‘Tinā’ helps us remember our teachers were human
‘Tinā’ helps us remember our teachers were human
As the movie Tinā started I thought: this is such a good idea, why has no-one thought of it before?
Arts
Writer turns back the clock for new novel
Writer turns back the clock for new novel
A New Zealand landscape painter is releasing his third novel, featuring characters affected by World War 1, with themes of domestic violence, all told against the backdrop of rural Southland.
’70s sounds set to soothe
’70s sounds set to soothe
If you are interested an evening of live music with ’70s folk influences, the local gallery has what you need.
Guitar Wolf bring ‘jet rock‘n’roll to the south
Guitar Wolf bring ‘jet rock‘n’roll to the south
Japanese band Guitar Wolf has six rules for rock’n’roll.
Women to share stories
Women to share stories
The Kelvin Hotel’s 6th floor conference room will be decked out for the Zonta Club’s International Women’s Day High Tea on Sunday.
Keen to conduct DSO
Keen to conduct DSO
Australia-based conductor Umberto Clerici has made time in his frantically busy international schedule to spend this week in Dunedin working with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra.
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Passionate scientist seduced by printmaking
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Passionate scientist seduced by printmaking
Chris Adams’ contribution to the geochronology of NZ and Antarctica is acknowledged to be unrivalled but his work as an artist is lesser known.
Art Seen
Art Seen
Laura Elliott takes a look at exhibitions in Queenstown and Otago.
Shakespeare trust treats loyal patrons
Shakespeare trust treats loyal patrons
Shakespeare in the Park is giving back to the community that has supported it so well over the past 25 years.
Bluff whānau challenge ‘more than just an event’
Bluff whānau challenge ‘more than just an event’
The Try-Whānau Festival returns to Motupōhue packed with family-filled fun.
Stand up, have a go at comedy
Stand up, have a go at comedy
The Stand Up, Stand Out — Comedy School for Teens will return as part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival, offering workshops and a performance showcase to encourage a new generation in stand-up comedy.
Chamber opera for Dunedin Arts Festival
Chamber opera for Dunedin Arts Festival
NZ Opera will return to the Dunedin Arts Festival this year, bringing a return season of its acclaimed chamber opera Mansfield Park to the city in April.
Glamorous cabaret show revamped
Glamorous cabaret show revamped
Dunedin audiences will get the chance to experience a spectacular home-grown cabaret, as Brophy Aerials teams up with 20 performers and musicians to present a return season of Skylark: A...
Youth creativity to be showcased
Youth creativity to be showcased
A young artist is encouraging creative children to contribute to an exhibition.
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Small-town start, big plans now
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Small-town start, big plans now
In his first solo show, Dunedin’s Nick Tipa reflects on growing up in small town NZ - with a twist. He tells Rebecca Fox about turning a childhood passion into a theatre work.
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Putting ideas into motion
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Putting ideas into motion
Dunedin dancers Charlie Butler and Maddison Gay have created their first dance show for this year’s Dunedin Fringe Festival.
Art seen: February 27
Art seen: February 27
By James Dignan
Album review
Album review
After a period hanging out with country-leaning fellow travellers such as Angel Olsen and Margot Price, Van Etten is back in rock mode for her seventh album overall, but with a twist.
Art show good for rural ‘wellbeing’
Art show good for rural ‘wellbeing’
A remote Southland art show at the "edge of the world’’ has been showcasing rural artists for 20 years.
Domestic violence appeal in honour of Grace Millane
Domestic violence appeal in honour of Grace Millane
An all-female real estate office in Gore says a charity, established in the name of a slain British tourist, resonates with them as women.