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Christine Milne Talks Activism
Christine Milne Talks Activism Readers & Writers Fundraiser
Monday | 19 February 2018 | Bar opens 6pm, talk starts at 6.30pm
Join former Greens leader Christine Milne as she talks about her book An Activist Life. Christine reveals what it means to be a woman in Australian politics, chronicles the fight to save the planet and offers an empowering vision for the future.
“A woman, a mother, a fighter. A heart-warming inspiration for all who want to make a real difference in this world.” Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
BOOKS & DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM 6PM.
Tickets $10 with proceeds towards the 2018 Readers & Writers Festival. Drinks available for purchase.
Join former Greens leader Christine Milne as she talks about her book An Activist Life. Christine reveals what it means to be a woman in Australian politics, chronicles the fight to save the planet and offers an empowering vision for the future.
“A woman, a mother, a fighter. A heart-warming inspiration for all who want to make a real difference in this world.” Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
BOOKS & DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM 6PM.
Tickets $10 with proceeds towards the 2018 Readers & Writers Festival. Drinks available for purchase.
Author Talk – Festival Fundraiser
Robin Esrock Talks Travel
Wednesday | 24 January 2018 | 6:30pm
Meet Robin Esrock, bestselling Vancouver-based author, award-winning journalist, blogger, producer, and broadcaster as he speaks about his latest book The Great Global Bucket List.
For over a decade, Robin Esrock has sought out the extraordinary, visiting 110 countries on 7 continents in search of the adventures, destinations and cultural spectacles that make life worth living.
Tickets $10 with proceeds towards the 2018 Readers & Writers Festival | drinks & books available for purchase.
Meet Robin Esrock, bestselling Vancouver-based author, award-winning journalist, blogger, producer, and broadcaster as he speaks about his latest book The Great Global Bucket List.
For over a decade, Robin Esrock has sought out the extraordinary, visiting 110 countries on 7 continents in search of the adventures, destinations and cultural spectacles that make life worth living.
Tickets $10 with proceeds towards the 2018 Readers & Writers Festival | drinks & books available for purchase.
Movie Fundraiser
Tulip Fever Readers & Writers Movie Fundraiser
Sunday | 14 January 2018 | Bar opens 6.30pm, movie starts at 7pm
TULIP FEVER MA15+
Drama 1hr 47m
Set against the backdrop of the 17th century Tulip Wars, a married noblewoman has an affair with an artist and switches identities with her maid to escape the wealthy merchant she married. She and her lover try to raise money together by investing what little they have in the high stakes tulip market. A historical drama film adapted from the novel by Deborah Moggach. Stars Alicia Vikander, Christoph Waltz, Judi Dench, Cara Delevingne.
Tickets $20 with proceeds towards the 2018 Readers & Writers Festival. Drinks available for purchase.
TULIP FEVER MA15+
Drama 1hr 47m
Set against the backdrop of the 17th century Tulip Wars, a married noblewoman has an affair with an artist and switches identities with her maid to escape the wealthy merchant she married. She and her lover try to raise money together by investing what little they have in the high stakes tulip market. A historical drama film adapted from the novel by Deborah Moggach. Stars Alicia Vikander, Christoph Waltz, Judi Dench, Cara Delevingne.
Tickets $20 with proceeds towards the 2018 Readers & Writers Festival. Drinks available for purchase.
Author Talk
An evening with Judy Nunn
Monday | 30 October 2017 | 6:30pm
Judy Nunn returns with a stunning portrait of love, hope and survival on an isolated island off Western Australia in her latest book Sanctuary. This event is a Readers & Writers Festival Fundraiser.
Tickets $10 | drinks & books available for purchase.
Judy Nunn returns with a stunning portrait of love, hope and survival on an isolated island off Western Australia in her latest book Sanctuary. This event is a Readers & Writers Festival Fundraiser.
Tickets $10 | drinks & books available for purchase.
Author Talk
Rusty Young Meet the Best-Selling Author of Marching Powder
Wednesday | 9 August 2017 | 6.30pm
A Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival Out of Season Event Fundraiser.
Blending fact and fiction, Rusty Young’s second book Colombiano takes us on a heart-thumping journey into the violent and unpredictable world of post-Escobar Colombia. For seven years Rusty Young lived and worked in Colombia, interviewing special forces soldiers, snipers, undercover intelligence agents and members of two vicious terrorist organisations – the FARC and Autodefensas. During this time he was both shocked and touched by the stories of child soldiers he encountered. He vowed to one day turn their tales into a book and let their voices be heard.
Tickets: $10, drinks available for purchase.
A Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival Out of Season Event Fundraiser.
Blending fact and fiction, Rusty Young’s second book Colombiano takes us on a heart-thumping journey into the violent and unpredictable world of post-Escobar Colombia. For seven years Rusty Young lived and worked in Colombia, interviewing special forces soldiers, snipers, undercover intelligence agents and members of two vicious terrorist organisations – the FARC and Autodefensas. During this time he was both shocked and touched by the stories of child soldiers he encountered. He vowed to one day turn their tales into a book and let their voices be heard.
Tickets: $10, drinks available for purchase.
Cinema | Fundraiser
Jasper Jones
1 April 2017 | Saturday | 8pm
Come along to this pre-festival fundraiser to have your Jasper Jones book signed, watch the movie and participate in a Q&A with the author himself, Craig Silvey.
Bar opens at 7.30pm | Movie starts 8pm
Come along to this pre-festival fundraiser to have your Jasper Jones book signed, watch the movie and participate in a Q&A with the author himself, Craig Silvey.
Bar opens at 7.30pm | Movie starts 8pm
Author Talk
Candice Fox
Tuesday | 28 Feb 2017 | 7pm
A Margaret River Readers & Writers Pre-Festival Fundraiser.
Tickets: $12 includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.
A Margaret River Readers & Writers Pre-Festival Fundraiser.
Tickets: $12 includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.
Cinema | Fundraiser
The Light Between Oceans
12 Jan 2017 | Thursday | 7pm
MRRW Pre-Festival Event
Bar opens @ 6pm.
Movie starts @ 7pm
MRRW Pre-Festival Event
Bar opens @ 6pm.
Movie starts @ 7pm
Talk
Heather Locke: Picaresque
20 Nov 2016 | Sunday | 6pm
Local identity Heather Locke shares her fascinating stories from around Australia.
Local identity Heather Locke shares her fascinating stories from around Australia.
Meet & Greet
Sam Carmody & Brooke Davis
14 Sep 2016 | Wednesday | 6pm
New Australian talent Sam Carmody and Brooke Davis share the stories behind their latest books. Followed by Q&A and book signing.
New Australian talent Sam Carmody and Brooke Davis share the stories behind their latest books. Followed by Q&A and book signing.
