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Join us online in the award-winning permaculture garden each Friday afternoon and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting.Small spaces can yield big results when productive gardens are designed according to permaculture principles. With many of us with limited space- this practical course led by permaculture expert and landscape architect Steve Batley- will help you grow more than you thought possible.Oct 16 - Permaculture principles - ObservationOct 23 - Design planning - sector analysis & zone planningOct 30 - No waste - compost and worm farmingNov 6 - Plants- Soil and Bacteria - GuildsNov 13 - Propagation - Seeds and cuttingsNov 20 - Propagation - TransplantingNov 27 - Water conservation - Wicking BedsDec 4 - Small spaces - Vertical and aquaponicsDec 11 - Small spaces - Containers and microgreensDec 18 - Pest management - plant health and predatorsGrowing Big in Small Spaces is available as a complete ten week course for face-to-face participants or as individual sessions via zoom.* * Each workshop is recorded and you may appear in the published video. Recordings of past topics can be found on Council's youtube channel under the PermaBee playlist.

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners roamed- public executions were commonplace and the Rocks Push ruled the street.Discover slums overrun with mass burial pits- sly grog haunts- opium dens and ghosts searching for their loved ones and revenge on those who crossed them.Terrain: Leisurely 2km of walking.Paranormal activity: Moderate.Covid safe activity: guests are asked to bring along their own face mask and maintain social distancing at all times.

This program will be pre-recorded and made available to view online at 12pm Friday 30 October 2020Exhibiting artist Macon Reed discusses their work- Eulogy for the Dyke Bar- an immersive installation that revisits the legacy of lesbian and dyke bars. Together with artist and researcher- Jade Muratore- they will discuss the circumstances which have seen the closure of dyke bars globally and delve into the stories behind archival material included in the installation from lesbian parties- spaces and events gone by.Macon Reed is a New York-based artist working in sculpture- installation- video- radio documentary- painting- and participatory projects. Motivated by evolving queer and intersectional feminist frameworks- their practice involves creating immersive sculptural environments that serve as public sites for dynamic inter-community conversation and transformative ritual. Her recent work includes the installation Eulogy For The Dyke Bar 2015- which revisits the legacy of dyke and lesbian bars- and has been exhibited at Wayfarers Gallery- New York- Pulse Art Fair- New York- AREA Gallery- Portland- CCA Wattis Institute- San Francisco- and the Museum of Craft and Design- San Francisco. Jade Muratore is an artist- researcher and cultural producer working across performance- installation- and video. Jade is one of the founding and core members of the performance trio- Hissy Fit- and has exhibited works at the Museum of Contemporary Art- Performance Space- Australian Centre for Contemporary Art- Arts House- Campbelltown Arts Centre and Carriageworks. She is a PhD candidate at UNSW Art & Design completing a practice-based research project on temporally disruptive methodologies in contemporary performance and moving image practice.This conversation is part of 'Forms of Being Together'- a series of online talks- performances and actions presented alongside the exhibition 'Friendship as a Way of Life' at UNSW Galleries.

Town Hall was a cemetery and the Queen Victoria building has a talking dog statue. There's so much to our CBD- its lanes- arcades and architecture that we often walk past but don't take the time to stop- lookup and learn. Explore Sydney's art- architecture- culture and history of the CBD with the team at I'm Free Walking Tours.

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. 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.

If your wanderlust has kicked in and you're longing to travel- Rubyos can help. We're hosting an International dinner fusing flavours from around the world. Join us in Newtown on Friday 30th October to go international with our selection of eight worldly dishes for $80pp- including a glass of bubbles on arrival.Bon voyage!We are adhering to strict hygiene measures and social distancing regulations during COVID-19.

Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood- and on this experience- you're going to see and taste a bit of everything! Perfect for dates- singles- all ages and locals who want a fun and unique experience.This tour includes 4 food stops- sampling some Newtown's many different multicultural cuisines. Cuisine options include Egyptian- Indian- Pakistani- Turkish- Thai- Japanese- 'Australian' (whatever that is) and more! Vegetarian and vegans are sorted too - Newtown is famous for its many vego-friendly restaurants.We'll also visit a popular brewery for a shared tasting paddle or a glass of craft beer.Along the way- you'll hear about Newtown's history- colourful characters and development- and discover some of the neighbourhood's best street art. Learn about some of the biggest names in Sydney's street art scene- their different styles and stories.This is a fun- relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your Friday evening or a Sunday afternoon- discovering new parts of Sydney. Even if you've lived in Sydney your whole life- we'll show you new places and tell you stories you've never head before - that's our promise.Now with free hand sanitiser and kangaroo-sized spacing (1.5m)

