Recent Events

MOVIE SCREENING: Takayna — the Heart of Lutruwita

07 Feb 2025 Recent Events
In February we will also collaborate with the Bob Brown Foundation to host four screenings of Takayna — the Heart of Lutruwita, an inspiring and hopeful film about the battle to defend Australia’s largest rainforest. Join
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The Chairman’s Lounge – Joe Aston in conversation with Margot Saville [Tues 28-Jan, 6pm]

09 Jan 2025 Recent Events
The Chairman’s Lounge, The Inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out ‘Fearless resolve, razor-sharp intellect and remarkable writing,’ says Hedley Thomas, author of The Teacher’s Pet. ‘Aston’s rapier wit is both incisive and
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To Sing of War – Cath McKinnon in conversation with Sarah Turnbull [Thurs 13-Feb, 6pm]

Join us to discuss a rich, layered and thrilling novel of love, war and friendship with Cath McKinnon, in conversation with Sarah Turnbull. DECEMBER 1944. In New Guinea, a young Australian nurse chances upon
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[SOLD OUT] Swimming Sydney with Chris Baker [Tues 21-Jan, 6pm]

Join us for a tale of 52 swims in and around Sydney. From Palm Beach to Cronulla, Mount Druitt to Bondi, Chris Baker swims at iconic beaches, municipal pools, harbour baths, tidal rock pools,
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[SOLD OUT] Costa’s Garden ~ Flowers [Fri 17-Jan, 10am]

09 Jan 2025 Recent Events
Kids, come on an adventure with everyone’s favourite gardener Costa Georgiadis. Put on your nature goggles and open your eyes to the magical world of Flowers. Together we will discover amazing things in this
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Make ‘Em Laugh – a holiday workshop for clowns [Thurs 16-Jan, 11am]

Bookoccino will host a two day workshop for budding young clowns this coming January!   Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January From 11am to 2pm Cost: $80 Suitable for kids between 8 and 14,
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This Creative Life: Fashion Designers at Home with Robyn Lea

28 Nov 2024 Recent Events
Join us to celebrate this lush, illustrated book for lovers of fashion and interior design by bestselling photographer and author Robyn Lea. Set foot in the private spaces of twenty of the world’s top
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[SOLD OUT] Gina Chick – We Are the Stars

Join us for an unforgettable event with Gina Chick, the inaugural Alone Australia winner, who tells the story of her extraordinary, indomitable life in one of the most powerful and moving memoirs you will
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Avalon Village late night shopping

20 Nov 2024 Recent Events
Thurs 19-Dec: Avalon Village late night shopping with live music, carols, face painting, ice cream van and a visit from Santa, 4-9pm
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Voices of Nature: Poetry and Music Salon

03 Oct 2024 Recent Events
Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry and musical performances by distinguished artists, and encounter new ways of imagining the natural environment. Poets: Judith Bishop (visiting from Melbourne), Martin Langford and Luke Fischer
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Trincomalee, Richard Unsworth’s historic home and garden

  Join us for a special day at Trincomalee, Richard Unsworth’s historic home and garden on Lovett Bay.    Catch the ferry from Church Point. Bathe in the serenity of the Western foreshores. Enjoy scrumptious
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Deep Listening to Nature with Andrew Skeoch

Come on a journey of deep listening with world-renowned nature sound recordist Andrew Skeoch. Experience an evening of immersive soundscapes and discussion. Andrew uses sound recordings and spectrograms to introduce ways of identifying species
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Afternoon Tea with Flour & Stone founder Nadine Ingram

  To be a cake maker is to be woven into the sweetness of people’s lives. Baking is an exploration of romance, adventure and comfort. Join us for a delicious afternoon tea with Nadine
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Bookoccino Panel Event: The US Elections – QUESTIONS

Date Booked  Do You Have A Question That You Would Like To Ask The Panel? 29-Aug-24 How do the States represented in the Electoral College achieve voter equity for all of those who will
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Re-imagining Nature: A Six Week Poetry Workshop with Luke Fischer

A six part workshop with poet and philosopher Luke Fischer, open to adult writers at all levels of experience and valuable to anyone interested in improving their writing and deepening their appreciation of nature. Covering topics such
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66 Old Barrenjoey Rd
Avalon Beach
NSW 2107
Australia

(02) 9973 1244