Reality Bites
A weekend program with celebrated authors in lively discussions, readings, films, performances and workshops to discover the essence of writing successful non-fiction for any medium.
| DATE | TIME | VENUE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 4 | 6.30pm | Berkelouw Books, Eumundi | |
| Saturday 5 | 10am-6pm | Majestic Theatre, Pomona | |
| Sunday 6 | 10am-6pm | Majestic Theatre, Pomona | |
| Ticket prices vary for different sessions/workshops. Bookings for individual sessions accepted. For full program details & further information contact Bernice Childs bchilds@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone 07 5472 0107. |
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Wild Tea Cosies
With the teapot as her canvas, and wool as her paint, Loani Prior’s sculptural fantasies, takes the “granny” out of tea cosies. Launching her new book, Wild Tea Cosies and an exhibition of her work at Written Dimension Bookshop.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Launch* | Mon 7 | 6.00pm | $10 | The Written Dimension |
| Exhibition | 4-13 July | Free | The Written Dimension | |
| * Includes nibbles and glass of wine on arrival. | ||||
Twitching in the Park – Sean Dooley
An ornithological escapade through Noosa ‘s National Park, with twitcher, author,
comedian and self professed bird-nerd Sean Dooley, followed by a fun breakfast at 8am with Caroline Baum.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird walk* | Sun 6 | 6.15am | $50** | Noosa National Park |
| Bird talk | Sun 6 | 8.00am | $45^ | Ma Mensa Trattoria |
| Duration: (Bird walk) approximately 1.5 hours, (Bird talk) 2 hours. * Meet at the Noosa National Park entrance, Park Rd. Noosa Heads at 6.15am for bird-walk. ** Ticket price of $50 includes breakfast and walk. ^ Ticket price of $45 includes breakfast only. Ticket for walk cannot be purchased separately. |
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A Cultural Go-Between – Alice Pung
A new voice in Australian literature - Alice Pung talks to Caroline Baum at lunch about growing up Asian in Australia and her first book Unpolished Gem - a moving portrait of her Cambodian family.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 | 12.00pm | $65 | Parc Food |
| Duration: approximately 3 hours. Includes a two course lunch with one glass of wine on arrival. |
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Secrets and Shared Obsession – Christopher Koch
Bristling with spies and espionage, The Memory Room is Christopher Koch’s newest novel. Meet one of Australia’s top literary talents, the author of The Year of Living Dangerously, in conversation with Caroline Baum over breakfast.
DATE TIME PRICE VENUE
Monday 7 9.00am $50 Sails Restaurant
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Includes breakfast.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 7 | 9.00am | $50 | Sails Restaurant |
| Duration: approximately 2 hours. Includes breakfast. |
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The Madness of Life – Kaz Cooke
Join author, cartoonist, comic Kaz Cooke with Caroline Baum, in a light-hearted conversation about the heavy issues of family life.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 7 | 4.00pm | $45 | Ebb Bar, Noosa Blue Resort |
| Duration: approximately 2 hours. Includes finger-food with a glass of wine on arrival. |
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If Better is Possible – John Buchanan
He was coach of the most successful cricket team in history. An inspirational talk over lunch with Peter Thompson on sports legends, creating success and his book, If Better is Possible.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 9 | 12.00pm | $75 | Villa Noosa Hotel |
| Duration: approximately 3 hours. Includes a two course lunch with one glass of wine on arrival. |
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The Dirty Beat - Venero Armanno
An extraordinary story of music and unfading dreams. Join Venero Armanno, author of seven novels, a book of short stories and head of Creative Writing at University of Queensland over breakfast, with Caroline Baum.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thur 10 | 9.00am | $45 | Parc Food |
| Duration: approximately 2 hours. Includes Breakfast. |
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Walk on the Wild Side - Ric Nattrass
Walk and discover Noosa’s hidden wildlife with author, conservationist and one of our most passionate naturalists. Ric will guide your eyes through the Noosa National Park then chat with Caroline Baum over breakfast at 8am.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild walk* | Fri 11 | 6.15am | $50** | Noosa National Park |
| Wild talk | Fri 11 | 8.00am | $45^ | Ma Mensa Trattoria |
| Duration: (Wild walk) approximately 1.5 hours, (Wild talk) 2 hours. * Meet at the Noosa National Park entrance, Park Rd. Noosa Heads at 6.15 am for wild-walk. ** Ticket price of $50 includes breakfast and walk. ^ Ticket price of $45 includes breakfast only. Ticket for walk cannot be purchased separately. |
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Advance Australia…Where? – Hugh Mackay
Psychologist and social researcher, his latest of 11 books, Advance Australia…Where? strives to make sense of the recent period of radical change within our society. An eloquent, entertaining speaker, Hugh Mackay is passionate about Australia.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 | 10.00am | $35 | The J |
| Duration: approximately 1.5 hours. | |||
The Power of Journalism - Leigh Sales and Hedley Thomas
Behind the scenes insights into the rigors of investigative reporting with Leigh and Hedley, two Walkley Award winning journalists who have given exposure to controversial cases. A revealing conversation with Peter Thompson over lunch.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11 | 12.00pm | $65 | Legends Bar and Grill |
| Duration: approximately 3 hours. Includes a two course lunch with one glass of wine on arrival. |
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Cooking from the Heart – Maggie Beer
Share the joie de vivre and generosity of the marvellous Maggie Beer, author and star of The Chef and the Cook, in a lunch conversation with special guest, Noosa’s iconic foodie, Leonie Palmer-Fisher.
| DATE | TIME | PRICE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 | 12.00pm | $95 | Sails Restaurant |
| Duration: approximately 3 hours. Includes two course lunch with a glass of champagne on arrival. |
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