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Witness the iconic QVB Swarovski Tree - the largest indoor Christmas tree in Australia- standing at 24 metres and reaching all the way up to the top of the Centre Dome. Just as beguiling are its 100-000+ sparkling crystal ornaments- 65-000 twinkling lights and 6-400 rosebuds. The tree comes to life in a glistening display of light - a must see from every level.Join us for a season of magical Santa experiences- exclusive shopping services and celebrations.Visit the website for further information here.Discover all the ways we will be making your Christmas COVID-safe here.

What people of all advanced civilizations knew- what famous doctors (Paracelsus- Hahnemann etc.) used and what science confirmed through some fundamental discoveriesIn this lecture you will learn about the teaching of Bruno Groening (1906 - 1959). His message was simple: there is a higher power that is the basis of all living things and it can heal! He showed how this energy that he referred to as 'Heilstrom' could be absorbed into the body- and through his teachings many people were cured- even from diseases that were considered incurable.Healings occur today as back then- and the words of Bruno Groening: 'There is no incurable- God is the greatest physician-' has been proven and documented within the Medical Scientific Group - a world-wide forum of independent medical doctors- psychologists and health care professionals within the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends.To learn more- attend one of our free online lectures. Please register hereOnce you have registered- you will be sent instructions on how to download the free Zoom app either to your phone or laptop-computer. Important: Please register well ahead of time and log in 5 minutes early to get settled.For further Information: Contact: Linley Anderson on 0402 248 391 Visit our website or our YouTube Channel

A ravishing feast of music featuring some of Sydney's finest musicians.The performance will include members of Pinchgut Opera- The Song Company- Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and brass players of the Sydney Symphony and Opera Australia Orchestras.All works will be performed one voice per part- featuring a number of antiphonal Gabrieli motets- Allegri's 'Miserere'- as well as Tallis' 'Lamentation of Jeremiah I' and Tomkins' 'When David Heard' for men's voices. Also in this concert will be Bach's earliest known cantata '-Nach dir- Herr- verlanget mich'- Buxtehude's 'Der Herr ist mit mir'- as well as Bach's great motet 'Jesu Meine Freude'.Programme:Jesu Meine Freude | Johann Sebastian BachIn ecclesiis | Giovanni GabrieliMagnificat | Giovanni GabrieliMiserere | Gregorio AllegriWhen David Heard | Thomas TomkinsLamentations of Jeremiah I | Thomas TallisSuscipe clementissime Deus | Giovanni GabrieliNach dir- Herr- verlanget mich | Johann Sebastian BachDer Herr ist mit mir | Dieterich BuxtehudeFeaturing:Soprano | Chloe Lankshear- Claire Burrell-McDonald- Amber JohnsonAlto | Michael Burden- Oscar SmithTenor | Elias Wilson- Thomas HallworthBass | Hayden Barrington- Jack StephensOrgan | Hamish Wagstaff- Samuel GiddyViolin | James Tarbotton- James ArmstrongBassoon | Tiger ChouCello | Sophie FunstonDouble Bass | Linh NguyenTrombone | Scott Kinmont- Nigel Crocker- Nick Byrne-Greg van der Struik- William Kinmont & Brett PageTrumpet | David Elton & Simon WolnizerCOVID-19 SAFETYWe will be limiting the number of people in the Cathedral in accordance with current Public Health Orders and ensuring appropriate physical distancing at all times.Hand sanitiser will be available and audience members over the age of 12 are required to wear masks.

Lilith Night is an international celebration of diverse female composer-performers- across a dizzying range of genres. A network of women music-makers and culture creators- directed by Australian musician Maryanne Piper- Lilith Night will feature the global fusion of sounds created by vocalist and kora player- Miriam Lieberman. The ensemble will perform compositions from international composers Sunna Gunnlaugs (Iceland)- Christina Fuchs (Ger)- Elisa Thorn (Canada) and Eve Beglarian (US-Armenian)- Australian composers Jenna Cave- Harri Harding- and many more.Special support: Kenya Wilkins Solo Piano Album LaunchKenya Wilkins will launch her third solo piano album 'So What Bach' a series of jams on JS Bach classics. Keyna Wilkins is a pioneering Australian-British composer-musician- solo-artist and leader of cutting-edge ensembles. Her music has been described as arresting and genre-blurring. She was one of three finalists in the Australian nation-wide APRA-AMCOS Art Music Awards for Individual Excellence 2018. Her compositions are performed internationally and published by Wirripang.A kaleidoscope of music to excite the senses!Maryanne Piper (clarinetist)- Kenya Wilkins (piano)- Rachel Drubetsky (trumpeter)- Chloe Kim (drums) and special guest- Miriam Lieberman (vocals and kora).Covid-safe planAll patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Face masks are available for those who want them. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave. Table service only except for those who are seated at the bar. There is no standing in groups allowed.

