Auditions for Motel Coming Soon
Eight people, four stories, one seedy motel room. Their stories and choices underscore the transience of life, love and death. Gennie Barton will be directing […]
Arts
Arts foundation gets funding boost
Last night, Westpac announced a significant sponsorship of the Arts Foundation including our specialist arts crowdfunding website, Boosted. Westpac are also now the name partner […]
V8 Vocal Ensemble back in town
The V8 Vocal Ensemble’s 2010 concert in Waikanae was immensely popular, so their return visit is eagerly anticipated.This Auckland-based ensemble was formed in 1998 with […]
Hinemoana Bakers ‘waha mouth’: An exquisite collection reviewed
Hinemoana Baker, ‘waha mouth’, Victoria University Press, 2014 Hinemoana Baker’s ‘waha mouth’: This exquisite collection is not so much a symphony but a set of […]
Creativity for the ages
A group of students from Raumati South School and a group of residents at the care facility of retirement village Coastal Villas have been coming […]
Local poet kicks goals with published work this month
This month has been the biggest of Paekākāariki poet Mercedes Webb-Pullman’s writing life – All thanks to the gods of poetry and fortune, and the […]
Independent publishers and university presses triumph in this years New Zealand Post Book awards
All four of the country’s top book awards for 2013 have gone to independent publishers and university presses. The result comes just as a number […]
Poet Laureate, wherefore art thou…
The National Library of New Zealand is inviting nominations for the next New Zealand Poet Laureate. Well you can’t swing a cat in Kāpiti without […]
Three special events coming up at Mahara Gallery
Firstly, Mahara Gallery has teamed up with WEA to offer a course of illustrated talks in the gallery by renowned arts writer, painter and curator […]