoria UniversityPhone 61 3 9919 2980
Dear Colleagues,
VU Library and Student Life (St Albans) are proud to showcase readings of original poetry and prose as part of VU’s sponsorship of the Williamstown Literary Festival.
The event will feature:
· Readings of original works by students, staff and invited guests
· Great prizes/giveaways
· ***Free coffee and cake for everyone!***
Date: May 3, 2010
Time: 11am til 12.30pm
Venue: Library/Learning Commons, Building 7, Victoria University, St Albans Campus
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!
Please register at libraryevents@vu.edu.au by April 26, 2010
· Please include a brief description of your work (Including title and if poetry or prose)
· Each reading will be limited to 2 poems or 3 minutes of prose
Classes are welcome! Just let us know your approximate numbers by sending your RSVP to the address above.
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Just want to be part of the audience? Great! Come along, bring your lunch and enjoy the programme!
Janetta Mascilongo
Marketing and Information Literacy Librarian
LibraryVictoria UniversityPhone 61 3 9919 2980
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Literary exhibitions and other free events from Hobsons Bay Libraries
As well as The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria exhibition, Hobsons Bay Libaries are running a series of workshops on a great variety of topics. They're free, so why not sign up to one or more?
Exhibition Opening and Curator Talk - Steve Grimwade
Thursday, 22nd April 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Curator and Melbourne Writers Festival Director, Steve Grimwade will present an engaging session on the exhibition.
Bookings: http://www.stevegrimwade.eventbrite.com/
Children’s Books and Poetry - Publishing Your Work
Wednesday, 28th April 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Adam Wallace, poet and writer, will workshop tips on writing for children, rhyme, getting published, self-publishing and writing resources. Join us for warming soup at 6.00pm and bring some of your writing or poetry to share.
Bookings: http://www.adamwallace.eventbrite.com/
Books, Banjo and Bushmen - The History is in the Story
Thursday, 29th April 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Join storytellers Dave Davies and Jackie Kerin, and musician Greg O’Leary for an afternoon of traditional tales, from Banjo Paterson to Ned Kelly.
Bookings: http://www.booksbanjo.eventbrite.com/
Getting it Down - The Basic Steps to Becoming a Writer
Express Media workshop with Arnold Zable
Tuesday, 4th May 9.30am – 11.30am
Express Media are a key contact point for people under 25 wishing to enter the realm of literature. Author of Café Scheherazade Arnold Zable will workshop the basic steps to
‘getting it down’ and becoming a writer.
Bookings: http://www.arnoldzable.eventbrite.com/
Writing the Perfect Crime - Explore the Possibilities
Victorian Writers Centre workshop with Jared Henry
Saturday, 8th May 10.00am – 12.00pm
Have you ever wanted to write a crime novel or short story? No matter what kind of crime novel, be guided by leading Australian crime writer Jared Henry, author of Blood Sunset.
Bookings: http://www.perfectcrime.eventbrite.com/
Winning Writers - Secrets and Lines
Saturday, 15th May 10.00am – 12.00pm
Award winning writer and editor Glenys Osborne will talk about what to do, and not to do when you are writing and sending your stories out to competitions and publications.
Bookings: http://www.writersecrets.eventbrite.com/
Exhibition Opening and Curator Talk - Steve Grimwade
Thursday, 22nd April 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Curator and Melbourne Writers Festival Director, Steve Grimwade will present an engaging session on the exhibition.
Bookings: http://www.stevegrimwade.eventbrite.com/
Children’s Books and Poetry - Publishing Your Work
Wednesday, 28th April 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Adam Wallace, poet and writer, will workshop tips on writing for children, rhyme, getting published, self-publishing and writing resources. Join us for warming soup at 6.00pm and bring some of your writing or poetry to share.
Bookings: http://www.adamwallace.eventbrite.com/
Books, Banjo and Bushmen - The History is in the Story
Thursday, 29th April 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Join storytellers Dave Davies and Jackie Kerin, and musician Greg O’Leary for an afternoon of traditional tales, from Banjo Paterson to Ned Kelly.
Bookings: http://www.booksbanjo.eventbrite.com/
Getting it Down - The Basic Steps to Becoming a Writer
Express Media workshop with Arnold Zable
Tuesday, 4th May 9.30am – 11.30am
Express Media are a key contact point for people under 25 wishing to enter the realm of literature. Author of Café Scheherazade Arnold Zable will workshop the basic steps to
‘getting it down’ and becoming a writer.
