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Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties
Travelling Exhibition from Sydney Living Museums Image Credit: Arthur Caddy, 6 March 1929. NSW Police Forensic Photography Archive, Sydney Living Museums. Welcome to the dark side of the roaring twenties. Descend into Sydney's seedy underworld where the only rules were never squeal to the police and always, always shoot first. Criminals thrived during the turbulent 1920s when rapid societal change led to the opening up of new illicit markets for entrepreneurial felons. Sydney's police photographers captured the zeitgeist of the…
Author Talk with Tessa Lunney
Join us to hear Tessa will talk about her new book - April in Paris, 1921 Harper Collins 2018 “This thoroughly entertaining, delightfully witty debut is imbued with Paris’ unique ambiance and will have readers eagerly awaiting Button’s next adventure.” Booklist Online, May 2018 About the book Tessa Lunney’s debut novel April in Paris, 1921 is “witty, sparkling, clever, and appealing” (Harper Collins Literary Bites) – a spy thriller set in 1921 Paris that ties artistic café society of Montparnasse…
The Great Gatsby (1974)
A Midwesterner becomes fascinated with his nouveau riche neighbor, who obsesses over his lost love. Won two Oscars, Stars Robert Redford and Mia Farrow Reviews of this film
Leeton Reads The Great Gatsby – book chat
One Community - one Book Let's chat about all things Gatsby. Free event includes a light afternoon tea. Grab a copy of The Great Gatsby and get reading! Jazz, Justice, Power, Greed, Money, Lavish Parties, Poverty Love in the Art Deco years Read all through June, ready for the Leeton Reads.... The Great Gatsby event Special guest author, Tessa Lunney, will lead the discussion Please contact the library on 6953 0945 for more information
Hundred at the Hydro
Be sure to speakeasy and make sure your know the code, this will be a night to remember, savour your surroundings and savour the experience. Live entertainment, casino, dancing, cocktails, food and fun. Murder at the Juice Joint Murder Mystery for up to 80 of our guests. Come dressed in your best and dance the night away to a repertoire of vintage 20's and 30s tunes.
“April in Paris”Meet the Author Dinner at Pages on Pine
"April in Paris" meet the author Tessa Lunney over dinner at Pages on Pine French Restaurant in Leeton. Ticket includes dinner and a signed copy of the book April in Paris 1921. Strictly limited to 45 guests French Fare Menu To start - Freshly baked baguette, garlic snail butter, black olive tapenade. Main Course - Braised beef cheek Bourguignon style, potato cake, roasted honey parsnips. Dessert - Dark "mousse au chocolate" with orange liqueur soaked sponge.
Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties
Travelling Exhibition from Sydney Living Museums Image Credit: Arthur Caddy, 6 March 1929. NSW Police Forensic Photography Archive, Sydney Living Museums. Welcome to the dark side of the roaring twenties. Descend into Sydney's seedy underworld where the only rules were never squeal to the police and always, always shoot first. Criminals thrived during the turbulent 1920s when rapid societal change led to the opening up of new illicit markets for entrepreneurial felons. Sydney's police photographers captured the zeitgeist of the…
Flappers and Felons Ball
Watch out for the Paparazzi as you enter the iconic Roxy Theatre, Flappers tickets are strictly limited to 100, downstairs only, and will be treated to a 1920's four course exotic culinary experimentation with international French chef Eric Pages. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival With a superb lineup of entertainment, floor show, song and dance, this is the Gatsby era gala you have been waiting for. Costuming highly recommended, dancing shoes, a must, the 1920's New Empire Ragtime…
Mountford Park Ragtime Breakfast
Enjoy a wonderful relaxed breakfast in Mountford Park, the New Empire Ragtime Orchestra will be playing and a local service club will be cooking up a storm. Perfect way to ease into the final day of our festival, before heading off to explore our galleries and museums, wineries and the cotton gin. Come dressed and have get your photos in front of the vintage cars in the morning sun #artdecofestival Free Admission, all welcome, kids will not want to leave…
Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties
Travelling Exhibition from Sydney Living Museums Image Credit: Arthur Caddy, 6 March 1929. NSW Police Forensic Photography Archive, Sydney Living Museums. Welcome to the dark side of the roaring twenties. Descend into Sydney's seedy underworld where the only rules were never squeal to the police and always, always shoot first. Criminals thrived during the turbulent 1920s when rapid societal change led to the opening up of new illicit markets for entrepreneurial felons. Sydney's police photographers captured the zeitgeist of the…