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“ ‘It bugs me when people try to analyse jazz as an intellectual theorem. It’s not. It’s a feeling.” - Bill Evans
Harlem Nights:
The Secret History of Australia’s Jazz Age
Thursday 29 September, 6.30 - 8pm
In this vibrant and imaginative study, Historian Deirdre O’Connell tells the untold story of Australia’s Jazz Age. Focusing on William Rogers Campbell "Sonny" Clay, an African American jazz pianist, who represented the type of modernism that cosmopolitan Australians craved — and the champions of White Australia feared.
Local History: Jazz at the Library
Waverley is a long way from New Orleans, but jazz was an integral part of the local scene with the Doubly Gifted series. Originally a visual arts exhibition by jazz musicians, Doubly Gifted expanded into an annual lecture series and accompanying art show at Waverley Library in 1993. The Doubly Gifted Bell Jazz Lectures featured performers, musicians, composers and historians of note that celebrated jazz as an artform both globally and locally. Named in honour of Graeme Bell and his contribution to jazz in Australia over the course of his lifetime, the lecture series ran from 1993-2014.
Adult Programs
HSC Lock ins Waverley Library is hosting two special study nights for year 12 students! We’ll provide the study space, food, drinks, library resources, security, parking and will be open until midnight! Free lectures and tutoring will also be available. English with Larry Grumley |
Shodo Japanese Calligraphy WorkshopThursday 13 October, 6.30 - 8pm. Cost: $20 Discover the exquisite art of Japanese characters in this beautifully crafted workshop. Sharpen your calligraphy skills by using a unique Japanese calligraphy brush. Explore the ancient artform, and express your emotions through brush stroke pressure, rhythm, and tone with renound artist Ren Yano. |
Film Screenings: UmrikaFriday 14 October, 10am - 12pm Ramakant lives in a small, remote village in India. The villagers have gathered to send off his older brother Udai to the States. The family receive letters detailing his life in “Umrika”, aka the United States, but after a while the letters stop coming. |
Bollywood Dance ClassWednesday 19 October 6.30 - 8pm. Join Waverley library to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and learn some steps in classical Indian and Bollywood dance styles led by professional dancer from Nupur Dance Academy. |
Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award 2022 Shortlist celebrationTuesday 27 September, 6pm After two years of virtual events, Waverley Council warmly invites you to join us for the announcement of the 2022 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award Shortlist at the newly restored Bondi Pavilion in Sydney. Hosted by Mikey Robins, this special celebration also launches the 2022 Nib People's Choice Prize Poll and toasts 21 years of this prestigious award. |
It's a shame about Ray, Jonathan Seidler in conversation with Marc FennellThursday 13 October, 6pm Jonathan Seidler's debut book, It's a Shame about Ray is darkly humorous and frequently devastating. The writer, and cultural critic's memoir encompasses family, death, hope, love, survival and compassion. Join us for this exclusive Sydney event as Jonathan Seidler (pictured) discusses memories, music and moving on from tragedy with Walkley Award winning journalist Marc Fennell. |
Happy Rosh Hashanah!
Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year is celebrated with festive food, special synagogue services and the sounding of the shofar (ram's horn). Inspired by the NYC tradition of Shofar in the Park, Shofar by the Sea was first held on September 14, 2015 at Bondi Beach, although it was "no alternative to a shul but is famous for gatherings of the masses". Shana Tova U'metuka to all! Image: Rabbi Eli Schlanger blowing the shofar at Bondi Beach. Photo by Noel Kessel, image courtesy of The Australian Jewish News. |
Film: Beyond the BolexDuring the World War II two young French Jewish boys, aged 10 and 13, attempt the perilous journey to the southern Free Zone, to find relief and freedom from the impending Nazi occupation. With the aid of a helpful priest the boys are driven to step out of the shadow of evil and use their wits and charm to remain one step ahead of their persecutors, in order to survive. |
Library Services
Get free help with your tax return at Waverley Library
Fridays, 26 August - 30 September
Are you eligible for free Tax Help? A Tax Help volunteer will be available at the library to help people lodge on-the-spot myTax returns. Simply check if you are eligible and what you need to bring. Book your appointment online or call 9083 8733.
What's On
An evening with Holly Ringland Thursday 6 October, 6.30 - 8.30pm. Join Holly Ringland, best-selling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Heart, as she launches her new book The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding with Michaela Kalowski. Presented by Gertrude & Alice Bookstore Café, Community Partner of the Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award. |
Garage Sale Trail Registrations are open for the annual Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff held over two big weekends in November! It’s garage sales made easy. With free registration, sale tips, promotional resources and touch-free PayPal QR code payments, the Garage Sale Trail does the heavy lifting so you can focus on selling your stuff. Extend the life of stuff you love, meet the neighbours, declutter and make some money. |
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