Announcing Quillette's Australia Day Party in Adelaide
Join us for an extraordinary afternoon.
As some of you may already know, I grew up in the charming small city of Adelaide, in South Australia. In 2011, I left Adelaide to discover new pastures, and I met my future husband, Harry Lehmann, at an Australia Day party held in a backyard in our nation's capital—Canberra.
Since that time, Australia Day parties have fallen out of fashion. Australia Day is no longer seen as a holiday worthy of celebration, and in fact, for many the day has become a day in which to perform a public self-flagellation. I've never bought into this trend. Not just because it's a special day for me personally, but because I believe that Australia is a great nation—and that the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove in 1788 was a pivotal moment in creating it.
Join us in bringing back the tradition of celebrating Australia Day.
We've secured exclusive use of a sophisticated gin bar for an intimate gathering in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon, January 26th, 2025. The afternoon will feature distinguished guests, live comedy, and speeches. We have limited capacity, so early booking is essential.
I hope to see you there.
—Claire,
Editor in Chief
