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Storytime with Blak & Bright

March 16, 2024
12.00pm—1.00pm
@ State Library Victoria – Pauline Gandel Childrens Quarter

Blak & Bright isn’t just for grown ups! In this session, Shauntai Sherree Abdul-Rahman reads a collection of children’s books to delight and entertain little ones (ages 3 – 8).

In partnership with State Library Victoria.

Featuring...

Shauntai Sherree Abdul-Rahman

Multi-faceted vocalist and composer Shauntai Sherree Abdul-Rahman effortlessly inhabits the worlds of opera, inspirational soul and gospel, classical composition, and theatre making. Shauntai has appeared as a soloist for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Victorian Opera, Sydney Opera House, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Short Black Opera, and Arts Centre Melbourne. She was the featured composer at the…

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Family Friendly   Free   Performance  

Venue

State Library Victoria – Pauline Gandel Childrens Quarter

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000

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