Readings.com.au: Carlton

Avigail Abarbanel book launch - Tuesday 12 June 2012 at 6:30pm

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Tuesday 12 June 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Beyond Tribal Loyalties: Personal Stories of Jewish Peace Activists will be both launched, discussed and celebrated this evening.

Free, no need to book.

Con Verevis and Claire Perkins book launches - Thursday 07 June 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-05-24T00:00:00Z

Thursday 07 June 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Together, academics Con and Claire will be launching their respective books American Smart Cinema and Film Trilogies.

Free, no need to book.

Dominique Hecq book launch of Creative Writing in the 21st Century - Wednesday 06 June 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-05-23T00:00:00Z

Wednesday 06 June 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Creative Writing in the 21st Century will be launched this evening.

Free, no need to book.

Pages to Poetry - Thursday 28 June 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-05-22T00:00:00Z

Thursday 28 June 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Internationally acclaimed poet Kevin Hart is featured at Pages to Poetry in June. His latest poetry collection is Morning Knowledge (University of Notre Dame Press). He will be joined by poet, novelist, critic and playwright, Ali Alizadeh, whose latest poetry book is Ashes in the Air (UQP); and emerging poet Fiona Hile, who has just released The Family Idiot (Vagabond Press).

Free, no need to book.

Classical Music & Mum

2012-05-11T00:00:00Z

Our classical music specialist Kate Rockstrom shares her top picks for Mother's Day.

'Oh no! It's Mother's Day again! Oh bother, bother!' I hear you cry and, following that, the most common complaint: 'My mother is impossible to buy for!' I'm here to tell you that no matter who your mother is, or what she's like, there is something in the classical music world that she will love. Here's a few of my top picks of the new releases.

Ballet & Opera: Sometimes it's just nice to curl up on the couch and watch something spectacular. The Paris Opera Ballet have released a box set of four different productions, so you can watch an act and come back later or sit down and enjoy the full ballet. Meanwhile Opera Australia have released the ever favourite Lakme by Delibes. If you're not sure which opera that is, you'll know the music when you hear it.

Charles Ives, Violin Sonatas: Mum is a real classical music lover and attends lots of concerts of all sorts. Released in January of this year this recording of the Charles Ives Violin Sonatas by Hilary Hahn and Valentina Lisitsa is a must for any classical music fan. Contemporary but accessible, this is terrific for someone who might already have everything else.

Schubert Piano Quintet 'The Trout': For those who love a bit of classical music, but may not know much about it, the Schubert Quintet, nicknamed 'The Trout,' is a favourite and with Melbourne based Seraphim Trio on this recording, it's luscious and wonderful.

Voice of Emotion: Montserrat Figueras was one of the most beloved singers of the past 43 years. Sadly passing away late last year, this release celebrates her life and voice. 35 years of recording is distilled into 35 tracks of extraordinary power. If you know Mum likes a bit of singing, you'll impress her with this recording.

Documentaries: Love a bit of a documentary and delving into the psyche of a musician? Then these two DVDs will definitely suit. Jane Rutter is a well known Australian flautist who, interspersed with French music, narrates about her time in Paris. Meanwhile the 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould is structured around the Bach Goldberg Variations, his most famous recording. A genius, sometimes thought insane, musically brilliant and a perfectionist, this looks at his life and work.

Shower Songs: If Mum likes to have a bit of a sing-a-long in the car or at home with well known tunes then this is a terrific CD. Full of popular songs chosen by ABC presenter Emma Ayres, both new and old, you can't go wrong with this little gem.

I've got a few others that have come out recently that are equally as fabulous so take a look at the classical music homepage for all the new releases.

Kate Rockstrom is a Classical Specialist at Readings Carlton. She regularly performs as a flautist as well as writing about music and books, follow her at www.stonestream.net.

Alien Shores Book Launch - Monday 21 May 2012 at 6:30pm

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Monday 21 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Julian Burnside QC will launch Alien Shores - an anthology of short stories by writers from Australia and the Indian Subcontinent on refugees and asylum seekers, released by Brass Monkey Books.

Powerful, poignant and sometimes funny, these are the tales of brave people who, at great peril to their own safety, seek out a new life in a new land.

Contributors include Deepa Agarwal, Jamil Ahmad, Ali Alizadeh, Meenakshi Bharat, Michelle Cahill, Susanne Gervay, Amitav Ghosh, Adbul Karim Hekmat, Linda Jaivin, Tabish Khair, Anu Kumar, Andrew Y M Kwong, Julia Mackay-Koelen, Sophie Masson, Joginder Paul, Sharon Rundle, Sujata Sankranti, Bijoya Sawian and Arnold Zable.

