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Public Lecture:

Accidental Encounters - official opening

6-8pm 16th February, 2009

Macleay Museum, University of Sydney

Join us for this unique opportunity to hear rising stars of the University’s Conservatorium of Music perform W.V. Wallace’s Maritana in the Victorian surrounds of the Macleay Museum. Before the performance philosopher Professor Michael Ruse will launch the University’s program of Darwin anniversary events and officially open Accidental Encounters, an exhibition exploring science, life and culture in Australasia in the years leading up to the publication of On the Origin of Species (1859). Where: Macleay Museum, Gosper Lane off Science Road, University of Sydney When: 6pm – 8pm, 16 February, 2009 Cost: $20 (including wine and canapé) Numbers are strictly limited RSVP: macleaymuseum@usyd.edu.au 9036 6486