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Finding joy in a challenge
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Finding joy in a challenge
Winning the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in 2017 jump-started Ioana Cristina Goicea’s career.
Arts
Art seen: April 10
Art seen: April 10
By James Dignan
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Connection, conversation key for art
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Connection, conversation key for art
As many of Dunedin artist Simon Richardson’s portraits are held in private collections it is not often the public, or the artist, get to see them.
Youth centre stage in two new plays
Youth centre stage in two new plays
High school students are taking over the Little Theatre in Gore and breathing new life into works of Shakespeare, with a modern twist.
Volunteers jump in to help keep beloved local art show running
Volunteers jump in to help keep beloved local art show running
After an emergency call to action, a 52-year-old Riversdale art show will be going ahead with the help of some new volunteers.
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Finding magic in the light
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Finding magic in the light
A family trip to the South Island during breaks in Covid-19 lockdowns has inspired the work of Wellington artist Juliet Best being shown in her first solo exhibition in Dunedin.
Art seen: April 3
Art seen: April 3
By Laura Elliott
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Meshing poetry and theatre
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Meshing poetry and theatre
Actor and director Fasitua Amosa had never come across poetry until he was asked to help turn a piece of poetry into theatre.
Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser
Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser
A Waikaia fashion show was a riotous success as local shepherds and retired models donned outfits from days of old and strutted down the runway for a charitable triple-threat.
Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord
Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord
Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has enjoyed a productive second wind after announcing his retirement in 2013.
Fabulous fabric focus of fundraising events
Fabulous fabric focus of fundraising events
Fabulous fabric will be the focus of two fundraising events hosted by Dunedin charity and community sewing space Stitch Kitchen during iD Dunedin Fashion Week.
Upcycled attire in show ‘incredible’
Upcycled attire in show ‘incredible’
Presbyterian Support Otago’s Shop on Carroll is putting its best foot forward during iD Fashion Week, sharing an array of exciting local designs in its "Runway Revival 2025: Wear to Care Fundraiser Fashion Show".
Injured Burchell bounces back
Injured Burchell bounces back
A broken leg has not stopped former Dunedin dancer James Burchell from following his dance dreams.
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Brought home by music
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Brought home by music
Music always comes first for London-based New Zealand choreographer Cameron McMillan.
Art seen: March 27
Art seen: March 27
By James Dignan
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Channelling Kate
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Channelling Kate
Curious about the many different ways people engage with Kate Bush’s music even though she does not often perform live, Sarah-Louise Young has created a tribute show with a difference.
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Bringing lived experience to the stage
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Bringing lived experience to the stage
Just like the characters they play in In Other Words, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst have been together for more than 40 years.
Art seen: March 20
![... we all become all of these things [installation view] (2025), by Megan Brady.](https://www.odt.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/odt_square_2col/public/story/2025/03/1_we_all_become_all_of_thes.jpg?itok=FoaEHGjW)
Art seen: March 20
By Joanna Osborne
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Exploring his Saturn Returns
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Exploring his Saturn Returns
A Dunedin dancer has roped in friends, family and colleagues to join him in his latest dance piece, Commentary of Dreaming.
Cider tasting marks season at distillery
Cider tasting marks season at distillery
An Autumn’s Harvest event will be held at the Old Hokonui Museum & Distillery, where attendees will be able to taste apple cider brewed by the museum’s own in-house distiller, Steve Nally.