Free, no need to book.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 31 May 2012 at 10:30am

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 31 May 2012 at 10:30am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 24 May 2012 at 10:30am

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 24 May 2012 at 10:30am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 17 May 2012 at 10:30am

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 17 May 2012 at 10:30am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 10 May 2012 at 10:30am

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 10 May 2012 at 10:30am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 03 May 2012 at 10:30am

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 03 May 2012 at 10:30am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 26 April 2012 at 10:30am

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 26 April 2012 at 10:30am

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pre-School Story Time - Thursday 19 April 2012 at 10:30pm

2012-04-17T00:00:00Z

Thursday 19 April 2012 at 10:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Drop into Readings Carlton for Story Time, every Thursday, from 10.30am to 11.00am.

For children aged 2 – 5 year old. Free event, no need to book.

Please note: This is not a child-minding service. We ask that parents stay with their children for the reading. To find out more please call us on (03) 9347 6633.

Pages to Poetry Winter Festival - Thursday 31 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Thursday 31 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

To kick things off we have poetry editor of The Age, Gig Ryan, who’s stunning New and Selected Poems (Giramondo) was published late last year. She will be joined by Geelong's Anthony Lynch, director of Whitmore Press, whose book Night Train (Clouds of Magellan) has just been published; and emerging poet, Corey Wakeling, who has just released the chapbook Gargantuan Terrier, Buggy or Dinghy (Vagabond Press). Brown Brothers are providing wonderful red wines for us to enjoy.

Free, no need to book.

Justin Heazlewood - Wednesday 30 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Wednesday 30 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

The Bedroom Philosopher Diaries are a collection of hilarious and melancholic reports from The Bedroom Philosopher’s wealth of experience as a touring folk star.

Read about his epic battles with drunken punters, scatty rock stars, aloof groupies and mostly—himself. These tell-all tales allow exclusive access to the depths of the performer psyche—Boho Stripped Bare.

Each entry grooves with BP’s trademark wordplay, Gen-Y commentary and commitment to emotional honesty. Under the glare of the stage lights he explores the ungainly labyrinth of his alter-ego and the puzzling mechanics of the Australian entertainment scene. There are touching scenes of male affection between his band The Awkwardstra and Shakespearean duels between hipster and bogan subcultures.

Free, but please book on 9347 6633

Anna Rose in conversation with Maxine McKew - Tuesday 29 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Tuesday 29 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Presented by Readings Carlton at Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton, 3053

Anna Rose is the founder of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, and a former Environment Minister’s joint Young Environmentalist of the Year. Anna’s book Madlands is about her trip around the world with Nick Minchin in an attempt to change each other’s mind on climate change.

Find out how it all went as Anna talks with journalist and past politician Maxine McKew.

Free, but please book on 9347 6633, RSVP by email or on Facebook.

An evening with Barry Dickins - Thursday 24 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Thursday 24 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Melbourne’s very own artist, author and playwriter Barry Dickins is joining us to discuss his latest book, Barry and the Fairies of Miller Street. This novel is a lively mix of fairy tales, and of course of Dickins’s own memories of childhood.

Free, but please book on 9347 6633.

An evening with Jean Taylor - Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Join us as Jean’s reads from her latest historical book, Stroppy Dykes which explores the important work of radical lesbian feminists, socialist feminists and radical feminists in the 1980s. These women organised conferences, published magazines, wrote books, established activist collectives, went on marches, were in solidarity with Aborigines and Islanders, demonstrated, formed bands, and more.

Free, but please book on 9347 6633.

Lisa Jacobson book launch of The Sunlit Zone - Thursday 17 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Thursday 17 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Join us at Readings Carlton as Chris Wallace-Crabbe launches Lisa Jacobson's new verse novel. The Sunlit Zone is a moving elegy of love and loss, admirable for its narrative sweep and the family dynamic that drives it. A risk-taking work of rare, imaginative power.

'This novel in verse, at once magical and irresistible, draws us into a vivid future. In Lisa Jacobson’s telling, the Australian fascination with salt water and sea change is made over anew. Romance holds hands with science and takes to the ocean.' Chris Wallace-Crabbe, author of The Domestic Sublime and By and Large.

Lisa Jacobson was recently awarded the 2011 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize and an Australia Council Grant to complete her next poetry collection. Her work is represented in Heinemann’s Best Short Stories (U.K.), Peter Porter’s The Oxford Book of Modern Australian Verse, Robert Adamson’s The Best Australian Poems 2010 and Adrian Hyland’s Kinglake 350. The manuscript of The Sunlit Zone was shortlisted for the 2009 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards.

Peter Barry book launch of We All Fall Down - Wednesday 16 May 2012 at 6:30pm

2012-04-13T00:00:00Z

Wednesday 16 May 2012 at 6:30pm

Readings Carlton: 309 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

We All Fall Down is a vivid and compelling narrative of middle class friends and families, relationships and the contemporary workplace. Kate and Hugh Drysdale like many couples buy a house that stretches them to the limits financially. Michael McGirr will be there to launch the latest of Peter Barry’s work.

Free, no need to book.