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12 May, 2016
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Exhibition: Sir Samuel James Way (1876-1916)
Date/Time: Tuesday, 3 May 2016 - Friday, 10 June 2016
Location: Barr Smith Library, Rare Books & Special Collections, Level 1
Cost: Free: All Welcome
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Known as South Australia's 'most distinguished citizen', the Barr Smith Library are holding an exhibition until 10 June 2016 on Sir Samuel James Way (1876-1916). Discover his personal life, his involvement with the University of Adelaide, his concern for social causes, and his passion for plants, artworks, and above all his book collection.
Contact: Ms Cheryl Hoskin, Email: cheryl.hoskin@adelaide.edu.au, Special Collections Librarian, Business: (08) 8313 5224
Inaugural Sia Furler Institute lecture - James Black
Date/Time: Thursday, 12 May 2016, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall
Cost: Free - please RSVP
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James Black - What Makes a Band Sound Good?
James is currently the Musical Director and Music Producer for SBS TV's RocKwiz show, and has been a professional musician for 35 years.
A founding member of Mondo Rock and Gangajang, he has performed and recorded with Men At Work, Tex Perkins, The Black Sorrows and an array of Australian performers. James has produced recordings for the Black Sorrows, Mondo Rock, Things Of Stone And Wood, Deborah Conway, Kate Ceberano, Gurrumul Yunupingu and many other jazz, pop and roots artists.
He works in the industry as a keyboard player, guitarist, songwriter, film and TV composer, session player, artist manager, record producer and occasional mentor.
James has a detailed understanding of the music business and is experienced in handling contracts, publishing, royalties and artist management.
Please RSVP to music@adelaide.edu.au or via phone, 8313 5995 by COB Tuesday 10 May.
Contact: Elder Conservatorium of Music, Email: music@adelaide.edu.au, Business: +61 8 8313 5995