Lavishly elegant- our Pink High Tea summons you for scrumptious servings of rosy-hued delights during the month of October- at both Altitude and Blu Bar on 36.Delicious savouries with pink flourishes are precursors to the daintiest desserts: think pear mousse slice with rhubarb jelly and vanilla sponge- and strawberry tart with diplomat cream- strawberry jelly and lychee foam- whilst sipping sparkling.Savour blushing-pink scones of the fluffiest sort- paired with clotted cream- raspberry jam- and Sydney's finest view: the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge sparkle as you enjoy this sweetest of settings.From each and every Pink High Tea- $5 will be donated to the McGrath Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Pink High Tea is priced from AUD 75 per person- including one glass of sparkling wine.Upgrade to free-flowing sparkling wine- one glass of Champagne- or one glass of Chandon sparkling rose for an additional AUD 10 per person- or free-flowing cocktails for an additional AUD 20 per person at Blu Bar.Minimum spend for premium window seating in both venues is AUD 95.For further enquiries- please call (61 2) 9250 6000 or email reservations.slsn@shangri-la.com.

The 2020 edition of Polish Film Festival Sydney presents a range of contemporary and award-winning works from renowned and up and coming Polish filmmakers.The Festival opens with one of the most expensive Polish film productions of all time. THE LEGIONS by Dariusz Gajewski is an epic history drama that follows a love triangle set against the backdrop of the heroic struggle of Polish Legions to win independence from Tsarist Russia.Closing the Festival is the Australian premiere of CHARLATAN- a fascinating biographical drama by three time Oscar nominee Agnieszka Holland (Mr.Jones- Spoor- Europa Europa) of an exceptional Czech healer who cured thousands with plant-based remedies.Another highlight of the programme is the all-star VALLEY OF THE GODS from visionary director Lech Majewski- starring John Malkovich- Josh Harnett (Black Hawk Down)- Berenice Marlohe (Skyfall)- Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings trilogy). A cross between fantasy and sci-fi takes the viewers on a surreal journey between three interweaving stories to illustrate the clash between traditions of ancient civilizations and the modern high-tech world of the super rich.Brimming with jazz ICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ by Maciej Pieprzyca (Life Feels Good) is a moving drama inspired by the true story of blind piano prodigy Mietek Kosz- starring the brilliant Dawid Ogrodnik with music by one of the most acclaimed Polish jazz pianists and music composers- Leszek Mozdzer.Also screening this year are two feature debuts from female directors. THE TASTE OF PHO by Japan born and Poland based Mariko Bobrik is a warm story of a Vietnamese cook living in Warsaw and struggling to fit into the European culture- which his ten year old daughter has already embraced as her own. THE IRON BRIDGE by Monika Jordan-Mlodzianowska is a dramatic story about a love triangle set in a Silesian mining community.For our younger audience we have THE DAY OF CHOCOLATE- a delightful adaptation of the award-winning book by Anna Onichimowska under the same title- about the adventures of Monika and Dawid. Fans of thrillers will enjoy SERVANTS OF WAR by Mariusz Gawrys.Full Programme of the 2020 Polish Film Festival SydneyTHE LEGIONS (Legiony) - Sunday 25 October 6:00pmTHE TASTE OF PHO (Smak pho) - Wednesday 28 October 7.00pmTHE IRON BRIDGE (Żelazny Most) - Friday 30 October 7:00pmICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ (Ikar. Legenda Mietka Kosza) - Saturday 31 October 7:00pmTHE DAY OF CHOCOLATE (Dzien Czekolady) - Sunday 1 November 3:00pmSERVANTS OF WAR (Slugi wojny) - Friday 6 November 7.00pmVALLEY OF THE GODS (Dolina Bogow) - Saturday 7 November 7:00pmCHARLATAN (Szarlatan) - Sunday 8 November 6.00pmThe 2020 PFF Sydney is organised with a Covid Safety Plan in place and appropriate measures are taken to ensure the Festival is as safe as possible. Occupancy limits and social distancing will apply in every auditorium and throughout the foyer areas of the venue to follow requirements introduced by NSW government.