HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW

18 Sydney Events
Innovation
invention
Willoughby City Council
The Concept behind The Concourse
The Artspace in The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave
FJMT (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) presents an exhibition
tracing the design history of Sydney’s newest cultural
precinct located in the heart of Chatswood. An exhibition of
plans, drawings and photographs of the building outlines
the innovations behind this unique design, which is inspired
by the features of the local natural landscape, including the
sandstone ridges of Willoughby and the petals of the Waratah
flower. Richard Francis will present a talk at the exhibition
on his experience with the project date TBC. Exhibition Hours
Wed to Fri: 11am – 6pm, Sat: 11am – 5pm, Sun: 11am –
4pm. Richard Frances Jones, Architect, will present a talk on
his experience with The Concourse project, date and time to
be confirmed.
14 - 29 April 11am - 6pm
Free
Bookings Essential: 02 9777 7994
Willoughby City Council
Willoughby Bicentennial Banners Tour
The Concourse Civic Pavilion, 409 Victoria Ave
A public tour of the recently conserved Willoughby Bicentennial
Banners will be held as part of the Heritage Festival.
Fourteen fabric banners were sewn, stitched and threaded
by innovative members of the community to celebrate the
history of Willoughby up to 1988. Recently conserved to hang
in one of Sydney’s leading live art and entertainment venues,
The Concourse, the bicentennial banners are an outstanding
example of an inventive community project. Date correct as of
printing. Please visit www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au for further
details or changes.
Tues 24 April 10am - 12pm
Free
Bookings Essential: 02 9777 1000
Willoughby District & Historical Society Inc
That’s Entertainment: Willoughby in the spotlight!
Willoughby Museum, 58 Johnson Street
‘That’s Entertainment’ examines the central role played by
the City of Willoughby in Australia’s entertainment industry. It
provides a ‘then’ and ‘now’ story from the first local cinema
(1908) and Sydney’s pioneer radio station (1923) - claimed
to be the most powerful transmitter in the world - through
to the birth of the television industry (1956). It also explores
Willoughby’s role as a centre for music and theatre. Open
Sunday 14, 21 and 28 April.
14 - 28 April 1pm - 4pm
Adults $5 / Concession $4 / Family $10
CONCORD
City of Canada Bay
Perfecting the Aussie Home
Concord Library, 60 Flavelle Street
A display celebrating local innovations which helped to create
the ideal suburban home. It covers Goddard’s cammerated
concrete homes, the Victa mower, Toynes rotary clothes hoist
and other local industries.
2 - 29 April 9.30am - 5pm
Free, during Library hours.
Concord Heritage Society Inc
There’s a war on!! WWII at home.
City of Canada Bay Museum, 1 Bent Street
As the cry “There’s a war on” rang out across the country,
communities around Australia banded together in an effort
to support, supply and defend their nation. This is a travelling
exhibition originally presented by Museums and Galleries
NSW. It tells the story of how the outbreak of war in 1939
dramatically changed the lives of everyday Australians and
helped shape modern day Australia. It is a collection of objects
that reflect a variety of experiences during these uncertain
times. The Museum is open every Wednesday and Saturday
from 10am to 4pm.
16 April - 17 June 10am - 4pm
Free - donations appreciated.
CRONULLA
Sutherland Shire Libraries
First Frontier - Peter Turbet Author Talk
Cronulla Library, 38-60 Croydon Street
Peter Turbet is a local author and teacher whose interest in
the development of first settlement in Sydney and its impact
on indigenous people has resulted in his latest book. The
relationship with Europeans in those early years created
conflict and challenged the Aborigines oneness with the land.
Please join us for this informative talk which looks at the
adaptations the Aborigines underwent which were to change
their lives forever.
Thurs 26 April 6pm - 7.30pm
Free
Bookings Essential: 02 9710 0225