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NewsA Big Week of Readings EventsFrom Tim Winton at the Athenaeum Theatre, to an evening with Pulitzer-winning writer Junot Díaz to an all-singing performance from Elizabeth Honey, who toured the Readings shops one Saturday along with Sue Johnson, check out all the great photos and event summaries.
Urgent Help Needed to Secure La Mama's Future
The La Mama theatre has occupied the iconic building in Faraday St in the heart of Carlton since 1967.
Recently the Executors of the Estate, who were looking to sell the property, accepted La Mama's offer of $1.7 million however they
stipulated that they had until 5pm last Monday to lock in the funds. Otherwise the building would
go to Auction threatening La Mama's home.Fortunately, with the overwhelming support from the industry and
local community, La Mama were able to raise the deposit however now they have the more daunting challenge of
raising additional substantial funds from stakeholders, organisations and philanthropists. Please help secure
La Mama's future in the unique space that is so integral to the theatre maker's and audience's experience.
To make a donation or for more information on how you can help secure
La Mama's future please contact Liz Jones on (03) 9347 6948, 0412 909 077 or liz@lamama.com.au.
Upcoming EventsMo Hayder in conversation with Dr Sue Turnbull
Internationally bestselling British crime writer Mo Hayder, author of Birdman and Ritual, will be in conversation with Dr Sue Turnbull. Tonight, May 21 at 6.30pm
Sadanand Dhume in conversation with Linda Lopresti
As Sadanand Dhume details his exploration of Indonesia in his book with his friend and guide Herry, a fundamentalist who hero-worships Abu Bakar Bashir, we are offered an insight into a part of our world that has received insufficient attention until now. Monday 26 May 6.30pm
David Rieff in conversation with Anne Summers
Feminist social commentator, and business woman Anne Summers will converse with David Rieff about his mother Susan Sontag.
David's heart breaking book Swimming in a Sea of Death is his loving tribute to his mother, the writer Susan Sontag,
and her final battle with cancer. David Rieff is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. He is the author of seven books.
Tuesday 27 May 6.30pm Cinema Nova, Lygon St, Carlton Free, but but please book on (03) 9347 6633 or RSVP on Facebook.
Do Travel Writers Go To Hell?
Join us for a night into the realities of travel writing. Hired in 2004 to contribute to Lonely P***t's Brazil guidebook,
Thomas Kohnstamm fled his Wall Street job to pursue his dream of being a travel writer.
10 Questions with the Dalai Lama
On Wednesday 4th June, Kino Dendy cinemas will host a one night only fundraising screening of 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama,
with $7 from all ticket sales donated to the Australian Tibet Council. Hailed as '...the definitive film on the Dalai Lama� the
film will be opened at 6pm by special guest speakers including the Chairman of the Australian Tibet Council.
Tickets limited - to book please contact Kino Box Office on 9650 2100 Readings RecommendsDan Gardner - Risk: The Science And Politics Of Fear
We are the safest and healthiest human beings who ever lived, and yet irrational fear is growing, with deadly consequences - such as the 1,595
Americans killed when they made the mistake of switching from p***s to cars after September 11. $35.00 . Junot Díaz - The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
With dazzling energy and insight Díaz immerses us in the tumultuous lives of Oscar; his runaway sister Lola; their beautiful mother
Belicia; and in the family's
uproarious journey from the Dominican Republic to the US and back. Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. $32.95
Giveaways and OffersWin tickets to see Prince Caspian: The Chronicles Of Narnia
Cinema Nova and Readings are offering 20 family passes (4 tickets per pass) to a special screening
Prince Caspian: The Chronicles Of Narnia (rated: M) on Sunday 1 June at 10.30am.
To go into the running to win a family pass email your name and address to andrew.mcdonald@readings.com.au with 'Prince Caspian' in the subject line. Only winners will be notified. A Special Italian Movie and Afternoon Tea
To celebrate the release of the Italian film My Brother Is An Only Child and the grand opening of Brunetti
Restaurant's Merenda: An Italian Afternoon Tea, now available every Sunday from 2pm, Cinema Nova and Brunetti are holding
a very special, very Italian, afternoon tea.
Join us at Cinema Nova at 12pm on Sunday June 15th, for a preview screening of Daniele Luchetti's My Brother Is An Only Child
followed by a lavish afternoon tea at the discounted price of $15 at the Brunetti Restaurant Carlton. All funds collected from this special
event will be donated to the Assisi Centre, the Italian centre for the elderly.
To win movie tickets to this special event please RSVP to publicity@cinemanova.com.au with
'My Brother - Readings' in the subject line and your full name and phone
number. Offer finishes Tuesday 10 June. Only winners will be notified.
Win tickets to Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot
Scarlett never has her mind on the job, and why would she? Her job is dull while her
interior life is exciting. Her brain teems with the characters and situations
from the movies she loves and consumes like popcorn. But while she is off in la-la land,
she may just miss something magical and exciting happening in her own life.
MTC is giving you the chance to win one of two double passes to see Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot
on Monday 9 June 8pm, playing at the Arts Centre Playhouse. To win, email your name, address and contact
number to info@mtc.com.au with 'Scarlett' in the subject line to be in the running to win. Good luck!
Coming SoonNam Le's The Boat
Vietnam-born Melbourne writer Nam Le's book of short stories
The Boat is getting a lot of praise overseas in the lead-up to its local release.
A glowing review in the New York Times came
out when the book did last week in the US. It's due out in Australia at the start of June.
www.namleonline.com
Pre-order online from Readings.
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