JULY

Book of the Month
Concerts
Lectures
Seminars
Social Events

• Odysseya: An Epic Journey from Russia to Australia
  Alex Vassilieff vividly recounts the extraordinary journey of his ancestors. A Family’s courageous struggle to survive against the odds of adversity over two centuries and two continents and leave a legacy of their Diaspora for future generations.He not only provides a compelling account of survival against the odds, he also gives a personal insight into what it is like to be born a Russian, with all the complexities that entails...

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• Leonid Beshlei in Concert
  Enjoy music from around the world every Friday night...

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• Injury Prevention: How to practice and enjoy a lifetime of piano playing
  An educational and interesting look at the human anatomy and how piano-playing can affect your body. It is a must-attend talk for every level of piano player from beginner to professional...
• When the West met the East
  The course presents the story of the first encounters of Dutch, Portuguese, British and other Europeans with native Asian cultures; a journey in time covering the most fascinating events in the history of Asia...

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• Career Advancement Seminar
  Natalia Zmicerevska's intimate knowledge of the job market and coaching expertise will allow you to:
  -Create customised, targeted resumes
  -Sell yourself to recruiters / emoployers with maximum impact
  -Win the interview game and be able to back up your claims
  -Access the hidden job market through networking and search firms
  -Present yourself in accordance with the position you are aiming for
  -Successfully negotiate the salary you want...

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• Menora Magazine Literary Competition
  The Shalom Association and the Menora magazine announced the Literary competition for the authors living in Australia and writing in Russian...

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AUGUST

Book of the Month
Classical Music
Family / Kids
Lectures
Seminars
Social Events

• The Magical Chorus. A History of Russian Culture From Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn
  In the first book to fully examine the intricate and often deadly interconnection between Russian rulers and Russian artists, cultural historian Solomon Volkov brings to life the human stories behind some of the greatest masterpieces of our time...

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• Firebird
  Sparks fly in Stravinsky’s Firebird, a spectacular synthesis of Russian fairytales. With its glittering orchestration and lush exoticism, Stravinsky’s music was a sensation at the ballet’s Paris premiere, launching the career of the 20th century’s star composer...

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• About the Moon and the Earth, Brave Hare and Story about Wind
  Reading of fairy tales by Dm. Mamin-Sibiryak, N. Abramtseva and E. Doronkina accompanied by special music arrangement, active interaction with the audience (children and grown-ups) illustrating the story. For children we have prepared exciting word games, puzzles, gifts and lots of fun...

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• The Costumes of the Stravinsky Ballets
  Senior Curator Decorative Arts and Design at the National Gallery of Australia, Robert Bell, will discuss the extraordinary costumes from the Stravinsky ballets held in the Gallery’s collection...
• The Choreographer's Art
  An expert in the field will talk about the art of choreography, the innovations of choreographers Fokine, Massine and Nijinsky, and their influence on future creativity...
• The Music
  Music educator Robert Gay takes you on a musical journey into the colours, rhythms and magic of the major Stravinsky ballets The Firebird, The Rite of Spring and Petrushka – three works that changed the world of dance forever...

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• Career Advancement Seminar
  Natalia Zmicerevska's intimate knowledge of the job market and coaching expertise will allow you to:
  -Create customised, targeted resumes
  -Sell yourself to recruiters / emoployers with maximum impact
  -Win the interview game and be able to back up your claims
  -Access the hidden job market through networking and search firms
  -Present yourself in accordance with the position you are aiming for
  -Successfully negotiate the salary you want...

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• Menora Magazine Literary Competition
  The Shalom Association and the Menora magazine announced the Literary competition for the authors living in Australia and writing in Russian...

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