The Partridge String Quartet returns to the library with a program including Shostakovich String Quartet no. 8 and Mozart in D Minor.

The quartet formed at the Australian National Academy of Music in 2017 and have received national recognition in prestigious chamber music competitions.

The quartet strives to connect with their audiences through their fresh and creative performances. They have collaborated with widely-recognised Australian artists and participate in festivals, concert series and projects around Australia.

The performance will be held on Friday 21 November with doors opening at 5:40pm for a 6:00pm performance. This event is free for members and $20 for non-members. Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link.

Hidden within a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture: the tomb of David Syme, one of the world’s first media tycoons and the influential proprietor of The Age newspaper.

Built in 1910, 12 years before the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, this heritage-listed mausoleum is a miniature replica of Trajan’s Kiosk on Agilkia Island in Egypt.

Designed by renowned architects Walter Richmond Butler and Ernest Royston Bradshaw, and with iron fittings crafted by artist Mabel Young, the tomb is a masterpiece of Arts and Crafts design.

In this captivating talk, artist-turned-researcher Setken delves into the fascinating history of the Syme tomb. Featuring unpublished research, stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, this talk is a journey into Melbourne’s hidden past and the life of a complex man.

The talk will be held on Thursday 20 November with doors opening at 6:40pm for a 7:00pm start. This event is free for members and for non-members. Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link.

For 21 years the Shuffle Club have been filling dance floors with their playful blend of jazz, swing, blues and boogie-infused vintage party tunes.

The band cut their teeth in St Kilda and have played clubs, pubs and bars with the same enthusiasm as concert halls, festival and theatres around the world.

For over a decade they routinely toured with The Famous Spiegeltent and as the late-night house band they accompanied a range of guests including vocalists, circus performers, cabaret artists and comedians.

Featuring Ashley Gaudion (saxophone and vocals), Paul Griska (double bass and vocals), Rodney Gilbert (drums and vocals) and Dannie Bourne (keyboard and vocals), The Shuffle Club is looking forward to celebrating their 21^st year with a special performance in the library.

The performance will be held on Friday 14 November with doors opening at 5:40pm for a 6:00pm performance. This event is free for members and $20 for non-members. Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link.