Bookings: http://www.arnoldzable.eventbrite.com/
Writing the Perfect Crime - Explore the Possibilities
Victorian Writers Centre workshop with Jared Henry
Saturday, 8th May 10.00am – 12.00pm
Have you ever wanted to write a crime novel or short story? No matter what kind of crime novel, be guided by leading Australian crime writer Jared Henry, author of Blood Sunset.
Bookings: http://www.perfectcrime.eventbrite.com/
Winning Writers - Secrets and Lines
Saturday, 15th May 10.00am – 12.00pm
Award winning writer and editor Glenys Osborne will talk about what to do, and not to do when you are writing and sending your stories out to competitions and publications.
Bookings: http://www.writersecrets.eventbrite.com/
Invitation to the opening of The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria exhibition
Rosemary Clark at the Hobsons Bay Libraries has sent through an invitation for students and anyone else who is interested to attend the opening of The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria exhibition. It's a free exhibition, which should be really interesting, and there's free wine on offer, and the chance to win tickets to the Williamstown Literary Festival.
Here's some more information:
The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria is a free exhibition that celebrates Victoria’s literary history, from the first stories to the contemporary scene. It highlights the stories, the voices and the spirit of independence that have made Victoria’s literature unique. The touring exhibition is presented by the State Libraryof Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria Network.
The Hobsons Bay exhibition includes the literary journey of local authors, Andy Griffiths, Claire Saxby and Jackie Kerin.
Steve Grimwade, the exhibition curator and Director of the 2010 Melbourne Writers Festival will give an overview of Victoria’s rich literary history.
Thursday, 22nd April, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Altona Meadows Library and Learning CentreCentral Square Shopping Centre,
2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
RSVP by Thursday, 15th April 2010
tel: 9932 3020 email: libraryevents@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Here's some more information:
The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria is a free exhibition that celebrates Victoria’s literary history, from the first stories to the contemporary scene. It highlights the stories, the voices and the spirit of independence that have made Victoria’s literature unique. The touring exhibition is presented by the State Libraryof Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria Network.
The Hobsons Bay exhibition includes the literary journey of local authors, Andy Griffiths, Claire Saxby and Jackie Kerin.
Steve Grimwade, the exhibition curator and Director of the 2010 Melbourne Writers Festival will give an overview of Victoria’s rich literary history.
Thursday, 22nd April, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Altona Meadows Library and Learning CentreCentral Square Shopping Centre,
2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
RSVP by Thursday, 15th April 2010
tel: 9932 3020 email: libraryevents@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Rotunda at the Willy Lit Festival
A message from Bruno, our events organiser:
Professional Writing and Editing (TAFE) , Victoria University
Presents
Rotunda in the West: Conversations with Australian Writers
Special Collaboration: Rotunda goes to Williamstown Literary Festival (http://www.willylitfest.org.au/)
Tasma Walton (debut novel “Heartless”)
-actor, scriptwriter, artist and novelist
-“Blue Heelers”, “The Secret Life of Us”, “City Homicide”
in conversation with
VU’s Sherryl Clark (“Farm Kid”, “Sixth Grade Style Queen(Not!)), over 40 books published.....poet, (former) broadcaster on 3CR
5.30pm-6.50pm
Saturday, 1st May 2010
Supper Room
Williamstown Town Hall
$7 adults $5 concession
· Bookings Essential through Williamstown Literary Festival Website.
· http://www.willylitfest.org.au/
· Please see website for full program.
Grazie mille!
Bruno Lettieri
bruno.lettieri@vu.edu.au (0422 29 86 43)
Professional Writing and Editing (TAFE) , Victoria University
Presents
Rotunda in the West: Conversations with Australian Writers
Special Collaboration: Rotunda goes to Williamstown Literary Festival (http://www.willylitfest.org.au/)
Tasma Walton (debut novel “Heartless”)
-actor, scriptwriter, artist and novelist
-“Blue Heelers”, “The Secret Life of Us”, “City Homicide”
in conversation with
VU’s Sherryl Clark (“Farm Kid”, “Sixth Grade Style Queen(Not!)), over 40 books published.....poet, (former) broadcaster on 3CR
5.30pm-6.50pm
Saturday, 1st May 2010
Supper Room
Williamstown Town Hall
$7 adults $5 concession
· Bookings Essential through Williamstown Literary Festival Website.
· http://www.willylitfest.org.au/
· Please see website for full program.
Grazie mille!
Bruno Lettieri
bruno.lettieri@vu.edu.au (0422 29 86 43)
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