Exhibitor in her ‘happy place’
Exhibitor in her ‘happy place’
Dunedin artist Ange Wijkstra will present her first solo exhibition next week, showcasing a collection of whimsical works depicting images of nature, animals and birds.
Brenda Harwood
Countdown on to 2028 solar eclipse
Countdown on to 2028 solar eclipse
A Dunedin astronomer is keen to spread the word this week marks three years until Dunedin is at the centre of a total solar eclipse — an event that could bring tens of thousands of visitors to the...
Support key for new gallery
Support key for new gallery
A collective of Dunedin visual artists have joined forces to open a gallery, where emerging and established artists can showcase their work side-by-side.
Fine concert an antidote to winter chill
Fine concert an antidote to winter chill
A crowd-pleasing showcase of music by some of the world’s greatest Baroque and Classical era composers delighted a capacity audience at Sunday’s second Dunedin Symphony Orchestra "Sublime Schubert" concert.
Society a chance to learn of arts
Society a chance to learn of arts
Giving everyday people the chance to learn about the fine arts is the focus of Dunedin group the Otago Decorative and Fine Arts Society.
Feast of films for festival
Feast of films for festival
Dunedin fans of cinema are gearing up for a feast of films from around the world in next month’s New Zealand International Film Festival.
Damage to memorial gates ‘disrespectful’
Damage to memorial gates ‘disrespectful’
The actions of vandals, who damaged the wrought iron memorial gates at Carisbrook School over the school holidays, have been disappointing for the school community.
Pristine vinyl in music sale
Pristine vinyl in music sale
A mountain of donated music and entertainment material has been sorted and priced ready for bargain-hunters at next weekend’s giant Regent Music Sale.
Beach planting planned
Beach planting planned
The Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust is calling for volunteers to take part in a community planting day in the dunes behind Tomahawk Beach.
Oboist joins DSO for matinee series
Oboist joins DSO for matinee series
Lovers of woodwind are in for a treat this weekend, when leading New Zealand oboe player Robert Orr joins the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra for its "Sublime Schubert" matinee series concerts.
St Hilda’s first with ‘Freaky Friday’
St Hilda’s first with ‘Freaky Friday’
A large cohort of St Hilda’s Collegiate School students have been hard at work during the school holidays, putting the finishing touches on their musical production of Freaky Friday.
Next stage for dance project
Next stage for dance project
Visiting choreographer Professor Carol Brown is making the most of the opportunity to focus on her dance practice as 2025 Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance.
Review: Globe takes energetic approach to ‘Shrew’
Review: Globe takes energetic approach to ‘Shrew’
The Globe Theatre’s bonkers take on one of Shakespeare’s more difficult plays keeps the energy high and brings the comedy to the fore, making its production of The Taming of the Shrew an...
Review: Enthralling recital leaves audience breathless
Review: Enthralling recital leaves audience breathless
Virtuosic flourishes executed throughout a programme of complex works kept a capacity Hanover Hall audience enthralled during Friday’s recital by pianist Abhinath Berry.
Art classes lead to exhibition
Art classes lead to exhibition
Residents of Dunedin’s Highview Rest Home have been exploring their creativity for the past couple of years with the encouragement and guidance of local artist Siau-Jiun Lim.
U3A heads into spring
U3A heads into spring
U3A Dunedin is about to embark on a new phase in its busy programme of short courses for members of the region’s "third age" population for this year.
Wuthering dance open to all
Wuthering dance open to all
A sea of red-clad dancers will fill the Octagon in the fun and flamboyant midwinter community dance event, the "Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever".
Winner encourages contest entries
Winner encourages contest entries
Ōtepoti Dunedin musician Keira Wallace, 18, winner of the 2024 Play It Strange youth songwriting competition, is urging other young creatives to have a go this year.
Sallies fighting ‘isolation’ of winter
Sallies fighting ‘isolation’ of winter
As the winter chill bites across the country, the Salvation Army is calling on New Zealanders to help bring warmth, dignity and hope to those struggling.
Fundraiser for ‘Allies’ heading to world finals
Fundraiser for ‘Allies’ heading to world finals
Rasa School of Dance will present a fundraising showcase this weekend, to support their "Allies" team to travel to the 2025 World Hip-Hop Championships in Arizona, United States, later this month.