Join SWIC for a private tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes - an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a 'who’s who' of Australian culture […]
For this month’s Theatre Group we will see the Australian Premiere of Prima Facie by Suzy Miller, a one-woman show starring Sheridan Harbridge as Tessa - a criminal lawyer at the top of her game. Winner of the 2018 Griffin Award, Prima Facie is an indictment of the Australian legal system’s failure to provide reliable pathways to […]
This month we will walk the length of beautiful Rose Bay from the ferry wharf towards the city, then back again. There is a café for refreshments near the ferry wharf. The walk is about 2.5 kms, and is totally flat. DATE: Wednesday 19 June 2019 TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm VENUE: Meet at Rose Bay […]
Tucked inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge Warehouses on the north side approach to the Harbour Bridge, Bay Ten Espresso offers the ultimate fusion experience. DATE: Thursday 20 June 2019 TIME: 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm VENUE: Bay Ten Espresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060 COST: Please bring cash and change to pay for […]
The alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize selection The Salon de Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected […]
SWIC members, partners and friends are invited to attend Handel's MESSIAH on Sunday 23 June 2019, at 2.00pm, at the Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to hear Eugene Goossen's full Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, with Peter Ellis as conductor, performing with the Willoughby Symphony Choir. SWIC member (Susan Schmidt) will […]
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Elisabeth de Cambiaire, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to 'polish up' their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Francoise and Elisabeth cordially invite you to join the first French […]
Movie Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House) COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz (contactable on [email protected]) are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP - just come along. […]
The elegant Conservatory Bar welcomes you into a warm and classy space for food, drink and relaxation. Nestled in the buzzing Sydney CBD and overlooking the breathtaking Hyde Park, The Conservatory Bar provides a sanctuary for those seeking to escape the city whilst being right in the heart of it. Amongst décor bathed in black […]
For the June monthly activity we will tour the Sydney Fish Market and then have brunch. Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the third largest seafood market in terms of variety in the world. Approximately 2,700 crates (around 50-55 tonnes) of the freshest possible seafood is auctioned each day. The incredible […]