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While there is still work to be done on improving design processes so that they centre the voices of Traditional Owners-...

The original Rocks walking tours gets up close and personal with the living history and British heritage of The Rocks.Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home. We don't regard what we do as a job and there is no job more enjoyable than ours as tour guides.We get to walk around and talk about this amazing historical precinct- that sits within one of the most beautiful cities in the world- sharing its rich and diverse history and bringing the area to life for the guests that willingly share a fraction of their time with us. How lucky are we!

Audrey Rhoda lives and works in Katoomba- a creative hub in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. She has exhibited extensively  over the past 20 years both in Australia as well as in New York- Los Angeles- and Paris.Art Out of joy is an exhibition of her extensive body of work on canvas- board and paper. It includes a number of  'revisited and reconstructed remainders ' from past exhibitions   together with  recent work. Many of these works incorporate  her unique beeswax layering technique. She is well known for her popular workshops- based on this  technique - which uses beeswax as an encaustic medium in her painting process .For Art Out of Joy she has compiled over 150 documented artworks. As shown in her digital catalogue- her artworks are available for sale  in all sizes- on canvas- paper and board - framed and unframed- stretched and unstretched- mounted and unmounted.Rhoda has significantly reduced her past catalogued prices to make her work affordable specifically for this show in the hope that art lovers with a good eye will be able to pick up some real bargains. She will be in the gallery throughout the run of the show to talk to anyone interested in her process- art practice and philosophy on life.Covid-19 safe procedures operate at the gallery. We record names for contact tracing- supply hand sanitiser- disinfect our surfaces and have only 12 people in the gallery at a time- applying social distancing.

The science and economics tells us sustainable energy alternatives make sense. So- what's the missing link in the path to a clean and prosperous future? Hear from leading scientists- a City of Sydney Councillor and the NSW Minister for Energy and Environment.Targets- safeguards and the future: these concepts feel abstract and far away. But the reality is- we have the technology solutions at hand- to drive the direction of where we're heading.We know why we need a sustainable future- and this discussion brings together a spectrum of perspectives- to show how this is achievable.Matt Kean MP- NSW Minister for Energy and Environment- offers perspective into the economic impacts and benefits of investing in alternative energy sources. Professor Anita Ho-Baillie- John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience and a world leader in perovskite solar energy cells- shares insights into solar photovoltaic research and its potential to produce cost-effective ways of energy generation. The research that Professor Ho-Baillie is leading at the University was also awarded 2.5 million federal fundingProfessor Thomas Maschmeyer presents a case study on gelated zinc bromide batteries. An Australian breakthrough- this technology is scalable- affordable and safe.Linda Scott- President of Local Government NSW (LGNSW) and City of Sydney Councillor- will talk about sustainability at a local level and community engagement.Dr Tanya Fiedler from the University of Sydney Business School moderates this discussion. Dr Fiedler played a key role in the development of the University's Sustainability Strategy.Booking available here.

Spend a unique and memorable Saturday afternoon in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney unravelling the mysteries of perfume while exploring the most fragrant plants found in the Garden.Join perfume consultant Catherine du Peloux Menage- who will discuss the sense of smell- the science of scent- the history of perfume- and the creation of some of the most famous perfumes ever produced. Catherine has developed a practice as a scent stylist- speaker- and writer on perfume and the sense of smell- speaking on everything from the history of perfume to historical scents and stinks in the works of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.The talk will be complemented by a walk through the Garden with our expert guides exploring the natural scents of the Garden- learning how plants use scents to attract pollinators and examining famous scents in the Garden including peppermint- lemon myrtle- lavender- patchouli- and more.This is the second annual Perfume Walk following last year's sold-out event. Book now to avoid disappointment!Includes afternoon tea. 

The Sydney Connection conducts weekly inner-city dining walks of Surry Hills- Darlinghurst and Potts Point.Accompanied by our Owner-Operator Maree Sheehan a well-connected local guide- our walks are aimed at visitors and Sydneysiders who want to go 'where the locals go' for inspiring food- good service and cool interiors.We offer our guests the chance to experience Sydney's fabulous small bar culture and dine at three different inner-city Sydney restaurants in one evening. If you're a local looking for a new perspective on our fine city this is the perfect experience.For visitors- it's a great opportunity if you are only spending a short time in Sydney and want to gain an understanding of our food culture and night time vibe. You can also ask your guide all your Sydney questions: our history- the demographics of the precinct- the latest real estate prices or just where to go for breakfast.Potts Point highlightsIf you have ever wanted to pretend you are living in the 1930's our first bar on the Potts Point dining walk is for you. Sit in a plush velvet booth- surrounded by vintage lamps and the owner's personal collection of historical Sydney prints & portraits. If only the walls could talk in this converted strip club. Potts Point has been entertaining locals & visitors alike since the 1940's and she does it well.Whether your dining alfresco on a vibrant laneway with seventies-style lights or in an eccentric old terrace house of a back street- you will feel the history but also enjoy the innovation of the young chefs and mixologists who call PoPo home.Experience the grandness of Macleay Street's art deco apartment blocks at the 'Paris end' and established dining rooms that will transport you to Europe but with an Australian accent.Group discounts available now - see our website for detailsCovid-19 Safety measuresWe are limiting our group size to 6 guestsEnjoying 3 courses instead of 4 coursesBooking separate Ubers for guests & guide for pick-upPracticing social distancing on the walk between venuesDining at restaurants that adhere to the 4 square metre rule between tablesIndulging in a sit-down dessert - with sparkling - instead of lining-up for gelato (sorry Riva Reno & Messina - we will be back!)Giving a complimentary bottle of Sydney Distillery sanistiser to each guest on arrivalPlus of course we are packing masks in case you forgot yours!

The Civic Collection includes civic portraits and artworks- furniture and furnishings- and historical items and memorabilia that reveal the civic history and identity of the City.Civic Curator- Margaret Betteridge- will show you how to find these fascinating items in the catalogue- focusing on a few of the highlights from the collection and how they link to other items in the City Archives.Series: The things we keepJoin our expert archivists- historians and curators as they as they highlight the City's key historic collections and lead you through the new Archives & History Resources catalogue.This series of short talks showcase the types of items in our archives- history and civic collections and shows you how to find them in the catalogue. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Book in for one- or all six!The City Archives is one of the premier archival collections in Australia and a rich resource for exploring Sydney's history. In February 2020- the City released a new catalogue which provides unprecedented access to the archival collection. Recently- for the very first time- a selection of items from the Civic Collection have been added to the catalogue.How to joinThis is a free event. However- bookings are essential. Please register here.You will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instruction on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own computer or device to participate.

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