Lilthai Dreaming is an exhibition of Indigenous Australian Art encompassing paintings- bark paintings- and ceramicsBibi Barba - Saltwater Women-Woka Woka- Dungutti- Cammeraygal- Gadigal- Yuin Nation 'Like many artists- my work tells a story. It's about my connection to family- to the land- where I was born- my struggles and triumphs.'Warnayaka Collection Warnayaka Art Centre is located in the community of Lajamanu- 580kms south west of Katherine- Northern Territory in the Tanami desert.The most important thing expressed by the artists across the generations is the need to preserve and pass on the knowledge of Warlpiri culture. This encompasses not only art- but includes language- social structure- law and country.Lorna Morgan Biddy Yulngarri Jurrah-LongRosie Murnku Mark TasmanMyra Patrick HerbertJudy MartinKitty Napanangka SimonElizabeth Nungarrayi RossBiddy Timms NapanangkaMolly Jinjingarli TasmanLily HargreavesThe safety of our visitors- artists- teachers- staff and volunteers is vital.We are observing strict physical distancing and hygiene measures to protect the health of visitors and staff and minimise the spread of Covid-19.These include enhanced cleaning regimes- social distancing and limits on the number of people in the gallery- sanitiser and hand washing facilities and changes to our class sizes.Don't visit if you're unwell or- if in the last 14 days- you have experienced cold or flu symptoms- have returned from overseas or have been to or had contact with someone from a Covid hotspot. Visitors are required to provide their name and contact details on arrival at the Gallery- to support contact tracing in line with NSW Health rules and our Covid-Safe plan.floor markings and signage to help visitors maintain safe distances.There are limits on the number of visitors overall and the Gallery space has its maximum capacity- based on the rule of 1 person per 4 square metres.Please don't touch the artworks.We are also available for private viewings of our exhibitions by prior arrangement.

Pharos is a ten-member powerhouse big band formed in 2016. Featuring a six-piece horn section- this unique and electrifying collective merge the best of the big band with the flexibility- creativity and genre-bending exploration expected in any modern ensemble. What's more- every single member of the band is a talented female jazz musician. In the group's short lifespan- Pharos has worked with an incredible list of local and international artists- premiering and performing the work of composers- both Australian and international. In a world premiere- Pharos will perform a new work commissioned for the festival before performing exclusive repertoire composed and arranged by SIMA's 2020 Artist in Residence- Dr Sandy Evans. Come feel the energy that only a big band can inspire!Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

This adventure is a combination of a walking tour- self-discovery and a learning experience.OverviewThis is a fun and adventurous way to learn how to take creative photographs with your smartphone while exploring Coogee Beach east of Sydney. During this three-hour workshop- we will head out to Coogee Beach and its surrounds to photograph surf- water- rocks- architecture and anything else that inspires you! The workshop is suitable for all skill levels- all ages- and any type of smartphone. What we doGive you some creative photography fundamentalsTeach you how to improve your phone handling skills when taking photographsShow you some creative composition techniques and tips used by professional photographersPoint you to our favourite phone apps for expanding your photo-taking and editing of your photos What you will needA smartphoneA basic tripod and phone tripod mount (one of each can be provided if requested)A basic level of fitness as we will be walking for most of the workshopA water bottleTime & placeThe workshop starts at 4.30 pm sharp. Please arrive 15 mins before the workshop beginsMeet at Coogee Bite Cafe- 126a Beach St- Coogee NSW 2034Cost: $60COVID-SAFECovid-safe guidelines: For your safety- we will carry hand-sanitiser and practice safe distancing.

These old neighbourhoods are bursting with stories and hidden gems.On this walk you'll:Learn why there are so many pubs in this part of Sydney and what a 'VIP Lounge' isDiscover the Aboriginal and early European history of the areaBe surprised by my choice for Australia's 'national dish'See why this is one of the most multicultural parts of AustraliaGain an insight into our unique sense of humour andFind out some Aussie slang along the wayWe'll stop for a coffee at my favourite cafe mid-way through the walk- and at the end- we finish with a glass of delicious local craft beer at one of the most unique pubs you'll find in Sydney - complete with a talking pet cockatoo!Note we walk about 3.2 km (2 miles) at a relaxed pace and a mostly flat route. We've had everyone from 3-year-olds to 80-year-olds complete the walk and it is pram-baby carriage friendly but please message us if you have any questions.This is a fun- relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your Saturday morning- discovering new parts of Sydney. Even if you've lived in Sydney your whole life- we'll show you new things and tell you stories you've never head before - that's our promise.Now with free hand sanitiser and kangaroo-sized spacing (1.5m)

The Art Gallery of NSW presents Streeton- a landmark exhibition of Australia's iconic impressionist- Arthur Streeton- whose brilliant evocations of light- land and sea captured the spirit and optimism of our country.Arthur Streeton is undeniably our greatest impressionist landscape painter and this exhibition reveals the seminal role he played in defining a unique vision of Australia- while exploring the evolution of his art over six decades.Featuring more than 150 paintings- drawings and watercolours from 42 public and private collections- some not exhibited publicly for more than 100 years- Streeton is an in-depth survey of the artist's unique contribution to Australian art from the 1880s to the 1940s.Two years in preparation- Streeton brings together sun-drenched impressionist landscapes from the 1880s- joyful depictions of Sydney Harbour in the 1890s- pastoral paintings from the 1920s and 30s- and a selection of artworks from the artist's international career painting in Egypt- England- Italy and WWI France.The first Streeton exhibition in quarter of a century and the most comprehensive since his 1931 lifetime retrospective at the Art Gallery of NSW- Streeton presents works from museums and galleries around Australia alongside paintings from the Gallery's extensive collection and rarely seen works from private collections.For families- there are also children's labels- a children's trail and an activity sheet with ideas for creating art at home.Streeton is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency- Destination NSW.