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St John's Cultural Program 2010

St. John’s church Toorak has a long history in hosting musical and cultural events. After several highly successful such events in recent years, including organ recitals, concerts, and lectures, St. John’s has organised the interesting and engaging program of cultural events described below.

2010 PROGRAM OF EVENTS

7.30pm Friday 26th February Thomas Heywood in concert
Thomas Heywood will dazzle on the St. John’s Hill organ, playing the famous Rondo from Mozart’s Horn Concerto, Tchaikovsky's celebrated Polonaise from Eugene Onégin, and works by Bach and Guilmant - all viewable on a large screen.
Venue: St. John’s church
Entry: $25 per person ($20 concession)

7.30pm Thursday 18th March
Life and Death in Ancient Rome
The Revd Dr Bradly Billings will give an illustrated talk on daily life (and death) in the cities of the Roman world. Dr Billings has published several papers on the social history of Roman cities and has toured the sites as part of his research.
Venue: The Buxton Hall
Entry: $10 per person

2pm Saturday 17th April
Talented young performers
A chance to hear some of the musicians of the future, now. These young performers are currently University students. The recital will include Liszt’s sonata for piano in B minor. Venue: St. John’s church
Entry: $10 per person

7.30pm Thursday 13th May
In the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence
Dr. Andrew Jamieson is Lecturer in Classics & Archaeology at the University of Melbourne and Curator of antiquities in the Ian Potter Museum of Art. His talk will report on recent excavations and discoveries in the Upper Euphrates region.
Venue: The Buxton Hall
Entry: $10 per person
Dr Jamieson’s talk is accompanied by a tour of the Ian Potter museum’s collections at
2pm Saturday 29th May ($10 donation)

7.30pm Thursday 15th July
Crusader Castles
An address by Professor Frank Sear, Lecturer in Classics & Archaeology at the University of Melbourne, on the castles of the crusaders.
Venue: The Buxton Hall
Entry: $10 per person

2pm Sunday July 25th
Merlyn Quaife recital
Merlyn Quaife is a distinguished soprano, having appeared as a soloist with all the major Australian Symphony orchestras as well as various opera companies. Her performance will give an insight into the way of pilgrimage along the famous Santiago de Compostela trail, through the mediums of song and poetry. The recital coincides with St. James day.
Venue: St. John’s church
Entry: $25 per person ($20 concession)

7.30pm Thursday 12th August
Mansions of Toorak
Professor Miles Lewis, of the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Melbourne, will give an address illustrated by pictures, on some of the great mansions and landmarks of the Toorak area.
Venue: The Buxton Hall
Entry: $10 per person

2pm Sunday 26th September
John Donne: poet and priest
Readings from the poetry of John Donne, one of the great metaphysical poets and most influential figures in English literature, with descriptions of his life as a poet and priest of the Church of England.
Venue: St. John’s church
Entry: by donation

7.30pm Saturday 13th November
Gilbert & Sullivan Concert

A gala end to the year’s program. The Savoy Opera company present songs by Gilbert & Sullivan, performed in full costume with commentary throughout. A great night of fun and entertainment for all ages.
Venue: The Buxton Hall
Entry: $20 per person (non members)
MEMBERS FREE

MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS

St. John’s invites all interested persons to take out a seasonal membership at a cost of $10 per adult (children free). Members are provided with advance notice and details of each event. Members also attend the end of year gala Gilbert & Sullivan concert free of charge (non members pay $20 each).

BECOME A MEMBER NOW!

The membership form can be completed by following the link below.

To pay by cheque, please enter the details into the form, and select PRINT to print a copy of the form, and return it by post with a cheque for the amount due to St John's Anglican Church, 86 Clendon Rd Toorak VIC 3142.

To pay by credit card, please enter the details into the form, and select SUBMIT BY EMAIL to forward the form to St John's by email.

If you prefer, call the parish office 98261765 during office hours to subscribe and pay by credit card over the phone.

About the Membership Form

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How to Use the Form

If paying by cheque, please complete the form, print it and send the form with your cheque to:
St John’s Anglican Church, 86 Clendon Rd, Toorak 3142
If paying by credit card, please complete the form including your credit card details and submit the form by Email by pressing the Submit by Email button at the bottom of the form.

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