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The Oyster is his world
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The Oyster is his world
The latest director at Blue Oyster Art Project Space has his first exhibitions under his belt and is looking to the future.
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Playing favourites
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Playing favourites
Sitting in her tracksuit pants wondering if she would ever sing again as Covid-19 lockdowns shut down the entertainment industry, Jackie Clarke began to hatch a plan.
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Artist’s food journey leads to creations for ‘Ripe’
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Artist’s food journey leads to creations for ‘Ripe’
Amy Melchior recently featured in the ODT arts pages for her work as a talented encaustic painter, but also has a passion for food. She talked to Rebecca Fox while in Dunedin about her food journey.
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Violinist puts his back into it
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Violinist puts his back into it
New Zealand holds a special place in violinist Anthony Marwood’s heart, so coming to judge the Michael Hill International Violin Competition for the second time is no hardship, he tells ...
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Basis laid at grandma’s knee
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Basis laid at grandma’s knee
Auckland artist and foodie Amy Melchior has combined her two loves in her latest series of works being exhibited in Dunedin this month. She tells Rebecca Fox about paying tribute to her...
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Artist as explorer
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Artist as explorer
For Auckland artist Peter Robinson his latest exhibition, Kā Kaihōpara, at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, is one of his most important to date.
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Fitting finale — a DSO concert
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Fitting finale — a DSO concert
Three young Dunedin musicians will have the rare opportunity to perform alongside the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this weekend.
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Detectives find the Bard’s glam
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Detectives find the Bard’s glam
The Globe’s latest production puts a modern twist on Shakespeare but still calls on its actors to conquer the Bard’s early modern English, Rebecca Fox finds.
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Dressed to success
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Dressed to success
He is responsible for Doctor Who’s scarf and has designed costumes for Monty Python and Superman movies, but James Acheson has a real respect and regard for the dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
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Herb garden visit ‘sowed the seed’
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Herb garden visit ‘sowed the seed’
Writer Jane Wrigglesworth has been a fan of herbs since a chance visit to a herb garden on a family holiday. She tells Rebecca Fox about her favourite herbs.
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Have violin, will travel
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Have violin, will travel
The New Zealand String Quartet is touring regional New Zealand, and for the first time will play in Roxburgh.
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Far from home, yet connected
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Far from home, yet connected
Art student Annabel Bowen is one of two Otago finalists in the national Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award.
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Artist in tune with nature
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Artist in tune with nature
May is New Zealand Music Month and Dunedin artist Janet de Wagt is marking it with an exhibition of her latest work "Songs of the Land" celebrating the subtle sounds of nature and land in...
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The secret language of clay and water
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The secret language of clay and water
Three artists from around New Zealand who work with clay have come together to share, learn and collaborate in a new exhibition.
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Inspired to write, publish
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Inspired to write, publish
Dunedin doctor Libby Whittaker has written her first children’s book, drawing on her own childhood experiences.
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Putting dance back on its feet
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Putting dance back on its feet
When Anna Noonan left Britain to return to NZ, little did she know she would be arriving home to a struggling dance community. On the eve of International Dance Day she tells Rebecca Fox it's time to celebrate and raise the profile of dance.
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Two firsts in Easter concert
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Two firsts in Easter concert
Making her debut with City Choir Dunedin’s Easter concert is Erin Connelly-Whyte, while the performance will also feature the premiere of a new David Burchell-composed work.
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Breathing life into puppets
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Breathing life into puppets
Bridget Sanders has a soft spot for Otago, having spent her early years in Dunedin, so she is looking forward to bringing her and husband Roger’s children’s production to the region...
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Strong showing from South again at food awards
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Strong showing from South again at food awards
Southern producers have again shone at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, with four companies walking away with top awards at a celebration in Auckland last night, finds Rebecca Fox.
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All that jazz — and the rest
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All that jazz — and the rest
Oscar Laven is returning to play in Dunedin, this time in his own jazz quartet rather than as bassoonist for the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra.