EVENT CALENDAR
REG MOMBASSA
Wednesday 4 November
Newcastle Region Art Gallery 6.30pm
You will know him from the Mentals, Mambo, or his exquisite fine art, Chris O'Doherty aka Reg Mombassa will be coming to Newcastle to talk about is unique new book, The Mind and Times of Reg Mombassa as told by writer Murray Waldren.
Reg will be presenting an audio visual display of his art work. Don't miss this chance to pick up a signed copy of his incredible new book.
GERRY BOBSIEN
BOOK LAUNCH SURF ACHE
Thursday 12 November
MacLean's Booksellers
69 Beaumont street Hamilton 6.30pm
Surf Ache is the first book from local author Gerry Bobsien. Gerry has worked as a journalist, media advisor, artist and curator and is currently director of the Lock Up in Newcastle.Surf Ache is about a teenage girl who has just moved to Newcastle with her family from Melbourne, and is trying to find her place in this new town. This book really hits mark and with many local landmarks including the beaches, and Newcastle High school as the setting, teenage girls should find this book very enjoyable.
SHARYN KILLENS
AUTHOR TALK
AN INCONVENIENT CHILD
Wednesday 18 November
Toronto Library 10.30am
The true story of an abandoned Australian child's struggle to survive childhood and find her African American father. It is 1948, Sydney, and pretty blonde Grace discovers she is pregnant to a black merchant marine who has sailed back to America.The white Australian policy is in place and society's judgement matters. What will Grace do with this baby? Come and hear Sharyn's extraordinary true story of her life as an Inconvenient Child.
RAY MARTIN - UP CLOSE
Thursday 19 November
Newcastle Region Library
Lovett Gallery 6.00pm
Ray Martin needs no introduction. As the face of the Midday Show, A Current Affair, 60 Minutes and Carols by Candlelight, he is instantly recognisable. Indeed after forty-five years on our television screens many people feel they have come to know him. But not many people know the real story behind Ray's rise to stardom, his improvished childhood was as far away from Holywood and bright lights as possible to imagine.
This is your chance to listen to Ray tell his inspiring story. This is a man who has interviewed everyone from Lauren Bacall, Jennifer Lopez, Robert Redford, Elton John to train robber Ronnie Biggs and even Don Bradman. This is Rays turn to tell his own story.
Places are limited book early.
JACK MARX
AUTHOR TALK
AUSTRALIAN TRAGIC
Thursday 26 November
MacLean's Booksellers
69 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
6.00pm
Australian Tragic is about a nation that began it's life as a stage for misfortune and ever since has struggled to outgrow it's birthright. If you think you know Australia's history, think again, In these stories Jack Marx examines the darker side to Australia's history and you will be surprised to learn about some dark stories right on our doorstep. Come and hear Jack talk about his research into these dark tales.
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