Winter warming nights by the fire. No Images? Click here Indigenous voicesWe have a full program of events and workshops in State Library's kuril dhagun this winter. Check out I heard it on the radio: 25 years of 98.9FM and join us for 'A night by the fire' evenings and much more. Stay tuned via Facebook and Instagram. Open daily until 6 Oct | kuril dhagun, level 1 | Free | #slq989FM I heard it on the radio looks at 25 years of 98.9FM Murri Country and its influence in giving a voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the radio. Catch a curator's tour to learn more. Image: Photo by LaVonne Bobongie. Thu 6 Jun, 10am | kuril dhagun, level 1 | Free Come along to our winter Elder and community gathering and morning tea as we yarn about our programs, exhibitions and events. We'd love to see you there and we welcome your involvement. Image: Photo by Gilimbaa, David Williams. Wed 12 Jun, 5.30pm | kuril dhagun, level 1 | Free | #slq989FM Join us for a yarn around the fire with Dan Rennie and Karen Dorante from Brisbane Indigenous Media Association about the role radio plays in reconciliation. Afterwards, stay for a sausage sizzle and community film night to watch 88.9 Radio Redfern. Image: A night by the fire with Bruce Pascoe, Dr Glenda Nalder and Libby Harward in May 2019. Photo by Darren Thomas. Wed 17 Jul, 5.30pm | kuril dhagun, level 1 | Free | #slq989FM Stay warm as we yarn around the fire with renowned Manadandanji Artist, Laurie Nilsen. Hear from Laurie about his involvement in the early days of 98.9FM including the design of the original 98.9FM logo and his recent work in the station's West End building. Wed 3 & 10 Jul, 10am | kuril dhagun, level 1 | Free This school holidays come and groove along with an interactive kid's country music performance with First Nations storyteller and musician, Jhindu Lawrie. There will be music and radio-themed crafting following the performance. Image: Photo by Joe Ruckli. Sat 6 Jul, 3.30pm | slq Gallery, level 2 | Free Explore growing and making practices from the ground up. Examine modern ideas and enduring practices that are being cultivated by local thinkers, makers and growers such as Libby Harward, a descendant of the Ngugi people of Quandamooka (Moreton Bay). Image: Frank and Eunice Corley House photographs collection, State Library of Queensland. You may also like...Fri 12 Jul | Musgrave Park, South Brisbane | Free | Drop-inFind us at our stall and join in on the language and literacy fun we have planned. This year's NAIDOC theme is voice, treaty, truth. 23-31 Aug | QPAC | $59/$69 This diverse program of three contemporary works displays passionate storytelling and deep community connections. Visit the Library Shop to pick up your very own I heard it on the radio souvenir pin. Help us to preserve our state’s unique heritage and culture. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Header image: The Bayles family at I heard it on the radio live concert. Photo by LaVonne Bobongie. |