The LongHouse, 6 Evans Street, Hobart
Summary:Join us for an evening of conversation and poetry.
Presenter(s):
- Nathan Maynard
- Adam Thompson
- Associate Professor Jeanie Leane
- Evelyn Araluen
- Jim Everett
- Ursula Robinson-Shaw
- Louis Klee
Award-winning Tasmanian Aboriginal authors Nathan Maynard and Adam Thompson join Assoc. Prof. Jeanie Leane from the University of Melbourne for a conversation on the vibrancy of contemporary writing by Tasmanian Aboriginal writers, and their engagements with the themes of community, language, and empowerment.
Then seven of Australia’s most exciting poets, including Stella Award winning poet Evelyn Araluen, Jim Everett – puralia meenamatta, and Ursula Robinson-Shaw will presented readings of their work. Hosted by poet and academic Louis Klee.
The evening will be held at The LongHouse, 6 Evans Street nipaluna / Hobart.
Doors open at 6:15 pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
