The Wheeler Centre in May
Could this be the Centre’s most impressive month yet?
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD SCRUB: TIM ROGERS ON CLEANING
Tim Rogers: You Am I frontman, actor, writer... cleaning enthusiast? The Wheeler Centre continues its series on public figures with unusual passions with a lunchtime session with a noted clean-freak who has spent most of his time in a scene not known for its high levels of sanitation. The Wheeler Centre. 12.30-1pm. Free. Thu May 5.
EMERGING WRITERS’ FESTIVAL LAUNCH: HALFWAY BETWEEN THE GUTTER AND THE STARS
Gear up for the Emerging Writers Festival ( Jun 14-24) by hearing tales of thwarted plans and unrealised ambitions from four interesting young voices: EWF director Michaela Mcguire, writers Brodie Lancaster, Rajith Savanadasa and Emma Marie Jones and comedian Laura Davis. The Wheeler Centre. 6.15-7.15pm. Free. Tue May 10.
ANN GOLDSTEIN IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT DESSAIX
Elena Ferrante has managed to keep her identity a secret despite gaining huge popularity for her four Neapolitan Novels in recent years. If you’ve caught ‘Ferrante fever’, join Ferrante’s translator Ann Goldstein to delve into the intriguing world of literary translation and Goldstein’s working relationship with the author. Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Swanston St, Melbourne 3000. 7.30-8.30pm. $12-$20. Wed May 18.
JONATHAN FRANZEN IN CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN GREEN
The Corrections author will join journalist Jonathan Green to talk about his most recent novel, Purity, and whether there is still space for the sprawling realist novel. Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne 3000. 7.30-8.30pm. $12-$20. Wed May 25.
The Wheeler Centre 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000. 03 9094 7800. www.wheelercentre.com.